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Why I Didn’t Quit Etsy When My Shop Had Zero Sales for Months
Why I Didn’t Quit Etsy When My Shop Had Zero Sales for Months
But I’m still here, still designing.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Nov 10
Etsy Sellers Are Frustrated (What Needs to Change)
Etsy Sellers Are Frustrated (What Needs to Change)
Etsy’s tagline is “Keep Commerce Human.” I want to believe in that.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Nov 16
She Makes Millions Doing What She Loves
She Makes Millions Doing What She Loves
A story of a seller who knows what it takes. Or why understanding your audience can make you huge profits.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Nov 4
My Journey to a Slower, Happier Creative Life
My Journey to a Slower, Happier Creative Life
I’m happier, and my designs have more heart.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Nov 28
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Why Is Etsy Turning Into TEMU (Am I Witnessing the Death of Authenticity?)
Why Is Etsy Turning Into TEMU (Am I Witnessing the Death of Authenticity?)
Behind every handmade item is a story, a dream, and a person who adds their soul to creating something special.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Dec 2
What Burnout Really Feels Like
What Burnout Really Feels Like
Burnout isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s a sign you’ve been running on empty for too long.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Nov 28
Batching Designs Can Save Your Sanity
Batching Designs Can Save Your Sanity
You can batch almost anything. However, this technique works wonders if you have no energy and want to work more efficiently.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Nov 27
What It Means To Be Review Raided by a Competitor
What It Means To Be Review Raided by a Competitor
Just accept that some days will be hard. Some people will be mean.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Nov 24
Design Nexus — A Publication
Design Nexus — A Publication
What about sharing your knowledge of graphic design and e-commerce marketing?
Miroslav Novohradsky
Nov 18
I Made My First Sale Without Knowing How to Design
I Made My First Sale Without Knowing How to Design
When I sold my first item, I felt like a rock star. Here is my experience with POD as a newbie.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Nov 17
Before You Start Selling on POD, Read This First!
Before You Start Selling on POD, Read This First!
With POD, you never know what will work until you try it.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Nov 14
Blogging is the Perfect Sidekick for Graphic Designers
Blogging is the Perfect Sidekick for Graphic Designers
With a blog, you control everything.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Nov 13
Why I Believe All My Customers Are Stupid
Why I Believe All My Customers Are Stupid
I don’t mean it negatively; it’s just the way it is. There is something called KISS principle I use for my titles and listings on Etsy.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Nov 11
Starting From Nothing Creates Everything
Starting From Nothing Creates Everything
My journey of second chances.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Nov 9
Banned on Etsy? Start Fresh with Your Own Store!
Banned on Etsy? Start Fresh with Your Own Store!
Etsy has a lot of fees. Every time you list a product, there’s a listing fee.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Nov 8
Simple Ways to Get More Visitors to Your Online Shop
Simple Ways to Get More Visitors to Your Online Shop
Getting visitors to your shop doesn’t have to be complicated.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Nov 7
Is Pricing Higher Good for Your Shop?
Is Pricing Higher Good for Your Shop?
There are some pros and cons of setting your prices too high.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Nov 5
Canva vs. Kittl: Which is Better for Etsy Sellers?
Canva vs. Kittl: Which is Better for Etsy Sellers?
Both Canva and Kittl are great tools, and the choice depends on what you need.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Nov 1
Why Shortcuts Can Hold Your Etsy Shop Back
Why Shortcuts Can Hold Your Etsy Shop Back
How can you avoid the “shallow learning” trap on Etsy
Miroslav Novohradsky
Oct 31
My Problem with “One-Size-Fits-All” Advice on Etsy
My Problem with “One-Size-Fits-All” Advice on Etsy
It’s fine to look for advice. Even the best sellers on Etsy are doing it.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Oct 30
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