You don’t need a warehouse, endless meetings, or pricey, year-long software contracts to build a branded gift store.
All you need is one week and a partner who’s done it hundreds of times before.
With SwagDrop, you can go from idea to live print-on-demand shop in just seven days.
Say goodbye to setup and implementation headaches, high price tags, daunting product selection, and inventory management.
Give employees and clients the freedom to choose gifts they actually want, while we handle every detail, from design to delivery.
Here’s exactly how we make it happen, step by step.
Table of Contents
How to Launch a Branded, Print-on-Demand Gift Store in 7 Days (or Sooner)
How We Help You Stay Ahead After the Launch
How to Turn Your Gift Store into a Long-Term Company Swag Program
How to Launch a Branded, Print-on-Demand Gift Store in 7 Days (or Sooner)
Seven days is all it takes to go from kickoff call to a live, fully functional online gift store.
We’ve refined our process to make every step efficient and manageable, even for large teams with tight deadlines.
And yes, we’ve done it faster when clients needed their store live for an urgent campaign or event.
Here’s what the week looks like when you launch your branded swag-on-demand gift store with SwagDrop.
Now, let us explain.
Day 1: We align on goals and requirements
Every successful launch starts with a conversation.
On Day 1, we hop on a quick discovery call to understand your goals, swag budget, and target audience.
You tell us who you’re gifting, what message you want to send, and how you’d like recipients to experience your store.
We share our honest feedback based on our 30+ years of experience in promotional products and our A+ BBB (Better Business Bureau) rating.
If we believe an idea doesn’t fit your audience or brand, we’ll say so and help you find a better solution.
Our goal is to create an authentic and personal corporate gifting experience, not a generic one.
After the call, you send us your brand assets, including logo files, colors, fonts, and any messaging you’d like us to feature, such as a personal note from your CEO or team lead.
That’s all we need to get started.
Day 2: We curate your gift collection
Now the fun part begins. Our team hand-selects company swag that aligns with your goals, brand style, budget, and audience preferences.
We’ve seen what works for different industries and team cultures, so we’ll suggest promotional gift ideas that people actually love to receive and use.
With access to more than 600 premium items from top brands, ranging from sleek drinkware and stylish apparel to high-tech gadgets and outdoor gear, we have something for every recipient and occasion.
You’ll receive a curated list of recommended items to review. Want to skip T-shirts or focus more on eco-friendly products? No problem!
You decide what best fits your brand, and we’ll refine the collection until it’s perfect.
By the end of Day 2, you’ll have a tailored product lineup ready to showcase in your online swag store.
Day 3: Your store takes shape
We bring your brand to life with a full-store mockup, including custom banners, ribbons, fonts, colors, logos, product images, and a welcome message that greets each visitor.
Within 24 hours, you’ll see a preview of your shop, exactly as your recipients will.
This stage is typically the “wow moment” for our clients. It’s when your vision becomes reality, turning into an online experience that feels fully branded, professional, and uniquely yours.
Day 4–6: We fine-tune and get production-ready
On Day 4, you’ll share the store mockup with your internal teams for review.
This is your chance to gather feedback, request changes, or fine-tune any last design details.
Once you approve the shop preview, we send the artwork to our production team for verification.
During this review, our experts check every logo placement, color match, and print file to make sure your branded products look flawless. This step usually takes about two days (Days 5 and 6).
Don’t worry; we don’t sit idle during this time. While production finalizes the design checks, we handle the guest list.
We’ll send you a simple Excel spreadsheet to fill out with your recipients’ first names, last names, and email addresses.
Once you send the guest list back, we upload it to your shop to prevent anyone outside the list from redeeming your gifts.
Day 7: Your store goes live
Launch day is stress-free and straightforward. Once production signs off, we just click the Publish button, and your shop is live.
We then send you the secure store link so that you can share it with your employees or clients through email or internal communication channels. When in doubt, use our 10 effective corporate gift email templates.
Recipients simply click the link and start browsing your curated swag catalog, selecting corporate gifts they love and personalizing their choices by size, color, or style.
The checkout process is as user-friendly as any e-commerce experience. Recipients add items to their cart, enter their delivery details, and place the order.
The moment the first team member or customer orders a gift, we get to work.
We keep your recipients informed about production and shipping through automated email updates, so you don’t have to manage logistics or answer questions.
Our support team handles any inquiries, but fewer than 1% of users ever need help.
That’s it! In just seven days, your branded gift store is live, your recipients are ordering, and you haven’t touched a single box.
The best part: This entire week’s work comes at ZERO cost for you, as you’ll only pay for the ordered swag and a flat $9.95 dropshipping fee per recipient.
Let’s see what comes next.
How We Help You Stay Ahead After the Launch
Your store might be live, but our support doesn’t stop there. We remain closely involved to make sure everything runs smoothly and your gifting goals stay on track.
See real results with our redemption reports
Two to three weeks after the launch, we’ll send you a detailed redemption report showing who has and hasn’t claimed their gifts.
You’ll have complete visibility into participation rates, so you can send friendly reminders to anyone who hasn’t redeemed yet.
In our experience, most people who delay are simply busy, so a quick nudge might get them excited to choose their gift.
These reports also help you measure the ROI of corporate gifting.
You’ll see which groups responded fastest, which products were most popular, and how much of your budget directly reached your recipients.
Based on this data, you can optimize your swag strategy and allocate more resources where they actually make an impact.
Plan your next store with ease and perfect timing
Once our clients realize how quick and effective their first branded gift store is, they come back for more.
We can build you new on-demand gift shops for every occasion. Here are some common examples:
- Employee recognition awards
- Grand-opening gifts
- Rebranding campaigns
- Thank-you gifts for VIP clients
- Key business date celebrations, like International Women’s Day, the 4th of July, or Earth Day
Each store feels fresh, on-brand, and tailored to the moment you want to celebrate.
We help you plan your next store from start to finish. Our team reviews your previous results, shares feedback, handles the entire setup again, and recommends the optimal timing.
Take Christmas, for example. We always suggest starting your holiday gift store planning in September or October.
This early start guarantees your promotional Christmas gifts arrive on time, as you avoid the year-end rush when schedules are packed and delivery companies struggle to keep up.
If you’re late to the party, we can still build your shop before the holidays so your recipients enjoy the festive experience, even if the gifts arrive a bit later. This situation is not ideal, but it keeps your program consistent and engagement up.
We’ll also send all applicable invoices before year-end so your accounting team can wrap up their books stress-free.
Now, let us show you how your swag shops can grow into something bigger.
How to Turn Your Gift Store into a Long-Term Company Swag Program
Most clients start with short-term gift stores because they’re fast and flexible, and generate excitement around specific events or campaigns.
A limited-time store keeps employees and customers engaged because the products and purpose are always fresh.
Yet, if you want to keep your brand visible beyond those individual moments, we can also build you more permanent company swag shops.
1. Keep your brand alive all year long
Long-term gift stores work perfectly for recurring occasions like new-employee or client onboarding and ongoing appreciation programs.
Your HR, marketing, and sales teams will have a simple way to throw branded giveaways year-round without relaunching a new campaign each time.
2. Choose the setup that fits your goals
Your company stores can operate in one of two ways:
- On-demand gifting shops let you assign gift credits or set item limits to control recipient spending while keeping the experience personal.
- E-commerce swag stores allow you to set your own product pricing, process secure payments through Stripe, and give users the freedom to buy as many items as they like.
Permanent e-commerce shops typically become small revenue generators that can offset program costs.
Employees and brand fans often fall in love with certain products, like a custom hoodie so comfortable they want it in every color, or a cool branded backpack they decide to gift to friends and family.
Selling your most-loved promotional products through your own store is a win for your people, your brand visibility, and your bottom line.
3. Stay flexible
In our experience, the most successful swag programs combine all three options.
You can launch short-term, event-based gift shops for maximum engagement, one or two long-term gift stores for convenience and ongoing appreciation, and a permanent e-commerce shop to make a small profit.
Together, these three solutions form a complete, modern swag strategy that delivers results and scales easily.
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Launch Your Company Gift Store This Week
In just 7 days, you can replace the endless logistics of promotional products with a gifting program that almost runs itself.
No more warehouses, leftover inventory, and guessing what people want.
We create swag-on-demand stores that match your brand and delight your recipients, without you lifting a finger.
Book a call with us today, and we’ll start building your first gift shop right away.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
If you still have questions, these answers might help.
How fast can I launch a company swag store?
You can launch a company swag store in seven days or less. Once you share your goals and branding assets with us, we handle everything from product curation to setup and launch. We’ll send you a shop preview within 24 hours, and you’ll have a fully functioning store before the end of the week.
Do I need inventory for an on-demand gift store?
No. Through our print-on-demand system, every product is made to order. You’ll never pre-purchase items, store inventory, or manage leftover swag. Customers and employees choose their gifts, and we produce and ship them individually. This solution is fast, waste-free, and eliminates all traditional warehousing costs.
Can employees pick their own gifts?
Yes. Each recipient receives a personalized link to your branded gift store. They can browse the curated selection, choose the items they love, select sizes or colors, and place their order instantly. It’s a simple, self-service experience that guarantees everyone gets something they actually want.
What products can be included?
We offer over 600 high-quality products from trusted brands, including apparel, drinkware, tech gadgets, travel accessories, and more. Our team customizes each collection to fit your brand, budget, audience, and occasion. You’ll review our curated selection and can exclude specific items or request additions before the store goes live.
Is there a setup fee?
You’ll never pay setup fees. We build as many branded gift stores for you as you need throughout the year at no cost. You only pay for the products your clients or employees order and a flat $9.95 shipping fee per recipient. There are no hidden costs, contracts, or upfront expenses.
