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 are Some Traits of Top Sellers? You have probably heard a million times about the importance of SEO, having good photos, and having great customer service, but there are other less obvious things happening behind the scenes that lead to people becoming top sellers. Here are a few characteristics of top sellers. They are ...…
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 ...…
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 ...…
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 ...…
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 is a Reseller on Etsy? The term “reseller” has been widely publicized recently and I have received numerous questions about them. Here is what you need to know about resellers. What is a Reseller? – A reseller sells items that are not handmade by them personally or by someone that is a part of ...…
How Do Money Orders Work? When you get set up to sell your handmade items online you will need to choose the forms of payments you will accept. One of them is the money order. Here is what you need to know, starting with the basics. What is a money order? A money order is ...…
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 ...…
