If there’s something I’ve found effective for promoting for offline enterprises, it has to be custom tshirts. I’ve got no problem in walking down the street as a human billboard for my own wares - get a name on the front and my URL on the back and I’m sorted, especially in the summer.

For me it relates more to music and events that I organise. I’ll get the name of the event or organistation printed up on the front of the tshirt and the vitals on the back. Going for a front and back print at least I know that those walking in front of me and behind me have something to see!

Whats more is you’ll know you’re on a winner with your tshirt when someone comes up asking where they can buy some - now you’ve the possibility of a new revenue stream.

Where To Go For Custom Clothes

Two online services I’ve been using over the past few years are Spreadshirt and Cafepress, both of whom I’ve had great success with in the printing of custom tshirts. Outside of tshirts, both offer additional items like bags, cups, pens, clocks, mousemats, all the things you could give away (or sell) in promotion of your own blog, gig, book, business or event.

Both services offer an easy upload feature too for your designs, though I will admit I found Cafepress.com that bit easier thanks to the ability to upload PNG images for designs with no turnaround (uploading a vector image on Spreadshirt can take up to 48 hours for approval / denial).

You can also use the interactive designers on the site - drag and drop free custom images and designs, different styles of text and font and place your order once you’re done.

Find me at a gig or event or strolling around town in the run up to a gigI’m running then I’m likely to have one of my own tees on me. In fact, I’m already working on a new batch of tshirts for MyMusicPR. If you’re a social person and like to get out and about, then don’t overlook the opportunity using yourself as a walking billboard for your business!

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