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Capture more revenue with extended last order dates

Gelato's local production and fast delivery extend your selling window by up to 7 days compared to other POD companies

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Sell longer this holiday season

With Gelato’s local and fast production, you gain up to 7 extra selling days compared to other POD platforms, turning late-season shoppers into revenue

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Why starting now mattersEvery day you wait, you risk losing revenue, paying more for ads, and falling behind the competition.
Here's what the data says:

Discover holiday best-selling products for your store

Apparel MenApparel
Calendar from GelatoCalendars
DrinkwareDrinkware
Wall ArtWall art
card from GelatoCards
phone case from GelatoAccessories

See how creators like you are scaling their business with Gelato

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"Gelato was the best print-on-demand provider I found — fast, smooth, and perfect for turning passion into a side hustle."

Mike A - Elder Emo

CalendarKristi turned a Gelato Calendar into a year-round bestseller

“I don’t want to be my own warehouse — and with Gelato I don’t have to be. They do a great job with fulfillment, which gives me more time to create and connect with my customers.”

Kristi W - At The Dot Design

Growth strategies that compound your Q4 revenue

Whether you’re adding one more product or launching a full holiday lineup, these proven strategies help you increase AOV, conversion, and repeat purchase. Here are six actionable strategies you can implement today to boost your sales.
CalendarStrategy #1: Add high-margin products to your store

Start early with holiday bestsellers like cards and calendars to capture demand and increase your profit.

Woman holding a colorful family portrait, with a holiday card and wrapped gift nearby, featuring festive decorations.Strategy #2: Launch a holiday gift collection


Create a holiday gift collection with 6–12 products across various price points.

Kids clothingStrategy #3: Sell personalized products at scale

With AI-powered previews and instant mockups, you can launch personalized products in seconds.

Apparel WomenStrategy #4: Expand into new markets

Turn on new markets in your store settings. Localize your product descriptions, enable multi-currency pricing, and let Gelato’s local production handle fulfillment and delivery.

tiktokStrategy #5: Create bundles that raise AOV

Create themed bundles, such as mug + card, poster + frame, or calendar + cards. Offer both budget-friendly and premium bundles to serve different customer segments.

Cozy living room with a decorated Christmas tree, lit candles, pinecones, and a festive mug on a wooden table.Strategy #6: Elevate your product visuals with Magic Mockups

Create hyper-realistic product photos in seconds. Save your favorite looks, stay on-brand, and make your store shine — all without expensive photoshoots.

Your Q4 e-commerce calendar

Hit the season’s highest-intent moments—and plan around shipping cutoffs.

➤ September
Upload your designs, refresh your store, and get campaigns ready. This is when top creators lay the foundation.

➤ October
Start selling and promoting. Early holiday shoppers are already buying — make sure they find you.

➤ November
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and holiday shopping hit full swing. Maximize visibility and capture the surge.

➤ December
Gift buyers and late shoppers are racing to finish. Urgency is at its highest — don’t miss out.

Calendar with holiday icons: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa from October to December.

Your products called - They want better photos

The update you’ve been waiting for: Magic Mockups just got a major upgrade

200% more banana power


Magic Mockups are now powered by Nano Banana, Google DeepMind’s top-rated image editing model. Your product photos are sharper, smarter, and more consistent than ever.

Save the look. Keep the magic


Your mockups are now automatically saved. Reuse your favorite setups and prompts across products to create fresh, unique visuals — all while keeping your brand style consistent.

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Tips and tutorials for the holiday season from top e-commerce entrepreneurs

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Justin Cener

"I'll show you the top 5 Q4 products. We use Gelato in this guide because their local production ensures the fast delivery your holiday shoppers expect."

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Kimberly Mitchell

"I’m sharing my AI holiday strategy. See why I use Gelato to create premium gifts that build immediate trust with your customers."

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RJ Martinez

"I’m breaking down winning peak season trends. Learn how Gelato lets you scale internationally without shipping delays slowing you down."

Trusted by successful businesses worldwide
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Bad Botanist

"Working with Gelato has definitely helped me with reducing issues. I have way less damaged prints arriving or anything arriving at the wrong place. It has significantly reduced the amount of time I have to spend doing manual tasks."

Isabel Beard, Founder

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RecombinantCulture

"The idea that I could have an easily run, global business in twenty-eight countries now around the world – the effortlessness and simplicity of that international scope is by far one of the things that I love the best about working with Gelato."

Charles Leech, Founder

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Brigz Tattoos

"The biggest thing that stood out bout Gelato was the ability to ship almost anywhere in the world within three to five days. That was crucial for us as we were starting to get orders from all over. The idea of local production really aligned with our values of sustainability."

Christina and Corbin Briggs, Founders

Tips and ideas to turn Gelato+ benefits into more sales for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and beyond

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