Guide to Selling AI Art on Etsy

Sep 14, 2024

Selling AI Generated Art on Etsy

Introduction

  • Comprehensive guide on selling AI generated art on Etsy.
  • Presenter shares realistic results from personal experience.
  • Example: 273 orders generating $972 in revenue, with $358 in profit from one store.

What is Etsy?

  • Etsy: Marketplace for crafty and unique products.
  • Allows selling of digital products (PDFs, images, etc.).

AI Tools for Art Creation

  • Midjourney: AI tool for text-to-image generation.
    • Generate images based on text prompts.
    • Requires Discord for account setup.
    • Subscription necessary for commercial use rights.
  • Discord Setup: Necessary for using Midjourney.

Selling Strategy on Etsy

  • Product Creation:
    • Use Midjourney for creating digital art.
    • Bundle images (e.g., 20 images) for sale.
    • Target customers using images for print-on-demand businesses.
  • Pros & Cons:
    • Pros: Passive income, low upfront cost ($10/month for Midjourney).
    • Cons: Time-consuming to create listings, initial investment in ads.

Setting Up Midjourney

  • Ensure Discord account is ready.
  • Join Midjourney's server and set up account.
  • Choose subscription plan based on needs.

Using Midjourney

  • Settings: Use version 4 for Etsy-style images.
  • Image Creation:
    • Type prompts to generate images.
    • Adjust settings for quality and style.
  • Image Variations: Create multiple variations to find best result.

Marketing and Strategy

  • Focus on creating and selling bundles of images.
  • Competitive Research:
    • Use tools like Everbee for product research on Etsy.
    • Identify popular designs and create similar but unique versions.

Listing on Etsy

  • Pricing Strategy:
    • Consider initial low pricing to build sales and reviews.
    • Use discounts and bundles to encourage purchases.
  • Listing Process:
    • Upload images as digital products.
    • Provide customers with a document linking to the image download.

Promotion

  • Use Etsy's promotional tools to boost sales.
  • Consider running ads and offering discounts to generate initial traction.

Alternative Platforms

  • Consider using other platforms like Creative Fabrica to expand reach.

Conclusion

  • Detailed guide on setting up and selling AI art on Etsy.
  • Encouragement to engage with additional resources and subscribe for more information.