Handmade Sellers

Are you feeling stuck in your Etsy shop? Are sales starting to slow down despite your best marketing efforts to promote your products? It might be time for a change. If you sell handmade goods on Etsy, you know it's a competitive marketplace. There are millions of unique items for sale, and it can be challenging to stand out in the crowd. If your products aren't being seen, you're not making sales...

It's a new year, and that means it's time to start planning for your Etsy business goals for the next 12 months. Whether you're a new Etsy seller or have been selling for a while, setting sales goals is a great way to focus your efforts, measure your progress, and achieve big things in your Etsy business. However, knowing where to start when setting goals for your Etsy shop can be challenging. Wha...

We kick off 2023 by diving deep into these three key topics that will help you take your Etsy business to the next level: raising prices, starting a brand new shop, and mastering social media marketing. As your handmade business grows, you may find that you need to make some changes to keep up with the demand and remain profitable. One of the most common questions we get from handmade sellers like...

As a handmade seller, you always look for new and creative ways to market your products and Etsy shop. You have probably tried all the traditional methods, such as SEO, blog posts, and social media marketing. But what about TikTok? TikTok is a social media platform that is quickly gaining popularity with all age groups. The power of TikTok for business should never be underestimated. If you’re not...

Etsy is a giant marketplace for creative entrepreneurs, but it can take a lot of work to stand out and get noticed. Our guest, Shannon Cloversettle, law enforcement wife, dog mom, and an Etsy seller, took part in our Etsy Accelerator program and saw her sales soar as a result. Shannon’s shop, OakOwlBoutique, is a pet bandana shop. She creates handmade over the collar reversible pet bandanas with f...

Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner, and that means it's time to start thinking about your Etsy shop and how you can make the most of the world's biggest handmade seller event of the year – Etsy's Cyber Week. Many shoppers start their holiday shopping during Cyber Week, which runs from Friday, November 18, to Wednesday, November 30. As a handmade seller on Etsy, you likely put a...

In this episode, we will share the success story of Kylie Loy, an illustrator and designer from Melbourne, Australia, and the owner of two successful Etsy shops – ‘HappyJoyGraphics’ and ‘HappyJoyDecor.’ In just 18 months, she has grown her business exponentially, taking it from $1,000 a month in sales to $2-5,000 a month. Her success is even more impressive when you consider that she is a particip...

When it comes to selling on Etsy, there are many ways you can go about doing so. You can do what you think works best for your business or try out the strategies of other sellers. But are you ready to grow your Etsy sales like never before? That's what our Etsy Accelerator is all about! It's a community of sellers who are willing to learn proven sales and marketing strategies that can ta...

While the ongoing pandemic has been tough on businesses, it has also presented an opportunity for e-commerce businesses to thrive. Online platforms such as Etsy have seen a surge in popularity as people shop from the safety of their homes. The holiday season is a make-or-break time for many small businesses. Small businesses such as our Etsy shops are often the first to feel the effects of a reces...

As the leaves begin to change color and the air gets crisp, we know that Fall is right around the corner. And with Fall comes a whole new set of trends to get excited about! As an Etsy seller, it's essential to ensure your product line is on trend to attract buyers and keep them coming back. To help you get started, we've put together a list of Fall Etsy trends that are expected to be popular this...

Have you ever wondered why some sellers rank so high on Etsy search while others seem to get lost in the shuffle? SEO is the reason. It's a strategic process that requires constant tweaking and optimization. If you are not familiar with SEO best practices, it can be challenging to get noticed among the thousands of other sellers on Etsy. In this episode, we'll look at the three (3) common mistakes...

Etsy is a great platform to sell handmade goods. The Etsy audience has demographically proven to be very receptive to handmade products over the years. But sometimes, even with all the potential customers, there are on Etsy, you can still struggle to find success. This can happen for various reasons, but one of the main reasons it happens is because you aren't taking full advantage of all the mark...

If you are an Etsy seller, or you want to be, then having a collaboration is one way to get more revenue. Etsy collaborations can bring together powerhouses in the same niche market and lead to networking opportunities that will boost your Etsy business. In today's episode, Jennifer Jeremiah joins us in going over some of the best ways for Etsy sellers to find and establish potential collaborators...

Etsy is a unique and the go-to online marketplace for handcrafted items, vintage goods and supplies. While Etsy is perfect for small businesses, it can be difficult to find your true bestsellers and make the most out of SEO on Etsy. It is important to know how your customers search for products on Etsy. If you have several listings for similar items, it's important to know which listing is getting...

When most people think of Etsy, they think of arts and crafts. And while that is a big part of the platform (it does have “Etsy” in the name), there is also a vast array of other items for sale, from vintage finds to handmade jewelry. There are a lot of pieces to Etsy success - from crafting the perfect product listings with great photos to securing sweet social media visibility. But it’s importan...

We all know that data is essential to understanding our businesses and growing our sales. But looking at data can sometimes feel like a daunting task. Where do you even begin? As an Etsy seller, you know that generating traffic to your listings is key to making sales. But what are the best ways to generate traffic? And how can you tell if your efforts are paying off? Don't worry, I'm here to help!...

For Christine Hampton, starting an Etsy e-commerce business was incredibly challenging. She was selling bleached sport t-shirts, a product with much potential, but she couldn't get her t-shirts found for months. Making only one sale, she was determined and motivated to make her Sports Mom Shirt Shop business a success by joining our Etsy Accelerator. In less than two months, she sold over 200 blea...

Etsy is one of the fastest growing marketplaces on the internet- what started as a site where people could sell their crafts has now blossomed into something much more expansive and inclusive - with millions of active buyers purchasing everything from handmade jewelry to vintage clothing. And since Etsy is both international and growing rapidly, there are plenty of opportunities for you too! In th...

To kick off our June episodes, we'll be hearing another success story from one of our Etsy Accelerator members! Terra Maroun is the owner of Essential Blooms, creating and selling bath teas and other self-care products that would not only heal and nourish your body but are also safe, gentle, and powered by nature. In 2019, Terra started experimenting with bath products for self-care. She made the...

The summer slump is a common phenomenon in the business world. Sales often dip below what they were during winter months, despite having more time to make up for it! What can you do? That's just one of many questions that Jenny will answer on this episode; she'll also talk about how important visibility and awareness are when selling seasonal products. In addition, Jenny will share ways on how to...

In this episode, Jenny will answer questions pertaining to Average Order Value and what it means for your business. In addition, she looks at why you should care about average order values in identifying products that are most profitable as well as indicating where there may be opportunities of increasing prices on items or adding more expensive ones! Jenny also shares her tips for making sure tha...

Almost every Etsy seller has the same goal: to increase Etsy sales. This is a business that can be done at home and it's easy to get started, but many Etsy sellers struggle to find success. Luckily for our guest, April Spayd, she found a strategy through our Etsy Accelerator which involves utilizing SEO that increased her Etsy Sales by four times in just 30 days! Let's take a closer look at what s...

How many Etsy listings do you need? Etsy SEO titles are short or long, which should you use? How should you prioritize your time in managing your Etsy shop? These are some questions that Jenny will answer in this episode. Etsy is a great marketplace for you, sellers to sell your products and reach a larger audience than you could otherwise. But it's not easy to get those products found with so man...

Have you ever wondered why some sellers rank so high on Etsy search while others seem to get lost in the shuffle? SEO is the reason. It's a strategic process that requires constant tweaking and optimization. If you are not familiar with SEO best practices, it can be challenging to get noticed among the thousands of other sellers on Etsy. In this episode, we'll look at the three (3) common mistakes...

Social media marketing is the hottest trend for business owners around the world. Many people have already adopted social media into their daily lives and are planning on spending more time on it in the future. This is a great thing for businesses who use social media to promote themselves. It can help you get new customers, increase brand recognition and drive more traffic to your site. Marketing...