If you are struggling to make sales on Etsy or tired of the challenge of finding products that really sell well on Etsy? Don’t worry — this article will help you simplify the process and get real results within the first month of launching your shop. I’m about to show you a product that’s earned over $71,000 in sales and how YOU can achieve the same result without any design skills. Let’s dive in and get started on the path to success!
Overview of the product
Our product is a watercolor digital portrait that I found using Alura. It is a bestseller selling for just $23, buyers can also opt for a printed and shipped poster or framed version, which will range in price from $40–$166. These kinds of portraits are really popular across Etsy and if you are offering a good price point and work on the presentation of your listing you can definitely emulate this success. Now I’m not encouraging you to become a copycat, but I’m showing you products that generate real money.
While having a look at the description of the listing you will see that the seller requires customers to submit several images, each one with a good resolution. That way, the seller can create this watercolor finish portrait — all crafted in photoshop for an exquisite, detailed result.
Outsourcing of the design
Of course, not everyone has photoshop skills, but what if I tell you that anybody can offer this kind of service even if you are not a designer, an artist or an illustrator. You just need to outsource the design work on Fiverr with the designer of your choice. This can be a great way to get a project done quickly and inexpensively. For just $5 you’ll have a digital artwork ready, which will give you a profit margin of around $18.
This is a great return on investment if you produce large amounts of sales. It’s important to consider the value of your time. Doing the work yourself could save you money but will also give you less time to find new opportunities or to create other best-selling products to build a successful business.
Upselling with POD companies
Upon closer inspection of this listing, various printing options are available. For example, the seller offers a portrait as a poster for $40 and in a frame for up to $127. It may not always be possible for customers to print digital files themselves. However, one of the best print-on-demand companies can provide additional profits ranging from $9 to $63 for larger sizes. This way you’ll be able to upsell and increase the order value.
This means that you can make a great profit margin of $18 to $70 for big printed sizes.