Just wanted to share a few thoughts that might help bring clarity, kindness, and perspective back into the conversation.
There’s something we sometimes forget in the creative rush. When we post in the Zazzle forums, we’re not just speaking to other designers we’re speaking to the internet. These discussions aren’t private. They’re publicly visible, and many are indexed by search engines like Google and Bing. That means your comment, your store link, even your phrasing can appear in search results and be read by potential customers, bloggers, or anyone curious enough to click.
So, what does that mean for how we show up?
It means kindness isn’t just polite it’s professional. It means tone matters just as much as content. And it means every word we write becomes part of our brand’s footprint. Whether you’re offering a tip about seasonal store tags, sharing a strategy for product visibility, or including a relevant link to your storefront, the ripple effect is real.
We don’t always know who’s watching. A fellow designer might thank you, a future customer might click your avatar, and a buyer who found your Christmas in July collection in a search might read your post and feel a connection. That’s why it’s worth staying respectful, structured, and sharp.
Just take a breath before you hit “reply.” Read your words like a stranger would. Because in the age of visibility, professionalism is more than manners it’s momentum.
And if you’d like Zazzle’s official word on etiquette, their Community Guidelines are always worth revisiting. This Creator Forum overview also reminds us that these threads are meant to support and elevate the whole creator space.
So, as we build, share, and connect, let’s do it with care. Our voices carry. Let’s make sure they resonate.
And maybe just remember what so many of us were taught growing up: “If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.” Simple, timeless, and still the best kind of marketing advice.
Thanks for stopping by; hope you have a creative and blessed day. Susan Golis
