Threadless - Putting Web 2.0 to Good Use
I was going to keep this one for our Reasons to be Cheerful post for October but its too good to wait. I am always looking for examples on the web of innovative companies that are using Web 2.0 and its collaborative capabilities in really innovative ways. I came across an example of a web site that really does this well called Threadless. This T shirt design company that truly engages clients online by:
- encouraging visitors to design their own T shirt or order from the catalogue of unique and popular shirts;
- promoting participation by using blog technology so that visitors can share tips on design, opinions on T shirts and other hot topics;
- hosting an ongoing competition that draws visitors back by having them vote on the best designs submitted this month - winners get a cash reward;
- building a loyal following that shares photos of T-shirts and wearers building loyalty;
- having users sign up as members of the “Street Team” and begin promoting the Threadless web site to earn T Shirt credits and virally spread the word.
Threadless uses Web 2.0 to market its offering very effectively - go take a look and be inspired!
November 8th, 2007 at 1:15 pm
You’re right! I checked out the Threadless site and it just screams “fun!” and “interactive”.