Art & Design, from Logos to Etsy
To bring my Facebook and Etsy presence up to date with my brand, I've changed them to @meganpawlakarts and MeganPawlakArts respectively. I think this better describes the myriad interests I have. For example, I recently made myself a necklace and thought "I bet others would buy something like this too!" Jewelry, however, isn't my main… Continue reading My Brand
...of my family members shows me that most of them would prefer buying ready-made products. This is one of the reasons I made a move to have a second, independent shop on my website. While Etsy has the advantage of a large audience, it isn't in the spirit of Etsy to sell commercially produced products… Continue reading An Informal Poll
I have made it no secret that I don't have the time or space to sell physical items. I've taken a step back on that front and also added a new service to my repertoire. Unlike services such as Redbubble, I've discovered a company called Printful that can made print-on-demand products, but work in the… Continue reading Product Fulfillment
If you've tried to visit my blog or shop, you've probably noticed a crazy amount of changes. I've been unhappy with my theme and how it works with the shop I want. I was using WooCommerce, as it's quite powerful, but the settings were confusing, and it felt bulky to set up and use. So… Continue reading Changes
Starting on March 10th, all items in the St. Patrick's Day section of my Etsy Shop will be on sale for 50% off. Sale ends March 16th. Get the files early and make something fun this year. Take it easy and remember to smile!
I had to make a big decision about my shop. How much should I charge for a service? It's a question as old as time for artists. How to price your service or products within reason but also aggressively enough to earn meaningful amounts of money for your work. Since I'm still an e-commerce amateur,… Continue reading Aggressive Prices
You may have seen notifications from me if you follow my blog the last few days. That's because I upgraded my plan and opened a store! The Silver Stitchery I wanted to see if opening a separate store that I run myself would add to my profitability. Etsy has the advantage of being a well-established,… Continue reading Officially Open: The Silver Stitchery Stand-alone Shop
Coupons make sales. Even if it means you make less profit, sometimes it's worth it. Be good to your customers and they will be good to you. I'm trying to step up my game and be more active in promoting my shop and what I can do. I want to grow and learn. My next… Continue reading My goals
Remember I sdetailed my plans to use Redbubble.com as an outlet for some of my designs? It turns out the one piece that sells there is a watercolor piece of the Tybee Lighthouse outside of Savannah, GA. It's beautiful, but not what I'd thought would be my best seller. I guess I need to refocus… Continue reading A Strange Turn of Events
It's ok to be on a path different from the one you start out taking. My experience in the last 2 years has underscored just how unpredictable life is. While I still love design work, The exact type of work I do has shifted. I recently started a 50 Day Logo Challenge. By subscribing to… Continue reading Journeys Have Many Paths
