I have a special treat for you! Today I'm talking all about ways to SPICE up TPT Storefronts! This is an episode of the CTL Podcast that I'm sharing here with you.

In this episode, we’re diving into the 3 Must-Have Features for a High-Converting TPT Storefront that will help you attract more buyers and boost your sales. I’ll walk you through simple, effective strategies to improve your store’s header, feature your best resources, and organize your categories—making it easier for customers to find and buy your products. Plus, I’ll share real-life examples from brands and how their methods can be applied to your TPT store.

By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how to make your storefront polished and professional without feeling overwhelmed. And don’t forget—if you’re ready to take these strategies even further, check out my Spice Up Your Store Page challenge for step-by-step guidance, templates, and tutorials to transform your TPT store!

Tune in now, and let’s give your storefront the makeover it deserves!

My TPT Session: https://thesouthernteachdesigns.com/challenge

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If you're a TPT seller, teacherpreneur, or customer on Teachers Pay Teachers, you learn pretty quickly that well-designed products are the ones people will flock to. It's the cover on the search results!

When it comes to TPT, buyers absolutely DO judge a book by its cover so you'll want to make sure you aren't making any of these comment mistakes on your TPT covers.

Let's connect!

• TPT Store: The Southern Teach
• Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
• Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
• Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding

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Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!

YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.

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I've said sayonara to a few business tools that I've previously used in my business! I'm sharing with you in this bonus episode which tools I've ditched and which tools I'm using instead. I also share with you some insights based on my experience with some of my favorite features and benefits of each platform I'm now using.

Recommended Tools

Wordpress

WP Engine

Kadence WP

ThriveCart Learn

Adobe Express

Let's connect!

• TPT Store: The Southern Teach
• Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
• Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
• Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding

Mentioned in this episode:

Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!

YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.

Join Your Data Playbook!

If your store is ready for a visual refresh, you might love walking through The Creative Teacher Lab to learn more about graphic design and how this can level up your TPT sales. Today's episode shares a short sneak peek inside one of the lessons.

Resources and Links

Dive into The Creative Teacher Lab to learn more about how graphic design can help you grow your store!

Let's connect!

• TPT Store: The Southern Teach
• Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
• Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
• Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding

Mentioned in this episode:

Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!

YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.

Join Your Data Playbook!

When was the last time you took a deep dive into what was and was not working well in your TPT store? If it's been a while, print out my free TPT audit checklist, and let's walk through the process together.

Episode Highlights

• My 13-step process for auditing a TPT store
• How I take action and measure growth in my store

Resources and Links

Print this TPT audit before you listen to this episode so you can take action!

Let's connect!

• TPT Store: The Southern Teach
• Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
• Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
• Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding

Mentioned in this episode:

Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!

YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.

Join Your Data Playbook!

Today I'm sharing my unsolicited answers to some common questions I see in TPT Facebook groups. Tune in to hear my thoughts!

Episode Highlights

• My favorite chunky script fonts
• Are bigger bundles outselling smaller packs?
• Tips for managing family and business
• Do blog titles need tweaking after TPT updates?
• Showcasing stellar product covers
• Suggested sources for famous figures' photos
• Recommendations for logos and banners
• My favorite email service provider for TPT businesses
• Tips for asking for course recommendations on XYZ

Let's connect!

• TPT Store: The Southern Teach
• Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
• Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
• Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding

Mentioned in this episode:

Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!

YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.

Join Your Data Playbook!

You might have a brand board, but do you have brand guidelines? You might want to have brand guidelines on your radar this year. Let's talk about why!

Episode Highlights

• What are brand guidelines?
• Why are brand guidelines important?
• What makes up a brand guideline?
• Should your business use brand guidelines or a brand board?

Let's connect!

• TPT Store: The Southern Teach
• Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
• Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
• Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding

Mentioned in this episode:

Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!

YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.

Join Your Data Playbook!

To continue the conversation with creating long-form content, I wanted to share with you some bonus steps on how you can create profitable weekly content for your TPT business - content that can result in more followers, shares, leads, and even sales!

Episode Highlights

• a description of each of the 6 steps to creating weekly content
• ideas on how to utilize each step for a blog, podcast, or YouTube channel
• what to do when you're done creating content for your blog, podcast, or YouTube channel

Let's connect!

• TPT Store: The Southern Teach
• Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
• Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
• Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding

Mentioned in this episode:

Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!

YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.

Join Your Data Playbook!

Blogs, podcasts, and YouTube channels - it can really make your head spin. Which one is right for you? Choosing the right one for you depends on your business, your audience, and your personality. Let's dive into the pros and cons together!

Episode Highlights

• What is content marketing?
• What are the pros and cons of content marketing
• Pros and cons of blogs, podcasts, and Youtube

Choose one content marketing strategy for your business. Plan, create, and share consistent content each week to grow a following and an audience. Results take time, but can be very profitable to establish yourself as a thought leader and bring traffic to your TPT store.

Let's connect!

• TPT Store: The Southern Teach
• Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
• Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
• Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding

Mentioned in this episode:

Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!

YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.

Join Your Data Playbook!

Let's not ignore the power of Facebook as a business owner! In today's episode, we'll look at the best ways to use your time wisely to grow your business using Facebook.

Facebook attracts users of all generations. You can target audiences with not just demographics, but also by lifestyle characteristics such as interests, behaviors, or hobbies. You can also drive traffic directly to your site with multiple links on your Facebook page.

The 4 Attraction Strategies discussed in this episode are divided in to 4 sections: Low Prep, High Prep, High Output, Low Output - and these are my own opinion!

This is just a general guide and does not indicate that one strategy is better or worse than another. Try some of the strategies and see how it does for you if you utilize Facebook!

Let's connect!

• TPT Store: The Southern Teach
• Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
• Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
• Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding

Mentioned in this episode:

Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!

YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.

Join Your Data Playbook!