Crafting Online Crafting 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is 'print-on-demand' in the context of online crafting?
- Products printed and shipped only after a customer orders (Correct answer)
- Printing a large batch before selling
- A free printer rental service
- A type of embroidery thread
Correct answer: Products printed and shipped only after a customer orders
Print-on-demand creates items after purchase, avoiding upfront inventory.
Question 2: Which pricing factor is often forgotten by new online craft sellers?
- Their own labor time (Correct answer)
- The color of packaging
- The day of the week
- The buyer's name
Correct answer: Their own labor time
Sellers frequently undervalue the hours spent making each item.
Question 3: What does a 'mockup' let you do before making a physical product?
- Preview how a design will look on an item (Correct answer)
- Ship the item faster
- Avoid paying fees
- Guarantee a sale
Correct answer: Preview how a design will look on an item
A mockup shows a design applied to a product digitally, without producing it.
Question 4: Which of these best protects an original craft design from being copied and sold?
- Registering a copyright (Correct answer)
- Deleting all photos
- Lowering the price
- Using a longer title
Correct answer: Registering a copyright
Copyright registration gives legal protection for original creative work.
Question 5: When shipping fragile handmade items, what is the most important step?
- Use protective padding and sturdy packaging (Correct answer)
- Ship without any label
- Use the smallest possible box
- Skip tracking to save money
Correct answer: Use protective padding and sturdy packaging
Proper padding prevents breakage and reduces refund requests.
Question 6: What is a common benefit of joining an online crafting community or forum?
- Sharing tips and getting feedback (Correct answer)
- Guaranteed daily sales
- Free shipping worldwide
- Automatic copyright
Correct answer: Sharing tips and getting feedback
Communities offer advice, feedback, and support for improving your craft business.
Question 7: In online selling, what does 'conversion rate' measure?
- The percentage of visitors who make a purchase (Correct answer)
- How fast a page loads
- The number of colors used
- The shipping distance
Correct answer: The percentage of visitors who make a purchase
Conversion rate is the share of shop visitors who actually buy.
What is 'print-on-demand' in the context of online crafting?