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TikTok x Teespring: The game changing integration for Sadie Aldis

Imagine being able to sell your merch directly through your TikTok account! If you hadn’t heard already, creators will soon be able to do exactly that. 😉 The TikTok x Teespring partnership everyone’s talking about is set to level up the commerce experience for content creators and their communities.

We’re currently testing the integration with selected creators, however the full release will be rolling out very soon. Be sure to register your interest below, and we’ll let you know when the integration is officially live. In the meantime, get prepared by creating your own TikTok account (if you haven’t already) and get clued up on the top merch promo techniques for this powerful platform.

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TikTok: a platform to be yourself and sell merch 

Lifestyle, fashion and wellbeing influencer Sadie Aldis is just one of our talented creators sharing content on the platform. TikTok allows Sadie to share more of her personality to fans in fun and engaging videos. For creators like Sadie, the TikTok x Teespring integration will revolutionize the social commerce experience for all. 

“My followers will be able to shop my merch without even having to leave the TikTok app” 

Sadie started creating and selling merch on Teespring as a way to give back to her fans who are always supporting her and the content she shares. Recently launching her Your Mind is a Magnet hoodie, she’s already begun making noise on TikTok. Using the platform to post promo content, Sadie’s community are already racing to purchase both her digital and physical merch. 

Thanks to Sadie for sharing her thoughts on the integration—we hope you’re now just as excited as we are! Discover more about Sadie via her official TikTok and YouTube channel and be sure check out her product collection. Don’t forget to follow @teespring on TikTok to be the first to know when the integration has launched! 

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Unisex zip-up hoodies are here just in time for fall

We’re kicking off August with the arrival of unisex zip hoodies. They’re super wearable, comfy, on-trend, and have arrived just in time for fall. Visit the launcher now to customize and create this product instantly. 

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Product details

Unisex zip hoodies are the perfect staple item for any wardrobe and a great addition to your merch offering. 

  • Available in 6 different color options
  • Soft 50/50 cotton + polyester blend fabric
  • Triple-needle top coverstitching along cuffs, a waistband and pockets. 
  • A full-zip front 
  • Single-ply hood, tag-free neck label and a dyed-to-match drawcord
  • Available in sizes S-3XL

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Zip hoodies can be customized in two areas; the front left chest area and the back. The front design area is  4” height x 4” width (1200 x 1200 px). The back printable area is  16.5” height x 12.4” width (4,950 x 3,720 px). When creating designs for this product keep these printable dimensions in mind—you’ll want to create high resolution design files that are 300 DPI at the scale of print for the best print quality possible.

Design inspiration

Coordinate your designs with top trending products like face masks, fanny packs, and more to increase shoppers’ cart size and increase sales. Simple, understated designs are currently on trend for this product and can create a “premium” aesthetic for your merch collection. Check out our Pinterest inspiration board for design ideas and examples of what’s trending now.

Head to the launcher now to create your own zip hoodies.

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How to sell more merch using YouTube’s new livestream update

Now you can ‘pin’ your merch to the top of chat while live streaming! This feature enables you to drop merch in an engaging way by highlighting your products for all viewers on stream. It’s also extremely effective for driving sales when combined with samples, promo codes, and limited edition merch drops. Keep in mind you need to have access to the YouTube merch shelf in order to pin merch when using YouTube Live. 

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Don’t forget, Teespring’s integration with Streamlabs empowers YouTube streamers to reward and engage fans with live OBS alerts for every merch purchase. Alerts have proven effective for encouraging other viewers on the stream to follow suit and purchase as well

3 way to increase sales while streaming + pinning merch

There are lots of ways you can take advantage of this feature to drive more sales (especially during Black Friday and over the holidays). Check out the most popular methods below.

  1. Samples: Currently creators are using samples to increase sales by up to 50% and when combined with YouTube Live this can be an extremely effective promotional technique.  Order samples of your merch ahead of time and wear them while streaming to get viewers excited about your products. 
  2. Limited time promo codes: Another great way to drive sales and engagement while streaming is to offer promo codes that expire in a short amount of time (like after the stream ends). You can create promo codes instantly in your Teespring account to share on stream.
  3. Limited edition merch: Announcing limited edition merch during live stream is also very effective. Make the product available for a very limited amount of time to create a sense of urgency and make the purchasing experience both special and memorable. If you’re planning a merch drop make sure to update the listing’s visibility setting to ‘public’ ahead of time so your products will be added to your Merch Shelf product catalog.

 

How to pin your merch during live streams

Follow the steps below to create your own live stream merch drops now. 

  1. In YouTube’s Live Control Room, create a new live stream or navigate to one you have already created
  2. Click on the Merchandise tab below the live stream preview
  3. Select the merchandise item you would like to promote by searching through your list of items, and click it or drag it to the Merchandise preview panel
  4. Click on “Pin merchandise” to pin the item on top of chat and promote it to your viewers
  5. To end the promotion, click on “Unpin merchandise”

Ready set up YouTube Mech Shelf?

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FAQ’s 

For more information on YouTube Live merch, visit YouTube’s help center article.

Can you pin multiple products throughout the course of a stream?

Yes, you can pin one item at a time, but you can unpin and pin any other item among those approved.

Can you pin multiple products at the same time?

Users can pin one item at a time, this maximizes the effectiveness of the feature.  

How long does a product say ‘pinned’?

The product stays pinned until the stream ends. Fans can also dismiss the card if they prefer not to see it.

Is there a way to tell the difference between live sales from video sales in the YouTube dashboard?

Not yet, all sales will be reflected in the merchandise section of your YouTube Studio.