The Holidays are upon us and for most people that means its time to get cuddled up in a blankie by the fire with hot cocoa–but for Spring creators that means… SALES!!! Lots of them. How many Spring products did we plug into the opening sentence? Let’s see…Blanket, Mug, Pillow, maybe you’re even cuddled up […]
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Introducing Spring’s Holiday Resource Hub: Your Guide to Holiday Sales Success

7 Tips to Help You Master Brand Deal Negotiations
Whether you’re a seasoned creator or just getting started, partnering with brands is an important step in monetizing your brand. Whether you’re aiming to utilize strategies like product gifting, paid product collaboration, press trips, or giveaways (if you’re not familiar with these, this is a blog for another time), we can help you navigate the […]

How to take the best product photos for your socials
We are now in the era of social commerce. Product photos are as important now as ever. It really is the deciding factor on whether someone clicks on your post––or not. But as always, Spring has your back. While you can’t do custom product photos on Spring (yet), you’ll want to order a sample so […]

5 Powerful Strategies for Promoting Your Fall Merch in 2023
Now that you’ve selected your fall products and designed and launched your merch, it’s time to promote your seasonal collection! How you promote your fall products and apparel can determine how much traffic you bring to your store and how many sales you make. We’ve gone ahead and outlined the best strategies our top performing […]

How to Generate Multiple Revenue Streams as a Creator
Many creators dream about quitting their day jobs and being able to earn enough money through their content. But very few actually can. Only 12% of full-time creators earn more or around $50K a year, while 46% make less than $1K a year. However, don’t let those numbers discourage you. If you take the time […]

Launching Successful Fall Merch: A Comprehensive Guide
Crafting fall merchandise that resonates with buyers is no simple feat. Many creators struggle with what to design, what colors to use, and how to remain true to their brand while tapping into the fall spirit. To help you out, we’ve outlined the best strategies and fall trends our top creators lean into in order […]

Content Creation Revolution: 10 Essential AI Tools You Can’t Miss
Artificial Intelligence. It’s here. Is it the next great invention or dawn of the apocalypse? No matter your feelings on AI, there are some ways you can use it to your advantage. It’s not quite as proficient as talented humans (yet), but here are 10 of the best AI tools you can use if you’re […]

Cracking the Fall merch code: Secrets to finding fall products and apparel fans will love!
Creators who can capture the essence of fall in products and apparel can connect with their audience in a meaningful and stylish way–and make a lot of money.

How to Attract Brands as a Creator
According to recent data, about 70% of influencers in the U.S. report collaborations with brands as their top income stream. On Instagram, partnering with a brand can bring in anywhere from $10 to $5,000+ per post. Sounds great, right? The most successful influencers are those who consistently collaborate with other brands, but the current landscape […]

Designing Viral Merch: The Art of Leveraging Trends and Connecting with Fans
In an era where an innocuous TikTok video blows up in a day, finding the recipe for viral success seems like searching for the Holy Grail, but equipped with the right information, your next product launch could be viral in no time.

The Fall Merch Design Challenge is ON
Embrace Fall vibes and launch seasonal merch to compete in our Fall Design Challenge! Winners receive $1000 in merch samples and a social media shoutout!

How To Connect & Collaborate With Other Creators
In today’s climate, it’s becoming increasingly more important for creators to collaborate with other brands, influencers and content creators. Why go it alone when working with others might be more fun? And more than that, it’s definitely more effective. But first… What is content collaboration and what are the benefits? When two or more people […]

Trending Merch for Summer 2023
Summer is sizzling and new trends have arrived. We know you want to keep sales flowing throughout the season, so check out the top trending products we’re seeing this summer below. You can also jump straight to our summer collection here! 1. Tank Tops. Whether a classic, premium, women’s flowy tank, or women’s racerback tank, […]

Amaze and TikTok Unite to Empower Creators, Ignite Earnings, and Redefine Online Shopping Possibilities
CALIFORNIA, June 22nd, 2023 – Amaze Software. Inc, the world’s leading creator commerce platform, and parent company of the Amaze, Spring, and Outfts platforms, joins forces with TikTok, the globally renowned video sharing platform to unveil an integration that revolutionizes the way content creators monetize their TikTok presence. This collaboration empowers creators to effortlessly sell […]

Amaze acquires Outfts and leaps into the next generation of commerce and creator monetization tools.
CALIFORNIA, June 1st, 2023 – Amaze Software, Inc., The worlds leading creator commerce platform, and parent company of Amaze and Spring platforms, today acquired Outfts, an innovative creator hub that empowers creators to own their audiences and develop new income streams. The addition of Outfts technology will enable Amaze to provide creators with additional tools […]

How to Design Trendy Summer Merch
Summer is rapidly approaching and it’s time to get your summer merch ready! We’re talking totes, slides, tees, tanks, you name it!. The following is a solid list of guidelines for creating trendy summer merch: Color palettes. Unless you live somewhere chilly (like Alaska), or are a surfer (see below), go minimal with black. Summer […]

Tips for Creating Best Selling Pride Merch
We’re holding our first annual Pride Design Challenge—with prizes awarded to the best-designed Pride merch. Here’s the lowdown: Contest is open to all creators—anyone can participate! Challenge runs from 5/10 – 5/31 (winner announced 5/31) Winner is chosen from a panel of our professional designers Must use the word “Pride” in your product titles Prizes […]

The Value of Having a Custom Domain
Why is it so valuable to have a custom domain for your store? Before we dive in…let’s take a step back. What is a custom domain? Most every social media campaign has a link leading the user somewhere to do something (usually to buy merch). That link is a web address, or URL. Whether it’s […]

How to create the perfect logo for your brand
Think of a logo as a promise your brand makes to your customers, followers, and fans. Why? Your logo is making a visual statement about who you are as a brand. It better be an accurate representation! How many famous brands do you recognize just by the logo? Most, if not all. That’s because a […]

Earning made easier: Spring’s Q1 investments enable greater creator success
This year, Spring is investing heavily in the success of our creators. We want you to maximize your income by doing what you love best. To help you along your journey, we’ve made significant changes in Q1 that make creating, launching, promoting, and selling merch easier than ever. What’s more, these improvements are just the […]

How to Use Spring’s Social Integrations to Boost Sales
On the surface, integrating social channels with your Spring store may seem like a no-brainer, but let’s dive further into why utilizing our social integrations is so valuable. Social media connects you to your fans. Social integration connects your fans to your products by giving them a direct link to your Spring store while they […]

How to Design & Promote Mother’s Day Merch
It’s almost time to celebrate mom, which means your fans are looking for ways to celebrate mom, too! Mother’s Day this year is on Sunday, May 14th, and it’s a golden opportunity for creators to capitalize on excess consumer spending. Did you know that according to the National Retail Federation, expected Mother’s Day spending totaled […]