Discuss the fun task of marketing a t-shirt shop. Where to advertise, local marketing tips, word of mouth, press releases, search engine marketing, keyword advertising, magazines, etc.
re: can somebody give me a tip on advertising online?
If you are just starting out asking blogs to do a write-up is a great way to go. Paying for advertising early is something that might stunt your growth since that money could be better spent when there are so many other free advertising options. Just search around this site or go to google and google tshirt advertising.
re: can somebody give me a tip on advertising online?
Quote:
Originally Posted by ReThink Clothing
If you are just starting out asking blogs to do a write-up is a great way to go. Paying for advertising early is something that might stunt your growth since that money could be better spent when there are so many other free advertising options. Just search around this site or go to google and google tshirt advertising.
-I doubt if any of those site owner following less then 50 brands. if there are already lot of competitors at that place, how come we survive their. its might just waste time? whoknows......
re: can somebody give me a tip on advertising online?
I would definitely recommend writing to a bunch of t-shirt blog owners asking them to do a write up about your line.
*MAKE SURE ITS PERSONAL* Blog owners hate to get mass emailed information, if you want us to take the time to write about you, then take the time to write to us. I would also say your Advertising will go over better if you get some writeups first. People are going to be much more inclined to click your ad if they have seen something written about you somewhere!
There are some great tee blogs out there such as hideyourarms.com, popculturetees.com, cotygonzales.com, t-shirtmagazineonline.com those places would be a great place to start among many others!
Last edited by Rodney; October 14th, 2009 at 10:14 AM.
Reason: removed self promotional info as per forum rules. Your great blog is already linked to in the big list above :)
re: can somebody give me a tip on advertising online?
Yeah, word of mouth and online blogs/reviews are the best way to start. I just started too, and I'm starting to see more traffic as I get the name out there.
IAMTHETREND - Just wanted to say I love your blog, been reading it for a while, keep it up man! I've been wanting to send you my stuff but wanted to get my website going first, which I just launched last week. So maybe I'll hit you up.
Re: can somebody give me a tip on advertising online?
Quote:
Originally Posted by CrossYourHeart
Yeah, word of mouth and online blogs/reviews are the best way to start. I just started too, and I'm starting to see more traffic as I get the name out there.
IAMTHETREND - Just wanted to say I love your blog, been reading it for a while, keep it up man! I've been wanting to send you my stuff but wanted to get my website going first, which I just launched last week. So maybe I'll hit you up.
Thanks a bunch! that means a lot! Our new website will be out on the 26th, which is going to blow away the old one!
Definitely send something over when your website is up, im here to help!
Re: can somebody give me a tip on advertising online?
Quote:
Originally Posted by IAMTHETREND
*MAKE SURE ITS PERSONAL* Blog owners hate to get mass emailed information, if you want us to take the time to write about you, then take the time to write to us. I would also say your Advertising will go over better if you get some writeups first. People are going to be much more inclined to click your ad if they have seen something written about you somewhere!
There are some great tee blogs out there such as hideyourarms.com, popculturetees.com, cotygonzales.com, t-shirtmagazineonline.com those places would be a great place to start among many others!
I always email everything personal. i guess if we mass mail everyone at once, most likely (good) email filter will block our emails so thats one more reason. btw, i love your blog & waiting for new look.i watch your Thursday episodes regularly...hehe missed last one (due to your updates on site i think).
can you pls share couple of good sites which really converts well (other then blog) with their quality of traffic? i will email you later once site is ready to launch. i just finished photoshot & waiting for photos now... super excited. like CrossYourHeart, i will be sending you stuff once everything is running smooth(after launch probably).
Quote:
Originally Posted by CrossYourHeart
IAMTHETREND - Just wanted to say I love your blog, been reading it for a while, keep it up man! I've been wanting to send you my stuff but wanted to get my website going first, which I just launched last week. So maybe I'll hit you up.
I heard you launched last week in this post. can i ask you how you launched it? i mean sending press release? or copy of photos/collections to all blog owners(you had list?) something like that or anything new?
Re: can somebody give me a tip on advertising online?
i know its cheesy but myspace and facebook really works...look how many people got famous for that...not to mention tila tequila =\ (for absolutely nothing)
Re: can somebody give me a tip on advertising online?
Trytobecool thanks a ton for tuning into our video casts! I really appreciate it, we will be back with those as well on Oct 26th, with a Halloween special! Anyways back to you!
I really dont know any certain sites in particular that have a guaranteed conversion rate, and if such sites exist i am sure the advertising is extremely high.
When your starting out I would highly recommend, getting a facebook page page as suggested by ka28det. I personally wouldnt worry as much about myspace, I mean i think its good to set it up, but setting up a facebook fan page is a must! Also get a twitter account if you havent already. For me the key that I see is TRANSPARENCY, people want to connect with the face behind the brand, its when people make that connection that they feel emotion towards that brand, and it turns from just buying shirts into an experience. Not sure if this is your first launch, but just be patient and push your name out there through as many different avenues as possible! There are no shortcuts, just patience, dedication and passion! hope this helps
can somebody give me a tip on advertising online? 
missed last one (due to your updates on site i think). 
super excited. like CrossYourHeart, i will be sending you stuff once everything is running smooth(after launch probably).
