Lately, I’ve read too many posts publicly bad-mouthing Zazzle products referring to them as “cheap,” “overpriced,” or “not worth it.” That kind of venting doesn’t just express frustration it undermines the value of what we all create. If you think the products are too expensive, that’s your opinion. But posting it in a public forum where customers can read it? That’s damaging. It erodes trust, drives buyers away, and makes our entire community look unprofessional.
I’m also tired of hearing “I’m not making enough money” or “I’m earning pennies after marketing fees”? Then stop complaining and start adjusting. Zazzle’s fee structure isn’t going to change because we vent in the forums. The reality is simple: you control your royalty rate. If your margins are too thin, raise your royalty to offset the fees. That’s your power as a creator.
And let’s be clear: Zazzle’s forums are public. Customers read them. Search engines index them. When creators post angry, unfiltered rants, it doesn’t just hurt our community it drives buyers away. If you wouldn’t say it on your storefront, don’t say it here.
I really think it’s best to be positive in the Community forum rather than negative. And yes I’ve been guilty of venting too. But I try to stay professional about what I post. To help, not hurt.