{"id":21834,"date":"2020-12-21T09:27:39","date_gmt":"2020-12-21T14:27:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/?p=21834"},"modified":"2024-10-30T09:57:44","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T13:57:44","slug":"10-tips-for-selling-merch-on-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/21\/10-tips-for-selling-merch-on-youtube\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips for Selling Merch on YouTube"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve mastered the art of content creation and merch is next! Consider this your to-do list for a successful Spreadshop.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h2>Use merch shelf<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you\u2019re eligible, YouTube merch shelf is a great tool that showcases your merch directly under your videos. It automatically creates a \u201cStore\u201d tab on your channel where you can add up to 12 products. Tip: Merch with a logo or signature phrase adds a little something special to your channel. Ready to get started? <a href=\"https:\/\/help.spreadshop.com\/hc\/en-us\/sections\/360004253199-Sell-with-YouTube\">Check it out now!<\/a><\/p>\n<div class='wp-caption aligncenter sprd-caption'>\n<div class='wp-caption-inner'><picture><img src='https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/images\/v1622903971\/blog\/919891_BlogpostGraphicsforYoutubeBestPractice1_121420_mnsmu3\/919891_BlogpostGraphicsforYoutubeBestPractice1_121420_mnsmu3.jpg' alt=''\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h2>Link to your Spreadshop<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Make sure your viewers can find your Shop and buy merch\u2014link to it in each video\u2019s details, your channel header and the \u201cAbout\u201d section. This is especially important because merch shelf is not available\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtube\/answer\/9454088?hl=en&amp;ref_topic=9153997\">in certain countries<\/a>. So, some viewers won\u2019t see the products below a video or in the store tab. An adblocker browser extension can also block your merch shelf for viewers.<\/p>\n<div class='wp-caption aligncenter sprd-caption'>\n<div class='wp-caption-inner'><picture><img src='https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/images\/v1622904383\/blog\/919891_BlogpostGraphicsforYoutubeBestPractice2_121420_ytgbzg\/919891_BlogpostGraphicsforYoutubeBestPractice2_121420_ytgbzg.jpg' alt=''\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h2>Wear your merch in your videos<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Show your viewers that you\u2019re confident about what you\u2019re selling and what your products look like on a human body by wearing it in your videos! If you don\u2019t actively promote your merch, wearing it is a good way to signal to the YouTube world that it exists. You can buy your own merch at the base price!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"140 | SpaceX Pushing the limits -Starship SN9 launch incoming?\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WIL427k4xTg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h2>Tailor merch to your subscribers<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You know your audience best, so create merch designs wit<\/p>\n<p>h them in mind. They\u2019re the ones who will be buying it after all. For newbies, text designs are very popular. Especially when they\u2019re about an inside joke or catchphrase unique to your channel. You can also collaborate with a designer or artist to create designs for you, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiverr.com\/\">Fiverr or <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/en.99designs.de\/\">99designs.<\/a><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h2>Strategically promote your merch<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Announce promotions and new designs on your social accounts, the YouTube Community tab or in your comments section. Pin a comment about current promotions in your current videos and remove it once it\u2019s no longer happening. People love a promo, but they need to know it\u2019s happening. <a href=\"https:\/\/help.spreadshop.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360011203239-Using-promo-campaigns-properly\">Start creating and planning your promos now<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"CHRISTMAS ANNOUCEMENTS-I HAVE SO MANY THINGS FOR YOU!\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-fpM8qyYbjg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>\n<h2>Create click and shop moments<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Promote your Spreadshop as a card on the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtube\/answer\/6388789?hl=en\">end screen of each video<\/a>. Link to it there so your viewers can directly click on it and check out your merch!<\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>\n<h2>Get creative for your Shop launch<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Tap into your creative energy and find an engaging way to announce the launch of your Shop or your latest merch drop. Keep the voice and tone genuine so your subscribers can get excited about it without it feeling like an advertisement. Here\u2019s a job <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zPF5aSqrhC4&amp;feature=emb_title\">well done<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Our Mug Announcement, Catching Up, Intel vs. Apple M1, and Much More! #023\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y8x5LSv5uok?start=94&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li>\n<h2>Curate your products<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You can curate your product range by choosing from 130+ products to fit the wants and needs of your subscribers. Have a fashion following? Try adding the bucket hat or crop top. Part of the sustainability crowd? Check out our eco-conscious range. Make sure to have a nice mix of classic merch products like T-shirts, hoodies and mugs. Our default assortment also makes it easy and recommends must-have products for your Shop. Bonus: Our product range is different and specialized for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spreadshirt.com\/partner-product-range\/products\/\">North America\/Oceania<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spreadshirt.co.uk\/partner-product-range\/products\/\">Europe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class='wp-caption aligncenter sprd-caption'>\n<div class='wp-caption-inner'><picture><img src='https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/images\/v1622904545\/blog\/919891_BlogpostGraphicsforYoutubeBestPractice4_121420_az9hwo\/919891_BlogpostGraphicsforYoutubeBestPractice4_121420_az9hwo.jpg' alt=''\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li>\n<h2>Include your subscribers<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Hype up your merch by getting your audience involved. Create polls in the YouTube Community tab or on your socials. Collaborate on a design with your subscribers during a live stream or host a design competition and pick a winner!<\/p>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li>\n<h2>Make it known<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Actively promoting your Shop is proven to boost your sales. Be sure to spread the word about your merch on your other social channels. Although, we think Instagram works particularly well.<\/p>\n<p>We hope these tips help you hit the ground running with the launch of your merch! If you have any questions, we\u2019re here to help. Let us know in the comments below, on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCrg-yR8QoADTfR_EaDwDfbg\">YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve mastered the art of content creation and merch is next! 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