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Best-Selling Merch For Your Shop

Spreadshop has hundreds of merch products you can start selling in your shop, but there are a few that are guaranteed best sellers.

T-shirts, stickers, and mugs are merch staples that never go out of style. These are quality merch items that many of our shop owners have found success with. And you can, too. You don’t need a lot of bells and whistles with your merch.

Check out some of the best sellers you can start selling in your shop today!

Women’s Tees

While you can’t go wrong with the classic unisex tee, it’s important to offer more fitted options and styles. People might want something more stylish. We have different fabric blends that will appeal to different people, like premium blend and organic.

Victoria from Victoria Marie Designs has a variety of tees available in her shop, even v-neck options. You can’t go wrong with a classic gray, but fun colors like purple and pink are big crowd pleasers. We like the variety of designs Victoria has in her shop. These text-based designs appeal to all types of crafters.

Make sure you have these different women’s t-shirt options available in your shop. Offer the same design on different shirts and even in different placements to appeal to a wider demographic.

Men’s Tees

We also have a wide-variety of men’s t-shirt styles available to sell in your shop. Next Level makes one of our favorite men’s tees: the fitted cotton/poly tee. It’s durable and form-fitting and a go-to t-shirt style.

Talkalots are a band from Flagler Beach, Florida. They’ve started to play more shows in their local scene and need merch for their audience’s needs. Something simple like a band logo or bold design works great with these t-shirt styles. There’s a reason they’re best sellers.

Stickers

Believe it or not, stickers are one of our best-sellers. Your customers might not be able to afford “big ticket” merch items like t-shirts and hoodies. That’s why it’s important to have small merch items like stickers that anyone can afford.

They’re also a multi-purpose merch item. Put stickers on your laptop, water bottle, or different stationery. This also makes them an easy item to market to your followers.

Hoodies

A comfy merch staple for this time of year. Hoodies are a must-have, premium best seller for your shop. Your customers can even size up when they order hoodies from your shop for an even comfier fit.

Luda or Ludawissy is a musician/streamer that just opened her Spreadshop. She made her merch launch a success by doing a photoshoot highlighting her new merch, like hoodies, hats, and tees. It’s one thing to have great designs, it’s another to promote them effectively. That’s key to generating sales and ensuring best seller products actually sell.

Mugs

The force is strong with this brew. Coffee mugs are an essential merch item for your shop. Like stickers, they’re more affordable than other merch items and are a day-to-day must have.

Father. Son. Galaxy. are a father-son podcast that talks all things from a galaxy far, far away. If they’re doing a live stream or posting on socials, mugs are an easy merch item to include. And everyone has a need for them. For designs that won’t work as well on t-shirts and other merch, consider selling them on mugs. They could be one of your biggest sellers.

Don’t have a merch shop? What are you waiting for?! Launch your shop with these best sellers!

Build Your Brand

Building your brand doesn’t have to be a daunting task! In fact, it can actually be a lot of fun.

When you build your brand, you pick the colors, imagery, and name that best represents the values of your business. Having this visual representation of what your brand stands for helps people put trust in your business.

Once you have a brand that resonates with your target audience, you can easily connect with them and build relationships. When someone sees your brand colors or logo, they know immediately what to expect from your business. This helps to establish brand loyalty and trust.

The benefits of building a brand are endless! Take it from some of our amazing shop owners.

Connect With Your Niche

When you’re looking to build your brand, it pays to think outside the box. You can create a brand identity that truly speaks to your niche or target market, and there are some great examples of brands that have done just that.

Take Grains and Grit. They’re a baking channel on a mission to teach people how to make bread out of healthy, whole grains. But rather than being generic and basic, they thought of ways to connect with their audience. Like selling a merch design that says “I Knead Bread”. Talk about identifying with your audience! Another brand that stands out is Curious Maker Lab. This mother-daughter science duo tests all things chemistry, and their brand reflects the nerdy personality of their target market.

Whether you’re a brand new company just starting out, or an established brand looking to take the next step in your growth, think carefully about who you want to reach and how you can make a lasting impression with them. With the right brand identity, you can capture their attention and keep it. It just takes that creative spark!

What Hues Suit You?

When it comes to brand building, one of the most important decisions you can make is your brand’s color palette. After all, these colors will be a key part of how your brand is perceived by customers and clients.

99 Designs have a blog with tips on how to create a color palette that accurately reflects the identity and values of your brand. Different colors have different meanings and evoke different emotions, so selecting the right ones for your brand could be incredibly powerful. For example, warm tones can evoke feelings of comfort and security, while brighter hues might convey energy or excitement.

Take some time to think about what sort of messaging and emotion you want people to feel when they come into contact with your brand. Then, you can begin curating the perfect color palette to match your brand identity!

Words Are Important

If you don’t have one already, you probably have an idea of what you want your brand name to be.

Start by defining who you want to be as a brand. Who do you want to reach? What do they care about? Once you have this understanding, creating an effective brand name becomes easier. A brand name should represent something meaningful or evoke emotion in order to make an impact. For example, Sips of Crime is a true crime podcast with a passion for good wine, so they combined two things their target audience loves – wine and crime – into one brand name.

Having a tagline can also help give people more insight into what your brand stands for. It should be catchy and relevant to your brand, like “In Bed By Nine”. Maybe you have something you say in social posts or at the end of your videos. You might not even know it’s your tagline until you think about it! And your tag lines can always change over time as your brand evolves.

Remember, when it comes to branding, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Your brand will be unique to you so don’t be afraid to get creative and have some fun in the process!

Merch For Your Brand

Once you’ve developed these core aspects – name, colors, logo – it’s time to get creative with promoting and monetizing your brand. Merch is an easy and fun way to do this!

You can add your brand’s logo or name to t-shirts, hats, mugs – anything you can think of! But why not take it one step further? A great way to make a statement and connect with your customers while promoting your brand is through custom designs featuring yourself or elements from your brand.

Take Lucy Lumen, for example. She’s a photographer and fellow shop owner who created an illustration of herself that perfectly captures her brand identity. The illustration you see above adds so much personality and life to her brand. So why not try something similar? Have fun with it and let your brand shine!

With the right design, you can build brand loyalty, increase brand recognition, and make additional money for your business. So don’t be afraid to get creative – start designing merch that will help build your brand today!

How to Succeed in Print On Demand

Print on demand merch is more than just slapping your logo on multiple products. It’s about creating a custom experience that resonates with your audience.

To be successful, you need to put out quality products and designs that reflect your brand identity. Be creative, daring, and intentional with your designs. This will set you apart from the competition and people will remember your brand for all the right reasons.

You need to stay true to your niche if you want to drive sales and interest. Your merch needs to have a purpose, find out how you can do that AND succeed in the print on demand space!

Quality Over Quantity

When it comes to print on demand merch, one of the biggest mistakes you can make is launching with too many designs. Even though print on demand gives you the freedom of not having to store your own inventory, you don’t want to overwhelm your customers with too many options.

If you don’t have the time or skill set to create great print on demand designs yourself, it’s worth investing in a designer who can help bring your vision to life. Having quality visuals will go a long way towards creating products that your fans love and building brand affinity.

REMEMBER: when it comes to print on demand merch, less is more! Carefully select quality designs that reflect your brand and resonate with your fans. Retire designs when they’ve worn out their welcome and add new designs/styles that fit the current season. That way, you can create print on demand merch that your customers will love and keep coming back for.

Show It Off

If your print on demand merch is going to sell, you need to show it off. Spreadshop automatically gives you mockups of what your designs will look like on different products and stock models. But when you go about promoting your merch, you need to give it a more personal feel.

It’s easier for people to connect with your merch when they see it on you or other people that don’t look like paid models. Ludawissy is a gamer that just opened her own print on demand merch shop. She launched her shop with a successful campaign on Instagram using high-quality photos and video. Take note for your next merch drop!

It’s All In Your Niche

Having your own niche is key to marketing and growing your brand. It helps you stand out from the competition and connect with the right audience. When you focus on a niche, you can create a unique merch that resonates with potential customers. And your brand will become more identifiable.

Use your niche to your advantage when marketing your print on demand shop. Take references only dedicated fans and followers of your passion would know and turn them into designs for your shop. This creates a deeper bond with your customers. Having a niche also opens more doors for collaboration in the print on demand space. You don’t have to compete with creators that share your niche, you can work with them to created exclusive merch lines and even other content that lifts up both of your brands.

People Are Looking For More

Print on demand merch gives you the power to create a custom experience for your customers, so don’t take that for granted. Immerse customers in your brand from the jump. Build your site around brand colors, put your merch and other high quality visuals on display. People want more from their purchases today – they want it to feel like an experience when they’re buying your merch.

Make sure you alter the look of your print on demand site each season. This way, it will be relevant for your audience and their needs. Promote hoodies and joggers in the winter, and tanks and totes in the summer. It seems obvious, but it’s important to promote those products when your customers are already in that mindset.

Print on demand can take you and your brand to the next level. You’ll become a success when you keep these core tips in mind.

Start selling your own merch today!

6 Ways to Spark Joy

It’s so important to have things in your life that spark joy (no matter how small).

We know how easy it is to be affected by negative energy online or in your daily life. That’s why we’ve put together 6 things you can do to spark joy and generate positivity everyday!

Build a Creative Space

Create a workspace that sparks joy! When you have a dedicated workspace, it helps foster creativity and productivity. Especially when you’re sitting in the space spot everyday. Make it personal by surrounding yourself with items that spark joy, like stationery, trinkets, or even plants.

Think about how you can turn your workspace into something that feels special to you. Not only will this help keep motivation high when you’re working, but it will also transfer that joy beyond the normal work day. Start to spark joy with your workspace – it doesn’t take a lot!

Become a Beacon of Positivity

Nobody likes being surrounded by negative vibes and energy. If you want to stand out in your niche or business, become the driving force of positivity! People are drawn to uplifting affirmations that spark joy, so find ways to showcase those qualities in your content.

For example, if people are responding negatively to something new in your particular niche, don’t jump on the bandwagon – instead, try to turn it into a positive. Share suggestions or ideas on how this can spark joy for others or benefit them. This will not only make you stand out from the crowd, but will also encourage other people to be more positive about things, too.

Positivity is contagious, so use it as your superpower! Become the spark of joy that lights up the minds of others, and soon you’ll find yourself surrounded by an amazing community. It all starts with YOU. Become the driving force behind positive change.

Think About Others

One of the most rewarding ways to spark joy is by helping others. There are countless platforms available that make it easier and more effective to donate your time and resources.

Do you have a dedicated and reliable online following? Run a fundraiser through an online service like Bonfire for a cause that is close to your heart. If you don’t have a following at your disposal, think about how you can help people in your local community.

Donate necessary items to food banks. Give used/new coats and winter accessories to people in need. By donating your time and resources, not only will you spark joy in those around you, but within yourself, as well. So take some time this holiday season to give back and spark joy for others.

Get Out and Explore

If you’re looking for ways to spark joy without leaving town, look no further! Local adventures can be just as exciting and rewarding as international trips. Here are some ideas on how you can explore your local area and find a renewed spark in life:

– Visit a new restaurant/cafe that you’ve been wanting to try out. Try something off the menu that you’ve never had before!

– Check out an art gallery or museum in your city––you’d be surprised at what hidden gems are in your area.

– Go hiking or camping nearby –– nature is a great way to clear the mind and spark joy. Do some research on trails and take a day or weekend to explore.

– Take a day trip out of the city that you live in and explore a new area –– there’s something exciting about taking a mini adventure.

– Attend a local event or festival–– it’’ll give you something fun to look forward to and spark some joy in your life. Even though you can’t travel far, doing something new can help spark the same feeling.

No matter where you are, there are endless possibilities for sparking joy! Don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and try something new. You never know what kind of experience it might lead to.

Expand Your Horizons

If you’re looking to spark some joy in your life and break out of the same old routine, why not take up a new hobby? Like crocheting, for example. Something that will not only help you pass the time, but also give you a great sense of accomplishment.

For hobbies like this, you can find YouTube videos and tutorials for beginners. There are plenty of videos available for different skill levels and techniques so you can learn at your own pace. And don’t worry if you make mistakes – there’s always time for practice!

As long as you persist, there’s a way to make sure your new hobby will spark joy. Once you’ve mastered the basics, there’s no telling what creative projects you can come up with! So don’t be afraid to spark some joy in your life and give a new hobby a try.

Take a Break From Technology

Unplugging for even just a few hours can spark joy in your life. You’ll be surprised how refreshing it is to unplug and reconnect with the things that are most important to you – like catching up with an old friend, going on a walk, or exploring nature. Being present and living in the moment, free from the distraction of your phone, is so rewarding.

So take some time to switch off your phone. It doesn’t have to be for an extended period of time, either. We all need a break sometimes, and letting go of those digital distractions can help us find the happiness and contentment we’re looking for.

We hope you can use these 6 ways to spark joy in your everyday life and inspire others. It doesn’t take a lot to find the happiness you’ve been looking for.

And if you’re looking to create your own merch line, Spreadshop has you covered. Make and sell your own merch for FREE!

How to Build a Fanbase

Your fans are worth a million follows each. They show up, support you, buy your merch, and sing your praises. Fans are the ones who bring positivity and passion by supporting your work. They’re why creators do what they do!

But what if you’re just starting out? How do you go about building a fanbase?

Everyone Has the Potential to Be a Fan

Not all fans are created equal. People who you might not think could be a fan of yours may end up becoming your biggest supporter. Remember: All fans are strangers first. So how do you convert them from stranger to fan?

Let’s break this down a bit. Your fanbase won’t be made of the same people. It will be made of people that are:

Drifters: These were once your biggest fans, but you don’t hear from them as much anymore. They may have lost their connection to you or moved onto something different. Your job here is to inspire them to connect with you by creating great content or giving them something else they might want from you. Like merch!

Followers: These are big fans, but maybe they don’t have the money to buy your merch, join your group, pay month-to-month membership fees, etc. Yet, there’s a tradeoff here. While they might not be able to buy your items or become members, they share your social posts, and comment and interact with your content. Keep this group satisfied by making great content that resonates. This way, some might eventually be moved to invest money in your brand.

Top Tier Fans: This is the group of people that will buy anything you sell to them. They will share and comment on socials, buy merch, and act as your best source of monetization. Make great content with them in mind, keep their participation and interactions up, give them exciting merch to buy that resonates. Turn them into ambassadors of your brand!

Make Your Fans Feel Special

A true connection starts by being 1-on-1. Go above and beyond to show how much your fans mean to you. Don’t just do the bare minimum to get by. Show fans you are real by being transparent. Reply to comments and messages in a personal way and generate conversations and buzz that uplift your brand.

Again, your content needs to be real. If you are going to make random posts or not take the time to create quality content, you might as well not create any content at all. Bring value to your fans with content they connect with and shows a true appreciation for their fandom.

Be Consistent

People forget quickly. Posting a ton one week and then going silent feels like you’re ghosting your audience. It’s a huge step backwards in terms of building a fanbase.

Regular posts and videos are key here – but don’t post just to post. Think the content through and remember that time put into content creation will have a far greater value than half-hearted filler content. Give viewers and fans what they want: Quality Content. Here are 4 ways to help you plan your content.

Collaboration is Key

Collaborating with other creators, artists, or entrepreneurs in your niche can help you build connections and share you content with others that might want to be part of your community.

Find creators that share not only a niche with you, but ones that also share your message, vibe, and tone. Create content that speaks to your message and give your fans something to embrace. Make sure it serves a greater purpose to help you gain momentum in building your fan base.

It Takes Time

Building a fan base takes time. There’s no sugar coating that, and it can seem completely overwhelming, but try to remain patient.

Take each day one day at a time so you can move that needle slightly. Imagine your success in three months, six months, or a year from today. Success doesn’t come overnight.

Your dedication to creating quality content, consistent efforts, and small day-to-day changes will generate exponential growth. Don’t get hung up becoming an overnight sensation; it’s not feasible. Showing up, creating good content, building, learning, and making real connections is how one builds a fanbase. Enjoy the journey!

Once you build your fanbase, you can start to find other ways to connect with your fans. Like merch!

Make and sell your own for FREE with Spreadshop!