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No sales in a month

jamamiss — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 20:43:08 GMT

Sales are awful. I have not sold one thing in the last 30 days. That has never happened before. I know people were experiencing this earlier in the year, but I haven't seen any recent comments. Just wondering if I am the only one.

Re: No sales in a month

WHS_Designs — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 22:38:44 GMT

Very sorry to hear that.

I have yet to go 30 consecutive days without a sale this year, but the deplorable state of the economy (domestic and international) and all the geopolitical conflicts certainly aren't helping to boost my sales, either.

Chin up, head down, muster onward. Create and promote, promote, promote ... that's all we can do.

W.H.

Re: No sales in a month

JdaCapo — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 02:50:54 GMT

Haven't sold much in all the years on this platform. Hope things turn around for you.

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kennethwfd — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 12:37:27 GMT

Joined Zazzle in 2011, and averages about £10 a year. Problems with the W8BEN form, problems with creating template sets, then having to wait a month for designs to appear on the marketplace, then finding that customers can place a design on a cheaper product, so the designer only receives 22p in royalties - that is the last straw for me

Re: No sales in a month

Windy — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 14:31:23 GMT

I had posted in the other thread about this, that Amazon and Apple have reported higher sales recently. But OUCH, today I learn that this is on price, not volume. In other words, sales seem up because prices are higher, not because customers are buying more. In fact for all I know they are buying less.

Re: No sales in a month

Barbara — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 16:44:23 GMT

The economic forecast isn't good, one of the worst sectors showing up in farming, which is where all our food comes from. Prices in the supermarkets rise weekly, while gas remains high. The reality of this is slowly being recognized by everyday people who are now beginning to tighten their belts. Hence, there's a slow reduction in sales of non-necessities.

We shouldn't despair and close up shop, given it costs us nothing to remain here. Yes, sales are slow overall, but they won't even exist if we leave.

Colorwash's Home

Re: No sales in a month

Jadendreamer13 — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 17:13:48 GMT

I only made one sale in July. It’s frustrating and disappointing, but I will keep moving forward.

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Marcia — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:42:47 GMT

@Jadendreamer13 Please don't give up. I looked at your store and you have so many great designs! But you need a lot more products. A LOT more. From my experience, my store didn't start taking off until there were about 3K in there. I add around 100 products every month. (Not quick create.) I don't know how long you've been on Zazzle but you need to give it time. In the beginning, one August after about 2 years, I made $3.48. Definitely a low. Also, you need to promote when you can. Pin things, use Facebook & Instagram (altho not sure how much those 2 work) – get your name out whenever you can. Good luck & keep plowing ahead. And for the record, this month I matched my July 2021 sales. But for the previous 2 months (May & June), I made around 20% less than I did for those 2 months last year, after a steady increase for over a year & 1/2 or so. 😕

Re: No sales in a month

jamamiss — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 23:17:53 GMT

Oh, I'm not going anywhere. I have been doing this as a hobby for over a decade and have made Pro Bronze. I enjoy the designing, and get to make a little money besides. I have just never gone this long without a single sale.

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Jadendreamer13 — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:59:03 GMT

@Marcia I’ve been working daily on Zazzle since last October, so I’m approaching my 1-year mark. I created a few pillows for my porch and patio in 2018, and then did essentially nothing until last October. It’s interesting to note that the products that I designed for myself years ago—with very bright colors and bold designs and no customization options—are my best selling products.

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Marcia — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 02:52:53 GMT

@Jadendreamer13 That's great but then make more of them, including variations! And put those designs on other products. 1 year is still not very long on Zazzle to start getting reliable sales, since this certainly is not a get rich quick endeavor. Altho I sure wish it was! lol

Re: No sales in a month

chefcateringbiz — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 14:00:39 GMT

I was getting pretty concerned in July, there were a coupla weeks there I thought I was only going to make half what I've been pulling in for months. Fortunately, it picked up, though I'm still making less. July has never been a good month, seasonally speaking, but I was seriously shocked by my grocery bill yesterday. I've actually been holding back a purchase here at Zazzle wondering if I should spend now on things I don't really need. I hate feeling this way. Stupid politicians. <== sorry-not-sorry political statement.

Re: No sales in a month

raihanali — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 06:32:33 GMT

I have no got any sales from my store. Do you have any suggestions for my store