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5 Gorgeous Fabric Tutorials You Need to Try #3

December 17, 2021December 17, 2021 by Melissa

Fabric tutorials can range from a stunning dress and exciting accessories to making your home a more personal space. Printing custom fabric gives us the unique opportunity to work with so many creative people. Creators and crafters can create fabric tutorials as easily as some of us can write a text! When we get the […]

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Surface Pattern Design: Meet 5 Out-Of-This-World Pattern Designers

December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 by Melissa

As our designer marketplace continues to grow and develop, so do our artists. We are fortunate enough to work with creators from all areas of the art world, and we want to show their talent off to you. Each month, we will be looking into a particular genre of art and design; from Abstract and […]

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Drop Shipping Ads for Beginners: Higher Profit, Lower Stress

November 4, 2021November 5, 2021 by Julia Schäfer

Since its inception, drop shipping 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 set […]

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Different Types of T-Shirts – Your Comprehensive Guide

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 by Melissa

T-shirts are among the most popular clothing items for a wide range of garment-related businesses, offering unrivaled customization options at a relatively low cost. However, it’s essential to consider the various elements that make up the t-shirt you wish to design or sell – with the t-shirts fabric being one of the key components to […]

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How Fabric Name Labels Can Elevate Your Small Business

August 10, 2021October 12, 2021 by Melissa

Running a small business is a tiresome yet rewarding job. The most rewarding part is watching more people flocking to your page, your customer base growing, and more and more people returning to purchase from you again… there is no better feeling. One way you can elevate your business and brand as a whole is […]

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How to Integrate Your Contrado Store with Facebook

June 16, 2021July 22, 2021 by Melissa

You may have heard that you can integrate your Contrado store with your Facebook and Instagram accounts. Well, the rumors are true! If you’ve read our blog post about how a Facebook Business Page can expand your brand, then you’ll know all about what having a Facebook Business account can do for you. Here we’ll […]

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How a Facebook Business Page Can Expand Your Brand

June 16, 2021July 22, 2021 by Melissa

You may or may not be surprised to know that there are 1.8 billion (yes, billion with a B) active daily users on Facebook. If you have a brand, you’re going to be wondering how you can make the most of that number. The answer is with a Facebook Business Page. But what is a […]

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How to Test Print on Demand Products Before Selling Them

May 28, 2021June 16, 2021 by Melissa

The print on demand (POD) business model makes it easier than ever before to create your brand and reach customers. However, if you’ve worked hard to build your business, it might make you nervous to sell a product without actually seeing it first. You want to know that what you’re selling is the best quality […]

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5 Myths About Starting Your Own Fashion Brand BUSTED

May 26, 2021February 19, 2021 by Melissa

1. You should do it alone BUSTED This is maybe one of the most important things that you should disregard immediately. Starting your own fashion brand is huge, and doing it alone can end up being difficult. It is possible, but you are likely to find that not doing it alone will throw the rest […]

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An Artists’ Guide to Niche Holiday Marketing Strategies

May 14, 2021June 16, 2021 by Melissa

Each calendar month brings another opportunity to market for various holidays. Whether you’re starting your Christmas preparations early or searching for niche holidays to celebrate, there’s plenty to do every day of the year. For the last few years, the online trend has been to celebrate seemingly random holidays, like National Pet Day or National […]

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