Has anybody played around with different sales/discounts and seen a noticeable impact on orders? Would be interested to hear from anybody who has tried, for example, 20% off everything or perhaps a 25% off any 3. What worked? What didn't? Did you have enough margin to run them? Thanks!

Hi everyone, I'm after a bit of advice regarding upscaling artwork for printing please. I originally started my print-on-demand journey with another supplier and have since created 108 pieces of artwork. My process was to generate the images in ChatGPT, upload them into an A1 Canva template, and export them as JPEGs at approximately 7,016 × 9,933 pixels (300 DPI). When I uploaded my artwork to the previous supplier, their system gave me a good quality rating, so I assumed my files were suitable for printing. However, I've recently read a post in this community about upscaling, and it's made me question whether my images have enough genuine detail to produce sharp prints, particularly at A1. I now understand that simply increasing the pixel dimensions in Canva doesn't necessarily improve image quality. I've ordered a few samples previously and was happy with the quality, although I can't remember whether those were exported using exactly the same process as my current JPEG files. I've only had one Etsy order so far, and the customer hasn't received it yet, so I haven't had any feedback on the quality of my current print files. I've also ordered additional samples to check. I've started experimenting with Upscayl, but it took around 7–10 minutes to process just one image. With 108 designs already listed on Etsy, reworking every file would be a huge task. My question is, would it be possible to upscale and replace artwork as and when I receive customer orders, rather than updating all 108 designs immediately? For example, if an Etsy order comes through to PrintShrimp, can I replace the artwork file attached to that specific order before paying and sending it into production? I would also update the saved product artwork afterwards so future orders use the improved version. Has anyone done this, or can anyone confirm whether this workflow is possible? I'd really appreciate any advice or experiences, particularly from anyone who has used ChatGPT-generated artwork for larger prints.

I’ve just had my first Etsy sale and it’s an A2 print. My original artwork is about 1,000 by 1,700 pixels. What’s the best way to prepare it so it prints sharp at A2 with printShrimp? Should I upscale in Photoshop to 4,961 by 7,016 pixels at 300 DPI, or rely on the printer? Any tips to avoid blur? Will I need to do this with every print? This bit continues to confuse me…..

Just hit my two month anniversary. I've now got just over 400 listings and achieved 23 sales. I have no idea if this is good or not, but every time I hear that "cha ching" sound, it's as exciting as the first time! One thing I have noticed is the very clear difference between days of the week. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are slow. Things pick up Thursday to Saturday, but Sunday is proving to be my most successful day by some margin. Has anybody else found this? How're you all getting on? Good luck all!