How to Insert a Hyper-link or Bold Text Into Your TPT item description

I feel like I have hit the JACKPOT!

I learned a new trick today while working in my TPT Store.

I have seen many sellers who have hyper-links in their product descriptions that link to other products that they sell. Well, I wanted to do the same thing.

 I have created a bundle of different products and wanted to link to each one from my bundle description...And also link to my bundle from each individual product. So, I tried to type my description into word and hyperlink my phrase. I did that...I copied and pasted into my item description... I saved... AND NOTHING! No Hyperlink.

So, I googled it and found that you had to use a special code... So Here it IS!

If you want text to be in bold in your TPT description, you must use this code...

<strong>Insert Text Here</strong>

Example:

<strong>This text will be bold.</strong>

What it will look like:

This text will be bold.

If you want to insert a hyperlink into your TPT description, you must use this code...

<a href=”Insert Web Address Here”>Insert Text You Want to Link</a>

Example:

<a href=”http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Katie-May”>View My Store Here!</a>

What it will look like:

View My Store Here!

Some of you may be thinking...Why share your secrets? But, I try to think of you as I think of myself. I want to do everything possible I can to succeed at this. If I can help you out, maybe you will repin to help someone else..and someone else will do the same... this is not only helping others succeed, but it is also building a good business image. I want to be able to help someone else succeed. 

Overall, today I leaned that you should use Word when developing an item description... Go ahead and save a template that includes these codes so that they are easily accessible. Use the same template if you are going to be creating a group of products, it will be easier to complete your descriptions. Also, hopefully, this will hopefully keep your descriptions free of silly spelling/spacing/or grammatical errors. 

Good Luck with your TPT Store!

Please leave any feedback or suggestions/tips on things you may do!

Coming Soon!

I have noticed lately that my foldables have been selling well. I put ALOT of thought and effort into these things. They are what I use to bring together all of the ideas and underlying understandings that often come with the Common Core Standards.

I am currently working on foldables for the 7th grade geometry unit.
These foldables will incorporate scale factor, triangles, plane sections (cross-sections of 3D objects), circles, angle relationship knowledge, and area/volume/surface area.

I may break these apart into separate selling items since they could more than likely be used in more than just 7th grade. However, for now, I am trying to create this as a bundle. Besides, this is my upcoming unit and I will need it myself very soon. :)

Tell me what you will be needing soon and how that has translated into your TPT store. :)

Snow Day Sale

We are having a beautiful snow day!
To celebrate, I am offering a snow day sale!
Everything in my store is 10% off :)

I hope you find something you like!

Keeping Momentum

Alright people, I am doing my best to keep my momentum up in February. I am working on this stuff as much as possible in order to make a showing. I want this to make a positive change in our lives and possibly substitute part of my income.

I have created lots of new items and am now up to 37 PRODUCTS and 5 FOLLOWERS!! Yay!! Every little milestone counts for me at this point. I have also consistently sold something every day in the month of February.

There are lots of products that I have created that I myself am in love with... Here is what I have added since Feb. 1st.

One Step Equations w/ integers
One Step Equations w/ Whole Numbers
I am currently working on two more game boards to go with these two to create my first bundle. The other two will involve positive rational numbers and all rational numbers.

 7th Grade Common Core Ratios and Proportional Reasoning Unit Test... This test includes 25 multiple choice, 3 short answer, and 2 extended response. I love this item as it helps prepare students for upcoming standardized tests that will incorporate writing into math.

Matching Proportional Tables, Graphs, and Equations Scavenger Hunt is another one of my favorites. Students work around the room going from card to card trying to match the various tables to graphs, graphs to equations, and more....My students loved this!

FAVORITE!!!!! Common Core Daily Review for 7th Grade!! This is so very, very useful! We are currently getting prepared for our big end of year assessment and this is perfect. We take about 5-10 minutes at the beginning of class to complete and review 3 questions that represent any standard we may have learned throughout the year. I will hopefully be adding more to this to make it a set as well!

Converting Fractions, Decimals, and Percents Scavenger Hunt 4.NF.6 This was inspired by a teacher friend's daughter's homework topic.
Finding Unit Rate/Constant of Proportionality Formative Assessment Pack . I recently used this product in my classroom for differentiation purposes. I had some students who knew how to find unit rate in tables and word problems, but not graphs and equations. This pack allowed me to focus on the individual needs of each student and remediate any misconceptions before test time.
Math WorkShop Rotation Labels ... I love this product, however, it has had alot of views and not many  purchases! I think it is so great for all grade levels of math classrooms! What is wrong with this product? Is it because it is black and white? I will be developing a color version soon. :) I hope it sells!

If I am going to keep this going, I need some feedback... Not just on my products, but on why some of them may not be selling (bad title, not colorful, not needed?)... Tell me what math standards you are currently working on in your classroom to give me some ideas and direction.

And Always, Thank You for Visiting :)

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January Activity-Products

Mid-January, I became determined to make this TPT selling thing work. Beginning last July I had sporadically added a product of two here and there. And then after October, I didn't add anything at all.
I was frustrated.
I was not making any money. I had no followers.
I couldn't get anyone to allow me to join their community board on Pinterest.
I did not want to do a blog because if nothing else was working, I didn't think that would either.
So, I quit. And I lost 2 months of opportunities.

However, I am back with a renewed sense of purpose. My goal is to generate enough revenue from my TPT store to seek a part-time position and focus on raising my children myself (with a mom's morning out kind of job).

I am determined! I want this! I am creating, I am posting, I am blogging, and I am making progress on selling products. I am branching out of my very specific and narrow grade level into others. I had forgotten that I am an expert on Early Childhood Education, Reading, and ESOL. I have taught, planned for, and created many assignments across many grade levels in the past and now, I plan on making it work for me again.

When I re-entered the TPT selling arena in January, I had 14 products and 3 followers (I think one of them was accidentally myself, LOL). There were a couple of task card sets, a few borders, a couple of free graphic organizers, and lots of standards lists on different paper. Anything that was content related and applicable was for one unit in one grade level. I know, I know... How can I get frustrated from not selling from that LARGE variety of products. ;)

I invested in myself January 16th. I decided that if I was going to do this, I was going to have the upgraded membership so that I could keep more money from the products I was selling. This was the best move I think I have made so far. It made me commit to the process of creating, designing, and advertising products for my store. I also bought background, clipart, and creative letters to incorporate into my cover pages. At the end of January, I had doubled my products, expanded my variety, and almost matched my 2013 earnings with my January 2014 earnings! I am so proud of myself! LOL

I am currently by no means "rolling in the money," however, I am now trying. Here are the products I added during January...
Multiply Whole Numbers Game Board 3.OA.5
Multiply and Divide Whole Numbers Game Board 3.OA.4
Multiply and Divide Whole Numbers Game Board 3.OA.3
Divide Whole Numbers Game Board 3.OA.2
Add and Subtract Decimals Game Board 5.NBT.7  & 6.NS.3
Multiply and Divide Decimals Game Board 5.NBT.7 & 6.NS.3
Multiplying and Dividing Integers Game Board 7.NS.2
Unit Rate/Constant of Proportionality Game Board 7.RP.1
Unit Rate/Constant of Proportionality Foldable 7.RP.1
Adding and Subtracting Integers Game Board  7.NS.1
Proportional Relationships Game Board 7.RP.2 & 7.RP.3
Proportions Formative Assessment Set 7.RP.2 & 7.RP.3
Proportions Foldables 7.RP.2 & 7.RP.3
Writing and Solving Proportions Scavenger Hunt 7.RP.2 & 7.RP.3


As you can see, I developed a knack for game boards...If you are so compelled to visit my store, purchase any of these items, and are pleased with your purchase please leave some feedback. However, if you see things that are unsatisfying to you, please leave a question/comment so that I can fix it before you offer a poor rating. Thank you and much love!
Katie May

Creating A Button for TPT

I have finally created a button for my TPT store!!! Yay!

It was super easy. I used powerpoint to create a circle label, inserted a picture for a background, and typed my name in a cute font. Then I saved the circle as an image...Easy Peasy :)

I love it! It is simple and will allow my buyer's to quickly recognize my products when searching. It is also not tied to a personal picture or complete name. I don't know why, but this was important to me. I have nothing to hide, but felt it important that this be one of the main characteristics. Plus, I didn't want to limit myself by naming it something to do with a specific grade level or content. I have a wide background and hope that it will one day be fully represented in my store.

Click on my button below to check out my store! :)

~ Katie May
Adventures in TPT Selling

Start-Up

A new year and a fresh start!

Last year, I politely and so humbly entered the TPT selling world. I created a few product here and there. And quite frankly didn't put much effort into it. However, this is a new year and I have set new goals. I want to reach for the stars and see how far exactly I can take this adventure.

This is a place where I will share my products, the goals I have set for myself, and anything related to my TPT journey. Please feel free to reply/respond along the way with any opinions or advice... However, please keep it positive. This world is full of negativity and nay-sayers. I do not have room for that on this blog or in my life.

Here we go folks! :)

~Katie May



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