{"id":26057,"date":"2022-11-05T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-05T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/?p=26057"},"modified":"2025-11-18T10:23:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T15:23:41","slug":"make-money-this-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/05\/make-money-this-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Money This Holiday: Sell Merch"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Make money this holiday season with by making custom gifts and apparel.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to make some extra money for gifts (for loved ones or yourself, we don\u2019t judge), opening up a print on-demand shop is a great idea. You don\u2019t have to worry about storing inventory and shipping out your own products with print on-demand. We take care of all that. All you have to do is upload some awesome designs and start promoting your products!<\/span><\/p>\n

Holiday merch<\/a> is some of the hottest selling items all year. Custom-printed funny t-shirts, ugly Christmas sweaters for parties, cozy socks and ornaments are just a few of those must-have items, especially when they\u2019re made to order!<\/span><\/p>\n

See why you should be selling print on-demand merch this season.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Make Sales This Holiday Season!<\/h2>\n

Holiday merch is a big crowd pleaser and there are a lot of opportunities to make sales. Between Nov. 1 and Jan. 31, there are at least 13 gift giving days!<\/span><\/p>\n

But your merch isn\u2019t going to sell itself; you\u2019ve got to promote it on your socials.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Instagram<\/strong><\/a> offers Reels and carousel posts that allow you to showcase multiple images.<\/span> TikTok<\/a><\/strong> is another place to show and promote your merch in quick video format. Use trending songs in your videos so the algorithm will boost your content. Capcut<\/a> is a great video editing tool that allows you to easily cut clips, add music, and more.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All of these socials are great places to attract a new audience hungry for Holiday gifts and quality merch.<\/span><\/p>\n

Custom gifts searches have grown by<\/b> 60%<\/b><\/a> in the last couple of years.\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Customized gifts are<\/span> prized<\/a><\/strong> by their recipients and feel extra special. We know giving a gift card is easy, but it doesn\u2019t look like you put in any effort. People want to feel special and will love that you made something just for them! Capitalize on that by opening up your shop.<\/span><\/p>\n

The opportunities are limitless when it comes to products, too. You can offer everything from hoodies and t-shirts, to coffee mugs, decals, and hats. There\u2019s literally something for everybody. Pets, too!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Platform Options<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re concerned about upfront costs, platforms like <\/span>Spreadshop<\/a><\/strong> and Spreadconnect<\/strong><\/a><\/span> are FREE to use.<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll need an e-commerce platform like Order Desk or Shopify<\/a> to connect to Spreadconnect, and each have a small monthly cost. But a few sales will quickly pay for the monthly subscription fee. <\/span><\/p>\n

With Spreadshop, everything is built into the platform, which allows you to start selling in minutes! Learn more about the difference between Spreadshop and SPOD<\/a> to see which one is right for you and your merch needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

What about best money-making designs?<\/h2>\n

Spreadshop<\/a> comes loaded with FREE designs you can use on your merch. It\u2019s easy to grab an image and customize it with the Customize Tool.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t want to use these options, try FREE design programs like<\/span> Canva<\/a><\/strong> or<\/span> Stencil<\/a><\/strong>. These apps are great to get you started and spark your creativity. They have thousands of images, graphics, and text options you can use to make your merch completely your own.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019re up and running, you can event try to find a local designer to help with designs. Or use a service like<\/span> Fivver <\/a><\/strong>where designers are ready and waiting to bid on projects, like making custom merch designs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Artists, Bands, and Creators<\/h2>\n

Artists, bands, and creators can make special merch for the Holidays, too. 90s grunge rock legends Pearl Jam make a<\/span> Halloween shirt<\/strong> for their fans every year. That makes one collectible item that brings buyers back again and again.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re in a band or are an artist, your fans want to support you, and this is a great way to earn their support. Create something that resonates with your audience and speaks to them. Your fans truly want to support you.<\/span> Why not create a New Year shirt while you’re at it?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t try to make your merch about everything under the sun. Stick to a few classic designs and find your niche when you start. That\u2019s especially important during the Holidays when everyone is looking for fun, specific gifts for their loved ones. <\/span><\/p>\n

We know you can\u2019t disappoint with a good cat sweater, but if it doesn\u2019t match your style or product, it doesn\u2019t make a lot of sense to sell.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the end of the day, sell what you love. Discover your niche, and what your audience wants. It\u2019s not rocket science. It\u2019s just T-shirts, so have fun with it!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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