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Unlocking the Mystery of Product Descriptions: A Guide for Zazzle Creators


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Today, let's dive into the art of creating eye-catching Zazzle product descriptions. Now, I have to be honest with you—I'm not sure if these descriptions are picked up by Google search or even the Zazzle marketplace. And let's not forget about our customers. Do they actually read the descriptions? It's a bit of a mystery, Zazzlepreneurs.


You see, we face a bit of a challenge when it comes to formatting our descriptions in a user-friendly way. Without the ability to add paragraphs, it can be difficult to create well-structured and content-rich descriptions. But fear not, my creative comrades, because I have a little trick up my sleeve—emojis! I've started using emojis to separate sections and add some visual appeal to the descriptions. It's not a perfect solution, but it does help break up the text and make it more readable.


As an example:


(bearing in mind we are not able to add paragraphs)


Introducing my Greenery Themed Wedding Invitation! Capture the essence of nature's beauty and infuse it into your special day with this modern, elegant wedding invitation. The lush leafy design sets the scene for a nature-inspired event 🌿 ✉️ Add your RSVP details to the back of your botanical-inspired celebration saving the need for extra enclosures while reducing paper waste! Choose the recycled paper option or a digital download to go all-green.


TIP: you can use AI for product descriptions, and generating tags (they might not be the most helpful tags!) as well as titles. If English is your second language, you don't feel confident about your written skills or simply because you want to save time, the AI tools can be very helpful. Tweak the 'tone' to suit your individual preferences.

Now, despite these uncertainties, I firmly believe that there is value in putting effort into our product descriptions. Let me tell you why. While the importance of the description may not lie in its direct impact on search rankings or customer behavior, there are other ways it can contribute to the success of our products.

One such avenue is the collection description


When we pin our collections to Pinterest, the collection description is shared along with it. This means that having compelling and informative descriptions for our collections can make a difference in catching the attention of potential customers browsing on Pinterest. It's like a little sneak peek into the wonders they'll discover within the collection.

But beyond that, my fellow Zazzlepreneurs, the power of a well-crafted description lies in its ability to communicate the value and unique qualities of our products. It gives us a chance to showcase the features, functionality, and benefits that make our creations truly special. It helps customers envision themselves using our products and feeling fantastic while doing so.

So, even if we're not entirely sure how much weight the descriptions carry in the grand scheme of things, let's not underestimate their potential. Let's embrace the challenge and find creative ways to make our descriptions shine.


Whether it's through concise and engaging language, strategic use of keywords, or even the clever deployment of emojis, let's put our best foot forward.


And don't forget, you can save time using an AI buddy


Just input a few details about your design asking it to generate a 'Zazzle product description'. Given the number of Zazzlers now using this method, I believe many AI tools now know what's required of them to fulfill this task. AI learns from everything users input!

Remember, Zazzlepreneurs, every opportunity to engage our customers and tell the story of our products is a chance to make an impact. So, let's make the most of it, and who knows, our well-crafted descriptions might just be the extra touch that convinces someone to click that "Add to Cart" button.

Keep on being the creative geniuses that you are, Zazzlepreneurs, and let your product descriptions speak volumes about the amazing creations you bring to the world.

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Lora Severson
Lora Severson
Jul 03, 2023

I also like product descriptions when I am sharing other people's products. I would much rather use the artist's own words to describe their images or designs. Plus it's just easier and I'm more inclined to share one that has a good description.

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Denise Bennerson
Jul 02, 2023
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Good information!! Never thought about using emojis. That would be interesting. And I do us AI sometimes need to use more often.

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Patricia In AZ
Patricia In AZ
Jun 30, 2023

In the past, I've used emojis in my Pin descriptions but I've never thought of or tried using them in my Z descriptions. I used very detailed descriptions long ago but didn't feel I was getting any bump from it but I also have to consider that my products were not that great either. Time to try it again. Thanks for the tips, Leah.

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LeahG
LeahG
Jun 30, 2023
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It's a mystery isn't it!

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hatim amjad
hatim amjad
Jun 30, 2023

Overall, your piece on creating eye-catching Zazzle product descriptions is informative and engaging. Here are a few points of feedback:

  1. Opening and tone: The opening paragraph sets the stage well by acknowledging the uncertainties surrounding the impact of product descriptions. The conversational tone throughout the piece makes it relatable and encourages the reader to continue reading.

  2. Use of emojis: Incorporating emojis to break up the text and add visual appeal is a clever idea. It helps address the challenge of formatting descriptions without the ability to add paragraphs. Including an example description with emojis effectively illustrates the concept.

  3. Collection descriptions: Highlighting the importance of collection descriptions, particularly when shared on Pinterest, is a valuable point. Explaining how compelling and informative…


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Guest
Jul 20, 2023
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This is clearly an AI generated response, providing no value to the discussion.

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Jo
Jun 30, 2023
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I found it so strange that Zazzle doesn't show paragraph breaks but I love the emoji idea! Brilliant. I also try to put the most important keywords in the description, just in case it helps SEO

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LeahG
LeahG
Jun 30, 2023
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Zazzle did allow formatting once upon a time and then one day it all disappeared and we were left with a major clean-up operation.

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