How to make text based t-shirt designs that sell

I explain how to make text based t-shirt designs that sell on print on demand sites like Redbubble and Merch by Amazon. This tutorial contains tips and tricks for beginners and pros. If you found the information helpful, you should subscribe as I'll be releasing new content regularly.
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00:00 - Why do text based designs sell?
00:52 - Examples of best-sellers
01:52 - What makes them popular?
02:42 - Real life examples
04:06 - Font discovery tool
04:48 - Thumbnail technique
05:11 - Creating the designs
06:00 - Coming up with ideas
07:42 - Ensuring your products get found
09:16 - The downside of text based designs
10:38 - Text based design resources
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Пікірлер: 335

  • @johnta17
    @johnta173 жыл бұрын

    everyone who watches this video is going to rethink their whole strategy.

  • @DannyDangerOz
    @DannyDangerOz3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks as always for another brilliant video. Your hard work and insights are always appreciated!

  • @junglejane9979
    @junglejane99793 жыл бұрын

    I'm going to make a shirt that says "Super Obscure Reference That Nobody Searches For"! LOL JK, but it goes to show that ideas are EVERYWHERE! Thank you. I appreciate your videos!

  • @PassiveOwl

    @PassiveOwl

    3 жыл бұрын

    "Super Obscure Reference That Nobody Else Gets" might actually be a wining t-shirt design. The hard part would be figuring out what someone would search for to find it :)

  • @Honey1913
    @Honey19133 жыл бұрын

    This was really freaking helpful. Definitely some gems in this video! Thanks.

  • @rynierpotgieter8274
    @rynierpotgieter82743 жыл бұрын

    Simple, to the point and uncomplicated video. Thanks

  • @wasimawan2458
    @wasimawan24583 жыл бұрын

    i got inspired and made a strategy to do print on demand after watching your video. thanks a lot

  • @kitchenholic8038
    @kitchenholic80383 жыл бұрын

    You really create great content.. glad i found you.. being a proud subs.

  • @3PairDesigns
    @3PairDesigns3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video, it was really helpful. I started a RB account but haven't done much with it and I have a lot of material to use. I am a new subscriber and have seen a few of your videos and they are always extremely well prepared, easy to follow and just very informational! 👍

  • @PassiveOwl

    @PassiveOwl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! Really appreciate you saying that. Hopefully my info pays off and helps you make some money :-)

  • @cabbagedavidge
    @cabbagedavidge3 жыл бұрын

    Great video. No fluff and to the point. Lots of useful good information. Thank you.

  • @PassiveOwl

    @PassiveOwl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback 😇

  • @akramabbes7495
    @akramabbes74953 жыл бұрын

    Awesome and Simple Tips My Friend! I congratulate you, you will be Famous in no time. Keep up the good work 👍😎

  • @maimoonamirza5626
    @maimoonamirza56263 жыл бұрын

    I just got so convinced with this idea that I subscribed right away because I knew I'm getting some useful information

  • @bigwavemedia658
    @bigwavemedia658 Жыл бұрын

    thank you, i was overthinking it and trying to make it fancy was helpful to hear you say that it didnt need to be fancy !

  • @anas.g
    @anas.g2 жыл бұрын

    i may have found your channel late, but it's better than ever

  • @madeline6043
    @madeline60433 жыл бұрын

    I love it, thank you! You're the best! it's easy to watch your videos, always on point!

  • @PassiveOwl

    @PassiveOwl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🥰

  • @EnigmaintheRain
    @EnigmaintheRain3 жыл бұрын

    Your video is a treasure chest! I was spending hours to find fonts which look good on T-shirts!

  • @PassiveOwl

    @PassiveOwl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help!

  • @VirtuaWaves
    @VirtuaWaves3 жыл бұрын

    This video is highly underrated. Keep up the great work.

  • @payvielgamer278
    @payvielgamer2783 жыл бұрын

    Worth every second of this video. Thank you.

  • @PassiveOwl

    @PassiveOwl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting - appreciated!

  • @tommullinerart
    @tommullinerart3 жыл бұрын

    FYI - Chestify uses the classic Helvetica font. Great video as always - many thanks

  • @mstexasg6243
    @mstexasg62433 жыл бұрын

    The idea of using idioms has opened an entire universe of tshirt ideas

  • @elvenatheart982

    @elvenatheart982

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, indeed

  • @claireleeee
    @claireleeee3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Passive Owl! I'd been struggling a little with art block recently, but you've just given me some great places to get some inspiration that I'd never have thought of.

  • @PassiveOwl

    @PassiveOwl

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad! Thanks for the feedback Claire. Best of luck to you with your new designs.

  • @Irland_mindset

    @Irland_mindset

    9 ай бұрын

    Claire it's been two years, are you still doing PoD? How is it going?😊

  • @joannaduplessis7231
    @joannaduplessis72313 жыл бұрын

    You rock Passive Owl! Thanks a million.

  • @Alan-mi1lp
    @Alan-mi1lp3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the quality info, nice to hear a Northener on KZread.

  • @PeterStawicki
    @PeterStawicki2 жыл бұрын

    This was an excellent video and you provided so much info. Thank you very much.

  • @goldeneagledesignstudio3956
    @goldeneagledesignstudio39563 жыл бұрын

    I truly appreciate your videos!

  • @sharonwilkins1821
    @sharonwilkins18213 жыл бұрын

    Glad I came across this video. Very helpful. Thanks for sharing!

  • @NoelMauriceMarketing
    @NoelMauriceMarketing2 жыл бұрын

    Extremely good info and tips, thanks very much!

  • @marooka
    @marooka3 жыл бұрын

    This is super helpful, thank you so much!

  • @priscilajussara2137
    @priscilajussara21373 жыл бұрын

    Second here🙌🏾. Good content

  • @islandgirl5382
    @islandgirl53823 жыл бұрын

    Can't believe I am just now discovering this channel. Thank You

  • @bentationfunkiloglio
    @bentationfunkiloglio2 жыл бұрын

    Really great suggestions that I haven't seen elsewhere.

  • @YogiOabsReborn
    @YogiOabsReborn3 жыл бұрын

    Yes I really appreciated this video. One must not solely rely on these designs, but they can be funny.

  • @LivingSwedish
    @LivingSwedish3 жыл бұрын

    Why are your videos so awesome?! 😉 Every video adds so much value, it's insane. I would subscribe to your channel again 🙅🏻‍♀️ Thank you!

  • @PassiveOwl

    @PassiveOwl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you again for your kind words

  • @ekokurniawan1087

    @ekokurniawan1087

    3 жыл бұрын

    I second this !

  • @LivingSwedish

    @LivingSwedish

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ekokurniawan1087 👌🏻

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    @abdelalimhassouna9573

    3 жыл бұрын

    Couldn't have said it better myself

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    @YanksandBritsProductions

    2 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree, …..the guys is exactly what the U.K. needs Millions more of ….Positive Minded People!!

  • @shahbazalishaikh3526
    @shahbazalishaikh35263 жыл бұрын

    Really helped Bro! Very Nice and Genuine Information.The Idea of Using Idioms was Awesome! It opened a big can of new ideas..

  • @PhillipP93
    @PhillipP932 жыл бұрын

    Thank for this, it really gave some guidance on where to start with selling T-Shirts.

  • @lauraantos3105
    @lauraantos31053 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Very clear and informative. Thank you!

  • @khushboosharma1135
    @khushboosharma11353 жыл бұрын

    Thanks . Yours and wholesale Ted channel are the two channels which I really find genuine. Thanks a lot for the efforts 😊

  • @PassiveOwl

    @PassiveOwl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love Wholesale Ted so it's an honour to be included alongside her, cheers!

  • @tenneshaskyers

    @tenneshaskyers

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love @wholesaleted too 😍😍😍😍

  • @khushboosharma1135

    @khushboosharma1135

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tenneshaskyers yeah she's amazing!!🙏

  • @neelamiller5348
    @neelamiller53482 жыл бұрын

    Great info, very helpful for my project designing a shirt for my local bike org too. Thanks!

  • @siranthim2726
    @siranthim27263 жыл бұрын

    I am a beginner, hopefully, found the correct place to learn more about designs for free. I am glad.' SUBSCRIBED' Thank you...!

  • @PassiveOwl

    @PassiveOwl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks and welcome :-)

  • @blueskieskoda2833
    @blueskieskoda28333 жыл бұрын

    Very informative video. thanks for the help!

  • @simorghfeather5119
    @simorghfeather51193 жыл бұрын

    Very useful! I focus on my art first but text based designs could take a load off of my shoulders

  • @nataliashubina1206
    @nataliashubina12062 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! Very helpful and informative!

  • @JK-jm6kd
    @JK-jm6kd3 жыл бұрын

    Really good video and thank you for your advices xx

  • @shabanismail
    @shabanismail3 жыл бұрын

    best video on youtube about redbuble !

  • @elvis723
    @elvis7233 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos. Always full of value. Your channel is a Hoot...

  • @PassiveOwl

    @PassiveOwl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I can tell you'll have a very successful future making pun shirts on Redbubble 😅

  • @vsbelieve
    @vsbelieve3 жыл бұрын

    AMAZING VIDEO, WITH PURE CONTENT AND IDEAS

  • @leslierojas2030
    @leslierojas20303 жыл бұрын

    I just started my first Print on Demand store on Etsy called, Rebel In The Making! Thank you for all the helpful advice.

  • @blablabla55555

    @blablabla55555

    2 жыл бұрын

    How did it go?

  • @GVSHvids
    @GVSHvids3 жыл бұрын

    So much useful info!

  • @jorgem18
    @jorgem183 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for reminding me & validating that There's Still a very viable market for Text-based designs... It really 'Found' me at precisely the Absolute Best time... that being at a time that I really needed the motivation that it gave to me to 'pick myself up, dust myself off & get back into the ring ... thank you P.Owl ,sincerely.

  • @PassiveOwl

    @PassiveOwl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent :) glad to hear it. Best of luck to you!

  • @soulfullust8730
    @soulfullust87303 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, this is so insightful

  • @yacouba4401
    @yacouba4401 Жыл бұрын

    Hey, this video was helpful its make my mind open thank you a lot

  • @younismazin802
    @younismazin8023 жыл бұрын

    great information. your videos are one the best regarding POD.

  • @PassiveOwl

    @PassiveOwl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you think so! Thanks very much.

  • @tonykaizen2203
    @tonykaizen22032 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for such a great video.

  • @savagecabbage895
    @savagecabbage8952 жыл бұрын

    Great ideas thanks !

  • @anupkumardas1314
    @anupkumardas13143 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much ,your tips is very useful

  • @B.and.A
    @B.and.A2 жыл бұрын

    Super helpful, thank you!

  • @sandradavis-gordon4148
    @sandradavis-gordon41483 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! Very helpful video.

  • @anniekj6421
    @anniekj64213 жыл бұрын

    Thank you ! I’m new, not yet uploaded a design, that new ! But found your video easy to follow and logical Very helpful tips . I liked and subscribed😀🙏

  • @ramise5932
    @ramise59322 жыл бұрын

    Great advice thank you.

  • @lesliecodron5185
    @lesliecodron51852 жыл бұрын

    Great tips, thank yiou!

  • @ewamankowski9678
    @ewamankowski96783 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thank you!

  • @marisacaruana9809
    @marisacaruana98093 жыл бұрын

    Love your content. Thanks

  • @MeMeChrisMe
    @MeMeChrisMe2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this, I’ve been having trouble getting sales and will try to implement this

  • @osmanburlington1265

    @osmanburlington1265

    2 жыл бұрын

    What were your designs: text only or text & pictures?

  • @shachaha
    @shachaha3 жыл бұрын

    Great Video, again! TY

  • @simonchills
    @simonchills2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, this is great!

  • @lamonefelder7084
    @lamonefelder70843 жыл бұрын

    greetings Brother...that's some great advice. I will definitely incorporate text based tee's into my shop. Thanks again, Peace ...The S.O.I.L Man

  • @ShivShaktee
    @ShivShaktee3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for the information!

  • @aleksandrinazaharieva9925
    @aleksandrinazaharieva99253 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video✨

  • @living4thekingdom170
    @living4thekingdom1702 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful, thank you

  • @renae2863
    @renae28633 жыл бұрын

    Thanks much appreciated!!

  • @sarahberesford6669
    @sarahberesford66693 жыл бұрын

    Nice info, thank you :)

  • @fotos_monograms591
    @fotos_monograms5913 жыл бұрын

    Very good information. Thank you so much

  • @standardnavn4406
    @standardnavn44063 жыл бұрын

    You’re the best ❤️

  • @ch3rizzleMom
    @ch3rizzleMom4 ай бұрын

    Very informative, thank you

  • @anastasiaderiavova4220
    @anastasiaderiavova42203 жыл бұрын

    thank you ! great video

  • @zoranajanjetovic1319
    @zoranajanjetovic13193 жыл бұрын

    Great info. Thank you 🙏

  • @roselemessiah5129
    @roselemessiah51293 жыл бұрын

    hey man i just subscribed to your channel and i appreciate your time to put this together

  • @PassiveOwl

    @PassiveOwl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the sub and comment! Much appreciated.

  • @mindz2743
    @mindz27433 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for being honest with us subscribed

  • @Cu_Dau
    @Cu_Dau Жыл бұрын

    Great infomation ! Thank Passive Owl !

  • @robmaxu2303
    @robmaxu23033 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thank you! 👏

  • @mariamsargsian5194
    @mariamsargsian51942 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video♥

  • @luisraphael8374
    @luisraphael83743 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip mate...

  • @BEASTNYC
    @BEASTNYC3 жыл бұрын

    Very decent video. Question for POD, do you design using CMYK color mode? And making sure you are within "gamut for printing" range? thanks

  • @PassiveOwl

    @PassiveOwl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! It varies as I had no idea what I was doing when I started out, so many of my designs aren't optimised in this way. It's never caused a problem (that I'm aware of) though. It's my understanding that CMYK is a good idea, but it's still confusing as different POD sites use different colour profiles, so it depends what site you're using.

  • @BEASTNYC

    @BEASTNYC

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PassiveOwl aren't most of them use CMYK color code? because most of them cannot print real RGB colors?

  • @youshinet-shirtsplus7116
    @youshinet-shirtsplus7116 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I just , subscribed you are awesome, thanks for looking out for us. 👍

  • @stroke2202
    @stroke22022 жыл бұрын

    This video is amazing. You helped me get on task. You’re the man. #Subbed

  • @KevinBrightman
    @KevinBrightman3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome information

  • @TheArslan2076
    @TheArslan20763 жыл бұрын

    Cool tips! 👏

  • @sweetpiegwesu8399
    @sweetpiegwesu83993 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great content.I just wanted to know ,how do you check for copywrites on some of the texts.

  • @pekabhoo9653
    @pekabhoo965325 күн бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this.

  • @ZeeMadison123
    @ZeeMadison1232 жыл бұрын

    These video was helpful thanka

  • @rajannaik3921
    @rajannaik39213 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos

  • @khalilovicbouzafour4005
    @khalilovicbouzafour40053 жыл бұрын

    thanks alot that's really helpful

  • @algerianeagle9529
    @algerianeagle95293 жыл бұрын

    I like your videos keep the good work

  • @nikoladragovic186
    @nikoladragovic1863 жыл бұрын

    Great video.

  • @DRAWSKWA
    @DRAWSKWA3 жыл бұрын

    Wow love your editing. My shop I made a week ago is princess mochi designs

  • @wilsonmartin7068
    @wilsonmartin70683 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Work

  • @RJMartinez
    @RJMartinez3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video man

  • @PassiveOwl

    @PassiveOwl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers RJ!

  • @Youngajumma
    @Youngajumma3 жыл бұрын

    I haven’t had a single sale so far ... thank for your tips maybe I can improve myself

  • @AtlisDe

    @AtlisDe

    3 жыл бұрын

    depending on what you're selling and where, may have something to do with it. Try teepublic, I find that they do alot of sales that encourages new buyers.

  • @absmeeya6358
    @absmeeya63583 жыл бұрын

    Nice one 👌

  • @nonsookoye3163
    @nonsookoye31633 жыл бұрын

    The psychology aspect got me... Thanks....

  • @PassiveOwl

    @PassiveOwl

    3 жыл бұрын

    You might also like this one! kzread.info/dash/bejne/poGopc9pm7q0npM.html

  • @CeritaQinara

    @CeritaQinara

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PassiveOwl please give me an Indonesian translation or subtitles so that I understand when I continue your video on this channel give me a good response to my question, I wait, keep my enthusiasm🎉🎁🥰🎆

  • @findingtheanswerwithin348
    @findingtheanswerwithin348 Жыл бұрын

    great information....