Reach a massive audience on Spreadshirt’s Marketplace. Over 2.4 million customers scour the Marketplace every month, offering you a huge audience for your designs. Sell with absolutely no risk! Upload your designs, and make them available on the Marketplace. We do everything else, from storage to customer service. In addition, you have the opportunity to be showcased in our Designer of the Month feature and the chance to have your designs sold on external marketplaces like Amazon and eBay.

1. Think of a concept

What distinguishes your concept from others? It’s important to find your niche and to cater your designs to your peer group. It’s definitely an advantage to be part of that group, particularly in the beginning. Of course, creating some outstanding designs on these classic topics is always an option, too. Try a few different styles and different topics if you’re not really sure what to settle on. Our blog articles provide you with helpful information on how you can approach your peer group in a targeted way. Here you can find sound advice.

2. Choose your graphics tool

Opt for a tool that meets both your demands and skill level. We’ve put together a little selection of tools. Some of them cost a pretty penny; others are free.

Complex image rendering (color, contrast, cropping, straightening, etc.) and more can be done with Adobe Photoshop, Affinity Photo or Gimp.

Creating vector graphics such as illustrations, logos and symbols can be nicely achieved with Adobe Illustrator, Affinity Designer or Inkscape. All vector-based software programs support scalable vector graphics (SVG).

Once you get the hang of it, you’ll be able to render your vector-based graphics into pixel graphics. You can also create filter effects and make other edits. And if you need help with the realization of your design ideas, our Graphics Service will be glad to lend a hand.

3. Keywords, Product Selection, Design Price

Keywords

Your designs should be tagged with keywords that really fit their theme. Try to imagine what kind of search terms your customers would use to find your design when browsing the Marketplace. Useful keyword tools are: Google AdWords-Keyword-Planer, kwfinder and Hypersuggest.

Products

Publish your designs on as many fitting products as possible. The more products you offer, the better the selection you offer your customers. If necessary, adjust the size and position of your design to the respective product to make a perfect first impression on your customers.

Design Price

After a while, you’ll get an idea of what your customers are willing to pay for a design. We recommend setting the design price between $2 and $3 to start. You can ask for more when offering high-quality designs with a higher artistic value.

Tip

A good tip for success in Spreadshirt’s Marketplace is to keep checking on trending topics as a source of inspiration for your designs. Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Google help you get a feel for current trends. We recommend uploading new designs at least once a week.

4. Your personal profile: The Showroom

Have you already published a number of designs on the Marketplace? Then the Showroom will improve your visibility and help showcase your work. You can add a header image, some introductory text, and links to your social media channels. To find out how to properly whip your Showroom into shape, click here.

5. Get your marketing right

• Canva and Placeit help you prepare creative social media posts such as promo announcements.
• In cooperation with Moo.com, we offer you a chance to create high-quality merchandise at a preferential price.

Build your own community, and get in touch with your fans and followers on a regular basis. Share your Showroom and designs on your social media channels. Be sure to share relevant designs your followers will like. This will help improve your ranking in the bestseller lists. On our blog, you’ll find more tips for social media marketing on Facebook and Instragram.

6. Keep up with the news & be proactive

• Keep checking our blog, and subscribe to our partner newsletter.
• Take part in our regular design contests. We’ll let you know about upcoming design contests on our blog and in the newsletter.
• To gain an even bigger reach, publish your designs on international platforms spreadshirt.net or spreadshirt.com if they fit the market.
• Download our SpreadStats to keep track of your sales at all times! We also provide you with useful seller info.