How do you get your shop indexed in search engines? A key component of getting your handmade items in front of a worldwide audience is actually getting them into a search engine index so people searching can find you. Here is what you should know and what you should avoid Why would someone want to ...…
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 ...…
Start a Blog to Promote Your Online Store A lot of people effectively use blogs and they have probably recommended that you start one. Is a blog right for you and should you start one to promote your Etsy shop or personal website? Here are some ways you can use a blog along with information ...…
What is SEO and How Does it Help Your Online Store? Everyone talks about SEO and tells you that you need to work on it, but what is it and why is it important? Here is a general overview to get you pointed in the right direction. What does SEO stand for? Search Engine Optimization ...…
Why You Want Organic Google Search Traffic to Your Store Online sellers love organic traffic and work very hard to get it, but what is it exactly and how can it help you sell more handmade items online? Here is what you need to know. What does the term Organic mean? Organic results are the ...…
What does OOAK Mean? A common question I receive is about OOAK. What is it and what does it mean. I will bet a lot of customers see the term all the time in listings and do not know what it means. Here is what you need to know about OOAK. What does OOAK stand ...…
Etsy Relevancy Search Tips Quick- what is Etsy relevancy? It is the default “sort by” option on Etsy. When a prospective buyer starts browsing categories for your items the “Most Relevant” option is selected automatically. How does one item become more relevant than another? More relevant items use keywords that potential buyers would actually type ...…
What is a Tag and How Should You Use it? A tag is a list of keywords that specifically describe your item. You often find them at the bottom of an item listing or blog post and they are commonly used in WordPress websites and on Etsy. A tag is more specific than a title ...…
