Summary

An Etsy seller shares their experience and results from selling AI-generated designs in January, achieving moderate success and planning for future growth without advertising.

Abstract

The author of the article has embarked on an experiment to sell AI-generated designs on Etsy, leveraging their previous success in selling print-on-demand (POD) products. Despite a slow start with 15 sales and €21 earnings in the initial phase, the author set a goal to upload at least 10 new listings per month. In January, the shop saw an increase to 22 active listings, predominantly bundles, and attracted 427 unique visitors, which is a promising sign of growth. The shop generated 22 orders resulting in a revenue of €35, with a profit of around €23 after fees. The author expresses a desire to scale the shop's performance, aiming for €50 in February and €100 in March, by improving SEO, conducting research, and adding more designs, with a target of 50 listings by February and 80-100 by March. The article concludes with a positive outlook on the potential of the shop and the importance of mindset and dedication in achieving success.

Opinions

The author is confident in their ability to profit from new Etsy shops based on past experience.
There is uncertainty about the success of selling AI-generated designs compared to traditional products.
The author values the use of AI tools like Leonardo AI for generating designs.
Despite divided focus and some laziness, the author acknowledges the potential for growth and is motivated to improve.
The author emphasizes the importance of a larger number of listings for digital products but adjusts expectations due to time constraints.
A belief in organic growth is evident, as the author plans to increase revenue without investing in Etsy ads.
The author is transparent about the use of affiliate links within the article and assures readers that purchases made through these links will not cost extra.
The author encourages reader engagement by offering a free PDF guide, opportunities to subscribe, and gifts for new Etsy store owners.
There is an invitation for readers to connect on LinkedIn and follow Zeniteq to stay updated with the latest AI stories, indicating a community-focused approach.

Selling AI Designs on Etsy: My January Results

Building an Etsy shop with AI designs.

Last year, I decided to test whether I could sell AI-generated designs on Etsy.

Based on my previous experience selling POD products on this marketplace, I am confident in my ability to generate profits from any new shops I start.

However, I was not sure if I could replicate my previous success with a store that was full of AI designs.

I have chosen to use my favorite AI image generator, called Leonardo AI, to start generating simple vector designs.

Even though I had other projects running simultaneously, I still made a few sales in this new shop.

I Tested Selling AI Designs on Etsy — Here’s What I Learned

Here is my another AI experiment. I have tried to sell AI vector graphics on Etsy and here are my results.

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However, due to my divided focus, I wasn’t able to upload many designs.

To be exact, I made 15 sales and earned approximately 21 euros after deducting the fees, with just 12 designs.

Not bad, but nothing extraordinary.

But I had a plan. I have a goal to upload a minimum of 10 listings per month to this store.

I understand that the number may seem low, but I don’t have the time to only focus on this store.

As an Etsy seller, I always recommend aiming for 50 or 100 listings for digital products as quickly as possible, but this store is different.

So, the question is: what happened to my new Etsy store in January?

Listings

Since I planned to upload 10 or more listings to this store in January, I successfully managed to upload exactly 10.

As a matter of fact, this shop now has 22 active listings, with the majority of them being bundles.

Inside, I’m disappointed because I could have easily uploaded 10 more listings that month, but I was lazy.

Traffic

The traffic to this store is rapidly increasing. I have been fortunate enough to attract 427 unique visitors to my listings, which is a great number considering the low number of active listings.

Revenue

And now the interesting part.

In January, I received 22 orders with a conversion rate of 5. 2%, resulting in a revenue of 35 euros.

After deducting all the fees, the profit amounts to around 23 euros.

This is not a life-changing money, but it still shows me some potential for this shop.

The Future

A $20 per month is not what satisfies me; I have an even bigger plan.

I aim to reach $50 in February and $100 in March, all without spending a single cent on Etsy ads.

I believe that achieving this goal can be possible with proper research, improved SEO for better listing visibility, and consistently uploading more designs.

I aim to have 50 listings by February and a total of 80–100 listings by March.

But I know that this is something that requires a lot of effort and time, but I can do it.

In fact, if you want to be successful in anything, having the right mindset and dedication can be the key.

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