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Selling Minimalistic Map Prints on Etsy

Jul 12, 2024

Selling Minimalistic Map Prints on Etsy

Introduction

  • Products generate over $6,000 in monthly passive income.
  • Store has made over $440,000 in revenue.
  • More successful examples exist, like a store making almost $1 million.
  • Minimalistic map prints: popular for home/office décor and gifts.
  • Idea inspired by personal passion for maps as an architect.

Creating Map Prints

  • Process is easy; tools and customization will be covered.
  • By end of video, useful tip for listings to stand out.
  • Wide range of selling options: pre-made or custom maps.
  • Profit potential: digital downloads and physical prints.

Tool for Maps

  • Site Recommendation: SnazzyMaps.com
  • Offers Creative Commons license for commercial use.
  • Wide accessibility: maps of any place globally.
  • Versatile design options: colors, line types, etc.

Steps to Create Minimalistic Map Prints

  1. Get Maps: Use SnazzyMaps.com
    • Explore Styles section for preset maps.
    • Choose minimalistic design (monochrome).
  2. Customization: Edit map elements
    • Modify colors, layers (water, roads, etc.).
    • Example: Change water to white, landscape to black.
    • Save style and download image (1000 pixels, scale factor 3x).
  3. Photoshop Adjustments:
    • Set canvas size (3300x4200 pixels).
    • Convert image to Smart Object.
    • Create round silhouette and mask other areas.
    • Add city name and coordinates.
  4. Creating City Silhouettes:
    • Remove background using color range.
    • Use stock photos or own photos.
    • Extract skyline silhouette and add to map.

Showcasing Your Maps

  • Importance of high-quality mock-ups.
  • Two options: Purchase on Etsy or use MidJourney for original mock-ups.
  • Demonstration of creating mock-ups with MidJourney and Photoshop.

Selling Your Maps

Digital Downloads

  • Minimal expenses: free maps, Photoshop license ($21/month), Etsy fees (9.5% + $0.45 per listing).

Physical Products

  • Print-On-Demand: No inventory/storage costs, provider handles logistics.
  • Provider example: Printify.
    • Browse catalog of white label products.
    • Options for printing on posters, canvases, etc.
    • Customize product canvas for specific sizes.

Conclusion

  • Encouragement to use the tutorial for creating and selling map prints.
  • Suggestion to watch related videos for more profitable product ideas.
  • Invitation to leave comments/questions and announcement of more frequent uploads.

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