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Boosted network merger: more SEO and SEM sales

Not only are payouts be simplified thanks to our guaranteed profit system, but our integration with Boosted Network enables our team to heavily invest in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) too. We have already hired new team members to focus on generating growth through SEO and SEM—two extremely effective tools for driving sales.

Please note: From 10/13/2021, we decided to shift resources towards new initiatives that will help creators increase their sales while enhancing their unique brand. We’ll have more news around these new initiatives soon so watch this space.

Simplified profit structure

In the past, marketing on the platform has been comprised of 3 different elements: marketplace, email marketing, and paid promotion. Each element had its own CPO (cost per order), which creates a confusing experience for creators. This merger allows us to simplify payouts and analytics for Spring driven sales—now your sales will appear as either ‘Direct’ (driven by you through organic promotion, ads, etc.) or ‘Boosted Network’. Sales from the Boosted Network will be shown in the Analytics section of your dashboard.

You’ll receive the guaranteed profit amount per product based on the category it belongs to. There’s only one exception to this rule—if you set your profit too low. If your profit margin is lower than the guaranteed profit amount, then you’ll receive the profit margin you’ve set. Therefore, we recommend making your selling prices above the guaranteed profit amount—this means setting your selling price for small accessories to $2+ profit margin, tees and home decor to $4+ profit margin, and all-over print products and sweatshirts to $6+ profit margin.

Prioritizing SEO & SEM   

We’ve invested heavily in driving more sales using SEO and SEM. By having members of the team to support these efforts, we’re confident this will drive more sales. Creators who are concerned about reduced profit margins due to the new profit structure should come out on top with an increase in overall sales and higher profits on products like mugs, stickers, totes and phone cases.

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Everything you need to know about Boosted Network

Get your products in front of more fans with the Boosted Network. If you’ve opted in, we may feature your products in ads across Facebook, Instagram, and Google. 

What is the Boosted Network?

Over the years, the Boosted Network has evolved as we strive to become the no.1 destination for creator commerce. Recently, we’ve scaled back on featuring listings on marketplaces (such as Amazon, Wish and eBay) and focused on promoting listings through SEM and retargeting ads on Google, Facebook and Instagram. 

How can I add my products to the Boosted Network?

You can opt-in to feature your listings via your dashboard settings. The selection of Boosted Network content is based on an algorithm. In order to ensure your products are eligible, you should:

  1. Verify your payout settings 
  2. Get your first few sales.

Products with at least one sale are automatically prioritized for the Boosted Network.

How much profit can I make per sale?

It depends on the product. Please refer to the table below to see how much profit each item generates when sold through the Boosted Network. 

Please note: products with profit margin lower than the payout profit amount listed below will not be boosted. For example, a mug with a profit of $1 would not be eligible to be sold on the Boosted Network.

Can I sell digital products on the Boosted Network?

Yes, but please note only digital products with a selling price of $45 or higher are eligible to be sold through the Boosted Network. The profit for digital products sold through the Boosted Network is $40.

Can I opt out?

Yes, you can opt-out within your dashboard settings.

How do I see profits generated through Boosted Network?

Any products sold through the Boosted Network will be labeled as such. You can also see your total Boosted Network sales within the “Source of Units” section of your account analytics or within an individual listing’s analytics. 

Do Boosted Network sales count towards my monthly pricing discount?

Yes they do count towards your monthly sales count. Just keep in mind products sold through the Boosted Network will not receive the pricing discount.

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Two-factor authentication guide

We take your safety and security very seriously. A lot of work goes in behind the scenes to help keep you and your personal brand safe. This feature allows you to add an extra layer of security: two-factor authentication using Google Authenticator.

Make sure to download the Google Authenticator app (available for both iOS and Android devices)—the app is necessary to set up two-factor authentication. 

Please read through the instructions below before activating two-factor authentication; if you skip step 3 you’ll lock yourself out of your account. If you get locked out of your account you can contact creatorhelp@spri.ng for assistance. 

1. Download the Google Authenticator app

Download the Google Authenticator app onto your mobile device from either Google Play (Android) or The App Store (iOS).

2. Update your Spring account settings

Log into your Spring account and go to the “Settings” section of your dashboard (using the same device or a computer). Scroll down to the bottom of your settings to the section called “Two-Factor Settings”. Check the box that says “Use two-factor authentication” and update your settings by clicking the button bellow the check box.

3. Scan the QR code provided

Next, use your mobile device to scan the QR code through the Google Authenticator app.

  • If this is the first time you’ve used Google Authenticator, select “Begin set-up”.
  • If you are adding a new account, choose “Set up an account” from the app’s menu.
  • Select “Scan a bar code” and scan the bar code shown on the settings section of your Spring dashboard.
  • After scanning, you will see an access token appear within the app. (this should be a series of numbers)

Note: if the Authenticator app cannot locate a barcode scanner app on your mobile device, you might be prompted to download and install one. If you want to install a barcode scanner app so you can complete the setup process, select install, then go through the installation process.

4. Add access token when you login to Spring

Now, logout of your Spring account and return to the login page. On the login page, select the option “Using 2 factor Authentication? Click here”. Enter your login details, as well as the access token generated in the Google Authenticator app.

Also note: You can use the same process on multiple devices if necessary (for example, if you use both a laptop and/or a desktop computer). Google Authenticator generates a new access token every 30 seconds—but you can use a different token on a different device as long as it’s associated with the same Spring account.

You may also want to consider downloading the Google Authenticator app on multiple devices—this way, you’ll still be able to get your account’s access token you lose your original device.