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Hello, I'm a newbie!
Mar 14^th, 2010, 4:47am

Hello there, I'd like to introduce myself. My name's Claire and I'm from Scotland.

I've been a member here for a couple of months but so far I've not sold anything and I'm not getting many card clicks! If anybody could offer some advice then I'd be really grateful Cheesy

My store name is "clairescardstore" if you would like to check it out. I mainly specialise in photographic images and also have a redbubble and zazzle account! So far I'm finding GCU the hardest to break into..maybe because the categorising and tagging the cards are much more closely inspected and strict!

Claire

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Linda_132742 Gold Member artist Posts: 1796	Re: Hello, I'm a newbie! Reply #1 - Mar 14^th, 2010, 5:00am Hello and welcome, Claire I checked out your shop, nice images, crisp and clear. Your key words/tags also look good. I haven't got any suggestions other than to wait, sometimes it takes awhile to get a sale, just keep your chin up and continue to submit cards. Lots of luck, Linda
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Tora_140046 Junior Member artist Posts: 84	Re: Hello, I'm a newbie! Reply #2 - Mar 14^th, 2010, 5:00am Just sent you a PM, love your work and I am in the same possision as you not sold anything -yet- but I only have 10 cards so far in my shop, you´re welcome to take a look if you like. Good luck here.
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Corrie_131338

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Reply #3 - Mar 14^th, 2010, 5:06am

Claire, you may find some helpful information and marketing tips here:

GCU 101 - http://www.squidoo.com/gcu101
Card Design Tips - http://www.squidoo.com/designcardsatgcu
Marketing Tips - http://www.squidoo.com/makemoresalesatgcu
Retail Sales Tips - http://www.squidoo.com/sellcardsretail

Good luck!

Corrie
http://www.corrieweb.nl

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Claire_139850

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Re: Hello, I'm a newbie!
Reply #4 - Mar 14^th, 2010, 5:22am

Thanks so much for all the fast replies Cheesy

Thanks Linda for your comment saying I'm on the right track! That's good to know.

And thanks Corrie for all your marketing links, I'm off to check them out Wink

I guess i really just need to be more patient!

Would you say it's better to create very specific cards instead of general ones? I was thinking that would be a way to make my cards easier to find!

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Linda_132742

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Reply #5 - Mar 14^th, 2010, 5:40am

Claire,
It has been my experience that the more specific the card, the better. I also sometimes make an effort to check out the categories (and sub-categories) that have fewer cards and then design for them. But to answer your question, yes, the more specific the better in my opinion. Because the majority of cards seem to be sold via keyword searches, one needs to be diligent in that area and as specific as possible. Try to think like a shopper.
Linda

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Angela_134247

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Reply #6 - Mar 14^th, 2010, 6:14am

I love your cards! I know it can be frustrating at first, waiting for those sales to come in, but they will! There is lots of great advice from artists who are doing very well. My sister and I have had success beyond anything I could have believed at this site. I would say the most important things to consider are: Keep designing, keep adding cards as much as you can. Keep quality in mind, just offer your best, and do your research! The cards you like the best aren't nessecarily the cards your customers want. My top selling design is a card I only made because I researched what sold best on this site. I almost didn't even make it, and my sister thought I was crazy! Then sales started rolling in. We have sold a crazy amount of cards with that design! So I guess the other tip is think outside the box!

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Delores_132508 Gold Member artist Posts: 978	Re: Hello, I'm a newbie! Reply #7 - Mar 14^th, 2010, 9:00am Welcome, Claire. I'm sure you'll love being here at GCU. Your chinchilla cards are adorable!!
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Claire_139850

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Reply #8 - Mar 15^th, 2010, 4:42pm

Thanks very much for your warm welcomes Wink

I think i'm going to enjoy being here!

Angela- that's great that you've had success with the site. I will try to take your advise and keep adding and designing all the time! I'll also try to think outside the box too!

Linda- I'll try to make my cards as specific as possible and think like a shopper!!

Delores- Nice to know you like my chinchilla cards...they are funny litte creatures with big personalities Grin

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