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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
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
From being Stuck to 30+ Pins in One Hour
From being Stuck to 30+ Pins in One Hour
A Pinterest Pins Expansion Guide for Artists and Digital Creatives with Few Ideas
Suomii | Intuitive Artist
Jun 16
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I Got Scammed My First Day on Etsy (And It Will Happen to You Too)
I Got Scammed My First Day on Etsy (And It Will Happen to You Too)
Scammers monitor new Etsy stores like hawks.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Jun 21
Your Etsy Shop Doesn’t Look Premium
Your Etsy Shop Doesn’t Look Premium
Would you pay $30 for one of your items if you saw it on someone else’s page?
Miroslav Novohradsky
Jun 20
Is Selling POD Phone Cases on Etsy Still Worth It in 2025?
Is Selling POD Phone Cases on Etsy Still Worth It in 2025?
Yes, POD phone cases on Etsy can still be profitable.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Jun 18
Digital Downloads for Kids That Actually Sell
Digital Downloads for Kids That Actually Sell
Parents don’t need more stuff. They need more support. If your product feels like support, it wins.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Jun 16
Top 5 Tools Every Graphic Designer Should Use in 2025
Top 5 Tools Every Graphic Designer Should Use in 2025
I’ll never forget the moment I almost quit design. It was 3 AM, my third energy drink was wearing off, and I was manually resizing social…
NidoDesigns
Jun 15
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
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