Getting your first sale on Redbubble can seem intimidating, but it’s not as difficult as it seems. By following these three simple steps to GET your first sale on Redbubble, you can start earning money RIGHT away!
Step 1: Write something people love
The MOST important thing to remember when designing for an audience is to know them. What do they love? What are their passions and interests? What makes them tick? What are their deep-seated fears, anxieties, and desires? Who are they as people? Get to know these things and you'll be able to design something they'll love. For example, if someone has a favorite animal or loves the outdoors, incorporate that into your design. Use quotes from their favorite author or scientist, and include photos of the outdoors whatever it takes to make your item personalized and custom-made just for them. If you don't have any good ideas at the moment, read up on what they like before moving on Step 2: Make sure your work is high quality: It's no use to put hours of work into a piece that will never sell because it's too low quality. Before going any further make sure that everything from your font choice down to the color contrast is PERFECT so that anyone who looks at it will want it.
Step 2: Upload amazing photos
Uploading your photos is the NEXT step to getting your first sale. Take time to select quality images that represent your work. To add a photo, click the 'Add Photos' button and upload photos by dragging them into the upload box or choosing Select Files. When you upload images, make sure you are uploading at least one photo for each product type This can include photography, illustrations, or designs. Once you've uploaded all of your pictures, it's important to name them WELL. If an image is part of a collection called City Scapes, then name it CityScapes_1 through CityScapes_3.
It's also very important that the naming convention be consistent throughout the entire album-a mix of both letters and numbers will help KEEP things organized. And don't forget to categorize what kind of image it is: whether it be illustration or photography, etc. The final thing about selecting photographs for Redbubble is staying true to who you are as an artist. What does your style consist of? Is it moody? Bright colors?
Step 3: Promote yourself on social media
Promoting your work is the BEST way to get your first sale. To do this, you'll need to get active on social media. Share what you're working on, share your process, and give people a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create the art that they love. This will help you GROW a following that will eventually purchase your work. Remember: engagement is key, so be sure to respond to comments and messages as well as share other artists' content and support them by liking their posts. And be sure to KEEP an eye out for trends that are getting lots of attention, like a new show or movie coming out soon. You can then try to incorporate those items into your artwork (think Stranger Things or The Force Awakens). A lot of creatives use this time before a trend becomes mainstream to have some fun with it but beware of saturating the market with low-quality pieces.
When you find something resonating with fans, take note - there may be potential for a great long-term project if you invest MORE time into developing it. Another strategy is to use seasonal themes like holidays, seasons, or even sports events (like NBA finals) as inspiration - these should come naturally because they're happening all around us.
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