Your Printables Are Fine. Now Let’s Make Some That Actually Sell.

You’ve got a storefront. You’ve got products. Maybe even a few five-star reviews.

But here’s the question that hits every printable seller at some point:

Why aren’t more people buying this?

You’ve optimized titles. Tested thumbnails. Tried keywords.

Still… crickets.

The truth? Your printables might be too generic.

It’s not about how “pretty” they are. It’s about how unique and useful they are.

And the fastest way to fix that is to build content that feels different.

Let’s dig in.

What Stops Printables from Selling?

Here are the most common tripwires:

Overused formats (yet another word search)
Underwhelming value (feels like filler content)
No clear audience or outcome (“what do I even use this for?”)

If your product looks like 50 others in your niche… it’ll be invisible. Even if it’s well-designed.

Especially if it’s well-designed.

Because everyone’s using Canva now.

So how do you stand out? Simple:

Be more useful.
Be more fun.
Be more intentional.

Enter: Puzzle-Based Printables That Actually Convert

Puzzles aren’t just fun. They’re interactive, repeatable, and solution-driven.

When buyers get your printable, they want:

An activity, not a decoration
Something their kid/student/client actually wants to finish
A solution included, so they don’t have to guess

One of the best-performing formats we’ve seen? Criss Cross Math Puzzles.

It’s math, but disguised as a logic game. It works across grade levels. And you can bundle dozens into one pack without bloating the file.

Why These Puzzles Sell (Better)

Criss cross math puzzles:

Are visually distinct (grid-based, structured, but not boring)
Look great in thumbnails
Provide actual cognitive engagement
Can be scaled easily: 10, 50, 100 in one bundle

You can theme them by:

Number range (easy vs. advanced)
Seasonal topic (Back to School, Winter Math, Summer Brain Boost)
Skill level or age group

They look like this: https://www.bookpublishertools.com/criss-cross-math

But I’m Not a Designer…

Perfect. Because the best part of puzzle-based printables is this: Design doesn’t matter as much as functionality.

You need clear text, crisp layout, and easy export. That’s it.

No glitter headers. No watercolor clipart. No perfectly aligned Canva blocks.

Just puzzles that look good and solve well.

What You Can Do With Puzzle-Based Printables

A few monetization ideas:

Sell themed bundles (holidays, math centers, challenge packs)
Offer tiered difficulty levels
Add them to lesson plan packs or homeschool kits
Create membership resources or lead magnets
License them as PLR or brandable templates

These aren’t “one and done” products. They’re reusable, remixable, and worth paying for.

Don’t Build the Whole Thing By Hand

If the idea of designing puzzles one at a time makes you cringe… it should.

Luckily, there are tools that let you:

Generate puzzles in batches (10 to 5,000+)
Control number ranges and equation complexity
Apply styling presets for consistent branding
Export to PDF, JPG, SVG, and PowerPoint

Want to try it free? 👉 Demo Puzzle Maker Pro

Want the full breakdown? 👉 Criss Cross Math Overview

Better printables start with better puzzles. Let’s build something that actually sells.