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How to Make Band Merch

If you’re in a band, you know that merch is a crucial part of your income stream. But what you might not know is that making your own band merch is actually pretty easy – and Spreadshop makes it even easier.

With Spreadshop, you can design and sell all sorts of band merch, from t-shirts, stickers, hats, and more. And the best part is that we handle all the production and fulfillment for you, so you can focus on making great music!

There’s no better time to get started selling band merch. So why wait? Get started today!

Designing Your Merch

Band merch is a great way to show your support for your favorite band. There are many different ways to design your band merch, and it can be tough to decide what to do. Here are some band merch design ideas to get you started:

– Design a band logo: This is a great way to show your support for your favorite band. If you have bandmates, make sure to involve them in the process so everyone is on the same page.

– Create exclusive band merch: If you’re going to be playing at a battle of the bands competition, why not create some exclusive merch for it? This will help you stand out from the rest of the competition. Include the venue and date on the back to make it feel more commemorative.

– Be Original: With so much band merch out there, you want whatever you’re selling to be original. This will help you attract more fans and supporters.

Start Promoting

Your band merch is one of the most important ways that you can connect with your fans and promote your brand. Make sure to post about your merch regularly, and share photos and videos of you wearing it or using it in creative ways. Tag Spreadshop and other bands in your posts to help reach a wider audience.

Always provide your fans with all the ways they can connect with you, including your merch shop. Link your Spotify, social media, Patreon, and anything else you’ve got going on. By doing this, you’ll create a stronger connection with your fans and promote your band more effectively. Link in bio tools are the most effective wat to engage with your audience.

But people also want to see what the merch looks like in real life. This creates the perfect opportunity to get some professional photos of your band if you don’t have any yet. Wear your merch and take full band shots and solo band member shots that you can use on your site in an About Us section, for example, and for other social media use.

These photos would even be great to submit as promo to future festivals or events you’re working with. Spreadshop would happily share these images and give people the chance to learn more about your music. Plus, it’s another way for us to promote our own event.

Set Up a Merch Table

To make sure your merch table is successful, there are a few things you should keep in mind. First, you’ll need to have a good selection of products available. This means having different sizes, colors, and styles of merch so that there’s something for everyone!

You should also make sure your prices are fair. You don’t want to overcharge your fans, but you also need to make enough money to cover the cost of your merchandise. A good rule of thumb is to price your items double what they cost you to produce. Finally, don’t forget to promote your merch table from the stage! Make sure your fans know where it is and what kinds of products you’re selling. You can do this by announcing it during your set or posting about in on your socials.

Selling band merch is a great way to connect with your fans and make some extra money. Follow these tips and you’ll be sure to have a successful merch table at your next show!

Start making and selling your own merch with Spreadshop. It’s FREE!

Merch For Your Political Campaign

If you’re running for office or working for a political candidate, campaign merch is a great way to raise money and promote your platform. And when you use Spreadshop, we take care of the production and shipping side. All you have to do is upload some awesome designs!

When you sell T-shirts, stickers, or any other campaign merch, you’ll make back money that you can put towards your campaign. And since people will be wearing and using your campaign merch, it’s a great way to get your message out there.

So if you’re looking for a last minute way to raise money and promote your campaign, see why your should consider merch:

Authentic Messaging

Campaign merch is a great way to get your message out there. It’s also more authentic than targeted ads or spammy phone calls. Adding campaign slogans and branded colors to your merch helps people connect with your image and platform. And having something on a T-shirt just makes you feel more official. You’ll have more leverage when talking to potential supporters and people in your community. And best of all, you’ll feel like a brand.

Make campaign merch a bigger part of your campaign by having volunteers and supporters wear it at rallies and fundraisers. This not only makes for great photo-ops for social media, but shows you have unified and authentic messaging. Wearing your values literally on your sleeve makes your campaign feel more inviting and might inspire people to get involved.

Get People Involved

Merch makes it easier for people to identify with your campaign. And it’s also a great way to get people involved! Have volunteers wear your merch when they go to peoples’ doors or are working a table at a local event. The more people see your name and logo, the stronger of a connection they’ll have with you.

This kind of promotion is subtle, yet incredibly important. Use merch items as giveaway opportunities for your campaign. On your website have people get a FREE T-shirt when they make a donation of a certain amount. That means you get money and form a deeper connection with your supporters

Funds For Your Campaign

Beyond promoting your campaign message, merch is also a great way to raise money. With Spreadshop, you make back a portion of your profits. People might feel more incentivized to buy merch instead of just making donation. It gives them something physical that they can hold on to. And these don’t have to be big ticket items like T-shirts or hoodies. Stickers and pins are classic campaign items. Make sure you have these items at tables and on hand for people to purchase at events.

If you want people to buy merch directly through your site, consider our SPOD integration. It allows you to sell your merch using multiple platforms!

Ready to raise money and get the word out? Make and sell merch today – it’s FREE!

VidSummit and Empowering Creators

The 9th annual VidSummit officially kicks off today! The conference is a place where top content creators, influencers, and agencies met to share their knowledge and grow their brands. And merch is a big part of that. That’s why Spreadshop is proud to be the official merchandise sponsor for VidSummit!

Helping Creators Grow

VidSummit is a conference that empowers creators of all different niches and audiences with the tools they need to be successful on YouTube and beyond. You learn how to connect and grow with your audience and the best ways to monetize your brand. The best part: interacting with other creators! Nothing beats the creator connection.

It’s important to seek out all these resources so you can better your channel and make a few friends in the process. VidSummit is a great place to start!

What We’ll Be Doing at VidSummit

Beyond being the official merchandise sponsor, we’ll also be having sharing our own secrets to success. Our own in-house creator, D.J. Coffman, will be at VidSummit to talk about the top mistakes creators make with their merch. Having a ton of followers doesn’t mean you’ll sell a ton of merch. Learn the best strategies to market your brand and connect with your audience!

And top creator Roberto Blake will be there! He just wrote a book about how creators like YOU can profit from your passion in the creator economy. So there’s gonna be plenty of information and insight that you don’t want to miss! Tune in September 29th, 2022. 10:50am PST.

Monetize Your YouTube Channel

You don’t need to be a big creator with thousands of subscribers anymore.YouTube Shopping now allows eligible creators (with at least 1,000 subscribers) to showcase their products and official branded merchandise directly on YouTube. Your audience might not follow you on every platform, so having merch accessible on your channel makes it easy to monetize your content!

Learn more about how to monetize your YouTube channel here.

If you can’t make it to VidSummit, consider purchasing a replay of the event so you don’t miss out on all these top tips. And there’s always selling your own merch!

Monetize Your YouTube Channel

Monetizing your YouTube channel just got a whole lot easier.

Where You Can Feature Products:

Your channel’s store
End screens
Product section below your videos and live streams
As a pinned product in live streams

But first you’ve got to connect your Spreadshop to your YouTube channel! To do that, head to your YouTube Studio, toggle to the monetization tab, then select merchandise! You can connect your shop to Youtube and personalize how you want your shop to look and how your followers can access it.

Product Shelf

Your Product Shelf gives your merch more visibility and is a fun way to monetize your content. Having a link to your shop in your bio is fine, but the Product Shelf allows you to showcase your products in style below your videos. And it’s fully customizable! Feature up to 30 products and automate them to be displayed by factors like price, popularity, and availability.

Use End Sceens

You’ve probably seen your favorite YouTubers use end screens in the last seconds of their videos. It’s an efficient way to promote anything you’ve got going on, and that includes merch! Here’s how to monetize it for your channel:

In the left menu, select Content.
Find the video where you want to add merch to an end screen
Click Editor.
Add the products you’d like to promote.
Place the end screen at your preferred time and place.

Add Links

Add a link to your YouTube channel store in your video descriptions. When viewers click the link, they’ll get a preview of the items in your store – without interrupting their watching experience. Once viewers are ready to buy, they can click again to go to your store and complete their purchase!

You’re now ready to start monetizing your YouTube channel!

Still need merch? Open your own Spreadshop today. It’s FREE!

4 Ways to Make Content Planning Easier

Are you finding it difficult to come up with content ideas? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Coming up with content can be tough, especially if you’re doing it all by yourself.

One way to make content planning easier is to think smarter about the way you make your content. Use a scheduling tool to help you organize your content for weeks to come. Dedicate days to just working on content so you don’t get distracted. Manage your time better by setting goals and having a daily to-do list. And don’t be afraid to reach out to fellow creators and your followers for insight.

By following these tips, you can make content planning a breeze!

Build Your Brand

Scheduling tools are great for managing your brand. You can plan content weeks or months in advance that will post automatically. This way, you have more time to focus on the day-to-day aspects of your business.

When you can plan content like this, it also gives you the opportunity to get the most out of it. Recycle old posts or find new ways to promote a piece of content. A social media scheduling tool is going to make your life so much easier. There are a lot of scheduling tools out there, so how do you choose the right one? We have some options for you to consider:

Scheduling Tools

Hootsuite: One of the most popular scheduling tools on the market. It’s built for collaboration and integrates with the most popular social platforms. See what your followers are saying and responding to right from your Hootsuite inbox. Monitor engagement with your posts on all social channels – this makes responding to comments and re-sharing content so much easier.

Metricool: An affordable option for small creators and businesses just starting their brand. It covers all the core aspects of your business: social posts, ads, and reports. It’s also easy to navigate for people who don’t have experience managing content calendars and dealing with the promotion of their product or services.

CoSchedule: It allows you to manage posts and social projects. This is a great option for individuals or teams that need manage a lot of different content: socials, video, blog, etc. You can decipher content by colors to make your work flow go smoother. You can life cycle content to help ensure you always have a stacked content calendar.

Airtable: They pride themselves on the fact that you can begin building on day one. They have templates that will help you fulfill whatever content needs you have, which feels less overwhelming to people new to social media marketing. It allows you or individuals of your team to focus on the things that matter most.

Dedicate a Day for Content

Have you ever felt like you’re always working on your content, but you never seem to get ahead? If so, you may want to consider batching your content.

Batching is a great way to boost your productivity and get more done in one sitting. By dedicating a certain amount of time to making videos, graphics, blogs, and anything else for your brand, you’ll be able to create content that lasts for a longer period of time. Plus, you won’t be distracted by other things that need to get done when you prioritize content.

If you’re not sure how to get started with batching your content, here are a few tips:

1. Create a content calendar. This will help you plan out what kind of content you want to create and when you want to create it.

2. Set aside a specific amount of time each week to work on your content. This could be a few hours on Saturday or Sunday, or even an hour or two every night after work.

3. Choose one type of content to focus on each session. For example, if you are batching video content, don’t try to also work on graphics or blogs during that same period of time. You’ll be more productive if you focus on one thing at a time.

4. Get organized before you start working. Make sure you have all the supplies you need and that your workspace is clean and clutter-free. This will help you focus on the task at hand.

5. Take breaks when you need them. Batching content can be a lot of work, so make sure to give yourself a break every now and then. Get up and walk around, or take a few minutes to check social media or answer emails. Just don’t let yourself get too distracted!

Use Your Time Wisely

There’s no getting around it – content creation takes time. Whether you’re a small business owner, a creator, or someone who works from home, time management is a necessary skill.

It’s easy to get distracted when you’ve got a lot of tasks to complete. That’s why it’s important to prioritize and do things like batching your content. Organize your thoughts by making a to-do list in a physical journal or digitally. Making a to-do list is easy, and a big time saver. You’ll know what needs the most of your attention and won’t waste time spent on unnecessary tasks

One of the most important things you can do to manage your time is find a good work-life balance. Take breaks when you need them. Studies have shown that fresh air increases your productivity and boosts your mood. Before you go to bed, avoid stimulating activities like playing video games or doom scrolling socials.

Having your own space is so important for your productivity. Working from your couch or your bed can be a hindrance and not put you in the right mindset. If you’re able, set up a dedicated space that’s just for work. Could just be a desk or even your own home office.

By following these tips, you can better manage your time and get the content you need to be successful.

Ask For Help

Don’t be afraid to ask for help with your content planning. You don’t have to go it alone. There are so many people in your field and in your life that will be willing to help you brainstorm and give feedback. Ask your family and friends what kind of content they like to watch and are more likely to engage with. They consume enough of it on a daily basis.

And look at the people you follow and admire. What are they doing and how are they keeping their channel fresh? DM creators within your niche for advice. People are happy to see other people succeed! Asking for help shows that you are humble and willing to learn. Both qualities will take you far in life!

If you’re feeling stuck, try brainstorming with a friend or even doing a quick Google search. There are endless possibilities when it comes to content, so don’t be afraid to experiment. The worst that could happen is that it doesn’t work out- and then you can try something else. Keep an open mind and have fun with it!

Not that you’ve got your content planning sorted, it’s time to look into ways to monetize it. Merch is a fun and easy solution!

Start making and selling merch with Spreadshop. It’s FREE!