Hey everyone 👋 Quick update on how Black Friday and the early Christmas rush are shaping up across POD, Shopify, and Etsy—because things are definitely heating up. For POD sellers, Black Friday came in strong this year. Designs that were moving slowly a few weeks back are suddenly selling again, and anything holiday-themed is already showing an uptick. If you haven’t added new Christmas designs yet, you’re still right on time—shoppers are already hunting for them. On Shopify, traffic this weekend has been solid. Add-to-carts and conversions are climbing, especially for stores that tightened up their offers, bundles, or product pages. Buyers are in that “just get it now” mindset, so even small improvements seem to be paying off. Etsy is also buzzing. Between Black Friday promotions and early gift shopping, personalized items and niche products are seeing a noticeable boost. The platform feels more active than usual, which is a great sign going into the next few weeks. Overall, there’s a lot of momentum right now across all three platforms. If you’re planning to release new designs, test fresh products, or push ads, this is a perfect window to take advantage of the traffic and buyer mindset. Hope everyone’s having a productive weekend—keep the uploads coming and ride the wave while it’s here.

With Black Friday and Christmas coming up, this time of year naturally gives new sellers a real advantage. The amount of people searching, shopping, and buying increases so much that even beginners can get traction faster than usual. I’ve been paying attention to how things move during this season, and honestly, a lot of the “hard parts” of online selling become easier right now because the platforms are already busy. Here’s why this Black Friday + Christmas period helps new sellers: .Traffic rises everywhere — search pages, recommended feeds, and product categories fill up with shoppers .People buy quicker because they’re trying to finish gift shopping before prices change .Even small or new sellers get more visibility since buyers explore more options during the holidays .Products move faster because gift shopping covers a wide range of categories .Bundles sell better, so one customer can end up buying multiple items .Shoppers compare less — if something solves their need, they just buy it .Platforms push seasonal content, which gives sellers more natural exposure You don’t need a perfect store or complicated marketing right now. The season itself does a lot of the work by bringing motivated buyers to the platform. If anyone is planning to start a Shopify store, try eBay reselling, or list on Vinted before the holiday rush hits full speed, this is honestly the easiest moment to begin. A few smart adjustments or the right product choices can make a big difference during these weeks. If you’re curious or need a little direction on where to start for Black Friday and Christmas, feel free to ask. Happy to share what I know.

I’ll be honest… starting my online store felt exciting — until it didn’t. I launched my first store thinking “If I build it, they’ll come.” I spent weeks picking a theme, writing product descriptions, even making a logo — but when I went live… crickets. 😞 I had zero orders for almost a month. I felt like I did everything right, but clearly something was missing. 👉 Here’s what I was doing wrong: - I was trying to sell to everyone — which meant I was speaking to no one. - I didn’t understand product-market fit — I was guessing what people wanted. - I had no real content or brand — just generic ads and a pretty site. So I stopped trying to “look successful” and started learning from people actually making sales. Here’s what I changed: - Niche focus — I picked ONE audience and tailored everything to them. - Product research — I started using tools and watching what was already working (instead of reinventing the wheel). - Content > Ads — I started creating short-form video content (just with my phone!) and showing up consistently. And now? I’m getting daily sales. Not millions (yet 😅), but enough to prove it works — and enough to reinvest and scale.

When I first got into this whole online journey, I kept myself stuck without even realizing it. I was busy “learning,” watching videos, taking notes, planning — but not actually doing anything. I convinced myself I needed the perfect setup before I could start. Perfect idea. Perfect strategy. Perfect timing. And because of that… I stayed in the same place for months. The funny part? I wasn’t lacking information — I was lacking action. Here’s what I eventually realized: 👉 I was waiting to feel ready, but that moment never comes. 👉 I cared too much about what people might think if I failed. 👉 I confused “research” with making progress. 👉 I expected clarity before taking action, not realizing clarity comes from action. So I shifted my approach: 🔥 I stopped obsessing over perfection and just started. 🔥 I set small goals I could actually finish instead of giant ones that overwhelmed me. 🔥 I focused on building habits instead of chasing motivation. 🔥 I treated every attempt as data, not failure. And everything started to change once I moved. I didn’t magically become more talented or more confident — I just stopped waiting for the perfect moment and created my own momentum. If you’re stuck right now, you’re not broken — you’re just paused. Start small, start messy, start uncertain… but just start. Momentum will take care of the rest.

My days usually start early — sometimes before sunrise. I make a list of what needs to be done: respond to messages, check on pending orders, organize my webstore, and make sure everything is running smoothly. It’s not always glamorous — there are moments when I’m juggling multiple things at once, and other times when I just sit back and remind myself why I started. I’ve learned that there’s beauty in the chaos. Every order that goes out, every idea that comes to life, every improvement I make to my website — it’s all a step forward. What people see is the end result, but behind the scenes, it’s a lot of trial and error, quiet focus, and discipline. And honestly, I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Bonus tip: 📸 Share a photo of your workspace, laptop, or one of your products in progress.