How to Start Earning Big with Printables (A Simple Guide)

You’ve probably heard that passive income is a myth, but what if I told you that’s not true? Today, I’m going to show you how you can break into one of the most lucrative side hustles that can turn zero into thousands. Stick with me until the end because I have a special surprise for you!

Why You Should Get Into Printables
Printables are a fantastic side hustle for three key reasons:

  1. They’re easy to create
  2. You can make them once and sell them repeatedly
  3. One successful printable can generate thousands of dollars

In fact, we know someone who started selling printables and is now making over $8,000 a month. Stick around, and I’ll reveal the blueprint she used to reach this milestone.


A Little Story
One day, I was scrolling through Facebook groups when I came across a post. A woman was asking for advice on how to sell printables from her blog, but she had no idea where to start. As I kept scrolling, I noticed a comment from another woman who said, "I took a course and now make $8,000 a month." Naturally, I had to know which course she took. After a bit of digging, I found out it was the Gold City Ventures Printables Course.

The best part? I also promote this course on my blog because I’ve interviewed two women who are earning great passive income through printables—and they took the same course. Trust me, this course works.

The course is already affordable, but I have a $50 discount code for you! I’ll leave the link in the description below.

No Design Skills? No Problem!
You don’t need to be a graphic designer to succeed with printables. The course provides "done-for-you" templates, meaning you can tweak them slightly to create your own unique printable product. Now let’s break down how to get started.

Step 1: Choose a Profitable Niche

Start by picking a niche that sells well on platforms like Etsy. Popular niches include:

  • Weddings
  • Baby showers
  • Scrapbooking
  • Seasonal items (Christmas, Halloween, Valentine’s Day)

These categories perform well, and I have even more niche ideas to share with you, so stick around until the end!

Step 2: Create Your Printable

Now that you’ve chosen a niche, it’s time to design your printable. Many people use tools like Canva or Adobe Illustrator. I’ll walk you through an example of how to create a printable using Canva:

  1. Open Canva and set the custom size to 8.5 x 11 inches (standard paper size).
  2. Select an image to use. I have a favorite website where I buy images for reselling, and I’ll share the link in the description.
  3. Align your image using the margin settings in Canva for a clean, professional look.
  4. Add text or other elements to complete the design.

For example, I created a cute "dream big" elephant design for a children’s room printable. After adjusting the layout, I downloaded the image as a PNG for the Etsy listing thumbnail and as a PDF for customers to download.

Step 3: List Your Printable on Etsy

Once your printable is ready, it’s time to upload it to Etsy. A key part of selling on Etsy is using the right keywords in your title and description so potential buyers can find your products. For example, if you’re selling Bachelorette party printables, use keywords like “Bachelorette games” in your listings to make sure your products show up in search results.

Pro Tip: Etsy provides valuable data after you post your listing. You can refine your titles, descriptions, and images based on this feedback to increase your chances of making sales.

Step 4: Use Keyword Research to Boost Sales

Effective keyword research is essential for getting your printables noticed. By focusing on what people are searching for, you can align your products with their needs, helping you make more sales. For example, Julie, a course creator, uses "Bachelorette party games" in her Etsy listings. This targeted approach helps her get her products in front of customers actively looking for these types of printables.

Step 5: Persist and Refine

Success with printables doesn’t happen overnight. Stay persistent, keep refining your listings, and eventually, the sales will come. The key is consistency. Etsy’s algorithm will favor you as you make adjustments and improve your product listings based on real customer data.


What’s Great About the Course
If you decide to enroll in the course, you'll get personalized feedback during bi-weekly office hours. This is a rare feature in most courses and provides extra support to help you refine your skills and succeed.

Bonus: Free Ebook!

For sticking around this long, I’ve got a treat for you! Visit this link to download a free ebook containing a list of top-selling printables by month. It’s packed with useful insights to help you choose profitable products.

Ready to Start?

If you’re interested in making money with printables, I highly recommend taking the course. It’ll walk you through everything, from selecting products to setting up your Etsy shop and creating listings that sell. Check out the link in the description below for more details!

Conclusion
Let me know in the comments if you’ve made it this far and if you plan to start your own printable business. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more tips on making money with side hustles.

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