The #spreadmusic Design Contest has yielded a worthy winner: Billianidesigns and his rocking design six string junkie has overwhelmingly convinced not only our esteemed panel of graphics experts, but our community of discerning voters, as well. Congratulations, Billianidesigns! You truly embody the spirit of #spreadmusic! Read more
Your Shop’s checkout is kind of a like the cashier at any store; it is there to guide your customers through the purchase process and in turn, help to put your commissions in your pocket. Quite some time ago we built the checkout process from scratch, and it is high-time that it was updated. Continue reading after the jump to get all the juicy detail of a new checkout which will make the process easier and more convenient for your customers.
The new Partner Shop at Spreadshirt is called SpreadShop, and you’ve been able to avail yourself of its advantages for quite some time now. What’s better? A modernised layout, faster loading times, optimised for mobile devices as well as a simplified checkout procedure that leads to more sales conversion. Now we have added a few other featuress that Partners like you have asked for, find out what these are in this blog post. Read more
Two things are needed when creating new designs – inspiration and skills. Inspiration aka creative ideas is what sparks every new creation, and a skills set to transport your ideas from your head to the screen will ultimately define your success. Read more
Let’s have a peep and see what the future holds in store in terms of designs that will do well in October. Our loyal and faithful in-house oracle reveals sound inside knowledge, and you’ll be well advised to heed to the suggestions we’re offering in this month’s design tip section. Read up on scary Halloween tips and October clues now. Read more
The world of fashion keeps producing new trending colours to define the season. In 2015, the ruby-red shades of marsala have been spreading glowing notions of winestone and burgundy. Reason enough to look into the colours that have sold best at Spreadshirt in the past 12 months. Read more
It’s finally fall and we are in the midst of the season with the most beautiful colours (not to mention the prettiest clothes!). It’s time for a little update in terms of clothing and accessories in our range. Find out how our new hooded sweatshirt, fleece jacket and backpack fit perfectly into the colourful autumn scenario. Read more
Trending. A bit of a buzz word in itself. Trending search terms, trending designs, and the ever so mysterious ‘trending animals’. Even Google has a trending application to keep you up on the hype, topics and trends of the day. You gotta love it.
Here’s the potential for you: trending is important for your Shop strategy. Know your trending topics, designs and products to cater to your customers’ needs. We’ve compiled the top 10 hottest Marketplace search terms from recent weeks and added some Google hotties along with a few other suggestions to the mix. Check out what’s changed since our last release! Read more
In situations of creative struggles, there are a few simple methods to help you get motivated and inspired again. In this second instalment from our Brand Expression Team (Link to Part 1), you’ll find some creative advice to help you get your creative juices flowing again. Read more
Meet James. James is 27 and is a freelance designer. He sells his creations through his shop on Spreadshirt and also does some graphics work on a contract basis for a few companies in his area. He makes his living from his art. It’s been a little bit since James has sold any designs, so he’s decided to dedicate his weekend to creating some really cool new stuff. He sits at his desk, fires up his computer and settles in. A few minutes later, he goes to the kitchen for a glass of water. A few minutes after that, he is hungry and needs a snack. When he sits back down again, he rearranges the things in his workspace, sharpens a few pencils, makes a paper airplane, checks his Facebook timeline… wait… wasn’t there something he was supposed to be doing? AH! Creating designs!
Let’s face it: the procrastination bug is a hungry little guy and bites us all now and again. In this two part series, we’ll explore some ways to help keep yourself motivated and keep your creative engine firing on all cylinders. Read more
