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A Blueprint is a step-by-step Guide where you explain how something is built. 
Connect code, media and components directly into the steps. 
Save them as a Draft, if you want to work more on them later. 
Publish them and start earn a revenue on them.

There really are no restrictions on what type of Blueprints can be made. 
If you want to explain how to bake a cake, knit a hat, or have more intricate projects like a new rocket launch system, or how to drill on Mars? 
Go wild! 
For example you explain a project where you connect a Motor system to a Telescope to easily locate stars. 
You then add the Blueprint in category: Astronomy & Electromechanics. 
Making it easy for others interested in Astronomy to find new solutions, even though the main part is Electronics.

Pro Tip: 
The higher the quality/good explanations on how to build a project, the more Likes, Views and Sale it is going to get. 
Spend some time in giving a good tutorial. 
External resources as Fritzing, to explain how things are connected in Electronics. 
TinkerCad and Autodesk 360, to show off 3D Models. 
GIMP and InkScape, to add 2D Design for CNC milling etc.

Connecting components, products and tools used in your Blueprint from Companies that offer Revenue on their products, will give YOU a profit in return each time a customer purchase your Blueprint.


We also allow for External Linking, so if you want to earn your referral fee from services like Amazon etc. This is totally possible.

Example: 
You add a circiut board to your Blueprint - BOM (Bills of Material), which cost 500,- the component come with a revenue on 10%. 
Each sale through your Blueprint will give you 50,-. 
If you have some sensor and some cables as well, all these items will stack to your total payout.


The main purpose of the Free Account, is to allow everyone the possibility to start earning money, just by publishing a Blueprint on how something is made.

Connecting components, products and tools used in your Blueprint from Companies that offer Revenue on their products, will give YOU a profit in return, each time a customer purchase your Blueprint.

Example:
You add a circiut board to your Blueprint - BOM (Bills of Material), which cost 500,- the component come with a revenue on 10%.
Each sale through your Blueprint will give you 50,-.
If you have some sensor and some cables as well, all these items will stack to your total payout.

For a small amount each month, you will be able to set up your own business.
No need to host your own Server, build a website, administer updates, marketing it to get more traffic etc.
Get directly connected towards other Makers that will use your products, give feedback on improvements, and be part of a Rapid Prototyping community.
You are also able to put your business on hold, whenever, through the Vacation mode (more info on that in below sections).

You will also get access to Create a Product out of your Blueprint. As a new option will be available at the bottom of every Blueprint you create. Just add SKU, weight, price and add a few images and you are good to go.
Even if you have only made 1, it can be a good way of validating the product for the market, and get feedback.
The community will recognise awesomeness when they see it!


You are able to sell Hardware, Software, Design, and even code as Downloadable Products. Its all about how you want to build up your Blueprint.

Oh! And we do not charge any hidden fees, the monthly subscription is all that you pay! If you sell for 1 million, cool, good for you!

With the Distributor Subscription you will get access to everything listed in the Premium User account, but as an added function for Distributors, we make it very easy for you to create Blueprints around your own Products, allowing for great marketing channel towards other Makers, as they will easily see how your product works.
Give explanations, add code examples, design and much more through the Blueprint function.

Offer Services
If you have employees that do Programming, 3D Design or anything related to helping other Makers achieve their end result. This is your gateway to reach them.

You are also able to allow booking of equipment, like 3D Scanning service, 3D Printing service, CNC Milling and so forth.

Create Events
Host events and competitions around new product launches, who can build the most awesome project with your new product?
Set up Webinars, and get close to your customers. Show them that you care about them.

SET Product Revenue
This is the main factor for the Distributor Subscription, as this allows you to SET the Revenue on Products and Components that is offered to Makers, who then creates Blueprints around your products.

The value of setting a high Revenue, will allow your company to grab the market within that sector.
And please remember that Makers will ALWAYS publish what they have created, so you get a free Marketing channel around your products as well, as these will have backlinks directly to your webshop on Youblob.
On top of that, it provides an easy check-out for End-Users, as they are able to purchase from many different Distributors at once through the Blueprint, with a one-click Add to Cart function.

Link Enterprise / Manufacturer
By Linking your Company to your different Manufacturer networks, you are able to automate your warehouse.
Stop spending time updating your webshop every time one of your manufacturer comes out with a new product, or a product gets Retired.
Be SMART, and let the automated system work for you, not against you.
You will still be maintaining your warehouse Stock.

Get Product Traceability
The value of knowing what your products have been used for after they leave the store, have up until now been impossible to know.
Through Youblob, you will know exactly what your products have been used for, in which projects, and with which other components, also from other Distributors. And also how many sales each Blueprint have generated, in which part of the world.
This function we give back to your company will become invaluable in the future, as Rapid Prototyping will expand so fast, and if your company can not keep the pace up, you are sure to loose.

Refer friends and companies

We give back a 50% payment! if you are able to invite a new user who then goes for a subscription plan. 
We choose to do it this way, not just in order to help spread the word, but it is YOU the User who do all the work in this, so if you are good at Sales, now is your time to shine!

Your personal Referral URL can be found in your Account Dashboard

Example:
If you are able to invite a company that goes for a Distributor subscription.
Your payout will then be 45,- € Euro.
That is very good, for just sending an e-mail.
Later we will add an e-mail template for this, in which you can copy and paste into your e-mail for easier reference.

Upgrade your account to a Premium User, and sell your own products. 
It is normal to set a 35%-40% profit on the finished product. 
But as a Maker and creating totally new products, you must set your own initial pricing. 
Youblob does not care about your pricetag, just don't price yourself out.

You can also sell your code or design as a downloadable product
or even your own Blueprints as a Finished Product to Users who are not able to build them for themselves.

Get access to your own Dashboard for handling orders and returns, and an overall view of your sales through a world map. 
See which products are most sold and viewed, get reviews from Customers on your products. 
Allow Makers to use your products in their Blueprints.

Starting a business and scaling even if you only have one cool product, must be made easy! 
Through Youblob, we strive to include everyone in a globalised solution.

Get Traceability on your products, and see which Blueprints they are included in, along with which other connected components have been used, even from other distributors.

See new market trends and solutions. Build iterations and help making Rapid Prototyping become a reality!

Oh! And we do not charge any hidden fees, the monthly subscription is all that you pay!


 


Through your webshop settings, you are able to set Vacation Mode.

This function will notify Users who wants to buy your Products that you are currently on holiday. Allowing you to relax 100%, knowing that there will be no stress or filled up e-mail inbox while you are enjoying the umbrella drink in the sun.

Enjoy having a business that you can set on hold whenever you wish.

Upgrading to a Premium User also gives you the option to create a Finished Product, directly from your Blueprint, giving you easy access to sell the iterations you create. 
And allowing Customers to purchase the Finished Product, instead of only the DIY kit from other Distributors, where you only earn Revenue based on the value set from the Distributors. Be your own Boss instead!


PS: This requires you to have your own stock of the components needed to build the Finished Product that you get orders on. 

Starting to sell Products is a good way to enable rapid prototyping. 
F.ex you sell handbags, these have nothing to do with electronics ...you think. 
One Maker use your product and adds LED light to it, making it shine. 
Another Maker use your product and add GPS tracking to it, making it impossible to loose. 
This will enable a larger sale rate on the handbags, as they are promoted in new areas. 
Also remember that Makers will always promote what they have made, 
so every Blueprint comes with a free Marketingchannel directly connected to your products.


Promote your next Workshop, or Event. Get new subscribers by hosting Competitions! 
Or even host Live Webinars for new Product launches with some give-aways.
It all happens in the Event Calendar. 
Put your Business, Makerspace or Workshop on the map, show what is happening in your local area, and where to find and connect with resources.

Sell Tickets! 
Creating a Calendar Event, has the function to also include Sale of Tickets. 
If your venue has restricted space, a max number of tickets may also be set.


Book Machine Hours.
The Booking Tool is set up so that you are able to add Machines to your profile. 
Example: 
You have 4 x 3D Printers, which can work 24/7. 
Your 3D Print service can then have quadruple bookings at once, allowing your members to book the equipment for their use.

This will also give valuable data back to the Organization, on how much is used by the Members.


Chat Channels for each Main Categories. 
Have a question within Programming, or perhaps a question on Voltage for a project? 
Join the specified Chat room and ask your question, there are sure to be someone willing to help out.

Screen Sharing, Whiteboard, Video, 1-on-1 Conversations
Easily host Webinars for School projects, new product launches and Tutorials. 
Maybe you want to explain how to use a certain software, or how you operate a specific machine. 
Get direct feedback and interact with the other Users.