‘Tis the season to optimize your Threadless Artist Shop for holiday-related Google searches! Did you know that a whopping 87% of online holiday shoppers have reported using Google properties as a shopping resource during the holiday season?1 This statistic, courtesy of Google themselves, underscores the immense value of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) for boosting your sales during the festive period. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the holiday SEO essentials, from keywords to shop optimization, so you canRead more
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Community Spotlight: Holiday Collections by Strange Planet, Archie Comics & More
Every year, the holiday season brings a surge in consumer spending, with shoppers eagerly searching for unique and memorable gifts. According to the National Retail Federation, more than half of surveyed shoppers also plan to do their holiday shopping online.1 This festive period offers a prime opportunity for Artist Shop owners to capture the attention of these customers with specially curated holiday collections. By utilizing the Collections feature in your shop, you can curate a dedicated landing page showcasing yourRead more
Unlocking Opportunities: Officially Licensed Design Challenges at Threadless
Design Challenges not only encourage artists to push their creative boundaries, but also give them chances to win additional earnings and expose their art to Threadless fans around the world. While these challenges typically have general themes, like “hugs” or “goblincore,” our officially licensed Design Challenges are centered around intellectual properties with large fan bases—like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Jurassic Park. Presented in collaboration with our retail and licensing partners, these special challenges unlock opportunities that go well beyondRead more
Community Spotlight: 5 Shops with Killer Halloween Collections
Halloween isn’t just a one-night affair. For many, it’s a season, a mood, a lifestyle. For Artist Shop owners, the haunted holiday offers a thrilling opportunity to connect with customers in the most imaginative ways. Creating Halloween collections taps into the enthusiasm of the season, drawing in shoppers keen on expressing their ghostly vibes. Today, we’re diving into the crypt to unearth some of the most spellbinding Halloween collections at Artist Shops. We hope their creativity will inspire you toRead more
Fall Products Guide: Maximize Your Sales with a Robust Seasonal Lineup
Fall is a magical season of change and, for many, a favorite time of year. It’s also an opportune moment for you to expand your product range and provide season-centric items your customers will love. As the leaves turn golden and the temperatures drop, shoppers are seeking comfort, warmth, and autumn-inspired designs to spruce up their daily lives. Let’s dive into the fall products that will help boost your Artist Shop sales this season, should you emphasis them in yourRead more
The Secret to Winning Over Retail Partners: A Guide for Artist Shop Owners
For Artist Shop owners looking to elevate their designs and presence in the retail space, the journey might seem daunting. However, with the right strategies and some patience, this venture could unlock additional revenue streams for your brand. (Plus, seeing your art in popular stores and online catalogs is an incredible feeling!) As a part of the Threadless community, you’re already surrounded by resources and opportunities to expand your horizons. Let’s explore how you can make the most of themRead more
Community Spotlight: Frogwitch, Rosie Moon, and Tobe Fonseca
The Threadless Artist Shops team relishes the opportunity to showcase artists who are not just pushing the boundaries of creativity, but also making significant waves in the print-on-demand world. For this Community Spotlight, we’re casting our beams on three exceptional artists whose designs have captured the imagination of the wider Threadless community: meme maker Frogwitch, multi-media artist Rosie Moon, and designer/creative director Tobe Fonseca. Dive in as we celebrate their artistry and learn more about their creative journeys. Amphibian-obsessed artist andRead more
Summertime Vibes: Creating Trendy Summer Collections for Your Merch Store
Summer is a time of warmth, adventure, and endless possibilities. As an Artist Shop owner, summer collections and product drops enable you to tap into the vibrant energy of the season. By aligning your shop with summer trends that suit your brand, you can capture the attention of a wider audience and evoke a sense of relevance and connection. This helps you establish a stronger rapport with your followers, which leads to increased engagement, repeat purchases, and a loyal fanRead more
From Canvas to Metal: Diverse Wall Art Options for Your Shop
A graphic tee’s primary function is to clothe the wearer’s body. An art print’s primary function is to showcase the art itself. Of all the popular products you can sell at Threadless Artist Shops, art prints are the most natural way for your followers to showcase your art. With an extensive selection of high-quality wall art options for your shop, you can offer your fans a variety of print styles to fit their unique living space and preferences. From space-consciousRead more
Get Inspired by Pride-Themed Art from Our Community
June is Pride Month, a time for commemorating the ongoing pursuit of justice for the LGBTQIA+ community. While it’s fun and feels good to show your support throughout this annual celebration, it’s also important to recognize that Pride doesn’t end on July 1st. To help keep the spotlight on issues that still impact LGBTQIA+ people every day, the never-ending Pride Forever Challenge at Threadless calls for artists to make Pride-themed art all year long. Update: the Pride Forever Challenge isRead more
NO CREATOR FEES at Threadless Artist Shops. Here’s why.
Short Answer: Threadless exists to help artists succeed. This has been our mission for more than 20 years, and we take it to heart every day, in everything we do. Longer—But Totally Worth Reading—Answer: Our diverse, global community of artists (and the people who support them) always comes first. We wouldn’t be who we are without you! For more than 20 years, we’ve partnered with hundreds of thousands of artists, promoting their independent art to millions of fans around theRead more
Impulse Goods: Top Artist Shops Products for Cart Building
The last time you shopped at a store, you probably at least glanced at the items on display at the cash register—stuff like candies, magazines, and novelties. These smaller, lower-priced items are there to entice shoppers to make impulse purchases and spend a little more than they originally planned. You can employ a similar strategy in your own Artist Shop by showcasing budget-friendly products that are great for cart building. According to a recent survey by SlickDeals.net, 73% of respondentsRead more