RedBubble

All sounds great to me. We are all just glad to have you all.

I am a new member from Canada and I am very impressed with this site!
Keep up the good work.

I love the trusting!
Keep it up RB!

Looking forward to hearing more details.

wonderful stuff. great to hear your ears are open. I’d love to be more involved. not sure how though. I’ve done radio blurbs for you and spruiked it up to lots of students and other artists leading to more people joining up. And today is my first birthday here… and its been a wonderful and satifying experience… thanks for having me. I’ve had fun.

you guys are doing so well and being open and asking others in is great. good luck with the next years growth. I’m sure it will come. staying open and ethical is the big trick. ..:)

I think you are all doing a great job. I love being a part of this site and have tried to spread the word to all of my friends. I am sure I speak for many, We Appreciate all of your efforts to keep improving and running smoothly. Kim

I must commend all of you for the fantastic job you’ve already done so far. I have been on many photography/art sites and I can say that when I came to RB last October I was a little leary dues to “drama” from the other sites. RB has been the most friendly, welcoming place ever. Although there are competions here to win I don’t feel the tension. There are groups to join, but only if you want to. Even if you don’t comment on somebody elses work, they still comment on yours. I could go on about how much I like this place. it has a true community feel here.
When somebody creates a Redbubblers Annonymous group…..... I will join promptly.

Thanks RB ….you all do a wonderful job!! When it comes to marketing i have advertised your site on Facebook…myspace, my email signiture and through my local art centre which includes our newsletter. I have also recommended it to fellow artist and possible clients..so i think this self marketing is all that you need…we should be able to do the rest.
I love the fact that i can sell my stuff all round the world just by uploading my images..i also love the connections made on here.

I think if you need to increase your commissions then that is your right..you do alot of the hard work and i’m sure no one will mind.

I’m not sure how the wikipedia thing will work out…i’m not sure how that works…

All in all i think you guys are on the right track….

Lub youse xoxo

RB is very user friendly, a great place to meet new artists and view work you might not have been exposed to. My only wish is for a way to organize photos into categories. Thanks to the RB team for all their hard work.

I have to agree that communication is one point that must be improved. I think that’s my only grumbling point regarding RedBubble’s governance – and that’s pretty good!!

If you ever need help with communication, I’m more than willing to lend a hand!

I think the communication is a very good idea.
Being secretive doesn’t mean you’re doing anything dodgy, but it does make people think it!
The difference between RB and other places I’ve been a member of is that it feels open, it feels approachable and to me it seems you have the best interests of members at heart.

Are you on the right track? I think you’re inventing the track! The path we will travel together will be an adventure, to our mutual benefit. You do a fantastic job, making the Bubble community a dynamic, rewarding and safe one to be in. Anything we out here can do to help, let us know. I have no website technical skills whatsoever, but I have a few ideas about marketing, product development, promotion and such like, and I’m more than happy to share. Let’s wikibubble!

Sounds like a great Idea … I’ve got some Ruby-on Rails expeience and alot of CMS … if you’re looking for programming help long distance ;-)

good communication is important for any partnership, so hello to you all,nice to now know who is who and does what… I think involving RB members in a more proactive basis is a great idea and should have positive results for all. As with any business it is not only the quality of the product it is the quality of all the people involved, all working towards common goals and for myself RB is a place to sell my art and network with other artist’s, look forward to the year ahead and the opportunity of generating more sales…cheers

A PIctures Worth a Thousand Words

Peter I need new business cards as you can see the Ink ran all over the ones I made.
When is RB going to offer them.

Whats going on with the Studio idea?

Keep up the great work RB staff you guys ROCK!!!!

Here here Sir Sid ,!! I am 100% with you on that one . redbubble do a great job.Without them there wouldn’t be RB ,I for one love this site and don’t want it be spoiled by a load of whingers .

I think you are doing a wonderful job, especially since you are such a “new baby”. This is a wonderful site to be a member of. and I find the community very welcoming.

I look forward to seeing what you do in the coming yer, and the years after, too. I would love to be involved, but, I’m not sure how I could help. Wiat and see, I guess.

I have been on the Bubble for a month and have been very amazed at the progress of the site, the opportunities which are available, and all of the wonderful and artistic minds that I have had the privilege of connecting with. Even after such a short time, I’d be willing to pack my suitcase, all of my supplies, board a plane with my dog, and Move to Australia… Thanks for the inspiration and new found zest for life RB, Hope you all take care, and keep your ears to the grindstone, Peace-

Your first session of “more better” communication went really well, good sign for the year ahead! :))

heeeey ive chatted constantly to martin, paul and jo via email – mostly so they could do a fab job advertisint the video montage group..

IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO TO HELP IN ANY WAY LET ME KNOW !!!

i’d LOVE to be in the redbbubble team (and im sure others would too!)..

Im in love with this site. im so greatfull as an artist to have found this site and thankful to all of you for doing such a great job.i think the site is wonderful as is and any improvments or new ideas would just make it that much better
xoxo

Your site or Our site is tops and like all things in life is open to change, I pleased about the open friendly management attitude.
What would I like to improve the site iis a record to see my sent “bubblemails”, then have within the groups and a few have it “say the pick of the moment or day or week etc.
Thanks for a Great site.

Just keep doing what you are doing…always looking to improve! Well done RB people.

Peter you are definitely improving the site by entering that direction as you described: “Over the course of the year we want to hand over control of the site to the members of the site. Just like wikipeadia.” i think that will only benefit EVERYBODY including the RB team. But as of now and with my one month on here its been wicked.

Yes I would like to be able to record my sent bmails – there are so many wodnerful people out there to communicate with and I tend to forget what I have said to whom…don’t want to bore people repeating myself. The site is fantastic..even my husband who is a non-bubbler says what a safe and friendly place it is. RB has changed my thinking, drastically increased my confidence level and improved my self-esteem changed my life, in fact. It is a wonderful place for people like me who are geographically isolated.
Thanks for all you do and look forward to this year in the bubble.

Very exciting to be on RedBubble, and it’s been terrific for me for display, sales, and most of all the friendships developed. I think you guys are terrific, full of innovation and do a great professional job. And if you’ve grown unexpectedly, that’s the good news. You’ll keep figuring out how to make it work. Your business is taking off, you’ve got a hit.
Congratulations to every one of the Team of 16!!
About increasing sales, that it’s something you wrote you’d like to work on. If a stranger goes to the home pages, there’s no way to find out about all the people here, and they’re likely to stick to the featured artists unless they’ve got a name to look up. I don’t know how that can be expanded so the unknowns and unfeatured get known, but it would be great. Maybe some additional cross referencing, I’m not sure what would work but I don’t think strangers (that is, non-members) visit my pages and I’d love that.

Another new-bee here … joined in January … and I was totally delighted to have found you …. growing pains ... a critical time for you folks … don’t forget you initial mission that the logarithmic growth of redbubble might cause. Your transparency here is quite refreshing.
I am still confused about how to manage some if the things on the page .. what worked for me was the generosity of fellow members … if there is one thing you folks can work on is a compilation of solutions to problems … I don’t think you need to change much … well done

You’ve all been doing a great job of communicating and creating a friendly vibrant community – just keep doing what you’ve been doing and well done to all of you.

Thanks for being so open and open armed. You’ve already got my details and skill specs for a web role – I’d also be happy to do something in sales / marketing.

PLEASE send this video
to friends and family and people who might like redbubble.
basically the more people who watch these montage videos, the more people who will come !

“Are we heading on the right track?” Absolutely! Many thanks to the Redbubble Team!

Steady as she goes, I say. From what I can tell, the course of the site needs no adjustment – I mean that as in, with all of this stuff laid out for the new year, I can’t see anything that I’d want put in that plan or taken out. Keep doing what you’re doing! And of course, any help you need, I’m more than willing to contribute my time!

awesome

And on my own website, www.HawksPerch.com, I’ve got RedBubble links on most of my artwork, and have written up how fantastic you are. Google is constantly posting RedBubble comments under my name.

I appreciate everything that the RB team does behind and in front of the ‘scenes’. I applaud your enthusiasm and efforts at making this the goto art site of the world wide web, and I firmly believe we will get there. It is so refreshing to hear from administrators of a site like this that they value member input, member desires, and the level of transparency you envision in this community between the artists and administrators is and will be unparalleled! I like you are very excited to be a member here, to be looking into 2008 and well beyond, and I want to offer my skills and energy to help the Redbubble dream in any capacity that the call is made for in the future! I want to be a part of the team if and when such an oppotunity makes itself known, because I too feel your passion and see the forest for the trees! Bravo Team RedBubble! Onward and upward!

You guys/gals are doing a fabulous job and I look forward to the year ahead on RB! It’s given me a commercial edge which is hard to find on any other (photography) sites. Going forward, there is so much talent and inspiration to be found in RB and I would really love the opportunity to pick everyone’s brains perhaps in a workshop environment, and particularly as it relates to (advanced) photoshop. I’ve already learnt so much by attending on of the Shooter’s Gallery events, and would like to see this extended to the ‘digital darkroom’. Food for thought … ;-)

I’m already more than impressed with RB. Its been a smooth sail so far….and I am so looking forward to another great year ahead! You have the right people doing the right jobs….and the bubble just keeps growing.

Keep up the good work. We’re on the journey too…..you can take us wherever ;)

Can you add an alarm that sends a user off to bed instead of being glued here for hours on end, getting lost in some brilliant works.

Not a complaint from me as to how RB is run…just so many wonderful artists and many thanks for the opportunity to be a part of this fantastic community…

Fellas and Females of Redbubble I think you do an awesome job.
We’re lucky to have you and the quality of the people you have attracted to your site is a testament to what you’re doing and how much you are appreciated.
If we meet one day I’ll be buying a round (perhaps not all of you at once OK?)

I don’t think I’ve even been on here a month yet and I’m loving it. Completely hooked – although… I’m about to start working from home so I’m worried about the potential distractions! (Ok, no RB before 3pm…)

The good thing about RB? Compared to the other sites I’ve had a ‘go’ at – there’s no stupid member heirarchy. I got so sick of the people on other forums/sites who had been members longer than you and had themselves up on pedestals. It got REALLY old.

There’s been so many developments in my short time here so I’m very keen to see what the next 18 months brings. The only request I’d have is to be able to categorise our artwork – so that the viewer can view all of it, or only certain themes. I want to design some cards, for example, but I’d like to be able to keep them separated from my ‘art’ art. (If you can already do this though, and I just haven’t figured it out – just ignore that!)

Oh yeah, and the news of postcards and a possible coffee table book is VERY cool. Can’t wait.

No complaints from me!!! It’s all good.

I just joined recently and i’m already think this site is the bomb! The fact that people from all over the world can see each others work is the best! I’m sure it makes us artists feel a lot better about what we do! I’d definitely be keen to help in any way I can if it means that it will benefit me and everyone else, and help us sell our artworks and increase ure profit margins! Thanks Redbubble!

Hi Peter.
RB seems to be getting a great thumbs up from everyone! Though I’m too new here, I agree with them.

What might be useful for any of us who have been using other sites as well is to share their experiences with u guys on the potential problems that other sites have faced. This will help u guys to then be better prepared for them. For example, being a user of iStock, I know that they were faced with a lot of server outages a few months ago, due to the sheer amount of pictures that had been uploaded on their server and the traffic the servers had to handle. They then had to significantly upgrade their software and hardware (both at a cost).

While we at RB may still be some time away from such a situation, such experiences that others can share on this forum would perhaps help you better manage future growth.

Keep up the gd wk and all the best!

I bow down to you guys for the quality of RB. It has never lost focus of what it is all about – ART and creators of it. We are all RBians ( coined a phrase there ), a network about us but for the world to see us. Good communications – good ethics – good plans looking ahead = a great site for all.

Rog

P.S. Always wanted to know who did everything else – thanks Peter, keep it up!

Keep up the good work i say, its been going great so far.

You guys are doing a good job! But there are a few areas I think could use improvement. One is the screen that shows up immediately after uploading a new work. Often, I will upload one work right after the first, but the “Browse” button that shows up is not there to upload a new work, but to “Change this image”. The “upload another image” text is, I think, too inconspicuous, and I think it should be a (red?) button, not a link.
And a much less important change would be to place a comma after “Welcome” on the “my bubble” page… As it is now, it says “Welcome Matt”. :)
I may make a journal entry about some other ideas I have.
Keep up the good work!

I’m happy with RB – my usage would prove the point ;)

being a member since may 2007, I’m so impressed by all what you have done until now.
So much energy, so many new things day after day..
Keep on doing. This site is going to be one of the very best I know.
I’m not able to be present as much as I would….... but enough though to say MERCI to ALL THE TEAM .

Your all fantastic,
without you we’d be chained to our computers 24/7. Thankyou!!

I would like to congratulate you all on a fabulous space for artists to meet and share and be part of a community. I have become a full blown addict of RB.

If I can be of any assistance in the future, I would kill for a chance to be a part of the team. I have many and varied hidden talents….. and I live in Melbourne.

Big ♥ for all your hard work and thanks.

I can’t tell you how happy I am to be part of the Red Bubble community…my inspiration for creating art has sky rocketed over the past months as I’ve been showing my work. Being a part of such a friendly community has given me a lot more friends…all over the world. Some new friends make me laugh a lot, others give me a huge confidence boost and make me feel as though I could do anything.
To you who work on RedBubble, please accept my heart felt thanks. You’re doing a really great job and I’m having a whale of a time :-)

Just a brilliant site so far and would like to see more help with the sales side – maybe more links and marketing opportunities available?
Keep up the good work – you’ve inspired my future career.
regards
Lisa Wilson

my sincerest appreciation to the RB staff. what you have created and made available to artists, as myself, is a truly magnificent thing. perhaps a list of things you need help with would be good.

OK here’s an idea for you all think about. You need to increase sales so why not open a point of sale gallery. Three exhibiting rooms plus book and card shop and cafe. Two week exhibiton cycle, ten days of work on walls, four day turn around. Each room an exhibition from a featured group. Opening nights would generate dozens and dozens of exhibtors and friends. The three exhibition groups work it out within the parameters of the group how each mini exhibition is dealt with. Themed or best of or a solo show by someone of real excellence.
International and interstate exhibitors no worries. RB does all the manufacturing and framing and hanging and such like. Being able to exhibit in a nice gallery overseas has got to be an attractive idea. Limited edition sales, books, cards and what not. Tee shirts for the night. Get the vibe going.
I’ll sit out the back and write pithy and gratuitous old mrs cranky pants reviews and critiques. Danny can write the press releases. Helen McLean can design the posters. There’s lots of talent here. Stringers got to be somewhere front of house greeting the tourist bus’s that will surely descend in flocks to have a look.
Think about it….

Thank you so much to all of you.
I have only been a member of RB for short time and been very impressed with RB so far. And I agree totally that as artists we must take interest in selling RB and our product.
Its easy to promote RB as it is a very well and easy site to use.

Thanks heaps:-)

On the right track for sure!
You’ve got a great team and as an artist am proud to be a small part of this growing online community.

Basing your business ethics on trust and openness! Fantastic! you will only be successful… good for you!

RB team is doing a good job to maintain this creative community. All the best!

its great to see the roles you play in this wonderful art/photography/social site, it is you 16 that makes this site such a happy friendly place to be with or without sales, i for one never want to leave so to you all thank-you for your hard work, it is appreciated

I think you are all doing a great job. I haven’t looked at or read so much art in years, and love it. Never, ever sell out to some giant corporate enterty, or anyone. Thanks for the inspiration, everyone.

i’ll keep painting!

I mean take photos!

I been here at least a whole 7 days,and I think you do a fab job,
I see how hard you must work.loads of luck and big respect to you.
Were with ya all the way.

I love this place – as well as inspiring creativeness and a wonderful sense of community – you’ve managed to keep the business side ticking painlessly away … (on my side anyway).
Queries are answered quickly and efficiently by friendly people and complaints taken seriously and resolved perfectly.

Thank you so much for sharing the big picture (and your vision) with us – please know that I am doing all I can to sell me – and ultimately the entire site to ANYONE who is the slightest bit interested – both customers and fellow artists!!

Thanks guys for all your hard work. I am blown away by the quality of work on this site. Without all of you oiling the wheels, I wouldn’t have the opportunity to see this. I only have tentative toes in the water and I can only aspire to be a better artist. RB is helping me gain confidence without any pressure whatsoever and I am getting feedback for my work.
Look forward to all there will be in the future and, perhaps, I might wet my whole foot.

I think rb is on the right track. great job on your side. thanks a lot for that.
the community is friendly and welcoming, sales could be better… ;-)
looking forward to get to know more details about how you plan the future of redbubble.

raspberries are good for you….

This site has been a complete inspiration!

You seem to be planning to make the bubble even BETTER – I didn’t think it was possible. Great work so far guys and I can’t wait to see where you take us next! Redbubble has given me the confidence I needed to actually show someone, anyone in fact, some of my work. So for that, I thank you!

thanks for all your time and effort in running this great site so good having somewhere to show off your work and being able to BUY n SELL work tremendous BLAMO

Thi s is an exciting and addictive place to be. I feel I have come home and found a community I am comfortable with. All your planned developments sound great.
Only one suggestion….could we have a list of banned words in the comments, like nice beautiful etc.
it is good when you discover someone is actually watching your work. I live in a very small town which does not have an arts focus so it is great to have an audience and hopefully customers on RB

Hi – I like the gallery idea, Juilee’s suggestion above.
Its great to be connected to a global community and one rooted in Australia, your sense of community and cooperation speaks volumes about the way to move forwards. Its a commercial venture which we appreciate and if to create special ‘events’ people need to make a contribution then please ask.
The more successful the site the greater our reach. Its a win:win.

Sounds good to me!! Thanks for what you already do, and thanks for what you will do in the future.

I think all the RB staff are superb and dedicated people who deserve all the support we can give. I’m not sure what I can do but if something is called for that perhaps I can turn my hand to I’ll put my hand up to help. I have always felt, from the beginning, very much a part of a team. Thank you :) x

I love redbubble and my job is boring. I have seriously awesome office and communications skills and I live in Melbourne. Are you taking applications??

Well I for one love being here. I am off work at the present with a health issue and RB makes my day. There is a lot of love and good will here with the occasional winge but sometimes that can help get things off your chest.
I love the talent of all these beautiful artists photographers and painters and if I had to change one thing it would be this: NOTHING All is cool in the RB camp.
Tony

What I like most about RB is the clean, clear & uncluttered layout (but there is still sooooo much there). Please, please do not change the look or feel of this wonderful site.

What can i say that hasn’t been said….. You, the RB team do an awesome job, and you are prompt, polite and thorough….. the quality is outstanding, as is the functionality and energy of the RB site. I love telling people about RB…I am PROUD to tell them about it….so will continue to spread the word in every way possible.
Just wanted to add my voice of thanks here and now….keep up the great work and I look forward to future growth, development and trust.
If I can help….would love to even be more involved…..
cheers

i still think u need a “Webgrrl” in ya office :)

this site is already fantastic. you are doing a great job. i’m looking forward to new developments. thank you muchly.

I just love RB , sorry my writing skills are hopeless, at saying how I feel. G.M. sings _{~~ ‘Oh if you could read my mind’ ~} [sorry rather flat]
I have encouraged quite a few people to join, insist others look so hope I have done a bit to help. :-)

I have always wanted to be more involved. I am here. Just let me know. Love this site and want to see even more products and would love to get things out there to sale on RedBubble. Lets get to work.

I greatly appreciate the effort and amount of work you and your RedBubble team put into maintaining and providing a space for people to exapand their creative talents. I have not been a member of redbubble for a long time, but on the few times that I have been and just by reading all the comments above prove to me that you are all doing a wonderful job, and I am sure it will continue in the future.

yes good one RB Central…. having a facility that allows for actual interaction to happen will create many many new opportuities. And that in turn will drive it all forward. Letting people meet and put their work on walls will be the icing on a very rich cake in the end.

Linking up with other galleries is also a go strategy. There is an almost defacto RB gallery in Sydney…Gallery 26 run by the talented mr bodymechanic and I’m sure there are places in Melbourne that have that RB stamp to them already.

Handle it right and keep the good natured ozziness to it all and you’ll be a brand name in no time.

Extremely grateful to be a small part of this extraordinary site…...........if I can help in anyway, I would be happy to assist.

Great news guys. If you need extra pair of hands with graphics or front end webdesign, please give me a shout ;)

I like the constant news updates from you guys, I think RB rocks and I am doing my bit to promote RB in the UK, I mention RB at every opportunity and I am trying to get a local shop to start stocking some of my RB cards, trying hard to get myself and RB on the map along the South Coast. Have the idea of slipping some leaflets in with cards to advertise RB and all the wonderful work here.

You guys have done a fantastic job here and should be very proud.

I also like Juliee’s idea of a gallery.

This is a fantastic site,,, and i’m addicted. Haven’t sold anything yet so any help/advice with sales would be great.

Think the site fab and find it a great place to show the art we produce. Wouldn’t get an airing if it wasn’t for your work and this site THank you!!

Hey there is complaining here
red bubble is a the treasure I have been looking for!!

Sorry missed out vital word
there is ‘no’ complaining here
so excited didnt get words out correctly

I KNOW I’M ONLY A BABY ON THIS SITE… BUT I HAD LOOKED AT LOADS BEFORE JOINING AND SO FAR I HAVE BEEN EKSTREEMLEE PLEASED WITH EVERYTHING ( I DIDN’T EVEN KNOW THESE SITES EVEN EGGSISTID !) I LOVE THE “COMMENTS” STUFF. UP UNTILL NOW ONLY MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY HAD EVER SEEN MY WORK … AND NOW IT’S GLOBAL!!! ... KEEP UP THE GOOOOOOD WORK …DARREL

You guys are an amazing bunch of people. I feel that I’ve been treated wonderfully by the folks at Red Bubble and the awesome people in the community of this site. I’ve been on other “similar” sites and none compare to this one. Keep up the great work!

Well, I have not heard a complaint or anything negative about redbubble, and I certainly think it’s a great community!!, so you’re doing great, and I think you probably need to know how grateful and happy about your work.
You are on top of it guys, take it easy! :)))

Just the fact that you are always looking to improve and move the site forward is a terrific thing! I think you are all doing a fantastic job and am very much looking forward to seeing how far we can all go together!

I am new to RB but so far I like what I have seen, the site is easy to navigate, and pleasing to the eye. I am also impressed by the quality of work that is here, that is a testimony to the caliber of people that RB attracts. Keep up the good work, I look forward to what will come next!

The mere fact that you a) considered taking the approach you are and b) communicated it to th erest of us inspires immense trust – for me at least. I comgratulate you and I feel honored to be part of this venture. It is a truly unique concept. We are surrounded by creativity we did not know existed and I have met fascinating people. Thank you so much for all you guys do! It MUST be a daunting task and one you are doing SO well. Best of luck for all that lies ahead. To all of us :)

I belive we will all be able to help each other. I am so happy RB has the insight to grow with the talent waiting to share with the world. Thanks for keeping eveyone posted on your dreams.

It is so encouraging to find a site such as this. A site such as this that continues to grow and meet challenges. That is proactive and not reactive.
I am all for taking a greater role in marketing our work.
A couple of thoughts along those lines.
A daily featured artist
Asking experts to give classes within RB there is such a pool of experience here in teaching as in producing work. Both are important.
A published anthology. With a theme chosen by us.
What say? Hope everything goes well.

A couple of suggestions arising out of some obstacles I’m experiencing in the areas I want to develop as a photographer:
1. Model Bubble – yes I know there are many online modelling agencies out there but they are pretty much for professionals and, quite reasonably, charge accordingly. However, I also suspect there are aspiring male and female models, just as many of us on RB are aspiring serious photographers and artists. It would be interesting to see if there was interest if RB opened a facility for models/actors who wanted to promote themselves and start their journey by working with emerging photographers who are also on their journey – both could benefit from working on photoshoots together at minimal cost to both, with the model/actor getting at least some high quality images to promote themselves with and possibly even some serious paid work (depending on how well established the photographer is). Just a thought – there may be no interest but I guess til you test it out you never know.
2. Related to the above makeup, lighting, hairstyling specialists, even trainee art directors – a similar “bubble” category as for the models for all these other creative specialties.
3. “Bubble Trade” – this category would be for anyone in the trade who wanted to advertise – it wouldn’t be intrusive advertising – just a place on Bubble you could go to if, for example, you wanted to find someone who did theatrical costume or prop hire for photoshoots or sold camera accessories and may be prepared to offer ‘bubbler discounts” to build up a business. This could also become a bit of a separate income stream for RB itself enabling it to subsidise other activities if it so chose.

Sorry for the ramble but I’m very interested in getting a creative team together and working on some ideas together and I’m finding all of the above is taking me a huge amount of time and effort to pull together from different sources and it strikes me that RB could be an ideal place for all this marketplace of creative ancillaries to come together to the benefit of all concerned.

Oops – forgot to say what a brilliant job RB is doing and how much I respect the way you are wanting to approach your relationship with the RB community. Community is definitely what RB does best in my opinion. Up until I joined RB I was one of a gazillion Flickr photographers getting lovely comments from people (and hey that is worth its weight in gold) but otherwise going nowhere. Since joining RB I’ve been invited to exhibit in 2 galleries in the past month, not to mention selling a mounted print and some cards online. All power to you!

just the fact that you guys wrote this lets us know how great you are all doing. Redbubble i unique without being cheesy. : )

I’ve only been on RedBubble for a little over a month but I’m totally, head over heals in love with this site. I’ve already brought three friends here and they love it,too. I’ll continue to sing your praises. This is the best art site I’ve found and getting better all of the time because of all of your superb efforts! ~Sande

The growth that this site has had is testament to how incredible it is. It is definitely one of the best sites I’ve come across. Not only is it fun to be a part of, but it’s a constant source of inspiration. Thanks for all your efforts RedBubble and your drive to keep making it better!

I have to say red bubble is one of my favorite sites. It is quick and clean to use. My day job is a website analyst and the structure and robustness of the site works very well. I like that I can upload very large files as opposed to most sites tiny file sizes (this does impact quality). I like the way it’s well laid out and when someone bought some artwork they loved it so much (the quality of the physical card and the image) they actually started crying a little with emotion.

I’d say redbubble is doing well, but please keep it up.

cheers

I’ll say this—This is hands down the best site I have found on the Internet for artists of every genre.
You are to be applauded for your efforts as are those who are simply members. I have procured many friendships (and a few not so good relationships, lol) that I will treasure forever. These are some of the most talented individuals I’ve ever known on this site. I am truly blessed to be associated with every one of them.
God bless the Bubble man, God bless…..

I just stumbled on this site one day and decided to give it a shot. Its a wonderful idea and there is a fantastic variety of art here. Something for everyone. I have a website and I am on two other photographic sites which I have to pay membership with so this is a great idea. I have only been here a month and haven’t sold but I have high hopes! The only thing I might suggest is more promotion and advertising as it was a fluke I even found your site and I have an idea there are alot of people out there the same.
Keep up the great work!

I just stumbled on this site one day and decided to give it a shot. Its a wonderful idea and there is a fantastic variety of art here. Something for everyone. I have a website and I am on two other photographic sites which I have to pay membership with so this is a great idea. I have only been here a month and haven’t sold but I have high hopes! The only thing I might suggest is more promotion and advertising as it was a fluke I even found your site and I have an idea there are alot of people out there the same.
Keep up the great work!

What a great team you are. I applaud you for what you have achieved. Thank you for all you have done what you are about to do. Thank you Redbubble people! Thank you!!

The most fantastic team I’ve ever saw,THANK YOU ALL…

I think this is a “well oiled machine”, you and the team do a great job.

Thanx to all the people who are involved in this great concept!!!!!!!!!!!!

What more can be said? You guys do a reat job!

I’m still a relatively new bubbler and I just love you guys! Yup love! And the best thing is you’re all Melbournians! Theres no way they could do this in Sydney!!!

If all of the above says how wonderful you all are and how much we appreciate you then I agree with all of the above. xxx

You guys do a wonderful job… Looking forward to the coming year… :)

While I am new here… I have had an eye on Red Bubble for a while now. Superb site. It is great that you guys are always forward thinking and trying to promote art. I’ll gladly do my part to help in anyway that I can. Thank all of you for this opportunity to display work and to offer it to the global public.

You all do a great job and the site is wonderful…. I would love to be part of your team but not sure what role I could fill – help out with….
Just keep doing more of the same!!! I have found if I have a problem ask the team – they either know all the answers or find them out, and do it all so graciously….
Product quality is excellent so far…
Looking forward to spending lots more time with RB.
Good luck

Keep on keepin’ on! And thanks for making it easier for me to offer products featuring my work. I get kick out of the community and especially when I’ve been featured on the home page! (Which always looks fantastic, by the way!)

Really want to pump up my PR for the site. Any tips are most welcome.

Is it because you’re based in Australia, so super friendly, I want to move there! ~ Alice, US

P.S. Did I say thank you! <3>

If you need help with anything contact me.

I live in Central Canada,Eh,.I’m retired,I have time,I have a number of skills.

You guy’s are doing good things.

AV

We only joined a couple of months ago and are really impressed with the site. You guys have done a great job! We’re still to sell our first picture but we’re waiting fingers crossed… any tools or advise etc you can offer would be appreciated if you’re looking into that side of things?!

Keep up the fantastic work!

you are all doing a wonderful job, still having probs with the reply buttons, but other wise very good work

I just joined last week and it seems there is allot of positive vibes. Quite a massive site! I just keep exploring and taking in the awesome work here!

keep on keepin’ on!

CPR

I’m new to RedBubble and must say… This is a great site! Hats off to all you working hard! Thanks for having me!

Daniel Jesperson

Im new also, and have to thank you all for your wonderful work. Hats Off to all the workers of Red Bubble. AND All the artists out there, You have made me a Red Bubble Addict. I can’t go a day without looking at this ever expanding world of Art.

Your doing a fine job with this site and I can’t see where there could be anything improved upon just now accept a record of sent bubblemails.

redbubble is the best thing since the sliced pan

Redbubble.com is a fantastic site. I know exactly how difficult it is to realise all your ideas into a successful website as I have done this over 8 years, in my spare time, with people who I have only ever seen once. Trust is the key issue and a belief in what you can achieve.
Rallyeinfo.com only breaks even to pay the server costs and would need a massive commitment from all involved for them to quit their day jobs and make it really work. It’s great to see you guys and girls turning what I expect was a dream in someones head into a very viable and unique worldwide business. You have hit the nail on the head regarding sharing your ideas and informing users what you are up to and what you intend to do. Why use your own staff to come up with ideas when the site visitors in their thousands can submit hundreds of ideas that you have probably either never considered or dismissed because you thought nobody needed it. This is how the web is meant to be.
Thanks for giving me a platform to share my work and I am staggered by the quality of your printing at the prices you charge bearing in mind the logistics involved.
Many thanks and keep the site growing slow and steady.
Thanks to you all

I highly commend all the RB staff for doing an absolutely wonderful job. No easy task. I have found no problems and am very happy being in the bubble. Keep up the great work. Appreciated muchly.

RB is a great site, although i haven’t sold anything as yet, i have been on for a week now.

I’m suprised to hear there are only 15 of you! I’m impressed! Redbubble is a wonderful site and I’ve passed it on to everyone I know.
Great Job!!!
This site is not only good for getting feedback when I post new work, but other people’s artwork inspires me to keep creating and improving my OWN!
Thanks for your site and a big thank you to everyone else who is a member as well! :)
Sincerely,
Micah

Firstly congratulations on a top notch site – it works well and is so easy to use. I’m sure that is one of the reasons so many people flock here. Secondly the community is what makes it so good – people are friendly and willing to share. So go for it Redbubble – you have a huge amount of support and people who are with you the way. We know you need to make a profit and to pay your staff so keep going with these great ideas.

Does redbubble have an investors relation segment? I think Redbubble should list a pulic stock. This is a great site and I am no professional. It is nice to sit back at night, watch my TV and check out all the great art from all over the world that you have here. It would also be nice to buy stock in such a great concept, well run company. I am completely impressed with Redbubble.

keep up the good work !

I love Red Bubble – This site has been a complete inspiration!
Thank You :-)

You have such a good business model and such good communications with your audience/members/clients that I just encourage you to stay the course. By all means grow and improve but don’t fix what isn’t broken. Cheers.

Alway thought this was a well run machine, some other sites I find to hard to get around because they are to big and they have to many options ie www.saatchi.com I like this site because it does what it should do and also manages to look well designed. Just dont fall in the trap of offering too much, stick with what your good at, focus on quality and the future looks great.

Hi ive only recently started to put stuff on the site , bit of a coward lol anyway ive decided i want Martins job im a great thinker i think all day and all night in fact im always thinking so i think i would be good at it , i think…............

Congratulations to the people at Redbubble for a job well done! With more of the same commitment and a wider engagement as mentioned – the future looks very positive for all in the RB community.

I’m new here and now realize I’m not as good as good as I thought I was.Excellent site and Excellent Artists.

Always greatly appreciate the hardwork the RB team are putting in to support all the artists in this community!

I think you are all doing great, I am very pleased with this site. Keep up the good work!!

I like the ‘nerve centre’ idea. What about expanding it to make the nerve centres places of artistic learning – classes in photography, writing, digital manipulation etc etc – classes run by talented RB people who ahve the skills and experience in their areas, people pay a fee to attend the class and the teacher gets paid as well.

When I first jioned RB I read somewhere it was very addictive what an understatment that was .A part from all the art here its the interactivity that is happening between artists that is happening is priceless. HOW ABOUT A COMP FOR REDBUBBLE T SHIRT DESIGN SO WE CAN WEAR THEM TO IDENTIFY US TO US>Garunteed to be a great seller AND spell check in these boxes would be heaven GOODLUCK RB AND THANK YOU

Redbubble FTW !

I was introduced to this site less than a week ago and i love it. I’m not a photographer or an artist but i love taking photos. I hope with the help of members i can turn this hobby into something more. To the members who have already commented on my photos thank you for your positive words and to the team at red bubble i congratulate you on your fantastic efforts.

Thinker…
What a job!

You guys and girls are doing a great job! This site is Awesome and the RedBubble Elves are the Bomb!

certainly, RB seems to get better and better. Of course there will always be more things to do, more projects, but you seem to be hitting the target!

In terms of selling, I would like people to be able to buy our digital images – in the ‘stock photo’ way.

Also, to see RB more broadly advertising itself to encourage sales. I would be happy to pay an annual registration fee (say 5.00 UKP) for this purpose…....... just a couple of thoughts.

Thanks to you all for what you do to make RB an amazing place to be.

Bravo and a BIG thank you for all of yours hard work ! Thank you , thank you and thank you again !!!

I’m still new here but feel right at home ~ and happy to be here!!
I came to sell ~ but found more that is priceless to a budding artist and that is the collaboration, inspiration and community that is felt here and so appreciated…
RB is my new addiction ~ and I don’t want a cure!
Thanks for all your work – great job!
Best,
Linda

I have never felt more at home as I do here at redbubble the friendships are to be treasured enormously & as most have said there isn’t a better site to be found. I would like to plant a seed of holding redbubble exhibitions across the world with the amount of talent on your wonderful site it can only mean big big bucks for all! Thankyou with all my heart.

thank you to all who keep this site going, I love being a part of it

Just a moment to thank you all. So many words of encouragement I have had from the RedBubble family over the short time I have been here! So many talented people here needing direction from those in the know. A very helpful site in all. ;)

You have a great site & provide great products – keep up the good work folks!