How to Open a Shop on Creative Market

Are you a creative professional looking to sell your digital products online? If so, you might want to consider opening a shop on Creative Market. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the process of setting up your own Creative Market shop, share some tips and best practices, and give you an inside look at the shop approval process.

But first, let’s talk about what Creative Market is and why it’s such a great platform for selling digital products.

What is Creative Market?

Creative Market is an online marketplace where designers, developers, and other creative professionals can sell their digital products. It’s home to a wide variety of products, including:

• Fonts
• Graphics
• Templates
• Themes
• Photos
• And more!

One of the biggest benefits of selling on Creative Market is the built-in audience. With millions of visitors each month, Creative Market gives you access to a large pool of potential customers who are already interested in buying digital products. Plus, Creative Market has a great reputation in the creative community, which can help lend credibility to your shop.

Prerequisites

Before you can open a shop on Creative Market, there are a few things you’ll need:

1. A PayPal account for receiving payments
2. Prepared product files in the appropriate formats (e.g. AI, EPS, PSD, TTF, etc.)
3. Product thumbnails and preview images

If you need help getting these things set up, check out these resources:

• How to create a PayPal account
• Creative Market product file requirements
• Creating great product thumbnails and previews

The Shop Approval Process

Before you can start selling on Creative Market, you’ll need to submit your shop for approval. This process usually takes 1-3 business days, but it can take longer during busy periods.

So, what is Creative Market looking for when they review your shop application? Here are a few key things:

• Quality of your products: Your products should be well-designed, original, and professional-looking. If you’re selling templates, for example, make sure they’re fully functional and easy to use.
• Consistency of your brand: Your shop should have a cohesive visual style and branding across all your products and shop elements (like your logo and banner).
• Completeness of your shop: Make sure you have at least a few products ready to go, along with product descriptions, previews, and thumbnails.

Pro tip: Put your best foot forward by submitting a strong portfolio that showcases your skills and design style. If you have any existing products or mockups, include those in your application!

If your shop is approved, congrats! You’re ready to start adding products and making sales. If not, don’t worry – you can always make some improvements and resubmit your application.

Step-by-Step Guide

Now that you know what it takes to get approved, let’s walk through the process of actually setting up your shop:

1. Create your shop: Go to the Creative Market sign up page and click “Open a Shop”. You’ll be prompted to enter your shop name, description, and other details.
   
2. Add your logo and banner: Your shop logo and banner are the first things potential customers will see, so make sure they’re eye-catching and reflective of your brand. Creative Market recommends a 200x200px logo and a 1400x400px banner.
3. Set up your payment information: In order to get paid, you’ll need to add your PayPal email address in the “Payout Settings” section of your shop dashboard.
4. Create your first product: Click the “Add New Product” button in your shop dashboard to get started. You’ll need to upload your product files, create a product description, set your pricing, and add preview images.
   
5. Submit for review: Once you’ve added at least one product, you can submit your shop for review by clicking the “Submit for Review” button in your dashboard.

Some tips for creating great products:

• Use descriptive, keyword-rich titles
• Write clear, concise product descriptions that highlight the key features and benefits
• Include multiple high-quality preview images to give customers a good sense of what they’re buying
• Test your products thoroughly to make sure they work as intended
• Price your products competitively based on market research

For more guidance on creating products for Creative Market, check out their product creation guidelines.

Conclusion

Opening a shop on Creative Market can be a great way to get your digital products in front of a large, engaged audience of creative professionals. By following the steps outlined in this guide and putting your best work forward, you’ll be well on your way to getting approved and making sales.