The Modern Etsy Seller Podcast

In this episode I'm answering the question, "What happen to the bestseller badge?" It looks like the badge has disappeared from Etsy's search results. Is this a permanent change? I'll share what I've noticed, explain a workaround that still works, and talk about why this change has both pros and cons for Etsy sellers. Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify Get...

In this episode, I'm sharing the only two marketing things I'd set up if I were starting an Etsy shop today, two small background systems that quietly work for you while you focus on what actually grows your shop: creating and listing products. I'll walk you through Etsy's Share & Save program (and why you should join it before you even publish your first listing), how to b...

In today's episode I'm answering the question, "Can I use more than one print provider?"  It's one of those questions that seems like it should have a simple yes or no answer... but there's a little more to it than that. Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify Get my newsletter:  melissacarroll.co/newsletter Have a question for What You're Wondering? Submit...

Good customer service can make or break your Etsy shop. Complaints and bad reviews come with being an Etsy shop owner.   In this episode, I'm sharing the framework I've developed running my own Etsy shops: every customer issue tends to fall into one of three buckets. And once you know which bucket you're dealing with, you know exactly what to do. We're talking about legitimate...

In this episode of What You're Wondering I'm answering the question "Should I use ads when just starting out". Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify Get my newsletter:  melissacarroll.co/newsletter Have a question for What You're Wondering? Submit it to melissacarroll.co/question Find me online: Website: melissacarroll.co Instagram: @TheModernEtsySeller Enjoying th...

In this episode, I'm walking through the four decisions I made early on that made building my print on demand Etsy shop so much easier, faster, and more sustainable. From staying focused on one giftable product, to the kind of designs that consistently sell, to the mindset shift that kept me from quitting when I doubted myself. If you're building your Etsy shop in the small pockets of ti...

In today's episode, I'm answering the question:  Do I need to add video to my Etsy listings?  And as I say in the episode, send me an email if you'd like help creating a video from your images in Canva. melissa@melissacarroll.co Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify Get my newsletter:  melissacarroll.co/newsletter Have a question for What You're Wondering? Submit it to...

There's a reason some Etsy sellers push through the hard seasons and keep building while others quit and it usually has nothing to do with talent, creativity, or even strategy. It comes down to mindset. In this episode I'm sharing four mindset shifts that I believe every successful Etsy seller has had to make at some point. We're talking about moving from testing the water to busine...

In today's episode I'm answering the question: do you need an LLC to open an Etsy shop? I'll share what that actually means, the reasons some sellers eventually choose to form an LLC, and why this is a decision that can wait until your business is actually up and running. Don't let a legal question be the reason your shop isn't open yet. Want My Help? If you want personali...

Are you spending time on your Etsy shop but not seeing your shop move forward? In this episode, I'm breaking down five of the biggest time traps Etsy sellers fall into and sharing exactly what to do instead. If you're a busy woman building your shop in the margins of a full life, this episode will help you make sure every minute you spend is actually working for you.. Follow the show: 🎙️...

In this episode of What You're Wondering, I'm going over the difference between views and visits.   Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify Get my newsletter:  melissacarroll.co/newsletter Have a question for What You're Wondering? Submit it to melissacarroll.co/question Find me online: Website: melissacarroll.co Instagram: @TheModernEtsySeller Enjoying the show? Leave a revie...

In this episode we're wrapping up the 3S Listing Framework with the third and final S — Secure the Sale. Getting views and clicks is a win, but if buyers are landing on your listing and leaving without purchasing, your listing has a dead end somewhere inside it. In this episode I break down the questions every buyer brings to your listing, where those answers need to live, and the specific ar...

WYW 7. In today's what you're wondering I'm answering the question "Should I Get Printify Premium?" I'm breaking down exactly how to know when Premium makes financial sense for your shop — and when it doesn't. It comes down to one number, and I'll show you how to find it. Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify Get my newsletter:  melissacarroll.co/new...

In this episode we're tackling the second S in the 3S Listing Framework — Stop the Scroll. Your SEO can be perfect and your listing can be showing up in search, but if a buyer scrolls right past it, none of that matters. In this episode I break down the three layers that work together to get someone to pause and click: the product, the design, and the image. We talk about what actually trigge...

WYW 6: In this episode I'm answering the Etsy question "Which is Better, A Niche Store or a General Store?" I break down how I define each type of store, including the two very different ways you can approach a niche store, and the real pros and cons of each. But the real take away is that the answer to which is better matters a lot less than the one move every new seller should mak...

Last week I introduced the 3S Listing Framework: the three jobs every listing has to do to make money on Etsy. If you missed it, you may want to go back and listen to Episode 11 where I give an overview of each job.. This is Part 1 of the deep dive series and we're starting with the first job: Show Up in Search. Because before a buyer can click your listing and buy it, Etsy has to show it to...

Etsy just rolled out one of the biggest personalization updates in years and if you sell anything personalized or you've been thinking about adding personalization to your products, this one is worth knowing about right now. In this bonus episode I'm breaking down exactly what changed, what it means for your shop, and what to do with your existing listings.  Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Pod...

If you have listings that aren't making sales and you don't know why, this episode is for you. Today I'm introducing the 3S Listing Framework — the framework I use to build every listing in my shop and the one I come back to every time a listing isn't performing the way it should. Every Etsy listing has three jobs. It needs to Show Up in search, Stop the Scroll, and Secure the...

WYW 5: In this episode I'm answering the Etsy question "How Many Listings Do I Need Before I'll Start Making Sales on Etsy?" I'll walk you through why there's no magic number, what goal to work toward instead, and why celebrating the wins that happen long before the sales is key to staying motivated and building momentum. Have a question you'd like me to answer o...

That voice in your head that sounds so responsible — the one that says the timing isn't right, the market is too crowded, you don't have the skills or the time — has a name. I call it the Protector voice. And in this episode we are talking about exactly what it has been telling you about starting a print on demand Etsy shop and why almost none of it is actually true. I'm walking thr...

WYW 1: In this episode I'm answering the Etsy question "Do I Need Social Media to Sell on Etsy?" If you've been putting off starting your shop because you don't want to be on social media — or you're already selling and wondering if you're missing out — this one is for you. Have a question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? Submit it at melissacarr...

WYW 2: In this episode I'm answering the Etsy question "How Do I Get Reviews on Etsy?"  Whether you're brand new with zero sales or just struggling to get your first reviews, I'm breaking down the right way to ask — and what Etsy's own policy says about it. Have a question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? Submit it at melissacarroll.co/question Free R...

WYW 3: In this episode I'm answering the Etsy question "Should I Offer Free Shipping on My Etsy Shop?" I walk you through how to think about the math, what your competition is doing and why it matters, and how to split test if you're not sure. Have a question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? Submit it at melissacarroll.co/question Mentioned in this episode: Ets...

WYW 4: In this episode I'm answering the Etsy question "Should I Price Low When Starting on Etsy to Get Sales?" I'll walk you through why low prices can actually work against you on Etsy and how to think about pricing from day one. Have a question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? Submit it at melissacarroll.co/question Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spot...

Welcome to The Modern Etsy Seller — the podcast for busy women who want to build a profitable Etsy print-on-demand business on their own terms. In this first episode, I'm sharing my Etsy journey. From three sales in five months to over $175,000 in revenue 13 months later across two successful Etsy shops, all built in the margins of my full-time teaching job and  busy family life. I'm ope...