I love you brother. You opened up my eyes. It’s 3 am in the morning and I had to get up and get started. I’ve struggled for months but tonight, my friend, the light came on. I’ll check in with you later. IDesign
I learned two things from this video 1. Provide values 2. Art that speaks Now, I understand why I never get sales. Thank you so much, sir. I'm so motivated.
I had subscribed to your channel a while ago. I was watching one of your videos and you sequenced with a follow up strategy so your next video came up. It was time well spent. I enjoyed your delivery of the content and the value it possessed. It's always nice to see well created videos. Thank you.
The Funny Cat & The Hockey Mom is a PAGE, not a group. Big difference. Pages can be seen by anyone… groups can be public, private, or even hidden. Pages just have “followers” & groups have “members”.
Great video and strategy, thanks for sharing. You mention "Facebook Page" and "Facebook Group" interchangeably, yet these are two very different things. Which one do you recommend, the Page or the Group? I find the Page is more about the Page owner posting things whereas the Group is more about a community posting amongst each other as well as the owner.
@@paulmanias8269 but he was showing a page at times, you can tell because it had the flag icon for a page and one said: "Page Transparency" and "Page Created" @20:27. It's an important distinction to make so people don't create the wrong platform for this strategy.
Yes guilty as charged - I meant "group" - the idea being that you create a group and get a bunch of people interested in the genre, and then you can link to a shop. I've found most people actually like supporting the artist and feeling like part of the group. Group group!! Thanks for the feedback
(I tried to post another version of this comment earlier, but I guess I went into too much detail, in the course of my surprise. So, I have edited it, and hope that it will be allowed to post this time.. I guess the algorithm did not realize that I was referring to my own RUclips video, and not trying to redirect anything. So, here's the edited version..) Well, my goodness! I most certainly did not expect to be making yet another comment to you today! And within an hour of my last one, no less! But I just had to! (my first attempt to comment was within the hour, but it took me this long to figure out why my comment disappeared..) Not only have I been binge watching your videos while nursing my back, and finding tons of knowledge and inspiration, but now we are crossing into the realm of God! If you have already read my last, very long comment, that I just finished posting on your Masterclass video, then you know that I just finished telling you that I have a fair sized 6 year old fb page for cat lovers and rescuers that helps to support my non-profit cat rescue.. and that I am hoping will help to get my new redbubble store off to a good start.. And wonder of wonders! This is the very next video that I clicked on right after posting that comment! God is surely at work here! I hope that someday you will have the opportunity to see my RUclips video titled "The Miracle" which I also keep pinned to the top of my page. If you do, you will understand where I am coming from and why I know now that God is working here.. I tried taking it down two years ago, one day when I was angry with God and ready to quit my own page.. But as always, God intervened, and told me to put His video back too! I know that you would enjoy the true story of just one of the many miracles that God has allowed me to be a part of in life. And it's about a dog! Yes, I am a dedicated cat person, but it is about a dog! If you ever see it, you will understand.. 😻 (And p.s.. Don't worry, there is no danger of copyright infringement for the song I used. I got permission, through RUclips, in writing, from the singer/songwriter.)
Great Content !! One thing I would add...is that you have to be Present...!! I see a lot of Groups where the Users take CONTROL....and it would be really difficult to budge in the Conversation and say..."Would you like a T-shirt"....? So..it's NOT an "Automatic Money Making " machine.....and you have to make your Presence felt. My two cents.....
I am more likely to interact and be active in a group that is private. On a public group all the comments are public too and I just don't want all my comments to be seen by all my FB friends.
My dogs will attack a opposom, or anything, in the back yard, I tell my wife we should start a national geographic style show, located in our back yard.
I want to start a FB Group for my Niche that I am very passionate about but how do we monitor the group so those comments that are inappropriate are filtered? Do we need to ask questions for people to join or just allow anyone to join? Can you do a video on how to attract people who are interested in joining, like using HashTags etc?
At 10:17, i have a query...if I have 'x' name shop on redbubble and make a group on FB with same name and share design and redbubble link. How it will be helpful to me. Does fb allows other platform links? Fb have denied my Amazon n clickbank affiliate links too before. Hence asking this query. Don't mind, went off topic a bit. But please answer. It will help me big time and others too, who might stumble upon this thread and read your response to my queries !!
Yes great question. If you own the page, then you can control exactly what people post. Most FB pages have a little "rules" section. It's your page so you could just say "this is my page, we are discussing X, and I have a shop over here if interested." You can also be the admin so you would approve everything that gets posted. (It's time consuming but fun... most of the time)
Yes! That was going to be my question also. I know FB groups are a great way to cultivate a tribe to your store, but setting up the rules from the start to let everyone know what they can and can’t post is the way around the issue of someone joining your group just to promote their own products 😎
I think the Facebook Group is the best - it gives you a little corner of FB that you can carve out and make anything you want. I also join groups just for fun too!
On that subject..... is it better to start a Group...or a "Business page " ...( ..as I don't think there's a BUY button in the "Group" interface ) ...or I'm I wrong ?
No you are bang on correct. The general idea with the group is that you would be totally up front about the "no selling" in the group (so that the group is not just 10,000 people hawking their goods) and then a few times a year you would post as the moderator and flat out say "here's my shop, you are supporting this site, etc" and then have your shop name / location right in the contact info. So people would get to know you (as the owner of the group) and they would either buy stuff or reach out for custom work & requests (which could be huge - at least historically it has been for me).
Sir, why nobody is talking about general stores? I planed to open general stores. Please save me/us from the trouble if there is. Thanks for the valued video.
u r awesome as usual sir i have 2 questions first if i have a neache how can i designe for trends that doesn't relate to my neache? second, how do we get followers for a facebook page?
I would say if you have a Facebook Group or page and your designs are high quality, people will find you and buy your stuff. Or they will ask you to do custom work. So you can highlight your niche but you could always just say you are an artist (and thus can make lots of different things). Use the niche to promote your work and then potential customers will browse your store.
Hi Zen, just another questions about multiple stores - do you have separate Facebook group, Pinterest acc for diff stores or you have one Facebook group and you promote them all together, meaning linking your designs from various platform on just one Facebook Group? And which do you prefer?
Yes it is a good question - it really depends on the type of designs in my opinion. Like if "you" are the common denominator (like you do airbrush artwork or graffiti artwork), then I would recommend one FB group with you as the theme. But if you are making designs centered around a topic (like soccer, sports, cats, etc.) then I would recommend having the topic being the focus of the group.
Just what I've been looking for,ido all the wrong things that you mentioned I do find social media hard especially with not having a specific niche. I have a general store on redbubble do you think I should just find a niche and stick to it even if it means deleting a lot of my work because it is harder getting people to a general store
I've struggle with that too - I've found what works (for me) is just having every design in a collection, so visitors to your store can focus on the stuff they want to see. (I try not to delete any designs, it was time well spent creating and uploading them)
@@zenwatercooler yes I do have collections for certain types of design but when I visit niche stores to check them out they look very tidy and organised which I makes you want to scroll through it. General store seem to be less organised and untidy looking . I suppose over time with a niche my store would look better the more and more niche designs I have. Once again great information in your video I will take it all on board 👍
I have a question. If (for example) you are enough lucky that you will create a lot of engaging in your page group. How can you control all the posts people are posting? You need to control if they are add bad posts or posts containing (for instance) violence. You will need to stay all the day in front of Facebook checking the content... How you will solve this problem?
Yes good question - typically pages have a “report post” option - so anyone who is part of the group can report a violating post. If you have a group with 20,000+ people, it definitely can be a time suck - so you would check your email (FB) and see if anyone reported a violation. You don’t need to police it - all the members will (hopefully) because it is their group too!
thank you. I started a print on demand a month and half ago just because I got stuck at home. My designs are general and not specific so it is impossible to create a niche for that. I use pinterest to get engagment it is slow but I hope will grow. By the way, I was thinking to create a second print on demand with a specific niche too and I will probably use Facebook. I have a niche and an idea in mind (there will be tons of this probably already but I will try too). Let' see how it will work. I'm already working like a monkey (12-14 hours) a day creating designs with a really low feedback yet but I hope it will grow in the future. I could use only pinterest for this POD in redbubble because it is too generic... Thank you for the suggestion. Ps I was thinking to come on Canada for an holiday once all this pandemic will finish. Any place to suggest? Summer time because I will probably die during winter
Am I right in thinking that the same strategy all be it within slightly different rules of where u could post what for Pinterest, you tube (using cute, funny, crazy, puppy videos)... Instagram...
Do you mean an fb page is better from seo perspective, keyword search?, while an fb group faster leads to content share, group growth and the likelihood of buying from your store?
I think a FB group shows up in SEO seach more, but a group means that any member can post (which can be a ton of monitoring for spam or weirdoes). A page is less engaging but you (and only you) can post on your wall. So either could work (just depends on your individual situation).
Yes absolutely - I personally would not call them the same thing - so your page would be "Worship With Gladys" and that would be you (promoting you as a brand). Your group might "Social Bible Group" - the group would have everyone posting comments, sharing pictures, news articles, etc.
@@zenwatercooler Thank you so much! I spent all night thinking about this. Trying to strategize a name for the group now. I want to be able to bring together people who lead worship or general just love God and love music.
Yes I used the phrase "Facebook Group" but there are two things in Facebook: a group and a page. A page is better for SEO and you control all the posts. A group is more community based. They are slightly different and a group gets you more people interacting (and they can post). A page is just yours and you are the primary poster. I am sorry for the confusion - either one would work - I personally "Facebook Groups" but they are way more work to maintain.
I like your reminders that it’s not about us, it’s about the customer and that patience and consistency are king. Thanks for the great content.
“I have a nice little medieval kingdom…” Nice.
I love you brother. You opened up my eyes. It’s 3 am in the morning and I had to get up and get started. I’ve struggled for months but tonight, my friend, the light came on. I’ll check in with you later. IDesign
Its one Year ago how much you earn?
I learned two things from this video
1. Provide values
2. Art that speaks
Now, I understand why I never get sales.
Thank you so much, sir. I'm so motivated.
Love this. Awesome value provided.
I had subscribed to your channel a while ago. I was watching one of your videos and you sequenced with a follow up strategy so your next video came up. It was time well spent. I enjoyed your delivery of the content and the value it possessed. It's always nice to see well created videos. Thank you.
Awesome video. My biggest takeaway - "Where's the value?" I'm now going away to develop a brand-new social media strategy. Thank you so much.
The Funny Cat & The Hockey Mom is a PAGE, not a group. Big difference. Pages can be seen by anyone… groups can be public, private, or even hidden. Pages just have “followers” & groups have “members”.
Now I'm enlightened with an idea. Thanks 🤟
Love your contents Zen!!! ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🤩🤩🤩
Great video, thanks brother.
Awesome video. Really enjoy listening to you. I enjoy you very much morally, pragmatically and intellectually. Also this video creates great value :)
That just made my day, thank you so much!!
Thank you dude. As usual......good, helpful content!
Awesome content man, thanks for the strategy!!
Man, I seriously think u deserve at least x10 subs on this channel
you are a great person
I like your videos / from Iraq
This is GOLD Thank You! ⭐️🙏🌴🐬🌸
Thank you for another great video 👍
I was going to ask you if you should do a charity donation initiative, but you answered that.
another excellent presentation, you add great insights into marketing print on demand products😸
That's one idea that I liked and I can try. That's it. I'm starting a miniature painting group azap
Definitely one of the most motivational videos I've watched, thanks a ton!
Great video and strategy, thanks for sharing. You mention "Facebook Page" and "Facebook Group" interchangeably, yet these are two very different things. Which one do you recommend, the Page or the Group? I find the Page is more about the Page owner posting things whereas the Group is more about a community posting amongst each other as well as the owner.
I'm sure he meant "group" the whole time.
@@paulmanias8269 but he was showing a page at times, you can tell because it had the flag icon for a page and one said: "Page Transparency" and "Page Created" @20:27. It's an important distinction to make so people don't create the wrong platform for this strategy.
Yes guilty as charged - I meant "group" - the idea being that you create a group and get a bunch of people interested in the genre, and then you can link to a shop. I've found most people actually like supporting the artist and feeling like part of the group. Group group!! Thanks for the feedback
Superb content great food for thought and action 🐪
(I tried to post another version of this comment earlier, but I guess I went into too much detail, in the course of my surprise. So, I have edited it, and hope that it will be allowed to post this time.. I guess the algorithm did not realize that I was referring to my own RUclips video, and not trying to redirect anything. So, here's the edited version..)
Well, my goodness! I most certainly did not expect to be making yet another comment to you today! And within an hour of my last one, no less! But I just had to!
(my first attempt to comment was within the hour, but it took me this long to figure out why my comment disappeared..)
Not only have I been binge watching your videos while nursing my back, and finding tons of knowledge and inspiration, but now we are crossing into the realm of God!
If you have already read my last, very long comment, that I just finished posting on your Masterclass video, then you know that I just finished telling you that I have a fair sized 6 year old fb page for cat lovers and rescuers that helps to support my non-profit cat rescue.. and that I am hoping will help to get my new redbubble store off to a good start..
And wonder of wonders! This is the very next video that I clicked on right after posting that comment! God is surely at work here!
I hope that someday you will have the opportunity to see my RUclips video titled "The Miracle" which I also keep pinned to the top of my page. If you do, you will understand where I am coming from and why I know now that God is working here..
I tried taking it down two years ago, one day when I was angry with God and ready to quit my own page.. But as always, God intervened, and told me to put His video back too!
I know that you would enjoy the true story of just one of the many miracles that God has allowed me to be a part of in life. And it's about a dog! Yes, I am a dedicated cat person, but it is about a dog! If you ever see it, you will understand.. 😻
(And p.s..
Don't worry, there is no danger of copyright infringement for the song I used. I got permission, through RUclips, in writing, from the singer/songwriter.)
Great Content !!
One thing I would add...is that you have to be Present...!!
I see a lot of Groups where the Users take CONTROL....and it would be really difficult to budge in the Conversation and say..."Would you like a T-shirt"....?
So..it's NOT an "Automatic Money Making " machine.....and you have to make your Presence felt.
My two cents.....
Once again thanks for the great content and encouragement.
this video provide a great strategy...whilst other videos telling us to keep up on trends.
This's exactly what i was looking for. Thank you bro.
This is pure gold. Thank you!!
Thanks for being so helpful
Big Mark, is that you? 🤔
your voice and the way you speak 🤗
This strategy is very valuable. Thank you.
Thank you for the great info and ideas. I think I understand why I'm not getting any traction now.
This was awesome information, thank you
I always want to call a meme a “me me.” 😂
Great video... Thanks for sharing..
Great strategy. Thanks. 👍
Amazing video thanks!!!
Thank you for posting this. This is great content. Question, do you make the group public or make it private?
Good question - I have personally seen more private groups (and I like the idea that they have to ask to join). But that's my opinion only!
I am more likely to interact and be active in a group that is private. On a public group all the comments are public too and I just don't want all my comments to be seen by all my FB friends.
@@ukeriikka4479 that is a really great point to make. Thanks for your insight 🙌
My dogs will attack a opposom, or anything, in the back yard, I tell my wife we should start a national geographic style show, located in our back yard.
Thank you so much...
Thank you
Very interesting and would like to know how to fit this strategy into the other social media platforms assuming you've got a group on Facebook.
I think it would also work on Pinterest groups too I’m going to try it at some point
I want to start a FB Group for my Niche that I am very passionate about but how do we monitor the group so those comments that are inappropriate are filtered? Do we need to ask questions for people to join or just allow anyone to join? Can you do a video on how to attract people who are interested in joining, like using HashTags etc?
FB Groups have a filter you can turn on so that you, the admin, must approve every post before it’s published.
At 10:17, i have a query...if I have 'x' name shop on redbubble and make a group on FB with same name and share design and redbubble link. How it will be helpful to me. Does fb allows other platform links? Fb have denied my Amazon n clickbank affiliate links too before. Hence asking this query. Don't mind, went off topic a bit. But please answer. It will help me big time and others too, who might stumble upon this thread and read your response to my queries !!
Now I just wish I had a pet otter
Crafty stax is related to you ? Isn't it zen watercolor !!
Yes I set up Crafty to split print on demand (Zen) and deeper dive tutorials (Crafty). Something for everyone!
thank you really helpful
Nice! Thanks!
great content!
What prompted the "WaterCooler" Logo?
I wasn't imaginative enough to come up with anything else! I couldn't find a picture of a zen, only a watercooler.
Thanks for the helpful content as always! What about if someone else also starts posting products on your facebook group? Is there a way around it?
Yes great question. If you own the page, then you can control exactly what people post. Most FB pages have a little "rules" section. It's your page so you could just say "this is my page, we are discussing X, and I have a shop over here if interested." You can also be the admin so you would approve everything that gets posted. (It's time consuming but fun... most of the time)
Yes! That was going to be my question also. I know FB groups are a great way to cultivate a tribe to your store, but setting up the rules from the start to let everyone know what they can and can’t post is the way around the issue of someone joining your group just to promote their own products 😎
Great info. So does it matter if you create a Fan Page or a Group?
I think the Facebook Group is the best - it gives you a little corner of FB that you can carve out and make anything you want. I also join groups just for fun too!
The examples appeared to be pages rather than groups.
On that subject.....
is it better to start a Group...or a "Business page "
...( ..as I don't think there's a BUY button in the "Group" interface )
...or I'm I wrong ?
No you are bang on correct. The general idea with the group is that you would be totally up front about the
"no selling" in the group (so that the group is not just 10,000 people hawking their goods) and then a few times a year you would post as the moderator and flat out say "here's my shop, you are supporting this site, etc" and then have your shop name / location right in the contact info. So people would get to know you (as the owner of the group) and they would either buy stuff or reach out for custom work & requests (which could be huge - at least historically it has been for me).
I used my business page to start my group
Sir, why nobody is talking about general stores? I planed to open general stores. Please save me/us from the trouble if there is. Thanks for the valued video.
u r awesome as usual sir
i have 2 questions
first if i have a neache how can i designe for trends that doesn't relate to my neache?
second, how do we get followers for a facebook page?
I would say if you have a Facebook Group or page and your designs are high quality, people will find you and buy your stuff. Or they will ask you to do custom work. So you can highlight your niche but you could always just say you are an artist (and thus can make lots of different things). Use the niche to promote your work and then potential customers will browse your store.
Followers for a Facebook Page: don’t make the page about you. Make it about the niche. FB users search “cute cats” not “artists who draw cute cats”.
@@zenwatercooler thank you so much sir💜🤝
Hi Zen, just another questions about multiple stores - do you have separate Facebook group, Pinterest acc for diff stores or you have one Facebook group and you promote them all together, meaning linking your designs from various platform on just one Facebook Group? And which do you prefer?
Yes it is a good question - it really depends on the type of designs in my opinion. Like if "you" are the common denominator (like you do airbrush artwork or graffiti artwork), then I would recommend one FB group with you as the theme. But if you are making designs centered around a topic (like soccer, sports, cats, etc.) then I would recommend having the topic being the focus of the group.
@@zenwatercooler Great answer! Thankyou so much Zen 🙏❤
Just what I've been looking for,ido all the wrong things that you mentioned I do find social media hard especially with not having a specific niche. I have a general store on redbubble do you think I should just find a niche and stick to it even if it means deleting a lot of my work because it is harder getting people to a general store
I've struggle with that too - I've found what works (for me) is just having every design in a collection, so visitors to your store can focus on the stuff they want to see. (I try not to delete any designs, it was time well spent creating and uploading them)
@@zenwatercooler yes I do have collections for certain types of design but when I visit niche stores to check them out they look very tidy and organised which I makes you want to scroll through it. General store seem to be less organised and untidy looking . I suppose over time with a niche my store would look better the more and more niche designs I have. Once again great information in your video I will take it all on board 👍
I have a question. If (for example) you are enough lucky that you will create a lot of engaging in your page group. How can you control all the posts people are posting? You need to control if they are add bad posts or posts containing (for instance) violence. You will need to stay all the day in front of Facebook checking the content... How you will solve this problem?
Yes good question - typically pages have a “report post” option - so anyone who is part of the group can report a violating post. If you have a group with 20,000+ people, it definitely can be a time suck - so you would check your email (FB) and see if anyone reported a violation. You don’t need to police it - all the members will (hopefully) because it is their group too!
thank you. I started a print on demand a month and half ago just because I got stuck at home. My designs are general and not specific so it is impossible to create a niche for that. I use pinterest to get engagment it is slow but I hope will grow. By the way, I was thinking to create a second print on demand with a specific niche too and I will probably use Facebook. I have a niche and an idea in mind (there will be tons of this probably already but I will try too). Let' see how it will work. I'm already working like a monkey (12-14 hours) a day creating designs with a really low feedback yet but I hope it will grow in the future. I could use only pinterest for this POD in redbubble because it is too generic... Thank you for the suggestion. Ps I was thinking to come on Canada for an holiday once all this pandemic will finish. Any place to suggest? Summer time because I will probably die during winter
The cars are Gates speech against allergic people, cat haters and dogs.....🙄🙄🙄🤣🤣🤣🤔
Am I right in thinking that the same strategy all be it within slightly different rules of where u could post what for Pinterest, you tube (using cute, funny, crazy, puppy videos)... Instagram...
Yes exactly - the general idea would be the same (a group of people who share the same interest and may want to see photos/products of the same genre)
@@zenwatercooler you store has to be only of that niche ?...
Do you mean an fb page is better from seo perspective, keyword search?, while an fb group faster leads to content share, group growth and the likelihood of buying from your store?
I think a FB group shows up in SEO seach more, but a group means that any member can post (which can be a ton of monitoring for spam or weirdoes). A page is less engaging but you (and only you) can post on your wall. So either could work (just depends on your individual situation).
i have a facebook page with 12 followers but 80% of people are from philipines,india,serbia what the point
Can you have both a page and a group?
Yes absolutely - I personally would not call them the same thing - so your page would be "Worship With Gladys" and that would be you (promoting you as a brand). Your group might "Social Bible Group" - the group would have everyone posting comments, sharing pictures, news articles, etc.
@@zenwatercooler Thank you so much! I spent all night thinking about this. Trying to strategize a name for the group now. I want to be able to bring together people who lead worship or general just love God and love music.
And I already have a page with that name already.😁
Ooomg 🔥
Too bad I'm a misanthropist and can't do small talk and rally people... and don't have passion.
💙💙👌
Do you play chess?
@26:35 Yo! that cat sure looks ugly as hell. that is why they do not have any sales.
Do you mean create Facebook page? all examples you use are pages
Yes I used the phrase "Facebook Group" but there are two things in Facebook: a group and a page. A page is better for SEO and you control all the posts. A group is more community based. They are slightly different and a group gets you more people interacting (and they can post). A page is just yours and you are the primary poster. I am sorry for the confusion - either one would work - I personally "Facebook Groups" but they are way more work to maintain.
@@zenwatercooler ok thanks