I’ve been wanting to write a post on this topic for some time because of the:
- Always write a thorough description. You will want your readers left with absolutely no doubts as to what they are potentially purchasing. This is usually not accomplished by writing a few sentences. Don’t be afraid to include details and examples.
- I always upload a preview. Again, I don’t want any doubts. When I am buying on TPT, I always look for this feature as well, as I am very visual and like to see exactly what I am purchasing.
- Upload clear, good quality pictures.
- Enter the blogging world/facebook world/twitter world and promote your item this way. It can be a lot to keep up with but tons of traffic comes through these sites.
- Contact another seller or blogger and offer to have them try your product for free in exchange for a review on their site.
- Promote your item on TPT. Under “My Sales,” if you scroll down, you may promote either a free item or a paid item on TPT. I would suggest promoting a free item for starters because the paid item cost $50 if you are chosen, so you want to make sure your earnings can surpass that hefty fee. Promoting a free item though gives you a spot in the monthly newletter that hundreds, if not thousands consumers read. I’m not sure if this is true, but I do feel that Paul and the people who are behind TPT are more apt to pick starters to promote their items. They like to help the little people like us
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Congratulations on being in the top 100! That is really a great accomplishment! I agree with all your tips, but I do have something to add. As a seller, I find the seller’s forum to be really helpful and educational- I would encourage all sellers, old and new, to check it out and get involved! Keep up the great work!
-Maria
Everyone deServes to Learn
Thank you! I definitely agree with you about the forum!
Thanks for a great post on getting started on TpT! I am going to share this with a few teachers at my school who are thinking about getting started. Thanks for the little shout out too!
That’s wonderful! Definitely share and tell them they should!
Thank you for posting this! My first 3 weeks on TpT have been successful thanks to you and other SLP bloggers who have been willing to share! This community of online SLPs has been a great resource! I am so excited I took the chance to get started!! As you said “JUST DO IT!”
Yay! So happy for you! It really is a great community of SLPs!
Love this post! I wish I had read something like this when I was first starting on TpT! I would also encourage people to sign up to be a Premium Seller! It may seem like a lot of money upfront, but hte rewards are worth it!
Great post! As a new seller on TpT, I am still learning the ins and outs of the site. I hadn’t looked at the sellers forum until you mentioned it. And I’ll need to start sending the monthly emails! I would love it if you checked out my store and let me know what you think
Abby
Schoolhouse Talk!
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Thank you for posting this. I have been busting my brains trying to get started making some of my own materials for themes etc. that I use each year. I am so glad that you shared your tips!