tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21215977591511087162024-03-20T07:10:01.113-04:00TPT Seller Tips and AdviceTips, Advice, and Motivation for Teachers Pay Teachers Sellers; Tips for New TPT SellersMisty Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10681859791146819780noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121597759151108716.post-34338866362284190512021-05-12T12:17:00.001-04:002021-05-12T12:20:06.465-04:00How I Spend My Week as a Full-Time TPT Seller<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGkc_Gl5S32Z2iYjQ1TWkevjOt6kcb00zvC61RyZakBJmVz7mdU_IWoIWhLe2E4Kb_AoVuSkE6SyrhujxsCmxjg4ULfwafuClFzY8Yya0SHhQPEpByNybdHnwdbIrevapKKg4Rtdzg_jk/s800/myweekasafulltimetpterimage+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="how i spend my week as a full-time tpt seller, TPT seller sitting at desk writing in planner" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGkc_Gl5S32Z2iYjQ1TWkevjOt6kcb00zvC61RyZakBJmVz7mdU_IWoIWhLe2E4Kb_AoVuSkE6SyrhujxsCmxjg4ULfwafuClFzY8Yya0SHhQPEpByNybdHnwdbIrevapKKg4Rtdzg_jk/s16000/myweekasafulltimetpterimage+copy.jpg" title="how i spend my week as a full-time tpt seller" /></a></div><br /><p>During the first year of doing TPT full-time I had to learn a lot - how to plan, how to be productive, how to focus, how to spend my day, and more!</p><p>In 2015, I lost & quit my job. I know you are thinking that doesn't make any sense. </p><p>Well, I was no longer going to be employed as a Special Ed Resource teacher in the district where I worked - I lost my job. They didn't hold my contract - my Special Ed Interlocal did. I was being moved to a position I did not feel qualified for nor did I want - so I quit my job. That's how that works. </p><p>For me, it was God opening the door for me to leave teaching where I was burnt out and having health problems. Teachers leave for different reasons. I didn't decide one day that I would go do TPT full-time. I was put into the position to do TPT full-time.</p><p>What I learned during that first year of being full-time was that I could apply my teaching skills of planning to help me use my days - most of the time - being productive.</p><p>So what does my week look like? It kind of depends on what is going on in my business. But here's how things go in general.</p><p>Each day - Monday through Friday - I start my day by getting up and getting ready for the day. Nope I don't spend my days in pajamas. I have time for my morning devotions and have breakfast. I hop on the computer and get caught up on the FB groups that I run. </p><p>Every Monday I plan out my week. I review the previous week's work and check off things on my goals/action sheet. I check to see what I still need to do to finish up my monthly goals and pick some priorities for the week. Then I fill out my planner - <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/TPT-Seller-Planner-4261344" target="_blank">TPT Seller Planner</a> - for the week so I am prepared and know what I'm working on. If I didn't do this, I'd sit around scrolling FB and IG for most of my day. Planning it out gives me direction!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Qwmx8qrIfm_4vUvYGL3wU_cJwNMA-FTx0vFZ_wbG-DVTbRiB8cMUd8ww4yxAxVAkXaHss7KEbP5xJUI1yC1QT21wKwUC3s4bvKbllBqk0cK9vnEIG8X4yX2CAgkS_I2j_Gxsu90QQsI/s1800/myweekasafulltimetpterpic+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="how i spend my week as a full-time tpt seller, image of planner pages" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1800" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Qwmx8qrIfm_4vUvYGL3wU_cJwNMA-FTx0vFZ_wbG-DVTbRiB8cMUd8ww4yxAxVAkXaHss7KEbP5xJUI1yC1QT21wKwUC3s4bvKbllBqk0cK9vnEIG8X4yX2CAgkS_I2j_Gxsu90QQsI/w640-h426/myweekasafulltimetpterpic+copy.jpg" title="how i spend my week as a full-time tpt seller" width="640" /></span></a></div><p>Throughout the week I work on my priorities. I do not have days where I'm doing content creation or posts for social media or blogging. I just fit in my priorities on the days that work best. For me this works because I can work around appointments, fun things, client calls, etc. It also lets me mix things up throughout the week.</p><p>You can definitely have "theme" days where you are doing product creation on Monday & Tuesday, marketing on Wednesday, blogging on Thursday, etc. I tried to do this and it wasn't my style. I do use the first week of the month to batch my social media, emails, and blog posts. Sometimes this doesn't work out well and sometimes it does depending on appointments and other things on the schedule. I'm flexible to go with whatever works best.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjswNZY0W11W6BiBu9_nGB-mv_ZIisfNejz6IOCmzvbtF8mibUhj3o_8z9coaaG63Vp5a7sBV-loa8aaKbeOy4gIPFqOCdZnDLYeSWrAj6xDD-EYKzKOUW3Fp1gcpYpsuwL_UcQIe96Qqk/s1800/myweekasafulltimetpterpic2+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="how i spend my week as a full-time tpt seller, image of weekly schedule" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1800" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjswNZY0W11W6BiBu9_nGB-mv_ZIisfNejz6IOCmzvbtF8mibUhj3o_8z9coaaG63Vp5a7sBV-loa8aaKbeOy4gIPFqOCdZnDLYeSWrAj6xDD-EYKzKOUW3Fp1gcpYpsuwL_UcQIe96Qqk/w640-h426/myweekasafulltimetpterpic2+copy.jpg" title="how i spend my week as a full-time tpt seller" width="640" /></span></a></div><p>I try to check emails & messages in the morning, at lunch, and in the late afternoon.</p><p>I do work from about 8-11 & 12-4. That's a choice I make because I don't have kids to look after and my husband still works. I don't usually do focused work that whole time though. I do check into my main FB group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/tpttipsandadvice" target="_blank">TPT Sellers Tipis and Advice</a> throughout the day.</p><p>That's how my schedule works. It's very flexible but with planned direction.</p><p>Some important things to remember whether you are doing TPT full-time or part-time:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Know your goals and priorities</li><li>Set your work hours</li><li>Plan out your day/week based on your goals and priorities</li><li>Work your plan but be flexible when you need to be</li></ul><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(29, 33, 41);">❖ </span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(29, 33, 41);">If you want to learn about creating a schedule, check out the post <a href="https://www.tptsellertipsandadvice.com/2016/06/summers-here.html" target="_blank">Summer's Here</a>.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(29, 33, 41);"><br /></span></div><div><span><span style="background-color: white;">❖ </span><span style="background-color: white;">If you are looking for some help with planning, goal setting, focus, and motivation, check out my course <a href="https://mistymiller.thinkific.com/courses/planandtakeaction">Plan and Take Action</a>. I will walk you through evaluating your time, setting goals, planning, and tips on focus and motivation.</span></span><br /><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOduB2EqhJpyPoOQkH60rWMblC_5CNIc4nZoKcMFW-la6RrAt5tF149UkH3yYg4G9R5z4Scj4iVhvo9XK3KYeofIFXzphlQFAMw0N5g4__9diYugyVZpne8DzP0DDg76GeLCdbUiW_oTY/s1600/courseimage+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image of desktop with Plan and Take Action, Image of laptop with view of inside course" border="0" data-original-height="1223" data-original-width="1600" height="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOduB2EqhJpyPoOQkH60rWMblC_5CNIc4nZoKcMFW-la6RrAt5tF149UkH3yYg4G9R5z4Scj4iVhvo9XK3KYeofIFXzphlQFAMw0N5g4__9diYugyVZpne8DzP0DDg76GeLCdbUiW_oTY/w640-h488/courseimage+copy.jpg" title="How I spend my week as a full-time TPT Seller" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx6X1oB8f1BDymcl5Z8iEmP5EYjm4YZbWfTF4irM9FBfV3OBfuIrvHr4B3a_BIMdObXAttrYyHHyBKVaj8DHTBsA-s7J5JCQhMIb9I2WX8SsVgJLA9Dm8Egj6ODwHf3IxqmHSFh1VYldE/s1500/myweekasafulltimetpterpin+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="how i spend my week as a full-time tpt seller, image of planning page with hand writing" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx6X1oB8f1BDymcl5Z8iEmP5EYjm4YZbWfTF4irM9FBfV3OBfuIrvHr4B3a_BIMdObXAttrYyHHyBKVaj8DHTBsA-s7J5JCQhMIb9I2WX8SsVgJLA9Dm8Egj6ODwHf3IxqmHSFh1VYldE/w426-h640/myweekasafulltimetpterpin+copy.jpg" title="how i spend my week as a full-time tpt seller" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Misty Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10681859791146819780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121597759151108716.post-65482395537492832042021-03-31T12:21:00.009-04:002021-03-31T12:27:08.576-04:00Using Software, Images, and Fonts in TPT Products<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEupscni4mpAGN-sYx4se3z8AA8HueNkZ7qKcrOJDOQzdDm6J0D40GRwU6rB3NPubpsF2TfFVevVlXUGF-FGy4hXhosomX8R2hNCPVYUKA-gtO29ZY84IZDQQL_jig4YcxZo3ccDFSnio/s800/usingsoftwareimagesfontsimage+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Using Software, Images, and Fonts in TPT Products; man sitting with laptop thinking" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEupscni4mpAGN-sYx4se3z8AA8HueNkZ7qKcrOJDOQzdDm6J0D40GRwU6rB3NPubpsF2TfFVevVlXUGF-FGy4hXhosomX8R2hNCPVYUKA-gtO29ZY84IZDQQL_jig4YcxZo3ccDFSnio/s16000/usingsoftwareimagesfontsimage+copy.jpg" title="Using Software, Images, and Fonts in TPT Products" /></a></div><p>It's so exciting when you sign up to sell on TPT. You start thinking about putting all of your classroom made things on there and the money you will make from people buying what you created.</p><p>However, we need to take a few moments and think about what we are doing and what we are uploading to TPT.</p><p>You are now selling. That means you are now a business. Which means everything you use and upload to TPT comes with some rules.</p><h4 style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: Georgia, serif; text-align: left;">❇</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: Georgia, serif; text-align: left;">❇ </span>THINK COMMERCIAL USE! <span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: Georgia, serif; text-align: left;">❇</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: Georgia, serif; text-align: left;">❇</span></span></b></h4><p>In this post, I want to focus on three areas</p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>software</li><li>images</li><li>fonts</li></ol>These are definitely not the only areas of selling where there are rules, but we'll start with these three.<p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Software</h3><p>You can use just about any software you want to create your resources. There are many choices out there including</p><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: Georgia, serif;">✢ </span>Powerpoint<br /><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: Georgia, serif;">✢ </span>Keynote<br /><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: Georgia, serif;">✢ </span>Canva<br /><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: Georgia, serif;">✢ </span>Photoshop<br /><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: Georgia, serif;">✢ </span>InDesign<br /><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: Georgia, serif;">✢ </span>Google Slides™<br /><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: Georgia, serif;">✢ </span>and many more!</p><p></p><div>When it comes to using software, you do need a version that is allowed to be used for commercial use. </div><div><br /></div><div>In my research, the Adobe programs such as Photoshop can be used to create commercial use items. Keynote (Mac) can also be used.</div><div><br /></div><div>Powerpoint will depend on which version you have. They have a version that can be used to create commercial use items. You can go to their site to see which one you need. </div><div><br /></div><div>It is always best to read the Terms for the program you want to use.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Images</h3><div>Many sellers use clipart, stock photos, borders, frames, background papers, etc. to create their resources. These are also items that need a commercial use license. </div><div><br /></div><div>Most clipart and stock photo sellers on TPT allow for commercial use in your TPT products. NOT all do though, so be sure to read their Terms of Use. </div><div><br /></div><div>I came across a TPT seller whose clipart was just what I was looking for. Fortunately I checked out the Terms of Use before buying because it was for personal use only. So do your research. If you can't figure it out, be sure to contact the seller and ask!</div><div><br /></div><div>If you purchase off of TPT - which there are many great sites out there to do so - be sure you read their Terms of Use. I cannot stress this enough. You want to follow the license that is provided with the images. Not following the Terms can get you into legal trouble.</div><div><br /></div><div>I do not recommend just going to Google images and downloading images or clipart that you find. That is not a legal way to find images for your products.</div><div><br /></div><div>Another part to using images in your resources is knowing how the images can be used. </div><div><br /></div><div><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">➨ </span>You may need an additional license for moveable pieces (think drag & drop activities in Google Slides™). </div><div><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">➨ </span>The license may only be good for one product. </div><div><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">➨ </span>The license may only be good for a certain number of copies sold. </div><div><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">➨ </span>If it has a person in the photo, you would need to make sure that a model release was obtained. </div><div><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">➨ </span>You don't want to use images that are marked for Editorial Use or Personal Use.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Fonts</h3><div>Fonts are the same as images. They need to be for commercial use and not personal use. </div><div><br /></div><div>Some font artists will allow the font to be used for free ONLY for personal use and require a purchase for commercial use. You need to purchase the license in order to use it in your resources. </div><div><br /></div><div>TPT is a great place to find commercial use fonts. I've also purchased from <a href="https://thehungryjpeg.com" target="_blank">The Hungry Jpeg</a>. You can find free commercial use fonts on various sites such as <a href="https://www.fontsquirrel.com" target="_blank">Font Squirrel</a>. You can use the fonts that come with your commercial use software as well.</div><div><br /></div><div><i><b>Just a note</b> - you cannot add purchased fonts to the Google apps. You can only use the fonts that are within their program. You can add fonts from their list just not from outside purchases.</i></div><div><br /></div><div>If you have been using any software, images, or fonts that you just happened to start with, be sure you check to see if they have a commercial use license for the way you are using them. If you have no idea where things came from, then it's best to replace them with new images or fonts that are for commercial use.</div><div><br /></div><div><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclaimer: I am NOT a lawyer and I am NOT giving you legal advice. I am just providing information to consider. You should seek out a lawyer for legal advice.</span></i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>Interested in learning more to get your TPT store on the right track? <a href="https://mistymiller.thinkific.com/courses/tpt-seller-course" target="_blank">My TPT Seller Course</a> can help you learn the ins and outs of selling on TPT. <a href="https://mistymiller.thinkific.com/courses/tpt-seller-course" target="_blank">Get enrolled today</a>!</div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjriCZWlUKIb4YYmzPkD9je3eWfIb-UYi5es3z4W8D7D71xLIuX7NwdItqalhm_8hohBmxEUUMxHLNxGH7MfCNU5l-b9GzkkJT16MBeSCV9q0rqUWN7GZ7Rg18VroGNQefw-P5gy_8L7os/s1500/usingsoftwareimagesfontspin+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Using Software, Images, and Fonts in TPT Products; man sitting with laptop thinking" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjriCZWlUKIb4YYmzPkD9je3eWfIb-UYi5es3z4W8D7D71xLIuX7NwdItqalhm_8hohBmxEUUMxHLNxGH7MfCNU5l-b9GzkkJT16MBeSCV9q0rqUWN7GZ7Rg18VroGNQefw-P5gy_8L7os/w426-h640/usingsoftwareimagesfontspin+copy.jpg" title="Using Software, Images, and Fonts in TPT Products" width="426" /></a></div></div><p></p>Misty Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10681859791146819780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121597759151108716.post-21972094901677648042021-03-25T08:00:00.001-04:002021-03-25T08:00:05.691-04:008 Ways to Stay Motivated<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYLCLXNzIwDNDYD1iCSbtP4lW0biN8wTa6oUwqoZ-_VEPAuvzFhn2kOMFNEyAtE7Vh28IACTnR252REnMibSaSgY7lMlSMylO8XETmcR3Ydxz_8oCiY4feDFPQf8no3bk4tv6J8-Pcdrk/s800/8waystostaymotivatedimage+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="8 Ways to Stay Motivated, woman at coffee shop smiling while on her laptop" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYLCLXNzIwDNDYD1iCSbtP4lW0biN8wTa6oUwqoZ-_VEPAuvzFhn2kOMFNEyAtE7Vh28IACTnR252REnMibSaSgY7lMlSMylO8XETmcR3Ydxz_8oCiY4feDFPQf8no3bk4tv6J8-Pcdrk/s16000/8waystostaymotivatedimage+copy.jpg" title="8 Ways to Stay Motivated" /></a></div><p>Motivation comes and goes. You always want to take advantage of it when it's with you.</p><p>I remember when I started my store and how motivated I was. I would teach all day, do paperwork, have a conference, and hurry home to work on some new product. I loved it, and I was so motivated!</p><p>I kind of enjoy starting things. Continuing to work on them can be a whole other story. So the motivation fades. Yep, it happens as I'm sure you have all figured out by now.</p><p>So what do we do about it?</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Here are some tips to help you when you are no longer motivated:</h3><p>1) <b>Work on something that excites you!</b> Sometimes what we are working on just isn't "floating our boat". Put it aside and switch gears. If you need something creative, start a new product. If you need something that is repetitive, create some pins or update product images. Again remember to come back and finish what you weren't so excited to work on. You don't want to find 20 unfinished products on your computer a year later.</p><p>2) <b>Do some thinking!</b> Think about why you aren't motivated. Think about what motivates you in the first place. Think about why you create products. Get your thoughts down in a journal. Do some brainstorming to discover some ways you can be motivated again.</p><p>3) <b>Go have some fun!</b> Maybe you are teaching all day and TPT-ing all night. This causes burn out which is not healthy. Find something fun to do that you would enjoy. Don't think about your store while you are having fun.</p><p>4) <b>Get some advice!</b> Find some way to get some business or self-help advice. You can do this through listening to some podcasts, reading a business book, or reading some motivational quotes.</p><p>5) <b>Set a timer and do the next step!</b> When our motivation is hiding, sometimes it's because fear starts creeping in. Maybe you are procrastinating starting a new product because you don't know what you want it to end up like. Maybe you are afraid of the technology. Don't let your fears get in your way. Decide the ONE step you need to take, set a timer, and do it. Then you can work on the next step. Then the next one after that. You don't have to think about the next 20 steps at one time.</p><p>6) <b>Find some accountability!</b> Accountability is another way to stay motivated. You can find a friend who you check in with each week, join or start a mastermind group (a small group of sellers who meet a couple of times a month to talk about their stores), or join an accountability group like my One Step Accountability Group. We do weekly challenges to help us stay motivated and working on our stores. You can learn more or join through this link: <a href="https://mistymiller.thinkific.com/courses/one-step-at-a-time-membership-2" target="_blank">One Step Accountability Group</a>.</p><p>7) <b>Switch your work area!</b> Using a different location to work can revitalize your motivation. You might try a different room in your house, the library, or a local coffee shop for a different work space.</p><p>8) <b>Take a break!</b> Sometimes we just need time off from working on our TPT store. The break could be a few hours to a couple of weeks. If you aren't feeling it, you probably aren't going to do your best work. However, you don't want to be gone too long. If you want to continue with your business, you will need to come back to working on it.</p><p>You'll go through different seasons in life. Sometimes you'll have more motivation than at other times depending on your unique situation.</p><p>My motivation has come and gone over the years that I've been selling. One thing I know is that I keep working to find it, and I haven't stopped building my business.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH3F1jm0A28c0jT9x_cmiaphF0Eq5Xb8jbaImTgSk0SKVSs6FQI3IKb4Y2c-wbqUXnT01bCTENycnDW8K0EvPQUW4K3sjHFeQDoFoqpkgR5EflCqAbwU3Azers26JdmjHgtgw3YKCEi5o/s1500/8waystostaymotivatedpin+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="8 Ways to Stay Motivated, woman at coffee shop smiling while on her laptop" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH3F1jm0A28c0jT9x_cmiaphF0Eq5Xb8jbaImTgSk0SKVSs6FQI3IKb4Y2c-wbqUXnT01bCTENycnDW8K0EvPQUW4K3sjHFeQDoFoqpkgR5EflCqAbwU3Azers26JdmjHgtgw3YKCEi5o/w426-h640/8waystostaymotivatedpin+copy.jpg" title="8 Ways to Stay Motivated" width="426" /></a></div>Misty Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10681859791146819780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121597759151108716.post-91957343832939075662021-02-26T08:55:00.006-05:002021-02-26T08:56:39.527-05:00Should I Start an Email List?<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBRz66_UiQ87vdrwPrGTnyuNtx1qsA-Cljgo-TVjLI-GChG80Z4IisOIF5qh0vGH_7YAdzxAKgYVOYyhVhc_2Y4sC5Y6TR6qY08OB8fgd2AbZWEoWfb6nlu1SDYdLIKtiDcJNqeclvkVU/s800/shouldistartanemaillistimage+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Should I Start an Email List laptop on table" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBRz66_UiQ87vdrwPrGTnyuNtx1qsA-Cljgo-TVjLI-GChG80Z4IisOIF5qh0vGH_7YAdzxAKgYVOYyhVhc_2Y4sC5Y6TR6qY08OB8fgd2AbZWEoWfb6nlu1SDYdLIKtiDcJNqeclvkVU/s16000/shouldistartanemaillistimage+copy.jpg" title="Should I Start an Email List" /></a></div><p></p><p>Do I need to have an email list?</p><p>As a TpT Seller, there are so many things that you need to do and so many things that you want to do. If you are reading posts in FB groups and listening to podcasts, it can get overwhelming.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">New Sellers and Email Lists</h3><p>If you are a new seller with just a few resources in your store, creating products should be your #1 priority. This should be a priority until you get quite a few quality products in your store and you feel like you have the hang of making products. </p><p>You could start an email list to start collecting emails. Just be aware that when you first start something there is a lot to learn. Having a lot to learn means that will take up a lot of your time. Which leads to not as much time to create products.</p><p>If you are feeling like this right now, it's probably not a good time to tackle an email list.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFJs-FRtYSTUaybQyzrreIPSE1_GI7t25l41E8DzZztXNCv0oyfh1WchbL6pGPR0JPVjiAmfHaCjj2dtJe94zg1Qlcuta4h90FeH91c4hQaCNsA2ivZUnvxNljqv1jgk3yq1JJriGY4Aw/s800/shouldistartanemaillistimage2+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Should I Start an Email List: Overwhelmed? Wait, Woman with laptop looking overwhelmed" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="800" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFJs-FRtYSTUaybQyzrreIPSE1_GI7t25l41E8DzZztXNCv0oyfh1WchbL6pGPR0JPVjiAmfHaCjj2dtJe94zg1Qlcuta4h90FeH91c4hQaCNsA2ivZUnvxNljqv1jgk3yq1JJriGY4Aw/w400-h250/shouldistartanemaillistimage2+copy.jpg" title="Should I Start an Email List" width="400" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Not so New Sellers and Email Lists</h3><p>If you have been a seller for a bit and have the hang of making quality products, then it's time to branch out into some marketing.</p><p>There are many options for marketing which you can check out here in <a href="https://www.tptsellertipsandadvice.com/2016/08/ways-to-market-your-tpt-products.html" target="_blank">Ways to Market Your TPT Products</a>. One way is an email list.</p><p>If you are feeling like this right now, an email list is something you should consider.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHAtjon44crKYWCbPP2Px0DLlS-AzSET1J5Q3_D9tm6HhUn5Ra1FWiYJlZ3vT89Dd4H5JTpHqGPnggRQwYdnh2c995yZK1CUdbSp7bVk648eSCHmODvkz4jfScgcz1etpLOBdkQws47Sk/s800/shouldistartanemaillistimage3+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Should I Start an Email List: Comfortable? Start, Woman at laptop smiling and relaxed" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="800" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHAtjon44crKYWCbPP2Px0DLlS-AzSET1J5Q3_D9tm6HhUn5Ra1FWiYJlZ3vT89Dd4H5JTpHqGPnggRQwYdnh2c995yZK1CUdbSp7bVk648eSCHmODvkz4jfScgcz1etpLOBdkQws47Sk/w400-h250/shouldistartanemaillistimage3+copy.jpg" title="Should I Start an Email List" width="400" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Benefits of Email Lists</h3><p>Email lists are beneficial to your business. Here are a few reasons why you would want to start an email list:</p><p>1) You own your list. </p><p>2) There are no social media algorithms to worry about.</p><p>3) You'll be able to connect with your ideal customers and build relationships with them.</p><p>4) It gives you a way to market your resources.</p><p>5) You'll have an audience who likes what you do, and you'll be able to survey them for future products.</p><p>If you are ready to start marketing, then get started with building your email list. </p><p>If you need help, check out my <a href="https://mistymiller.thinkific.com/courses/getting-started-with-email-lists" target="_blank">Getting Started with Email Lists course</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://mistymiller.thinkific.com/courses/getting-started-with-email-lists" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Should I Start an Email List: Getting Started with Email Lists Course, laptop open on table" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1440" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGO-Dt5W0mQxov2yg7rYeyRuUIqi3QDiayoT2rXpw3AvgjdW5nbYTr9hI0Bmv_hA4BlbK_4T2RGFh9TpXeE_UsuLVxa6lq3_ltsR8prnMRYIW4RAfZ2_Y8liZ-nGzxVFMqN6zk1a9Ce-E/w400-h200/emaillistshead+copy.jpg" title="Should I Start an Email List" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGcabNRbQzupqXgqJcbOLBItpY082xEny2ZjBsVQm5s0aJyyoHmipBPOABsRxbXIl50xkNYVfdAp2Rdj1VuSI1T-xoWDK5IaCCxsfzs-0yyC-t1rq1mJphZavIVmks1CUEwVMxi6LV0sQ/s1500/shouldistartanemaillistpin+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Should I Start an Email List, open laptop on table" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGcabNRbQzupqXgqJcbOLBItpY082xEny2ZjBsVQm5s0aJyyoHmipBPOABsRxbXIl50xkNYVfdAp2Rdj1VuSI1T-xoWDK5IaCCxsfzs-0yyC-t1rq1mJphZavIVmks1CUEwVMxi6LV0sQ/w426-h640/shouldistartanemaillistpin+copy.jpg" title="Should I Start an Email List" width="426" /></a></div>Misty Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10681859791146819780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121597759151108716.post-638541376871965692021-01-21T14:05:00.003-05:002021-01-21T14:05:33.001-05:00Celebration Over Comparison<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiarZyU1NMEfhyphenhyphenmTHnjd6Li4PBOxd2KJ-7wjorx639nLMfwlTpAIVuyvNFHdF1dLlrtmxB6cQdKP_fICLjBH68DTwbJrwZellDksNXS71Ljeb6MTO4CKgw8yIV7UbG-ydfqNNGer9oRj08/s800/celebrationovercomparisonimage+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Celebration Over Comparison" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiarZyU1NMEfhyphenhyphenmTHnjd6Li4PBOxd2KJ-7wjorx639nLMfwlTpAIVuyvNFHdF1dLlrtmxB6cQdKP_fICLjBH68DTwbJrwZellDksNXS71Ljeb6MTO4CKgw8yIV7UbG-ydfqNNGer9oRj08/s16000/celebrationovercomparisonimage+copy.jpg" title="Celebration Over Comparison" /></a></div><p>Having a business has some downfalls. One huge downfall is making comparisons. You start comparing yourself and how you are doing compared to others.</p><p>You can't help yourself! You see their social media posts. You see their blogs. You see their stores. Everything looks great. You just know they have the perfect life and the perfect business. And you start wondering what's wrong with you.</p><p>The fears come to the surface. Jealousy starts seeping in. You start feeling that your products aren't good enough - that you aren't good enough. You start spending more time with your negative thoughts than spending time working in your business and being you.</p><p>I've been there. I've spent plenty of time comparing myself with others. I've spent plenty of times entertaining all of the negative thoughts that have crowded my mind. It has been paralyzing at times. I've cried a lot. I've had times where I decided I wasn't good enough to do a project I wanted to do. I've had times where I just knew my products weren't good enough. Mentally I've been in some hard places.</p><p>But there is HOPE!</p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>It takes moving past your fears. </b></h3><p>One day I decided I had to stop comparing myself to others. I had to stop believing lies I was telling about myself - I'm not good enough, I don't know enough, etc. I had to move on. </p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>It takes changing your mindset. </b></h3><p>I decided that negativity wasn't working for me. A person can only cry so much. I decided that I wanted to continue building my business. I decided on the paths for my business. I decided to start doing things that I wanted to do and figure it out along the way. Many of you know that I am a person with faith and a love for God. Daily devotion time spent in my Bible really helped me. </p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>It means taking control of your thoughts. </b></h3><p>This is hard to do! I still have negative thoughts run through my head. BUT now I stop them. I decide that I don't want to think that. I tell myself something positive and move on. Some days are harder than others but it is getting easier.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>I've learned over the years to celebrate instead of compare!</b></h3><p>There are so many wonderful things to celebrate every single day. I can celebrate big wins but I can also celebrate small wins. Size does not matter. Celebrating and being grateful for the journey matter more.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>I can celebrate that I finished a product. </li><li>I can celebrate that I reached a certain milestone. </li><li>I can celebrate that I managed to write a blog post after a year. </li><li>I can celebrate that I made a choice to work in my business. </li><li>I can celebrate that I sold a product. </li><li>I can celebrate that I had my best day ever. </li><li>I can celebrate that I decided to do that project I'd put off for 3 years.</li><li>I can celebrate that I saw someone's post or product and I didn't start comparing myself to her.</li></ul><div>Everyone can move past comparison and into the area of celebration. Find the good in what you do and who you are and celebrate those accomplishments daily.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLZTn6djRE-c3Y6rj4s90OorqlwfGVaG3LQ006wnJ49iKQm1a6DXaHY1cc7DhQ3QeAROy0HYd3swPjZYJ5FRQBo15lnJ-CApG5ashv6F9YeOMKe2cZNxHblNfsSVIjIfy7WzCnBDTBndU/s1080/another+woman.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Celebration Over Comparison" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLZTn6djRE-c3Y6rj4s90OorqlwfGVaG3LQ006wnJ49iKQm1a6DXaHY1cc7DhQ3QeAROy0HYd3swPjZYJ5FRQBo15lnJ-CApG5ashv6F9YeOMKe2cZNxHblNfsSVIjIfy7WzCnBDTBndU/w400-h400/another+woman.png" title="Celebration Over Comparison" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiec3NDCtzkDJdlX_qztwZ3ruV_P6_HReeInqbXNa0WfmQdvnT-K3cscwda5xzrgYbf20uYPmMxsAxUv-4znqkS8F_ZB5BNaT8WH30xe3vZrlMFWhH0pZnt3w3SOmihhSYaLfvEPENdd_M/s1500/celebrationovercomparisonpin+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Celebration Over Comparison" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiec3NDCtzkDJdlX_qztwZ3ruV_P6_HReeInqbXNa0WfmQdvnT-K3cscwda5xzrgYbf20uYPmMxsAxUv-4znqkS8F_ZB5BNaT8WH30xe3vZrlMFWhH0pZnt3w3SOmihhSYaLfvEPENdd_M/w426-h640/celebrationovercomparisonpin+copy.jpg" title="Celebration Over Comparison" width="426" /></a></div>Misty Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10681859791146819780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121597759151108716.post-18095605670338889162020-10-09T10:23:00.010-04:002021-01-21T10:38:18.803-05:00Attractive Pins You can Actually Create in 4 Easy Steps<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Designing Pins for Pinterest in 4 Easy Steps" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAoDVC9B97rx7vcPrxyql_gXn3cxRv4ke58po-N1L0euCAeHoMbw3zLRB2IDV6FSF-R_dNO1ELej8ftb21SBaRIlg3jN2RhAXjqFIgyeuspnhw7fCHL0jV9j1dBrYr9i0iAWUJD-eUVyo/s16000/designingpinterestpinsimage+copy.jpg" title="Attractive Pins You can Actually Create in 4 Easy Steps" /></div><p>You finally had time to sit down and finish your resource. You have it uploaded to TPT and you give yourself a high five. Now you wonder how people are going to see it. </p><p>You know Pinterest is a good option for getting views on your resources. But that means you have to spend a great deal of time creating more images and pins. You just finished a cover that took you ages to do. </p><p>You start thinking about your favorite binge-watching show. It calls to you. You could spend more time and create a pin or maybe you'll just not bother this time and go watch your show. </p><p>What should you do?</p><p>What if I told you designing pins for Pinterest is really not complicated and shouldn't take you a lot of time? Plus you will still have time for that favorite show!</p><p>It's true! There are only 4 things you need to do when designing pins.</p><p>Before we get started with the "how to", many sellers want to know why they can't pin their product covers. Well, you can do that and it works fine for some sellers. I don't recommend it because it isn't the preferred Pinterest size.</p><p>Wait...Pinterest has a preferred size? </p><p>Yes! Read on my friend. <span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: medium;">☺</span></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Step 1: Software and Size</h3><p>1) Choose your preferred pin-making software. Some suggestions include</p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">⇒</span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); color: #6d655a; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span>PowerPoint</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">⇒</span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); color: #6d655a; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span>KeyNote</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">⇒</span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); color: #6d655a; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span>Photoshop</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">⇒</span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); color: #6d655a; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span>Illustrator</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">⇒</span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); color: #6d655a; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span>Canva</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">⇒</span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); color: #6d655a; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span>directly on Pinterest - very limited so I don't recommend</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">⇒</span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); color: #6d655a; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span>Tailwind - creation tool is in beta right now</div></blockquote><p style="text-align: left;">2) Set your page size to a <b>2:3 ratio</b>. This is the preferred pin size whether you create regular pins, video pins, or carousel pins. You can do something like 6 inches by 9 inches or 8 inches by 12 inches. In pixels that would be something like 1000 pixels by 1500 pixels. At last check, Canva has this template already set to 1000 px by 1500 px.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Designing Pinterest Pins with PowerPoint" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUXOL12CMxnAUKN-H7-oS2vZPwHceuZi3Fcr8onjWlK6mpFD1kr-vXsBHN3RPJNW51FjmkJ1qMyx8XwuCVI4Ro2ClEg8RrtGLTuVbE41rVh2qNwdRmMmE0Rc7TUO6VK_jsUQaYBBpqImA/s16000/designingpinterestpins1+copy.jpg" title="Attractive Pins You can Actually Create in 4 Easy Steps" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Designing Pinterest Pins with Canva" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmBprQhI9J_OXYwzygbDPku7UNZrvvsjOwSzds7Ej0lZfXnw8yBpGIW0T4TTTX7tbBnPEUzZzlHbZe7D2XeQBEDDQxS0fAr797owH32huY8lSjSd4gub2ccK-cFGtEpunRtxQ5SzE4k8k/s16000/designingpinterestpins2+copy.jpg" title="Attractive Pins You can Actually Create in 4 Easy Steps" /></div><p>So we now have a program and have it set up for the preferred size. Now what?</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Step 2: Images</h3><p>1) You need at least one image. You can have multiple images if you want. Just don't let it get too busy. </p><p>2) Choose an image that would <b>get their attention</b>. Think about colors that would pop, various angles, good lighting, etc. You can use </p><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">⇒</span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); color: #6d655a; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span>a photo you've taken of the resource<br /><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: small;">⇒</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); color: #6d655a; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span>a commercial use stock photo representing or relating to the topic<br /><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: small;">⇒</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); color: #6d655a; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span>digital images or screenshots along with a stock photo or plain background</blockquote><p><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #990000;">✢ </span></span><span style="color: #990000;">If you want more information about video pins, go to my post</span> <a href="https://www.tptsellertipsandadvice.com/2019/10/how-to-make-video-pin-for-pinterest.html" target="_blank">How to Make a Video Pin for Pinterest</a>. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Pin with Photograph of Image" border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj0GuBv3mxMkFeuQRAHEuRzwhE2OjVVRMa0fZhqPVWz6V-F66ZQunZBDenrxgNXev_jnaqqDdM__nQdkwXqlt-_QaO135TQiU5mhs5VhrCS_SE-6rBqh8s3QPaB8cpd6i6zuhXcEuaIdc/w267-h400/snapshotmultiplyfractionsworksheetspin2a+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Attractive Pins You can Actually Create in 4 Easy Steps" width="267" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pin Using Photograph of Product, Easy to Read Fonts, Minimal Extra Text, Logo<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Step 3: Text</h3><p>1) Add a bit of text that can easily be read. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;">☞</span></span><b><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;"> I did not say a LOT of text! </span></b><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;">☜</span></span></p><p>I like to add my title and maybe a bit of a subheading. Too much text </p><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: small;">⇒</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); color: #6d655a; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span>can be overwhelming<br /><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: small;">⇒</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); color: #6d655a; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span>could cover up all of your product image<br /><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: small;">⇒</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); color: #6d655a; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span>could get too small to be read easily</blockquote><p></p><p>2) Keep in mind <b>fonts matter</b>! This isn't the time to use your really cute fonts that are hard to read in a small size. Test a few different ones out to be sure they are readable. You don't want to make it difficult for the person looking to read your text. Help them out and keep your text simple.</p><p>3) Be sure the font color is easy to see and doesn't blend in with the background. You may want to put a block of color behind your text to help it stand out. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Pin with Stock Image" border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguNY3-2oxd9h5Ub_8BtfPzig-1eqaXQfkHCCEhNhV_UHeR3zXtQV8HVaYvsX2LMOzapOWzge0wR2HBpoXZ17GvzTXtvtCn99afQ-ri1evCZM3JkAKj3KkKqYJ1ZQdymax82sOKHALj0ws/w267-h400/flattensecurepin+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Attractive Pins You can Actually Create in 4 Easy Steps" width="267" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pin Using Stock Photo, Easy to Read Fonts, Logo, Website URL<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Step 4: Identify Yourself</h3><p>1) Add your identifying mark(s). This could be</p><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: small;">⇒</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #6d655a;"> </span></span></span>your logo<br /><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: small;">⇒</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); color: #6d655a; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span>your name<br /><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: small;">⇒</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); color: #6d655a; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span>your website URL<div><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: small;">⇒</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); color: #6d655a; font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: Georgia, serif;">your TPT URL</span></div></blockquote><div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Pin with Stock Photo and Digital Image of Product" border="0" data-original-height="827" data-original-width="551" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAEC-kHbpO_TVhJly-qMMiEus3tR9xPOQFpY_O3Ph77fhhgfHAdkIDHSa1Y_xdvVlyhlUbalNIbsSVBplr7q9AGycmKbSZ4UA5aro3L3QQogN7gc237rGeDpZdh41bMmHX44IdIEIy4Z0/w266-h400/snapshotmultiplyfractionsworksheetspin1b+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Attractive Pins You can Actually Create in 4 Easy Steps" width="266" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pin Using Stock Photo and Screenshot of Product, Easy to Read Fonts, Minimal Extra Text, Logo<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>That's it! You don't need anything complicated. </p><p>Once your pin is completed, you can upload it to Pinterest. Check out <a href="https://www.tptsellertipsandadvice.com/2016/04/pinterest-tips-part-3.html" target="_blank">Pinterest Tips Part 3</a> to see how.</p><p>You might be thinking, "I'm not a good designer. I'm not creative enough to do this."</p><p>My response: YOU CAN DO THIS! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Believe you can and you're halfway there" border="0" data-original-height="305" data-original-width="800" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2iNQj0sBCUbm5mem1c8tS5KrJ_Wc1p5vp22QgqkchG9Yhc9kmspgKujKbYMMJASes43J2jqq9_Zp-jSGiTEjDu6Q8UUHIIylP2QGlnz0Xt3CuKh00-NUW0Pi7yHrBhmNJ8xPcpgZDDJs/w640-h244/designingpinterestpinsquote+copy.jpg" title="Attractive Pins You can Actually Create in 4 Easy Steps" width="640" /></div><p>It does take some practice. <span style="color: #0b5394; font-weight: bold;">TEMPLATES</span> are a great option when creating pins. The pin designs for my resources are reused as templates.</p><p>You can also find pin templates on sites like Canva. They are free to use. The templates may have paid elements or images on them. You can either pay for those items or delete them and use your own.</p><p>It's time for you to start making some eye-catching pins. They really don't take long and are easy to make if you keep things simple. And you'll still have time for some binge-watching of your favorite show after you create a few pins. <span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">☺</span></p><p><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">Interested in some free Canva pin templates? Sign up below. Don't forget to confirm your email in order to receive the link!</span></p>
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<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="4 Easy Steps to Design Pins for Pinterest" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7DpsAiai1I0vblFSZ_n5i1NdGhaHmfEOG60ZQHpCpfCAh9kWlispwXVcvm5YUy7qeZWJp6RhoGw5F3oH3DrgY9N53sr3EAgO9f5VnIOnmljamcOlvg41Icr-HmHqYFvobrjyvv0E0yVo/w427-h640/designingpinterestpinspin+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Attractive Pins You can Actually Create in 4 Easy Steps" width="427" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div>Misty Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10681859791146819780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121597759151108716.post-27621939546339829312020-09-09T14:47:00.000-04:002020-09-09T14:47:16.051-04:007 Mistakes to Avoid when Uploading a New TPT Product<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="7 Mistakes to Avoid when Uploading a New TPT Product, Teachers Pay Teachers Product, TPT Seller Help" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfCslUMAjdEboHGnVKnEHwOmK5N97cd1DWJgOP5l5ASreFJh-eRMmeIcWO96Ox_AqYLpCdFiwmgTed7DoEWebf4-GJSHa3Lhb54wmFSkP1VhNifmLwwDSZ3bvv7rKO2Yd2S6wyTtUPkR0/s16000/mistakestoavoiduploadingimage+copy.jpg" title="7 Mistakes to Avoid when Uploading a New TPT Product" /></p><p>When I first started selling on Teachers Pay Teachers, I made a lot of mistakes just like everyone else when they first start. One of the areas I made a lot of mistakes was uploading a product. I didn't know the ins and outs of uploading a product. I just wanted to get my creation up as fast as possible. Now that I've been selling for several years I'm pretty comfortable uploading new products. I'm going to go through 7 things that you want to make sure you take notice of when uploading a new product to your TPT store. I look at a lot of stores each week and these are items that I notice missing in a lot of new stores.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">1) Are you just writing a sentence or 2 for your description?</h3><div>Many times new sellers will write just a couple of sentences in the description box and quickly move on. We actually need to put a bit more into that box. </div><div><br /></div><div>I recommend doing the following:</div><div><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">⇒</span> Write a paragraph about the product and why the buyer needs it.</div><div><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">⇒</span> Add a bullet point list about what is included in the product.</div><div><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">⇒</span> Add any other information about the product. Be sure to use paragraphs and lists to do this and not just paragraphs. People don't want to read paragraph after paragraph.</div><div><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">⇒</span> Link to a few resources or custom categories. Linking to all of your store really doesn't do you any good. No one is going to click on all of those links.</div><div><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">⇒</span> Remind them to follow your store.</div><div><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">⇒</span> Remind them to leave feedback.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;">2) Are you using keywords in the first 3 lines of your description?</h3><div>The first 3 lines of your description is called the snippet. In the snippet you want to use keywords or keyword phrases (long tail keywords) to help people find your product in search. </div><div><br /></div><div>Be sure to do a keyword search. You can do this right on TPT using the search bar. When you start typing, keywords and phrases start being populated. Those are terms that people are typing into the search bar. Spend some time doing the research. It will definitely be worth it.</div><div><br /></div><div>Do not just make a list of keywords in your snippet ( or anywhere in your description for that matter). Add the keywords into your description so they sound natural. Use variations from what you used in the title. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0YHQUoL44WZ6NOG00Yujm8OlU0SIgIJ5FOjpjX5kcu2baBTdcGplpHS2md-WMYC82fWpGyygbGT-_mjZ0Mk-demDCVvo67m_iGzOkcW1L6ze3ROYTb7avMq9l13iH2stFJPSbqagCTwI/s800/listing2+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="7 Mistakes to Avoid when Uploading a New TPT Product, Description Example" border="0" data-original-height="771" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0YHQUoL44WZ6NOG00Yujm8OlU0SIgIJ5FOjpjX5kcu2baBTdcGplpHS2md-WMYC82fWpGyygbGT-_mjZ0Mk-demDCVvo67m_iGzOkcW1L6ze3ROYTb7avMq9l13iH2stFJPSbqagCTwI/s16000/listing2+copy.jpg" title="7 Mistakes to Avoid when Uploading a New TPT Product" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">3) Are you uploading a cover?</h3><div>The cover is the very first thumbnail spot that says Main Cover on the Upload screen. I personally like to make my covers square - any square size will do. Some people like rectangular covers. That's fine as well. It is a personal preference. Whichever size you choose, just choose one and make sure all products - free and paid - have covers uploaded.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;">4) Are you adding thumbnails?</h3><div>I personally never use the Auto-generate feature on the Upload screen. I always add my own thumbnails. Thumbnails can be rectangular or square. I generally like to show pages of the product. For some products I make square thumbnails and add some text. Just like covers, be sure to have thumbnails. You do want to use all of your thumbnail space allowed - 1 cover+3 thumbnails.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;">5) Are you adding a regular preview?</h3><div>Previews should be added to each paid product. I think it is best to show off the product with preview watermarks on each page. You want to help your buyers know if your resource is right for them and their students. You don't have to show each page, but do show some close ups.</div><div><br /></div><div><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">⇒</span><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: small;"> </span>For more information about Thumbnails and Previews, you can check out my <a href="https://www.tptsellertipsandadvice.com/2020/04/thumbnails-and-previews.html" target="_blank">Thumbnails and Previews post</a>.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;">6) Are you choosing too many grade levels?</h3><div>Be selective about the grade levels you are choosing. I know there are some areas where you need to use a lot of grade levels. Try to narrow it down to 4 grade levels or less. I like to only tag 2-3. Try to think of the main grade levels the product is written for and not if the students are above level or below level (I know there are exceptions to that statement). Looking at the standards will help you with that determination. Also the clipart and fonts you use will make a difference. If it is marked K-6, that's a really huge span. I would not use the same clipart for those grade levels nor the same font sizing. Think it through first. Don't try and "reach them all".</div><h3 style="text-align: left;">7) Are you adding in page numbers?</h3><div style="text-align: left;">Page numbers should be added for all products. You can just put a number in. Or you can add words to your page numbers. You might want to say something like 8 printable, 5 digital. You could say 12 PDF, 6 Slides. I do not count the cover, Terms of Use, or Credits page in my count. I do count everything else including directions and answer keys.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="7 Mistakes to Avoid when Uploading a New TPT Product, Product Listing Example" border="0" data-original-height="693" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj497y9bmjlBzTQX8coAHABZ6zCVPBBiP_avClbD10hOEpr_texYxrhoQhEVj_RRVMNqFgZlAt5cVG3vfIXsaQ7TY1VyK1lCrBQU4Lnuy7DHqZibqYJjCF0gZ7ZUiC9i4Jpj4uOpI9rDo8/s16000/listing1+copy.jpg" title="7 Mistakes to Avoid when Uploading a New TPT Product" /></div><div><br /></div><div>It's time to go check your products. Are you including everything that I've listed here? If not, click on the product, choose Edit, and fix what needs fixing.</div><div>
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You've created your resource and you are uploading it to TPT. You see some extra spaces that say Preview and Thumbnails. You are now wondering if you should put anything there or just ignore those boxes. I have some popular questions to answer today dealing with thumbnails and previews. So let's just jump right in!<br />
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Thumbnails and previews - is there a difference?</h3>
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<span face=""helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">➻ </span>Some people will click on the preview. I like to think of the preview as letting the buyer know with images what they will be getting if they purchase your resource. </div>
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<span face=""helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">◈ </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">pages right from the resource</span></span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">➻ </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I generally just use pages right from the resource. This shows the potential buyer what your work looks like.</span></span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">➻</span><span face=""helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The space is square if you want to get fancy. I would not suggest doing collages because the space is small.</span></span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: red;">⚠</span><span face=""helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: red;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;">I avoid putting answer keys in this space. Students are getting pretty smart about what TPT is.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Buyers want to see what they are getting. It's important that they get a good sense of the resource through the preview before they spend their money. This means showing some close ups of what is on the pages.</span></span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">➻</span><span face=""helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For the preview, I like to show most of the resource.</span></span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">➻</span><span face=""helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I upload this as a PDF.</span></span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: red;">⚠</span><span face=""helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: red;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;">I avoid putting answer keys in the preview.</span></span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">➻</span><span face=""helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You can also pages that have a few sheets and add some text like "teacher directions", "answer keys are provided", "has 3 levels for differentiation", "includes a printable version and a digital version", etc.</span></span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">➻</span><span face=""helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You can do collages here, but I try to avoid putting too many pages on one image. </span></span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">➻</span><span face=""helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I do set the PDF to not allow printing. This is done when you password protect it. </span></span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">➻</span><span face=""helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I put a preview watermark on each usable page.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You can check out a couple of my previews <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Multiplying-and-Dividing-Fractions-Math-Challenge-Survivor-5302983">here</a> and <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Multiplying-Decimals-and-Whole-Numbers-Math-with-Riddles-Distance-Learning-Math-858389">here</a>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Do I need a Video Preview?</span></h3>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A Video Preview is an option and it is totally up to you if you also include one. If your resource is better explained through a video, then you should add that. Keep it under about 2 minutes. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><span face=""helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">⚠</span><span face=""helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">This<span style="font-family: inherit;"> should not replace the regular preview.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">So head to your store and see if you have thumbnails and a preview for each resource. If not, add it to your To Do List to add them.</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Interested in learning more on how to make thumbnails, previews, covers, and more. Check out my <a href="https://mistymiller.thinkific.com/courses/tpt-seller-course" target="_blank">Next Step Seller Course</a>.</span></span></div>
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I love fonts. I have well over 2,000 on my computer. I am such a fanatic. Even with that amount I keep buying more.</div>
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I love clipart. I can't even imagine the number of clipart sets I've downloaded over the years. I've had to stop buying the really cutesy stuff because I can't use it on my resources. So it just sits there staring at me.<br />
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Something I discovered about a year ago was Doodle Fonts. Be still my heart. I can have clipart that works like a font. SO IN LOVE! So of course when I found them, I had to buy them. It didn't matter if I was going to use them or not. They now live on my computer. Most of them do get used.<br />
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Since I have a few and they work like fonts, I was having trouble knowing which one I wanted to use and which letter it was. The designers are great in that generally include an image of all the clips and what letter it corresponds to. But then I was having to go to the folder and open it up. I needed some organization and something that was right in front of me.<br />
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So here's what I did.<br />
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1) Grab some 4x6 blank (no lines) index cards and load into your printer.<br />
2) Open up the image the designer includes.<br />
3) Print each one to your index card. I printed the upper and lowercase on separate cards instead of back-to-back.<br />
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4) Punch holes in the corner.<br />
5) Add cards to a binder ring.<br />
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Woohoo! Now I can see the doodles, which set it is, and which letter to hit without too much effort.<br />
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Now some of you may be wondering about Doodle Fonts and how you can get your hands on these fabulous goodies. I have Doodles from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/KA-Fonts-Doodle-Fonts-Growing-Bundle-3530945">Kaitlynn Albani</a>, <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Perfect-Blend-Fonts-Doodle-Fonts-3383322">A Perfect Blend</a>, <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Doodle-Fonts-by-Bunny-On-A-Cloud-Its-a-Growing-Bundle-4471009?aref=gizsp4n6">Bunny on a Cloud</a>, and <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Doodle-Fonts-Complete-Bundle-Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah-Designs-4265588">Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah</a>. There are others out there.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">Why did I earn a different amount for my resource </span></b><b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">than I usually do?</span></b></div>
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This happens often and there are different reasons that this could happen. Here are some of the reasons for the price difference.<br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">✮</span></span><span style="color: #6d655a; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 35px;"> </span>You earned less than your regular earnings after commission. You are a premium seller, your resource is less than $3, and the buyer only purchased your resource. In this case, you are charged a 15 cent transaction fee because the buyer's cart total was less than $3.<br />
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Teachers wanting to get started with a Teachers Pay Teachers store are always looking for tips and advice on how to do it and what they should know from the beginning. Today I'm sharing some tips for you if you are in that spot.<br />
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I started selling on TPT in August of 2013. I previously had a business of creating and selling digital scrapbook kits. I made a little extra "fun money". Well, the lady who owned the site closed it. That left me with a need to find something that would continue to provide that $30-50 a month "fun money".<br />
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As I was browsing TPT for things to purchase for my classroom, I realized that selling on TPT could be my thing. As a Special Ed Resource teacher, I had been making things forever for my students. So I jumped right in. I had no idea what I was doing. There weren't FB groups to get advice from. There weren't blog posts to read or YouTube videos to watch. You could get a bit of information from the forums. That was it. You could say that I was just winging it. But through much perseverance it worked!<br />
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There are many things that I would have wanted to know from the beginning. There is A LOT to learn with running a TPT store. Here are a few tips that will help you get started if you are excited about taking the next step.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">1) How can I get more Followers?</span></b><br />
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Followers will come in spurts. It will be slow. Organic is the best way to go. You want people to follow you that are interested in your products.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">2) My buyers aren't leaving feedback. What can I do?</span></b><br />
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The overall feedback percentage is pretty low - think 10-20%. The percentage is even lower for free resources. You can remind people to leave feedback at the end of your description and in your resources. You do want your feedback to come from people who actually use (or will use) your products so don't make something free just to get feedback (that includes doing this in FB groups with sellers).<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">3) Should I pay for the Premium Membership? </span></b><br />
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I feel like if you are really wanting to sell on TPT you should just pay the Premium fee. It's about $60 a year. That means if you are making at least $5 a month it's worth it. You will receive a lot more in earnings as a Premium seller vs a Basic seller.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">4) If I do sell something when & how do I get paid?</span></b><br />
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All payouts are paid through PayPal - don't forget to put your PayPal email when setting up a store. TPT usually pays on the 10th of each month. They do have until the 21st to pay us. Your payout will be for the month before. For example, anything that you earn in November is paid in December. Also know that PayPal does charge a fee (even though you don't see it). So your payout will be less that fee. The fee is never more than $1.<br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>5) Where can I find my stats?</b></span><br />
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The Dashboard will be your "home". You can view any sales & how much you earned. You can view how many people are viewing your store. You can also see where people are coming from (traffic).<br />
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You can also find stats (these aren't always as accurate) on the My Statistics Page. For individual sales, check out the My Sales Report page.<br />
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TPT also has an app that you can download to get some stats.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">6) Do I need to have a blog, email list, FB, IG, and Pinterest accounts</span></b>?<br />
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You will see people talking about blogs, email lists, FB pages, FB groups, Instagram, and Pinterest accounts. That's a lot of things to think about. Do you need all of them? No. You can, but you don't have to. You will burn yourself out if you just jump in with both feet and try to keep up with everything. Ease yourself in. For new sellers, I recommend picking ONE platform to start with - learn it & use it. Then move on to adding something else. I personally prefer Pinterest, but others find FB or IG to work better for them.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">7) I see someone is doing {fill in the blank with whatever you've seen}. Should I also do that?</span></b><br />
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Avoid all of the "bright shiny objects" that are distractions. They will eat away at your creation time. They can be time & joy suckers. Just because "everyone" has a blog, FB page, IG account, Twitter account, Pinterest account, is on Snapchat, is making videos, is turning everything digital, is using this scheduling app or that program, etc. doesn't mean you have to. Start with what you can handle. That may be just creating quality, professional products. You may be able to do a couple of things, but you don't need to do it all. There is something "new" that comes about all the time. We don't have time to do it all and be good at it all. Pick what you have time for.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">8) Why am I not selling anything?</span></b><br />
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You are new and you don't have a lot of products yet. That doesn't mean you should rush through creating 40 products. Quality products are much better than the quantity of resources in your store. Your sales most likely won't be consistent for a year or two. Be patient and keep creating quality resources.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">9) How do I get repeat buyers?</span></b><br />
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Be sure to put out quality resources that have value. If your resources don't look professional, buyers won't return. Try creating product lines. If they like the first one in the series, they'll come back looking for more. Give it time.<br />
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Misty Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10681859791146819780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121597759151108716.post-40544572774507661462019-10-30T12:11:00.004-04:002020-09-19T15:46:24.454-04:00How to Make a Video Pin for Pinterest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Video Pins are a relatively new type of pin that you can use on Pinterest. In this post, I'm going to walk you through how to create a couple of different types of video pins.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Video Length:</span></b> 4 seconds - 15 minutes. I would shoot for the 15 - 90 second range.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Aspect Ratio:</span></b> 1:1 square, 2:3 vertical, 9:16 vertical<br />
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<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">File Type:</span></b> .mp4, .mov, .m4v<br />
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<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">File Size:</span></b> up to 2 GB<br />
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Creating a Video Pin Using Just a Video</h2>
<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Step 1:</span></b> Decide what you want to show in your video<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Step 2:</span></b> Print out your resource. You may also need to color or put together the product before filming the video depending on what you want to show in your video.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Step 3:</span></b> Record your video <b><span style="color: #e06666;">(square or vertical work best here)</span></b>. I've used my phone and my iPad to record. If it's a digital resource, you can do a screen recording with something like Screencast-o-matic.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Step 4:</span></b> Edit your video if need be. Check your video file size.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Step 5:</span></b> Be sure your video is in one of the formats that Pinterest will accept.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Step 6:</span></b> Upload to Pinterest by using the "+" sign to create a new pin. The upload is the same as uploading a new regular pin. Put in a title, description, and URL.<br />
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<b>Example of Video Pin</b><br />
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<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/75576099985124585" target="_blank">Click to see video pin on Pinterest.</a><br />
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Creating a Video Pin with Still Text</h2>
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Step 1:</span></b> Decide what you want to show in your video<br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: georgia, serif;"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;"> ✓ </span></b></span>Are you showing how to put the resource together?<br />
<b style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"> ✓ </span></b>Are you showing how to use the resource?<br />
<b style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"> ✓ </span></b>Are you showing parts of the resource?</div>
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Step 2:</span></b> Print out your resource. You may also need to color or put together the product before filming the video depending on what you want to show in your video.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Step 3:</span></b> Record your video <b><span style="color: #e06666;">(square or horizontal work best here)</span></b>. I've used my phone and my iPad to record. If it's a digital resource, you can do a screen recording with something like Screencast-o-matic.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Step 4:</span></b> Edit your video if need be. Check your video file size.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Step 5:</span></b> In Powerpoint (or Keynote for Mac users), create a page size in a 2:3 pin ratio. Add your text to part of the page and your video to the other part. If the video hangs over the pin image, that's fine as it won't show. Just make sure you get in the parts you want to show.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Step 6:</span></b> Save to a video. Be sure your video is in one of the formats that Pinterest will accept.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Step 7:</span></b> Upload to Pinterest by using the "+" sign to create a new pin. The upload is the same as uploading a new regular pin. Put in a title, description, and URL.<br />
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<b>Example of Video Pin</b><br />
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<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/75576099984832141/" target="_blank">Click to see video pin on Pinterest.</a><br />
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Adding the video so it looks like it is on a computer or tablet</h2>
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<b style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">✓ </span></b>Follow the steps above Steps 1-5. </div>
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Step 6:</span></b> You will need an image of a laptop, desktop, or tablet that has the "screen" removed. If your image doesn't have the "screen" removed, you can do that with the following.</span></span></span></div>
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<b style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;"> </span></b>✓ </span></b>In Powerpoint open the image. </div>
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<b style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;"> </span></b>✓</span></b>Add a shape on top of the "screen" for the exact size/shape.</div>
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<b style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;"> </span></b>✓ </span></b>Click on the image and then the shape to select both. ORDER MATTERS!</div>
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<b style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;"> </span></b>✓ </span></b>Click on Shape Format>Merge Shapes>Combine</div>
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<b style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;"> </span></b>✓ </span></b>The "screen" is now removed.</div>
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<b style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;"> </span></b>✓ </span></b>In Keynote open the image.</div>
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<b style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;"> </span></b>✓ </span></b>Select the image. Select Format>Image>Instant Alpha.</div>
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<b style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;"> </span></b>✓ </span></b>Click the color on the image you want to remove - for example the "white screen". </div>
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<b style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;"> </span></b>✓ </span></b>Drag it around a bit until the "screen" turns all blue and click done. That area is now transparent.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Step 7: </span></b>After adding your video, place the computer or tablet image on top so the video shows through.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Step 8:</span></b> Save to a video. Be sure your video is in one of the formats that Pinterest will accept.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Step 9:</span></b> Upload to Pinterest by using the "+" sign to create a new pin. The upload is the same as uploading a new regular pin. Put in a title, description, and URL.<br />
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<b>Example of Video Pin</b><br />
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<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/75576099986116291/">Click to see video pin on Pinterest.</a></div>
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Other Tips</h2>
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<b style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">✓ </span></b>You do not need to use sound.<br />
<b style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">✓ </span></b>Video pins are reviewed before they actually go live. This can take up to 24 hours.<br />
<b style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">✓ </span></b>If you want to schedule your Video Pin through Tailwind, be sure to out their post <a href="http://support.tailwindapp.com/en/articles/1577598-how-do-i-schedule-videos-to-pinterest" target="_blank">"How do I schedule videos to Pinterest"</a>.</div>
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90);"><b style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: georgia, serif;">✓ </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sometimes the videos will play on their own in the feed. Sometimes they have to be clicked on to start them. I haven't found a reason for the difference.</span></span></div>
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There are many ways you can flatten and secure your TPT products that are in a PDF format. I'm giving you step-by-step directions for using Adobe Acrobat.<br />
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<b>Flattening and securing? What does that even mean and why do I need to do it?</b></h3>
Sometimes you hear terms floating around and you wonder what in the world you are supposed to do. Questions start zipping around your brain faster than Harry Potter finding the snitch. Flattening and securing are two of those terms that can get you all worked up. No worries! I'm going to walk you through the simple step-by-steps and show you how you can flatten and secure your TPT resource PDFs using Adobe Acrobat. This tutorial will at least stop this particular flow of questions zipping around in your brain.<br />
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Let's first talk about the meaning of those two terms.<br />
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<li>Flattening means to merge everything on a page into one layer. This helps keep clipart from being lifted directly from the page. Many TPT clipart artists require their art to be flattened on the background. Be sure to read the Terms of Use of the artists you are using.</li>
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<li>Securing means to password protect from being copied or modified.</li>
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Note: If you flatten your text with your background images, screen readers will not be able to read the text.</span></b>
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<b>So how do we flatten and secure?</b></h3>
This method is for Adobe Acrobat. There are other methods out there depending on what program(s) you are using.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Step 1:</span></b> Create your resource in your program of choice and save it to a PDF.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Step 2:</span></b> Open your PDF in Adobe Acrobat.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Step 3:</span></b> Go to File > Export PDF > Image > JPEG.<br />
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<b style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Step 4:</span></b> Click on Settings next to JPEG and change your settings. Set your JPEG setting to High Quality and your Resolution to 300 pixels/inch. Then save. The jpgs will download to your computer.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>**If you get this error - "The document could not be saved. A number is out of range." Follow these instructions before saving to jpgs.</b></span><br />
<span face=""helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b> ↣ </b></span></span><b style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Open the PDF in Acrobat.</span></b><br />
<b style="caret-color: rgb(204, 0, 0); color: #cc0000; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> ↣ </span></b><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;">Choose File > Export to > PostScript</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;"> </span></span></b><br />
<b style="caret-color: rgb(204, 0, 0); color: #cc0000; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> ↣ </span></b><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;">Save As PDF > enter a different name for the file > Save</span></span></b><br />
<b style="caret-color: rgb(204, 0, 0); color: #cc0000; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> ↣ </span></b><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;">Open the folder where you saved the PostScript file. Right-click the file and choose Open with Adobe Acrobat Distiller. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;">Acrobat Distiller converts the PostScript file into a PDF file. The PDF file is saved in the same folder.</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Step 5:</span></b> Click on File > Create > Combine Files into a Single PDF.<br />
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You now have a flattened PDF.<br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Note: Some people like to use the Flattener Preview. Just be aware that using that method does not always flatten the entire page. The steps will take just a little longer but your page will be flattened.</b></span>
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Step 1:</span></b> Go to Protect > More Options > Security Properties<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Step 2:</span></b> On the Security Tab next to Security Method, choose Password Security.<br />
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You now have a secured PDF.<br />
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This is part 3 of Getting Ready for the New Year. Click for <a href="https://www.tptsellertipsandadvice.com/2018/12/getting-ready-for-new-year.html">Part 1</a> and <a href="https://www.tptsellertipsandadvice.com/2018/12/getting-ready-for-new-year-part-2.html">Part 2</a>.<br />
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There are 2 things I like to do at the end of each month/quarter/year.<br />
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1) I look over my data to see what it's telling me.<br />
2) I like to spend some time thinking about what worked and what didn't work during that time frame.<br />
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Here are some questions to ask yourself.<br />
<span style="caret-color: rgb(29, 33, 41); color: #1d2129;">☞ Are there products that are blossoming? Plan to make more like them.</span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(29, 33, 41);">☞ Are there products that haven't taken off? Look to see what's going on with the product. Maybe the description is off. Maybe it needs a new cover. Maybe it needs some marketing. Maybe it just isn't what people are looking for.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(29, 33, 41);">☞ Are there things you are doing that seem to be a waste of time? Try to streamline the process with a system or maybe forget it and try a different approach.</span></span><br />
<span style="caret-color: rgb(29, 33, 41); color: #1d2129;">☞ What did you do that </span><span style="color: #1d2129;">worked well? Plan to do more of that.</span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(29, 33, 41);">☞ Are you using a plan and your time wisely? Remember that being productive and being busy are 2 different things.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #1d2129;">☞ What's bringing you the money? If it isn't in the path of revenue coming into your store, do you need to be doing it? Maybe something just isn't worth doing at this moment.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129;">You don't need to do everything under the sun just because it looks like other sellers are. You need to see what your data tells you and find what you think will be best for your store at the moment you are in.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">❖ </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Before I move on to the new year I like to review the current year. So take a look back at this year and see how far you've come this year. Here are some questions to help you reflect.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">☞ What are all of the things you accomplished?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">☞ Are there any goals you didn't accomplish yet? (That's okay!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">☞ What went well for you during the year?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">☞ What did not go well for you? Can you make any changes to help this?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">☞ What products sold well?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">☞ What were you most excited about - the highlight of the year?</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">❖ </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">After reflecting on the old year, it's time to get started on plans for the new year. Here are some of the things I do to plan and prepare: </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: inherit;">If you are looking for a Seller Planner, you can find mine </span><b style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/TPT-Seller-Planner-4261344?utm_source=jatotblog&utm_campaign=PlannerNewYear2Post">here</a></b><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: inherit;">. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black;">➸</span><span style="background-color: white;"> Think about 3-5 big goals for the year (consider things such as revenue, products, store, learning, etc)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: inherit;">➸</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> Update my spreadsheets. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: inherit;">If you are looking for a Data Tracking Sheets, you can find mine </span><b style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/TPT-Seller-Data-Tracking-Spreadsheets-2763351?utm_source=jatotblog&utm_campaign=DataTrackNewYear2Post">here</a></b><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: inherit;">. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: white;">❖ </span><span style="background-color: white;">If you are looking for some help with planning, goal setting, focus, and motivation, check out my course <a href="https://mistymiller.thinkific.com/courses/planandtakeaction">Plan and Take Action</a>. I will walk you through evaluating your time, setting goals, planning, and tips on focus and motivation.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">❖ </span><span style="background-color: white;">More Tips for selling on TPT can be found in posts in the FB Group: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/tpttipsandadvice/" style="background-color: white;">TpT Seller Tips and Advice</a><span style="background-color: white;">.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> Come join us as you work towards a productive and successful year!</span><br />
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<div>Getting Ready for the New Year - Find Part 2 <b><a href="https://justathoughtortwotpt.blogspot.com/2018/12/getting-ready-for-new-year-part-2.html#more">here</a></b> and Part 3 <b><a href="https://justathoughtortwotpt.blogspot.com/2018/12/getting-ready-for-new-year-part-3.html">here</a></b>.</div>
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Here are 5 tips to help you have a successful New Year.<br />
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1) Be organized. When you know where things are and have a somewhat clean space to work in, you'll be more likely to get things done.<br />
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2) Have a written plan. When you keep it all in your head, chances are you will forget something. It will also take more time to get going. Write out your plan the night before (if you just do a daily plan) or on Sunday (if you do a weekly plan). You will get more accomplished this way.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">3) Get rid of distractions. Turn off the phone, the notifications, FB, email, the tv, etc. When you are focused on your task, more is accomplished.</span><br />
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4) Let perfectionism go. You don't have to be perfect on each and every product. They need to be professional. They don't need to include everything under the sun. At some point, you just need to let go, stop adding to the product, and post it. You can't sell it if it isn't in your store.</div>
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5) Be productive, not just busy. Being productive - engaging in the production of goods or other important activities to move you store forward. Being busy - doing things that don't necessarily matter, the unimportant tasks that don't move the needle. I can spend my day reading FB posts, reading emails, posting quotes on IG, reading the Forums, etc., but it doesn't get a product completed or pins created.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">❖ </span><span style="background-color: white;">If you are looking for some help with planning, goal setting, focus, and motivation, check out my course <a href="https://mistymiller.thinkific.com/courses/planandtakeaction">Plan and Take Action</a>. I will walk you through evaluating your time, setting goals, planning, and tips on focus and motivation.</span><br />
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If you don't have Custom Categories in your store, be sure to check out <a href="https://justathoughtortwotpt.blogspot.com/2016/05/help-your-buyers-with-custom-categories.html">this post</a> first.<br />
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Now that you have a lot of Custom Categories, you probably want them to be organized. I know I certainly needed some organization. I combined my need for organization with my love of bullet points!<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Step 1:</span></b> Decide how you want your Custom Categories organized. This can be by grade level, by subject, by skill, etc. <b><span style="color: red;">Need some basics on setting up Custom Categories? Click <a href="https://justathoughtortwotpt.blogspot.com/2016/05/help-your-buyers-with-custom-categories.html">here</a> for this post.</span></b><br />
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<br />Misty Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10681859791146819780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121597759151108716.post-46375700477634975412017-06-23T12:28:00.004-04:002018-10-14T20:12:14.992-04:00The "M" WordI haven't blogged since the middle of January. The past 6 months have been a whirlwind for me after hearing the "M" word again.<br />
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The "M" word for me is Melanoma.<br />
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Four years ago (July 2013), I was diagnosed with melanoma through a mole on my neck. I had surgery to make sure the melanoma was contained in the mole and had not gone into the lymph nodes. Everything was fine at that time.</div>
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Fast forward to the middle of January 2017. A lump appeared on my neck. I wasn't sick. I waited to see if it would go away - NOPE. I called my doctor. Next came a CT scan and then a biopsy. My melanoma was in my lymph node. Off to my oncologist for a PET scan and MRIs. I was scheduled for surgery to remove lymph nodes from the left side of my neck. We knew one lymph node was infected with melanoma. After surgery, we found out that 2 lymph nodes were positive for melanoma. The second one was microscopic and had not shown on the PET scan. </div>
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Next came physical therapy twice a week to get my neck moving again and discussion about treatment as I was now considered to have Stage III Melanoma. Lucky me (I say lucky because my oncologist calls the standard treatment for Melanoma "evil". The clinical trial drug isn't as evil.), I qualified for a clinical trial and that was the road I took over the standard treatment and radiation. I had a 50/50 chance of receiving the trial drug. </div>
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I am receiving the trial drug, Keytruda. I started receiving treatment on May 18 (my 26th wedding anniversary). I go for treatments every 3 weeks for a year. So far I have not experienced too many side effects - just a bit of fatigue every now and then. I am hopeful that will continue but we'll see.</div>
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Some things have been on the back burner such as blogging. I am still spending some time creating resources, but they certainly take longer than prior to surgery and treatment. The hubby and I are continuing to go camping and create as normal a life as we can have through the midst of appointments and treatments.</div>
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I don't let the "M" word get me down. It's just part of my life now. Praying and reading God's word gets me through. I know there are others that have it worse than I do. My go-to verse Joshua 1:9.</div>
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Here's a selfie from today. Be sure to check your moles once a month and wear sunscreen. :)</div>
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After making several products, you can bundle these smaller products together. Products can be grouped together in a bundle in a few different ways.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; text-align: center;">✧</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; text-align: center;"> </span> Grade Level Bundle - a selection of products from your store that fit a specific grade level such as 2nd grade or 6th grade.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; text-align: center;">✧</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; text-align: center;"> </span> Subject Specific Bundle - a selection of products from your store that are all the same subject such as Reading or Social Studies<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; text-align: center;">✧</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; text-align: center;"> </span> Skill Specific Bundle - a selection of products from your store that are all the same skill such as fractions or part of speech<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; text-align: center;">✧</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; text-align: center;"> </span> Product Line Bundle - a selection of products from your store that are all the same type of product such as Bingo games or Reader's Theater<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; text-align: center;">✧</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; text-align: center;"> </span> Seasonal or Holiday Bundle - a selection of products from your store that are all the same season/holiday such as Winter or Valentine's Day<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; text-align: center;">✧</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; text-align: center;"> </span> Pair or Small Group Bundle - two or three resources that are often purchased together<br />
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Once you decide how you want to bundle your products, it's time to put them together and upload. TpT has made it easy to do with the use of their bundling tool. You go to your Dashboard and click on Add New Product. In the new screen, click on Bundle of Resources.<br />
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Then you are ready to create your bundle. You will see a screen that looks just like the normal upload screen. The difference is that you have a link to click that says, "Select resources to include". Click on that and choose your resources.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Once you've uploaded your new bundle, the description will need things added to it. Be sure to hyperlink between the bundle (link to individual resources) and the individual products (link to bundle). This will help alleviate confusion on the buyer's part.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Another thing to add to your description is the file type that your individual products are in. Are they PDFs, Powerpoints, or another type of file? Make this clear in your description (towards the top if possible) so buyers know.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">✧ </span>Each bundle can have up to 150 resources.</div></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">✧ </span>Each resource can be in up to 15 different bundles.</div></span>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">✧ </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90);"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You do not have to have a preview for a bundle. The individual resource previews will be in the listing.</span></span></div></span>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">✧ </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90);"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you update a resource, the resource is automatically updated in the bundle.</span></span></div></span>
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Growing Bundles:</h3><div style="text-align: left;">One last word on Bundles. You can make Growing Bundles. This is where you start the bundle with a couple of products and add to it as time goes on. Usually, the price starts low and is raised over time.</div>
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The year is coming to a close, and it is time to start setting goals and planning for 2017. I didn't take planning and goal setting seriously until about a year ago. I have now settled into a routine that I use every 90 days. I am more organized, more focused, and more productive with my TPT work. I put everything together in a mini seller course. If you are looking for some structure to your planning, this might be what you are looking for. In this mini course, I share how I create a schedule, set goals,<br />
plan out a product calendar, and plan my week. I also provide some tips on focusing and moving forward with your business. This is a mini course and focuses a great deal on the planning part. You can find this mini seller course in my store <a href="http://bit.ly/planfocusmoveforward">here</a>. Let me help you get off to a great start for the new year!<br />
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Also, if you want to start tracking your TPT data, I have the data tracking spreadsheets that I have used for the last 3 years in my store. You can find them <a href="http://bit.ly/tptdatatracking">here</a>.<br />
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You've created materials for your classroom for awhile now. You've decided you need a little extra cash. You decide to sell your created materials on TPT. Now what?<br />
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That was me 6 years ago. I decided to just jump in and create things to sell. I had no idea what I was really doing. There wasn't a lot of information out there about creating and selling resources. I would try things to see if they would work. Some did and some didn't. I just kept learning and redoing things to make them better. It was scary to try something new, but it was well worth it.<br />
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You have the teacher know-how for the materials. The design aspects will come as you learn. You just need to step out and give it a try if you enjoy creating lessons and activities. Here are a few things to get you started with your own TpT Store.<br />
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1) Log in to your buyer account. Hover over My TpT and click on Become a Seller.<br />
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Fill out the form - be sure to put in your PayPal email address so you can get paid - and click Upgrade.<br />
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2) Once you have a seller account. Hover over your name in the upper right and click on My Account.<br />
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Click on Store Profile. You'll upload a Profile Image and can fill in information about yourself. You will be seen as a more serious buyer if you have a picture/logo vs the default logo.</div>
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3) It's time to create resources. The first product you upload will be your Primary Free item. Most sellers create using Powerpoint but you can use a variety of programs. Be sure to set your page size to 8.5 x 11 if you are in the US. Type up your resource. You can add borders, clipart, or photos to your pages. Be sure everything you create is copyright & trademark free, and that all images and fonts are for commercial use. Add a cover, terms of use, and links for people to find you. Then save it as a PDF (unless you are doing an animated Powerpoint - then leave it as a Powerpoint).<br />
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I have a couple of other posts that you will find helpful when creating resources.<br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; text-align: center;">➻ </span><a href="https://www.tptsellertipsandadvice.com/2016/03/what-to-add-to-your-product.html">What to Add to Your Product</a><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; text-align: center;">➻ </span><a href="https://www.tptsellertipsandadvice.com/2019/10/how-to-flatten-and-secure-your-pdf-for.html">How to Flatten & Secure PDFs for TPT</a><br />
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4) Once you have completed your resource, it's time to upload it. Hover over your name on TPT and click on Dashboard. Click on Add New Product.<br />
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Select the type of resource to upload. You will most likely be uploading a Digital Resource (a PDF or Powerpoint).<br />
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Complete each part of the upload page and click Create Product.<br />
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5) Make sure your titles and descriptions are clear and buyer friendly. Use keywords naturally in titles and descriptions.<br />
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6) You will want to add thumbnails and a product preview with each product.<br />
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7) Focus on making quality products that are unique and professional looking. Don't copy someone else. Do your own thing!<br />
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8) Be aware there are ups & downs and things will start slowly. If you spend all of your time worrying about, reading about, and commenting about the slow times and no one is buying your products, you won't have time to create and you won't have any joy. Leave the negative nellies behind you, and focus on the positives. TPT is not a get-rich-quick scheme.<br />
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9) TPT product creation takes a lot of effort and hard work. You have to put in the work to see the rewards. Don't compare yourself to other sellers. Let your journey be yours.<br />
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10) Ask questions! Ask in the Forums, FB groups, or email/contact another seller.<br />
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I'm sure you have many more questions. I know I did when I first started. You don't have to wing it though. I can help answer your questions about the how to's for selling on Teachers Pay Teachers.<br />
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Misty Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10681859791146819780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121597759151108716.post-26023030359098737162016-11-03T10:55:00.023-04:002020-10-23T11:58:09.980-04:00Using Your TPT Note to Followers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheoXLROSKL-OKVV1VeFdum6q1cA9s3JjRFDj6VWTfDLglvpkVv8HRsUz78BBYDIbPkDqKFZ3BPTHHPFiJoFZ67IOMOkovXn-7f_dwzttRWLYPlUzCwSoO2OVfSffcMAFRlwpMsslryiGk/s800/notetofollowersimage+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Using Your TPT Note to Followers, Teachers Pay Teachers, How to Use Your Note to Followers" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheoXLROSKL-OKVV1VeFdum6q1cA9s3JjRFDj6VWTfDLglvpkVv8HRsUz78BBYDIbPkDqKFZ3BPTHHPFiJoFZ67IOMOkovXn-7f_dwzttRWLYPlUzCwSoO2OVfSffcMAFRlwpMsslryiGk/s16000/notetofollowersimage+copy.jpg" title="Using Your TPT Note to Followers" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Are you interested in promoting your resources for FREE? I love it when I can do something for free! This FREE promotion is the Note to Followers found right on TPT.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I know you are wondering, "Is the Note to Followers on Teachers Pay Teachers worth using?" Some TPT sellers say it isn't because they never look at them. I used to think that way as well. Then I decided to give it a try again. I became a believer in using them. Here's why:</span></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">When I sent out a Note, over 50 followers clicked on the download link I provided. Yes, I have over a thousand followers, but that is over 50 <b>people who continue to interact with me</b>. Buyers who aren't sellers don't always act like seller-buyers. Many of them do open those notes, so send them out!</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">It's <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">FREE</span> promotion</b> going directly to people who have clicked on the green star to follow your store. Okay some of them may be following you because of a giveaway or something, but maybe you'll hook them in with your fabulous notes. Don't miss the opportunity to use something for free.</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">It's a great way to <b>provide an exclusive freebie as a "thank you"</b> without doing a flash freebie they probably won't see. </span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">You can <b>remind them of your</b> new <b>products</b>, old products, and seasonal products. </span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Let's learn how to use your Note to Followers so you can promote your resources for FREE!</b></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Part 1: Get Started with Your Note to Followers</h3><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #6d655a; font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(11, 83, 148); color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, serif;">✓</span> </span>You can access your Note to Followers from the drop down menu or the Marketing tab on your dashboard.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #6d655a; font-family: georgia, serif;"><span><span style="caret-color: rgb(11, 83, 148); color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, serif;">✓</span> </span></span>You can add images to your note. <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Your image needs a URL.</span></b> Here are some options for hosting your images:</span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">use a site such as Flickr or Tinypic</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">copy from your newsletter (like MailChimp, ConvertKit, etc) and everything copies over (images and hyperlinks)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">host on a secret Pinterest board</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">use an image already on TPT - right-click on the image and choose "copy image address". </span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(11, 83, 148); color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, serif;">✓</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); color: #6d655a; font-family: georgia, serif;"> </span><span>Click on the tree image in the toolbar and insert the URL in the pop-up box.<br /></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span><span style="caret-color: rgb(11, 83, 148); font-family: Georgia, serif;"><h3 style="text-align: left;"></h3></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span><h3 style="font-family: -webkit-standard;">Part 3: Use Hyperlinks</h3></span></span></span></div><span style="caret-color: rgb(11, 83, 148); color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, serif;">✓</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(109, 101, 90); color: #6d655a; font-family: georgia, serif;"> </span>You can hyperlink to products, blog posts, social media, etc. Highlight the text you want to link. Click on the chain link image in the toolbar and insert the URL in the pop-up box. </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidzq7_9Lbubmg0U69AvI68dkX0EFxwYq7o-PLID4xnLF1KrccSCB5_OAXZQLmc2R4jCdJiFKOaOa1kE0HBZzohyaH9AoLx1HSJqg-44qz9Wq2pldeOZNLPXHOHRqOlJKFku-gIZq5qp7k/s800/notepic6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Using Your TPT Note to Followers, Teachers Pay Teachers, How to Use Your Note to Followers" border="0" data-original-height="551" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidzq7_9Lbubmg0U69AvI68dkX0EFxwYq7o-PLID4xnLF1KrccSCB5_OAXZQLmc2R4jCdJiFKOaOa1kE0HBZzohyaH9AoLx1HSJqg-44qz9Wq2pldeOZNLPXHOHRqOlJKFku-gIZq5qp7k/s16000/notepic6.jpg" title="Using Your Note to Followers" /></a></div></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3RxuZK6t1OQn-3q7-HJTO4k1ahv6yfYXg7RT1KKaTIslPZHtGCi3exsqkEfokY55BAHNb-jxZycq_54R5ldDppsw8V5i1T-BSjf06yhwbUkj9yvwzVLBj9Dq5-xaqi1L0k9xgquxA6g/s800/notepic7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Using Your TPT Note to Followers, Teachers Pay Teachers, How to Use Your Note to Followers" border="0" data-original-height="586" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3RxuZK6t1OQn-3q7-HJTO4k1ahv6yfYXg7RT1KKaTIslPZHtGCi3exsqkEfokY55BAHNb-jxZycq_54R5ldDppsw8V5i1T-BSjf06yhwbUkj9yvwzVLBj9Dq5-xaqi1L0k9xgquxA6g/s16000/notepic7.jpg" title="Using Your TPT Note to Followers" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">✓</span></span><span style="color: #6d655a; font-family: georgia, serif;"> </span>If you want to track the number of clicks, use a UTM code created on TPT or a bit.ly link.</span><br />
</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">UTM codes are great if directing them to something on TPT. Other link shorteners can be used if you are directing them off of TPT like to your blog post.</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">UTM codes are created on TPT from Dashboard>Traffic. Scroll to the bottom and click on URL Builder. Fill out the form that pops up and click to get your UTM code. Copy the code and use it for the URL. </span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">For a video on creating UTM codes, </span><a href="https://youtu.be/Kbm1B2traEg" target="_blank">check out my video</a><span style="font-size: large;">.</span></li></ul></div><h3>Part 4: Other Information</h3><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">✓</span></span><span style="color: #6d655a;"> </span><span>Be sure to preview your note before sending. You can go back and edit if you need to.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span><span style="color: #6d655a; font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(11, 83, 148); color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, serif;">✓</span> </span><span face="-webkit-standard">You should be following your own store. If not, go click your own green star. Once your note arrives, be sure to check it. I had one go out without the image even though it showed the image on the preview. If this happens, submit a ticket to TPT through the Contact Us link. They were able to delete the note and allow me to resend it.</span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span><span face="-webkit-standard"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">✓</span></span><span style="color: #6d655a;"> </span></span><span>You can send out a note every 30 days. I would not waste it on announcing a site wide sale. TPT puts up banners announcing the sale right on the site. Also, everyone puts up images on all of the Social Media outlets to announce a site wide sale. So use it for something more important.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">✓</span></span><span style="color: #6d655a; font-family: georgia, serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Use something like Google Drive or Dropbox to host any free resource you want to send them. Then provide a link to download in your Note.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>
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<br />It's now time for you to use some FREE promotion by using your Note to Followers. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Need more marketing advice. Check out <a href="https://www.tptsellertipsandadvice.com/2016/08/ways-to-market-your-tpt-products.html" target="_blank">Ways to Market Your TPT Products</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Happy Note sending!!</span>
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