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Not Into T-Shirts? Here’s The Other POD Merch You Can Sell On Amazon

January 25, 2022 Merch Informer Amazon 1 comment

Some folks believe t-shirts are the only viable choice for a Merch by Amazon gig. We beg to differ. There are countless other types of merch you can sell through Amazon’s print-on-demand (POD) service and still make a killing out of it. It’s a matter of digging deep and niching down to figure out where the opportunities for profit lie. Sure, the t-shirt segment volume is expected to reach nearly 8 million pieces by 2026 with a volume growth of 11.9% in 2022, but that doesn’t mean that’s all you have to focus on. In fact, with all the diversity of the apparel category, it’s quite possible to find the type that you’re most comfortable selling and just get to […]

How To Make A Brilliant T-Shirt Design With Merch Informer The Moment You Realize It Will Sell

January 25, 2022 Merch Informer Design No comments yet

Effectively selling t-shirts on Amazon could previously be considered a seriously time-consuming task. If you’re a bit old school and didn’t know about one of the easiest ways to do your research, check out the competition, and then create your designs based on the insights, this endeavor probably took you days if not weeks at a time. This is all in the past now, since Merch Informer will easily provide you with all the necessary market info, and then allow you to create your t-shirt art through its dedicated Designer. There is no need to hop from software to software anymore! For those new to Merch Informer and its in-built Designer, you’ll probably realize that you’ve landed on a gold […]

What Is Dropshipping, How Does It Differ From Print-On-Demand, And Is Either Of The Two For You?

January 17, 2022 Merch Informer Amazon No comments yet

Chances are that if you’re reading this, you’re looking for a passive income business opportunity. You also noted that we said “passive income business opportunity” and not a get-rich-quick scheme, right? Good. We wanted to make sure we’re on the same page. Let’s start off with some of the basics. You already know that businesses typically purchase inventory from suppliers and then sell those products at higher mark-ups simply because of the ease and convenience, which the business or retailer offers their customers. Such convenience is provided by the fact that the business acts as a middleman, storing and warehousing products, having them packaged appropriately, delivering them to customers at the right quantity and quality, providing good customer service, and […]

Why Merch by Amazon Is The Best Platform To Market Your Art

January 13, 2022 Merch Informer Beginners Guide To Merch by Amazon 4 comments

Launched in 2015, Merch by Amazon is an Amazon service, which enables sellers to create branded merchandise, such as t-shirts, hoodies, pop-sockets, etc. and sell them across Amazon’s global marketplaces. It was initially built for fans and audiences of game development, but soon launched into something much bigger. Ideal for artists and graphic designers who have original ideas, Merch by Amazon is probably the best platform for you to market your art. But what is it and how does it work? Let’s take a look. What Is Merch by Amazon? Merch by Amazon is often referred to as a self-service program, which helps Sellers and Amazon businesses generate more sales without really having to put in much effort. It’s also […]

Culture Matters If You Want To Enter The US Market…But So Does Data

January 13, 2022 Merch Informer Beginners Guide To Merch by Amazon No comments yet

Facts are facts: the USA is a geographically large and prosperous country. A melting pot of cultures, nowhere is this illustrated more profoundly than in the fact that Americans speak over 430 languages, 176 of which are indigenous. What’s also staggering is that although the US population is around 329.5 million, Amazon gets over 200 million monthly visitors. This makes it the most heavily trafficked e-commerce site in the US. Does this present an opportunity for artists from the rest of the world to market their designs? You bet! In fact, Amazon accepts designs from artists and sellers from 102 countries around the world, creating an opportunity for creators in less developed countries to enter the US market, and gain […]

Can You Start Selling Print-On-Demand T-Shirts Just By Being A Good Artist? (Sadly, The Answer Is No)

January 5, 2022 Merch Informer Amazon 2 comments

If you’re the creative type, always doodling, sketching, or drawing, you might have always wanted to monetize your craft by selling print-on-demand t-shirts and for a good reason. It’s estimated that the custom t-shirt printing market was valued at nearly $4 billion in 2020 and is expected to more than double and hit $10 billion by 2025. Artists now have the ability to create unique, intriguing, personalized, and customizable t-shirts and have them printed on demand while making a profit with zero risk that the print-on-demand (POD) model offers. But if you think your artistic skills are all it takes to get started, you’re in for a surprise. Just like any business venture, selling print-on-demand t-shirts requires business acumen, determination, […]

New Products Not Selling Through on Merch by Amazon? Here’s Why!

October 22, 2021 Merch Informer Amazon, Merch Holidays 3 comments

If you have been part of any Facebook groups or heard the chatter around the block, chances are you have heard some of the conspiracy theories of Amazon changing something, sell through rates tanking, or not being able to make many sales. So what exactly is going on with Merch by Amazon? Did the algorithm change? Why is it that you can only find your shirt in search if you use an exact match full title string? Let’s talk about it, explain why your new shirts aren’t selling, and figure out what to do about it! My New Merch Shirts Aren’t Selling! This is something we have seen come up over and over again. If you head over to merchresearch.com, […]

T-Shirt Print on Demand Research For Foreign Marketplaces – New Merch Informer Updates

July 30, 2021 Merch Informer Merch Informer News, Merch Research No comments yet

Selling on Merch by Amazon has evolved since the program first launched and for the better! What used to be a program where you had to wait months and months to be accepted with a few t-shirt options and only the US market; has expanded into many marketplaces with almost global fulfillment. Now, if you have been selling for any period of time, you likely know that the VAST majority of sales occur in the US market, and thus most people are doing research for creation of these designs just in the US market. However, sometimes doing research to find untapped niches in specific markets can be a way to make more sales, get ahead, and target the cultural differences […]

The Importance of Selling Outside of Amazon

May 7, 2021 Merch Informer Beginners Guide To Merch by Amazon 1 comment

When you’re selling Print on Demand products, Merch by Amazon is the platform to be. It’s Amazon, after all – there are millions of people flocking to the website every single day, and it’s the go-to destination for when you want to order something fast. Since 2015, the number of buyers and sellers in Merch by Amazon has only been growing, to the point that it’s already the biggest Print on Demand marketplace today. Still, as massive as it is, you shouldn’t rely only on one platform for your merch revenue. In this guide, we’ll look into why it’s an advantage for you to sell outside of Amazon, and we’ll also explore other platforms where you can sell your designs. […]

Niche Hunter – Amazon Keywords, Search Volume, and New Print on Demand Niches In ONE Place

January 8, 2021 Merch Informer Merch Informer News, Merch Research No comments yet

Creating a successful Merch by Amazon business is going to come down to fitting 3 pieces of a puzzle together perfectly. Miss one, or ignore another, and you are going to be behind the pack when it comes to making sales. These three things on the surface are fairly simple: Design Keywords Buyer’s Intent You need a great unique design to start off with. If you are creating designs that do not stack up with other products on Amazon, you will quickly realize that this business is harder than you thought it might be. But WHAT is a great design? You need to use the right keywords in your listing to ensure that your design is getting in front of […]