Setting Up a TPT Store for Librarians
July 2017 — Setting up a TPT store has been interesting. Although I’ve shopped on TPT for years, I wasn’t exactly sure how to proceed over to the seller side. I started by paying the premium seller’s fee and filling out the info needed to change my account over from shopper to merchant. Next, I started checking all of my pre-owned clipart TOUs (Terms of Use) to determine which sets would work for commercial use. I learned that I needed to purchase a few commercial use licenses for my favorite fonts as well — and that was very easy. Upgrading my TPT account and getting all of my commercial licenses in order were good first steps for me. Getting organized always makes me feel that I have accomplished something!
I now have all of my clipart organized into folders, so the graphics will be quick to access when I need them. I also made a folder with all of my font information — in case I ever need to re-install one — or if I need to access one of the usage guides that come with many fonts. Then, as a good librarian, I started doing my research, looking for newbie advice.
Seeking Trailblazers
First, I found a website for “Kesler Science” and hit the jackpot with his free “25 Things I Wish I Had Known as a New Teachers Pay Teachers Seller.” This freebie document gave me plenty of food for thought and provided some keywords and phrases that were useful in searching for additional information.
Next, I began working through Tabitha Carro’s “Smartphone Marketing School” course. This was also a helpful little gem! From there, I began watching a YouTuber named Kayse Morris. Her videos also had some solid advice for newbies — and her videos made me laugh!
These building blocks are just a start, but I’m enjoying myself immensely! So thankful for successful TPT sellers who are willing to share their trailblaizer advice!
Stretching toward a new goals is invigorating! Hope you find something to put a sparkle in your eyes today!
Take care,
