How long does it take to become a pro or reach a basic level on Zazzle?

[Zainab_Baloch]

How long does it take to become a Pro Basic on Zazzle? Please share your story and how much effort you put in to make your first $100.

[MOM]

I coincidentally just became a Pro Basic yesterday. It took me from November 11th to July 8th. I’m a slow creator too, I have managed to have posted 298 items as of today. Unfortunately I just realized yesterday that I have to switch out a seo tag for the AI indicator so I have started last night to switch out my last tag to remedy this matter but it will take me some time to go through my whole list. Thanks heaven I have less than 300 to do and not thousands. 😉

I am using AI in many respects. English isn’t my native language so I use ChatGPT for my descriptions. I use Kittl’s background remover because it’s so much faster than doing it by hand. I also use upscale programs to enhance my photos because I don’t owe a good camera, I take my photos with an iPhone. Still I have sold lots of my photos on a now defunct site from San Francisco (purchased by Envato and then killed off - I’m positive lots of our photos have been used to train some AI models).

I can honestly say that I put a lot of effort into Zazzle. I like Zazzle and even though lots of people complain here because it’s sometimes glitchy I can tell you that eBay and Etsy is glitchy too but they also milk you a lot money wise. I have been an eBay seller with thousands of 100% positive feedback and I don’t miss it a bit. I still have my accounts because sometimes (rarely) I might purchase something on those platforms.

Before November ‘23 I had not once visited Zazzle but I really, really like it. Time will show how many years it will take me to become Bronze, lol.

It’s not looking to grim either, today I have sold the same business card listing again. Business cards are 40% off today - if they still are tomorrow I’ll buy some for my self. 🤗

[CreativeLeahG]

Congratulations on reaching your first and very important milestone!! Happy dances !

[MOM]

@CreativeLeahG Thank you so very much!! 🙂

[Zainab_Baloch]

Congratulations for becoming a pro with only 298! It’s really impressive for me. Way to go 💯

I’d love to hear some inspiring stories like yours from fellow zazzle creators to keep me motivated! 

[MOM]

Thank you so much @Zainab_Baloch . 😊 

[CreativeLeahG]

I’m about to release a revised beginners guide to Zazzle which will be free and I hope provide access to everything you need to get started on the right foot. It saves a lot of time doing things the right way from the starter gate. I made a ton of mistakes on my way up and if I’m in a hurry I still do. But there are definitely ways to make things easier  and move ahead faster. Wishing you luck!

[CreativeLeahG]

The new free guide for Zazzle Beginners with FREE Business Plan templates is HERE

[CrazyMermaid]

This is off-topic, but I just wanted to say congratulations to being featured on the front page. Well deserved.

[CreativeLeahG]

Thank you 🙂 

[MyDigiDesigns]

How do you actually get the pro badge on your profile? I don't have one and I've been selling since 03/14/24 and as of today I've made $350 total in royalties. 

Here are my milestones: 

• $100 by June 5 
• $200 by June 21 
• $300 by July 6th 
• $350 by July 12th 

I didn't really start doing it seriously until end of April. 

See my store here: MyDigiArt 

[MOM]

@MyDigiDesigns I believe Zazzle goes with when the earned funds reach enough time to be able to get paid out? Kinda? I mean it first shows as pending (for maybe 30 days?) but then the funds change to be able to be withdrawn. I changed the default settings from $100 to $50 to see if it actually ends up in PayPal. It did (something like $88). I will change it back to $100 (or more) when I’ll get around it. I just wanted to make sure that everything was fine with the pay out end of things.

Congratulations on doing Zazzle full speed - very impressive!! 🙌🏽

[MyDigiDesigns]

Ah that makes sense, I haven't cleared $100 yet. Thank you! 

[CreativeLeahG]

The earned royalties have to be US sales, so anything not US sales is discounted in regards to PRO Badge. Meanwhile they can take a while re this. And very well done with this early success.

[MOM]

Oh, that’s good to know. Fortunately I am in San Francisco. Thanks Leah!!

[MyDigiDesigns]

Thank you!

[Zainab_Baloch]

Wow! Your sales are quite impressive. I’m sure you’ll soon get your pro badge once the payments are cleared. Congratulations in advance 🥳🥳🥳

[MyDigiDesigns]

Thank you! And update I got the pro badge today! The payments actually haven't even cleared yet, weird. 

[MOM]

Oh, this is so fantastic!! Congratulations!! And again it’s super impressive too.

[MyDigiDesigns]

Thanks!