Preparation
Different ways how your listing comes into the tool
Without listing, no successful upload. Each platform has different requirements and needs. On this page we will show you how to make sure that your data and listings get into the tool reliably.
With Zazzle we have to distinguish between the Copy or Classic upload process. Although the required data for both processes are relatively the same, they and the table templates at hand differ a bit. The Copy Upload process uses a template you have created on Zazzle and copies its settings for the new uploads. In Classic Upload, each product and setting is selected individually.
We recommend the Copy Upload because it's faster, more reliable and less data is needed. Thus, preparing the listings by cloud or the copy spreadsheet is the best way to get things done.
Cloud
The way we want to encourage you the most is to prepare your listings in our LazyCloud. Not only that you can write the listings there much easier and prepare them for upload, but also because you can edit them there better afterwards. More information about the LazyCloud can be found here and the documentation of the cloud, where this preparation process is described, can be found here.
We are working on getting our Cloud Project live as soon as possible. As soon as it is ready, this section will be updated with the corresponding links.
Spreadsheet
To prepare your data with tables, you need our table file templates. You can find them by clicking on the Excel Templates button in the lower right corner of the tool's workspace.
This button will take you to the folder where you can find the templates. In it you will find two templates for Zazzle. ZazzleTemplate.xlsx and ZazzleTemplateTemplate.xlsx are available here.
For the upload process, we recommend using the ZazzleTemplateTemplate.xlsx for the Template Upload.
Do not modify these template files, but copy them to another path and start editing there. This folder in the LazyMerch installation directory should remain untouched, so that none of your important data is lost during an update.
ZazzleTemplateTemplate.xlsx
Path
This column is designed to get the paths to your designs. Get the path to one or more designs and paste it here. Paths also include links to a cloud service where your designs are stored. However, make sure that the link goes directly to the image file without requiring authentication.
On windows there is an easy way to fill in your spreadsheet with the data path of your designs. Simply select the design you would like to upload first while holding shift and right click.
Afterwards, select “copy as path” to safe the files to the clipboard. You can now hold CTRL+V to transfer them to your spreadsheet in the column “DesignPath”.
Template Name
Here you can type in the name of the template you created on Zazzle. Please make sure that the spelling is the same as on the POD platform.
Input Language
Under Input Language you can specify the language your listing is written in. This is important for the tool to be able to estimate if translation is needed for your chosen marketplace.
Title
Give us a catchy title for your design. The title is a necessary input.
Description
In the Description column you can insert your description. It's another great opportunity to use keywords related to your design's niche.
Events & Occasions
Here you can enter Events & Occasions. Make sure you spell your entries correctly and use the > sign to indicate the subcategories.
Recipient
Choose for which target group your uploads are.
Store
Type in the name of your store.
Store Category
Specify your store category.
Tags
Under “Tags” you can type in keywords that describe your design. Please make sure, that you always use a comma ( , ) in between each keyword.
Suitable Audience
Specify your suitable audience but make sure to use the correct spelling of the audience.
Royalty
Here you can specify a percentage to be entered on Zazzle as your royalty.
ZazzleTemplate.xlsx
Path
This column is designed to get the paths to your designs. Get the path to one or more designs and paste it here. Paths also include links to a cloud service where your designs are stored. However, make sure that the link goes directly to the image file without requiring authentication.
On windows there is an easy way to fill in your spreadsheet with the data path of your designs. Simply select the design you would like to upload first while holding shift and right click.
Afterwards, select “copy as path” to safe the files to the clipboard. You can now hold CTRL+V to transfer them to your spreadsheet in the column “DesignPath”.
Product Name
In this column you can specify the product names you want to make your designs available for. Make sure that the spelling is the same as on the platform. You can also specify multiple product names separated by commas. If the field is left empty, the settings from the Product Settings will be used.
Input Language
Under Input Language you can specify the language your listing is written in. This is important for the tool to be able to estimate if translation is needed for your chosen marketplace.
Title
Give us a catchy title for your design. The title is a necessary input.
Marketplace Department
Under Marketplace Department you can specify a department that applies to your published products. Use the > sign to specify subcategories.
Description
In the Description column you can insert your description. It's another great opportunity to use keywords related to your design's niche.
Events & Occasions
Here you can enter Events & Occasions. Make sure you spell your entries correctly and use the > sign to indicate the subcategories.
Recipient
Choose for which target group your uploads are.
Store
Type in the name of your store.
Store Category
Specify your store category.
Tags
Under “Tags” you can type in keywords that describe your design. Please make sure, that you always use a comma ( , ) in between each keyword.
Suitable Audience
Specify your suitable audience but make sure to use the correct spelling of the audience.
Colors
Specify the colors to be uploaded during the upload. The color selection works on a first come first serve basis, which means that the first named colors for a product will be selected. If a color is not available for a product, it will be skipped.
Royalty
Here you can specify a percentage to be entered on Zazzle as your royalty.
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