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How to Start a Fashion Brand Online If You’re Not a Business Guru

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January 21, 2020August 19, 2020 by Kaity

Do you want to create an online fashion brand, but are unsure how? Or maybe your own artistic designer line? Whether you are a graphic designer, artist, fashion designer, illustrator, or some other amazing creative, one thing is for certain; getting your work noticed is tough, and making money from it is even harder. There […]

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Promote Your Art: 27 Killer Ways to Boost Your Sales Successfully

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January 21, 2020August 19, 2020 by Kaity

Promoting your artwork isn’t just a simple case of “Here is my thing – Please buy my thing – You will like my thing”. There is so much more to it than that. Chances are, you know this already. However, that then raises a problem. Once you’ve scratched the surface of how to not only […]

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How To Get My Art Noticed: Your Marketing Guide To More Sales

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January 21, 2020August 19, 2020 by Kaity

So, you’re an artist. You have a selection of outstanding work, and you’ve taken the time to design some awesome products with Contrado. Everyone that sees your offering is in awe, yet still, nobody seems to be finding it. So, how do you break the ‘starving artist’ cliché and answer the ‘how to get my […]

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The Artist’s Experience: Contrado vs. Fine Art America

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January 9, 2020September 17, 2020 by Kaity

Back in the old days, selling art meant taking your paintings to a local gallery for patrons to browse and buy. In the digital age, however, art is everywhere, and selling your art has never been easier. With tons of platforms out there, it’s hard to know which site is best for your brand. Every […]

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How To Connect Your Shopify & Add Contrado Custom Products

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December 11, 2019November 16, 2020 by Kaity

You’ve been telling us that you want to be able to connect your Contrado account to your Shopify store. Well, the good news is that your cries have been heard! We have been hard at work throughout 2019 to develop an app to make it happen! The moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here […]

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What is White Label Clothing? How Does it Differ from Private Labelling?

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December 4, 2019September 16, 2020 by Kaity

At Contrado, we offer a number of services including white labeling. This is a phrase that tends to be thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? What is white label clothing? Put simply, it is a product that is produced, with no branding whatsoever. We would make the product and you, the […]

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Scanning Artwork: How to Get Your Art on Your Computer

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December 4, 2019September 17, 2020 by Kaity

Throughout the Contrado website, you are likely to find multiple references to uploading your artwork or designs to our design interface. You may be wondering what does this actually mean? If your piece is a painting in your studio, how do you even make it a file on your computer to upload, let alone a […]

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Where to Sell Art Online: Contrado – US Limited Edition

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November 27, 2019August 19, 2020 by Kaity

Contrado Wants You Ever wondered where to sell art? Especially online. Promoting your brand is a struggle for the creatives among us, but it doesn’t have to be. Contrado launched with the vision of a curated e-commerce space for artists and designers. Now, our creatives sell their art online in an easy and exciting way with […]

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Social Media Marketing for Artists: The Secrets to Promoting Your Art

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November 13, 2019August 19, 2020 by Kaity

Social media can be a big, sometimes daunting place, filled with the cacophony of a billion different voices. But you need to know how to cut through the social noise and effectively use these platforms to grow your design business. Thanks to the emergence of visually led networks and snackable video content, social media marketing […]

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How to Organize an Art Exhibition: Your Checklist with 6 Planning Tips

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November 6, 2019September 17, 2020 by Kaity

It’s no secret that showcasing your artwork in an exhibition can be a little bit daunting. Whilst exhibiting your pieces definitely opens up your art to a wider audience, there’s always the lingering worry of negative feedback, but it’s a risk worth taking. For emerging and established artists alike, the exposure is vital and is […]

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