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\"Why<\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Crypto art and NFTs are taking over the internet and now the merch game. These digital files are exclusive and can go for thousands, millions of dollars. But merch is a smart and cost-productive way to bring attention to your digital art.<\/span><\/p>\n

A lot of people don\u2019t understand the value of crypto art and NFTs. It\u2019s a niche area of interest that has dominated social media and permeated the public consciousness. Not everyone gets it, but those that do are all in.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cater to this audience by turning digital art files into merch. Merch helps create deeper bonds with a community. And Spreadshop<\/a> is the go-to platform for all your merch needs! Find out how easy it is to make merch and check out some of the crypto\/NFT shops selling with us.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Audience Appeal<\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Audience Appeal<\/h2>\n

People want to be a part of something that feels exclusive and special. That\u2019s what the crypto and NFT communities symbolize. Spreadshop<\/a> affords you the opportunity to jump on these opportunities: open a merch shop in minutes. It\u2019s FREE and easy!<\/span><\/p>\n

People want to show the world what they\u2019re into. They can wear their favorite NFT or <\/span>create their own<\/a><\/strong>. And these art files look great on any merch product: t-shirts, totes, stickers. Just upload your designs, the placement and products are up to you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Platforms like Twitter have embraced this new art form and have allowed users to use NFTs as their <\/span>profile picture<\/a><\/strong>. Even though the audience appeal is growing, there\u2019s still a niche factor to crypto art and NFTs that makes it a draw.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Riches in Niches<\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Riches in Niches<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s power in owning your <\/span>niche<\/a><\/strong>. Spreadshop has hundreds of shop owners with their own unique niches and audiences. When you have a corner of the internet to yourself, that gives you the freedom to connect directly with that audience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Crypto and NFTs are slowly becoming more mainstream, but they\u2019re still not on the radar of the average social media. The process of people buying and trading art speaks to the exclusivity of this community. And there are insider terms and phrases that only certain people will get.<\/span><\/p>\n

Monetize the niche factor by going all in with your content. If you want to appeal to a certain demographic, <\/span>targeted ads<\/strong><\/span><\/a> are going to be your bread and butter. Don\u2019t have money for this kind of micro-marketing? Find hashtags and chat groups online you can join to promote your merch. <\/span>We have some shops doing just that.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Shop Examples<\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Shop Examples<\/h2>\n

Merch is a tool to help digital artists grow their <\/span>brand<\/a><\/strong> and make a name for themselves online. It gives you credibility when you have another outlet for your art. Especially one that\u2019s so accessible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Creative Owls<\/a><\/strong> specializes in making digital owl art. Their neon colored variants are eye-catching, yet cute. What would look great as a profile pic also looks cool on a hoodie. Each design is exclusive and limited to 50 items. Find the owl that suits you! <\/span>MetaGreys NFT<\/strong> is another shop with a fun speciality: alien dudes. They\u2019ve left Area 51 to become part of your digital art collection. And these guys each have their own unique look. Some are punk, futuristic or downright evil with laser eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n

These shops are using their own niche kind of art to their advantage. When you purchase one of these NFTs or buy from their Spreadshop<\/a>, you\u2019re becoming part of that world. Which only strengthens the appeal.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Generate Hype<\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Generate Hype<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve made your crypto art\/NFT merch. Now, how do you market it to your audience? At Spreadshop<\/a>, we\u2019re always running <\/span>promos<\/a><\/strong> to give marketing opportunities to shop owners and nice discounts to customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

MetaGreys NFT made a <\/span>tweet<\/a><\/strong> announcing their merch shop and peeked extra interest with the mention of clearance merch coming soon. People want to know they\u2019re getting in a deal; it\u2019s a bonus to the merch buying experience. <\/span>Another way to draw attention to your digital art: premiere it on your merch first. Do a limited merch drop featuring your latest design. If you want to be more selective about it you can even go with certain merch products. Keep it small with stickers and magnets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Having a merch shop should make you better informed about the art you\u2019re making and what your audience wants. See what type of art and designs sell better as merch to give you an idea of what will sell in the digital art space.<\/span><\/p>\n

Excited about the possibilities of merch in the digital art space? Launch your Spreadshop<\/a> today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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