Sites Like Etsy How do they compare from a traffic standpoint? One of the main reasons you would choose to sell your crafts and handmade items on a marketplace is traffic. Compared to your own personal website where you are responsible for bringing people in to see your items, popular marketplaces have their own traffic. ...…
Marketplaces to Sell Handmade Crafts Online These days you have a lot of options when it comes to choosing a place to sell your handmade items. New venues are popping up all the time and some have gone away or become less popular through the years. Here is a list of some of the more ...…
Protecting Yourself as a Seller of Handmade Items There are a few simple safeguards that every seller of handmade items should be aware of before taking certain types of orders and before mailing completed items. It is usually not until there is an issue that most sellers start learning the basics. Taking Deposits – ...…
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 ...…
Being Where Your Customers Are When You Sell Handmade Items Online While it is not always easy, marketing is a pretty simple concept. It is just getting your handmade items, crafts, or artwork in front of the people who are interested in buying them. There are so many way to get in front of them ...…
If You Build It, Will They Come? A common misconception is that all you have to do is make something incredible and people will start knocking at your door. The reality is, no matter how great your handmade items are, if you just put them online, you may not get anyone to see them. If ...…
What is Craftstar and can they compete with Etsy? There has been a lot of buzz lately about Craftstar. Who are they, what are they, and should you use them? How do you find out more information? What is it? New venue for selling handmade items online. What is Craftstar offering? They are being very ...…
