New to Zazzle and overwhelmed

[Digimicki]

I’m not entirely new to POD, but just started to explore Zazzle and I’m overwhelmed before even opening my shop! 😋

I’m leary of paid classes and programs because so many of them include too much irrelevant information, but I’m wondering if I should do just that for getting started on Zazzle?  I’m only exploring options right now. Zazzle offers so much it seems like a platform to get involved in. So much on offer also makes it seem like I’d be completely lost in it.

Any thoughts?  Turn and run?  Dive in, and go from there?  Or sit back, spend the money for a course, then study?

I’m going to go draw something now.

[Jadendreamer13]

If you can afford to take a paid course, I’d go for it. The course I’m taking only shares relevant information. There are courses for beginner, intermediate, and advanced Zazzlers. The beginner’s course tells you everything you need to know to set up your shop properly, create products, market them, and more.

[Digimicki]

I actually did find one on Skillshare, which looks helpful. I think getting some advice from an experienced seller will  give me a push.  I already have a membership, so no extra cost.  Time to pull myself up by the bootstraps then go.

[idraw]

@Digimicki 

How about starting where you are, in the forums, do a search on a keyword, then read the posts about it. Learn from the other SKs here, (shopkeepers), and it's free.  BTW, you can bookmark what you find, to read again later....Also free, read the help files in the Help Center: <https://help.zazzle.com/hc/en-us/categories/202956047>

To get you started:
Selling

Creators | Stores | Ambassadors

Are You a New Creator? Start here.

• How to Start Selling on Zazzle: A Step-by-Step Guide
• The Benefits of Zazzle: How to Get Started with Your Zazzle Store
• How zRank Works
• Zazzle Creator Community
• Zazzle Creator Definitions

[Digimicki]

Thank you, I appreciate the links and response.

[Sq]

Look up Jen and Elke Clarke on YouTube. They have paid classes (which are excellent) but also tons of info on their YouTube channel for free, which will get you started.

https://www.youtube.com/c/JenandElkeClarke

[Amanda23 · Accepted solution]

Hello!

If you are interested in a course, I suggest checking out this one: https://thedesignerstoolkits.thrivecart.com/zazzle-unleashed/

It’s only $9, and it’s well-organized and has lots of good info from a Zazzle designer who is definitely an expert! 💕

Also, I have been working on a Benable list with some resources for Zazzle designers. No affiliate links, just some good places to get some free advice from people I recommend. 😊

https://benable.com/ctrlzdigitaldesigns/trustworthy-resources-for-pod-sellers

Best of luck. 💕