Finally I got it!! Thanks to all of you kind friends that have tried to make me understand how categories work!!! At the end Leoni …
Finally I got it!! Thanks to all of you kind friends that have tried to make me understand how categories work!!! At the end Leoni managed to get the concept through my thick skull! No wonder…. she used to teach this blasted IT stuff!!! I have been singing the praises of RB and its members to all that will listen here in South Africa!! / And with good reason… is a great place to be full of outstanding people!! Thanks guys and Thanks Leoni!!! XXXCarisma
For all that want to add the words of each of your categories to your work and link them to those works of art, this tutorial is for you….
For all that want to add the words of each of your categories to your work and link them to those works of art, this tutorial is for you… 1.First of all you will want to make sure in your tags area of your works that you have the right tags so that these links will work. 2. Example… If I have a category on my profile page of Macro, I will want to add this tag of macro into the tags area of my works, being of those which are truly macro. / Or which ever category you use you will always want to make sure the tags are in the tags area of your works. 3. Now to add all of this to your profile page… 4. As I have mentioned in some of my other tutorials, I usually open up Redbubble two times, this makes editing your profile page alot easier, It is for me anyway… 5. Now… On one page that you have opened up you will want to go to My Bubble 6. Account 7. and then to Edit my Profile 8. Now… in the about me box let’s make a “ 9. Then we will type in our category Macro 10. Right behind where we have typed Macro 11. We will type in another “ 12. And then we will type in a : 13. Now we will type in http:// 14. www. 15.redbubble. 16. com 17. / 18. people 19. / 20. here you will be typing in your username 21. / 22. art 23. / 24. everything 25. / 26. tags 27. / 28. than here you will type in whatever category you want, I used Macro 29, Save 30. You’re Done! 31. Now click on preview my profile page and your linked category should be there in the about me box… Thanks for reading my tutorial and I hope this has helped you all…
I used Photoshop to create “buttons,” but you can make a simple link. I will explain how to do both! Links: / 1) From your group…
I used Photoshop to create “buttons,” but you can make a simple link. I will explain how to do both! Links: / 1) From your group page click on settings. / 2) In the description box, figure out where you want your links to be. / 3) Type “ YOURTAG “ : http : // www.redbubble.com / search / YOURTAG (NO SPACES, I PUT THEM IN SO YOU COULD SEE BETTER) / Save your changes, and let your group know how to tag their work. Ex: for all the flowers in my group, I used FTSANIMALS. Typically tags do not handle anything but letters and numbers. I would avoid using symbols. Buttons: / 1) First after creating what you would like to use for a button, you have to load it into RB, just like you would a photo. Hide this work from others. / 2) From your group page click on settings. / 3) In the description box, figure out where you want your buttons to be. / 4) Open RB a second time. / 5) Go to your art, and find the buttons that you loaded. / 6) Find your first button, and open it. / 7) Right click on the button, then left click and highlight the PROPERTIES. / 8) Copy / 9) Go to your group page and type a ! then paste the address of your button. You need to put another ! Then a : / 10) Now without any spaces type “ YOURTAG “ : http : // www.redbubble.com / search / YOURTAG Save your changes, and let your group know how to tag their work. Ex: for all the flowers in my group, I used FTSANIMALS. Typically tags do not handle anything but letters and numbers. I would avoid using symbols. I hope this helps out fellow hosts! It took a few trys on my part, and a little investigating, but it was well worth it!!!
It is easiest to have 2 browsers open to accomplish this. 1) You need to create your buttons in Photoshop, or whatever program that yo…
It is easiest to have 2 browsers open to accomplish this. 1) You need to create your buttons in Photoshop, or whatever program that you have. I find that it works best to make them about 150 X 100 or smaller. 2) Load your buttons into RB just like you would any of your art, but please be sure to check the box at the bottom that hides this work from others. 3) Create a list of tags that you can use specifically for your group. If you want to showcase animals, you could use the initials of your group and then type animals. Ex: FTSANIMALS (this is the tag that I use in my group) please do not use spaces in your tag, it will not work if you do. 4) Now, go to your groups page and click on settings. In the box where you type your description, you will type in a ! then HTTP://WWW. address of the button. (to get this you need to right click on your image then left click on the properties.) 5) Next you need to type in another ! At the end of your HTTP://WWW. Address, then follow it with a : THERE WILL BE NO SPACES IN YOUR LINE OF TEXT 6) In your other browser go to your group and in the search box type the name of the tag that you created for that specific button. 7) Go back to your description box and type in the HTTP://WWW. address of your search results directly behind the : once again there will be no spaces in your line of text. 8) Save your changes, and you should see your button there. It will be ready to click on and should take you directly to your search results within your group. This is a useful tool for group hosts as it basically eliminates the need to delete work from your group. I know just how time consuming that can be!
Let’s look at the subjects that people favor when purchasing art. By extension and personal experience, these are big buckets that are se…
Let’s look at the subjects that people favor when purchasing art. By extension and personal experience, these are big buckets that are searched for often, but are hard to win through search engine optimization and expensive to buy through pay-per-click advertising. In a survey of 2,000-plus art buyers ages 18 to 65 (selected based on their previous purchase of art), shoppers aged 45 and above favored landscapes, flowers and gardens, and country traditional themes more than those who are younger. Shoppers aged 35 years of age or younger favored photography, abstract/surrealism, European subjects, and movies or celebrities (pop culture) more than the older [in age, perhaps not in spirit] consumers. Here are the art themes that had the strongest appeal to shoppers (in ascending rank). One caveat: keywords that are a direct hit, e.g., Star Wars, Barack Obama, etc. don’t apply below; it’s a given that brand names are targeted by their very nature. 1. Landscape / 2. Photography / 3. Flowers, Gardens / 4. Wildlife, Animals / 5. Abstract, Surrealism / 6. Impressionism / 7. Tuscany, Paris, Cafes (scenes of Europe) / 8. Still Life / 9. Country Traditional / 10. Pets (dogs, cats) / 11. Sports (baseball, cricket, football, futbol, soccer …) / 12. Religious / 13. Pop Culture / 14. African-American / 15. Brand Icons / 16. Hispanic Art / 17. Other What can we do with this information? We can use the above keywords for tagging, artwork/group descriptions, and Bubblesite text, as well as integrate them into titles, description copy, and hyperlinks in from external blogs, personal websites, and other credible referral sources (e.g., press, social shopping websites such as StyleHive, Kaboodle, etc.) when linking back to your RedBubble pages. In no way should these tags be applied to unrelated work; you’ll drive page views, but not sales. Plus, it’s poor form. There are many excellent categories missing above, e.g., nude art, self-portrait, dance, etc. The recommendation is to think about how you search online. Use common terms and keep it simple. If this article bores you to tears, we suggest that you take a bit from the above and then go with your gut. You know your artwork best, and by thinking like a regular art shopper you might find that fewer tags in a simplified structure will help categorize your work – both in your own mind and for the shopper and buyer. Bringing it all back home. All this sales talk is great; thanks for listening. However, I don’t want to lose sight of the fact that the outcome is to provide an amazingly great work of art and design to someone that appreciates it… that we artists made something that someone loves or gave to someone they care about. In many cases, the shopper will come to think of you as a contact or friend; or at the very least, someone that they feel they know a bit about. Regards, / Jason
*Your Profile page and Bubblesite are your consumer-facing galleries (some would say shops or storefronts). Here are some simple ways to …
Your Profile page and Bubblesite are your consumer-facing galleries (some would say shops or storefronts). Here are some simple ways to make them both visually appealing and sales focused. A brand called you / Your Profile page should contain an image of you. Many artists dislike this idea, but a happy, smiling image of you helps buyers connect. A photograph, painting, etching, drawing, etc. all work. People are naturally attracted to faces. . . . . . . . The elevator pitch / Tell buyers a bit about yourself. Where you live; your location as it relates to your artwork; your influences; your USPs (unique selling points), etc. For example, Ron Moss wrote: “I have been deeply interested in Eastern art and philosophy from an early age. I have pursued this interest through extensive reading and through the study of Japanese writing forms including haiku. [-] My poetry work has been translated in several languages and is widely published in journals and anthologies. I have won numerous awards both within Australia and overseas (including Japan). I enjoy using visual media and poetry in combination.” For anyone interested in Eastern philosophy, Ron’s description is spot on. The application / What have previous admirers and buyers loved about your work? E.g., “My work looks great in baby nurseries, shared spaces, etc.” You can also let this story be told through the pitch above, e.g., “My work features super hero characters from the 1940s – 1960s, and features an aesthetic reminiscent of the unbridled optimism of yesteryear.” Categorize whenever possible / If you have works that can be bundled by theme, location, application, subject, etc., you can fudge categories and link to them from your Profile page. For example, Scott Ward created categories by tagging work with key words, e.g., “Africa,” and then creating category URLs such as: http://www.redbubble.com/people/membername/art/everything/tags/keyword-tag/ Karin Taylor did the same, but augmented the strategy by creating categories for both topics and themes, e.g., “new baby” and “relaxation.” You can also categorize by holiday or event. See holiday calendars for the US, Australia and UK here. Be smart and efficient with these categories. Too much is, well, too much. See categories that art buyers search for often. RedBubble is a safe place to buy art / RedBubble repeatedly states that the website uses 128-bit encryption and that all sales are “Satisfaction Guaranteed.” This is good for members, as RedBubble carries the burden of complete satisfaction. I added this body of text in the Sales & Marketing Forum, but you could shorten to say “Safe and Secure checkout featuring 128-bit SSL encryption.” “My art sales are powered by RedBubble.com. Since February 2007, RedBubble has shipped more than 240,000 premium-quality works of art and t-shirts to over 70 countries worldwide. RedBubble offers a simple money-back guarantee, gold star customer service, and assures safe online transactions by using 128-bit SSL encryption – an industry standard. RedBubble accepts five different currencies including USD, AUD, CAD, EUR and GBP, and accepts credit cards as well as PayPal.” Kudos / It’s always a good idea to feature any kudos and awards that you’ve received, as well as a testimonial if possible. Causes / If you represent a charity or donate a portion of your earnings to a charity, your Profile page is an excellent space to feature your cause. Melinda Kerr has done a great deal of work in this area, and features calendars and cards. The real thing / I’m not one for cluttering pages with lots of large and heavy images that slow page load. However, there is something to seeing artwork and t-shirts in the real world. You can feature work on your Profile page as well as individual artwork pages by capturing an image of the work after configuring it on RedBubble. You can also add images to the Buyers’ Booth and link to them from your Profile page. ! My recommendation is to note the configuration details near the image, e.g., “Here is a large work X in a bright white mat and cherry box frame. You can buy this work here.” You can also show works that would make good diptychs and triptychs (pairs and threesomes) by showing them together and noting the links (URLs). RubyRed features a t-shirt of the month on his Profile page, as well as an image of the t-shirt on a person. I like both of these techniques, as they encourage repeat visitors. What’s the weather? / If your country is currently in the fall/autumn or winter seasons, note on your Profile page that your t-shirts are available in a long sleeve version (if you chose to reveal that option). The same goes for “girly fit” – which is a must for some buyers. Give buyers the idea to personalize their purchase by choosing a color, size and style. Develop fans / If you have Facebook Page, Twitter account, blog, or other resource that you use to communicate details related to your artwork, link out to them. These resources are a way to capture mind-share and leverage other communication channels – directing people back to your RedBubble Profile page or Bubblesite at a later date. Be sure to link from those sources back to your RedBubble Profile page or Bubblesite too. Let’s wrap / The formatting “code” for making links, displaying/linking images, etc. can largely be found here. Here are a few more resources. Rhana’s guide to making links Karin’s detailed Profile page tutorial Webgrrl’s unofficial RedBubble cheatsheet Before we go / We’re always looking for success stories big and small, so send them our way here. And finally, if you want to help other members sell, you can join our “You Can Sell Art and T-shirts” Group (by invitation). Bubblemail me with the topics you feel confident discussing. Thank you. Regards, / Jason
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