Win $$ during Spring’s Black Friday Sales Challenge!

Black Friday stole the show in 2022, with over 50% of American shoppers on the lookout for unbeatable deals.  Now, as the excitement builds for another epic shopping spree, we’re adding to the fun with our Black Friday Sales Challenge. Read the deets below! What is the Black Friday Sales Competition? The Black Friday Sales […]

How to Create Content to Promote Your Black Friday Deals

In the ever-evolving landscape of commerce, two days stand out as monumental opportunities for creators to boost their sales and connect with their fans: Black Friday and Cyber Monday (plus the Saturday & Sunday in-between). These shopping extravaganzas have become global phenomena, with consumers eagerly awaiting the chance to snag exclusive deals and discounts from […]

Steps for a Successful Black Friday and Cyber Weekend Promotion

You only get one chance to prepare for the biggest SELLING weekend of the year—Black Friday and Cyber Monday!  Here are some stats to get you motivated:  During the 2022 holiday season in the US, Cyber Monday was the day with the highest e-commerce conversion rate for online shopping. Black Friday came in second place, […]

How to Use Samples to Boost Sales 300%

Creating content with your merch is a game changer for boosting sales.  Compared to just posting about your merch on social media, adding an image of you with your products can crank up your engagement by 650%.  And if you go all out and drop videos of your merch, you can experience an impressive 1200% […]

How to Drive More Traffic to Your Spring Store

There is no better time than the holiday season to drive more traffic to your store. And there is no better tool to help you do so than Spring’s Holiday Resource Hub and Countdown Calendar.  Sure, you probably know the holidays are a great time to increase sales but did you know that creators are […]

Get Your Store Holiday Ready

When fans visit your Spring store, the way it looks can determine whether or not you close a sale.  In fact, 82% of consumers are less likely to make a purchase if a store appears dated. Additionally, the average person has abandoned 24 online purchases this year because an online store looked unprofessional. So with […]

The Power of Crowdsourcing: Tapping into Fan Insights to Launch Top Selling Merch

In the world of creator success, tapping into your fans’ desires is the ultimate game-changer. When you crowdsource design ideas, you’re not just making merch; you’re crafting a direct connection with your audience.  By giving your fans a voice in the creative process, you’re not only launching products they genuinely desire but also increasing the […]

Your Ultimate Holiday Launch Checklist

Getting ready for the holidays as a content creator can be pretty overwhelming. Especially because more and more folks are starting their holiday shopping early, so you gotta hustle to create, launch, and promote your merch ASAP. Accenture’s holiday study found that 44% of shoppers are jumping into holiday shopping ahead of time to make […]

5 Powerful Strategies for Promoting Your Fall Merch in 2023

Now that you’ve selected your fall products and designed and launched your merch, it’s time to promote your seasonal collection!  How you promote your fall products and apparel can determine how much traffic you bring to your store and how many sales you make. We’ve gone ahead and outlined the best strategies our top performing […]

How to Generate Multiple Revenue Streams as a Creator

Many creators dream about quitting their day jobs and being able to earn enough money through their content. But very few actually can. Only 12% of full-time creators earn more or around $50K a year, while 46% make less than $1K a year. However, don’t let those numbers discourage you. If you take the time […]

Launching Successful Fall Merch: A Comprehensive Guide

Crafting fall merchandise that resonates with buyers is no simple feat. Many creators struggle with what to design, what colors to use, and how to remain true to their brand while tapping into the fall spirit. To help you out, we’ve outlined the best strategies and fall trends our top creators lean into in order […]

Tips for Creating Best Selling Pride Merch

We’re holding our first annual Pride Design Challenge—with prizes awarded to the best-designed Pride merch.  Here’s the lowdown: Contest is open to all creators—anyone can participate! Challenge runs from 5/10 – 5/31 (winner announced 5/31) Winner is chosen from a panel of our professional designers Must use the word “Pride” in your product titles  Prizes […]

How to Design & Promote Mother’s Day Merch

It’s almost time to celebrate mom, which means your fans are looking for ways to celebrate mom, too! Mother’s Day this year is on Sunday, May 14th, and it’s a golden opportunity for creators to capitalize on excess consumer spending. Did you know that according to the National Retail Federation, expected Mother’s Day spending totaled […]

How to Easily Sell Spring Merch With Instagram Shopping

Are you aware 2 billion people are on Instagram every day? Of those users, 130 million use Instagram Shopping and 90% follow a business account. Clearly, Instagram Shopping is a great tool for creators to open an online storefront, tag products in posts, and simplify the process for the customer.  But what exactly is Instagram […]

Design & Sell Warm-Weather Merch For Spring

Spring puns are happening again. Why? Because Spring has sprung and it’s time to spring into Spring–merch that is. Ok we’re done. For now. Spring means the onset of warmer weather, so take advantage of seasonal sales by offering products like tanks and tees.  We have a Spring collection ready to customize in just a […]

How to Make and Sell Custom Merch in 2023

If you’re a content creator, a big priority of yours should be to create and sell merch. Products extend your brand voice. There’s nothing more fulfilling than seeing your fans show you love by eating up your designs and products. Why? Because creating and selling your merch is a way of connecting with them. And […]

9 Ways to Promote Your Merch on Social Media

So you want to sell merch. Welcome to the world of e-commerce! Now, how do you sell it? To push sales, you’ll need to promote your merch–and the best place to do it is on social media. Luckily, there are lots of ways to approach promotion on socials. Check out our top 9 ways to […]

7 Powerful Tips For Making Money on TikTok in 2023

TikTok is quickly becoming the go-to platform. With an effective strategy, and armed with the right tools, there’s a LOT of money to be made on TikTok by Spring creators. Before we dive in with proven strategies, let’s check some boxes.  To start making money on TikTok you must: be at least 18 years of […]