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Top Search Terms August – October 2017

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. 

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Networking for Designers

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

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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Copyright Basics for T-Shirt Design: Dos and Don’ts

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