Day 22 - Set Up your Merch
When merch is done well, it helps fans feel connected to your brand and your community. It is also another source of revenue that can help fund your business and make more people aware of your music and brand.
Create custom products you can sell on your Beat Store. Printed and shipped on demand, under your brand!
Learn how to create custom merch with Printful!
Day 23 - Submit to Open Opportunities
BeatStars regularly creates opportunities for our community to get their music heard. Our curated playlists our seen by thousands of artists and are meant to not only show case the best of the best music coming from our Producers, but help inspire collaboration and music that may otherwise not have happened.
Day 24 - Determine your Release Strategy
When planning your beat release strategy you consider how the world will hear your music. This means you'll need to decide where your music will be available, how often you will be releasing it, and how many tracks will be released at a time. Planning ahead will allow you to track your progress and analyze what works.
Download our release strategy planner here
Day 25 - Set up Email Automation
Email marketing is a great way to stay engaged with your customers and keep them informed on new releases, sales, and more.
Not only is it a cost-effective way to market your music, but it also gives you a chance to speak directly to customers, via their inbox, at a time that is convenient for them.
Download our ready-to-use email templates
Day 26 - Set up Cart Recovery
Abandoned Cart Recovery lets you send automated reminders to customers who add your beats to their cart but leave before completing an order. Then an email is automatically sent a few hours after the checkout is abandoned so you can stay in contact while your beat is still on their mind!
Day 27 - Network with 5 Other Creators
Networking is not just about talking to other people; it's about forming strong relationships with other creators that can result in new opportunities and collaborations. In addition to that, the creators in your network can be great for bouncing ideas off of, getting advice, or having someone to help push you to reach your goals.
Day 28 - Promote Your Music on BeatStars
Promotions are a great way to maximize your sales. We place ads throughout the site to get your music the exposure it deserves. These ads can lead to increases in followers, plays, likes, reposts, and most importantly - sales.
Learn how to promote your music!
Day 29 - Run a Paid Ad Campaign
Paid advertising will put you on the fast track to reaching your ideal audience. It can help you promote your next release, improve brand awareness, or rank for difficult keywords. Using paid ads can be powerful when done properly but it takes time, research, and strategy to get it right.