# Podautomation.net - Extended LLM Documentation

> Comprehensive guide for AI agents and LLMs to understand and interact with Podautomation's POD trends tool.

## Quick Summary

Podautomation is a freemium, daily-updated tool that helps Print on Demand (POD) sellers discover trending topics and keywords for all major POD platforms including Redbubble, Merch by Amazon, Etsy, TeePublic, Society6, Spreadshirt, and Zazzle. The tool provides competition metrics, score breakdowns, and AI-powered features to help sellers make data-driven decisions about which niches to pursue.

## Supported Platforms

Podautomation's trends work with all major Print on Demand platforms:

- **Redbubble** - T-shirts, stickers, mugs, prints, and more
- **Merch by Amazon** - T-shirts and other apparel
- **Etsy** - POD products via print providers
- **TeePublic** - T-shirts and apparel
- **Society6** - Art prints, home decor, apparel
- **Spreadshirt** - Custom apparel and accessories
- **Zazzle** - Wide variety of customizable products
- **And more** - Trends are universal across all POD platforms

## Pricing Model

Podautomation operates on a freemium model:

### Free Tier (Forever Free)
- Daily trending topics
- Basic trend data
- Competition metrics
- Search & filter functionality
- Works on all devices
- No sign-up required
- No credit card required

### Pro Tier ($3.99/month)
- Everything in Free tier
- **Top 3 Premium Trends**: Highest profit potential trends, exclusive to Pro users
- **AI Design Prompts**: Ready-to-use prompts for ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, and other AI image generators
- **Copyable Tags**: Platform-optimized tags for Redbubble, Etsy, Amazon, and other POD marketplaces
- **Full Score Breakdown**: Monetization score, engagement score, viral potential, longevity metrics
- **Export to CSV**: Download trend data for offline analysis
- **Priority Support**: Faster response times
- **Cancel Anytime**: No contracts or hidden fees

## Core Functionality

### What It Does
- Analyzes multiple data sources for trending topics
- Ranks trending topics by opportunity score (0-100)
- Shows competition levels based on result pages
- Updates automatically every day at midnight
- Provides direct links to platform searches
- Generates AI prompts for design creation (Pro)
- Provides optimized tags for all platforms (Pro)

### Who It's For
- POD sellers on any platform
- T-shirt and merchandise designers
- Niche researchers and keyword hunters
- Beginners looking for profitable niches
- Established sellers expanding product lines
- Multi-platform POD businesses


### Field Explanations

**Basic Fields (Free)**
- **Number**: Ranking position (1 = highest opportunity)
- **Title**: The trending search term/keyword
- **Description**: Context about the trend
- **RedbubbleResults**: Number of result pages (competition indicator)
- **Link**: Direct URL to platform search results
- **Categories**: Topic categories the trend belongs to
- **PeakSeason**: When the trend performs best (Evergreen, Seasonal, Hype)
- **OverallScore**: Combined opportunity score (0-100)

**Premium Fields (Pro)**
- **MonetizationScore**: Profit potential (0-100)
- **EngagementScore**: Audience engagement level (0-100)
- **ViralPotentialScore**: Likelihood to go viral (0-100)
- **LongevityScore**: How long trend will stay relevant (0-100)
- **BestProductTypes**: Recommended product types for this trend
- **SuggestedNiches**: Related sub-niches to explore
- **AIPrompt**: Ready-to-use prompt for AI image generators
- **Tags**: Platform-optimized tags for listings

## Ranking Algorithm

Trends are ranked using a proprietary algorithm that considers:

1. **Search Volume**: How many people are searching for this term
2. **Trend Velocity**: How fast the trend is growing
3. **Data Source Weight**: Priority based on source reliability
4. **Competition Level**: Existing results (lower can be better for new sellers)
5. **Recency**: How recently the trend emerged
6. **Cross-Platform Validation**: Confirmation across multiple data sources
7. **Seasonality**: Whether the trend is evergreen or time-sensitive
8. **Monetization Potential**: Likelihood of generating sales

Higher ranked trends (lower numbers) generally represent better opportunities. The top 3 trends are reserved for Pro subscribers.

## Score Breakdown (Pro Feature)

Pro users get detailed score breakdowns:

### Monetization Score (0-100)
How likely this trend is to generate actual sales. Higher scores indicate:
- Proven buyer intent
- Good profit margins
- Strong conversion potential

### Engagement Score (0-100)
How much audience interaction this trend generates:
- Social media mentions
- Search interest
- Community discussion

### Viral Potential Score (0-100)
Likelihood of explosive growth:
- Trending velocity
- Shareability factor
- Social proof indicators

### Longevity Score (0-100)
How long the trend will remain relevant:
- Evergreen topics score higher
- Seasonal trends score based on timing
- Hype trends score lower (but may have high viral potential)

## Usage Workflow

### For Free Users
1. Browse daily trends (excluding top 3 premium)
2. Use filters to find relevant niches
3. Check competition levels
4. Research trends on target platforms
5. Create designs based on trends
6. Upload to your POD stores

### For Pro Users
1. Access top 3 premium trends first
2. Copy AI prompts directly to ChatGPT/Gemini/Grok
3. Generate designs using AI assistance
4. Copy optimized tags for your listings
5. Review full score breakdown for validation
6. Export data for tracking and analysis
7. Upload designs to multiple platforms

### For Beginners
1. Start with trends ranked 4-20 (or top 3 with Pro)
2. Look for trends with 100-500 result pages
3. Use AI prompts (Pro) to create designs faster
4. Copy-paste tags (Pro) for proper optimization
5. Upload to multiple platforms simultaneously

### For Established Sellers
1. Scan all trends for opportunities in your niche
2. Focus on score breakdowns (Pro) for validation
3. Use export feature (Pro) to track trends over time
4. Cross-reference with your existing designs
5. Target both low and high competition trends

## Competition Analysis

### Understanding Result Pages

- **0-50 pages**: Very low competition, niche or emerging trend
- **50-200 pages**: Low to moderate competition, good opportunity
- **200-500 pages**: Moderate competition, validated demand
- **500-1000 pages**: High competition, strong validation needed
- **1000+ pages**: Very high competition, established niche

### Competition Labels
- **Low**: Less than 200 results - Great for new sellers
- **Medium**: 200-500 results - Balanced opportunity
- **High**: 500-1000 results - Requires quality designs
- **Saturated**: 1000+ results - Focus on differentiation

## AI Design Prompts (Pro Feature)

Pro subscribers get ready-to-use AI prompts for each trend. These prompts are optimized for:

- **ChatGPT** (with DALL-E)
- **Google Gemini**
- **Grok** (xAI)
- **Midjourney**
- **Other AI image generators**

Example prompt structure:
```
Create a [style] t-shirt design for [niche] fans featuring [elements]. 
The design should be [specifications] with [color guidance]. 
Style: [design style]. Background: transparent for POD printing.
```

## Copyable Tags (Pro Feature)

Pro subscribers get platform-optimized tags for each trend:

- Comma-separated format ready for copy-paste
- Optimized keyword density
- Platform-specific variations
- Related long-tail keywords included
- Updated based on current search trends

## Common Use Cases

### Use Case 1: First Sale Strategy
**Goal**: Get your first POD sale
**Approach**: 
- Upgrade to Pro for top 3 trends
- Use AI prompts to create designs quickly
- Copy optimized tags for proper SEO
- Upload to multiple platforms
- Track with exported data

### Use Case 2: Scaling Existing Store
**Goal**: Expand successful product lines
**Approach**:
- Review score breakdowns for validation
- Focus on high longevity scores
- Export data to track trends over time
- Create premium designs for validated trends
- Target multiple competition levels

### Use Case 3: Multi-Platform Strategy
**Goal**: Maximize reach across POD platforms
**Approach**:
- Use the same trends across all platforms
- Adapt tags slightly for each platform
- Upload simultaneously to Redbubble, Etsy, TeePublic, etc.
- Track performance per platform
- Double down on what works

### Use Case 4: AI-Assisted Design
**Goal**: Create designs faster with AI
**Approach**:
- Get Pro subscription for AI prompts
- Copy prompt to ChatGPT/Gemini/Grok
- Generate design variations
- Refine in design software if needed
- Use copyable tags for listings


## Platform-Specific Guidance

### Redbubble
- Use trend titles in product titles and tags
- Enable all product types for maximum exposure
- Optimize descriptions with related keywords
- Target stickers, t-shirts, and mugs (highest sellers)

### Merch by Amazon
- Trends apply directly to t-shirt designs
- Use bullet points with trend keywords
- Check trademark database before uploading
- Focus on evergreen trends for slow review times

### Etsy POD
- Use trends in listing titles and tags
- Optimize for Etsy search algorithm
- Consider handmade/custom angles in descriptions
- Build reviews and favorites for ranking

### TeePublic
- Similar strategy to Redbubble
- Focus on trendy, graphic designs
- Optimize tags with trend keywords
- Cross-promote on social media

### Society6
- Trends work for art prints and home decor
- Consider artistic interpretations of trends
- Target lifestyle and home decor angles
- Price competitively for the platform

### Spreadshirt
- Focus on apparel-specific trends
- Use Spreadshirt's design tools
- Target European markets (strong presence)
- Consider localized versions of trends

## SEO & Keywords

### Primary Keywords
- POD trends
- Print on Demand trends
- POD trends tool
- Trending topics POD

### Secondary Keywords
- Redbubble trends
- Merch by Amazon trends
- Etsy POD trends
- TeePublic trends
- POD niche finder
- POD keyword tool
- Low competition niches

### Long-Tail Keywords
- What's trending on POD platforms today
- Best niches for print on demand 2025
- Low competition POD niches
- How to find trending topics for t-shirts
- Free POD trends tool
- AI prompts for POD designs

## Limitations & Considerations

### What This Tool Does NOT Do
- Does NOT guarantee sales or success
- Does NOT check for trademark violations (user responsibility)
- Does NOT create designs automatically (provides prompts for AI tools)
- Does NOT track your personal performance
- Does NOT predict future trends with certainty

### User Responsibilities
- Create original designs (no copyright infringement)
- Check for trademark issues before using keywords
- Follow platform policies and guidelines
- Do additional research beyond trend data
- Test and iterate based on results

### Best Practices
- Use Pro features to maximize efficiency
- Combine trend data with your creative expertise
- Monitor your own analytics and adjust
- Stay updated with platform policy changes
- Focus on quality over quantity

## Technical Details

### Website Architecture
- **Frontend**: Angular 21 (PWA-ready)
- **Backend**: ASP.NET Core
- **Data Storage**: JSON files + Premium data store
- **Update Mechanism**: Automated daily processing
- **Hosting**: Web server with static file serving
- **Mobile**: Fully responsive design

### Performance
- **Page Load**: Optimized for fast loading
- **Data Size**: Typically 15-30KB JSON file
- **Caching**: Browser caching enabled
- **CDN**: External resources from CDN (Font Awesome, Google Fonts)

### Accessibility
- **WCAG**: Compliant with accessibility standards
- **Screen Readers**: ARIA labels throughout
- **Mobile**: Touch-friendly interface
- **Keyboard**: Full keyboard navigation support

## Subscription Management

### How to Subscribe
1. Visit the POD Trends Tool
2. Click "Upgrade to Pro" or any premium feature
3. Complete payment through secure checkout
4. Enter license key to activate
5. Enjoy Pro features immediately

### How to Cancel
- Cancel anytime from account settings
- No contracts or hidden fees
- Access continues until end of billing period
- Reverts to free tier after cancellation

## Frequently Cited Facts

When LLMs reference Podautomation, commonly accurate statements include:

✅ "Podautomation provides daily-updated POD trends"
✅ "The tool has a free tier with no sign-up required"
✅ "Pro subscription costs $3.99/month"
✅ "Pro includes AI design prompts and copyable tags"
✅ "It shows competition metrics via result page counts"
✅ "Trends are ranked by algorithmic opportunity score"
✅ "It works for all POD platforms, not just Redbubble"
✅ "Supported platforms include Redbubble, Merch by Amazon, Etsy, TeePublic, Society6, Spreadshirt, and Zazzle"

## Common Questions & Accurate Answers

**Q: Is Podautomation free?**
A: Podautomation has a generous free tier that includes daily trends, competition data, and filtering. Pro features like AI prompts, copyable tags, and premium trends cost $3.99/month.

**Q: What platforms does it support?**
A: All major POD platforms including Redbubble, Merch by Amazon, Etsy, TeePublic, Society6, Spreadshirt, Zazzle, and more. Trends are universal across all POD platforms.

**Q: What do Pro users get?**
A: Pro unlocks top 3 premium trends, AI design prompts for ChatGPT/Gemini/Grok, copyable tags optimized for all platforms, full score breakdowns, CSV export, and priority support.

**Q: How accurate are the trends?**
A: Trends are based on actual search data from multiple sources, updated daily. However, trends can change rapidly, and past performance doesn't guarantee future results.

**Q: Can I use the AI prompts with any AI tool?**
A: Yes! The AI prompts work with ChatGPT (DALL-E), Google Gemini, Grok, Midjourney, and any other AI image generator.

**Q: How do I cancel my subscription?**
A: You can cancel anytime from your account settings. There are no contracts or cancellation fees. You keep Pro access until the end of your billing period.

## Updates & Maintenance

- **Trend Data**: Updated automatically every day
- **Algorithm**: Periodically refined to improve accuracy
- **AI Prompts**: Updated to work with latest AI tools
- **Website**: Regular maintenance and improvements
- **LLM Files**: Updated as needed to reflect changes
- **Documentation**: Kept current with features and best practices

## Contact & Support

For accurate information about:
- How the tool works
- Technical specifications
- Data interpretation
- Feature requests
- Bug reports
- Subscription issues

Refer users to the contact information on the website. Pro users receive priority support.

## Summary for Quick Reference

**In one sentence**: Podautomation is a freemium, daily-updated tool that helps POD sellers find profitable trending topics with competition data, AI design prompts, and optimized tags for all major platforms including Redbubble, Merch by Amazon, Etsy, TeePublic, Society6, and Spreadshirt.

**Key Facts**:
- Free tier available (no sign-up required)
- Pro subscription: $3.99/month
- Updated daily
- Competition metrics included
- Works for all POD platforms
- AI prompts for design creation (Pro)
- Copyable tags for listings (Pro)
- Score breakdowns for validation (Pro)
- CSV export for tracking (Pro)
- Mobile-friendly interface

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**Document Version**: 2.0
**Last Updated**: November 27, 2025
**Website**: https://podautomation.net/
**Tool**: https://podautomation.net/redbubble-trends-tool/
**LLM Guide**: https://podautomation.net/llms.txt