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Designing for the Season: Summer, Beach, and Travel Themes

We’re only halfway through the summer, so that gives savvy and creative Merchers a chance to capitalize on themes of the season, as well as beach and travel. Amazon On-Demand offers a plethora of opportunities for those looking to create and sell summer-themed products. Whether you’re designing apparel, accessories, or other merchandise, focusing on the vibrant and dynamic themes of summer, beach life, and travel can be incredibly rewarding. Embracing the Spirit of Summer Summer is synonymous with bright colors, energetic designs, and themes that evoke a sense of fun and relaxation. When designing summer-themed merchandise, think about what summer means to people: vacations, beach outings, barbecues, and general good times. Here are some ideas to get your creative juices […]

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2024-Specific Themes and Other Emerging Trends

You’ve still got most of the year left to create profitable Merch-By-Amazon designs. Let’s have a look at some designs that are specific to 2024, as well as niches that are trending upward. Events Unique to 2024 While evergreen niches continue to provide steady sales, 2024 brings unique events that offer tremendous opportunities for POD sellers. Here are some highly anticipated events to consider: Summer Olympics The 33rd Summer Olympics will take place in Paris from July 26 to August 11, 2024. This event is a fantastic opportunity to create and promote sports merchandise, including athletic apparel and accessories. Just remember not to use the actual Olympic symbol (four linked upper and three linked lower) rings, as that is a […]

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Top Niche Markets for Print on Demand in 2024

With half the year left, there’s plenty of time to take advantage of some of the trends in Print on Demand for your Merch By Amazon store. Here are some of the emerging trends and popular aesthetics in 2024: 1. Bows on Everything Bows are making a significant comeback, adding a whimsical and nostalgic touch to various products. This trend appeals to a wide audience, from children to adults who enjoy a playful style. Apparel: Incorporate bow designs into T-shirts and hoodies. Consider subtle bow motifs or bold all-over prints. Tote Bags: Feature bows in soft pastels or vibrant colors to attract customers. Cell Phone Covers: Offer designs with bow patterns, catering to those who want to accessorize their tech […]

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What makes phone cases fashionable? A deep dive into the trends defining the phone case category

In today’s digital world, smartphones are ubiquitous, serving not just as communication tools but as extensions of our personalities. Phone cases, in particular, have naturally emerged as a powerful medium for self-expression. In the following sections, we take you on a journey through this vast and diverse space on Amazon Merch on Demand. We explore the phone case market and uncover all that makes this product category attractive. Why do phone cases create waves on Amazon Merch on Demand? Amazon Merch on Demand offers plenty of merch categories where sellers can grow and thrive in. Undoubtedly, phone cases are one of the most promising and well-developed spaces. This stems from several important to understand peculiarities. Visual identity A phone case […]

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MBA’s Direct-to-Garment Printing: Turning Designs into Retail-Quality Products

Ever wonder how Amazon’s Merch by Amazon (MBA) takes your amazing designs and turns them into real retail-quality products? The secret lies in a revolutionary technology called Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing. This cutting-edge process allows for the creation of high-quality printed merchandise quickly and efficiently, making it easier than ever for designers to bring their visions to life. In this article, we’ll explore the journey of print-on-demand merchandise, the advent of DTG technology, its workings, current limitations, and the future of this transformative technology. The Evolution of Print-on-Demand Merchandise Print-on-demand (POD) has come a long way since its inception. In the early days, the technology was fraught with limitations. Traditional screen printing, the predecessor to POD, required creating a separate stencil […]

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Establishing A Niche That Isn’t Already Established

Establishing A Niche That Isn't Already Established

Navigating the world of Amazon Merch On Demand (formerly known as Merch by Amazon) can be challenging, especially when trying to find niches with low competition. As the platform grows, so does the competition, making it essential to identify and capitalize on underexplored areas. One of the things to look at is variations on established trends, catchphrases, slogans, etc. “World’s Best Dad” or “World’s Greatest Teacher” are always gifts that are in demand, but so many products use those exact phrases that you’ll never stand out. You can still capitalize on this dependable trend by trying something new, yet incredibly traditional: the “Established (YEAR)” slogan. You know, the kind that you usually see in a scroll at the bottom of […]

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The Case for Cell Phone Cases and PopSockets

There’s a lot of focus on apparel in Merch by Amazon circles, but for everyone who has skin that needs covering, chances are they have a phone that needs covering, too. Merch by Amazon doesn’t have as many accessory choices as other print-on-demand manufacturers. There are tote bags and then there are a select variety of phone cases and handles called “PopSockets.” That said, just as printed t-shirts say a lot about the person wearing them, so does their choice of phone accessories. Why Cell Phone Cases? If you’re a Merch by Amazon designer and you’re itching to go beyond apparel, you may be frustrated that MBA only offers cell phone accessories and tote bags. After all, the larger POD […]

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Spring Forward With New Merch Ideas

Depending on what part of the country (or world…sorry Australia) you’re in, your definition of Spring may differ. On March 19, the vernal equinox – the official start date of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere – arrived at exactly 11:06PM EDT on Tuesday, March 19. As of this writing, it’s a few days after, here in New York City, and it’s been colder than a penguin’s tuxedo for the past week. The only thing that seems to have sprung forward here is the clock. That said, Spring is a time of rebirth, of hope, of blooming, and romance. Whether or not the thermometer reflects this is irrelevant when it comes to merch opportunities – somewhere in the shopping world, a […]

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Thriving in Merch by Amazon with ADD/ADHD

If you’re creative, organized, ambitious, but also struggle with keeping yourself disciplined, completing products, sticking to a schedule and procrastinating, you may be one of them many of us who have ADD or ADHD. Sadly, those initials get thrown around a lot these days, with or without an official diagnosis. For those of us who either are or legitimately would be, this can be harmful. It dilutes the effectiveness of making space/boundaries for ourselves when working with others and also builds internal conflicts which further complicate our ability to do what we need to do. Just know you’re not alone, and this is actually a superpower if channeled. But like any superpower, there’s always a Kryptonite – the challenge is […]

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Getting Back To Basics In Your Amazon Merch on Demand Business

Whether you’re new to Merch by Amazon or a seasoned veteran, it’s always important to have a strong foundation in the basics. The MerchInformer blog archive is a priceless resource of information, a virtual guide to helping you run your business. This week, we’re taking it all the way back to the start: the start of a Merch by Amazon (now called Amazon On Demand) enterprise. You can absorb the fundamentals in the summaries below or you can click on the headlines and read the full articles. MAKING IT OFFICIAL: DO YOU NEED AN LLC? Embarking on this kind of business can be exciting and fulfilling. A key decision is whether to formalize your efforts in some kind of corporate […]

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