{"version":"https:\/\/jsonfeed.org\/version\/1.1","user_comment":"This feed allows you to read the posts from this site in any feed reader that supports the JSON Feed format. To add this feed to your reader, copy the following URL -- https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/category\/toolbox-spreadshop\/miscellaneous\/feed\/json\/ -- and add it your reader.","home_page_url":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/category\/toolbox-spreadshop\/miscellaneous\/","feed_url":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/category\/toolbox-spreadshop\/miscellaneous\/feed\/json\/","language":"en-US","title":"Miscellaneous Archives - The Spreadshop Blog","description":"Spreadshop Blog","items":[{"id":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/?p=20394","url":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/20\/you-need-help\/","title":"You Need Help","content_html":"<p>Don\u2019t know where to turn? We\u2019ve moved the Spreadshop-relevant Help articles to their own special corner of the internet\u2014just for you.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-20394\"><\/span>Our Help Center was having an identity crisis over on Spreadshirt.com, so we\u2019ve created the Spreadshop Help Center just for you and your problems. Your Shop-related problems, that is. We\u2019re not qualified to offer you marriage counseling, tennis pointers, or tips on beating your high score in Tetris.<\/p>\n<p>For any Shop issues, queries, or catastrophes, the <a href=\"https:\/\/help.spreadshop.com\/hc\/en-us\">Spreadshop Help Center<\/a> is your first stop.<\/p>\n<p>Not finding your answer there?<\/p>\n<p>Then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/contact\">contact us<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Or send us an email for personal assistance:<\/p>\n<p>NA: <a href=\"mailto:help@spreadshop.com\">help@spreadshop.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>EU: <a href=\"mailto:service@spreadshop.com\">service@spreadshop.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Have a look at the help center now and bookmark the page for easy reference.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re always happy to help.<\/p>\n<p>And for those of you disappointed about the lack of Tetris guidance\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Get-Better-at-Tetris\">eat your hearts out<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/20\/you-need-help\/\">You Need Help<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\">The Spreadshop Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","content_text":"Don\u2019t know where to turn? We\u2019ve moved the Spreadshop-relevant Help articles to their own special corner of the internet\u2014just for you.\nOur Help Center was having an identity crisis over on Spreadshirt.com, so we\u2019ve created the Spreadshop Help Center just for you and your problems. Your Shop-related problems, that is. We\u2019re not qualified to offer you marriage counseling, tennis pointers, or tips on beating your high score in Tetris.\nFor any Shop issues, queries, or catastrophes, the Spreadshop Help Center is your first stop.\nNot finding your answer there?\nThen contact us!\nOr send us an email for personal assistance:\nNA: help@spreadshop.com\nEU: service@spreadshop.com\nHave a look at the help center now and bookmark the page for easy reference.\nWe\u2019re always happy to help.\nAnd for those of you disappointed about the lack of Tetris guidance\u2014eat your hearts out.\nThe post You Need Help appeared first on The Spreadshop Blog.","date_published":"2019-12-20T03:41:50-05:00","date_modified":"2019-12-20T03:41:50-05:00","authors":[{"name":"Sarah","url":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/author\/sarah-rosemary-anagnostou\/","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/05024262eb51026cd2be691101ae9f3e?s=512&d=mm&r=g"}],"author":{"name":"Sarah","url":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/author\/sarah-rosemary-anagnostou\/","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/05024262eb51026cd2be691101ae9f3e?s=512&d=mm&r=g"},"image":"https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/images\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1576830369\/blog\/4_HelpCenter_blog2_y53koh\/4_HelpCenter_blog2_y53koh.jpg?_i=AA","tags":["Spreadshop News","Miscellaneous","Toolbox Spreadshop"],"summary":"Don\u2019t know where to turn? We\u2019ve moved the Spreadshop-relevant Help articles to their own special corner of the internet\u2014just for you. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/20\/you-need-help\/\">Read more<\/a>"},{"id":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/?p=20253","url":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/19\/part-of-the-spreadshop-facebook-group\/","title":"Part of the Spreadshop Facebook Group?","content_html":"<p>The Spreadshop Facebook group is an easier way to connect with all things Spreadshop. Find out what the group can do for you.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-20253\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Spreadshop has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/461970947715912\/\">Facebook group<\/a>! We created the group for all you Facebook-using Shop Owners out there to connect with each other and us here at Spreadshop, all from the comfort of your familiar social media platform.<\/p>\n<p>No need to use our Forum or send emails &#8211; the group is your space to meet fellow Shop Owners, discuss current Shop topics, and get help from our Spreadshop team. It\u2019s easy, fun and accessible.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"647\">Why Join the Group?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"833\"><strong data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"676\">Get Real-Time Support<\/strong><br data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"679\" \/>Have a question about product setup, design tips, or marketing? Post it in the group and get quick feedback from Spreadshop staff and experienced sellers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"1016\"><strong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"869\">Learn From Other Shop Owners<\/strong><br data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"872\" \/>See what\u2019s working for others, learn from real success stories, and avoid common pitfalls. It\u2019s like a mastermind group for your merch business!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1160\"><strong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1040\">Stay in the Loop<\/strong><br data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1043\" \/>Be the first to hear about new product launches, platform updates, upcoming features, and exclusive community events.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1314\"><strong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1181\">Grow Together<\/strong><br data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1184\" \/>The group is a supportive, encouraging space to share wins, ask questions, get inspired, and stay motivated on your merch journey.<\/p>\n<p>So what are you waiting for?<\/p>\n<p>Go <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SpreadshopHQ\/\">like us on Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/461970947715912\/\">join the Spreadshop Facebook Group<\/a> today!<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/19\/part-of-the-spreadshop-facebook-group\/\">Part of the Spreadshop Facebook Group?<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\">The Spreadshop Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","content_text":"The Spreadshop Facebook group is an easier way to connect with all things Spreadshop. Find out what the group can do for you.\n\nSpreadshop has a Facebook group! We created the group for all you Facebook-using Shop Owners out there to connect with each other and us here at Spreadshop, all from the comfort of your familiar social media platform.\nNo need to use our Forum or send emails &#8211; the group is your space to meet fellow Shop Owners, discuss current Shop topics, and get help from our Spreadshop team. It\u2019s easy, fun and accessible.\nWhy Join the Group?\nGet Real-Time SupportHave a question about product setup, design tips, or marketing? Post it in the group and get quick feedback from Spreadshop staff and experienced sellers.\nLearn From Other Shop OwnersSee what\u2019s working for others, learn from real success stories, and avoid common pitfalls. It\u2019s like a mastermind group for your merch business!\nStay in the LoopBe the first to hear about new product launches, platform updates, upcoming features, and exclusive community events.\nGrow TogetherThe group is a supportive, encouraging space to share wins, ask questions, get inspired, and stay motivated on your merch journey.\nSo what are you waiting for?\nGo like us on Facebook and join the Spreadshop Facebook Group today!\nThe post Part of the Spreadshop Facebook Group? appeared first on The Spreadshop Blog.","date_published":"2019-11-19T11:11:05-05:00","date_modified":"2025-06-12T15:09:15-04:00","authors":[{"name":"Sarah","url":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/author\/sarah-rosemary-anagnostou\/","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/05024262eb51026cd2be691101ae9f3e?s=512&d=mm&r=g"}],"author":{"name":"Sarah","url":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/author\/sarah-rosemary-anagnostou\/","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/05024262eb51026cd2be691101ae9f3e?s=512&d=mm&r=g"},"image":"https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/images\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1574179473\/blog\/6_facebook_gho4pg\/6_facebook_gho4pg.jpg?_i=AA","tags":["Spreadshop News","Miscellaneous","Toolbox Spreadshop"],"summary":"No, you say? What\u2019s that, you ask? The Spreadshop Facebook group is an easier way to connect with all things Spreadshop. Find out what the group can do for you. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/19\/part-of-the-spreadshop-facebook-group\/\">Read more<\/a>"},{"id":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/?p=18944","url":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/23\/toolbox-how-to-compress-website-images-with-gtmetrix\/","title":"Toolbox: Compress Web Images, GTMetrix","content_html":"<p>This easy tip will show you how to use optimized images on your website for smoother performance!<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-18944\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>So you\u2019ve integrated your Spreadshop into a website. However, despite sound marketing efforts, your sales haven\u2019t improved. This may be due to your website\u2019s performance! Big graphics files and clunky images slow down your website, which in turn leads to an unfavorable shopping experience.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll show you how to optimise your pictures for your website. It\u2019s easy and free of charge.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Testing your website performance with GTMetrix<\/h2>\n<p>We recommend that you use GTMetrix\u2019 free test. Just go to https:\/\/gtmetrix.com\/, enter the URL of your website and start the test by clicking &#8220;analyze&#8221;.<\/p>\n<div class='wp-caption aligncenter sprd-caption'>\n<div class='wp-caption-inner'><picture><img src='https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_70,t_postImgF_d\/v1622823658\/blog\/GTmetrix_1_f6pugf.jpg' alt=''\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Most of the information you\u2019ll see may be difficult for website noobs to understand. However, the following functions can make a huge difference for anyone.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Downloading compressed images from GTMetrix<\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll find a few handy recommendations in the tab &#8220;Optimise Images&#8221;. GTMetrix usually determines that images that can be used in a lower resolution. Best of all: GTMetrix renders those images for you in an optimised size!<\/p>\n<div class='wp-caption aligncenter sprd-caption'>\n<div class='wp-caption-inner'><picture><img src='https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_70,t_postImgF_d\/v1622900393\/blog\/GTmetrix_2_nkudvg.jpg' alt=''\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Picture subtitle:<\/strong> GTMetrix shows big image files that may slow your website\u2019s performance and provides you with optimised images<\/p>\n<p>Click on &#8220;See optimised version&#8221; and download the image. You can then exchange the image on your website. Done!<\/p>\n<p>Try it now and let us know if your website performance has improved!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"standard-btn mermaid-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/gtmetrix.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Compress Images with GTMetrix<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Did you try other GTMetrix features or other performance test pages? Any experiences you care to share with other Shop owners to speed up their website? Leave a comment for the community!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/23\/toolbox-how-to-compress-website-images-with-gtmetrix\/\">Toolbox: Compress Web Images, GTMetrix<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\">The Spreadshop Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","content_text":"This easy tip will show you how to use optimized images on your website for smoother performance!\n\nSo you\u2019ve integrated your Spreadshop into a website. However, despite sound marketing efforts, your sales haven\u2019t improved. This may be due to your website\u2019s performance! Big graphics files and clunky images slow down your website, which in turn leads to an unfavorable shopping experience.\nWe\u2019ll show you how to optimise your pictures for your website. It\u2019s easy and free of charge.\n1. Testing your website performance with GTMetrix\nWe recommend that you use GTMetrix\u2019 free test. Just go to https:\/\/gtmetrix.com\/, enter the URL of your website and start the test by clicking &#8220;analyze&#8221;.\n\n\n\nMost of the information you\u2019ll see may be difficult for website noobs to understand. However, the following functions can make a huge difference for anyone.\n2. Downloading compressed images from GTMetrix\nYou\u2019ll find a few handy recommendations in the tab &#8220;Optimise Images&#8221;. GTMetrix usually determines that images that can be used in a lower resolution. Best of all: GTMetrix renders those images for you in an optimised size!\n\n\n\nPicture subtitle: GTMetrix shows big image files that may slow your website\u2019s performance and provides you with optimised images\nClick on &#8220;See optimised version&#8221; and download the image. You can then exchange the image on your website. Done!\nTry it now and let us know if your website performance has improved!\nCompress Images with GTMetrix\nDid you try other GTMetrix features or other performance test pages? Any experiences you care to share with other Shop owners to speed up their website? Leave a comment for the community!\nThe post Toolbox: Compress Web Images, GTMetrix appeared first on The Spreadshop Blog.","date_published":"2019-04-23T02:55:37-04:00","date_modified":"2025-10-01T16:11:06-04:00","authors":[{"name":"Benjamin Levine","url":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/author\/benjamin-levine\/","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3cd60b1b6c4c23ee274b7f9cc1b05c83?s=512&d=mm&r=g"}],"author":{"name":"Benjamin Levine","url":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/author\/benjamin-levine\/","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3cd60b1b6c4c23ee274b7f9cc1b05c83?s=512&d=mm&r=g"},"image":"https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/images\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1555051690\/blog\/AUM\/DE\/2019\/04\/GTmetrix\/GTmetrix.jpg?_i=AA","tags":["Spreadshop News","Miscellaneous","Toolbox Spreadshop"],"summary":"This easy tip will show you how to use optimised images on your website for smoother performance! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/23\/toolbox-how-to-compress-website-images-with-gtmetrix\/\">Read more<\/a>"},{"id":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/?p=18523","url":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/07\/spreadshop-tools-riddle\/","title":"Spreadshop Tools: Riddle","content_html":"<p>If you\u2019re looking for a way to boost conversions to your Shop, learn more about your customers, and engage those future buyers, then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riddle.com\/\">Riddle.com<\/a> is a great place to start!<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-18523\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>By creating unique quizzes and promoting them on your homepage or social media, you can vicariously guide customers to making a purchase! When opting for one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riddle.com\/\">Riddle.com\u2019s<\/a> quizzes, you won\u2019t only be keeping visitors engaged. Rather, you can also generate more leads, which could then translate into sales.<\/p>\n<p>To get to know your audience better, you can choose from 12 different quiz types, including ranked polls, quizzes, and interactive stories. When a customer completes a quiz, you can show them a lead form that requests their name, age, and email. Then, Riddle.com lets you automatically send follow-up emails to those respondents, allowing you to better highlight your Spreadshop offerings.<\/p>\n<div class='wp-caption aligncenter sprd-caption'>\n<div class='wp-caption-inner'><picture><img src='https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_70,t_postImgF_d\/v1622823638\/blog\/MDS-1772-BP-Spreadshop-Tools-Ripple1_gaxrad.jpg' alt=''\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>These quizzes can also help with forming ideas for designs and marketing strategies. They\u2019re quick and easy to create, and after you\u2019ve published them to social media, you can continue to track their progress!<\/p>\n<p>Of course, there are a number of additional benefits when it comes to adding a quiz to your website:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Grow your audience<\/strong>: quizzes have proven to be the most-shared viral content<\/li>\n<li><strong>Engagement<\/strong>: visitors stay on a site 37% longer when they take a quiz<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opportunity for contests<\/strong>: you can offer discounts to those who successfully complete the quiz<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social Media compatibility<\/strong>: even if you don\u2019t have a website, you can get in on the fun. Quizzes are just as effective on social media pages as they are on websites!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class='wp-caption aligncenter sprd-caption'>\n<div class='wp-caption-inner'><picture><img src='https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_70,t_postImgF_d\/v1622900381\/blog\/MDS-1772-BP-Spreadshop-Tools-Ripple2_br9mit.jpg' alt=''\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Best of all, if you sign up now, you can save! Normally, a monthly subscription costs $15 (and can be cancelled at anytime). However, if you use code <strong>SPREADSHIRT30-1ZDDFK<\/strong> at checkout, you can save 30% on their basic monthly plan or annual plan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"standard-btn mermaid-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riddle.com\/\">Check Out Riddle<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Explore everything that <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.riddle.com\/\"><em>Riddle<\/em><\/a><em> has to offer, and let us know what you think about this tool in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/07\/spreadshop-tools-riddle\/\">Spreadshop Tools: Riddle<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\">The Spreadshop Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","content_text":"If you\u2019re looking for a way to boost conversions to your Shop, learn more about your customers, and engage those future buyers, then Riddle.com is a great place to start!\n\nBy creating unique quizzes and promoting them on your homepage or social media, you can vicariously guide customers to making a purchase! When opting for one of Riddle.com\u2019s quizzes, you won\u2019t only be keeping visitors engaged. Rather, you can also generate more leads, which could then translate into sales.\nTo get to know your audience better, you can choose from 12 different quiz types, including ranked polls, quizzes, and interactive stories. When a customer completes a quiz, you can show them a lead form that requests their name, age, and email. Then, Riddle.com lets you automatically send follow-up emails to those respondents, allowing you to better highlight your Spreadshop offerings.\n\n\n\nThese quizzes can also help with forming ideas for designs and marketing strategies. They\u2019re quick and easy to create, and after you\u2019ve published them to social media, you can continue to track their progress!\nOf course, there are a number of additional benefits when it comes to adding a quiz to your website:\n\nGrow your audience: quizzes have proven to be the most-shared viral content\nEngagement: visitors stay on a site 37% longer when they take a quiz\nOpportunity for contests: you can offer discounts to those who successfully complete the quiz\nSocial Media compatibility: even if you don\u2019t have a website, you can get in on the fun. Quizzes are just as effective on social media pages as they are on websites!\n\n\n\n\nBest of all, if you sign up now, you can save! Normally, a monthly subscription costs $15 (and can be cancelled at anytime). However, if you use code SPREADSHIRT30-1ZDDFK at checkout, you can save 30% on their basic monthly plan or annual plan.\nCheck Out Riddle\nExplore everything that Riddle has to offer, and let us know what you think about this tool in the comments below!\nThe post Spreadshop Tools: Riddle appeared first on The Spreadshop Blog.","date_published":"2019-01-07T05:34:43-05:00","date_modified":"2025-01-19T10:54:37-05:00","authors":[{"name":"Lena","url":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/author\/Lena Reth\/","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/71eefd0047a3453eaab1f9820b27a885?s=512&d=mm&r=g"}],"author":{"name":"Lena","url":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/author\/Lena Reth\/","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/71eefd0047a3453eaab1f9820b27a885?s=512&d=mm&r=g"},"image":"https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/images\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1546853552\/blog\/MDS-1772-BP-Spreadshop-Tools-Ripple_teaser_eghyce\/MDS-1772-BP-Spreadshop-Tools-Ripple_teaser_eghyce.jpg?_i=AA","tags":["pa-mds","Spreadshop News","Miscellaneous","Toolbox Spreadshop"],"summary":"If you\u2019re looking for a way to boost conversions to your Shop, learn more about your customers, and engage those future buyers, then Riddle.com is a great place to start! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/07\/spreadshop-tools-riddle\/\">Read more<\/a>"}]}