Hey, we all have to start somewhere! If you’re new on Etsy and agonizing over how long it takes to actually get your first sale, this short guide will shed some light on your temporary issue. Learn all you need to know in order to overcome it, to score your first sale AND to have … Read more
Want to kick ass on Etsy (and make a living out of it in the process)? Sure you do! But how do you increase your sales on Etsy in a considerable way? Well, today we’re going to decode the process. Spoiler: some of these will most definitely not be new to you. However, make a … Read more
Let’s be blunt here: there’s no universal recipe for success. What might work for one shop won’t work for the other and vice-versa. And what is success anyway? To some of you, success means lots of sales. To others it may mean securing your first sale after weeks of hustling. And for others… well, it … Read more
Just starting out on Etsy? Here’s what you need to keep in mind as you start working on your shop… There are 3 steps to a successful Etsy store kick-off: STEP 1 – THE SET UP: In this first phase, you’re going to have to do some serious brainstorming. Think about: A) What You’re Going … Read more
What is work-life balance about? It means setting clear boundaries between the time spent working on your business and the time set aside for your family and loved ones. Chances are you’ve started your Etsy business precisely to be closer to your family and to have a working schedule that allows for spontaneous breaks. However, … Read more
Ever been compelled to make a purchase just by reading a product description? Of course not. Nowadays, photos rule our life: from magazines to news feeds, Instagram and beyond, they pack more punch and influence more decisions than, well, pretty much anything. So next time you’re listing something in your Etsy shop, make sure the … Read more
“How to become a successful Etsy seller” is easily the #1 question on anyone’s mind when they look into starting a handmade business. As popular as it may be, this query doesn’t have a particular, battle-tested answer. And here’s why: there is no single, universal and guaranteed recipe for success. Businesses are as unique as … Read more
If you’re selling on Etsy, you’re not just in the handmade or artisanal business, you’re also in the business of swaying clients. Easy to say but tricky to implement? Not really. Etsy provides you with a solid framework for swaying clients into buying from you over and over again. That is… if you know what … Read more
Contrary to what you’d expect, this post is not going to be about banners, shop icons or any of that stuff. In fact, it won’t be about graphics at all. Because, if you’ve ever wondered how to make your Etsy shop stand out, you must have realized that the answer to this question is not … Read more
Be honest: have you ever googled Etsy success stories? Of course you have. There’s no Etsy seller who can possibly resist the fascination of this particular secret sauce and escape the tormenting questions that come with not knowing its recipe: “What are they doing and I’m not?” or “What does their shop have that mine … Read more