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I Ignored These 3 Graphic Design Skills for Years
I Ignored These 3 Graphic Design Skills for Years
I wasted years thinking fonts and colors would carry me. They didn’t.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Apr 19
Where the Real Money Is in Print-on-Demand
Where the Real Money Is in Print-on-Demand
You are tempted to chase every niche at once. Don’t.
Miroslav Novohradsky
May 7
What Makes a Buyer Say “Yes”? The Etsy Trust Checklist
What Makes a Buyer Say “Yes”? The Etsy Trust Checklist
When these silent signals stack up, they create an invisible safety net that makes hitting “Buy” feel easy.
Miroslav Novohradsky
May 31
What Etsy’s Top 1% Knows About Product Longevity (That You Don’t)
What Etsy’s Top 1% Knows About Product Longevity (That You Don’t)
Focus on creating products that sell for years.
Miroslav Novohradsky
May 27
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Reverse Engineer Etsy Bestsellers Without Copying
Reverse Engineer Etsy Bestsellers Without Copying
The goal isn’t to catch up to the top shops. The goal is to see what they’ve overlooked and take that edge.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Jun 12
Use Color Psychology to Make More Sales
Use Color Psychology to Make More Sales
The best sellers on Etsy and in POD aren’t just good artists.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Jun 9
Etsy Search Loves This One Thing in Your Title (Are You Using It)?
Etsy Search Loves This One Thing in Your Title (Are You Using It)?
Are the first few words of your title helping you get discovered?
Miroslav Novohradsky
Jun 8
Why You Should Think Like a Buyer, Not a Seller, on Etsy
Why You Should Think Like a Buyer, Not a Seller, on Etsy
Start thinking like them, and they’ll start buying from you.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Jun 5
What POD Buyers Expect in 2025 That They Didn’t in 2022
What POD Buyers Expect in 2025 That They Didn’t in 2022
Let’s talk about what’s changed and what you absolutely must change if you want your POD business to survive.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Jun 2
How I Turned a $50 Logo into a $5K Brand Identity (Step-by-Step)
How I Turned a $50 Logo into a $5K Brand Identity (Step-by-Step)
The client paid me $50 for a logo. Two weeks later, they handed me $5,000. Here’s how I flipped a tiny gig into a massive payday — and why…
NidoDesigns
Jun 2
I Made Every One of These Mistakes Selling Digital Products
I Made Every One of These Mistakes Selling Digital Products
Talk to your customer like they’re a real person. Not a “segment.” Not an “avatar.” A human being. Because that’s who’s buying.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Jun 1
The Anatomy of the Perfect Pin (2025 version)
The Anatomy of the Perfect Pin (2025 version)
Hashtags are dead — here’s what to use instead to boost your Pinterest success
Suomii | Intuitive Artist
May 31
The Work Behind “Effortless” Digital Product Income
The Work Behind “Effortless” Digital Product Income
Effortless sales don’t come from no effort. They come from the effort you’ve systematized.
Miroslav Novohradsky
May 30
Before You Sell a Single Shirt, Know This Truth About POD
Before You Sell a Single Shirt, Know This Truth About POD
The hardest part of print-on-demand isn’t learning Canva or figuring out SEO.
Miroslav Novohradsky
May 25
Etsy Was a Great Start, But Is It Still Right for You?
Etsy Was a Great Start, But Is It Still Right for You?
The goal isn’t to abandon the marketplace. It’s to stop depending on it.
Miroslav Novohradsky
May 25
Upsell Strategies That Work for Digital Products (3 Tactics You’re Probably Not Using)
Upsell Strategies That Work for Digital Products (3 Tactics You’re Probably Not Using)
Too many creators fear upsells because they’ve been burned by bad ones.
Miroslav Novohradsky
May 21
Scarcity Works, Unless You’re Doing It Like Everyone Else
Scarcity Works, Unless You’re Doing It Like Everyone Else
Real scarcity isn’t scammy. It’s respectful. It helps your customers decide instead of endlessly delaying.
Miroslav Novohradsky
May 19
How to Use Pinterest Seasonal Trends Without Selling Your Soul (or Your Style)
How to Use Pinterest Seasonal Trends Without Selling Your Soul (or Your Style)
The super powerful tool to grow your Pinterest account visibility
Suomii | Intuitive Artist
May 18
The Anatomy of a Mockup That Sells
The Anatomy of a Mockup That Sells
I’ve seen bland products explode with the right mockup. Incredible ideas flop because the visuals didn’t do them justice.
Miroslav Novohradsky
May 15
Do This For a Few Months and Watch Your Etsy Store Take Off
Do This For a Few Months and Watch Your Etsy Store Take Off
I believe that there are invisible factors at play, and most Etsy sellers don’t even know they exist.
Miroslav Novohradsky
May 14
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