$ cat prompt.txt — Print on Demand (POD)
POD Listing SEO — Titles, Tags & Descriptions for Redbubble/Merch/Etsy
Marketplace-optimized titles, tags, and descriptions for a print-on-demand design across platforms.
On Redbubble, Merch on Demand, and Etsy, POD is a volume + SEO game — your design only sells if buyers can find it. This prompt writes platform-optimized titles, the full tag set, and descriptions for a single design across products, calibrated to how POD buyers actually search.
$ cat prompt.txt | pbcopy
The prompt — copy & paste
You are a top POD seller ($400k+/yr) who's mastered listing SEO on Redbubble, Merch on Demand, and Etsy. Optimize the listing for my design.
INPUTS:
- Design concept (text/visual + the feeling/identity it conveys): {{design_concept}}
- Niche / who it's for: {{niche}}
- Platform: {{platform}} (Redbubble / Merch on Demand / Etsy / Printful)
- Products it'll go on: {{products}}
PRODUCE (per the chosen platform's rules):
1. BUYER KEYWORD MAP
12 phrases a buyer in {{niche}} would search to find this design. Mix: identity phrases ("[role] gift"), occasion ("[holiday] [niche]"), and descriptive. Mark intent (gift / self-purchase / occasion).
2. TITLE
- Redbubble: descriptive, keyword-rich, natural
- Merch on Demand: front-load keywords, ≤60 chars brand + ≤60 product line
- Etsy: 140 chars, keyword-front-loaded
Give the platform-appropriate title + 1 alternate.
3. TAGS / KEYWORDS (use the platform's full allowance)
- Redbubble: up to 50 tags — give 50, mixing exact + long-tail + adjacent
- Merch on Demand: 2 bullet points + the description (250 char keyword density) — write them
- Etsy: 13 tags (≤20 chars), long-tail, no title duplicates
Output the full set with the platform's limits respected.
4. DESCRIPTION
2-3 sentences: who it's for + the occasion/identity + a gift angle. Keyword-rich but human. Include a "great gift for [people]" line (gift intent converts).
5. PRODUCT-FIT NOTE
Which of {{products}} this design suits best (some designs sell as stickers, not shirts) + why.
6. TRADEMARK CHECK
Flag any phrase that might be trademarked (brand names, song lyrics, sports teams, TV quotes) — these get listings removed. If the concept risks it, suggest a safe rewording.
RULES:
- Identity/occasion designs outsell generic ones — lean into the specific buyer.
- No trademarked terms.
- Be specific to {{niche}} buyer language.$ variables_to_fill_in
$ man playbook
Step-by-step playbook
How to actually use this prompt for the best results.
- 01
Lean into identity + occasion in the keywords
POD buyers search by who they are or who they're gifting ('nurse gift', 'fishing dad shirt'). Identity and occasion phrases convert far better than generic descriptors — the keyword map prioritizes these.
- 02
Use the platform's FULL tag allowance
Redbubble gives 50 tags, Etsy 13 — use every slot. Each unused tag is search visibility you're forfeiting. The prompt fills them; paste them all in.
- 03
Heed the trademark check
Section 6 flags trademark risks (brand names, lyrics, team names, TV quotes). These get listings removed and can suspend your account on Merch on Demand. If flagged, use the safe rewording.
- 04
Cross-list the same design across platforms
Run the prompt once per platform (Redbubble + Merch + Etsy) for the same design — 3× the discovery surface for one design. POD is a volume game; cross-listing multiplies impressions.
$ man tips
Pro tips for better output
- ›Text-based identity designs ('Plant Lady', 'Software Engineer Dad') consistently outsell illustration-heavy designs AND are faster to produce.
- ›Gift-intent phrases ('gift for [person]') convert above self-purchase phrases — always include a gift angle in the description.
- ›Never use trademarked phrases — a takedown on Merch on Demand can suspend your whole account, not just one listing.
$ echo $YIELD
What you'll get
A 12-phrase buyer keyword map, a platform-optimized title (+ alternate), the full tag/keyword set for the platform, a gift-angled description, a product-fit note, and a trademark-risk check.
$ man faq
FAQ
Which POD platform should I optimize for first?
Start where you'll list most — Redbubble (most product diversity, 50 tags), Merch on Demand (most traffic, lower margin), or Etsy (highest margin, needs active SEO). Most serious sellers cross-list to all three using the same design.
Are AI-generated designs allowed on POD platforms?
Text-based designs (the highest-converting kind) are completely safe — the text is your creative input. For AI imagery, platforms vary: Merch on Demand requires substantial modification of raw AI output; Redbubble/Etsy allow it if you hold commercial rights (paid Midjourney/DALL-E plans). Always avoid trademarked content.
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