Fotografixgal Designs Blog

  One of the biggest questions people ask when they start designing is: “What should I actually make?” And honestly, it’s a very understandable question. Because once you start looking at Etsy, Zazzle, Pinterest or social media, you quickly realise there are SO many possible directions you could go in. Baby showers. Weddings. Wall art. Junk journals. Party invitations. Cute clipart. Templates. Seasonal decor. The list feels endless. And strangely enough, having too many ideas can sometimes stop us creating altogether. You may think: “I’ll make a bit of everything and see what works.” I’ve been there myself. 😅 When I first opened my Zazzle store back in 2018, I didn’t understand niches at all. I uploaded random artwork onto random products and hoped something would magically sell. There was no structure, no connected collections and no recognisable style. Not surprisingly… I made no sales. Looking back now, I can see I was trying to create for too many different people all at once....

Here's a question I get asked a lot. Etsy or Zazzle - which is better for starting out? The honest answer is… it depends 😅. I’ll go through the differences to help you decide what might suit you best.   And if you’re just creating for fun at the moment (or simply curious how it all works), I hope this gives you a helpful little insight too.   I completely understand how daunting it can feel knowing where to start and where to focus your energy.   One thing’s for sure…neither Etsy nor Zazzle are a “get rich quick” option. They both take time to build, to learn, and to gain traction. Of course, they’re not the only platforms out there, but they’re the two I’ve had the most experience with (and the most success on), therefore the ones I feel I can really talk about.   The two are very different. ZAZZLE   Zazzle is a print-on-demand platform, which means your designs are printed onto products only when a customer orders , so you don’t need to hold any stock or hand...