I posted my products on Instagram for a while (only about 1-2 times a week), and I didn’t receive many views or followers - and I received very few comments. So, I put Instagram on hold, since Zazzle is becoming increasingly more work — and with reduced royalties on top of that. Has anyone here seen good results with posting on Instagram? Should I just move on permanently from Instagram and only focus on Pinterest? I have to focus my efforts on products that sell and social media platforms that help me drives sales. Thanks! ... View more

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Hi, I wanted to flag a recurring production issue that’s been brought to my attention by a customer. They ordered one of my round sticker designs and received three separate shipments (the original order plus two replacements), all of which were misaligned and off-center. The last reprint was reportedly the worst of the three. This kind of repeated issue is concerning because it suggests that replacement orders may not be visually checked before being shipped. It not only frustrates customers but also reflects poorly on the overall experience for both buyers and designers. Here’s the product link for reference: https://www.zazzle.com/rustic_homemade_simple_black_white_write_on_classic_round_sticker-217254505771129978 I’ve attached the photo the customer sent, showing how the printed image is noticeably off-center. It would be great if the production team could review the printing calibration or quality control process for sticker products, especially for reprints issued after a defect has been reported. Thanks for taking a look — I wanted to raise awareness since it directly affects customer satisfaction and confidence in the platform. Best, Jolanda ... View more

  A message I got in red from a customer and not the first one.  AGAIN I have complained, and nothing has been done yet. I still have designs that say this and it all happened when they changed paper sizes. Can they not fix the problem with the technology that thy have today. This has hurt my sales. YES they can hit the paper size or the # and it will correct for them to be able to purchase. That being said you all know it is instant want now days and people don't know to do that so they are going to leave.  I love being on Zazzle but this has really put a bad taste in my mouth about all of this.  Not only this but the referrals isn't right either but guess that is for another discussion.  DJ Anderson Hi Rena! I am looking for some Cowboy Santa Photos and the ones I like say discontinued! Do you happen to have any more Cowboy themed photos for Christmas? I want to get some pieces made up!   ... View more

At this point why don't we just say we're only going to have sales on cards/cardstock and be done with it? Seriously, how do those of you that design cards justify it? I mean it seems like a LOT of work for pennies and with the changes to the royalty payouts it must be even worse. Z has to be making a BUNDLE on cards......... ... View more

From client: "Never mind, i had to pay a lot of money to have one card shipped. I will scan it." - how we can avoid this ... View more

Join the growing community! Have fun and share your work with a talented group of supportive creators. Free, and all are welcome. 🙂 Share your work with us here: https://ctrlzcreativecommunity.substack.com/p/fun-friday-5 The image doesn't represent all the decades (it was looking a little "grody" with ALL the vibes represented... lol ), but we are encouraging all decades from the 1950s to early 2000s. 😄  ... View more

Hi Creators, We're excited to share that we've launched an updated design experience that's currently in A/B testing! This represents a significant evolution in how design works on Zazzle, moving toward a unified tool that serves both creators and customers. What's Live Now?: Our design tool experience is being tested, meaning users will see either the current experience or one of three new variants. This tool builds on the features you've been using including frames, grids, design elements, and our royalty-free content library, but is optimized to make design more accessible to customers who may not have your level of design expertise. Your existing post-for-sale flow remains accessible and we intend to improve those workflows as part of the next phase.  Here's a quick demo from Sean walking through the experience: Why This Matters for You: Since this A/B test exposes templates to a new design interface, you may notice that some existing designs work differently in this customer-focused environment.  As an example, to create a smoother customer journey, we’ve improved how “locking” works for layers. Previously , when you locked an object, customers could not unlock the object which caused usability issues when they wanted to make changes. With the new update, both you and your customers can unlock a locked layer. Note, if you originally had a a locked layer, the "disabled" setting is automatically turned on with the update. We’ve added a new toggle called “Disable All Object Interaction” which is located in the “More options” section in the right-hand panel. When enabled, it prevents users from interacting with the layer, and customers cannot change this setting.  Additionally, we’re using the locking feature to automatically hide certain layers, such as large transparent overlays, shields, or borders, that might otherwise interfere with customers trying to upload photos or edit text. After the test concludes, we'll be sharing tips and best practices to help your templates shine in this new experience to maximize customer engagement and conversion.  Looking ahead, this optimized experience is the first step toward a cohesive design tool for everyone on Zazzle, designed to add ease for customers and positively increase conversion to benefit creators. We welcome your thoughts and feedback as you see this experience in action, as your insights help us build better tools for the entire Zazzle community. The team will be reviewing this thread so please weigh in as you’d like.  Thanks for being part of this journey,  The Zazzle Team ... View more

I am SO SO FRUSTRATED right now!  Don’t bother working 7 days a week promoting your designs on your blog or social media, or wasting time creating polished mock-up images. Don’t even bother putting in the extra effort customizing for clients and then sending them direct links with your own Ambassador ID. No matter what you do, you’ll still see unexplained third-party sales — even when the product is private and shared only through your link. And now, with royalties capped at just 10%, it’s hardly worth the effort. Try asking why your expected referrals don’t appear in your earnings, and the answer will always be the same: Zazzle claims it’s “beyond their control” how customers navigate and interact with the site. So why even create an Ambassador Program to boost earnings if creators aren’t protected in the slightest? ... View more

I think there needs to be a section somewhere on this forum that tells us, or at the very least updates us all on when something has been discontinued and not coming back. If there is can someone please point me in that direction with a link. So I am wondering about luggage, tarot, erasers, LED signs, socks, pencils, Samsung Galaxy S10 and ceiling lamps. Cause I do not want to delete them and a few weeks from now they get more in stock or something like that.  ... View more

It looks like Benable is becoming a revolution among Zazzlers. Share your invitation code here if you want. I also have a Pinterest board to share lists there, feel free to join. Benable invite link   Pinterest board    ... View more

Please do something about them. The drop-down menus cover almost the whole page. ... View more

Hi creators. I just came across an account that seems to be selling mostly blank products - I mean not even solid color ones - totally blank. And this is Pro Bronze Creator. Is it really that simple? I starting to doubt in all I know about this platform. Despite all my efforts I am only Pro. I am really confused right now. Do people really buy those products from creators and not directly from zazzle? **Identifying link removed for breach of community guidelines**   ... View more