Are people making money on Etsy? With all the under-priced handmade items and stats about shops with tens of thousands of sales of really low priced items, a common question is: Does anyone really make money on Etsy? If others are making money, how can you do the same? There are different levels of success ...…
How saturated is the Etsy Handmade Jewelry Category? Definitely one of the most popular categories on Etsy is handmade jewelry. A lot of people are interested in buying it and there are a lot of sellers selling it. So how many items are for sale in each particular category and sub category and how can ...…
Are Things Selling on Etsy? While a very broad and generic question, it is a very common one. So are things selling on Etsy? The short answer is obviously Yes. The same could be said for Ebay or probably any of the marketplaces online. There is more to it though. What are the top selling ...…
What Makes Feedback Intimidating? Feedback and feedback systems can either make or ruin your day. One second you can be on top of the world and the next you may be wondering how you can continue on. It is not the concept of feedback that is intimidating, but the possibility of getting a negative and ...…
Can You Make Things Easier and Quicker? When it comes to being able to make a purchase and complete a transaction, simpler is better. The easier and quicker you can make it for your customer, the greater the chance they will go through with a purchase. How much effort do your customers have to go ...…
Should you have multiple online shops or stores? Whether you sell your handmade items on a marketplace like Etsy or have your own website, sooner or later you may think about opening a second store or shop. There are a lot of reasons for having multiple sites and a lot of considerations as well. Here ...…
When Should You Give Discounts When Selling Handmade Items Online? Whether you sell your handmade items in stores, on your own website, or on a marketplace like Etsy, people will want to negotiate. Sometimes discounts are even expected. Here are some scenarios you may be faced with. Everything is negotiable – Unlike big box stores, ...…
Will Your Items Ever Sell? Should You Keep Relisting? How many times have you relisted the same item when it has not sold? How long have some of the items been sitting on your website or in your store? Just that something hasn’t sold doesn’t mean that it never will. When do you know if ...…
How Long Until You Get Your First Sale Online? One of the most memorable days is the day you sell your first handmade item online. That day can definitely not come soon enough. How long does it really take to get that elusive first sale? There are a lot of variables and everyone’s results will ...…
Are People Copying or Stealing your Designs? Have you seen other handmade items for sale that bare a strikingly resemblance to yours? What should you do and should you even worry about it? Here is what you need to know. Copying versus doing something similar – For a design to be truly copied it would ...…
