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We hate to say it, but your merch designs kinda suck. And we know a thing or two about what makes a quality merch design.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thousands of people use Spreadshop<\/a> to create their own custom merch, but not everyone gets it right. We\u2019ve seen too many shop owners make the same mistakes when creating their merch designs.<\/span><\/p>\n

And the thing is: You don\u2019t have to be a professional designer to make awesome merch. We\u2019ll prove it to you!<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. You\u2019re Doing Too Much<\/h2>\n

You can\u2019t, and really shouldn\u2019t, try to be doing it all with your merch designs. We get that you want to be creative and share your passions with people, but it can be overwhelming. It\u2019s easier when you boil your merch designs down to a singular niche or interest.<\/span><\/p>\n

And it can be whatever you want. Merch for pickleball enthusiasts, listeners of shoegaze, cartoon drawers, like <\/span>Cartoonist Kayfabe<\/strong><\/span><\/a>. The list is endless. By targeting a niche, you make it easier to find your audience and sell merch.<\/span><\/p>\n

Those are the people that you want in your corner. They\u2019ll be invested in your merch from the jump and return to your shop whenever you drop new merch. That\u2019s the key to success: returning customers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Basic is Boring<\/h2>\n

No one\u2019s going to buy basic, boring merch designs. Your audience deserves better than that. If you want your merch to sell, you\u2019re going to have to put in some effort.<\/span><\/p>\n

Find your brand colors and use specific imagery that resonates with potential customers. <\/span>Mila the Chi<\/a><\/strong> is an adorable chihuahua whose funny antics have gained her over 100K followers. She often contorts herself into positions where she\u2019s upside down.<\/span><\/p>\n

Her owner capitalized on this and decided to make a merch design out of it. That\u2019s the kind of thinking you need to have when it comes to your merch designs. What can you do that\u2019s different from other creators in your field? And maybe that involves hiring a professional.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Don\u2019t Go it Alone<\/h2>\n

You might just have to accept it: You\u2019re not a merch designer. Design tools like <\/span>Canva<\/a><\/strong> make it easy for people to make designs, but even then your options are limited. Existing graphics and templates aren\u2019t enough to engage people.<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s why we recommend hiring a professional. You can connect with hundreds of designers through <\/span>Fiverr<\/a><\/strong>. Search keywords like \u201cT-Shirt design\u201d or \u201cpodcast design\u201d for the right designer. Easily browse their portfolios for examples of previous work.<\/span><\/p>\n

If price is an issue for you, many designers have affordable tiers. It\u2019s worth paying $20, even $30, for a design that will sell. It makes your merch look more credible AND professional. Communication with your designer is easy and you can give them as many notes and rough sketches as needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your designs won\u2019t suck and you\u2019ll sell more merch when you follow these tips.<\/span><\/p>\n

We can\u2019t wait to see what you do. Launch your own merch with Spreadshop for FREE (seriously) today!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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