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How utilizing fan’s selfies can increase sales

Social proof is an important marketing tool, especially when it comes to online shopping. Social proof normally includes user-generated content like customer testimonials, case studies, online reviews, etc.  Considering 84% of millennials are likely to be influenced into making a purchase based on user-generated content (social proof) it’s clear just how powerful social proof can be! 

Lots of creators incorporate social proof into their promotional efforts by collecting and sharing their community’s photos. Photos of fans wearing and using your products generate hype, as well as affirm the value and quality of the products you’re selling. This content also functions as positive reviews of your products. Sharing them is an engaging way of generating trust in your brand. Not only this, but it also brings your community together, leading to more sales in the future.

Check out our video and complete guide below for examples of how creators are using social proof to leverage more merch sales—get inspired and try them out for yourself.

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Use personalized merch alerts on Twitch

Did you know personalized merch alerts can help increase your sales by 30%+ while streaming? Activating personalized merch alerts is easy and you can customize their appearance within Streamlabs too. Once activated your buyers will be able to add a personalized message post-purchase that will be visible to you and all viewers on stream.

Make sure “merch” is activated in Streamlabs

Once you’ve connected your Streamlabs x Teespring accounts, make sure you’ve got the “Merch” alert ticked within the Alert Box section of your Streamlabs account (under Features > Alert Box > Merch). Check out the video above for more info. 

Using multiple alert providers

You can use Streamlabs for merch alerts while using other alert providers for other alert types. Just make sure there’s no overlap with activated alerts on each platform—for example, if you’re using merch alerts on Streamlabs make sure they’re deactivated on StreamElements.  

Setup your Twitch Merch Store

Don’t forget you activate your Teespring x Twitch Merch Store Extension Panel to compliment your merch alerts. The panel enables viewers to purchase your products directly below your stream.  

Customizing alerts  

You can customize the appearance of your merch alerts directly within your Streamlabs account. Use the sidebar to select Features > Alert Box > Merch to access your alert customization settings. 

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The top Twitter features for promoting products to fans

Twitter has an average of over 300 million monthly active users and it’s the 7th most visited website in the world! Also, over a third of Twitter users buy from a brand they follow—making it a great platform to promote and share your Teespring products. Most brands and organizations have Facebook accounts already, but if you’re new to Twitter you can learn about getting started here.

Using Twitter to promote your products is very easy…but there are a few things you should keep in mind to get the most out of your tweets. The video and complete guide linked below, which are full of examples of how creators are using Twitter’s features successfully—get inspired and try them out for yourself!

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10 YouTube features all creators should know

Whether you’re an established creator who’s looking to expand their online presence, or someone who’s just starting out, YouTube is a powerful platform to promote your products. Video content is being watched more now than ever before with 85%+ of all internet users in the US watching video content every month. Taking this and YouTube’s incredible 2 billion monthly active users into account means you’ve got a huge potential audience at your fingertips. 

Check out our newest promo guide below, covering 10 features and tools you can us to drive even more sales on YouTube. The the video and complete guide linked below are full of examples of how other creators are using these features successfully—get inspired and try them out for yourself!