Trending. You hear the word everywhere, these days. This is trending; that is trending. Trending upward; trending downward. Heck, even Google has a trending application to keep you up on the buzz-worthy terms, topics and trends of the day.

Where trending is important for you is in your Shop strategy. Staying in the know of trending topics, designs and products is a highly beneficial means of tailoring your Shop’s offerings to the masses. We’ve compiled the top 10 hottest Marketplace search terms from the summer and have even thrown in what’s hot on Google and some suggestions for the future. Have a look! A lot has changed since our last release! Read more

In situations of creative struggles, there are a few simple methods to help you get motivated and inspired again. In this second instalment from our Brand Expression Team (Link to Part 1), you’ll find some creative advice to help you get your creative juices flowing again. Read more

Meet James. James is 27 and is a freelance designer. He sells his creations through his shop on Spreadshirt and also does some graphics work on a contract basis for a few companies in his area. He makes his living from his art. It’s been a little bit since James has sold any designs, so he’s decided to dedicate his weekend to creating some really cool new stuff. He sits at his desk, fires up his computer and settles in. A few minutes later, he goes to the kitchen for a glass of water. A few minutes after that, he is hungry and needs a snack. When he sits back down again, he rearranges the things in his workspace, sharpens a few pencils, makes a paper airplane, checks his Facebook timeline… wait… wasn’t there something he was supposed to be doing? AH! Creating designs!

Let’s face it: the procrastination bug is a hungry little guy and bites us all now and again. In this two part series, we’ll explore some ways to help keep yourself motivated and keep your creative engine firing on all cylinders. Read more

Soon the summer will come to an end, and people will be looking for gifts for kids going (back) to school. Consider relatives looking for presents to surprise the little ones on their first day of school and to help those beginning a new stage of life when heading off to college for the first time. Find out how you can make use of the big rush, and spread happiness for little kids, college kids, teachers and your bank accountant. Read more

Your shop should always meet the seasonal demands of your customers. We have put together some essential words of advice to turn any season into a success for your Shop. Read more

“The heat, the heat” is the chorus that reverberates from every street corner and unroofed patch of land these days. Once the usual complaints about prevailing climatic conditions have turned into suppressed groans denouncing the weather gods, you know you’ve made it. Summer time, excellent! Now it’s your turn to take advantage of people’s need for new gear and fresh designs. Need inspiration? Here it is… Read more

One of our more popular blog segments is our periodic release of Top Search Terms from the Spreadshirt Marketplace. Knowing what your customers are searching for is a great way to help cater your designs and tags to high-volume searches. If you know what your customers are looking for, you can capitalize by creating designs and products suited to those search terms. Find the Top 10 Search Terms from mid-April to mid-June below. Read more

In order to continually improve our partnership with online customized stationary giant MOO, and to better serve our Shop Partners in their hand-to-hand advertising efforts, you were asked to give us your feedback about how we could improve your experience with the Spreadshirt/Moo partnership. Many of you graciously provided us with feedback that will be considered in future partnership developments, and five of you has won a $75 voucher towards your next stationary order with MOO. Do you want to know who won? Read more