Boost Your Sales with Eye-Catching Mockups

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When it comes to selling custom shirts online, first impressions matter more than ever. One of the best tools in an apparel maker’s toolkit is the mockup—a digital image that shows your design as if it’s already on a product. Mockups make your custom shirts look professionally crafted and ready to wear without requiring you to actually produce or photograph a physical item. Let’s dive into the magic of mockups, why they’re essential, how to make them, and a few insider tips to take your mockup game to the next level.

What Are Mockups?

Simply put, mockups are digital representations of your designs placed on products like t-shirts, hoodies, tote bags, or other custom shirts and apparel. They allow you to visualize and showcase your designs as though they’re already printed on the item, giving your customers a clear and polished preview of the final product. Whether you're selling custom shirts, hoodies, or accessories, mockups allow you to show off your designs before spending time or money on production.

Why Are Mockups Important?

Mockups are key to creating an enticing storefront without breaking the bank. Instead of printing, setting up, and photographing each item, you can produce a professional-quality image in a few clicks. Here’s how mockups help:

1. Save Money: No need to print every design. Create digital mockups to show potential customers a polished, professional look for each custom shirt.
2. Quick Turnaround: Got a new idea or trend? Design it, mock it up on custom shirts, and start taking pre-orders right away—no production delays needed.
3. Professional Presentation: High-quality images of your custom shirts and other products help build customer trust and make your storefront more appealing.
4. Increase Sales: According to our research, products with mockups tend to sell more than those without. A clear, enticing preview can make all the difference!
5. Variability: Allow customers to preview a design on many different colors and/or styles of custom shirts or other items.
6. No Waste: Avoid making something physical that might not sell in the size or color you created. Only order what you have pre-sold!

How to Create Mockups

There are several ways to make mockups for custom shirts and other apparel, depending on your skill level and resources:

• Use Mockup Generators: Platforms like Jiffy, and other design tools, provide the ability to generate a mockup. You can drag and drop your designs onto high-quality images of various apparel products. You can even export the finished mockup as a transparent png and then insert a background using the design application of your choice. Many platforms provide templates in a variety of settings, including lifestyle (apparel worn by a model) and flat lay photos (item laid out flat on a surface), to create visually appealing images that fit your brand.
• Design Software: If you’re comfortable with graphic design software like Photoshop or Illustrator, you can use layered files to place your design onto a blank product. This is a great way to customize the look and feel of your mockups, though it requires a bit more skill and time.
• Hire a Designer: If you have a complex design or specific look in mind, consider hiring a graphic designer who specializes in mockups. This option is more costly, but a pro can make your custom shirts and product images stand out even more.

Bonus Tip: Batch Creation

To streamline the process even further, you can batch create your mockups! Batch processing allows you to place multiple designs on one product or apply one design to several different products. This is especially handy for seasonal launches or when releasing collections. Some mockup tools even allow for batch uploads, making it easy to produce multiple images at once by adding the same design layer to each photo, so you can showcase your designs on everything from t-shirts to sweatshirts to bags with minimal effort.

Mockups on Jiffy Designs

With Jiffy Designs, mockups have proven to make a real difference in sales. Custom shirts and other products that feature mockups—both lifestyle and lay-flats—see a noticeable increase in customer engagement and purchases. A well-done mockup helps your design stand out and gives customers the confidence to buy, knowing exactly how the final product will look.

Take It Up a Notch: Video Mockups

Static images are a staple for any storefront, but video mockups are a new and powerful addition to your marketing toolkit. These short, animated mockups allow customers to view a product from different angles, offering a dynamic look that captures attention and gives an even clearer sense of your design. Video mockups add flair, professionalism, and—most importantly—sales potential. They’re particularly useful for social media where video content performs well and can help boost engagement and reach. Check out sites like PlaceIt and Canva where you can get started creating amazing mockup videos!

Start Creating Mockup Images with Jiffy!

Here's how you can get started creating realistic mockups on Jiffy.com

1. Navigate to the product page for the apparel you want to advertise.
2. Select the color shirt you desire.
3. Click on "Create Mockup" on the stock image.

4. Drag and drop your design or click "Browse Files" to locate your design. A png file with a transparent background is recommended for best results.

5. Drag any corner of the design frame to set your preferred size. Then, click, hold and drag the entire image to set your desired placement on the shirt.

6. Finally, click your download options, and then click "Download Mockup" to save the design to your device.

If you choose to download your completed mockup as a png file, the background will be transparent, allowing you to add your own background to spice-up your image and customize further. You can even add your logo, business name, or watermark. How cool is that?!

Ready to Mock It Up?

Mockups are a vital tool for showcasing your custom shirts and apparel designs, saving you time and money while enhancing the look and appeal of your product listings. With options to batch create and even add video mockups, you have everything you need to make your custom shirts stand out and get noticed.

So, go ahead and start creating mockups for your designs today—you’ll see the difference they can make for your brand, scaling your sales while saving you time and money!