TPT PDF previews got you stuck? First, you spent hours on your product. Then, you agonized over the keywords you used in your title and description. You labored over beautiful, scroll-stopping covers and thumbnails. You learned from my last blog post, How to Create Beautiful Product Videos That Turn TPT Browsers into Buyers, not to neglect the video preview because voiceover and captions can help your customer find you and trust you. You’ve done your job up to this point; you have your customer’s attention. Can’t you just move on to your next project? Including a pdf preview feels like one. more. thing. And you don’t have time or energy to do any more things.
Hey, Tired Teacher Seller, I Know How You Feel, but I want you to consider pushing through. You are on the last leg of this race. Don’t stop now. Product previews could be the very last thing your customer needs to click the ‘buy’ button. Don’t deny them the last bit of information they need to follow through with their purchase. When you believe so strongly in your product and what your product can do in their classroom, let them know. They need what you’ve got. Here are some tips on how to make product previews that will grab the attention of your target audience.
Do I really need a Preview on TPT?
According to TPT’s FAQ’s regarding previews, ‘product pages containing preview downloads are better positioned to sell.’ If you think about this from a buyer’s perspective, you’ll agree. We like to know everything before we spend our money. Your customers on TPT are no different. It is crucial to include a detailed and engaging preview that showcases the unique features of your resource and emphasizes its value. A well-crafted preview can help buyers understand the benefits of your product, and it can also demonstrate your expertise and attention to detail as a seller. In short, don’t underestimate the power of the preview section when selling on TpT. It can make a world of difference in attracting potential buyers and boosting your sales.
🤫Including previews gives you a secret advantage…learn more below.
Have you ever noticed how some teachers seem to have an unlimited amount of thumbnails when you check out their products on the app? I thought you could only have 4?!?! PDF previews are the secret here. Preview images will open as a thumbnail on the app. This secret hack is another reason I tell you – Don’t neglect the preview! Take advantage of every single opportunity you have to communicate with your targeted customer.
👆If you want to know more about how this works, I have a FREE MINI COURSE just for you! This mini-course takes you through a simplified, step-by-step process for creating covers, thumbnails, social media images/animations, video previews & pdf previews.
In case you missed it, check out the Day 1 sneak peek on YouTube below.
You’ll get 1 lesson a day sent straight to your mailbox, where learn how Moveable Mockups and Canva can revolutionize how you get your products listed. Not sure about moveable mockups? Read more about How to Use Mockups: Captivating TPT Buyers Quickly with Stunning Product Images.
In Moveable Mockups Made Easy, you’ll make a few edits to a moveable mockup with pre-staged scenes. You’ll end that session with a beautiful, bold cover with thumbnails. Then, the remaining sessions will guide you through a process designed to maximize the design work you’ve already done. You will recycle your cover and thumbnails to create social media images, video previews with captions and voiceovers, and pdf previews.
How to Make A TPT PDF Preview Quickly
I could give you a pretty generic list of steps for how to create a preview here, but I don’t think you’re here for that. You want a time-saving trick. You want something new and revolutionary. And I have just that.
🤫Use your video preview slides from Day 3 in the mini-course! Take the video preview presentation slides we worked on, choose a few of the best designed slides, and make a few edits to give your buyer a closer look at the resource. Download the chosen slides as a PDF and upload to your product listing! It’s that easy!
Watch me begin TPT PDF Preview in the video below…because a picture is worth 1000 words and a video is worth a million.
Happy Listing,
💛💛💛Sarah
