This Special Edition of Merch Digest introduces the New Vexels, a redesigned platform built specifically to better serve merch sellers. In this issue, we cover the new merch-centered experience, improved search tools, content groupers, updated plans, and upcoming niche opportunities.
A New Era for Merchers
After years of growing within the merch industry, Vexels evolved from a general graphic stock platform into a specialized experience tailored to merch sellers.
The goal of the new platform is simple:
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Fast
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Relevant
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Easy to use
This update reinforces Vexels’ commitment to supporting merch businesses at every stage.
How to Get Started
To activate the merch-focused experience:
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Select the Merch button in the top menu.
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Prioritize merch-ready designs and products in your searches.
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Use the Search bar to find specific content.
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Browse Niche designs or explore via the Discover feature.
Switching between Merch and Design does not affect your plan—it simply adjusts your browsing priority.
What’s New on the Platform
Merch-Centered Experience
When Merch priority is selected:
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Merch-ready designs appear first
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Product mockups are featured
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Design templates are prioritized
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You still retain access to design graphics like logos and icons
This ensures a smoother workflow for print-on-demand sellers.
Improved Search Engine
The updated search engine delivers:
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Faster results
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More relevant content
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Advanced filters
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Auto-suggest functionality
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Featured Styles directly from the search dropdown
This makes it easier to narrow down exactly what you need and discover related ideas.
Content Groupers: Organized Inspiration
One of the biggest improvements is the introduction of Content Groupers, which categorize hundreds of thousands of designs for better browsing and inspiration.
Styles
Explore designs based on artistic style, such as:
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Stroke
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Grunge
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Watercolor
Niches
Dive into popular and evergreen niches like:
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Cats
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Anime
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Food
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Funny
Collections
Browse curated groups of designs around a broader theme or concept.
Content Groupers help you discover best-selling styles and expand into new areas.
Discover: Your Merch Launchpad
The Discover feature acts as a central hub for:
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Ready-made designs
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Templates
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T-shirt Maker
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Mockups
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Design Requests
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Galleries like Latest, Featured, Trending, and Collections
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The Blog
If you’re feeling uninspired, Discover offers fast access to fresh ideas and tools.
Designs for Every Merch Niche
The platform now makes it easier to explore niche categories, including:
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Editable animal vectors and templates
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Cute, farm, geometric, and funny animal designs
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Backgrounds, logos, icons, and more
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Commercial-use AI, SVG, and PNG files
This allows you to scale across multiple niches efficiently.
New Plans & Exclusive Design Requests
With the launch of the new platform comes updated Merch plans designed specifically for print-on-demand sellers.
A standout feature is the Exclusive Design Request, available for Merch Plus and Merch Ultimate plans. These paid requests:
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Are created exclusively for you
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Will never be published on the site
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Offer unique designs for your store
Subscribers from before the launch retain their previous benefits while gaining access to the improved platform experience.
What’s Next for Merchers?
The print-on-demand industry continues to expand, with platforms like Merch by Amazon adding more products and entering new markets.
Vexels plans to continue:
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Adding new designs daily
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Expanding merch tools
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Improving the seller experience
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Rolling out new features
Feedback is encouraged to help shape future updates.
August Niche Opportunity Dates
Plan ahead for these August dates:
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August 2: Sisters Day
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August 7: International Beer Day
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August 8: International Cat Day
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August 13: International Lefthanders Day
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August 17: Thrift Shop Day
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August 26: Dog Day
Additionally, August is Fishing Month, creating strong opportunities for outdoor and hobby-based designs.
Final Reminder
All information, ideas, and keywords shared in this Digest should be used at your own discretion. Always verify platform eligibility before publishing designs.
To explore all the tools, features, and updates in detail, make sure to download the complete Merch Digest #35.
