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Written by Kaity

Kaity is one of the Digital Marketing Executives here at Contrado. In her spare time, she enjoys memorizing rap lyrics with her many house plants.

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Dropshipping Ads For Beginners: Higher Profit, Lower Stress

dropshipping ads for beginners

May 29, 2020October 1, 2021 by Kaity

Since its inception, dropshipping has made it easy for entrepreneurs to open businesses worldwide. If you can write a product description and have basic design skills, you can set up a fantastic website and start selling. The only issue is, once you have a store, how do you get the word out? How do you […]

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How To Make A Repeating Pattern: An Easy Guide

make a repeat pattern

April 14, 2020September 17, 2020 by Kaity

It’s great putting your own art onto fabrics and products. Especially when you have a piece that is just perfect for the item in question. But what about those smaller pieces you have? Those little doodles, the simplistic yet still just as stunning pieces. Often, the perfect place for these is within a pattern. Find […]

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Digital Stitching Explained: How to Stitch Images Together

digital stitching explained

April 9, 2020August 19, 2020 by Kaity

You may have seen our blog post on Scanning Artwork to Print. It was packed full of hints and tips on how to choose the right scanner, resolution and file format. But what if you already have a scanner that prints in super-fantastic quality, yet only in letter-sized. You also have the perfect painting that would […]

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How To Print Your Instagram Photos on Leather Like a Pro

print photos on leather

April 6, 2020January 11, 2021 by Kaity

For some time now with Contrado, you’ve been able to print your designs, artwork and illustrations onto a selection of fabrics, clothing and products. Now we are here to introduce you to printing photos on leather. Leather is a great material for your designs, but also it is a totally unique way to display your […]

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Twitter Paid Advertising: 4 Easy Steps to Boosting Your Business

twitter paid advertising

April 2, 2020September 17, 2020 by Kaity

Do you own a small business? Luckily for you, in the age of social media, your business has the chance to expand through any platform. As you may already know, Twitter is one of the biggest social media sites to get your message across in a way that fits your needs. In this blog post, […]

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What Are Espadrilles: To Drille or Not to Drille?

what are espadrilles

March 30, 2020September 17, 2020 by Kaity

Most fashionistas have probably heard the word “espadrilles” plenty of times, but what is the first thing you think of when you hear “espadrilles”? The most commonly known answer is a woman’s heel made with a woven or braided sole. Yes, this is a somewhat accurate description of a type of espadrille, but not entirely […]

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6 Ways to Boost Your Shopify Conversions (That Actually Work)

conversion rate

March 26, 2020September 17, 2020 by Kaity

So, you’ve got a Shopify store, the website looks good, product pages are functioning, ads are running, and sales are… Okay. Not bad, but they could be better. How do you do that, though?  If you’re looking to boost your Shopify sales, you’ll need to know about this thing called a conversion rate, and how […]

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Trench Coat History: Military Necessity To Fashion Accessory

trench coat history

March 24, 2020September 17, 2020 by Kaity

From one of the most iconic pieces of military uniform to one of the most iconic pieces in fashion; the trench coat is so much more than an accessory. Trench coat history dates back over 150 years, and we are going to delve deeper into the folds of this stylish and essential piece of outerwear. […]

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Mini Skirt History: 60s Hedonism & Youth Rebellion

mini skirt history

March 20, 2020September 17, 2020 by Kaity

A History of the Miniskirt  The iconic miniskirt history is anything but short and sweet, with rebellion, sex, and sixties hedonism at its core. Hitched-up hemlines can date back as far 4700BC, but the miniskirt we know and love today was born out of a youth culture movement that strived to deviate from the repressed post-war […]

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11 Important Things to Know Before You Start Your Wholesale Business

start your wholesale business

March 18, 2020September 17, 2020 by Kaity

So, you have your great idea. The one. The plan that will make you your millions. Now what? How do you get started? What should you be aware of? What do you need to look out for? It can be a daunting time trying to turn your dreams into a reality, so we’ve pulled together […]

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