Good bait catches fine fish, as they say. That’s why nothing’s sweeter than a tasty discount to help folks come to a checkout decision in your Shop. Promoting discounts and campaigns is bound to give your business a boost, and here you can learn how to grow!
Posts in Category ‘Tips & Tutorials’
Top Search Terms August – October 2017
Some T-shirt trends linger on, others walk in and out like the seasons. Keep checking Spreadshirt’s quarterly trend report to get an update of the top design search terms from Google and Spreadshirt’s Marketplace. Of course, it’s always good to know your niche and target group, but you’ll also be in the money if you can come up with a stand-out design in line with trend.
Networking for Designers
Traditional networking requires a certain type of personality. Awkwardly shaking hands, forcing a smile and sucking up to complete strangers isn’t always a comfortable situation. However, growing your network is one of the most important entrepreneurial practices, especially for designers. Nevertheless, traditional networking is useful when done correctly, but it’s not the only networking practice used to cultivate brand awareness. Technology is on our side, offering resources and tools to use to our advantage. Read more
7 Success Tips for Marketplace Designers
You keep asking us ‘What can I do to improve my chances of selling on the Marketplace?’ First up, the good news – the odds are in your favour! More than 2.4 million customers are roaming Spreadshirt’s international marketplaces every month, offering you great exposure to a huge audience. You can apply to become our featured artist of the month in Spreadshirt Select, and – if the appeal is strong enough – we’ll feed your designs to external marketplaces as well. Check out these 7 essential tips to sell well.
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10 Tips for Shop Success This Holiday Season
The wait is over, and Christmas season has arrived! Put yourself in the right position, and there is a lot of money to be made. Hit the gas pedal on your marketing efforts, mix this list of ten success tips into your holiday business strategy, and reap the rewards that come with the busiest season of the year.
Copyright Basics for T-Shirt Design: Dos and Don’ts
Selling designs and opening your own Shop is easier than ever. Of course, with the freedom to create and sell in such an efficient way, potential legal risks start to arise.
Most Shop owners have presumably heard of copyright laws, but many of these designers are ultimately uninformed about what these laws entail. So, how can you be completely sure you’re not going to end up in the middle of a legal disaster? Read more
How to Create Custom Merch that Fans Really Want
Make more money from your YouTube channel by selling custom merchandise. Find out how to design merchandise people will actually want to buy. We’ve put together 4 useful tips on how to design custom merchandise your fans will love.
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How to make typography in Photoshop
Typography designs come out great on T-shirts, hoodies or tote bags when the message is in tune with the typography style. Get inspired with 3 short tutorials, and learn how to get the best out of your typography designs. Your messages will take on a new dimension with typography effects. Have fun adding your personal touch! Read more
How to Vectorise an Image in Illustrator
Vector graphics files are perfect for T-shirt printing. They are super easy to edit, and you can enlarge them without loss of quality. Find out how you can vectorize images with Illustrator in a matter of clicks!
External Marketplaces for Spreadshirt Designers
Reach out to a wider audience by increasing the number of sales points to improve your chances of selling. External marketplaces (e.g. eBay, Amazon, etc.) provide you with great potential for online exposure. Find out how to get your designs and products from Spreadshirt’s Marketplace into shape for external marketplaces – here’s how…