Handmade & Beyond Podcast: Recent Episodes

LL Divens Etsy Entrepreneur Success Coach & Seller

I help other people start, build, and grow their handmade and Etsy businesses so that they can make extra money pursuing their passion. I am a real seller that makes their entire living off Etsy and my handmade business. I teach others how to do the same.

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I show how I use the ChatGPT Etsy plugin for Etsy trend research, niche validation, SEO, product ideas, and Pinterest content. Learn how to research Etsy bestsellers, find laser-engraved dog product opportunities, review listing URLs, and build a Pinterest posting workflow for your Etsy shop.

🚀 Want to grow your Etsy shop faster? Join 600+ serious sellers inside Etsy Games — POD AI Automations for Etsy, the Traffic Challenge + Community starting at just $4/month 👇

https://www.skool.com/etsygamesvip

👕My Favorite POD Supplier for Etsy:

https://try.gelato.com/ue8xj46w9d6b

30% off first purchase within 3 days

🥇My favorite social media scheduler that I automate 100% with Claude: https://blotato.com/?ref=LLEtsy

🙌My Favorite Tool For Etsy Product Photos & Videos!

Use Code Etsy at checkout for 2 months free!

https://kittl.pxf.io/2RRrAA

📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook- Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide- A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

Watch These Other Amazing AI Automation Videos to Grow & Improve Your Etsy Business👇

https://youtu.be/SbHPWpBGw_o

https://youtu.be/hB8fo-iteLo

https://youtu.be/-cJsJEs2cWw

00:00 Why the ChatGPT Etsy plugin matters 00:22 What this Etsy plugin walkthrough covers 00:40 Installing the Etsy plugin in ChatGPT 01:05 Understanding the plugin's core capabilities 01:27 Etsy product research and SEO use cases 02:28 Etsy seller community and automation resources 03:08 Etsy trend and niche research prompt 04:03 Researching laser-engraved dog product demand 04:57 Reviewing subniches, keywords, and market gaps 05:45 Finding Etsy bestseller listing URLs 07:05 Vetting product ideas against live listings 08:25 Building a Pinterest content package 10:01 Generating Pinterest image concepts 11:20 Automating Pinterest posting with Blotato 12:59 More Etsy plugin workflows to try 13:23 Final thoughts on Etsy automation

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Learn how to analyze your Etsy shop data with AI, identify missed sales opportunities, and turn winning listings into more profitable products. I'll show you how to download Etsy listing and order data, use the Etsy X-Ray AI skills with Claude or Codex, improve underperforming listings, and build a strategic 90-day Etsy growth plan.

🚀 Want to grow your Etsy shop faster? Join 600+ serious sellers inside Etsy Games — AI Automations for Etsy, the Traffic Challenge + Community starting at just $4/month 👇

https://www.skool.com/etsygamesvip

👕My Favorite POD Supplier for Etsy:

https://try.gelato.com/ue8xj46w9d6b

30% off first purchase within 3 days

🥇My favorite social media scheduler that I automate 100% with Claude: https://blotato.com/?ref=LLEtsy

🙌My Favorite Tool For Etsy Product Photos & Videos!

Use Code Etsy at checkout for 2 months free!

https://kittl.pxf.io/2RRrAA

📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook- Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide- A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

#EtsySEO #EtsySellerTips #EtsyAI #EtsyShopGrowth #EtsySuccess #ClaudeAI #EtsyMarketing

00:00 Use AI to Find Hidden Etsy Opportunities

00:47 Why Successful Etsy Sellers Follow the Breadcrumbs

01:57 Consistency vs. Strategy for Faster Shop Growth

02:17 Focus on What Is Already Working

02:56 Etsy X-Ray Light vs. X-Ray Pro

03:52 How the Etsy X-Ray AI Skills Work

04:20 Download Your Etsy Listing and Order Data

05:24 Prepare Your CSV Files for Better AI Analysis

06:06 Install the Etsy X-Ray Skill in Claude or Codex

07:01 Etsy X-Ray Light Shop Analysis

09:23 Advanced Features Inside Etsy X-Ray Pro

10:22 Revive Etsy Listings Closest to Winning

11:01 Multiply Winning Products and Fill Listing Gaps

12:01 Retire Weak Listings and Build a 90-Day Plan

12:50 Create a Strategic Etsy Growth Snowball

Watch These Other Amazing AI Automation Videos to Grow & Improve Your Etsy Business👇

https://youtu.be/SbHPWpBGw_o

https://youtu.be/hB8fo-iteLo

https://youtu.be/-cJsJEs2cWw

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Learn how to do Etsy SEO in the new age of AI, search intent, and long-tail buyer searches so your listings have a better chance of getting found on Etsy, Google, ChatGPT, and AI search tools. I'll break down what Etsy SEO strategies still work, what sellers are getting wrong, why poor performance is not always an SEO problem, and how to use AI for Etsy SEO without blindly copying generic outputs. You'll also see how an Etsy SEO Council workflow can analyze titles, tags, descriptions, conversion issues, and listing quality to help improve your Etsy shop visibility and sales.

🚀 Want to grow your Etsy shop faster? Join 600+ serious sellers inside Etsy Games — AI Automations for Etsy, the Traffic Challenge + Community starting at just $4/month 👇

https://www.skool.com/etsygamesvip

👕My Favorite POD Supplier for Etsy:

https://try.gelato.com/ue8xj46w9d6b

30% off first purchase within 3 days

🥇My favorite social media scheduler that I automate 100% with Claude: https://blotato.com/?ref=LLEtsy

🙌My Favorite Tool For Etsy Product Photos & Videos!

Use Code Etsy at checkout for 2 months free!

https://kittl.pxf.io/2RRrAA

📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook- Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide- A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

#EtsySEO #EtsySellerTips #EtsyShopTips #EtsyAI #SellOnEtsy #EtsyMarketing #EtsySuccess

00:00 The New Age of Etsy SEO

00:59 How Search Behavior Has Changed

03:08 Why AI Search Rewards Specific Buyer Intent

04:56 Stop Optimizing for Algorithms

06:39 Core Etsy SEO Best Practices Still Matter

08:42 How to Gain an SEO Advantage

09:48 Why Consistency Helps Etsy Shops Grow

11:44 Writing Listings for Search Intent

14:06 Poor Performance Is Not Always an SEO Problem

15:10 How to Improve Your Etsy Value Proposition

16:19 Why Photos and Videos Impact Sales

17:06 Niches, Listings, and Product Quality

19:42 How to Use AI for Etsy SEO the Right Way

22:39 The Etsy SEO Council Skill Explained

25:40 Live Etsy SEO Council Listing Example

Watch These Other Amazing AI Automation Videos to Grow & Improve Your Etsy Business👇

https://youtu.be/SbHPWpBGw_o

https://youtu.be/hB8fo-iteLo

https://youtu.be/-cJsJEs2cWw

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Learn how to use Claude as a better AI business partner for Etsy, SEO, product research, niche validation, and business strategy without wasting time on weak AI outputs. In this video, I break down the exact Claude workflow I've been using to get better answers, avoid generic AI advice, pick the right model, start cleaner chats, use roles and context, and turn Claude into a skeptical strategy partner instead of a "yes machine." 🚀

🚀 Want to grow your Etsy shop faster? Join 600+ serious sellers inside Etsy Games — AI Automations for Etsy, the Traffic Challenge + Community starting at just $4/month 👇

https://www.skool.com/etsygamesvip

👕My Favorite POD Supplier for Etsy:

https://try.gelato.com/ue8xj46w9d6b

30% off first purchase within 3 days

🥇My favorite social media scheduler that I automate 100% with Claude: https://blotato.com/?ref=LLEtsy

🙌My Favorite Tool For Etsy Product Photos & Videos!

Use Code Etsy at checkout for 2 months free!

https://kittl.pxf.io/2RRrAA

📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook- Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide- A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

I'll show you:

✅ Why most people get weak or overly agreeable AI answers

✅ How to choose the right Claude model for simple vs. complex tasks

✅ Why long chats can create diminished results

✅ The clarifying-question prompt that improves output quality

✅ The "sparring partner" prompt that stress-tests your ideas

✅ How my Claude Council Skill uses 5 sub-agents to score and critique Etsy business ideas

✅ A real Etsy print-on-demand motivational shirt example and why Claude pushed back on it

🔍 Proof Inside This Video

📈 I've been using Claude this way for the last couple of months and said it helped increase my revenue by about 40–50%.

🤖 The Claude Council Skill uses 5 independent sub-agents plus a judge to score business ideas, find risks, and recommend adjustments.

🎯 I tested the idea: "I'm an Etsy seller. I want to open an Etsy print on demand business for motivational shirts."

⚠️ The basic Claude response gave a simple 6-step strategy, but the Council Skill flagged the idea as problematic and recommended niching down into micro-niches.

🧠 I share the exact clarifying prompt: "Ask me clarifying questions until you're 95% confident you can complete this task successfully."

🥊 I share the exact sparring partner prompt that tells Claude to attack weak claims, unsupported assumptions, logical gaps, edge cases, and anything that would fail under scrutiny.

00:00 How I Made Claude a Better Business Partner

01:34 Why AI Gives Weak or Generic Business Advice

02:43 Pick the Right Claude Model for the Task

04:09 Why Long AI Chats Create Diminished Results

06:11 Give Claude a Clear Role Before Asking

07:50 The 95% Confidence Clarifying Prompt

09:28 Turn Claude Into a Sparring Partner

11:21 My Claude Council Skill for Business Ideas

13:03 Testing an Etsy Print-on-Demand Shirt Idea

14:10 How 5 AI Agents Score the Business Idea

15:14 How Claude Skills Work Like Reusable Prompts

16:23 Why Better AI Workflows Save Time and Money

#ClaudeAI #EtsySeller #EtsySEO #AIBusiness #ClaudeCode #EtsyTips #AIAutomation #PrintOnDemand #SmallBusinessTips #EtsyBusiness

Watch These Other Amazing AI Automation Videos to Grow & Improve Your Etsy Business👇

https://youtu.be/SbHPWpBGw_o

https://youtu.be/hB8fo-iteLo

https://youtu.be/-cJsJEs2cWw

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Learn how to understand the latest Etsy seller updates from June and what they mean for your shop, pricing, shipping, listings, ads, and conversions. In this video, I break down Etsy purchase protection changes, tariff updates, seller app improvements, personalization tools, two-video listings, AI-powered stats, interested shopper offers, promo code controls, Etsy Ads strategies, and marketplace insights so you can make smarter decisions for your Etsy shop. 🚀

🚀 Want to grow your Etsy shop faster? Join 600+ serious sellers inside Etsy Games — AI Automations for Etsy, the Traffic Challenge + Community starting at just $4/month 👇

https://www.skool.com/etsygamesvip

👕My Favorite POD Supplier for Etsy:

https://try.gelato.com/ue8xj46w9d6b

30% off first purchase within 3 days

🥇My favorite social media scheduler that I automate 100% with Claude: https://blotato.com/?ref=LLEtsy

🙌My Favorite Tool For Etsy Product Photos & Videos!

Use Code Etsy at checkout for 2 months free!

https://kittl.pxf.io/2RRrAA

📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook- Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide- A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

📊 Proof & Key Takeaways From This Etsy Update

🔒 Etsy purchase protection still covers up to $250, even on higher-value orders, but sellers are responsible for the difference above that amount.

📦 I've personally used Etsy purchase protection twice, including one order around $225, and it worked both times.

🌎 Starting July 9, sellers outside the U.S. shipping to U.S. buyers need to account for duties and import fees upfront and ship with delivery duty paid to stay aligned with Etsy's updated rules.

🎥 Etsy now allows two videos per listing, giving sellers another opportunity to show product use, details, production, or packaging.

📱 Etsy added seller app improvements including barcode scanning for shipping labels, full or partial refunds, detailed order views, buyer notes, gifting details, and messaging tools.

💰 Etsy Ads strategies are available when your budget is $25 or higher per day, including efficient spending, low click cost, and greater visibility.

00:00 Etsy June Updates Overview

00:38 Expanded Etsy Purchase Protection

01:48 More Detailed Policy Violation Explanations

02:50 Tariff Estimator and U.S. Order Requirements

04:02 Etsy Seller App Updates

05:04 Faster Buyer Messaging and Quick Actions

06:04 Listing Thumbnail Preview Improvements

07:03 Custom Options for Personalized Orders

07:42 Two Videos Per Etsy Listing

09:13 Etsy AI Tools and Stats Assistant

10:24 Interested Shopper Offers

11:23 Promo Code Redemption Controls

12:06 Redesigned Offsite Ads Dashboard

12:42 New Etsy Ads Strategies

13:26 Marketplace Insights and Search Metrics

14:32 Review Insights and Expanded Payment Methods

15:27 Etsy Games VIP and AI Automation Support

#EtsySeller #EtsySEO #EtsyTips #EtsyShop #SellOnEtsy #EtsyUpdates #EtsyMarketing #EtsyBusiness

Watch These Other Amazing AI Automation Videos to Grow & Improve Your Etsy Business👇

https://youtu.be/SbHPWpBGw_o

https://youtu.be/hB8fo-iteLo

https://youtu.be/-cJsJEs2cWw

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Learn how to drive more external traffic to your Etsy listings using AI, bottom-of-the-funnel blog content, and buyer-intent SEO strategies that most Etsy sellers are not using yet. In this video, I break down how AI search is changing Etsy traffic, how shoppers are moving from broad searches to highly specific long-tail searches, and how to use ChatGPT, Claude, Codex, Chrome extensions, prompts, and AI skills to create blog articles that send high-intent buyers back to your Etsy shop. 🚀

🚀 Want to grow your Etsy shop faster? Join 600+ serious sellers inside Etsy Games — POD AI Automations for Etsy, the Traffic Challenge + Community starting at just $4/month 👇

https://www.skool.com/etsygamesvip

You'll learn:

✅ Why Etsy traffic is changing because of AI search and Google AI Overviews

✅ How to target bottom-of-the-funnel Etsy keywords with blog content

✅ How to reverse engineer buyer searches from your Etsy listings

✅ How to create Etsy blog articles that naturally link back to your products

✅ How to use newsjacking and trending topics to drive more traffic

✅ How to turn prompts into reusable AI skills for Etsy SEO workflows

🔍 Proof Inside This Video

🦖 I use a dinosaur cake topper listing as the live example to show how broad searches like "cake topper" become high-intent searches like "dinosaur cake toppers for boy's 5th birthday."

📌 The AI prompt reverse engineers 8 to 12 long-tail, high-intent buyer searches from an Etsy listing URL.

📝 The workflow creates 3 genuinely useful blog articles from one Etsy listing and naturally weaves in 1 to 2 internal links back to the product.

🔗 I show examples of AI-generated article angles including "Dinosaur cake topper for a boy's birthday," "Where to buy a dinosaur birthday cake topper," and "Velociraptor cake topper guide."

📰 I demonstrate a second prompt that creates newsjacking blog articles using trending topics, including examples tied to junior paleontologist party trends, a newly named four-winged dinosaur, and the biggest dinosaur ever found.

👥 I share that my Etsy community has over 600 members and includes AI automations, prompts, skills, and Etsy growth resources.

#EtsySEO #EtsyTraffic #EtsySellerTips #EtsyAI #EtsyMarketing #AIForEtsy #EtsyShopTips #EtsySuccess

00:00 Why Etsy Shops Struggle With Traffic And Sales

01:08 How Search And Buyer Behavior Have Changed

02:17 Why AI Search Is Taking Traffic From Traditional Search

03:20 How Shoppers Now Use Specific Long-Tail Searches

04:26 Why Google AI Overviews Are Changing Etsy Traffic

05:25 Top-Of-Funnel Vs Bottom-Of-Funnel Etsy Keywords

06:12 How Blog Content Can Drive External Etsy Traffic

07:18 Why Blogging Is The Missing Etsy Traffic Strategy

08:02 The Two AI Blog Prompts For Etsy Sellers

09:44 Why AI Skills Are Better Than Copy-And-Paste Prompts

11:10 How To Create Bottom-Of-The-Funnel Etsy Blog Articles

12:23 How To Use Chrome Extensions When Etsy Blocks AI Scraping

14:40 Examples Of AI Blog Articles Linking Back To Etsy Listings

16:16 How To Use Newsjacking Articles For Etsy Traffic

19:43 Where To Publish Your AI-Generated Etsy Blog Content

👕My Favorite POD Supplier for Etsy:

https://try.gelato.com/ue8xj46w9d6b

30% off first purchase within 3 days

🥇My favorite social media scheduler that I automate 100% with Claude: https://blotato.com/?ref=LLEtsy

🙌My Favorite Tool For Etsy Product Photos & Videos!

Use Code Etsy at checkout for 2 months free!

https://kittl.pxf.io/2RRrAA

📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook- Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide- A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

Watch These Other Amazing AI Automation Videos to Grow & Improve Your Etsy Business👇

https://youtu.be/SbHPWpBGw_o

https://youtu.be/hB8fo-iteLo

https://youtu.be/-cJsJEs2cWw

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Learn how to use AI for Etsy the right way so you can write better prompts, improve your Etsy SEO, create stronger listings, research products faster, and build repeatable AI workflows for your shop. In this video, I break down the biggest AI mistakes Etsy sellers are making and show you how to use roles, clarifying questions, AI sparring, saved skills, and a 30-day Etsy AI learning plan to get better outputs and grow your business faster.

🚀 Want to grow your Etsy shop faster? Join 600+ serious sellers inside Etsy Games — POD AI Automations for Etsy, the Traffic Challenge + Community starting at just $4/month 👇

https://www.skool.com/etsygamesvip

🚀 In this video, I cover:

✅ Why most Etsy sellers are still using AI the wrong way

✅ How to write better AI prompts for Etsy SEO, listings, and product research

✅ The simple prompt add-on that can make your AI output much stronger

✅ How to use AI as a sparring partner to find risks, blind spots, and weak strategies

✅ How to save repeatable AI workflows as skills inside Claude or ChatGPT/Codex

✅ My Etsy AI Boot Camp system for learning AI through real Etsy business tasks

✅ A 30-day AI learning plan using free tools for Etsy sellers

✅ The biggest mistake new Etsy sellers make when using AI for listings

If you sell on Etsy, run an e-commerce shop, or want to learn how to use AI for Etsy SEO, product research, listings, customer service, and marketing, this video will help you start using AI more strategically instead of just copying and pasting basic prompts.

🔍 Proof Inside This Video

📊 I share a 6-prompt Etsy AI Boot Camp system designed to help sellers learn AI through Etsy-specific workflows.

⚡ One workflow is designed to turn a multi-hour Etsy task into a repeatable 15-minute process.

🗓️ I test a prompt that creates a 30-day Etsy AI learning plan using only free tools and 30 minutes per day.

🛍️ The AI-generated plan breaks the month into listings and copywriting, SEO keyword research, product research and marketing, and customer service systems.

👥 The Etsy Games community mentioned in the video has over 600 members learning Etsy growth, AI, SEO, automation, and shop optimization.

🤖 The day-30 skill from the AI plan is to build a repeatable workflow for product research, keywords, validation, market copy, and customer service templates.

#EtsySEO #EtsySeller #EtsyTips #AIforBusiness #EtsyShop #ChatGPTforBusiness #EcommerceTips

00:00 Why 99% of Sellers Use AI Wrong

01:13 Easy AI Best Practices for Etsy Sellers

01:36 Give AI a Role Before Asking

02:36 Ask Clarifying Questions for Better Output

03:32 Use AI as a Sparring Partner

04:40 Save Repeatable Prompts as Skills

05:24 Inside the Etsy AI Boot Camp

07:07 The 6-Prompt Etsy AI Operator System

07:39 Build a 30-Day AI Learning Plan

07:57 Master Prompting with Etsy Examples

08:19 Choose Your Highest-Leverage AI Specialty

08:39 Turn Multi-Hour Tasks Into 15-Minute Workflows

09:17 Build a 14-Day Action Plan

10:18 Testing the First Etsy AI Prompt

12:18 The 30-Day Etsy AI Plan Breakdown

13:15 The Biggest AI Mistake Etsy Sellers Make

👕My Favorite POD Supplier for Etsy:

https://try.gelato.com/ue8xj46w9d6b

30% off first purchase within 3 days

🥇My favorite social media scheduler that I automate 100% with Claude: https://blotato.com/?ref=LLEtsy

🙌My Favorite Tool For Etsy Product Photos & Videos!

Use Code Etsy at checkout for 2 months free!

https://kittl.pxf.io/2RRrAA

📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook- Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide- A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

Watch These Other Amazing AI Automation Videos to Grow & Improve Your Etsy Business👇

https://youtu.be/SbHPWpBGw_o

https://youtu.be/hB8fo-iteLo

https://youtu.be/-cJsJEs2cWw

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Learn how to increase Etsy conversion rates using better listing photos, stronger social proof, and high-converting Etsy listing videos. In this video, I break down the exact Etsy photo and video strategies most sellers are underutilizing — including how to use all 20 Etsy photo slots, how to create social proof images from customer reviews, and how to use Etsy's two video slots to help shoppers feel more confident buying from you.

If you're getting traffic but not enough Etsy sales, your problem may not be your keywords — it may be your listing conversion. I'll show you how to make your Etsy listings more trustworthy, more visual, and more persuasive so shoppers can quickly understand your product and feel confident clicking "add to cart."

🚀 Want to grow your Etsy shop faster? Join 600+ serious sellers inside Etsy Games — AI Automations for Etsy, the Traffic Challenge + Community starting at just $4/month 👇

https://www.skool.com/etsygamesvip

👕My Favorite POD Supplier for Etsy:

https://try.gelato.com/ue8xj46w9d6b

50% off first purchase within 3 days

🥇My favorite social media scheduler that I automate 100% with Claude: https://blotato.com/?ref=LLEtsy

🙌My Favorite Tool For Etsy Product Photos & Videos!

Use Code Etsy at checkout for 2 months free!

https://kittl.pxf.io/2RRrAA

📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook- Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide- A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

In this video, you'll learn how to:

📸 Use Etsy listing photos to stop the scroll and increase buyer confidence

🛍️ Fill your 20 Etsy photo slots with conversion-focused images instead of random product angles

⭐ Turn Etsy reviews into professional social proof listing images

🤖 Use ChatGPT and AI prompts to redesign customer testimonials into branded Etsy carousel images

🎥 Use Etsy listing videos to showcase product quality, details, packaging, size, and real-life use

📦 Build trust with packaging, unboxing, scale, sizing, and behind-the-scenes content

💡 Improve Etsy sales by answering buyer hesitations before they leave your listing

If you want to learn how to get more Etsy sales, improve Etsy listing conversion, create better Etsy product photos, use Etsy videos correctly, and turn reviews into social proof images, this video will walk you through the exact strategies I recommend.

#EtsySeller #EtsySEO #EtsyTips #EtsyShopTips #EtsySales #EtsyMarketing #EtsyPrintOnDemand

⭐ Etsy now gives sellers up to 20 photo spots, but the example listing shown was only using 2 photos, leaving major conversion opportunities unused.

🎥 Etsy has rolled out 2 video slots for many sellers, creating a new opportunity to use one video for product detail and another for trust-building content like packaging, process, scale, or product use.

🤖 I demonstrate using 3 Etsy review screenshots inside ChatGPT with a custom prompt to create a professional social proof listing image.

💬 The AI testimonial image example was created for a gym shirt, targeting people who work out, with a modern style, quality as the buying hesitation, and trust as the emotional goal.

🛍️ I show that Etsy reviews can also be downloaded from your shop by going to Settings, Options, and Download Data, giving sellers another way to create testimonial assets from review data.

00:00 How to Get More People to Buy From Your Etsy Shop

00:45 Why Etsy Photos and Videos Drive Listing Conversion

01:28 The 20 Etsy Photo Slots Most Sellers Are Not Using

02:24 Why More Product Angles Are Not Enough

03:00 How to Create a Strong Etsy Hero Image

03:40 Size, Scale, Lifestyle, and Problem-Solution Photos

04:39 Using Social Proof Images to Build Buyer Trust

05:41 How to Turn Etsy Reviews Into Testimonial Photos With ChatGPT

06:51 The AI Prompt Questions That Improve the Final Image

08:47 Why Review Images Can Increase Etsy Buyer Confidence

09:27 Informational, Utility, and Niche-Specific Listing Photos

10:45 How to Use Etsy's Two Video Slots

11:41 Etsy Video Ideas That Build Trust and Show Product Value

12:31 Before-and-After and Digital Product Video Ideas

13:16 Why Better Listing Media Can Improve Etsy Conversion Rate

Watch These Other Amazing AI Automation Videos to Grow & Improve Your Etsy Business👇

https://youtu.be/SbHPWpBGw_o

https://youtu.be/hB8fo-iteLo

https://youtu.be/-cJsJEs2cWw

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🚀 Want to grow your Etsy shop faster? Join 600+ serious sellers inside Etsy Games — AI Automations for Etsy, the Traffic Challenge + Community starting at just $4/month 👇

https://www.skool.com/etsygamesvip

👕My Favorite POD Supplier for Etsy:

https://try.gelato.com/ue8xj46w9d6b

50% off first purchase within 3 days

🥇My favorite social media scheduler that I automate 100% with Claude: https://blotato.com/?ref=LLEtsy

🙌My Favorite Tool For Etsy Product Photos & Videos!

Use Code Etsy at checkout for 2 months free!

https://kittl.pxf.io/2RRrAA

📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook- Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide- A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

Etsy just rolled out a major listing update: sellers can now add up to two videos per Etsy listing 🎥

In this video, I'm breaking down exactly how to use Etsy listing videos to increase conversions, improve buyer confidence, and help your products stand out in a crowded marketplace. If you've been wondering how to add videos to Etsy listings, what kind of Etsy product videos work best, or how to use video to get more Etsy sales, this will help you build a smarter strategy.

Instead of looking at Etsy's second video update as "extra work," I'll show you how to use it as a powerful sales tool inside your Etsy shop.

Here's what I cover in this video:

🎯 How to use Etsy listing videos to improve conversion rates

📦 Why packaging and unboxing videos can help buyers feel more confident

🛍️ The best types of product videos for handmade, print-on-demand, digital, and physical products

📸 How to decide what should be your first Etsy video vs. your second Etsy video

🔎 How to research competitor listings and get video ideas from your niche

⚠️ Common Etsy video mistakes that can hurt your buyer experience

🚀 Why adding videos can help your Etsy listings stand out when competitors still aren't using them

If you want to learn how to optimize Etsy listings, improve Etsy SEO, increase Etsy sales, and use AI automations to save time in your Etsy business, this video will help you take action on one of Etsy's newest listing features.

#EtsySeller #EtsySEO #EtsyTips #EtsyListingTips #SellOnEtsy #EtsyShopTips #HandmadeBusiness

00:00 Etsy Adds A Second Listing Video

00:50 Why Etsy Videos Can Help You Sell More

01:38 Product In Use Video Ideas

02:04 Avoid This First Video Mistake

02:21 Show Your Product Being Made

03:00 Packaging And Unboxing Videos

03:55 Scale And Size Reference Videos

04:26 360 Rotation And All-Angle Videos

05:04 Texture Detail And Close-Up Videos

05:27 Function In Action Product Videos

06:09 Variation And Color Option Videos

06:28 Before And After Sales Videos

06:50 Digital Product Video Ideas

07:54 Researching Competitor Etsy Videos

09:47 Why Two Videos Improve Your Sales Strategy

10:49 Think Like A Customer When Creating Videos

11:08 Etsy Growth And AI Automation Support

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In this video, I'm breaking down the new Etsy Ads changes and what they actually mean for Etsy sellers. If you're running Etsy ads, thinking about increasing your Etsy ad budget, or wondering whether Etsy ads are worth it, this video will help you understand how to use the new ad strategy options without wasting money.

Etsy now gives sellers with a $25+ daily ad budget more control with options like Greater Visibility, Lower Click Cost, and Efficient Spending. But should you raise your budget just to access these settings? Not necessarily. I'll explain what each Etsy ads strategy means, when to use each one, and why jumping into ads too soon can hurt your shop instead of helping it.

In this video, you'll learn how to: 🔍 Understand the newest Etsy Ads changes 💰 Choose the best Etsy ad strategy for your shop 📉 Avoid wasting money on low-performing Etsy ads 🎯 Use targeted keywords to improve your ad performance 📊 Track return on ad spend and turn off listings that are not converting 🚀 Build a smarter Etsy marketing strategy without relying only on paid ads

If you want to learn how to run Etsy ads the smart way, how to improve Etsy ad performance, how to increase Etsy sales, and how to avoid common Etsy advertising mistakes, this video is for you.

I'll also share practical Etsy seller tips for choosing the right ad budget, understanding broad vs. niche targeting, and knowing when your shop may or may not be ready for paid traffic.

#EtsyAds #EtsySEO #EtsySellerTips #SellOnEtsy #EtsyMarketing

00:00 Etsy Ads Just Changed 00:23 New Etsy Ad Strategy Options Explained 00:44 Greater Visibility Strategy For More Reach 01:24 Lower Click Cost Strategy For Niche Products 02:20 Efficient Spending And Default Ad Settings 02:41 How To Change Your Etsy Ads Strategy 03:22 Why New Sellers Should Be Careful With Ads 03:42 How To Check And Adjust Targeted Keywords 04:16 Why Etsy Ads Can Easily Waste Money 04:33 How To Test All Listings With Etsy Ads 04:58 How To Track Return On Ad Spend 05:20 Why You Should Avoid Big Ad Budget Swings 05:42 Which Etsy Ads Strategy Should You Choose 06:28 Why You Should Not Jump To A $25 Daily Budget 06:48 Extra Etsy Business Support And Resources

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Learn what the new AI image law means for Etsy sellers, especially if you use AI-generated mockups, AI models, AI product photos, or AI lifestyle images in your Etsy listings or social media marketing.

In this video, I explain the new New York AI image disclosure law, who it applies to, and what Etsy sellers should do right now to protect their shops. If you sell in the U.S., use AI-generated people in product images, create mockups with AI models, or market your Etsy products on platforms like Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, or Etsy itself, this update matters.

I'll walk through:

🚨 What the new AI image law says

🛍️ How it may impact Etsy sellers

📸 When AI image disclosure is needed

👕 What to do if you use AI models in mockups

✅ How to add an "AI model used" badge to your product photos

🎨 How Etsy already handles AI-created artwork

⚠️ Why product accuracy still matters with AI mockups

📌 What sellers should update before enforcement becomes a bigger issue

The biggest takeaway: if you use AI-generated people in your Etsy listing photos or marketing images, it's smart to clearly disclose it directly on the image. A small, simple badge like "AI model used" can help make the disclosure visible without ruining the look of your product photo.

AI tools can be incredibly helpful for Etsy sellers, but as laws and marketplace rules continue to evolve, it's important to stay ahead of the changes so your listings stay compliant and your shop stays protected.

If you want help growing your Etsy shop with SEO, AI automation, Pinterest marketing, social media workflows, product creation ideas, and beginner-friendly Etsy business support, check out the Etsy Games community.

#EtsySeller #EtsyTips #AIImages #EtsySEO #EtsyMockups

00:00 New AI Image Law Has Etsy Sellers Worried

00:40 Who the New York AI Law Applies To

01:29 What Counts as a Synthetic Performer

02:17 Why AI Model Disclosure Matters

02:58 How to Disclose AI Images Clearly

03:19 Adding an AI Model Badge to Product Photos

04:19 When the Law Does Not Apply to AI Images

05:05 Etsy's Bigger Concern With AI Mockups

06:31 Etsy Rules for Selling AI-Created Art

07:15 How to Quickly Update Your Etsy Photos

07:42 Why Sellers Should Get Ahead of Enforcement

07:59 Etsy Games Community and AI Automation Help

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Learn how to connect Claude with Canva and use AI to create Etsy graphics, social media designs, marketing materials, flyers, shop banners, mockups, and content templates faster. In this video, I walk through exactly how to set up the Canva connector inside Claude, what permissions to review, and how to start using Claude and Canva together for real design projects.

This is especially helpful if you're an Etsy seller, small business owner, content creator, or marketer who wants to save time creating graphics without starting from scratch. 🎨

I cover:

✨ How to connect Canva to Claude

✨ Where to find Claude connectors and permissions

✨ A simple prompt to discover what the Canva integration can actually do

✨ How to create Canva designs directly from Claude

✨ How to make an Etsy banner image using AI

✨ Why starting a new Claude chat can improve output quality

✨ How to send Claude-generated design options into Canva

✨ Ways to use Claude + Canva for flyers, social media posts, mockups, carousels, and marketing graphics

✨ How Etsy sellers can use AI automations to save time and grow their shop

If you've been wondering how to use Claude with Canva, how to create Canva designs with AI, how to automate Etsy marketing graphics, or how to use Claude for social media content creation, this tutorial will show you a simple workflow you can start using right away.

🚀 I also share how Etsy Games VIP helps Etsy sellers with AI automations, Etsy SEO, mockups, social media, coaching, and business growth strategies without spending thousands of dollars.

#ClaudeAI #CanvaAI #EtsySellerTips #AIAutomation #EtsyMarketing

00:00 Claude Now Connects With Canva

00:26 How to Connect Canva Inside Claude

00:51 Setting Up Canva Permissions

01:35 Why the Canva Connector Is So Useful

01:59 The Best Prompt to Use With New Claude Tools

02:42 What Claude Can Do With Canva

03:29 Creating an Etsy Banner With Claude and Canva

03:52 Why You Should Start a New Chat

04:16 Prompting Claude to Create a Canva Design

05:06 Choosing a Design and Sending It to Canva

05:29 Editing the Finished Design Inside Canva

05:56 Canva and Claude Use Cases for Marketing

06:42 Etsy Games AI Automation Resources

07:20 Affordable Etsy Coaching and Community Support

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Learn how to optimize Etsy listings with Claude using an Etsy SEO system built for Etsy search, Google search, AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Pinterest, and buyer-intent searches. In this video, I walk through how I created a Claude Etsy SEO prompt and turned it into a reusable skill so I can optimize Etsy titles, tags, descriptions, image alt text, attributes, and listing strategy faster.

I'll show how this Etsy listing optimizer works, why traditional Etsy SEO advice is missing a major piece, and how AI search has changed the way buyers find products online. Instead of only targeting broad keywords, this system focuses on bottom-of-the-funnel buyer intent phrases, use cases, FAQs, and search-friendly product descriptions that help Etsy listings get discovered across multiple platforms.

In this video, I cover:

🔍 How to use Claude for Etsy SEO optimization

🛒 How to improve Etsy titles, tags, and product descriptions

🤖 How to optimize Etsy listings for AI Overviews and LLM search

📌 How to create bottom-of-the-funnel buyer intent phrases

🧠 How to save an Etsy SEO prompt as a reusable Claude skill

📈 How to audit existing Etsy listings and improve weak SEO areas

🖼️ How to use image alt text and product photo strategy for Etsy SEO

🚀 How the advanced Claude Etsy SEO system scores listings and gives action steps

This is especially helpful if you are an Etsy seller who wants more traffic, better listing visibility, stronger keyword strategy, and a repeatable AI-powered workflow for optimizing your shop.

#EtsySEO #ClaudeAI #EtsySellers #EtsyTips #AISEO #EtsyMarketing

00:00 Building a New Claude Etsy SEO System

00:25 Why Etsy SEO Has Changed With AI Search

00:52 Using Claude or Codex to Save SEO Skills

02:20 Breaking Down the Etsy SEO Prompt

03:01 Optimizing for Etsy, Google, AI Overviews, and Buyer Intent

04:16 Why Bottom-of-the-Funnel Keywords Matter Now

05:14 What the Prompt Optimizes in Your Etsy Listing

06:16 Running the Simple Etsy SEO Prompt in Claude

07:08 What to Do When Etsy Blocks AI Scraping

07:52 Reviewing Keywords, Titles, Tags, and Descriptions

09:27 Using Alt Text, Attributes, and SEO Details

10:55 Introducing the Advanced Etsy SEO Skill

12:01 Competitor Gaps, AI Schema, Scoring, and Multi-Channel SEO

13:59 Running the Saved Claude Etsy Listing Optimizer Skill

15:48 Advanced Listing Audit, Title Strategy, and Tag Improvements

17:24 Description Teardown and AI Discovery Optimization

19:08 Listing Scorecard, Pinterest Angles, and Shop Action Plan

20:59 How to Customize and Improve the Claude Skill Over Time

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Learn how to make best-selling Etsy digital downloads using Claude, ChatGPT Image 2.0, and real Etsy bestseller research. In this video, I walk through a full AI workflow for creating Etsy wall art, printable art, and digital download products based on what is already selling on Etsy right now.

I show how I use Etsy bestseller listings to research profitable digital product ideas, analyze titles, tags, descriptions, pricing, formats, buyer personas, reviews, and listing gaps, then turn that research into a unique AI image prompt for ChatGPT Image 2.0. 🎨

Inside this video, I cover:

🔎 How to find Etsy bestseller listings in your niche

🤖 How to use Claude and the Claude Chrome extension for Etsy product research

🖼️ How to create printable wall art with ChatGPT Image 2.0

📌 How to reverse engineer successful Etsy listings without copying them

💡 How to find gaps, opportunities, and ways to improve existing products

🛍️ How to create Etsy listing assets like titles, tags, descriptions, mockups, and launch checklists

🚀 How Etsy sellers can use AI workflows to create better digital downloads faster

This is perfect if you want to learn how to sell digital downloads on Etsy, how to create Etsy printables with AI, how to use Claude for Etsy SEO research, or how to use ChatGPT Image 2.0 to make wall art, printable bundles, and digital products for your Etsy shop.

#EtsyDigitalDownloads #EtsySEO #ChatGPTImage #ClaudeAI #EtsySellers #AIEtsyBusiness #SellOnEtsy

00:01 Creating Etsy Wall Art With Claude and ChatGPT Image 2.0

00:45 Choosing a Niche or Existing Shop for Product Research

01:32 Finding Etsy Bestseller Listings to Reverse Engineer

02:47 Using Claude Code and the Chrome Extension for Etsy Research

03:27 Creating Original Designs Without Copying Competitors

04:08 Turning Etsy Research Into ChatGPT Image Prompts

04:30 Where to Access the Full AI Workflow and Prompt

05:49 Running the Claude Prompt on Etsy Bestseller URLs

07:16 Breaking Down Listing Data, SEO Patterns, and Buyer Personas

08:32 Finding Marketplace Gaps and Product Opportunities

09:14 Customizing the AI Output for Your Brand and Product Type

10:50 Generating an Earth, Moon, and Sun Wall Art Bundle

11:33 Creating Etsy Titles, Tags, Descriptions, Mockups, and Launch Assets

12:16 Making the Final Wall Art Image in ChatGPT Image 2.0

12:53 Creating Etsy Listing Mockups With ChatGPT

13:36 Combining Claude and ChatGPT to Build Better Etsy Products

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🚀 In this video, I'm showing you one of the wildest AI workflows I've ever built for Etsy digital download sellers. I'm using Claude AI to find Etsy best sellers, analyze what makes them successful, improve upon them, and then have Claude Design completely recreate the product with upgrades — plus generate your entire SEO-optimized listing package. This is a game-changer if you want to sell digital products on Etsy in 2026.

🎯 What You'll Learn in This Video:

💡 How to find trending Etsy best sellers using a hidden URL trick (no third-party tools needed)

🤖 How to use Claude AI to analyze any Etsy listing's strengths, weaknesses, and upgrade opportunities

🎨 How to use Claude Design to recreate and improve digital products from scratch

📈 How to get AI-generated SEO titles, tags, descriptions, and pricing strategies for your Etsy listings

💰 How to create high-priced digital downloads that outperform existing best sellers

📊 A full walkthrough of building an improved budget tracker spreadsheet in minutes

🔑 Who This Is For:

✅ Etsy digital download sellers looking to scale

✅ New Etsy shop owners wanting a competitive edge

✅ Anyone searching how to use Claude AI for Etsy product research

✅ Sellers who want to stop copying and start improving best sellers

⚡ This workflow took me about 10-15 minutes to execute from start to finish and delivered a complete, ready-to-launch product plus listing package.

🏷️ #EtsySellerTips #ClaudeAI #DigitalDownloads #EtsyBusiness #AIForEtsy #EtsyDigitalProducts #PassiveIncome #AIAutomation

00:00 The Wildest Claude AI Workflow for Etsy Sellers

00:22 How This AI Product Improvement System Works

01:12 Launching Claude Desktop and Entering the Prompt

02:31 Finding Etsy Best Sellers with a Hidden URL Trick

04:08 Identifying In-Demand Listings with the Best Seller Badge

04:49 Claude's Full Listing Analysis Report Breakdown

05:40 Finding Weaknesses and Gaps in Top Listings

06:17 Building the Upgrade Strategy to Beat Competitors

06:41 Generating the Claude Design Brief

07:05 SEO Listing Package: Titles, Tags, and Descriptions

07:43 Using Claude Design to Recreate the Product

09:21 Full Budget Tracker Build Walkthrough

11:39 Value-Added Features and User Instructions

12:33 Creating Etsy Mockups and Listing Assets

12:58 Final Thoughts on Cost, Credits, and Scaling the Workflow

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🔓 In this video, I show you 4 powerful Claude AI prompt hacks that can instantly unlock genius mode outputs for Etsy sellers, entrepreneurs, and anyone using AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini.

💡 If you're tired of getting basic AI answers, I'll walk you through how to get smarter results for Etsy product ideas, SEO research, digital downloads, business planning, and automation workflows.

🎯 Learn how to:

  • 🤖 Use Claude AI like a pro with better prompts

  • 🛍️ Find trending Etsy product ideas with AI

  • 📈 Improve Etsy SEO strategy using Claude

  • 🧠 Ask AI clarifying questions for better outputs

  • ⚔️ Use AI as a business sparring partner

  • ⚡ Save prompts as reusable Claude Skills

  • 💰 Build faster systems for Etsy growth and passive income

🔥 Whether you sell on Etsy, run a business, or want better AI outputs, these Claude strategies will save you time and help you grow faster.

#ClaudeAI #EtsySEO #ChatGPTTips #AIForBusiness #EtsySeller #ClaudePrompting #MakeMoneyOnline #digitalproducts

0:00 Unlock Genius Mode With Claude AI

0:29 Why Most People Get Basic AI Outputs

1:11 Tip #1 Give AI a Specific Role

2:34 Etsy Product Trend Prompt Example

3:19 Tip #2 Ask Clarifying Questions First

4:57 AI Finds High Probability Etsy Product Ideas

5:53 Why Most Users Stop Too Early

6:56 Tip #3 Use AI As Your Sparring Partner

7:51 AI Exposes Risks Blind Spots And Competition

10:07 How To Use Follow Up Questions Better

11:03 Tip #4 Save Prompts As Claude Skills

12:12 Advanced Etsy Trend Skills Demo

13:26 Why These 4 Tips Change Everything

13:55 Etsy Community And Final Thoughts

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🙌My Favorite Tool For Etsy Product Photos & Videos!

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📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook- Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

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🚀 In this video, I'm showing you one of the wildest AI workflows I've ever built for Etsy digital download sellers. I'm using Claude AI to find Etsy best sellers, analyze what makes them successful, improve upon them, and then have Claude Design completely recreate the product with upgrades — plus generate your entire SEO-optimized listing package. This is a game-changer if you want to sell digital products on Etsy in 2026.

🎯 What You'll Learn in This Video:

💡 How to find trending Etsy best sellers using a hidden URL trick (no third-party tools needed)

🤖 How to use Claude AI to analyze any Etsy listing's strengths, weaknesses, and upgrade opportunities

🎨 How to use Claude Design to recreate and improve digital products from scratch

📈 How to get AI-generated SEO titles, tags, descriptions, and pricing strategies for your Etsy listings

💰 How to create high-priced digital downloads that outperform existing best sellers

📊 A full walkthrough of building an improved budget tracker spreadsheet in minutes

🔑 Who This Is For:

✅ Etsy digital download sellers looking to scale

✅ New Etsy shop owners wanting a competitive edge

✅ Anyone searching how to use Claude AI for Etsy product research

✅ Sellers who want to stop copying and start improving best sellers

⚡ This workflow took me about 10-15 minutes to execute from start to finish and delivered a complete, ready-to-launch product plus listing package.

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00:00 The Wildest Claude AI Workflow for Etsy Sellers

00:22 How This AI Product Improvement System Works

01:12 Launching Claude Desktop and Entering the Prompt

02:31 Finding Etsy Best Sellers with a Hidden URL Trick

04:08 Identifying In-Demand Listings with the Best Seller Badge

04:49 Claude's Full Listing Analysis Report Breakdown

05:40 Finding Weaknesses and Gaps in Top Listings

06:17 Building the Upgrade Strategy to Beat Competitors

06:41 Generating the Claude Design Brief

07:05 SEO Listing Package: Titles, Tags, and Descriptions

07:43 Using Claude Design to Recreate the Product

09:21 Full Budget Tracker Build Walkthrough

11:39 Value-Added Features and User Instructions

12:33 Creating Etsy Mockups and Listing Assets

12:58 Final Thoughts on Cost, Credits, and Scaling the Workflow

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Struggling with zero views on your Etsy shop? Learn how to fix Etsy SEO, increase Etsy traffic, and get more visits and sales with proven strategies that actually work.

I walk through exactly why your Etsy shop isn't getting traffic and how to fix it step-by-step using real Etsy SEO techniques, listing optimization strategies, and growth tactics that help you get found in search. If you've been stuck with no views, low visits, or no sales, this is the roadmap to turn things around.

Here's what you'll learn:

• The difference between Etsy views vs visits (and what actually matters)

• How to fix Etsy SEO so your listings show up in search

• Why your niche can make or break your Etsy success

• How to optimize your shop for trust, conversions, and algorithm boosts

• Listing optimization strategies (photos, tags, titles, descriptions)

• How many listings you really need to get consistent traffic

• A simple consistency plan to grow your Etsy shop fast

• How to outperform competitors and increase conversions

If you want more Etsy traffic, better rankings, and consistent sales, this gives you the exact steps to start seeing results.

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00:00 Why Your Etsy Shop Gets Zero Views

00:18 Affordable Etsy Growth Community & Traffic Challenge

00:50 8 Steps to Fix Low Etsy Traffic

01:14 Views vs Visits Explained (What Actually Matters)

02:36 Why Low Views = SEO or Click Problem

03:00 The Importance of Choosing a Niche

04:54 How an Incomplete Shop Hurts Traffic

06:19 Listing Optimization Mistakes Killing Views

08:22 SEO Strategy: Titles, Tags & Keywords That Rank

09:00 Why More Listings = More Traffic Opportunities

10:11 Using Strategy & Competitor Research to Win

11:14 Consistency: The Algorithm Growth Hack

14:06 How to Overdeliver and Beat Your Competition

15:25 Recap: The 8-Step Etsy Traffic System

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Struggling to get Etsy views, traffic, or sales? I walk through exactly how to fix low Etsy traffic and turn your shop around in the next 30 days using proven Etsy SEO strategies, listing optimization, and conversion fixes.

Here's what you'll learn:

• How to increase Etsy visits vs views (and why it matters for sales)

• The biggest mistake killing Etsy traffic (low listing count + inconsistency)

• How to choose a profitable Etsy niche that actually converts

• Why your Etsy photos might be destroying your click-through rate

• How to optimize Etsy titles, tags, and descriptions for real search traffic

• Simple Etsy SEO strategies to rank higher and get more visibility

• How to structure listings to match buyer intent and increase conversions

If you're trying to grow your Etsy shop, get more traffic, and finally start making consistent sales, this gives you a clear action plan to follow over the next 30 days.

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0:00 Why You're Not Getting Etsy Sales

0:12 The 4 Biggest Reasons Your Shop Isn't Growing

0:48 Etsy Visits vs Views Explained (Critical Difference)

2:12 Reason #1 Not Enough Listings

3:40 Why Consistency Drives Etsy Growth

4:57 Reason #2 No Clear Niche

6:10 How Etsy Chooses Which Shop Gets Traffic

7:20 Using Data to Double Down on Winning Products

8:08 Reason #3 Your Photos Are Killing Clicks

9:31 Fix Your Thumbnail and Title Mismatch

10:35 Why Video Boosts Etsy Conversions

11:28 Reason #4 SEO Is Blocking Your Traffic

12:04 How to Write High-Converting Etsy Titles

13:48 Tags Strategy That Doubles Your Reach

16:25 How to Improve Ranking with Keyword Relevancy

16:40 Your 30-Day Etsy Growth Game Plan

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Learn how to take advantage of the latest Etsy updates in 2026 to grow your shop, increase visibility, and improve conversions. I walk through the newest Etsy features including AI search exposure, listing optimization tools, marketplace insights, and checkout improvements so you can stay ahead of other sellers.

If you're trying to get more Etsy sales, rank higher in Etsy search, or show up in AI platforms like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot, this is critical to understand.

Here's what I cover:

• How Etsy shop settings updates improve trust and conversions

• Faster listing creation and category recommendations to save time

• New mobile app features for order management and refunds

• Why stable listing URLs can boost SEO and external traffic

• The updated review system and how it impacts your rankings

• How to get your listings shown in AI search and AI overviews

• Using Marketplace Insights for keyword research and trend tracking

• New analytics for offers, discounts, and conversions

• Checkout updates that can increase your sales

If you want to optimize your Etsy listings, get more traffic, and convert more buyers using the newest Etsy features, this will help you move faster and smarter.

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00:00 Etsy Shop Settings Update Overview

00:23 Improved Navigation and Seller Experience

00:39 Importance of Completing Shop Sections for Trust

01:07 Faster Listing Creation and Category Streamlining

01:44 Mobile Order Management and Gift Options

02:25 Refunds and Cancellations Inside Messages

03:04 Updated Payment Management Experience

03:26 Stable Listing URLs for Better SEO

03:51 UK Pricing Transparency Changes

04:24 New Review Rating Algorithm Explained

05:37 Etsy Community Hub Improvements

05:54 AI Search and AI Overview Visibility Expansion

07:00 Marketplace Insights Keyword Research Updates

09:20 Targeted Offer Analytics and Performance Tracking

10:17 Checkout Optimization and Payment Improvements

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Learn how to optimize Etsy titles, tags, and descriptions for more traffic, higher rankings, and increased sales using proven Etsy SEO strategies. I walk through 4 powerful Etsy title strategies that can help you get found faster, improve conversion rates, and scale your Etsy shop with real buyer intent keywords.

If you're struggling with low views or no sales, this will show you how to structure your Etsy listings the right way, match search intent, and use AI tools to generate high-converting listings in minutes.

What you'll learn:

• How to write Etsy titles that rank and convert

• The difference between specific vs broad keyword strategies

• How to structure Etsy tags for maximum reach

• How to pair your description with your title for SEO + conversions

• A proven Etsy description framework that drives sales

• How to use AI prompts to generate optimized listings fast

• New tools that automate Etsy SEO strategies

Whether you're a beginner or experienced seller, this will help you get more Etsy traffic, more clicks, and more sales without guessing.

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00:00 Why This Etsy Strategy Changes Everything

00:20 What Most Sellers Get Wrong About Titles

00:44 AI Prompt + Tool That Speeds Up SEO

01:03 Titles vs Keywords vs Real Strategy

01:37 Strategy #1 Specific Titles With Matching Tags

02:23 Why Matching Keywords Boost Rankings

03:11 How to Structure High-Converting Titles

04:16 How to Turn Titles Into Tags Properly

06:20 Strategy #2 Broad Titles With Matching Tags

07:38 When to Go Broader for More Reach

09:15 Strategy #3 Specific Titles With Different Tags

10:33 Strategy #4 Broad Titles With Different Tags

11:49 How to Write Descriptions That Rank + Convert

13:07 The 8-Part Etsy Description Framework

15:16 Long Tail Buyer Intent Keywords for AI Search

17:03 Why You Should Write for Buyers Not AI

17:24 The AI Prompt That Builds Listings Fast

18:05 New Tool That Automates Etsy SEO

20:05 Live Example Using AI to Generate a Listing

24:01 Final Strategy Recap and Takeaways

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Etsy is rolling out a major review rating update on March 25, and this change could impact how your shop rating is calculated. If you sell on Etsy, understanding how this new recency-weighted review system works is critical for protecting your shop's reputation and ranking in Etsy search.

I walk through exactly how Etsy reviews will be calculated going forward, including how older reviews now affect your overall rating and why recent reviews still matter the most. You'll also see real-world examples of the new formula, how review weights decrease over time, and why this update may benefit some shops while hurting others.

You'll learn:

• How Etsy's new lifetime review calculation works

• Why reviews are now recency weighted instead of 12-month averages

• How Etsy reduces review impact by 50% every year

• A step-by-step example showing how review scores are calculated

• Which shops will see the biggest rating changes after March 25

• How to protect and improve your Etsy shop rating moving forward

If you want to grow your Etsy shop faster, get more traffic, and increase sales, I also share resources and tools that can help you build a stronger Etsy business.

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00:00 Etsy Reviews Are Changing on March 25

00:18 How Etsy Currently Calculates Review Ratings

00:44 Why the New System Can Help or Hurt Sellers

01:02 Why Recent Reviews Still Matter Most

01:29 Etsy's New Recency Weighted Review Formula

01:49 Visual Breakdown of the New Review Weight System

02:06 How Review Weight Drops Each Year

02:34 Five Star Review Example Explained

03:15 Three Star Review Example Explained

03:39 Real Shop Example With Mixed Reviews

04:49 Calculating the Final Weighted Review Score

06:13 Why the New System May Be Better for Sellers

06:59 Which Etsy Shops Will See the Biggest Changes

07:21 Etsy Games VIP Program and Traffic Challenge

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Struggling to get Etsy traffic and sales even though your listings look good? The problem might be your Etsy tags and SEO strategy. I walk through exactly how Etsy tags actually work behind the scenes, how the Etsy algorithm tokenizes keywords, and how to structure your tags so your listings appear in more buyer searches.

Learn how to build high-performing Etsy tags using the 2-word tag strategy, why Etsy splits keywords into tokens, and how to combine tags with your title to maximize relevancy and ranking in Etsy search. I also show how to use the 5 W keyword framework (who, what, where, when, why) to create tags that match real buyer intent and improve Etsy SEO.

Inside this training you'll learn:

• How Etsy SEO actually reads and combines tags

• Why the 2-word tag method increases your keyword coverage

• When it makes sense to use 3-word Etsy tags

• Whether tag order affects Etsy ranking

• How to align Etsy titles and tags for maximum relevance

• A simple copy-paste tag strategy from your title

• How to generate tag ideas using the 5W framework

• The 5 most common Etsy tag mistakes that kill traffic

If you want more Etsy traffic, better ranking in Etsy search, and higher sales, optimizing your tags the right way can make a huge difference.

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00:00 Ultimate Etsy Tag Training Overview

00:32 How Etsy SEO Actually Reads Tags

00:58 Etsy Tokenization Explained (How Keywords Are Split)

01:30 How Etsy Combines Tags, Titles, and Attributes

02:01 Why You Must Use All 13 Etsy Tag Slots

02:30 The 2-Word Etsy Tag Strategy Explained

03:20 How Exact Match Keywords Improve Etsy Ranking

03:42 Can You Use 3-Word Tags on Etsy?

05:31 Does Tag Order Matter for Etsy SEO?

06:31 Why Random Tag Pairings Hurt Your Ranking

07:34 Long-Tail Keyword Tag Strategy for Etsy

08:22 Should Your Title Keywords Be Repeated in Tags?

10:22 Copy-Paste Title Strategy for Etsy Tags

12:11 The 5W Framework for Generating Etsy Tags

15:08 The 5 Most Common Etsy Tag Mistakes

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Early 2026 POD trends are already shifting — and if you're selling on Etsy or running a print-on-demand shop, timing matters.

I'm sharing the exact real-time trend data I'm pulling from Etsy, Reddit, Quora, and buyer-driven platforms to uncover what people are actually searching for and buying right now. If you want to learn how to find trending POD niches before they explode, validate product ideas using user-generated data, and build profitable product lines instead of chasing random fads, this will help.

You'll discover:

• Core 2026 print-on-demand clothing trends

• Niched-down opportunities with high buyer intent

• Bundle ideas that increase AOV fast

• Election, AI, wellness, pet, and gamer trend angles

• Real buyer-intent SEO keywords you can target

• How to integrate trends into your niche (without ruining your shop focus)

• Where to find trend validation data for Etsy SEO

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00:00 Top 2026 POD Trends Using Real-Time Data

00:32 How I Pull Trend Data From Etsy, Reddit & Quora

00:53 Why Trend-Only Shops Fail

01:21 How to Integrate Trends Into Your Existing Niche

02:02 Core 2026 Print-On-Demand Clothing Trends

02:21 AI, Events & Pet Industry Opportunities

03:11 Eco, Gamer & Holiday Apparel Angles

03:37 Election Year & Digital Nomad Apparel

03:58 Niched-Down Product Opportunities

04:33 High-Converting Micro-Niche Shirt Ideas

04:55 Bundles & Niched-Up Expansion Ideas

05:17 Limited Drops & Collector Strategy

05:40 Buyer Intent SEO Keywords Explained

06:08 Clickable Trend & Fashion Research Sources

06:26 Reddit Threads & User-Generated Signals

06:42 Content & Promotion Strategy for New Product Lines

07:08 How to Get a Custom Trend Report for Your Niche

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I'm breaking down the 6 AI Etsy skills that will decide who wins and who gets left behind in 2026. Etsy is changing fast, buyer behavior is evolving, and AI is no longer optional if you want traffic, visibility, and sales.

I walk through exactly how Etsy sellers can use AI to save time, rank higher, and convert better, starting with prompt writing and ending with fully automated content systems. You'll see how to use AI for Etsy SEO, listing descriptions, social media content, product mockups, videos, keyword research, trend analysis, and even AI agents that publish content for you.

I explain how buyers actually search now, how to target bottom-of-the-funnel, high-intent Etsy keywords, and how to structure listings so they show up in search, AI overviews, and buyer-driven queries. If you want to learn how to use AI for Etsy listings, Etsy SEO in 2026, AI content creation for Etsy, and automated marketing systems that save 10+ hours a week, this is for you.

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00:00 The 6 AI Etsy Skills That Separate Winners From Losers in 2026

01:01 Why Prompt Writing Is the Most Important AI Skill

01:22 How Most Sellers Use AI Wrong (And Why Results Suck)

02:13 The Exact Prompt Structure That Unlocks Better Outputs

03:34 Clarifying Questions: The AI Hack Most Sellers Ignore

05:04 Real Prompt Example for Etsy Products

06:35 Using AI for Social Media, Blogs, and External Content

07:36 AI Mockups, Product Images, and Videos Without Creating Them

10:00 Creating Product Variations Without Making Inventory

12:17 Why Etsy Listing Descriptions Matter More Than Ever

13:00 AI Prompts for High-Converting Etsy Descriptions

15:31 How Bottom-of-Funnel Keywords Actually Work

16:56 SEO Funnel Explained With a Real Buyer Example

20:18 AI-Powered Niche and Trend Research for Etsy

22:04 Building AI Systems and Agents That Work for You

25:12 The Future of Etsy Sellers Who Use AI Correctly

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One of Etsy's biggest competitors just announced they're shutting down — and the ripple effects matter way more than most sellers realize. I walk through why this handmade marketplace couldn't survive, what its closure reveals about traffic, buyers, and platform power, and why competing with Etsy is far harder than it looks. I also cover Etsy's recent $1.2B sale at a loss, what that signals about their strategy shift, and whether this could mean a refocus on core sellers. We talk competition, platform economics, declining GMS, tariffs, profit margins, and what sellers should realistically expect next. If you sell on Etsy or depend on marketplace traffic, these changes directly affect your future decisions and growth strategy.

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00:00 Major Etsy competitor announces shutdown

00:24 Why competing with Etsy is nearly impossible

00:49 Etsy's shift to profit and seller backlash

01:13 Why alternative marketplaces fail sellers

01:36 Traffic numbers that explain everything

02:05 The pattern of failed Etsy competitors

02:23 Etsy sells a marketplace for $1.2B at a loss

02:40 Why the sale may be a strategic reset

03:04 Etsy's expansion mistakes and loss of focus

03:24 Signs Etsy may refocus on core sellers

03:40 Public company pressure vs seller needs

04:02 Falling GMS, tariffs, and shrinking margins

04:27 What sellers should watch going forward

04:48 How to adapt and keep growing despite changes

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I uncovered three sneaky Etsy niches that are quietly pulling in millions—and most sellers are completely overlooking them. I walk through real Etsy marketplace data and estimated revenue to show where buyers are actually spending money right now. I break down why these niches work, how they fit into existing shops, and how to use trend data without turning your shop into a risky trend-only experiment. I also explain how to expand your catalog the smart way, validate demand with Etsy data, and avoid common mistakes that keep sellers stuck chasing shiny objects. If you want more traffic, more sales, and a clearer path to scaling your Etsy shop without starting over, this will flip how you think about niche expansion.

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00:00 Three Sneaky Etsy Niches Making Millions

00:26 Using Etsy Marketplace Insights for Real Data

00:49 Why Etsy Data Beats Most Third-Party Tools

01:06 Niche #1 Keychains Hidden in Plain Sight

01:48 Avoiding Trademark Traps in Hot Niches

02:06 How Much Money Keychains Really Make

03:03 Niche #2 Press On Nails Exploding in Demand

04:19 Why Budget-Friendly Products Are Winning

04:46 Trend Research Using User-Generated Data

05:21 Niche #3 Bookmarks Are Back in a Big Way

06:56 Why Physical Products Are Making a Comeback

07:20 Why Niche Expansion Beats Trend-Only Shops

08:06 The Specialist Strategy That Scales Long-Term

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If your Etsy listing feels completely dead, I walk through a clear, step-by-step system to diagnose exactly why it's not selling and what to fix first. I explain the difference between a brand-new listing that never took off versus an older listing that used to sell but suddenly stopped, and why that distinction matters more than most sellers realize.

I cover how long a listing actually needs to sit before you touch it, how to read Etsy listing stats correctly, and how to tell the difference between an SEO problem, a photo problem, or a conversion issue. I break down realistic traffic benchmarks, average conversion rates, and how many visits you truly need before expecting sales.

From there, I go deep into Etsy SEO — how to evaluate your search terms, improve your titles and tags, and choose keyword combinations that match buyer intent instead of guessing. I also explain why listing quality matters more than ever, including photos, video, descriptions, pricing strategy, and perceived value.

Finally, I zoom out to show how your overall shop, listing count, and niche selection directly affect whether individual listings succeed or fail. This is a full diagnostic framework you can reuse on any Etsy listing that isn't performing.

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00:00 What a "Dead" Etsy Listing Really Means

00:51 New Dead vs Old Dead Listings Explained

01:37 Step 1: Listing Age and Why Timing Matters

02:49 Visits vs Sales How to Spot the Real Problem

03:33 Step 2: Reading Etsy Listing Stats Correctly

04:20 Conversion Rate Benchmarks Every Seller Should Know

05:54 When Traffic Is Good but Sales Don't Happen

07:17 Step 3: Etsy SEO and Keyword Diagnosis

09:31 Titles, Tags, and Search Intent Mistakes

11:15 Step 4: Listing Quality Photos Video Description

14:54 Pricing Mistakes That Kill Conversions

15:59 Step 5: Shop Size, Niche, and Algorithm Trust

19:54 How to Refresh and Revive Dead Listings

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I'm sharing a real Etsy seller situation that caused someone to quit the platform—and how it likely could have been avoided. I walk through what actually happens when Etsy issues refunds, why sellers sometimes lose money, and where misunderstandings around Etsy's Purchase Protection come from.

I break down how Etsy Purchase Protection works, what it does and doesn't cover, and the exact steps sellers should take when an item is lost or arrives damaged. I also explain why emotional reactions and quitting too early can cost you far more in the long run, especially when you're sitting on access to millions of buyers.

You'll also learn how to properly guide buyers through opening cases, how to protect yourself on higher-priced orders, why packaging matters more than most sellers realize, and when it's worth following up with Etsy support instead of walking away. This is about thinking like a business owner, not reacting like a frustrated seller—and making sure one mistake doesn't cost you thousands.

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00:00 Why a successful Etsy seller quit over a refund

00:42 Overreaction vs understanding how Etsy actually works

01:30 Entrepreneurship means owning problems and outcomes

02:12 Why losing money is part of running a real business

02:57 My $500 shipping loss and how I handled it

03:44 When Etsy refunded the buyer and I kept the money

04:26 What Etsy Purchase Protection really covers

05:35 How buyers must file cases the right way

06:39 Common mistakes that cost sellers refunds

06:59 Packaging errors that lead to damaged items

07:41 Why shipping carriers don't handle packages gently

08:04 When to push Etsy support instead of quitting

08:51 The real reason Etsy is still worth it

09:14 Extra support, motivation, and avoiding burnout

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I walk through a simple but powerful 15-minute Etsy listing refresh designed to increase clicks, visits, and overall traffic without creating new products. Etsy SEO in 2026 isn't about constant changes — it's about strategic timing, buyer intent, and conversion clarity, especially with AI overviews and evolving search behavior.

I explain when you should not touch a listing, how to diagnose whether your problem is SEO or conversion, and the exact visit thresholds that tell you what's really wrong. Then I show how to align your thumbnails and titles with true buyer search intent so shoppers actually click.

From there, I break down modern keyword structure — root keywords, lateral support, broad reach, and bottom-of-the-funnel buyer scenarios — and how AI rewards listings written for humans first. Finally, I cover conversion upgrades that turn traffic into sales by increasing perceived value, social proof, and differentiation from competitors.

This refresh framework helps future-proof Etsy listings against AI changes while increasing visibility, clicks, and sales with smarter optimization instead of constant rework.

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00:00 The 15 Minute Etsy Listing Refresh Explained

00:21 Why Etsy SEO Is Constantly Changing in 2026

00:44 When You Should and Shouldn't Change a Listing

01:26 How Too Many Changes Hurt Etsy SEO

02:06 Visits vs Views and What Actually Matters

03:09 Traffic Thresholds That Diagnose Listing Problems

04:23 Step Two Matching Thumbnails and Titles to Search Intent

05:06 Why Etsy Title Advice Confuses Sellers

06:31 Reordering Keywords Without Hurting SEO

06:48 Step Three Root Keywords and Keyword Support

07:55 Specific Keywords vs Broad Reach Strategy

09:28 Bottom of Funnel Search Intent and AI Overviews

10:36 Using Buyer Scenarios Inside Descriptions

12:58 Step Four Converting Traffic Into Sales

14:30 Value Perception Social Proof and Differentiation

15:25 Final Framework to Overtake Competition

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Etsy just dropped a fresh round of funded coupons — and most sellers have no idea what this really means for their profits. I explain how these Etsy-funded promotions work, why customers are getting 15% off (up to $20), and most importantly… why YOU still get paid in full.

I also cover how Etsy decides who gets these targeted promotions, why this boosts repeat buyers, and how you can stack this with your own coupon strategy to increase conversions fast.

Then I show you how to leverage Etsy's FREE built-in marketing tools — including abandoned cart coupons, favorited item discounts, thank-you offers, and automated email follow-ups — to drive more traffic and sales without spending extra money.

If you're not using these features correctly, you're leaving sales on the table.

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• Why sellers still receive full payout

• The difference between funded coupons vs your own discounts

• How Etsy targets repeat buyers

• How to set up sales and coupon codes in the Marketing tab

• Using abandoned cart and favorite reminders for free email marketing

• How to improve conversion rates using built-in Etsy tools

• How to stack Etsy's promotions with your own strategy

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00:00 Etsy Releases New Funded Coupons

00:24 What These Targeted Promotions Actually Mean

00:50 Why You Still Get Paid in Full

01:08 Funded Coupons vs Your Own Discounts

01:25 Why "Shop15" Doesn't Work for Everyone

01:44 How to Set Up Your Own Etsy Promotions

02:14 Using Abandoned Cart Coupons for Free Email Marketing

02:32 Thank You Coupons and Repeat Buyers

02:58 How This Impacts Your Etsy Sales Strategy

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My Etsy shop was dead… and I see this happen all the time. In this breakdown, I walk through exactly how to revive a stalled or DOA Etsy shop using a clear 3-step framework that actually works. I explain the two types of "dead" Etsy shops, how to diagnose what's really killing your sales, and why blaming Etsy is the fastest way to stay stuck.

I dive deep into niche selection, competitor analysis, listing strategy, SEO fundamentals, and why most sellers don't have enough data to win. I also cover the importance of listing quality, consistent publishing, and how Etsy's algorithm responds to activity over time.

From there, I explain the real growth levers inside Etsy (SEO, listings, ads, promotions) versus external traffic sources like Pinterest, YouTube, social media, and email. I break down when ads help, when they hurt, and why organic traction always comes first.

Finally, I tie everything together with mindset, delayed gratification, and the exact habits that successful Etsy sellers stick with long after others quit. If your Etsy shop feels stuck, flatlined, or completely dead, this gives you a clear plan to change the trajectory.

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00:00 What a "Dead" Etsy Shop Really Means

00:28 The Two Types of Dead Etsy Shops

00:54 Step 1 Diagnose the Real Problem

01:57 Why Not Having a Niche Is Killing Growth

02:58 Using a Niche as Your Etsy Roadmap

04:59 Competitor Comparison Without Self-Sabotage

06:13 Listings Count Why Sample Size Matters

07:14 Fixing Listing Quality SEO Photos & Descriptions

08:52 Listing Frequency and Algorithm Momentum

10:28 Mindset Time Commitment and Reality Check

12:21 Step 2 Pulling Etsy Growth Levers

13:15 Internal Growth SEO Listings Ads

15:13 External Traffic Social Pinterest YouTube

17:44 Step 3 Consistent Strategic Execution

19:45 Delayed Gratification and Long-Term Etsy Success

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I'm answering one of the most confusing Etsy questions sellers struggle with: how many listings you actually need to post to get more sales — without burning out or wasting time. I walk through why chasing high listing numbers backfires, how the Etsy algorithm really responds to new listings, and the exact posting range that produces consistent growth. I explain the danger of mass uploads, the power of slow and steady releases, and how to use performance data as breadcrumbs to build listings that actually sell. I also break down why product lines matter more than random products, how the 80/20 rule applies to Etsy shops, and smart ways to grow listings using variations, bundles, and A/B testing. Finally, I cover posting timing myths, seasonal strategy, and how to build momentum that compounds over time instead of resetting every month.

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00:00 Why Etsy Listing Count Is So Confusing

00:58 Why More Listings Don't Automatically Mean More Sales

01:49 The Correlation vs Reality of Listing Growth

02:18 The Ideal Weekly Listing Range That Actually Works

02:43 Why Quality Breaks Down With Mass Uploads

03:40 Why Slow, Consistent Listing Releases Win

04:22 How the Etsy Algorithm Rewards Consistency

05:28 Using the 80/20 Rule to Identify Winners

06:21 Turning One Winning Listing Into a Scalable Strategy

07:58 Why Random Listings Kill Momentum

08:49 How Product Lines Help Etsy Understand Your Shop

09:52 How Product Lines Increase Traffic and Sales

11:00 Smart Ways to Increase Listings Without Starting From Scratch

11:44 Why Posting Time Matters Less Than You Think

12:07 When Timing Actually Matters for Seasonal Products

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I'm breaking down the exact Etsy SEO shift that's helping listings hit page one faster—even as AI search, ChatGPT, and Google AI Overviews change how buyers discover products. This isn't about "writing for AI." It's about matching buyer search intent better than your competition, especially at the bottom of the funnel where real buyers live.

I walk through:

• Why page one visibility on Etsy still matters more than ever

• How AI search actually rewards strong buyer intent (not gimmicks)

• The difference between top-of-funnel vs bottom-of-funnel Etsy searches

• Real Etsy search examples that show where sales actually come from

• How to use long-tail, high-intent phrases buyers are already typing

• Where to place these phrases in your listings for maximum impact

• A powerful prompt that helps uncover buyer-ready search terms

• How to adapt your SEO strategy to win across Etsy, Google, and ChatGPT

If you've been stuck on page 3—or wondering why traffic isn't converting—this strategy realigns your listings with how people actually shop now.

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00:00 Why Page One on Etsy Changes Everything

00:32 The Real Reason Listings Rank (And It's Not Luck)

01:08 Why AI Is Confusing Sellers About Etsy SEO

01:29 Stop Writing for AI—Do This Instead

01:59 How Buyer Intent Controls Etsy Rankings

02:18 Etsy SEO Funnel Explained (Top vs Bottom)

03:02 Why Broad Keywords Don't Convert

03:31 The Exact Type of Searches That Lead to Sales

04:10 Where the Money Keywords Actually Live

04:28 Real Etsy Search Example Breakdown

05:12 Why Top Listings Still Leave Money on the Table

06:14 Where to Place Buyer-Intent Phrases in Listings

07:03 How ChatGPT Is Sending Traffic to Etsy

08:01 The Prompt That Finds Buyer-Ready Keywords

09:23 Fixing Prompt Mistakes for Better Results

12:20 How to Refine Descriptions for Page One Visibility

15:13 Final Etsy SEO Shift You Need to Make Now

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I'm exposing one of the biggest Etsy scams happening right now and it's getting worse fast as AI tools become more advanced. Sellers are receiving refund requests backed by fake damage photos that look real at first glance but are completely AI-generated. This scam is hitting Etsy, eBay, and other marketplaces, and newer sellers are being targeted the hardest.

I walk through exactly how this scam works, show real examples of AI-altered images, and explain the subtle red flags most sellers miss. I also share a clear step-by-step protocol you can follow when a buyer claims an item arrived damaged so you don't accidentally refund a scammer.

You'll learn when to require returns, when buyers should pay return shipping, how Etsy's buyer protection actually works, and how to protect yourself with listing policies, packaging proof, and smarter shipping practices. I also explain why pushing back professionally matters and how to handle cases when Etsy gets it wrong without panicking or shutting down your shop.

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00:00 The Biggest Etsy Scam Spreading Right Now

00:24 How AI Is Being Used to Fake Item Damage

00:45 Live Example of AI-Generated "Broken" Products

01:35 Real Refund Scam Example With High-Value Items

02:12 How to Spot Subtle AI Image Red Flags

02:55 The Exact Scam Prevention Protocol Sellers Should Use

03:43 What to Do When Damage Photos Look Fake

04:23 How to Push Back Without Escalating Conflict

05:17 When to Cover Return Shipping vs Buyer Pays

06:04 How Etsy's $250 Seller Protection Actually Works

07:21 Why Sellers Quit Too Early and How to Handle Etsy Errors

08:40 Listing Policy Changes That Deter Scammers

09:27 Why New and Low-Sales Shops Are Targeted

10:12 Extra Proof Steps for Expensive Items

11:06 Final Warnings and Why This Scam Will Get Worse

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I walk through a simple but powerful 9-step Etsy keyword framework that takes you from a blank page to a fully optimized title and tag setup that actually gets traffic. I start with how to define exactly what your product is, then layer in use-cases, buyer intent, features, benefits, and adjacent keyword opportunities so you stop guessing and start targeting what shoppers are really searching for. I also show how to validate demand using keyword tools like Alura, Everbee, and Etsy data so you're not wasting time on dead keywords.

From there, I demonstrate how to turn that research into a high-performing Etsy title using long-tail, buyer-intent keywords placed where the Etsy algorithm looks first, and how to mirror those keywords inside your 13 tags for maximum relevancy. I even cover how to use ChatGPT for brainstorming while still verifying everything with real search volume. By the end, you'll know exactly how to structure your listings so they get found, get clicked, and get sales.

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00:00 Why Keywords Control Etsy Traffic and Sales

00:54 Step 1 Defining Exactly What Your Product Is

02:15 Step 2 Finding Use Cases and Buyer Problems

03:05 Step 3 Identifying Who Will Buy It

04:07 Step 4 Features and Benefits That Sell

05:06 Step 5 Adjacent Keywords That Expand Reach

06:52 Step 6 Validating Demand With Keyword Tools

09:01 Step 7 Using ChatGPT for Keyword Discovery

10:19 Step 8 Removing Broad and Weak Keywords

11:03 Step 9 How to Structure Titles and Tags

14:23 Etsy Title Strategy That Beats Short Titles

15:04 Example of Building a High-Converting Title

18:02 Turning Titles Into High-Relevancy Tags

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I walk through three fast, practical ways I use to find what's actually selling on Etsy right now so I never have to guess what to list. I start with how to spot real-time trends directly inside Etsy using bestseller data instead of old sales history that can mislead you. Then I show how I validate demand using keyword and product tools so I can see monthly sales, competition, and seasonality before I ever create a product.

After that, I explain how I look deeper into actual listings to uncover what top sellers are doing differently, from tags and pricing to product style and positioning. Finally, I share a bonus trend-hunting method that goes beyond Etsy and taps into what buyers are talking about across the internet, including Reddit, Quora, and social platforms, so you can catch trends before they're saturated.

If you want to grow faster without wasting time on products nobody wants, these methods help you focus on what's already proven to sell and put your own spin on it so you can stand out and scale smarter.

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00:00 How to Find What's Selling on Etsy Right Now

00:44 How to Use Trends to Pick Profitable Etsy Niches

01:03 Finding Etsy Trends Using Etsy Search

01:30 Using Etsy Bestseller Filters to Spot Winners

02:20 How Etsy Decides Which Products Are Trending

03:36 Using Etsy Keyword Tools for Trend Research

04:34 How to Read Etsy Trend Charts and Demand Data

05:38 Finding High-Demand Etsy Products by Monthly Sales

07:13 Analyzing Top Etsy Listings for Product Ideas

08:10 Using AI to Find Etsy Trends Before They Go Viral

10:13 Turning Trend Data Into Profitable Etsy Products

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I'm answering the question every Etsy seller is quietly asking in 2026 — is Etsy still worth it, or is it a waste of time now? I walk through what has actually changed on the platform, why the 90+ million buyers still matter, and what most sellers get completely wrong when they try to make sales.

I explain why Etsy is not "broken," why traffic is the real game behind every successful shop, and how sellers who treat Etsy like a real business continue to grow while others quit after a few weeks. I also cover the two traffic levers that decide whether your shop lives or dies, how consistency beats almost every tactic, and why low-barrier niches like print on demand are harder than most people realize.

I finish by showing how competition, value, and positioning determine who wins in 2026 — and how you can still carve out your piece of the pie if you approach Etsy the right way.

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00:00 Is Etsy Still Worth It in 2026

00:26 Real Experience From Years of Selling

00:46 The Honest Answer Yes But With Conditions

01:08 Why 90 Million Buyers Still Matters

01:47 Etsy vs Amazon eBay and Other Platforms

02:52 How Etsy Has Changed Over Time

04:03 Why Entrepreneurs Must Adapt to Change

04:20 The Biggest Mistake Sellers Make

05:47 Why Traffic Is Everything on Etsy

06:16 The Two Traffic Levers That Control Sales

07:15 Why Consistency Beats Everything

08:12 Using Community and Challenges to Stay on Track

09:52 The Barrier to Entry Problem

10:38 Why Low Skill Niches Are Harder

11:44 How Skill and Investment Change Competition

12:37 Value and Positioning Beat Just Listing Products

13:22 Why Etsy Still Has Massive Opportunity

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I'm tackling one of the most frustrating problems on Etsy, getting traffic that doesn't turn into sales. I walk through the real reasons buyers look at listings but don't purchase, starting with how to properly read your Etsy stats so you know whether you have a traffic problem or a conversion problem. I explain the difference between visits and views, what a healthy conversion rate actually looks like, and how long you need to let a listing run before making changes.

From there, I use my Listing Success Formula to show how low, medium, and high visit counts point to totally different problems, from SEO and thumbnails to pricing and trust issues. I dive deep into the biggest conversion killers, including bad photos, weak or confusing videos, poor pricing strategy, unclear personalization options, and listings that create friction for buyers.

I also explain how to use your images to sell value, how to position your offer so it feels worth the price, and how reviews impact buyer trust. By the end, you'll know exactly how to diagnose what's holding your Etsy shop back and what to fix first so your existing traffic finally turns into consistent sales.

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00:00 Why Etsy traffic doesn't turn into sales

01:07 How to read Etsy traffic the right way

01:52 Listing stats vs dashboard stats

02:32 Visits vs views explained

03:58 The Etsy listing success formula

04:17 Why you must wait a full 3 months

05:37 Low visits and what they mean

06:19 Medium visits and slow burn listings

07:13 High visits with no sales warning

07:49 Why photos and video decide everything

09:49 Pricing mistakes that kill conversion

11:03 Confusion and friction in listings

12:54 Using images to sell value

13:57 How reviews affect trust

15:16 Final conversion checklist mindset

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I'm sharing one of the most valuable breakdowns I've ever seen from a real Etsy seller who crossed the $1M mark in sales—and more importantly, how they did it. This isn't theory or hype. It's a practical look at the mindset shifts, listing strategies, pricing decisions, and optimization habits that actually compound results on Etsy.

I walk through the exact principles this seller used to scale, including how they stopped taking sales personally, improved conversion rates, designed listing images that stop the scroll, fixed leaks between clicks and checkouts, avoided racing to the bottom on price, and used photos, video, ads, and customer service to do the heavy lifting. I also explain why consistency, fresh listings, split testing, and treating Etsy like a real business—not a hobby—creates long-term momentum.

If you're trying to get more sales, raise your conversion rate, or build a sustainable Etsy shop without burnout, this is the roadmap to focus on first.

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00:00 Why I Had to Share This $1M Etsy Seller Breakdown

01:08 The Data That Proves This Seller Is Doing It Right

01:36 Treat Etsy Like a Business, Not Personal Validation

02:49 Filling Gaps Competitors Ignore to Win Customers

03:54 Why Listing Images Matter More Than Almost Anything

05:15 Clicks With No Sales? Here's Where Listings Break

06:13 Stop Competing on Price and Build Real Value

07:44 Using Photos and Video as Your Sales Team

08:56 When Etsy Ads Actually Work (And When They Don't)

10:59 Why New Listings Boost Your Entire Shop

12:31 Strategic Split Testing Without Killing Visibility

13:56 Customer Service as a Growth Weapon

15:12 The Real Formula Behind Long-Term Etsy Success

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I share why Etsy reviews matter more than ever and how they directly impact SEO, trust, and long-term sales growth. I walk through five proven strategies that help Etsy sellers increase their review rate well beyond the average, without begging or annoying buyers. I explain how product quality, faster shipping, better packaging, smart buyer messaging, and unexpected value-adds can dramatically increase five-star reviews. I also cover a bonus SEO tactic most sellers overlook that helps lock in reviews while reinforcing keyword relevance inside your shop. If you want more reviews, higher trust, and more money from the same traffic, this strategy stack is essential.

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0:00 Why Etsy Reviews Directly Impact Sales and SEO

00:29 How Higher Review Rates Compound Long-Term Revenue

00:53 The Review Percentage Most Sellers Never Beat

01:13 Delivering a Product That Exceeds Expectations

02:19 Shipping Faster Than Your Stated Processing Time

03:33 Packaging That Increases Gift-Worthiness and Trust

05:03 Messaging Buyers Without Sounding Pushy

06:03 Asking for Five-Star Reviews the Right Way

06:32 Using Bonus Value to Trigger More Reviews

08:44 Replying to Reviews for SEO and Protection

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I asked ChatGPT to help me make money on Etsy—but not in the generic way most people use AI. I walk through a real, step-by-step prompt sequence designed specifically for Etsy sellers who want faster results, not vague advice.

I show how chaining prompts together completely changes the quality of output, starting with proper seller context, narrowing down to a single high-probability product focus, and using simple math to map pricing and volume to real revenue goals. I then use ChatGPT to generate a 90-day execution plan that works with limited time, limited budget, and no existing audience.

I also cover how to validate buyer demand using Etsy-native behaviors (not opinions), how to avoid common beginner mistakes that slow sales, and how to use AI as a decision-making tool instead of a motivation trap. Finally, I demonstrate a mindset diagnosis prompt that acts like a business coach to identify execution blocks and turn them into a short proof sprint.

This approach shows why "How do I make more money on Etsy?" is the wrong question—and how better prompts lead to better strategy, better action, and better results.

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00:00 Why Most Etsy Sellers Fail Using ChatGPT

00:25 How to Use ChatGPT for Etsy the Right Way

00:49 Etsy Prompt Chaining Strategy That Increases Sales

01:11 Why Etsy Seller Context Changes ChatGPT Results

01:28 The Etsy Seller Context Prompt Setup

02:08 Defining Your Etsy Niche, Pricing, and Traffic Sources

03:53 The ChatGPT Prompt That Builds an Etsy Revenue Plan

04:52 Choosing a High-Demand Etsy Product That Can Sell

05:36 Etsy Pricing Math to Reach Consistent Daily Sales

06:24 Building a 90-Day Etsy Sales Execution Plan

07:24 Daily Etsy Action Steps for New and Struggling Sellers

08:32 How to Validate Etsy Buyer Demand Using Etsy Search

09:58 Scaling Winning Etsy Listings Without Guessing

10:22 Using ChatGPT as an Etsy Mindset and Strategy Coach

11:24 14-Day Etsy Proof Sprint to Break Sales Plateaus

11:50 Why Better ChatGPT Prompts Lead to More Etsy Sales

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I'm showing you my "secret weapon" workflow for Etsy Print-on-Demand that lets you pump out better designs + more realistic mockups fast (so your listings don't look like the same generic POD template everyone else is using).

Here's what I walk through:

• How to use Kittl to get instant design inspiration, build a design from templates, and remix it with AI for multiple variations in seconds

• How to validate demand BEFORE you waste time designing (Etsy Marketplace Insights + Alura for deeper keyword/product research, sales filters, and revenue estimates)

• How to create lifestyle mockups that look real (and remix those mockups again so you stand out)

• Why "product lines" beat one-off listings (80/20 rule: find the 20% of designs that generate 80% of sales)

• How to fulfill + sync products to Etsy using Printful so listings push over as drafts, then you finalize SEO titles/tags in Etsy

If you're a POD seller who feels like you're "throwing mud at the wall," this gives you a repeatable system to go from idea → validated niche → design → mockups → multiple listing variations → published product… way faster.

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00:00 The #1 POD bottleneck + the "secret weapon" workflow

00:34 Problem 1: Design inspiration + fast creation

00:59 Setting up a Kittl project from templates

02:23 Editing manually vs using Kittl's built-in AI

03:03 Remixing designs with prompts (4 instant variations)

05:09 Problem 2: Will it sell? Demand research before listing

06:11 Etsy Marketplace Insights (search volume + best sellers)

07:39 Alura for deeper keyword + product research

10:04 Problem 3: Mockups that don't look generic

11:01 Turning designs into lifestyle mockups (prompted scenes)

12:44 Remixing mockups again to look unique/real

13:51 Bonus: Product lines + variations (80/20 sales rule)

18:18 Fulfillment + Etsy integration using Printful (draft workflow)

21:51 Final recap + Kittl promo code mention

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I'm closing out the year by calling out the three biggest Etsy mistakes I've seen holding sellers back in 2025 and what to do instead going into 2026. I walk through why underutilized shop sections quietly hurt traffic and trust, how your photos and listing visuals directly control clicks and conversions, and why a lack of niche focus makes growth harder than it needs to be. I also explain how Etsy's algorithm uses your shop data, how to turn images into sales tools instead of placeholders, and how targeting a clear audience makes product creation easier and more profitable over time. If you want more traffic, better conversions, and a stronger foundation heading into the new year, this is the reset most sellers need.

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00:00 Why These Etsy Mistakes Are Holding Sellers Back

00:49 Mistake #1 Underutilized Shop Sections

01:52 How Shop Sections Feed Etsy's Algorithm

02:33 Shop Sections as SEO Mini Landing Pages

03:35 Using the About Section for Trust and Keywords

04:42 Why Every Shop Detail Still Matters

05:03 Mistake #2 Listing Photos That Kill Clicks

05:45 How Photos Control Traffic and Click Through Rate

06:39 Using Images to Sell Not Just Display

07:43 Turning Photos Into Sales Tools and Social Proof

09:18 Alt Text and Hidden SEO Most Sellers Skip

10:05 Mistake #3 No Clear Niche or Target Audience

11:56 Why Niche Focus Leads to Easier Sales

13:15 Building a Sustainable Etsy Shop for the New Year

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I pick a random Etsy shop and show how I would change its trajectory using just three high-impact fixes in under 10 minutes. I focus on the exact areas that hold most Etsy shops back early on and explain how small, strategic changes can dramatically improve traffic, clicks, and conversions.

I start by evaluating the shop at a glance to set realistic expectations around sales, reviews, and growth timelines. Then I walk through the first major fix: branding and shop aesthetic, including how banners, logos, and the About section influence buyer trust and Etsy SEO. Next, I explain why listing sections are one of the most overlooked SEO and conversion tools on Etsy and how they act like mini landing pages for both shoppers and search. Finally, I dive into product photography and video, breaking down why consistency, backgrounds, lighting, and movement matter so much in crowded Etsy search results.

This walkthrough is designed to help you spot the same issues in your own shop and apply these fixes quickly, without getting overwhelmed by minor details.

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00:00 Random Etsy Shop Review Challenge Explained

00:16 Rules And Why Only Three Fixes Matter

00:45 First Impression And Shop Performance Snapshot

01:38 Setting Realistic Etsy Growth Expectations

02:16 Fix #1 Branding And Shop Aesthetic

03:44 About Section And Branding For SEO

04:45 Brand Direction And Niche Clarity

05:07 Fix #2 Listing Sections For Buyers And SEO

05:47 Using Sections As Mini SEO Landing Pages

06:47 Fix #3 Photography Consistency And Backgrounds

07:46 Making Products Stand Out In Search

09:32 Why Etsy Listing Videos Increase Clicks

10:09 Quick Video Tips To Capture Attention

10:27 Etsy VIP Program And Support Overview

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I show you the exact 8-step system I use to take an Etsy shop from "no sales" to the first 100 orders and beyond. I start with real proof from one of my own shops that's done over $500K in revenue, then walk through how to build a simple, repeatable process instead of chasing "magic products."

Here's what I cover:

– Why your first 10–100 sales feel impossible (and why it's not your fault)

– How to choose a profitable, passion-driven niche that can actually feed you long term

– A simple way to validate demand using Etsy's marketplace insights and external keyword tools like Alura

– How to build focused product lines so the algorithm clearly understands who you serve

– Ways to differentiate your products on purpose: better photos, value adds, materials, and experience

– The listing cadence I recommend so you stay consistent without burning out

– How to "follow the breadcrumbs" in your stats to double down on what's already working

– The 100-visit rule that tells you whether you have a traffic problem or a conversion problem

– Using Etsy's internal marketing (coupons, abandoned cart offers, sales, and when to use ads)

– When and how to layer in outside traffic like Pinterest, YouTube, blogging, or email without overwhelming yourself

If you want a realistic, data-driven way to grow faster on Etsy without guessing at what to do next, this episode gives you the framework I use over and over again.

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00:00:00 Why Your First 100 Etsy Sales Feel Impossible

00:01:06 Proof of Results and Etsy Games VIP Invitation

00:02:02 Overview of the 8-Step Etsy Sales System

00:02:19 Step 1 – Choose a Profitable, Passion-Driven Niche

00:07:17 Step 1 – Validate Demand With Etsy and Keyword Tools

00:13:12 Step 2 – Build Focused Product Lines Around Your Niche

00:17:38 Step 3 – Differentiate Your Products and Add More Value

00:20:13 Step 4 – Stay Consistent With a Simple Listing Cadence

00:22:05 Step 5 – Follow the Breadcrumbs in Your Stats and Sales

00:24:44 Step 6 – Use the 100-Visit Rule to Fix Conversion Issues

00:27:41 Step 7 – Turn On Etsy's Built-In Internal Marketing

00:31:13 Step 8 – Add One Smart External Traffic Channel

00:34:13 Compounding Growth and the Long-Term Etsy Snowball

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I'm pulling back the curtain on the exact 5-step process I used to grow my Etsy shop from just a few thousand dollars a year to over $100K by following the "breadcrumbs" inside Etsy stats. Instead of guessing what to list next, you'll see how to use real data to decide what products to create, which keywords to double down on, and where your most profitable traffic is actually coming from.

Here's what you'll learn:

• How to read your Etsy traffic dashboard like a crystal ball for future sales

• Which traffic sources matter most (Etsy search, app, social, direct, offsite ads)

• How to spot your top-performing listings and turn them into a scalable product line

• A simple 5-part listing strategy to create more winners and profitable variations

• How to use tools like Alura and Etsy's own keyword insights to double down on demand

• Why a consistent 2–5 listings per week routine beats random "throw spaghetti" listing

• The 60–90 day review loop that keeps your growth compounding over time

• How to avoid shiny object syndrome and finally stick to a proven roadmap

If you've ever felt like you're working hard but not seeing results in your Etsy shop, this walkthrough gives you a concrete, repeatable strategy you can start using this week.

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I'm pulling back the curtain on the exact 5-step process I used to grow my Etsy shop from just a few thousand dollars a year to over $100K by following the "breadcrumbs" inside Etsy stats. Instead of guessing what to list next, you'll see how to use real data to decide what products to create, which keywords to double down on, and where your most profitable traffic is actually coming from.

Here's what you'll learn:

• How to read your Etsy traffic dashboard like a crystal ball for future sales

• Which traffic sources matter most (Etsy search, app, social, direct, offsite ads)

• How to spot your top-performing listings and turn them into a scalable product line

• A simple 5-part listing strategy to create more winners and profitable variations

• How to use tools like Alura and Etsy's own keyword insights to double down on demand

• Why a consistent 2–5 listings per week routine beats random "throw spaghetti" listing

• The 60–90 day review loop that keeps your growth compounding over time

• How to avoid shiny object syndrome and finally stick to a proven roadmap

If you've ever felt like you're working hard but not seeing results in your Etsy shop, this walkthrough gives you a concrete, repeatable strategy you can start using this week.

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I'm revealing the top Etsy niches to dominate in 2026 and beyond, based on real buyer demand, long-term sustainability trends, and niches with a naturally high barrier to entry that keep competition low.

My focus is on niches with strong customer demand, long runway, and profit potential, even for sellers who want to start fresh or pivot into a more sustainable business model.

Here's exactly what I cover:

• What makes a niche profitable in 2026

Demand indicators, long-term sustainability signs, and how barrier-to-entry affects competition.

• The 8 best Etsy niches to start or pivot into

I break down equipment needs, skill requirements, market trends, pros, cons, and why each niche is exploding.

• Why 3D printing is becoming one of Etsy's biggest goldmines

High demand, low saturation, incredible product variety, and how AI + CAD is speeding up product development.

• Laser cutting & engraving trends

Why personalized acrylic/wood products are booming and what 2026's "layered 3D art" trend means for sellers.

• The woodworking resurgence

Why buyers are rejecting cheap imports and paying premium prices for small-batch craftsmanship.

• High-end apparel & embroidery micro-brands

Why embroidered apparel is outperforming POD and how digitizing skills unlock high-margin income.

• Polymer clay & resin for pros

The rise of hyper-realistic minis, mixed-media pieces, and personalized micro-creations.

• Metal stamping & silversmithing

Why meaningful heirloom-style jewelry is booming and how real craftsmanship outperforms mass-produced goods.

• High-complexity digital products

How digital files tied to the "maker economy" (3D printable files, laser SVGs, embroidery files) are exploding.

• Scented products & clean branding

Why clean-ingredient candles/soaps with high-end branding still sell—and why they're hard to get right.

If you're planning to start a new Etsy shop, pivot your niche, or scale a more profitable model… this breakdown gives you the clearest look at where Etsy is going in 2026.

#EtsyTips #EtsySeller #Etsy2026 #PassiveIncome

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00:00 Etsy Niche Demand and Competition Breakdown

00:37 Why High-Barrier Etsy Niches Dominate in 2026

01:00 Overview of the Top Etsy Niches to Sell Next Year

01:34 3D Printing Etsy Trends and Seller Requirements

03:51 Using Trend Reports and AI to Find Etsy Opportunities

06:00 Laser Cutting Etsy Products and 2026 Growth Trends

07:20 Woodworking Etsy Products Buyers Want in 2026

08:35 Embroidery and Niche Apparel Winning on Etsy

09:55 Polymer Clay and Resin Etsy Trends for 2026

11:01 Metal Stamping Jewelry Demand and Etsy Search Trends

12:20 High-Complexity Digital Products for Etsy Maker Niches

13:22 Scented Products and Clean-Brand Etsy Trends

14:39 Best Etsy Niches to Start in 2026 (Final Breakdown)

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I'm walking you through the most important last-minute Etsy holiday strategies that actually move the needle fast. With Christmas right around the corner, buyers are still flooding the platform, and there's a huge opportunity to capture more traffic and convert way more of those visits into real sales.

I cover the key actions that boost visibility quickly, including seasonal tags, holiday-ready listing images, fast-shipping tweaks, and the exact upgrades shoppers pay extra for in December. You'll also learn how to use Etsy's trending searches, which coupon settings increase conversions immediately, and how to optimize your shop layout so buyers find the right gift without thinking twice. At the end, I share the bonus strategy that sellers overlook but is one of the fastest ways to align with buyer intent and win more orders.

Main Highlights:

• How to optimize listings fast for holiday search intent

• Easy changes that instantly increase conversion rates

• Shipping and processing tweaks buyers pay more for

• High-impact holiday bundles and trending keyword ideas

• Coupon automations every seller should have on in December

• The shop-section strategy that increases both SEO and sales

• A final bonus tactic with the highest user intent of the entire list

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#etsyshop #etsyseller #etsytips #etsyseo #holidaygifts #christmasshopping

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00:00 Christmas Traffic Surge Why It's Not Too Late

00:14 Holiday Occasion Tags for Seasonal Visibility

00:48 Add Gift Wrap and Gift Messages for Higher Conversions

01:51 Holiday Text Overlays for Listing Images

03:57 Switch to One Day Processing If Possible

05:44 Add Last Minute Delivery Upgrade Variations

06:14 Increase Ad Spend on Your Best Sellers

07:19 Create High Converting Holiday Bundles

08:09 Use Etsy's Trending Holiday Search Terms

09:10 Send Last Minute Coupons to Returning Visitors

10:12 Add a Holiday FAQ Section to Reduce Buyer Questions

11:25 Bonus Create High Intent Holiday Listing Sections

14:03 Why Curated Sections Increase SEO and Sales

14:55 Etsy Games VIP Community Invitation

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I'm walking through the exact three Etsy Traffic Pillars that determine how fast your shop grows and how many sales you make. These pillars—Marketing, Listings, and Money—control nearly every outcome in your Etsy business. Once you understand which lever to pull (and when), you can finally create consistent traffic instead of guessing.

Here's what I cover inside:

• Why traffic is the #1 bottleneck for Etsy sellers

• The three Traffic Pillars and how they actually work

• Inside-Etsy vs. outside-Etsy traffic sources

• How to use listings strategically instead of randomly

• How to follow "breadcrumbs" from your best sellers

• How seasonal and holiday listings boost traffic without becoming a trend-only shop

• The fastest way to test SEO using AB listings

• How to expand your niche through smart sub-niches

• When to use money—ads, offsite ads, equipment—to increase traffic

• How to decide whether you need more TIME or more MONEY to grow faster

These are the same levers I've used to grow my Etsy shop past $500,000+ in sales, and they work whether you're brand new or scaling.

#EtsyTips #EtsySellerAdvice #EtsySEO #EtsyTraffic #EtsyShopGrowth

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00:00 Traffic Is Everything and Why It Matters

00:12 The Three Traffic Pillars Explained

00:42 Inside vs Outside Etsy Marketing

01:14 How Etsy SEO and Ads Drive Traffic

01:39 Using Social Media and Email to Bring Traffic Back

01:57 Why Listings Are Your Main Traffic Driver

02:30 New Listings Strategy for Niche Growth

03:03 Following Your Best-Seller Breadcrumbs

03:26 Seasonal and Holiday Listings Without Becoming Trend-Only

03:58 AB Testing Listings to Speed Up Results

04:22 Expanding Into Sub-Niches the Right Way

05:02 How Money Becomes a Traffic Lever

05:35 Etsy Ads, Offsite Ads, and Smart Spending

06:07 Expanding With Equipment and New Product Lines

06:40 Time vs Money: Which Lever You Need Most

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I'm sharing a brand-new Etsy shipping update that finally makes it easier for UK sellers to ship confidently to U.S. buyers. This change removes surprise customs fees, reduces disputes, and opens a much bigger buyer pool — just in time for the holiday rush.

Here's what I cover:

• The major shipping upgrade Etsy just released for UK sellers

• How Royal Mail Duties Paid works inside Etsy

• Why U.S. buyers won't get surprise customs charges anymore

• How this update helps reduce delivery issues and disputes

• What sellers still need to watch out for (fees, pricing, handling charges)

• How to use Etsy's new U.S.-only pricing feature to protect your margins

• Why this makes selling to the U.S. more realistic during the holidays

• What to expect moving forward with tariffs and international fees

This update is a big deal for Etsy UK sellers who have avoided shipping to the U.S. because of customs headaches. Now you can expand your market and keep things running smoothly with much fewer surprises.

#etsyupdate #etsyseller #etsyuk #etsysellingtips #smallbusinessuk

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00:00 Good News for Etsy UK Sellers

00:05 Royal Mail Duties Paid Rolls Out

00:12 Where the New Shipping Option Appears

00:20 What Duties Paid Actually Means

00:33 No More Surprise Customs Charges

00:48 Fewer Delivery Issues and Disputes

01:00 Perfect Timing for Holiday Shipping

01:12 Etsy Handling Fee Explained

01:19 Adjusting Your Pricing for Fees

01:28 New US-Only Pricing Feature

01:39 Impact on Buyer Demand

01:53 Opportunity to Reach More US Buyers

02:06 Tariffs Still a Challenge

02:15 Why This Update Still Matters

02:25 Where to Find the New Setting in Etsy

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Here's the link to submit a help ticket to Etsy: https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?segment=selling&ticket_form_id=360000108008#issue_sell_manage_listings

I'm diving into the ongoing Etsy search visibility glitch that's causing listings to disappear from search entirely. Sellers are seeing their traffic drop to zero overnight, their exact-match titles not showing up at all, and their shop analytics collapsing with no clear explanation from Etsy. I walk through what's happening, why this glitch is spreading, how sellers are testing their listings, and the urgent steps you need to take to escalate this to Etsy before it damages your shop long-term.

You'll also hear updates straight from Etsy forums, what moderators and engineers are saying, and the temporary fixes some sellers are experimenting with—like vacation mode—along with why you should be cautious. I also share the direct help-desk link so you can skip the confusing menu and submit a proper case with screenshots in minutes.

What I cover:

• What the "total search invisibility" glitch looks like

• Why exact-match searches aren't showing listings

• What Etsy moderators and engineers have acknowledged so far

• Why submitting a help ticket is absolutely critical

• How mass escalation speeds up Etsy's internal response

• Temporary fixes some sellers are trying (and why to be careful)

• How to track updates and report back if Etsy responds to your case

If you're being hit by this glitch, you're not alone. The faster we escalate it, the faster Etsy fixes it—and the sooner your traffic can recover.

Hashtags:

#etsyglitch #etsysellers #etsyseotips #etsyshophelp #etsymarketing

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00:00 Concern About Ongoing Etsy Search Glitch

00:04 Sellers Reporting Traffic Drops to Zero

00:22 Exact Match Test Showing Listings Not Appearing

00:46 Confirmation of Widespread Visibility Issues

01:00 Etsy Moderators and Engineers Acknowledging the Problem

01:12 Why You Must Submit a Help Ticket

01:37 How Mass Escalation Speeds Up Fixes

01:53 Direct Link Provided to Submit an Etsy Case

02:35 Issues With Etsy's Help System and Workaround

02:42 Reports of Vacation Mode Temporarily Fixing Listings

02:52 Risks and Downsides of Using Vacation Mode

03:08 Avoiding Knee-Jerk Reactions That Make Things Worse

03:21 Why More Cases Increase Priority Internally

03:31 Ongoing Reports From Etsy Community Forums

03:44 Request for Seller Updates and Next-Step Communication

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Sellers everywhere are suddenly seeing their Etsy traffic collapse—and many are realizing their listings have gone completely invisible in Etsy search. I'm walking through what's actually happening, how to check if your listings were affected, why this glitch is impacting sellers differently, and what actions are safe (and unsafe) to take right now.

You'll see how I test visibility using exact-match searches in incognito mode, why vacation mode is a trap, what Etsy moderators have confirmed, and the real reason this bug hurts Etsy financially—making it something they must fix. I also explain how to avoid panic moves that can tank your shop long-term, plus smarter ways to diversify your traffic sources.

I wrap up by sharing how I'm helping sellers protect their shops, grow long-term traffic, and stay motivated—even when Etsy throws a curveball.

What I cover:

• What Etsy sellers are reporting about "total search invisibility"

• How to check if your listings were hit (exact-match method)

• What Etsy moderators have officially said so far

• Why this is NOT a de-indexing issue

• Dangerous "fixes" sellers are recommending (and why to avoid them)

• How vacation mode destroys your search ranking

• What Etsy actually has to lose if this continues

• What to do while waiting for Etsy to fix the issue

• Smart moves to diversify your traffic without abandoning Etsy

• The traffic challenge I created to help sellers grow consistently

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00:00 Search Visibility Issues Hitting Etsy Sellers

00:35 Etsy Moderators Respond to the Glitch

01:04 What This Visibility Bug Actually Affects

01:36 Why Sellers Shouldn't Panic Yet

02:14 How to Test if Your Listings Are Invisible

02:43 What Sellers Are Being Told to Do

03:05 Why Vacation Mode Is a Dangerous Fix

03:49 Understanding How Etsy Search Rebuilds Ranking

04:26 Why This Is Clearly a Bug Etsy Must Fix

05:00 Staying Resilient Through Etsy Problems

05:30 Driving Traffic From Outside Etsy

06:15 Preparing for Holiday Traffic and Future Sales

06:38 How the Etsy Traffic Challenge Works

06:59 Community, Coaching, and Shop Growth Support

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I get asked this all the time as an Etsy coach: do more listings actually equal more sales—or are you just burning yourself out uploading random products? In this episode, I walk through real shop examples, my own $550K+ shop data, and the five big factors that actually move the needle for your sales.

Here's what I cover step-by-step:

• The real relationship between listing count and sales

I share how many listings my best-performing shop has, when sales really took off, and why the number alone doesn't guarantee results.

• Real Etsy shop examples (high and low listing counts)

I pull up multiple pet-related shops—from 1,000+ listings to under 20—and show how some shops crush it with tons of listings while others win big with just a handful.

• High barrier vs low barrier products

I explain why more specialized, complex, or equipment-heavy products can win with fewer listings, and why low-barrier niches (like POD shirts and mugs) usually need more listings plus stronger differentiation.

• Random listings vs serving a clear target market

I use a simple "road" visual to show how scattered, unrelated listings confuse the algorithm and your buyers—versus building product lines that all serve the same ideal customer and feed each other traffic.

• Passion vs chasing quick money

I talk honestly about why shops built only for fast cash usually quit, and how caring about your niche gives you the stamina to push through slow seasons and competition.

• The Ultimate Etsy Traffic Challenge & app

I walk through my 28-day Etsy traffic challenge inside Etsy Games VIP, including the app I built that gives you daily tasks, tracks your points, and rewards you for consistent action.

• Throwing mud vs strategy with your listings

I show why "I just need 100 listings" is a trap, and how to use your data to decide which listings to create next instead of randomly uploading whatever's on your list.

• Improving vs staying stuck in the status quo

I wrap up with a mindset shift: how to constantly improve your photos, descriptions, and product lines, and how to outwork and out-iterate your competition over time.

If you're stuck at "I have listings but no sales," this episode will help you understand what's actually missing and how to build a smarter, more strategic Etsy shop that grows long term.

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00:00:00 Do More Etsy Listings Really Equal More Sales?

00:01:02 How My 500+ Listing Shop Hit $550K in Revenue

00:01:44 Real Shop Examples With Lots of Listings and Lots of Sales

00:03:05 Real Shop Examples With Few Listings and Big Revenue

00:03:53 High-Barrier vs Low-Barrier Products and Competition

00:06:35 Random Listings vs a Clear Target Market Roadmap

00:10:32 Passion-Driven Shops vs "Get Rich Quick" Mindset

00:12:20 Ultimate Etsy Traffic Challenge and App Preview

00:13:47 Throwing Mud at the Wall vs Data-Driven Listing Strategy

00:17:17 Continuous Improvement, Beating the Competition, and Final Motivation

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I help Etsy sellers who feel completely lost on what to sell, pick a profitable niche and build a product line that can actually scale. I start by showing you how to choose a niche you're passionate about (so you don't burn out chasing random trends), then walk through real demand and product research using Etsy Marketplace Insights plus tools like Alura, EverBee, and eRank.

You'll see how I filter down to high-demand products, test niches the smart way, and use a "1,000 product" mindset to avoid dead-end ideas. Then I take a dog portrait example and turn that single idea into an entire product line with breed-specific SEO, style variations, and strategic pricing tiers that signal to the Etsy algorithm you're the go-to shop in your niche.

By the end, you'll know how to:

– Choose a niche based on passion and demand

– Use Etsy Insights and third-party tools to validate product ideas

– Avoid "yard sale" shops by committing to one focused niche

– Turn one idea into dozens of profitable listings with variations and bundles

– Leverage the 80/20 rule to double down on winners and expand into new niches (like cats and full pet art brands)

If you want feedback, strategy support, and hands-on help implementing this, I also invite you into my Etsy Games VIP community where we dig into your shop, niche, and product line together.

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00:00:00 Why You're Lost on What to Sell on Etsy

00:01:40 Step 1: Pick a Niche You're Actually Passionate About

00:04:15 Why Chasing Trends Kills Long-Term Etsy Success

00:06:30 My Story: Learning Skills After Choosing the Niche

00:08:40 Step 2: Demand & Product Research with Etsy Insights

00:11:10 Using Alura, EverBee, and E-Rank for Real Keyword Data

00:14:00 Finding High-Demand Niches with the Product Tool

00:17:00 Can Your Niche Support 1,000 Products? (Sustainability Test)

00:19:10 Dog Niche Example: Turning One Idea into a Full Product Line

00:22:10 Variations, Pricing Tiers, and Becoming the Go-To Shop

00:24:30 80/20 Rule, Following the Data, and Expanding into New Niches

00:26:30 Final Advice, Next Steps, and Etsy Games VIP Invite

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Here's my last-minute Etsy holiday prep game plan to squeeze the most sales out of the season—without burning out. I cover fee-saving links, conversion boosters, inventory failsafes, deadline messaging, and fast ways to handle 2–3× order spikes.

What you'll learn:

• Save 4% on fees with Share & Save links (and where to update them across socials and bios)

• Simple listing video ideas that stop the scroll and lift conversions (no logo intros)

• Smart supply stocking, gift-wrap upsells, and packaging that earns repeat buyers

• POD/physical inventory accuracy checks that prevent out-of-stock headaches

• Policy/FAQ refreshes + holiday banners/feature images that match buyer intent

• USPS deadline strategy with your buffer dates and where to post them (banner, photos, bulk edits)

• Batch your life: preschedule posts, canned replies, push notifications for instant DMs

• Handling a surge: pricing, processing-time tweaks, and shipping-window extensions

• Create holiday bundles/sets and use seasonal long-tail keywords for discovery

• Bonus growth moves: holiday shop sections, duplicate best sellers with seasonal SEO, personalization, run sales/free shipping, add coupon + review ask on packing slips

#EtsySellerTips #EtsyHoliday #EtsySEO #HandmadeBusiness #SmallBusiness

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00:00 Intro & what this holiday checklist covers

01:12 Use Etsy Share & Save links to reduce fees

02:09 Add listing videos that stop the scroll

03:45 Stock up supplies, packaging & gift-wrap upsells

06:03 Verify inventory accuracy (POD & handmade)

07:21 Refresh policies, FAQs, banners & featured items

08:02 USPS shipping deadlines + set your buffer

10:18 Post deadlines everywhere (banner, photos, bulk edits)

10:58 Batch tasks: schedule posts, canned replies, instant DMs

12:44 Prepare for 2–3× orders: prices, processing, ship windows

14:43 Build bundles & gift sets for higher order value

15:36 Bonus SEO: holiday sections, seasonal clones, personalization

18:06 Packing slip coupon + review request for repeat sales

19:33 Wrap-up & where to get the downloadable checklist

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I'm breaking down one of the biggest struggles Etsy sellers face — choosing between building a niche shop or chasing trends. I share the real differences, the pros and cons, and the long-term impact on your business so you can stop guessing and start growing with clarity.

I explain why niche strategy creates sustainability, consistency, and repeat buyers — and why trend-chasing creates burnout, stress, and short-lived wins. I also walk through how to blend both strategies the smart way, so you get steady evergreen income while still capturing seasonal and timely spikes in traffic.

Here's what I cover:

• Niche clarity and why it brings better long-term results

• Trend chasing pitfalls and why most sellers burn out

• Sustainability vs. speed — which actually grows faster

• How to incorporate trends without losing your shop's flow

• Smart ways to blend niches + trends for double the opportunity

• How to avoid trademark issues when using pop culture

• Why passion matters when choosing your shop direction

• Building a cohesive shop instead of a "yard sale look"

I keep it real and strategic with practical, easy-to-follow guidance you can implement today.

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00:00 Etsy Niche vs Trends Overview

00:00:40 The Core Question Sellers Ask

00:01:15 Why Niche Strategy Creates Sustainability

00:02:05 Understanding Your Ideal Customer Roadmap

00:03:00 The Stress Behind Trend Chasing

00:03:48 Why Trend Sellers Burn Out Fast

00:04:26 Lack of Passion Makes Trends Unsustainable

00:04:57 Poor Quality Listings and the Yard Sale Effect

00:05:36 How to Smartly Use Trends Inside a Niche

00:06:00 Seasonal Trend Opportunities

00:06:21 Pop Culture Trends and Trademark Risks

00:06:52 Blending Niche With Trending Designs

00:07:13 Why Sustainable Growth Beats Quick Wins

00:07:30 Building a Long-Term Etsy Business

00:07:45 Final Advice and Invitation to Join Etsy Games VIP

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Etsy's new CEO, Kruti Patel Goyal, just revealed her first major vision for the platform—and this could reshape how sellers grow, get traffic, and use AI on Etsy. I'm unpacking all the key takeaways, what they really mean for sellers, and what to expect next.

Here's what I cover:

• The leadership shift and what Kruti's past role tells us about Etsy's next phase

• Etsy's plan to use AI to amplify human creativity, not replace it

• How traffic and discovery are evolving (and how offsite ads + ChatGPT integration play in)

• The truth about SEO changes—why shorter titles might help or hurt

• The new enforcement push on handmade vs. AI-generated art

• Fixes coming for seller support, international shipping, and multiple shop management

• Etsy's roadmap for personalization features, analytics, and even in-person markets

• My thoughts on whether these updates will help or hurt long-time sellers

This is the breakdown every Etsy seller needs to stay ahead in 2025.

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00:00 Etsy's New CEO Kruti Patel Goyal Takes Over

00:38 Etsy's Vision: Keeping It Human with AI

01:30 Less Admin Work, More Time Creating

02:20 Etsy Traffic Trends and Buyer Behavior Shift

03:05 ChatGPT Integration and Offsite Ads Expansion

04:10 Etsy SEO Title Update Explained

06:20 Handmade vs AI Art — New Marketplace Rules

08:00 Seller Support Fixes and 24/7 Live Chat

09:10 Transparent Rollouts and Safer Testing Tips

10:05 International Shipping & Tariff Pricing Updates

11:10 Multi-Shop Management and Roadmap Features

12:00 Image Cropping Issues & Listing Preview Fix

12:45 Personalization Orders and Processing Delays

13:20 Etsy Analytics, Insights & Seller Data Tools

13:55 Etsy Offline Events & In-Person Market Expansion

14:35 Final Thoughts + Etsy Games VIP Invite

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I reveal the real truth about the "100 Etsy Listings" strategy — and why it's NOT the magic formula everyone online says it is. After listing thousands of products and generating over $500K in Etsy sales, I've learned what actually works (and what wastes your time).

Here's what you'll learn step-by-step:

• Why the 100 listing rule isn't enough to grow your shop

• How to use data and the Etsy algorithm to your advantage

• The real reason niches outperform trend-chasing sellers

• How to release listings strategically for faster growth

• Building product lines that multiply your sales

• The simple strategy top Etsy sellers use to scale fast

• How to use your analytics to find bestsellers and repeat success

This is the truth Etsy coaches won't tell you — because most don't even know it.

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00:00 The Truth About 100 Etsy Listings

00:42 Why Everyone Talks About the 100 Listing Rule

02:10 What 100 Listings Really Does for Your Shop

03:25 How Etsy's Algorithm Learns from Your Listings

04:55 The Strategy Behind Making 100 Listings Work

06:45 Why Choosing a Niche Changes Everything

08:22 The Problem with Trend-Based Products

09:50 How to Release Listings Consistently for Growth

11:30 Product Lines — The Secret to Scaling Your Shop

13:05 Doubling Down on What's Working

14:20 How to Use Data to Grow Faster

15:40 Why Intentional Listings Beat Random Uploads

17:05 The Real Key to Long-Term Etsy Success

18:30 How I Hit $500K with Strategic Listings

19:45 Final Thoughts + How to Join Etsy Games VIP

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Etsy traffic might look rough right now, but there's way more to the story. In this episode, I compare traffic trends from Etsy, Amazon, and eBay to reveal what's really happening — and why the next two months could actually be your biggest opportunity yet.

You'll see how to read marketplace traffic like a pro, what these dips and spikes mean for sellers, and why the work you're doing now sets up your 2025 success. I also share five proven steps to rebuild your Etsy traffic fast — the same methods I've used to help hundreds of sellers boost sales when everyone else was panicking.

Here's what we cover:

  • Why Etsy traffic looks bad (and what the data really says)
  • What Amazon and eBay tell us about the bigger ecommerce trend
  • How to prepare for the holiday surge before it hits
  • 5 guaranteed traffic boosters to implement now
  • The biggest mistake sellers make when traffic drops
  • How to future-proof your shop for long-term growth

If you're tired of watching your views drop and wondering what to do next — this is your blueprint to turn it around before the holidays hit full swing.

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00:00 Etsy traffic is down — but here's the truth

00:01:17 Comparing Etsy, eBay, and Amazon traffic

00:02:19 What October projections really mean for sellers

00:03:40 Why Q4 could still be your best season yet

00:04:35 The mindset shift every Etsy seller needs

00:05:22 Why consistency matters more than short-term wins

00:06:25 Join the Etsy Games VIP community

00:07:10 Step 1 – Feed the algorithm with fresh listings

00:08:58 Step 2 – Serve one niche, not everyone

00:10:29 Step 3 – Double down on what's already working

00:11:30 Step 4 – Fix missed opportunities in your shop

00:12:41 Step 5 – Outperform your competition with value

00:14:40 What separates successful sellers from the rest

00:15:45 Why delayed gratification pays off big

00:16:25 Final thoughts and next steps for Etsy sellers

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I'm breaking down Etsy's brand-new international pricing tool—and what every non-U.S. seller needs to know before it impacts your profit margins. If you sell to U.S. buyers, tariffs and duty fees can eat away at your income fast, but this update changes the game. I'll walk you through exactly where to find the new toggle, how to set prices correctly, and which third-party tools like Zonos can help you calculate and offset extra costs.

You'll also learn how to:

• Avoid losing money to hidden fees and tariffs

• Use Zonos.com to calculate duties and taxes before setting prices

• Handle returns and exchanges the smart way under new fee rules

• Protect your margins and ship confidently to U.S. buyers

• Use delivery-duty-paid providers like DHL or UPS for compliance

• Keep your Etsy shop competitive even as costs rise

Stick around until the end—I'll share how to connect with my Etsy Games VIP community, where sellers get personal coaching, motivation, and insider updates to grow faster with less stress.

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00:00 Etsy's New Price Tool for International Sellers

00:00:18 Where to Find the Tool in Your Listings

00:00:36 How the U.S. Tariff Toggle Works

00:01:01 Understanding Extra Fees and Costs

00:01:33 Using Zonos to Calculate Duties and Taxes

00:02:30 Adjusting Prices to Cover Fees

00:02:55 Shipping and Duty-Paid Options Explained

00:03:22 Why You Can't Use Etsy Labels for U.S. Shipments

00:03:45 Handling Duty Fees, Returns, and Refunds

00:04:23 Should You Still Sell to the U.S.?

00:04:56 Is the Tool Perfect? No—But It Helps

00:05:19 Final Tips for International Sellers

00:05:40 Join the Etsy Games VIP Community

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Etsy's stock just dropped — and I'm breaking down exactly what that means for sellers like us. 🚨 This isn't just another market headline — it's a major shift that could shape your shop's future.

Here's what's really going on:

  • A new CEO is stepping in to replace Josh Silverman after 8 years of mixed reactions from sellers.
  • Etsy's active buyers and sellers are down, showing warning signs across the marketplace.
  • Other big players like Amazon and eBay are seeing similar trends — so this isn't just an Etsy problem.
  • I'll cover 3 key actions every seller needs to take right now to stay competitive and protect revenue:

1️⃣ Stand out in a shrinking market.

2️⃣ Lean into personalization and storytelling.

3️⃣ Rework pricing using psychological triggers like price anchoring.

I'll also share why Etsy's push toward AI and distinct inventory could actually be a massive opportunity — if you adapt your shop strategy fast.

#EtsyNews #EtsySellers #EtsyTips #EtsySEO #EtsyShopGrowth

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00:00 What's happening with Etsy's stock drop

00:00:25 New CEO announcement and leadership shakeup

00:00:57 What sellers didn't like about past management

00:01:16 Etsy's financial warning signs and what they mean

00:01:44 Buyer and seller activity is down—why it matters

00:02:23 Revenue still strong but growth slowing

00:02:25 Etsy's new direction: AI, personalization, and uniqueness

00:02:49 Comparing Etsy's decline to Amazon and eBay

00:03:27 What sellers should do during a market slowdown

00:04:03 Step 1: Stand out in a shrinking market

00:05:14 Step 2: Lean into personalization and storytelling

00:06:43 Step 3: Adjust pricing strategy and use price anchoring

00:08:22 Why this change could still be good for sellers

00:08:44 Invitation to join the Etsy VIP community

00:09:39 Encouragement for sellers and final thoughts

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I'm showing you the exact framework I used to go from zero sales to consistent momentum—ultimately passing $550,000 in Etsy revenue. You'll learn the psychological journey every seller goes through, how to pick a tight niche the algorithm actually understands, the cadence for shipping listings without burning out, and the metrics that prove you're on track (including the 1% conversion benchmark). I'll also cover when to layer in marketing (and when not to), which channels compound over time, and the weekly system that keeps growth predictable.

What you'll learn

• Mindset map: uninformed optimism → informed pessimism → valley of despair → informed optimism → success

• Niche strategy: why focus beats "sell everything" and how the algorithm rewards depth

• Listing cadence: a simple weekly target to feed the algo and gather data fast

• Momentum signals: traffic → favorites → sales (and how to mine listing stats/keywords)

• Benchmarks: the 1% conversion rule and how to interpret it at low volumes

• Go deeper: multiplying winners, avoiding shiny-object detours

• Marketing timing: when to use coupons, sales, and (later) Etsy Ads without wasting budget

• Traffic that compounds: Pinterest, YouTube, and blog vs. short-life social posts

• The weekly flywheel: research → create → analyze → refine → expand

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00:00 Why Most Etsy Sellers Struggle to Get Sales

01:07 The Real Etsy Success Framework from 0 to 500 Sales

02:12 The Entrepreneur's Emotional Journey on Etsy

03:42 How to Push Through the Valley of Despair

05:10 Step 1: Find Your Etsy Niche and Stay Consistent

07:45 How the Etsy Algorithm Chooses Which Shops Win

09:58 How Many Listings You Really Need to Gain Momentum

11:20 Step 2: Track Traffic, Favorites, and Sales Growth

13:05 The 1% Conversion Rule and What It Means

14:00 Step 3: Go Deeper on What's Already Selling

16:20 Avoiding Shiny Object Syndrome on Etsy

17:50 When and How to Use Etsy Ads the Right Way

19:25 Inside vs Outside Marketing — What Actually Works

20:55 Why Pinterest, YouTube, and Blogs Beat Social Media

22:40 Building a Weekly Etsy Growth System That Compounds

24:35 Final Advice and Etsy Games VIP Invitation

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I'm diving into a $250,000 Etsy listing to show you exactly how to reverse engineer success — and then beat the competition at their own game. You'll learn two powerful strategies: how to scale your own bestsellers into even bigger money-makers, and how to compete with top-performing shops without racing to the bottom on price.

Here's what I cover step-by-step:

• The secret behind listings that hit six figures in sales

• How to multiply your best-performing products for more revenue

• The simple variation strategy that boosts visibility overnight

• Adding personalization and proof-of-concept products for explosive growth

• How to analyze competitors and create a better version that sells faster

• The right way to increase perceived value so you can charge more

• Why packaging, care guides, and better photos can 10x conversions

• The overlooked SEO and description tricks that help you rank higher

• The one mindset shift that separates good sellers from great ones

If you're serious about growing your Etsy shop faster — and want to outsell competitors who don't know these secrets — you'll want to watch this to the end.

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00:00 $250K Etsy Listing Breakdown

00:15 How to Find Winning Etsy Products

00:46 The #1 Mistake Etsy Sellers Make

01:05 How to Scale Your Bestselling Etsy Listing

01:39 Etsy Variation Strategy for More Sales

02:15 Create Similar Etsy Products That Sell Fast

02:49 Personalization Tricks to Boost Etsy Revenue

03:34 How to Compete With Top Etsy Sellers

04:28 Add Value and Charge More on Etsy

05:25 Etsy Packaging & Unboxing Strategy for More Orders

06:18 Maximize Etsy SEO With 20 Photos + Alt Text

07:12 Fix Etsy Descriptions for Higher Conversions

08:40 Etsy SEO: Bottom-of-Funnel Keyword Strategy

10:30 Etsy Seller Mindset for Long-Term Growth

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Etsy sellers everywhere are freaking out about traffic tanking — but it's not what you think. I dig into what's really going on behind the scenes with Etsy traffic right now and how to turn it around fast. I'll walk you through why recent title changes may have backfired, what Etsy actually said about algorithm updates, and how external factors like buyer behavior and the economy are impacting your sales.

You'll also learn how to prepare your shop for the upcoming holiday rush — including the best ways to boost visibility, refresh underperforming listings, and create consistent sales momentum. I'll share actionable tactics like when to shorten your titles, how to structure your weekly listing schedule, and how to leverage both Etsy's algorithm and external platforms like Pinterest and YouTube to bring in evergreen traffic.

Whether you're struggling with a sudden drop in traffic or want to maximize November and December sales, this breakdown gives you everything you need to regain momentum and finish the year strong.

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00:00 What's Happening With Etsy Traffic

00:01 Why Sellers Are Seeing Sales Drops

00:03 The Title Update Panic

00:04 Why Changing Performing Listings Hurts

00:05 What Etsy Actually Said About Titles

00:07 Real Reason Etsy Traffic Is Down

00:09 How Amazon, eBay, and Etsy Compare

00:10 External Economic Factors Explained

00:12 How To Prepare For The Holiday Surge

00:13 Cyber Week Sale Strategy

00:14 Launching Holiday Products Early

00:15 Listing Consistency & New Product Strategy

00:16 Fixing Underperforming Listings

00:17 Running Promos & Creating Urgency

00:18 Bringing In Your Own Traffic

00:19 Social Media vs Search Engines

00:21 How To Build Evergreen Traffic

00:22 Staying Focused On What You Can Control

00:23 Etsy VIP Program & Final Motivation

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Ever wish you could show your Etsy products in action without ever touching a camera? 🎥 In this video, I walk you through how I'm using HeyGen and 11 Labs to create AI-powered product placement videos that look professional, boost your shop's visibility, and save hours of production time.

Here's what I cover step-by-step:

• How to generate realistic product videos using HeyGen's avatar templates

• How to upload your own products and create dynamic, engaging clips

• Using 11 Labs to clone your voice for personal, authentic narration

• The cost breakdown and how to keep it budget-friendly

• How to automate this entire process using n8n workflows so videos post to YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram automatically

• Real examples of AI product videos in action (including funny demos)

• Ways to repurpose your blog posts or product descriptions into short, viral videos

• How Etsy sellers can use this strategy to drive traffic, engagement, and sales — even if you hate being on camera

This tutorial is a game-changer if you're trying to scale your Etsy shop or online business without hiring editors or buying expensive equipment.

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00:00 Intro: Create Product Videos Without a Camera

00:14 What Is HeyGen and Why It's Perfect for Etsy Sellers

00:31 Example of a Product Placement Video

00:54 How to Upload Your Own Product

01:17 Using AI Avatars and Custom Scripts

01:36 Adding Your Own Voice with 11 Labs

02:04 Cost Breakdown and Pricing Options

02:35 Automating Video Creation with n8n

03:07 Turning Blog Posts into AI Video Scripts

03:40 Example of Automated AI Workflow in Action

04:09 How to Repurpose Videos for Social Media

04:26 Benefits for Etsy Sellers Who Hate Being on Camera

04:44 Expanding Into SEO and Blog Video Content

05:01 Using AI to Educate, Sell, and Build Trust

05:15 Etsy Games VIP Program and Coaching Invite

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I explain Etsy's new 20-photo listings update and show exactly when to use all 20, what to avoid, and how to turn photos into conversion boosters. I walk through smart image ideas (variations, lifestyle, angles, packaging, size/scale, process, care, ordering, deadlines, reviews, problem–solution, friendly policies) and then show how photo SEO and alt text strengthen ranking and AI visibility—without being forced to hit 20 every time.

What you'll learn:

• When 20 photos help (and when they don't)

• The 12+ photo types that increase trust and conversions

• How to avoid fluff, duplicates, and spammy galleries

• Packaging, size/scale, and lifestyle shots that answer buyer questions

• Using reviews and problem–solution images as social proof

• Photo SEO basics: natural, keyword-rich alt text that builds relevance

• Where to add alt text in Etsy and how to write it the right way

• A fast action plan for new and existing listings

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0:00 Etsy's New 20 Photo Update Explained (What It Means for Sellers)

0:42 When to Use All 20 Etsy Photos (And When You Shouldn't)

2:09 Top Etsy Listing Photo Ideas to Boost Clicks and Sales

3:02 How to Showcase Variations in Etsy Listing Photos

3:22 Etsy Photo Tips: Showing Your Product in Use

4:05 How to Create a 360° Etsy Product Photo View

4:49 Etsy Packaging Photo Ideas That Impress Buyers

5:45 Size & Scale Photos for Etsy Listings That Convert

6:26 Show Your Etsy Product Process (Build Buyer Trust)

7:27 Etsy Photo Ideas: Care & Maintenance Instructions

8:07 Etsy Custom Order Instruction Photo Example

8:57 Add Holiday Shipping Deadlines to Etsy Photos (Smart Hack)

9:53 Use Reviews & Social Proof in Etsy Listing Photos

10:45 Problem–Solution Etsy Photo Strategy That Sells

11:10 Friendly Policy Reminder Photos for Etsy Listings

12:00 Etsy Photo SEO Tips (What You Need to Know)

13:32 How to Write Alt Text on Etsy Photos for Better Ranking

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Etsy just partnered with OpenAI — and this changes everything. I’ll show you exactly how this integration works, how Etsy listings are now appearing directly in ChatGPT searches, and what you can do to make sure your products are the ones that show up.

We’ll break down how ChatGPT product discovery is reshaping SEO, what “bottom of the funnel” really means for Etsy listings, and how to write titles, tags, and descriptions that ChatGPT actually understands. You’ll see examples of real searches like “motivational shirt” vs. “XL gray lion shirt for the gym” — and how that difference determines who gets the sale.

Then I’ll walk you through my proven Etsy ChatGPT SEO Guide — including optimized title and tag strategies, long-tail keyword examples, and a plug-and-play description template built to dominate AI-powered search.

By the end, you’ll know how to:

✅ Get your Etsy listings shown directly in ChatGPT results

✅ Write bottom-of-funnel listings that convert buyers faster

✅ Structure your descriptions for AI visibility and real-world sales

✅ Use attributes and tags the right way for better exposure

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Here’s how I turn Pinterest into an Etsy sales engine—fast. I start with the big mindset shifts (Pinterest is a visual search engine, not social), then show how to get discovered with the right keywords, “savable” pins, and simple videos. I cover the Etsy mistakes that quietly kill reach (pinning straight from Etsy, weak links, seasonal timing), why claiming a domain boosts distribution, and what to post (process clips, styled shots, comparisons). I wrap with a practical cadence you can maintain, when to consider Tailwind, and how to prep for holiday spikes without burning out.

What you’ll learn

• Strategy that still works in 2025 (and what changed since 2020)

• Pinterest vs. Etsy SEO (and how to pick keywords that rank)

• “Saves-first” content that converts later

• Exactly what to post: product shots, behind-the-scenes, quick demos, lifestyle, short video

• Claiming your site, linking the right URL, naming boards to index faster

• Seasonal timing (start in August for Q4), organic before ads, sustainable posting cadence

#Etsy #PinterestMarketing #EtsySEO #EcommerceTips #SmallBusiness #PinterestTips

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I share the exact roadmap I use to hit 100+ Etsy sales fast. You’ll learn the mindset shifts to survive the “valley of despair,” how to validate demand (inside and outside Etsy), what barriers to entry mean for your niche, and the simple ways to make your listings irresistible. I also cover building product lines that feed the algorithm, a weekly listing cadence that compounds traffic, how to “follow the breadcrumbs” in your stats, and when to pour fuel on the fire with promos, coupons, and ads (without burning cash).

What you’ll get:

• Mindset map of the entrepreneur journey (and how to push through lows)

• Demand research on Etsy + external tools (including a quick URL tweak trick)

• Barrier-to-entry decisions for POD vs. higher-skill niches

• Differentiation playbook: photos, video, SEO, bonuses, value adds

• Product-line strategy to scale winners (and train the algorithm)

• Consistent listing schedule that keeps your shop analyzed and surfaced

• Data loops: read your stats, double down on what works

• Marketing stack: sales, coupons, recover carts/favorites, and when to run ads

#EtsyTips #EtsySEO #EtsySeller #SmallBusiness #PrintOnDemand #Ecommerce

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I’m sharing how my Etsy shop hit over 1.5 million views and what that really meant for sales, traffic, and revenue. I’ll show you the exact numbers behind my shop and the framework I used so you can apply it to yours.

Here’s what I cover step-by-step:

• Traffic & Revenue Numbers – 1.5M views, 828K visits, 19K orders, $550K earned

• Conversion Rate Secrets – how to calculate yours and why it matters

• Revenue Per Order – the overlooked metric that makes or breaks profitability

• Views vs. Visits Explained – and why visits matter more than views

• The 5 Etsy Growth Pillars – niche, product lines, consistency, testing, and scaling winners

• How to Scale Fast – doubling down on what already works instead of chasing new shiny objects

If you’ve been struggling to grow traffic or make consistent sales on Etsy, this breakdown will give you clarity and a proven framework to follow.

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I reveal a 4-step Etsy traffic playbook that can double, triple, or even quadruple your shop visits if applied consistently. I share how I’ve built multiple six-figure shops and break down exactly how you can use these strategies to get the algorithm on your side.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• How to lock in your niche and build product lines the algorithm trusts

• Why curated shop sections are the secret to more targeted traffic

• How to multiply visibility with 10–20 listings in a product line

• The power of targeting main keywords across titles, descriptions, tags, and alt text

• A live example of a candle shop dominating their niche

• A hidden SEO review tip that gives your shop extra ranking juice

If you’re tired of random results and want a consistent traffic machine, this step-by-step strategy is for you.

#EtsyTips #EtsySEO #EtsySuccess

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0:00 5 Minute Etsy SEO Fix to Double Your Traffic

1:09 Step 1: Find Your Etsy Niche and Product Lines

2:51 Step 2: Create Shop Sections That Boost Etsy SEO

3:56 Step 3: Add Multiple Etsy Listings for More Traffic

5:06 Step 4: Use Keywords That Rank Etsy Listings Fast

7:30 Real Etsy Shop Example Using This SEO Strategy

8:59 Etsy Games VIP Program for Seller Growth

10:02 Secret Etsy SEO Pro Tip to Explode Traffic

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Here’s my daily 10-minute Etsy SEO routine to climb search results fast and turn views into sales. I walk through exactly how I pick underperforming listings, when to duplicate vs. edit, how I find demand-backed keywords, and the exact description structure that feeds Etsy’s algorithm (and AI Overviews). I also show what great photos/video look like, how to write alt text that actually helps, and the “special sauce” value add-ons that make your listing beat competitors—without racing to the bottom on price.

What you’ll learn (quick skim):

• Strategy overview: how winners use small, consistent daily actions

• Existing listings: identify >6-month low-traffic products to fix first

• Age rule: when to duplicate + delete vs. refresh in place

• Keyword research: demand checks (Allora/E-rank/EverBee), long-tails first in titles & full tag coverage

• Descriptions that rank: keyword-rich opener, benefits, specs, internal links, CTA (with a plug-and-play prompt)

• Images & video: click-worthy cover, clear angles, fast product demo, proper alt text

• Value bombs: bonuses with dollar value, social proof, positioning, and premium pricing strategies

Perfect for:

Etsy sellers who want a repeatable, fast routine to earn more impressions, clicks, and conversions—without guesswork.

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I’m diving into Etsy’s latest title change recommendations—and why they’re causing chaos for sellers. If you’ve been tempted to shorten your titles or follow Etsy’s new guidelines, watch this first. I explain exactly how changing titles can reset your listings, tank your traffic, and crush your sales.

Here’s what I cover:

• Why Etsy’s advice on shorter titles is misleading and risky

• How the algorithm uses listing history and customer behavior to rank products

• The real danger of changing titles on best-selling listings

• When (and how) you can test shorter titles on new or underperforming listings

• Why keyword research tools like Alura, eRank, and EverBee are more reliable than Etsy’s AI tool

• A smarter way to protect your traffic, test safely, and avoid wrecking your shop

• The importance of using proven keywords with real search traffic

• How to approach Etsy’s updates strategically without tanking your sales

This is a must-watch if you want to protect your shop and avoid costly mistakes.

#EtsyTips #EtsySEO #EtsySeller

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I’m diving into a head-to-head breakdown of Etsy vs Go Imagine to help you decide where to sell your handmade products. If you’ve ever felt frustrated with Etsy’s rising fees, constant changes, or tricky ad system, you’ve probably wondered if Go Imagine is a better alternative.

Here’s what I cover step by step:

• Who can actually sell on Go Imagine and the restrictions you need to know.

• The true listing fees and transaction fees for both platforms (with examples).

• Payment processing costs and the hidden differences between Etsy and Go Imagine.

• The truth about advertising fees, including Etsy’s controversial off-site ads.

• A real profit comparison example for a $25 item + shipping.

• The massive traffic gap between Etsy and Go Imagine (numbers that might shock you).

• The biggest reason why Etsy still dominates—and when Go Imagine might make sense.

• My final verdict on whether switching to Go Imagine is worth it.

By the end, you’ll know exactly what fees you’re really paying, what traffic you can expect, and whether Go Imagine is a smart move for your shop.

#Etsy #GoImagine #EtsySellerTips #HandmadeBusiness

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0:00 GoImagine vs Etsy Fees & Traffic Explained

0:58 GoImagine vs Etsy Listing Fees Breakdown

2:06 Etsy vs GoImagine Transaction Fees Comparison

3:11 Payment Processing Fees on Etsy vs GoImagine

3:48 Etsy Offsite Ads vs GoImagine Advertising Costs

5:49 Real Profit Example: $25 Item Fee Breakdown

8:19 Etsy Traffic vs GoImagine Traffic (Shocking Gap)

12:28 Etsy Games VIP Program for Sellers

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I’m sharing some tough news about how new tariffs are hitting small businesses and Etsy sellers harder than ever. I’ll walk you through what’s changing, why international shipping is suddenly a nightmare, and what options you actually have to keep selling.

Here’s the breakdown:

• Why tariffs are crushing small businesses and Etsy sellers

• What changed with the “de minimis” rule and why shipments under $800 are no longer exempt

• Which countries have stopped shipping to the U.S. and why

• Why Etsy disabled shipping labels and how DDP (Deliver Duty Paid) works

• The alternatives like DHL and UPS that can still handle these orders

• What small businesses can do right now to protect profits and adapt

• Why writing to Congress might be the only real solution

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Etsy just dropped a massive change to their ads platform — and it’s going to affect every seller running Etsy Ads. I walk you through exactly what’s different, how the new “ad strategy buckets” work, and why this could be a big problem if you’re not careful.

Here’s what I cover step by step:

• The new $25/day minimum to access Etsy’s ad strategy options

• What each of the three strategies actually means for your shop

• Why the “balanced” strategy is your default if you spend less than $25

• The risk of increasing orders vs. increasing return on ad spend

• The hidden cost sellers don’t realize with these changes

• Whether or not you should even be running ads right now

• Why organic sales are more important than ever before

• How to avoid losing hundreds of dollars testing the wrong strategy

This change is still in beta, but it could completely shift how sellers approach Etsy Ads. Before you touch your ad budget, watch this breakdown to avoid costly mistakes.

#EtsySellerTips #EtsyAds #EtsyMarketing

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00:00 Etsy’s big ads change revealed

00:26 The new $25/day minimum requirement

00:45 Three ad strategies explained

01:49 Why sellers lost control of ads

02:48 Should you even run Etsy ads?

03:17 The danger of ramping up budgets

03:45 Why organic sales come first

03:47 Final thoughts and safer strategies

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Etsy just rolled out some sneaky new changes, and I’m walking you through everything you need to know so you don’t get caught off guard. Some updates are frustrating, others are actually useful, and a few could impact your sales if you’re not paying attention.

Here’s what I cover:

• Why Etsy removed the shop owner name and profile picture from your storefront

• How the new “shop age” display can hurt or help your credibility

• The changes to reviews and why the new star system feels off

• Why moving the announcement section might cost you sales and what to do about it

• A new product grouping feature that could increase your shop’s visibility

• Etsy Plus updates that let you customize your shop’s look (but with limits)

• More detailed review options that give buyers new ways to rate your shop

• How to adapt to these changes and keep your sales growing

#EtsyTips #EtsySeller #EtsySEO #EtsyUpdates

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In this video, I’m showing you my exact 5-step strategy to grow your Etsy printables shop faster than 99% of other sellers. These are the same steps I used to generate over $500,000 in sales, and I’ve taught them to hundreds of students to get faster growth without burning out.

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Here’s what I cover:

➤ Why most Etsy shops fail

I kick things off with two painful truths that hold people back from success and why consistency is everything.

➤ Step-by-step printable shop strategy

I walk you through the real cheat code to Etsy success—how to find your winning products fast using the 80/20 rule, how to build product lines that multiply exposure, and how to leverage the algorithm in your favor.

➤ Real examples of product lines that scale

From bachelor party printables to teacher rewards, I give you concrete examples of how to turn your niche into traffic and sales machines—fast.

➤ How to find your top sellers (and make more of them)

You’ll learn how to read your shop data and identify what’s taking off so you can double down instead of guessing.

➤ How to squeeze every drop from your winning listings

I show you how to create bundles, color variations, spinoffs, and even repurpose top designs into new products that drive more sales—without starting from scratch.

➤ Critical do’s and don’ts that could kill your shop

I share the biggest mistakes sellers make that tank traffic—like deleting underperforming listings or posting random products—and how to avoid them.

➤ Bonus invite to get personal help growing

If you want more help, I also share how you can join my Etsy VIP program, where I give you niche-specific SEO support, trend ideas, and community coaching calls.

This is the Etsy printables strategy video I wish I had when I was starting out.

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I break down Etsy’s latest update that directly affects your ability to get more sales—fast. 🚨 If you haven’t seen the changes to your marketing tab yet, you’re missing out on new offer tools that can help convert more abandoned carts, favorites, and first-time buyers into paying customers.

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Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

– Etsy’s updated offer system and how to set it up

– Why the abandoned cart offer is your biggest conversion weapon

– How to use time-limited offers to create urgency and boost action

– Tips to tweak and rotate discounts for maximum results

– A hidden limitation with favorite item offers (this might surprise you)

– Why this is essentially free email marketing, and how to take full advantage of it

– BONUS: Tips on bundling and bulk order strategies from the same dashboard

– Learn how Etsy Games VIP can help you grow even faster with coaching, SEO help, and exclusive tools

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned Etsy seller, these updates are a must-know if you want to scale your shop faster than ever.

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I break down Etsy’s strange but telling Q2 2025 earnings report — and what it really means for sellers like you.

We’ll walk through why revenue went up even though sales and profits went down, what GMS means (explained simply), and how Etsy is quietly squeezing more money out of every transaction. I’ll also show you what’s happening behind the scenes with AI rollouts, app improvements, stock movements, and how sellers can stay smart during all this change.

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Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why Etsy’s revenue is up but profits are tanking

• What GMS is (in plain English) • Why sellers are paying more even when they sell less

• How Etsy’s take rate increase is affecting your earnings

• The rise of Depop and how it’s saving Etsy’s numbers

• Where Etsy is heading with AI and the mobile app

• What this all means for YOUR shop moving forward Stick around for actionable insights and my honest take on whether it’s time to panic or just pivot.

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If your Etsy shop feels stuck—low traffic, no sales, or painfully slow growth—this episode is exactly what you need. I’m breaking down the exact 5-step framework I used to grow one of my shops to over $550,000 in revenue, and how you can apply these same strategies today to finally see momentum.

Here’s what we cover:

  • The two painful truths holding most Etsy sellers back
  • How to apply the 80/20 rule to identify and scale your top-performing listings faster
  • Why niching down is the fastest way to grow (and how to pick the right one)
  • The process for building product lines that actually feed Etsy’s algorithm
  • How to track, find, and leverage winning listings to boost your traffic and sales
  • What most sellers get wrong when they finally find a winning product
  • My personal tips to stay consistent, test effectively, and avoid algorithm confusion

Plus, I’ll share how to shortcut your success even further with access to my private VIP community, where I personally help you optimize your Etsy shop, SEO, listings, and product strategy.

Whether you’re brand new or trying to turn things around, this episode gives you a proven plan you can implement today for real Etsy growth.

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In this video, I break down exactly how Etsy’s new AI-powered search is going to change the way your listings show up — and how to get ahead of it right now. If you don’t adjust your SEO strategy to work with this smart search system, you risk getting buried by competitors who do.

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Here’s what I cover:

• What Etsy AI Search is and why it matters

• A full walkthrough of my AI Search Framework • How to write AI-optimized titles, tags, and descriptions

• The secret power of product photos in AI search

• How your customer reviews can impact your SEO

• Why filling in every listing field gives you a traffic boost

• A breakdown of the “Talkie” method for optimizing your listings •

Real examples and a peek into my Etsy Games VIP community If you’re serious about making more Etsy sales and staying ahead of the curve, this video is for you.

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Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why the first 90 days of your Etsy journey are make-or-break

• The #1 thing most Etsy sellers skip (and how it costs them traffic) • How to define a clear niche and product line that Etsy’s algorithm loves

• A real example using the “dog leash” niche to explain sub-niche planning • How to build listings strategically to find your winning products

• Why random product testing actually hurts your visibility

• The proven 50-listing plan to feed the algorithm and trigger momentum

• How to use your listing data to scale what’s working and cut what’s not

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In today’s video, I’m sharing the exact Etsy product creation workflow that helped me drive hundreds—thousands—more sales. If you’re struggling with what to make next or how to grow faster, this is your blueprint. I’ll show you how to use your shop’s traffic and sales data plus Etsy demand research tools like Alura to create products that people already want—no more guessing, no more wasted time. If you stick to this strategy, you’ll see faster sales, more growth, and way less stress when it comes to scaling your Etsy shop.

In this video you’ll learn:

– How to create more products the right way (not just random uploads) – How to double down on what’s already working in your shop

– How to use Etsy keyword demand to find profitable ideas

– How to stay aligned with your niche while expanding smartly

– How to save time and sell more with a simple, proven creation plan

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In this episode, I break down some of the biggest misconceptions about Etsy SEO and share what’s really happening behind the scenes when you see successful listings that “break the rules.” I’ll talk through examples of when standard SEO advice doesn’t apply, why some listings succeed without longtail keywords, and how ads, blogs, or outside promotion play a major role. I also walk through four Etsy keyword strategies, explain when and why to repeat keywords in your tags, and give my take on when it’s okay to bend the rules to match your niche or goals. You’ll also learn about writing effective alt text for accessibility and SEO—plus how to use ChatGPT prompts for smarter product descriptions.

What you’ll learn in this video:

• Why some Etsy listings succeed with “bad” SEO

• How Facebook ads and blogs impact visibility

• Four Etsy SEO keyword/tag strategies explained

• When to repeat keywords (even if “they” say not to)

• How to write alt text for both SEO and accessibility

• Smart ways to use ChatGPT for alt text and listings

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In this video, I break down how to write better Etsy listing descriptions that actually convert — even when most buyers don’t read them. I cover what details matter most, how to organize your content so it doesn’t get ignored, and how to use ChatGPT to write high-performing product descriptions, Etsy titles, and SEO tags.

You’ll learn:

• Why Etsy hides your descriptions (and how to work around it)

• What to include to reduce buyer confusion and increase conversions

• A step-by-step formula using ChatGPT to write SEO-friendly listings

• How to structure prompts for better AI outputs

• The secret prompt technique that makes ChatGPT ask clarifying questions for amazing results

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In this video, I break down whether AI tools are effective for Etsy keyword research and how to get the best results from them. I discuss the strengths and weaknesses of using AI for keyword suggestions, explain why AI alone isn’t enough, and share the best practices for using AI alongside keyword research tools like Alura and E-Rank. I’ll also give you pro tips on optimizing your product listings, understanding search volume, and crafting effective descriptions using AI. Plus, I’ll show you a game-changing prompt to make your AI inputs deliver near-perfect results. Whether you’re a new Etsy seller or looking to level up your shop, this guide will help you drive more traffic and boost your sales.

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Looking for the best ways to research products on Etsy? In this video, I break down my top three methods to help you find winning products, whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your shop. These strategies will give you insights into what’s selling, help you refine your niche, and guide you in making data-driven decisions for your Etsy business.

🔹 Method #1: Etsy’s Hidden Best Seller Hack

• Learn how to use Etsy’s search bar and filters to uncover top-selling products.

• Discover a simple trick to see only the best sellers in your niche.

• Analyze what’s working and get inspiration for your own product line.

🔹 Method #2: Using ChatGPT for Product Research

• How to use AI to generate niche product ideas.

• Get a competitive analysis and trend insights to find market gaps.

• Learn powerful ChatGPT prompts to refine your research.

🔹 Method #3: Alura for Data-Driven Research

• Leverage Etsy API data for accurate keyword and product insights.

• Find high-traffic keywords and best-selling products to optimize your listings.

• Use Alura’s analytics to create better, more competitive products.

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If you’re an Etsy seller struggling to get traffic and sales, this video is for you! Many sellers focus only on their listings but forget that their Etsy shop setup plays a huge role in optimization and success. In this episode, I walk you through a complete Etsy Shop Checklist to maximize your shop’s potential.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ How to optimize your Etsy shop banner and logo for maximum impact

✅ The best way to use SEO-friendly taglines and announcement sections

✅ How to leverage featured items and shop sections for better organization & keyword optimization

✅ The importance of shop policies, FAQ sections, and customer engagement

✅ How to respond to reviews in a way that boosts SEO and credibility

✅ Strategies to showcase your About section to build trust with customers

I’ll take you through a real example of a million-dollar Etsy shop and break down each section, showing you exactly what works and what you should be doing today!

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Is Etsy in trouble? Sales are down, sellers are quitting, and competition is heating up. But at the same time, Etsy just reported record revenue. So what does this mean for you as a seller? In this video, I break down Etsy’s Q4 financial results, key trends affecting sellers, and what you should focus on moving forward.

Here’s what I cover:

• Etsy’s Sales Drop & Seller Exodus – Gross merchandise sales fell by 6.8%, active buyers declined, and sellers took a major hit, dropping by 10%. Is Etsy becoming a tougher place to sell?

• Why Fewer Sellers Might Be a Good Thing – Etsy’s stricter seller policies are weeding out bad actors. Could this actually be a benefit for serious sellers?

• Etsy’s Revenue Hits a New High – Despite fewer sales, Etsy made more money. How are they pulling this off, and what does it mean for you?

• The Rise of Etsy Ads & AI-Driven Promotions – Etsy’s ad platform is playing a big role in its revenue growth, but are these ads really worth it for sellers?

• Mobile App Growth & The Future of Shopping – More buyers are using Etsy’s mobile app, following the trend of mobile-first shopping.

• Challenges Ahead: Competition & Economic Factors – Amazon, Shein, and economic uncertainty are shaping the landscape for e-commerce sellers.

• What’s Next for Etsy Sellers? – Predictions for Q1 and why staying consistent is key to long-term success.

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Are your Etsy listings struggling to get sales? In this video, I break down my Etsy Listing Success Formula into three simple steps to help you create listings that actually sell. After listing thousands of my own products and helping hundreds of Etsy sellers, I’ve learned what works—and what doesn’t.

Here’s what we cover:

  1. Research (80% of your success!)

• How to find high-demand products before you even create a listing

• Using keyword research tools (like Alura) to target the right buyers

• Analyzing your competition to improve your product positioning

• Justifying higher pricing by adding more value

  1. Completing Your Listing (15% of your time!)

• The must-have elements every Etsy listing needs to perform well

• How to properly format titles, tags, descriptions, and attributes

• The SEO tricks Etsy sellers often miss (like alt text & backlinks)

• Optimizing photos, variations, and shop sections for better conversions

  1. Analyzing & Adjusting (5% of your effort!)

• When to tweak your listings—and when to leave them alone

• Understanding conversion rates and how to improve them

• How to tell if it’s an SEO issue, pricing issue, or a traffic problem

• Why impatience is a listing killer and what to do instead

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Etsy Search Secrets: What REALLY Impacts Your Rankings

If you’ve ever wondered how Etsy’s search algorithm works and what actually helps (or hurts) your ranking, you’re not alone. Sellers are always searching for ways to improve their visibility and get more sales, but Etsy recently confirmed that two major factors DO NOT impact your search rankings—the Star Seller badge and Etsy Ads.

However, there’s more to the story! In this post, I’ll break down exactly what Etsy said, how their search system works, and what you should focus on to increase your traffic and sales.

The Truth About the Star Seller Badge

For years, many sellers have believed that earning the Star Seller badge gives their shop a boost in search rankings. But according to Etsy, this isn’t true—the badge itself doesn’t help your listings rank higher.

That said, the factors that go into earning the Star Seller badge DO affect your search ranking. Etsy’s algorithm considers:

✔️ Message response time – Fast replies improve your shop’s standing.

✔️ Shipping speed – Late shipments can lower your search visibility.

✔️ Review score – Higher reviews help Etsy’s algorithm trust your shop.

So while the badge itself isn’t a ranking factor, meeting the requirements for it absolutely benefits your visibility in search.

Etsy Ads vs. Organic Search Rankings

Another common myth is that running Etsy Ads boosts your organic search performance. This is false.

Etsy separates paid and organic search performance. Even if your ad campaigns generate clicks and sales, they won’t improve your organic ranking. Likewise, a listing that performs well organically won’t necessarily do well in ads.

This is why I don’t recommend running Etsy Ads before optimizing your shop for organic sales. If you can’t sell your product without ads, it’s usually an SEO or niche issue—advertising won’t magically fix it. Instead, focus on improving your SEO, product photos, and descriptions first.

How Etsy’s Search Algorithm Works

Understanding how Etsy ranks listings will help you set up your shop for success. Etsy’s search process happens in two phases:

Step 1: Query Matching

When a shopper types something into the search bar, Etsy gathers all the listings that match that query. This is based on keywords in your titles, tags, descriptions, and attributes.

For example, if someone searches for “gold heart pendant necklace,” Etsy pulls up listings with those keywords and related terms. However, just having the right keywords doesn’t guarantee a high ranking.

Step 2: Ranking Listings

Once Etsy gathers all potential listings, it ranks them based on several factors, including:

✅ Relevancy – Are your keywords an exact match for what the buyer searched?

✅ Shop & Listing Quality – Are all sections filled out? Do your listings look professional?

✅ Customer Service Metrics – Fast responses, on-time shipping, and high review ratings help.

✅ Engagement Rate – Etsy tracks clicks, favorites, and purchases to see if people like your listing.

✅ Recency Boost – New listings get a short-term visibility boost to see how they perform.

✅ Shopper Behavior – Etsy customizes results based on each buyer’s previous activity.

Why You Should Never Search for Your Own Listings

One of the biggest mistakes Etsy sellers make is searching for their own products to check their ranking. Etsy tailors search results to each shopper based on their past behavior, so what you see isn’t what your customers see.

Even if you use incognito mode, your results won’t be 100% accurate because Etsy still personalizes search based on broader shopper trends. Instead, focus on using keyword research tools and tracking your actual sales performance to gauge your visibility.

What You Can Control to Improve Your Etsy Rankings

While some ranking factors (like buyer behavior) are out of your hands, there’s still plenty you can control:

✔️ Optimize your listings – Use clear, keyword-rich titles and descriptions.

✔️ Improve listing quality – Upload multiple high-quality photos and fill out all attributes.

✔️ Maintain good shop metrics – Fast shipping, great reviews, and quick responses matter.

✔️ Drive engagement – Encourage customers to favorite, share, and review your products.

✔️ Monitor performance – Track what’s working and tweak your listings based on real data.

By focusing on what you can control, you’ll give your shop the best chance of success—regardless of Etsy’s algorithm updates.

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Struggling to get sales on Etsy? Your listing title could be the reason why! In this video, I break down the 5 biggest mistakes Etsy sellers make with their listing titles—and how to fix them fast to boost your traffic and sales.

🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why your first keywords matter most and how to pick the right ones

• The danger of low-traffic keywords (and how to find high-demand alternatives)

• How ultra-niche keywords can hurt your visibility (and what to do instead)

• Why broad keywords don’t always work (and when to use them strategically)

• The importance of using all 140 characters in your title for max reach

• Why filler words and unnecessary info kill your SEO (and what to replace them with)

I also share a real Etsy seller case study where we fixed a poor keyword strategy and increased search volume from 300 to nearly 100,000 monthly searches! If you’re serious about getting more views, traffic, and sales, this is a must-watch.

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In this video, I’m sharing the ultimate guide to Etsy Ads—everything you need to know to decide if they’re right for your business. Whether you’ve wasted money on ads in the past or you’re just starting out, I’ll break it all down so you can avoid costly mistakes and maximize your return on investment. Here’s what I’ll cover:

• What Etsy Ads are and how they work.

• The difference between Etsy Ads and Offsite Ads.

• How to budget effectively for Etsy Ads.

• Step-by-step instructions for setting up your first ad campaign.

• How to choose the right listings to advertise.

• The secrets to improving ad performance over time.

• Why new shops should hold off on ads—and when it’s the right time to start.

• Realistic expectations: Can Etsy Ads boost your business?

Stick around for my tips on organic growth and how ads fit into the bigger picture of your shop’s success. If you’re ready to use Etsy Ads strategically, this guide will give you everything you need to succeed!

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In this video, I’m diving deep into how Etsy sellers—whether you’re just starting, slightly established, or a veteran—should spend their time for maximum results. Most Etsy sellers struggle because they focus on the wrong tasks, which holds them back from the traffic, sales, and growth they want. I break down exactly how to allocate your time strategically at every stage of your Etsy journey to see success sooner.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• For New Sellers: Learn why 90% of your time should be on creating new listings, mastering SEO, and improving product photos to drive traffic and sales.

• For Established Sellers: Shift to a 75/25 split, focusing on listing consistency, fixing underperforming listings, and refining your shop.

• For Veteran Sellers: Spend 60% of your time on listings and dedicate more energy to improving your shop, scaling marketing efforts, and driving external traffic if desired.

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In this video, I share what I’ve learned after studying hundreds of successful Etsy shops to crack the Etsy algorithm. I break down key strategies that top Etsy sellers use to boost traffic, increase sales, and grow their businesses faster. Whether you’re a new or struggling seller, you’ll learn actionable tips to level up your shop, improve SEO, and stand out in search results. I cover everything from branding essentials to photo tips, keyword optimization, price anchoring, and why specialty shops often outperform general ones. Stick around till the end for extra SEO tips and a free resource to help you master Etsy SEO!

Here’s what I cover in the video:

• Why cohesive branding makes your shop look legit and builds buyer trust

• How high-quality product photos can increase your clicks and sales

• The importance of mastering SEO and using top-demand keywords

• Advanced SEO tweaks for shop sections, FAQ, and more

• How price anchoring can increase your conversion rate

• Why niche specialty shops tend to perform better long-term

If you want to grow your Etsy shop, this video is packed with practical insights you can start implementing today!

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In this video, I share my proven three-step process for finding a profitable Etsy niche that you’re not only passionate about but also has strong sales potential. Whether you’re starting a new Etsy shop or refining your existing one, this method will help you target niches with high traffic and sustainable growth opportunities. I cover everything from using keyword tools to building out product lines and analyzing profit margins to ensure long-term success. Plus, I explain why focusing on product lines and niche shops beats chasing trends every time. If you’re ready to create a sustainable Etsy business, this guide is for you!

What you’ll learn in this video:

• Step 1: How to use keyword tools like eRank, Alura, and EverBee to find high-traffic niches.

• Step 2: How to research potential products and build out profitable product lines.

• Step 3: How to validate your niche by testing product ideas, analyzing profit margins, and ensuring scalability.

• Why niche shops with product lines perform better than trend shops in Etsy’s algorithm.

• Tips on maintaining low inventory, managing costs, and building a sustainable Etsy business.

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In this video, I break down exactly how to increase traffic to your Etsy shop, both from inside and outside Etsy. If you’re struggling to get views or sales, it may be because you’re not using the right strategies. I’ll walk you through key traffic levers like Etsy SEO, listing optimization, keyword strategy, and using reviews to build trust. I also explain how consistency plays a huge role in growing your shop and why patience is crucial for long-term success. For those ready to go beyond Etsy’s internal traffic, I cover external methods like social media, email marketing, blogging, YouTube content, and even in-person events. By the end, you’ll have actionable steps to increase visibility and sales for 2025 and beyond. If you want even more support, join my free community for Etsy sellers—link in the show notes!

Main points covered in the video:

• How Etsy’s algorithm works and why SEO is critical

• The right way to use keywords to boost your listing’s visibility

• Why reviews and the number of listings can impact your shop’s growth

• The importance of consistency and why you should avoid making too many tweaks too fast

• When to start using Etsy ads and why timing matters

• How to leverage external traffic sources like social media, email marketing, and YouTube to grow your shop

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In this video, I break down the key differences between Etsy, GoImagine, and Shopify to help you decide which platform is the best fit for your business. Whether you’re a seasoned seller or just starting out, understanding these platforms’ traffic, fees, customization, and audience potential is critical for your success. Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Traffic Analysis: How the platforms compare in attracting buyers and what that means for your sales.

• Fees Breakdown: A detailed look at listing fees, transaction fees, and payment processing fees for Etsy, GoImagine, and Shopify.

• Customization Options: From Etsy’s limited design features to Shopify’s full customization capabilities.

• Competition Levels: How many sellers you’ll face and how to stand out.

• Advertising Opportunities: Learn about each platform’s advertising options and where they shine (or fall short).

• Built-in Audience: Which platform has the most buyers waiting for you, and which requires you to build your audience from scratch.

• Pros and Cons Recap: A straightforward summary to help you make an informed decision.

Make the best choice for your business and learn how to strategically expand across platforms. Don’t forget to join the Etsy Games for free to get tips, motivation, and a supportive community of sellers just like you!

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In this episode, I break down the messy new EU GPSR changes and what they mean for Etsy sellers like you. These new regulations, effective as of December 13th, apply to most non-food consumer goods, including handmade and digital products. Whether you’re shipping from the EU or outside it, these changes impact anyone selling to the EU or Northern Ireland. I’ll explain what the GPSR is, how it works, and what steps you should take to stay compliant or make decisions about your shop.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• The basics of GPSR and its impact on Etsy sellers.

• Who needs to comply with these regulations and why.

• The impracticalities of compliance for small sellers.

• Required listing details for GPSR compliance and their challenges.

• The risks of non-compliance, including fines and account suspensions.

• Exemptions and solutions for Etsy sellers.

• Specific issues for digital product sellers.

• How to update your shipping settings or discontinue sales to the EU and Northern Ireland.

• My take on the challenges and evolving nature of this regulation.

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26 Strategies I Use to Help Etsy Sellers Succeed

In this podcast episode, I shared the key strategies that I’ve seen top 1% Etsy sellers use to grow their shops and dominate the platform. These aren’t about luck—they’re actionable steps that can help any seller move closer to their goals.

I started by talking about how important mindset and passion are. Success on Etsy isn’t instant—it takes time, consistency, and a genuine love for what you do to push through challenges and keep going. I also emphasized the importance of treating your shop like a business. Showing up consistently, investing in tools like Alura and Canva, and building solid habits are essential to long-term success.

Education plays a big role, too. I encourage sellers to continuously learn, whether through free resources like my Etsy Games platform or by investing in courses. Every action in your shop should have a strategy and purpose. I always tell people to focus on what they can control and not waste energy on things like algorithm changes.

Consistency is another big factor. Regularly creating and improving listings not only helps you grow but also keeps you in tune with your niche and audience. And let’s not forget visuals—high-quality photos and videos can make or break a sale, so it’s worth investing in good lighting and staging.

Understanding profit margins, running promotions, and offering stellar customer service are all part of the equation, too. Reviews build trust, so I shared tips on how to get more of them. I also talked about the importance of taking action—learning by doing is the fastest way to grow.

Finally, I discussed the power of email marketing and standing out from the competition. Building a list and nurturing it with valuable content can drive repeat buyers, and finding ways to add value to your niche will set you apart.

This episode was packed with actionable tips to help Etsy sellers succeed. If you’re ready to grow your shop, these 26 strategies are your blueprint to joining the top 1% of sellers.

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In this episode, I’m breaking down a big update Etsy sellers need to prepare for—your shop’s search visibility could take a hit if you’re not meeting their customer service standards. I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about Etsy’s expectations, including message response rates, on-time shipping, and review strategies. Plus, I’ll share pro tips to help you improve your performance metrics and avoid penalties. Whether you’re a new seller or an experienced one, this is a must-listen to keep your shop thriving. Let’s get ready for these changes together!

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5 Steps to Jumpstart Your Etsy Business for 2025

As we head into 2025, I want to share a simple yet powerful 5-step plan to help you jumpstart your Etsy business, overcome challenges, and move closer to your goals. Whether you’re feeling stuck or just looking for fresh inspiration, these steps will give you clarity, focus, and the momentum you need to thrive. Let’s dive in!

  1. Embrace the Truth About Passion and Hard Work

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Do something you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” While it sounds great, I have to call it out—it’s not true.Even when you’re passionate about your work, it still takes effort, consistency, and determination to make it successful.

The reality is that running an Etsy business can feel like hard work, even if you love what you do. And that’s okay! Passion is essential because it helps you push through tough times, but passion alone isn’t enough. Success comes from sticking with it, even when the grind feels overwhelming.

Remember, you’re not just selling products; you’re solving problems and bringing value to your audience. If you truly care about your customers, you’ll find the motivation to keep going, even when the work feels challenging.

  1. Avoid Fly-By-Night Strategies

Etsy success isn’t about chasing quick fixes or gaming the system. Many sellers fall into the trap of trying to hack their way to the top—whether it’s using outdated tricks to manipulate the algorithm or relying solely on fleeting trends.

For example, some sellers used to renew their listings daily, hoping for a temporary search boost. That tactic doesn’t work anymore, and even if it did, it’s not sustainable. Similarly, basing your shop entirely on trending products can lead to constant stress, as trends fade quickly.

Instead, focus on building a sustainable business model. Learn tried-and-true Etsy SEO strategies, understand your niche, and cater to a specific audience. This approach will save you time, money, and frustration in the long run.

  1. Build a Sustainable Business by Serving a Target Market

If you want to thrive on Etsy, you need to focus on serving a specific audience or niche. This means understanding your customers’ needs, preferences, and pain points. Who are they? What problems can your products solve for them?

When you center your business around a target audience, you create a roadmap for success. Instead of chasing trends or throwing random products into your shop, you’ll have a clear direction.

Here’s the key: Stop thinking about “making money” and start thinking about how to serve your audience. Focus on their needs, their likes, and what will genuinely make their lives better. Over time, this approach will not only bring in sales but also build customer loyalty and trust.

  1. Master the Do-Learn-Do Cycle

If there’s one formula that leads to success, it’s this: Do, Learn, Do. Here’s how it works:

• Do: Take action in your business. List new products, test new keywords, or try a new marketing strategy.

• Learn: Analyze the results. Which listings are getting traffic? What’s selling? What’s not?

• Do Again: Use what you’ve learned to refine your approach, then take action again.

This cycle is all about continuous improvement. Too many people get stuck because they’re afraid to start, or they take action but don’t learn from the results. The more you repeat this process, the better you’ll get at identifying what works and what doesn’t.

  1. Stay Consistent

Consistency is the secret sauce to Etsy success. It’s not about doing everything perfectly but about showing up regularly and putting in the work.

For example, adding new listings consistently is one of the best ways to improve your shop’s visibility and sales. Based on recent Etsy seller polls I conducted, most sellers who struggle aren’t adding listings frequently enough.

Here’s the truth: You can’t expect to see results if you’re not consistently working on your shop. Whether it’s creating new products, improving old listings, or researching keywords, small, consistent actions add up over time.

Final Thoughts: Your Roadmap for 2025

Running a successful Etsy business isn’t about shortcuts or quick wins—it’s about building a strong foundation and staying committed to your goals.

• Focus on hard work and passion, knowing that it takes effort to succeed.

• Avoid gimmicks and fly-by-night strategies, and instead build a business that lasts.

• Serve a specific audience and meet their needs with amazing products.

• Embrace the do-learn-do cycle for continuous growth.

• Stay consistent, even when progress feels slow.

2025 can be your best year yet if you stay focused, take action, and refuse to give up. You’ve got this—I’m rooting for you every step of the way! Let me know in the comments what your biggest goal is for 2025, and let’s make it happen together.

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Everything You Need to Know About Tax Changes for Etsy Sellers in 2024

As an Etsy seller, staying on top of tax changes is critical to running your business smoothly. In my recent podcast episode, I broke down the upcoming IRS reporting changes for the 2024 tax year, focusing on how they impact sellers using platforms like Etsy, eBay, and even payment apps like Venmo and PayPal. Here’s a summary of the key points from our conversation, designed to help you navigate these changes with confidence.

Will You Get a $1099 for Etsy Sales Over $600 in 2024?

This is the big question on every seller’s mind. The short answer: not yet. For the past two years, the IRS has been delaying the move to the $600 threshold for 1099 reporting, which means the threshold remains higher for 2024. As of now, you’ll receive a 1099 form only if you earn more than $5,000 in untaxed income through third-party payment apps.

The IRS is giving payment platforms additional time to prepare for the lower $600 reporting threshold, which is scheduled to take effect in the 2025 tax season. So, for 2024, the $5,000 threshold still applies—but this is the last year for that limit.

Understanding Taxable vs. Non-Taxable Transactions

One of the trickiest parts of these changes is distinguishing between taxable and non-taxable income. Let me simplify it for you with a few examples:

• Non-Taxable Transactions: Money received as a gift (like birthday money from family), reimbursement for shared expenses (like splitting a dinner bill via Venmo), or selling personal items at a loss (like furniture on Facebook Marketplace).

• Taxable Transactions: Income from services or products sold, such as an Etsy order, a freelance project, or items sold for more than their purchase price (like collectible sneakers).

The delayed rollout of the $600 threshold is giving platforms like Venmo, PayPal, and Cash App more time to refine their systems for accurately reporting taxable income.

Why This Matters for Etsy Sellers

If you’re selling on Etsy, eBay, Poshmark, or other marketplaces, these changes matter because they impact how your income is reported. Even if you don’t receive a 1099, the IRS requires you to report all income earned—even if it’s just a dollar. While many sellers only report income when they get a 1099, it’s crucial to stay compliant and report everything to avoid issues down the road.

For platforms like Etsy, this tax season will look similar to last year, with the $5,000 threshold in place. But if you’re also selling through apps like Venmo or Cash App, be prepared for stricter reporting starting in 2025.

Selling Personal Items? Here’s What You Should Know

If you sell personal items, like furniture or clothing, for less than what you originally paid for them, you won’t owe taxes. For instance, if you bought a couch for $500 and sold it for $200, that sale is not taxable because you incurred a loss. However, if you’re selling items that appreciate in value—like rare collectibles—you’ll need to report any profits.

Preparing for 2024 and Beyond

Here’s the bottom line: don’t panic, but do prepare. If you’re earning untaxed income, keep accurate records and understand what’s taxable and what’s not. By staying informed, you can avoid surprises during tax season.

This year, you may receive a 1099 if your untaxed income exceeds $5,000. Next year, that threshold will drop to $600, so now is the time to make sure your records are in order. Whether you’re selling crafts on Etsy, items on Facebook Marketplace, or offering freelance services, staying ahead of these changes will help you run your business confidently.

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When it comes to running Etsy ads and offsite ads, one of the biggest questions I get is: Are they worth it, or are they just a waste of money? In my latest podcast episode, I tackled this topic head-on, sharing everything you need to know to run ads effectively without blowing your budget. Here’s a breakdown of the key points we discussed.

What Are Etsy Ads?

Etsy ads are promoted listings that show up in Etsy’s search results. If you’ve ever searched for a product on Etsy, you’ve probably noticed rows of listings marked as “promoted.” These ads let sellers pay to boost their products in search results, giving them a chance to skip the line and get more visibility.

What I love about Etsy ads is the level of control you have. You can decide:

• Which listings to promote

• How much money to spend per day (starting at $5)

• Which keywords you want to target

That control makes them a great tool—if you know how to use them wisely.

Gradual Budget Changes Are Key

One of the biggest mistakes I see sellers make is drastically increasing their ad budget overnight. If you jump from spending $5 a day to $50, Etsy’s algorithm can’t keep up, and your money won’t be well spent. Instead, I recommend gradually increasing your budget in small steps, like going from $5 to $8, then to $12, and so on.

This slow-and-steady approach gives the algorithm time to adjust and ensures your ad spend is optimized for results.

Ads Won’t Fix Bad Listings

Here’s a hard truth: If your Etsy listings aren’t optimized, ads won’t save them. If you’re not already getting organic sales, running ads will only send traffic to listings that aren’t converting—and that can actually hurt your ranking.

Before investing in ads, make sure your listings are in top shape. That means great photos, compelling descriptions, competitive pricing, and SEO-friendly keywords. Ads should amplify success, not cover up weaknesses.

Offsite Ads: What You Need to Know

Offsite ads are a completely different ballgame. Etsy runs these ads for you on platforms like Google, Facebook, and Bing. The catch? You don’t have much control over them. Etsy decides which of your listings to promote and charges you a fee only when a sale is made.

Here’s how the fees work:

• If you make over $10,000 in a rolling 12-month period, you’re automatically opted in, and the fee is up to 12%.

• If you make less than $10,000, you can choose to opt-in, but the fee is up to 15%.

In my experience, offsite ads tend to perform better than Etsy ads because Etsy is highly selective about which listings it promotes. This can result in a better return on ad spend (ROAS).

Understanding ROAS (Return on Ad Spend)

ROAS is a key metric that tells you how much money you’re making for every dollar you spend on ads. For example, if you spend $25 on ads and earn $130 in revenue, your ROAS is 5.2 (or $5.20 earned for every $1 spent).

The average ROAS varies by niche, but a common benchmark is 3:1. However, depending on your profit margins, you may need a higher ROAS to stay profitable. That’s why it’s essential to calculate this metric and monitor your ad performance closely.

Tips for Running Successful Etsy Ads

If you’re ready to give Etsy ads a try, here are my top tips:

  1. Test All Listings Initially: Start by advertising all your listings and then turn off ads for the ones that don’t perform well.

  2. Avoid Frequent Changes: Don’t constantly tweak your budget or turn ads on and off—it confuses the algorithm.

  3. Monitor Your ROAS: Use Etsy’s dashboard to track your return on ad spend and identify low-performing ads.

  4. Focus on Profit Margins: Ensure your products have enough margin to absorb fees and still make a profit.

Final Thoughts

Ads can be a powerful tool for growing your Etsy shop, but only if you use them wisely. By understanding the differences between Etsy ads and offsite ads, gradually increasing your budget, and focusing on optimized listings, you can make your ad spend work harder for you.

If you want to dive deeper into this topic, I’ve created a free cheat sheet to help you manage your Etsy ads like a pro. Just leave a comment on the podcast episode, and I’ll send it your way!

Running ads doesn’t have to be stressful or expensive. With the right strategy, you can attract more customers, boost your sales, and grow your Etsy business sustainably. Let’s do this!

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Boost Your Etsy Traffic and Sales with My Four-Step Trend Strategy

In today’s post, I’m excited to share a powerful four-step trend strategy that can increase traffic and boost sales for your Etsy business. Trends play a huge role in bringing fresh eyes to your shop and creating more sales opportunities. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to build on your current success, this strategy will help you use trends to grow your shop without overwhelming it. Let’s dive into the main points of how trends can elevate your Etsy shop.

Why Trends Matter for Etsy Success

Trends are crucial for Etsy sellers because they’re popular, high-traffic items. Incorporating the right trends into your shop not only adds more visibility but also increases your chances of making more sales. I’ve helped other Etsy sellers grow their revenue by up to 20-30% just by using a targeted trend strategy, and I’m here to share how you can do the same.

One of the easiest ways to get started with trends is by joining a community of other sellers. If you’re looking for support, I’d recommend joining my Etsy Games Community, where we share trend tips, motivation, and support. You can find the link below – it’s a super fun space for sellers like you!

A Caution About Trends: Why They Shouldn’t Be Your Whole Strategy

Before I dive into the trend strategy, I want to emphasize a key point: trends shouldn’t be your entire business model. While trends bring quick boosts in sales, relying solely on them can create challenges. Etsy’s algorithm favors shops that have a cohesive product selection aimed at a specific audience. If you only sell trendy items, your shop can start to look chaotic, and it may become difficult for the algorithm to understand your target audience.

Using trends alone can also create a lot of stress, as you’re constantly searching for the “next big thing.” I’ve seen this lead to burnout among sellers. So, while trends can give you a great boost, it’s important to balance them with a core selection of products aimed at your primary audience.

Step 1: Define Your Target Audience and Niche

The first step is defining a specific target audience and niche. A strong foundation focused on your ideal customers will guide your shop’s overall look and help create a steady stream of sales. A steady demand for your core products is essential, while trends should act as a boost to your main product line.

If your products have a natural demand, you can count on consistent sales. Then, by strategically adding trendy items that complement your shop’s main focus, you’ll get an extra sales boost throughout the year. Having a clearly defined audience and niche means each trend you incorporate will add value rather than clutter to your shop.

Step 2: Finding Trends for Your Etsy Business

Now that you’ve established a target audience, the next step is finding trends that work for your shop. Etsy offers some fantastic tools, like Alura and eRank, which can help you spot trending keywords and topics. These tools pull data from Etsy’s API, so you’ll be able to identify popular items and emerging trends that other sellers are tapping into.

Outside of Etsy-specific tools, Google Trends and Exploding Topics are also great for broader trend research. These resources give you a wider view of trends that are gaining popularity across the internet, which can help you stay ahead of the curve. Remember, the goal is to find trends that align with your shop’s theme and appeal to your target audience.

Step 3: Types of Trends to Focus On

When it comes to adding trends to your shop, not all trends are created equal. Here are three types to consider:

• Seasonal Trends: Seasonal items—such as products for fall, spring, or specific events like weddings—can give your shop a steady boost throughout the year. These trends are reliable and return annually, so you’ll be able to plan for them consistently.

• Holiday Trends: Holidays like Christmas, Halloween, and Mother’s Day are excellent times to introduce new items or update existing products with holiday-focused keywords. Since holiday trends occur every year, they’re a sustainable way to increase sales regularly.

• Pop Culture Trends: While these trends can bring quick bursts of traffic, they’re often short-lived. Pop culture trends are more “fly-by-night” and may not stick around for long, so use these sparingly and be sure they align with your shop’s focus.

Using a mix of seasonal and holiday trends provides stability, while pop culture trends can be fun but should be used carefully to avoid confusing your audience.

Step 4: Incorporate Trends in Your Products

The last step is incorporating these trends into your product offerings. You can approach this in two ways:

  1. Create New Trend-Based Products: For example, if you don’t have any holiday-themed products, consider adding a few items specifically for Christmas or Valentine’s Day. These items can be reused each year, adding seasonal variety to your shop without cluttering it.

  2. Retarget Existing Products for Trend Relevance: Take your existing products and make them relevant to an upcoming trend. For instance, if you sell wallets, you could promote them as Father’s Day gifts by updating your keywords and product descriptions to match what buyers are searching for around that holiday. This approach allows you to capitalize on trends without overhauling your shop.

These methods give you the flexibility to keep your shop cohesive and maximize trends that make sense for your business.

Final Thoughts

Adding trends to your Etsy shop can be a game-changer, helping you drive traffic and boost sales. But remember, balance is key. Trends should complement a core business model that’s focused on your target audience. With a strategic approach, you can use trends to increase visibility, attract more buyers, and maximize your revenue while keeping your shop focused and appealing to the right audience.

By following this four-step strategy, you’ll be able to harness the power of trends effectively and give your Etsy business the boost it needs. Give it a try and see how it works for you!

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Boost Your Etsy Sales This Holiday Season with These Powerful Marketing Strategies

The end of the year is coming up fast, and I know everyone is looking to make the most of holiday traffic on Etsy. Today, I’m sharing my holiday marketing plan and strategies that’ll help your shop stand out, drive traffic, and capture more sales as we close out the year. Let’s dive in!

Standing Out on Etsy During the Holiday Season

Etsy is packed with sellers, especially during the holidays, and it can feel like you’re one small fish in a big sea. So, how do you make your shop stand out? I like to think of it as becoming the “fish with stripes”—the one that catches everyone’s attention and keeps them coming back for more. Here’s how you can grab more of that holiday traffic and turn it into sales.

Leveraging Etsy’s Built-In Urgency Features

One of Etsy’s biggest advantages is its built-in urgency and scarcity badges. These are features Etsy adds automatically, and they’re super effective at prompting customers to buy. Here’s a breakdown of what you can use:

• Limited Quantities: When your listing is low in stock, Etsy will display “only X left” on your product page, creating urgency.

• Sale Prices: If you’re running a sale, Etsy displays the original price with a strikethrough alongside the discounted price. This visual cue pushes buyers to act fast.

• Bestseller Badge: If your item hits a certain sales threshold, Etsy may label it a “Bestseller,” giving it credibility and building trust with new customers.

• In-Cart Notifications: Etsy shows potential buyers how many people have an item in their cart, which leverages social proof and makes them think, “If others want it, maybe I should get it too!”

Timing Your Promotions for Maximum Impact

The best time to start implementing your holiday strategy is early December when traffic to Etsy starts ramping up. Run promotions through the month and even consider keeping them active after Christmas. I’ve noticed that some shoppers will buy after the holidays because they couldn’t complete their shopping in time. By targeting these last-minute buyers, you can catch extra sales after the peak season winds down.

Run Effective Holiday Sales

A holiday sale is a tried-and-true way to boost sales, but you want to make sure yours stands out from the crowd. Everyone is running discounts, so go bold if you can! Consider discounts of at least 20-25% if it works within your profit margins. Remember, a larger discount can help you sell more volume and might even make up for the price reduction.

Get Creative with BOGO Deals

If you’re looking to add a twist, try a BOGO (Buy One, Get One) offer. Depending on your profit margins, consider offers like “Buy 2, Get 1 Free” or even “Buy 4, Get 1 Free.” This setup works especially well if you’re offering lower-cost items and can be adjusted easily through Etsy’s marketing tab.

Promote your deals in your shop’s announcement section, in your listings, and on social media. For extra visibility, bulk edit your listings to feature the offer at the top.

Adding Holiday Value Adds

To stand out even more, think about value adds you can offer that your competitors aren’t. Here are a few holiday-specific ideas:

• Holiday Bonuses: Add a small bonus item to orders for the holiday season, like a free sample or a small accessory that complements your products.

• Christmas Bundles: Create limited-time bundles where buyers get extra items when purchasing certain products. Labeling these as “holiday bundles” makes them feel more special.

• Gift Wrapping: Etsy offers a gift-wrapping option that you can add to your listings for an additional fee. If you do this, show what the packaging looks like with a photo, so buyers know it’s worth it.

• Upgraded Packaging: During the holidays, most buyers are shopping for gifts, so make sure your packaging is gift-ready. Adding a festive touch to your packaging can make a huge difference and increase buyer satisfaction.

Offer Something Extra

Adding a little something extra to orders can go a long way. Depending on your niche, this could be a carrying case, a cleaning kit, a care guide, or anything that would enhance the product experience. Small touches like these make your products feel more valuable and encourage buyers to choose your shop over others.

Create a Clearance Section

One last tip to help clear out old inventory is to set up a clearance section in your shop. Mark items down by 40-50% or more, and you’ll see how fast they start moving. I’ve found this especially useful for returns, items I no longer want to stock, or just products I want to move out to make space for new ones. A clearance section doesn’t only attract bargain hunters but can also lead to full-price sales. Shoppers browsing your clearance items may check out your other products and add those to their cart, too.

Wrapping It All Up

Incorporate these strategies, and let’s end the year strong! Try out some of these ideas, and see what resonates best with your customers. These holiday tips are also helpful year-round, so keep testing and see what gives your shop that extra boost. If you’re looking for a supportive, fun community to help you grow, consider joining my Etsy Games Community—where we work together to help Etsy sellers succeed.

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Etsy’s New Holiday Updates: How They Could Impact Your Shop This Season

As the holiday season approaches, Etsy is rolling out some big changes, and I’m here to break them down and help you prepare! In this episode, I dive into Etsy’s new holiday ad campaigns, added customer service agents, physical gift cards now available in stores, and the all-important USPS holiday shipping deadlines. These updates could significantly impact your shop, so let’s go over everything Etsy just announced—and I’ll share a few pro tips along the way to help you navigate the season smoothly.

Will Etsy’s New Changes Help or Hurt Sellers This Holiday Season?

One question on everyone’s mind: will these changes actually help us as sellers? I believe they’re steps in the right direction, but it’s important to understand how they may affect our shops. As an Etsy seller myself, I’m always looking for ways to drive traffic, boost sales, and create an efficient workflow, especially during the holiday rush.

New Holiday Ad Campaigns

Etsy announced they’re releasing a series of new holiday ad campaigns set to launch at the beginning of November. Expect to see these ads on TV and other mainstream platforms. The goal is to drive more traffic to the site, increase brand awareness, and attract new customers who might not be familiar with Etsy. From my perspective, any marketing Etsy does is a bonus for us sellers, bringing in more potential buyers. I’m excited to see what kind of impact these ads will have on holiday traffic to our shops!

Hundreds of New Customer Service Agents

Another big change is Etsy’s plan to add hundreds of customer service agents specifically for the holiday season. We know how important quick and effective support is, especially during high-traffic periods, but there are still questions about whether these agents will be available for both buyers and sellers. While Etsy has made strides, like offering chat support, there’s always room for improvement in response times and assistance for sellers.

This holiday season, we’ll see if these new agents make a difference. I think this move is a positive one, especially if it improves the buying experience and helps smooth out any issues that come up with orders and customer interactions.

Etsy Physical Gift Cards in Stores

One cool new feature Etsy is launching is physical gift cards in retail stores. You may have seen gift card kiosks in stores featuring cards for Walmart, Home Depot, and other major brands—now, Etsy will have its own gift cards on display! While it’s not clear yet which stores will carry these cards, this is a smart way to drive more traffic. New buyers will be introduced to the platform, allowing us to reach an even broader audience. Gift cards also make a great last-minute holiday gift, bringing more people to the site.

Important USPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines

Of course, we can’t forget about shipping deadlines! USPS has released its recommended deadlines for holiday deliveries, and knowing these dates is critical for Etsy sellers. Here’s a quick rundown:

• USPS Ground Advantage: December 18th (set your shop deadline a few days earlier)

• USPS Priority Mail: December 19th

• USPS Priority Mail Express: December 21st

I highly recommend setting your personal shop deadlines a couple of days before each official USPS cutoff. This extra buffer allows time to package and ship orders on schedule. In my shop, I usually post a notice about these deadlines in the announcement section and even in the product descriptions. This creates urgency for buyers to order early, ensuring their gifts arrive in time for the holidays.

My Final Tips for Holiday Success on Etsy

With all these changes in place, I suggest updating your shop’s announcement section, adding deadline reminders to your listings, and taking full advantage of Etsy’s ad campaigns to boost visibility. These new updates offer more opportunities to attract traffic and reach new customers, and with a little preparation, you can set your shop up for a successful holiday season.

As always, if you have any questions, join my free Etsy seller community, The Etsy Games, where we discuss strategies, share tips, and support each other through the highs and lows of running an Etsy business. Let’s make this holiday season the best one yet!

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How to Maximize Your Etsy Sales This Black Friday

In my recent podcast episode, I shared a detailed plan to help Etsy sellers make the most out of Black Friday. Here’s a breakdown of my top strategies to drive more traffic and boost your sales during this holiday shopping frenzy.

Understanding Your Profit Margin

To start, I emphasized the importance of understanding your profit margin. Knowing your margins will help you determine the maximum discount you can offer without taking a loss. I recommend using a tool like Aura’s profit margin calculator for Etsy, which takes the guesswork out of setting profitable sales.

Effective Discount Strategies

When it comes to setting up discounts, here are the main options I discussed:

• Percentage-Off Discounts: A straightforward discount across all items, like 10%, 20%, or 30% off.

• Dollar-Amount Discounts: Offer set dollar amounts off, such as $5 or $10, based on total purchases.

• Bulk Order Incentives: Encourage customers to buy more by offering discounts on orders of two or more items.

These discount options can all be set up easily within Etsy’s marketing tab.

Using BOGO and Free Shipping for More Sales

I also covered the value of BOGO (Buy One, Get One Free) promotions and free shipping incentives. These options can encourage larger orders, and Etsy even offers settings to apply these automatically for orders over a certain amount. For heavier items, free shipping can be a game-changer that attracts buyers who are put off by high shipping costs.

Creating Urgency and Scarcity

Two powerful tactics for any sales strategy are urgency and scarcity. Ensure that each promotion has a clear end date to drive urgency, and if possible, include limited quantities to add a scarcity factor. For example, mention that only the first 100 customers will receive a specific discount. These psychological triggers motivate customers to act fast, which is essential during a competitive shopping season.

Marketing Your Black Friday Sale Effectively

Marketing plays a crucial role in your Black Friday success. Here’s the approach I suggested:

• One Week Before: Start with a teaser about the sale to build excitement.

• Three Days Before: Send a follow-up with more specific details, including the terms of the discount and end date.

• One Day Before: Send a final reminder that the sale is about to start, reinforcing the urgency.

• Day of the Sale: Send an early morning announcement, reminding customers that the sale is live.

• Three Hours and One Hour Before Ending: Remind customers the sale is almost over to maximize last-minute conversions.

If you’re extending the sale through Cyber Monday, continue promoting through the weekend to keep momentum.

Pro Tip: Day-After Reminder

One of my favorite tips is to send a day-after reminder. Many people may miss the sale due to distractions, so offering a “last-chance” reminder the next day can bring in additional sales from those who couldn’t shop on the sale day.

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Did Etsy Kill October Traffic? A Deep Dive into the Podcast Episode

Hey there! In my latest podcast episode, I tackled the big question: Did Etsy kill October traffic? There’s been a lot of buzz about this lately, and it’s easy to get caught up in the fearmongering. In this blog post, I’ll break down what I discussed in the episode, covering everything from Etsy’s algorithm changes to unexpected events that impacted sales. Let’s dive in!

Etsy Traffic Concerns: October Drop in Traffic

Right off the bat, I addressed the main concern: traffic was noticeably down for a lot of Etsy sellers this October. If you’re an Etsy seller, you probably noticed the dip, and I get it—it’s frustrating. But it wasn’t just Etsy sellers who were affected. Many sellers on platforms like eBay, Poshmark, and Mercari reported similar trends.

Overview of October Traffic Decline Across Platforms

It’s easy to blame Etsy alone, but a broader look at the market shows a trend across different platforms. So, what’s going on? The spotlight fell on Etsy because of a recent update that made changes to their SEO algorithm. Naturally, when sales slow down, it’s human nature to look for a cause—and Etsy’s update became the focus.

Impact of Etsy’s Algorithm Change

Etsy rolled out an SEO update in October, placing more emphasis on shipping and offering incentives for lower-cost shipping. The update aimed to make search results more relevant and to prioritize listings with better shipping options. But whenever there’s a change to the algorithm, some shops get hit harder than others. And that’s what sparked a wave of “Etsy killed my traffic” claims.

Etsy’s Goal: Increasing Purchases Through Algorithm Adjustments

I want to set the record straight. Etsy’s not out to kill anyone’s traffic. The goal of any algorithm tweak is to get more buyers to make purchases. Etsy’s changes are about aligning search results with what buyers are most likely to purchase. It’s not about sinking shops; it’s about improving the shopping experience for buyers.

Effective SEO Tactics for Etsy and Beyond

So, what should you do when Etsy’s algorithm shifts? Don’t try to hack the system. Instead, focus on tried-and-true SEO strategies that work not just for Etsy, but for platforms like Google too. Long-term success comes from using solid SEO tactics—like smart keyword usage and well-structured listings—not from trying to game the system.

Importance of Structured Listings and Keywords

The secret sauce to succeeding on Etsy, even during traffic dips, lies in data. I talked about how crucial it is to structure your listings with strong keywords. Give the algorithm what it needs: clear, concise, and relevant data. That’s how you make sure your products get seen, no matter what changes are happening behind the scenes.

October’s Natural Disasters Impacting Sales

One thing that’s not being talked about enough is the role that October’s natural disasters played. We had two major hurricanes that impacted a significant portion of the East Coast, where a large percentage of the U.S. population resides. These hurricanes certainly took a toll on online shopping. It’s hard to think about buying on Etsy when your home is dealing with flooding or wind damage, right?

Influence of External Factors on Online Sales

Disasters, global events, and local crises all impact online sales. It’s easy to overlook these things when you’re analyzing your Etsy shop’s numbers, but external factors can make a big difference. So, before blaming the algorithm entirely, consider what else might be happening in the world.

How to Handle Fluctuating Sales Trends

Fluctuations in traffic are a natural part of online selling. If you’ve been in the game for a while, you know sales ebb and flow. The key is knowing how to ride those waves and not getting discouraged when things slow down. My advice? Focus on what you can control—your business, your listings, and your strategy.

Focus on Business Improvement During Low Traffic Periods

In the podcast, I shared tips on how to use these slow periods to your advantage. Dive deeper into your business and find areas for improvement. Are there ways you can tweak your listings? Is there a new product you can introduce? Use low-traffic times to strategize, so you’re ready to bounce back when sales pick up again.

Successful Sellers: Focusing on Actionable Strategies

I’ve noticed that the most successful Etsy sellers aren’t spending their time complaining about changes in traffic. They’re busy working on their business. Complaining doesn’t bring in sales—action does. So, stay focused on finding solutions, not on blaming the algorithm.

Dealing with Algorithm Changes: A Productive Mindset

It’s okay to be aware of changes, but don’t approach them from a mindset of trying to “hack” the system. Instead, see them as opportunities. Knowledge is power, and understanding how updates affect your shop can give you a competitive edge. Use that knowledge to become a better seller and optimize your listings accordingly.

Adaptability: Navigating Constant Changes in Online Selling

Selling online is all about change. I shared an analogy from “Friends” where they’re moving a couch up the stairs, yelling “Pivot!” You have to be willing to pivot when things shift in the online selling world. Stay adaptable and keep your eye on the bigger picture.

Final Thoughts: Controlling What You Can

In the end, I don’t think Etsy “killed” traffic. October’s dip was likely a mix of algorithm updates and uncontrollable external factors. My advice is to have a thick skin and focus on what you can control—your shop, your listings, and your approach.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic, so be sure to check out the podcast episode if you haven’t already! And don’t forget to join the Etsy Games for a fun, supportive way to grow your business within a community of like-minded sellers.

Thanks for reading, and I hope this gives you a clearer view of what’s really going on with Etsy traffic and how to navigate it!

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How to Grow Your Etsy Business Using the Rule of 200

If you’re an Etsy seller struggling to grow your business, you’re not alone. Many Etsy sellers feel like they’re spinning their wheels, wasting time on unproductive tasks, and not seeing the traffic or sales they want. In my latest podcast episode, I dive deep into a strategy I call the “Rule of 200”—a daily framework that will help you focus your time, grow your shop, and drive more sales.

This strategy isn’t easy, but most things worth achieving aren’t. By implementing the Rule of 200 consistently, you’ll have a clear path to reaching your Etsy goals faster. Let me walk you through it.

The Problem: Wasting Time on Unproductive Tasks

One of the biggest issues Etsy sellers face is spending time on things that don’t really move their business forward. Whether it’s obsessing over small details or getting caught up in the wrong areas, many sellers fail to focus on what truly matters: getting more listings up, optimizing old ones, and promoting your shop. Time is precious, and the Rule of 200 will help you organize your efforts strategically.

What Is the Rule of 200?

The Rule of 200 is simple: you’re going to dedicate 200 minutes a day to specific activities that will help grow your Etsy shop. If that sounds like a lot, don’t worry—I break it down into manageable chunks, and you can always scale it to fit your schedule. The key is consistency.

The rule is divided into two parts: 100 minutes on new listings and 100 minutes on old listings and marketing.

Part One: Spending 100 Minutes on New Listings

To grow your Etsy shop, you need to keep adding new listings. This isn’t just about throwing up random products; it’s about being strategic. Here’s how I recommend breaking down these 100 minutes.

Step One: 20 Minutes on Product Research

The first 20 minutes should be spent researching new products to list. Use tools like Alura, eRank, or even Google Trends to identify what’s selling well in your niche. Don’t just rely on intuition—do the research to make informed decisions. Look for trending keywords, analyze competitors, and find gaps in the market you can fill.

Step Two: 20 Minutes Reviewing Shop Listing Stats

Next, spend 20 minutes reviewing your shop stats. Which listings are bringing in traffic? What’s making sales? Your stats give you valuable insights into what’s working and what isn’t. If certain keywords or products are driving traffic, lean into that by creating similar listings.

Step Three: 60 Minutes Creating New Listings

The bulk of your time should be spent on actually creating those new listings. This includes writing descriptions, adding keywords, and taking high-quality photos. Don’t rush this part! You’ve already put in the research—now make sure your listings reflect that work by giving them the best chance to succeed.

Part Two: Spending 100 Minutes on Old Listings and Marketing

The second half of the Rule of 200 focuses on improving existing listings and marketing your shop.

Step One: 40 Minutes Improving Old Listings

Go through your old listings and see what’s underperforming. Start by sorting your listings by lowest traffic or sales. Are the photos clear? Are the keywords optimized? Sometimes, just updating the SEO or adding better images can make a world of difference.

Step Two: 60 Minutes on Marketing and Promotion

Marketing is essential if you want to scale your Etsy shop. Spend 60 minutes each day on promotion, whether that’s running sales, using social media, or starting an email marketing campaign. You don’t have to do everything at once—focus on one platform to start, like Instagram or Pinterest, and build from there.

The Importance of Consistency

The Rule of 200 only works if you’re consistent. I get it—200 minutes a day sounds like a lot. But if you can’t commit to that, start smaller. Cut it in half with the Rule of 100 or even 50 minutes a day. The important thing is to be strategic and to work on your business every single day.

Overcoming the “I Can’t Do This” Mindset

It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking you don’t have enough time, but that’s the very mindset that holds many sellers back. You may not be able to dedicate 200 minutes right away, but start where you can and scale from there. Even a little bit of effort each day will get you closer to your goals than doing nothing at all.

Final Thoughts: Stay Strategic and Reach Your Etsy Goals Faster

Growing an Etsy business isn’t easy, but with the right framework, it’s 100% possible. The Rule of 200 is designed to help you focus your time on the tasks that matter most—adding new listings, improving old ones, and marketing effectively. Start implementing this strategy today, and you’ll see the difference it can make in your traffic and sales.

If you’re ready to take your Etsy business to the next level, tune in to my latest podcast episode for a deep dive into the Rule of 200. Let’s grow your shop together!

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How to Sell More on Etsy with a 4D Listing Strategy

If you’re an Etsy seller, you’ve probably wondered how do I sell more on Etsy? It’s one of the most common questions I hear, and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. But in this post, I want to dive deep into a strategy that helped me generate over half a million dollars on Etsy and continues to drive success across multiple shops. This strategy isn’t just about tweaking keywords or perfecting your listings – it’s about viewing your listings in a whole new way. I call it the four-dimensional (4D) approach to selling on Etsy, and today, I’m going to show you how to implement it in your own shop to get more traffic and sales.

My Journey: From 2D Listings to 4D Success

When I first started on Etsy, I looked at my listings in a very two-dimensional way. I would post a listing, add my pictures and keywords, publish it, and move on to the next one. Sound familiar? This one-and-done approach didn’t allow me to see the full potential of my listings. I realized I was missing out on so many opportunities to reach different audiences and maximize my sales.

That’s when I started thinking about my listings as four-dimensional. Instead of viewing them as static, one-off products, I began to see them as multi-faceted opportunities. This mindset shift changed everything for my business, and I’m going to share how you can apply it to yours.

The 4D Strategy in Action

Let’s break down what I mean by this 4D approach with a real example. Say you’re selling a workout log printable. Most sellers would create the listing, optimize the keywords (like “workout log,” “exercise tracker,” or “fitness planner”), and leave it at that. But here’s where the 4D strategy comes in: instead of stopping there, you can expand that single listing to appeal to multiple audiences, niches, and needs.

Expanding Your Audience with Keywords

Here’s how I started looking at my products from different angles:

  1. Target Different Groups – Instead of just a generic workout log, you can create variations for different groups. For example, a new mom workout log, a pregnancy workout log, or a postpartum workout log. This lets you tap into specific groups of buyers and make your product more relevant to them.

  2. Tailor to Specific Training Programs – You can market your workout log to people following specific fitness plans, like a 5K training log, a marathon workout log, or a triathlon training log. This turns one product into several niche offerings.

  3. Appeal to Age Groups – Don’t forget about age demographics! You could create a version for seniors, teens, or fitness beginners. Each group has different needs, and by targeting them, you widen your potential customer base.

  4. Goal-Oriented Listings – Everyone has different fitness goals, so why not create versions of your workout log for those goals? Try offering a weight loss workout log, a get shredded workout log, or a couch-to-5K log. This makes your product more appealing to people with specific goals in mind.

Rebranding for Different Audiences

The beauty of this 4D approach is that you don’t need to create a brand-new product each time. You can rebrand your existing product to fit different audiences. For example, the workout log template stays the same, but you can change the title, keywords, and branding to match the new audience. Think of it like rebranding a car – whether it’s labeled a Hyundai, Acura, or Ford, it still gets you from point A to point B. Your workout log is the same, but the branding makes it relevant to different buyers.

Why This Strategy Works

By using this four-dimensional approach to your listings, you’re doing more than just adding a few new products. You’re creating a wider range of listings that appeal to more people. Here are some key benefits of thinking 4D:

• More Listings, More Traffic: Each new variation of your listing gives you more chances to be found by customers. More listings = more opportunities for sales.

• Increased Data: By creating more listings, you gather more data about what works and what doesn’t. You can adjust your strategy based on real performance.

• Diverse Shop: As you expand your listings in this way, your shop becomes more diverse and appealing to a broader range of customers.

Conclusion: Start Implementing 4D Thinking Today

If you’re ready to grow your Etsy shop, start by rethinking how you view your listings. Look at your products in a four-dimensional way, and you’ll begin to see opportunities you never noticed before. By targeting different groups, training programs, age demographics, and goals, you can turn one listing into multiple revenue-generating opportunities.

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Get ready for the holiday season with these powerful promotion tips! Halloween, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday offer huge opportunities to boost your sales. Now’s the time to plan big, combining discounts with unique bonuses to entice shoppers. Consider offering a standout discount or a “deal of the week” to drive excitement and scarcity around your products. And don’t forget to promote across social media and email. Staying responsive is crucial—download the Etsy seller app to quickly connect with potential buyers and secure sales. Let’s make this season a success!

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In this episode, I dive into the topic of Etsy fees and explore whether Etsy will follow the trend of other e-commerce platforms reducing or eliminating seller fees. As a seasoned Etsy and e-commerce seller with nearly a million dollars in sales, I break down recent fee changes from platforms like Mercari, eBay, and Poshmark, and what these shifts could mean for you as an Etsy seller. I’ll explain why fees are a necessary part of doing business online, how to manage your profit margins, and how to prepare if Etsy’s fees continue to rise. If you’re looking for ways to increase profits while navigating rising fees, this episode is for you.

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In today’s episode, we break down the key factors that separate successful Etsy sellers from those who struggle to get sales and traffic. Whether you’re just starting out or have been on Etsy for a while, this episode will help you level up your business with actionable strategies. From improving product quality to optimizing your listings, pricing, and branding, you’ll learn the exact steps to take your Etsy shop to the next level.

We’ll cover essential areas like customer service, time management, and adapting to Etsy’s ongoing changes. Plus, you’ll hear about the exciting new Etsy Games—a free, fun way to grow your shop, win prizes, and connect with a supportive community. Tune in for tips, inspiration, and real-world advice to help you succeed on Etsy!

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Etsy sellers often face challenges in scaling their businesses, primarily due to a lack of understanding of their roadblocks. This article aims to illuminate common pitfalls and provide actionable strategies to enhance sales and traffic on Etsy.

Key Takeaways * Identify and address roadblocks in your Etsy business. * Focus on conversion rates rather than just increasing traffic. * Improve listing quality to justify pricing and attract buyers. * Utilize marketing tactics like urgency and scarcity to boost sales.

Understanding Roadblocks in Your Etsy Business One of the biggest reasons Etsy sellers struggle is their inability to pinpoint roadblocks in their business. When you don’t know where the issues lie, you end up spending time on activities that don’t contribute to growth. This can lead to frustration and, ultimately, quitting.

To avoid this, it’s crucial to analyze your business intuitively and focus on the right areas. Think of your business like a clogged drain; if you don’t identify the clog, the overflow will only worsen. Once you remove the blockage, you’ll see improvements in traffic and sales.

Analyzing Your Etsy Stats Let’s dive into some practical examples using Etsy stats. Suppose you have:

  • 586 visits (unique visitors)
  • 6 orders
  • This results in a 1% conversion rate (6 orders / 586 visits).

A 1% conversion rate is average, but where should you focus your efforts? Should you aim to increase traffic or improve conversion rates?

Focusing on Conversion Rates If you increase visits to 1,000 but still have 6 orders, your conversion rate drops to 0.6%. Conversely, if you keep visits at 586 and increase orders to 10, your conversion rate rises to 1.7%. This indicates that improving conversion rates is often a more effective strategy than merely increasing traffic.

Improving Listing Quality To boost your conversion rates, start with listing quality. Here are some factors to consider:

  • Images: Ensure your photos are clear and showcase the product effectively.
  • Value Justification: Clearly explain why your product is worth the price. Avoid simply lowering prices; instead, highlight unique features and benefits.
  • Descriptions: Provide detailed descriptions that answer potential buyer questions and eliminate confusion.
  • Shipping Times: Offer reasonable shipping times to encourage purchases.

Marketing Tactics to Enhance Sales In addition to improving listings, consider implementing marketing tactics:

  • Coupon Codes: Offer discounts to customers who add items to their cart but don’t complete the purchase.
  • Scarcity and Urgency: Create a sense of urgency by highlighting limited quantities or time-sensitive sales.

Evaluating Individual Listings Let’s say you analyze a specific listing:

  • 5 visits and 1 sale results in a 20% conversion rate. While this is impressive, the bottleneck is still the traffic. Focus on increasing visits to this listing rather than tweaking it further.

The Importance of Listing Quantity If you have 10 listings and 50 visits with 0 sales, the issue may not be conversion or traffic but rather the number of listings. With too few listings, you lack sufficient data to make informed decisions.

To improve your chances of success:

  • Increase Your Listings: More listings mean more opportunities for traffic and sales.
  • Optimize Each Listing: Ensure each listing is fully optimized with relevant keywords and tags.

Conclusion In summary, the key to transforming your Etsy sales from $0 to $100,000 lies in identifying and addressing your business's roadblocks. Focus on improving conversion rates through high-quality listings and effective marketing strategies. Remember, your time is valuable; prioritize actions that will yield the most significant impact on your business. By doing so, you’ll set yourself up for long-term success in the Etsy marketplace.

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Marketing your Etsy shop can seem overwhelming, but with the right strategies, you can drive traffic and boost sales in just a few minutes a day. This guide breaks down effective marketing techniques that anyone can implement, regardless of experience level.

Key Takeaways * Leverage both Etsy and external marketing for maximum traffic. * Utilize video content across various platforms to engage your audience. * Start an email list to build a loyal customer base. * Repurpose content to save time and increase reach. * Be consistent in your marketing efforts for sustained growth.

Understanding Marketing for Your Etsy Shop Marketing is essential for driving traffic to your Etsy shop. More traffic means a higher potential for sales. You can either let Etsy find traffic for you or take a proactive approach by utilizing external marketing strategies. Combining both methods can significantly enhance your shop's visibility.

The Power of Video Marketing Video marketing is a powerful tool for Etsy sellers. There are two main types of video content:

  1. Long-form videos (over a couple of minutes)
  2. Short-form videos (under 3 minutes)

Platforms for Video Marketing * Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest are excellent platforms for sharing both long and short videos. You can cross-post content between Facebook and Instagram to maximize reach. * YouTube: This platform is unique as it serves as both a social media site and a search engine. You can create long-form content and also utilize YouTube Shorts for quick engagement.

Exploring Audio Content While audio content, like podcasts, may not directly sell products, it can be a valuable tool for building brand awareness. Consider discussing topics related to your niche and linking back to your Etsy shop in the show notes.

The Importance of Written Content Written content, including blogs, is still a powerful way to attract customers. Here’s how to leverage it:

  • Blogging: Create blog posts that include keywords related to your products. This can help improve your SEO and drive traffic to your shop.
  • Social Media Posts: Use platforms like Instagram and Facebook to share written content and images that engage your audience.
  • Email Marketing: Build an email list to keep your customers informed about new products and promotions. Offering discounts or free guides can incentivize sign-ups.

Affiliate and Influencer Marketing Partnering with influencers can help you reach a broader audience. However, it’s crucial to choose influencers whose niche aligns closely with your products. Here are some tips:

  • Research Influencers: Look for micro-influencers who have a dedicated following in your niche.
  • Evaluate Past Collaborations: Ask for references to ensure they have successfully promoted similar products before.

Keys to Success To wrap up, here are some essential tips for effective marketing:

  1. Be Consistent: Regularly post content to keep your audience engaged.
  2. Offer Value: Don’t just promote products; provide useful information and engage with your audience.
  3. Repurpose Content: Use the same content across different platforms to save time.
  4. Start Small: Focus on one or two marketing strategies before expanding.

Conclusion Marketing your Etsy shop doesn’t have to be daunting. By leveraging video, written content, and email marketing, you can create a robust marketing strategy that drives traffic and increases sales. Remember to stay consistent and offer value to your audience, and you’ll see growth in no time!

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In the competitive world of Etsy, many sellers struggle to move their businesses forward due to a lack of focus and organization. This article outlines a straightforward plan to help you streamline your efforts and significantly increase your sales.

Key Takeaways

• Focus on three main areas: traffic, price, and conversion.

• Organize your daily tasks to align with these focus areas.

• Implement strategic actions to drive growth and efficiency.

The Importance of Focus

Most Etsy sellers find themselves overwhelmed, often because they lack a clear focus. Focus is essential for success. Without it, you may end up wasting time on tasks that don’t contribute to your business growth.

When I transitioned from the corporate world to running my Etsy shop full-time, I quickly realized that the freedom I gained came with its own set of challenges. Unlike in a corporate setting where your schedule is dictated by others, as an entrepreneur, you must create your own structure. This can be daunting, but it’s crucial for moving your business forward.

The Three Buckets of Business

To effectively channel your focus, consider organizing your efforts into three key areas:

• Traffic

• Price

• Conversion

By concentrating on these three areas, you can streamline your efforts and avoid getting sidetracked by less impactful tasks.

Organizing for Success

Once you have a clear focus, the next step is organization. Here’s how to effectively organize your daily tasks:

• Plan Ahead: At the end of each day, create a checklist for the next day. Keep it manageable to avoid feeling overwhelmed.

• Prioritize Tasks: Identify which tasks align with your three focus areas. For example:

• Monday: Fulfill orders, post on social media, and optimize listings for SEO.

• Tuesday: Create a new listing, redo an old listing, and engage with customers.

By breaking down your tasks into bite-sized chunks, you can make steady progress without feeling overwhelmed.

Consistency is Key

The combination of strategic focus and organization will greatly improve your business. Consistency in applying these principles will lead to growth and help you reach your goals.

Conclusion

To succeed on Etsy, you need to focus on traffic, price, and conversion while organizing your daily tasks to align with these areas. By implementing this simple system, you can make significant strides in your Etsy business, ultimately leading to increased sales and reduced stress.

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Unlocking the secret to boosting sales is a challenge we all face as Etsy and e-commerce sellers. In this video, we explore three crucial areas that can help us attract more customers and increase our revenue. From understanding traffic generation to optimizing our listings for better visibility, these strategies are designed to transform crickets into cash registers. We’ll dive deep into how time and money play pivotal roles in driving traffic to our shops. By leveraging SEO techniques tailored for Etsy, we can enhance our product visibility and connect with eager buyers looking for quality items.

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In the competitive world of Etsy, understanding how to effectively use variations in your listings can significantly enhance your traffic and sales. This article delves into strategic approaches to optimize your Etsy shop by leveraging variations, ensuring you stand out in a crowded marketplace.

Key Takeaways * Utilize Variations Wisely: Break down your listings to highlight different variations. * Increase Listings: More listings mean more keywords and better SEO. * Targeted Keywords: Focus on specific keywords for each variation to improve visibility. * Visual Appeal: Use distinct images for each variation to attract different customers.

Understanding Variations Many Etsy sellers view variations as a single entity, often limiting their potential. However, variations can be a powerful tool when used strategically. Instead of treating them as isolated options, consider how they can work together to enhance your shop's visibility and sales.

The Power of Multiple Listings Instead of having one listing with multiple variations, consider creating separate listings for each variation. For example, if you sell necklaces in gold, silver, and bronze, instead of one listing that includes all three, create three distinct listings:

  1. Gold Pendant Necklace
  2. Silver Pendant Necklace
  3. Bronze Pendant Necklace

This approach allows you to:

  • Target Specific Keywords: Each listing can focus on its respective color, allowing for more precise keyword targeting.
  • Increase Visibility: More listings mean more opportunities for customers to find your products.

Optimizing Keywords When creating multiple listings, it's essential to optimize your keywords effectively. Each listing should have a unique title, description, and tags that highlight the specific variation. For instance:

  • Gold Pendant Necklace: Use keywords like "gold necklace," "women's gold accessory," etc.
  • Silver Pendant Necklace: Focus on keywords like "silver necklace," "silver jewelry for women," etc.
  • Bronze Pendant Necklace: Highlight keywords such as "bronze necklace," "unique bronze jewelry," etc.

This targeted approach ensures that your listings are not seen as duplicates by Etsy's algorithm, which can help improve your search rankings.

Visual Appeal Matters In addition to keywords, the images you use for each listing play a crucial role in attracting customers. Ensure that each listing features a distinct image that corresponds to the variation being highlighted. For example:

  • Gold Necklace: Use a bright, eye-catching image of the gold pendant.
  • Silver Necklace: Showcase the silver pendant in a different setting or background.
  • Bronze Necklace: Highlight the bronze pendant with a unique visual that stands out.

Strategic Listing Management When managing your listings, think about how to group your variations logically. If you have multiple designs or styles, consider how they relate to one another. For example, if you sell tumblers with different designs (cow, baby, flower), it may be beneficial to create separate listings for each design rather than lumping them all together. This way, the algorithm can better match your listings with potential buyers looking for specific items.

Conclusion Leveraging variations in your Etsy listings is a powerful strategy to boost traffic and sales. By breaking down your listings into multiple, targeted entries, you can enhance your shop's visibility, improve your SEO, and ultimately increase your sales. Remember, the goal is to make it easy for customers to find exactly what they want while maximizing your shop's potential. Implement these strategies today and watch your Etsy shop thrive!

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In the evolving landscape of digital art, many creators are exploring the use of AI tools to generate unique pieces for sale on platforms like Etsy. This article delves into Etsy's policies regarding AI-generated art, ensuring that artists can navigate the rules effectively while maximizing their creative potential.

Key Takeaways * You can use AI to generate art for sale on Etsy, but disclosure is required. * Selling AI prompt bundles is prohibited. * Sensitive content, including nudity, is not allowed.

Understanding Etsy's Stance on AI Art Etsy has embraced the rise of AI-generated art, allowing sellers to utilize these tools to create and sell their work. However, there are specific guidelines that must be followed to ensure compliance with Etsy's policies. The primary question many artists have is: Can I use AI to generate art and sell it on Etsy? The answer is yes, but with certain conditions.

The Role of Prompts in AI Art Creation When using AI tools, the prompts you provide are crucial. Think of them as your brush strokes; the more detailed and specific your prompts, the better the resulting artwork will be. Here are some tips for crafting effective prompts:

  1. Be Specific: Clearly describe what you want the AI to create.
  2. Use Descriptive Language: Incorporate adjectives and details to guide the AI.
  3. Experiment: Don’t hesitate to try different prompts to see how the AI responds.

Disclosure is Key While you can sell AI-generated art, it’s essential to disclose this information in your product descriptions. Transparency is vital to maintain trust with your customers and to comply with Etsy's policies. Make sure to include a note indicating that the artwork was created using AI tools.

Allowed Uses of AI in Art There are two primary scenarios where AI can be effectively utilized:

  • Enhancing Existing Art: If you have a piece of art that you want to modify or improve, AI can help you expand or alter it.
  • Creating New Art: You can generate entirely new pieces by providing specific prompts to the AI.

What You Cannot Do with AI on Etsy While there are many opportunities for using AI in your art, there are also restrictions to be aware of:

  1. Selling AI Prompt Bundles: Etsy prohibits the sale of bundles containing AI prompts without the finished art piece. This is to ensure that each seller contributes their unique touch to the artwork.
  2. Creating Sensitive Content: Any AI-generated content that includes nudity or sexual themes must adhere to Etsy's prohibited item policy. This includes a strict ban on explicit content, regardless of whether it is AI-generated or not.

Conclusion As AI continues to shape the future of art, Etsy remains a platform where creativity can flourish, provided that artists adhere to its guidelines. By understanding what is allowed and what is not, you can confidently explore the potential of AI in your artistic endeavors. Remember to disclose your use of AI, avoid selling prompt bundles, and steer clear of sensitive content to keep your shop in good standing. With these tips in mind, you can harness the power of AI while staying compliant with Etsy's policies.

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Etsy sellers often find themselves confused by the intricacies of advertising on the platform. This guide aims to clarify the differences between Etsy Ads and Offsite Ads, providing essential tips to maximize your advertising budget and enhance your sales potential.

Key Takeaways * Understand the differences between Etsy Ads and Offsite Ads. * Control your budget and listings effectively. * Focus on organic sales before investing in ads. * Monitor your Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) to gauge success.

Understanding Etsy Ads Etsy Ads are designed to promote your listings within the Etsy platform. This means that your products will be advertised to users who are already browsing Etsy, increasing the chances of conversion. Here’s how it works:

  • Control Over Listings: You can choose which listings to promote. It’s advisable to advertise all your listings initially, as you may be surprised by which items perform well.
  • Budget Management: You set a daily budget, which Etsy caps based on your seller profile. This cap can increase over time as you gain more experience and sales.
  • Daily Spending: Be prepared to spend your set budget daily, regardless of whether you make sales. If you set a budget of $50, you might spend close to that amount even if no items sell.
  • Organic Sales Matter: If you’re not making organic sales, advertising may not help. Ensure your shop is optimized for organic traffic before investing in ads.

The Mechanics of Offsite Ads Offsite Ads differ significantly from Etsy Ads as they promote your listings outside of Etsy. Here’s what you need to know:

  • Automatic Opt-In: If you earn more than $10,000 in a rolling 365-day period, you are automatically opted into Offsite Ads. If you earn less, you can choose to opt in or out.
  • Limited Control: Unlike Etsy Ads, you cannot control which listings are promoted or set a specific budget. Etsy decides which listings to advertise based on performance.
  • Fees: Offsite Ads can incur fees of up to 15% on sales, which is in addition to other Etsy fees. However, you only pay these fees if a sale is made, reducing your risk.

Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) Understanding your Return on Ad Spend is crucial for evaluating the effectiveness of your advertising efforts:

  1. Calculate ROAS: To determine your ROAS, divide the revenue generated from ads by the amount spent on advertising. For example, if you spent $25 on ads and earned $130 in sales, your ROAS would be 5.2.
  2. Industry Benchmark: The average ROAS in the industry is about 3. This means for every dollar spent, you should aim to earn $3 back.
  3. Monitor Performance: Keep an eye on your ROAS to ensure your advertising strategy is profitable. Adjust your approach based on performance metrics.

Best Practices for Advertising on Etsy To maximize your advertising success, consider the following strategies:

  • Avoid Frequent Changes: Making frequent changes to your budget or listings can disrupt the algorithm. Set a budget and stick to it for at least 30 days before making adjustments.
  • Test All Listings: Start by advertising all your listings. After 30 days, analyze which listings are performing well and consider turning off those that are not.
  • Focus on Profit Margins: Ensure your products have a healthy profit margin (ideally 40-50%) to absorb advertising costs and still remain profitable.
  • Evaluate Offsite Ads: If you have the option to opt into Offsite Ads, consider giving them a try. They often yield a better ROAS, but be mindful of the potential fees.

Conclusion Navigating Etsy Ads and Offsite Ads can be challenging, but understanding the differences and implementing strategic practices can significantly enhance your sales potential. Focus on optimizing your shop for organic sales, monitor your advertising performance, and adjust your strategies as needed to ensure profitability. With the right approach, you can make the most of your advertising budget and grow your Etsy business successfully.

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📈 Transform Your Etsy Business with the 80/20 Rule! 📈

In this video, we dive into the Pareto Principle, also known as the 80-20 rule, and how it can drastically change your Etsy business. Learn how 20% of your listings generate 80% of your revenue and traffic, and discover strategies to leverage this powerful insight.

🛒 Key Takeaways:

• Understand how 20% of your listings produce 80% of your revenue and traffic.

• Learn to identify your top-performing listings and analyze their success.

• Discover the importance of having enough listings to gather actionable data.

• Create a strategy to produce more of what works and optimize your shop for higher revenue.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• How to use listing analytics to identify top sellers and traffic sources.

• The significance of customer demographics in shaping your strategy.

• Steps to increase your winning listings and grow your revenue.

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Want to know how to create Etsy listings that sell? In this video, I share two powerful strategies to help you plan and create successful Etsy listings. Many sellers waste time by adding listings without a plan, resulting in poor performance. Avoid this mistake and fast-track your success with these tips!

Strategy 1: Utilize Existing Data

• Analyze Sales: Identify your best-selling listings and create similar products.

• No Sales Yet? Check for listings with over 50 visits and use them as a basis for new products.

• No Traffic? Conduct keyword research with tools like Alura to find high-search-volume keywords and create new listings based on these.

Strategy 2: Research Before Listing

• Define Your Niche: Clearly define your niche and target audience.

• Keyword Research: Use keyword tools to find high-volume search terms related to your products.

• Optimize Listings: Use these keywords in your product listings to boost visibility.

Implement these strategies to enhance your Etsy success. Remember, consistency and optimization are key!

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Etsy vs. Goimagine: A David vs. Goliath Showdown

Ranked Categories:

Mission/Business:

• Goimagine: Donates profits to charities helping children, such as Horizons for Homeless Children and Relief Nursery, and exclusively supports handmade items. Rating: 5

• Etsy: Profits are directed to shareholders, impacting seller and buyer experiences. No longer exclusively handmade. Rating: 1

Seller User Experience:

• Goimagine:

• Lacks integrated shipping labels.

• No promotional coupons for conversions.

• Requires Stripe for payments, adding extra steps.

• Limited analytics and no individual listing stats.

• No dedicated seller app, but has a community app.

• Similar listing and shop setup to Etsy, making it easy to transition.

• Keeps buyers within the seller’s shop. Rating: 3

• Etsy:

• Comprehensive marketing suite and tools.

• Integrated payment processor and robust analytics.

• Alerts for conversions and detailed customer insights.

• Extensive experience and resources. Rating: 4.5

Support:

• Goimagine:

• Known for stellar seller support with CEO involvement.

• Easy to get help and quick resolutions.

• No support phone number, only a help center and forum. Rating: 4

• Etsy:

• Declining support quality since going public.

• Difficult to resolve issues quickly.

• Shops can be suspended with limited recourse.

• Has support chat and a help center. Rating: 3

Buyer Experience:

• Both offer gift recipient options and customer apps.

• Similar, user-friendly checkout processes.

• Etsy:

• Cleaner, more professional checkout.

• Multiple payment options like PayPal and Google Pay. Rating: 5

• Goimagine: Lacks additional payment options. Rating: 4

Traffic/Buyers:

• Goimagine:

• 600,000 visits in three months.

• 6,000 sellers.

• Estimated 46,500 buyers. Rating: 1

• Etsy:

• 1.3 billion visits in the same period.

• 93 million buyers per year.

• 8.3 million sellers. Rating: 5

Summary:

Goimagine is a promising platform with a strong mission, but it currently lacks some of the tools and traffic that Etsy offers. While Etsy has more resources and a larger user base, Goimagine’s focus on charitable donations and handmade items provides a unique appeal. Both platforms have their strengths and weaknesses, making the choice dependent on individual seller needs and values.

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Starting, building, and growing an Etsy shop can feel overwhelming. It’s easy to get lost in the big picture, especially when revenue goals seem out of reach. But what if I told you that breaking down these goals into manageable steps could make all the difference? Let’s dive into how you can average one sale a day or more on Etsy.

Think Small: Break Down Your Goals

When you set a big revenue goal, like $20,000 a year, it can seem insurmountable, especially when you’re starting from zero sales. But breaking it down into smaller, targeted chunks makes it more manageable:

• Monthly: 83 sales

• Weekly: 19 sales

• Daily: 3 sales

Now, aiming for three sales a day feels much more achievable. And if your average product price is $20, this breakdown puts you on the right track.

Pro Tip: Increase Your Revenue Per Customer

To make things even easier, try increasing your revenue per customer. This means you’ll need fewer sales to hit your target. But let’s focus on the core strategy for now.

Start Here: Focus on 1 Sale a Day

Before aiming for three sales a day, start by targeting one sale a day. Once you consistently hit this mark, you’ll find it easier to scale up. The key here is to shift your focus from the lag measure (the end result) to the lead measures (the actions that drive the result).

What Are Lag and Lead Measures?

• Lag Measures: The end results you want, such as averaging one sale a day.

• Lead Measures: The daily actions that lead to those results.

Many people focus on lag measures, like wanting to lose 20 pounds or save $50k, but just focusing on the end result won’t help you achieve it. Instead, you need to identify and consistently perform the actions that will lead to your desired outcome.

Get More Traffic

For Etsy sellers, one common answer is to get more traffic to your shop. Here’s how:

  1. Open Your Wallet: Invest in paid ads.

  2. Roll Up Your Sleeves: Put in more work with strategies like:

• Creating more listings

• Conducting better SEO research

• Improving your product photos

• Producing more content

• Enhancing your marketing efforts

• Providing superior customer service

Choose Your Lead Measures

Pick one or two of these lead measures to focus on daily. Track your actions and monitor your progress toward achieving more traffic and sales. After three months, evaluate your performance:

• Are you getting more traffic?

• Are you making more sales?

• Have you been consistent with your lead measures?

Stay the Course or Pivot

Based on your evaluation, decide whether to stay the course, pivot your strategy, or improve your consistency. The key is to rinse and repeat until you find what works best for you.

Conclusion

This journey is much like your actual Etsy business – it’s not simple, but it’s comprehensive. By breaking down your goals and focusing on actionable steps, you can achieve that one sale a day milestone and beyond. Remember, consistency is key.

Thanks for reading! If you found this blog post helpful, please share it with someone who might benefit. Stay consistent and keep pushing forward. You’ve got this!

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In this episode, we dive deep into the true costs of selling Print On Demand (POD) products on Etsy. Discover how much profit you can actually make and get all the crucial information to avoid losing money when starting your POD business. Many sellers overlook important factors that can impact their earnings. I also emphasize that POD is not an easy, passive, or get-rich-quick venture. Learn the realities and prepare yourself for success!

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Curious about the costs of selling on Go Imagine compared to Etsy? Let’s break it down!

Go Imagine Pricing: • Transaction Fee: 5% of the total cost (including shipping)

• Stripe Processing Fee: 2.9% + $0.30 • Membership Fees:

• Launch: $2.50/month for 20 listings

• Thrive: $5/month for 200 listings

• Mosaic: $10/month for 1,000 listings + website

Example: • Item Price: $25 • Shipping Cost: $5 • Total Fees: $1.50 (transaction fee) + $1.17 (Stripe fee) + shipping = $7.67 • Profit: $22.33 (74% of total) #GoImagine #EtsyAlternative #Ecommerce #HandmadeBusiness #OnlineSelling #GoImagineFees

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How Much Does It Cost to Start on Etsy?

Curious about the costs of starting an Etsy shop? Let’s break it down:

Etsy Fees:

• Listing Fee: $0.20 per item for 4 months, charged every time you list or relist an item.

• Transaction Fee: 6.5% of the order total (including shipping and gift wrapping).

• Processing Fee: Varies by country, but in the US it’s 3% + $0.25 per transaction.

Example:

• Item Price: $25

• Shipping Cost: $5 (paid by customer)

• Total Fees: 9.5% + $0.45 per sale

• Calculation:

• Shipping: $5

• Transaction and Processing Fees: $2.85 (9.5% of $30) + $0.45 = $3.30

• Total Fees: $8.30

• Take Home: $30 - $8.30 = $21.70 (about 72% of the total)

Other Expenses:

• Labor

• Materials

• Equipment

• Shipping supplies

• Taxes

Advertising Costs:

• Etsy Ads

• Offsite Ads

Importance of High Profit Margins:

Starting with high profit margins is crucial to cover additional costs.

Example:

• Selling a shirt:

• Blank cost: $8

• Shipping supplies: $2

• Advertising: $5

• Other expenses: $15

• Total Costs: $23.30

• Take Home: $30 - $23.30 = $6.70 (22% profit margin)

Final Thoughts:

While starting on Etsy incurs about 10% in fees, it’s a trade-off for access to millions of potential buyers. For comparison:

• Shopify: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction

• eBay: 6-15% depending on the category

• Amazon: Average 15%, can be up to 45%

• Poshmark: 20%

Starting on Etsy can be cost-effective with careful planning and high-margin products. Stay tuned for more insights!

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In today’s episode, I’m diving into the customer journey and how to leverage it to boost your sales. We’ll explore the front end of the journey, focusing on attracting customers to your Etsy shop and listings. Then, we’ll discuss the back end, where we entice customers to make a purchase. Finally, we’ll cover the repeat customer journey, promoting strategies to encourage customers to buy from you again. Join me as we unlock these proven strategies to help you increase your sales and grow your business!

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Hey everyone, welcome back to the podcast! In today’s episode, we’re diving into Etsy’s recent announcement about retiring its old listing form. If you’re an Etsy seller, this update is crucial for you.

Etsy has decided to retire the old listing form that many of us have used to list items for sale. But don’t worry, they’ve assured us that we won’t miss any of our favorite features. The new and improved listing form is designed to be more streamlined and efficient, thanks to feedback from sellers like you.

Here are some of the key features of the new listing form:

• Scroll No More: Navigation tabs help you quickly jump to different sections of your listing details, making the process faster and more seamless.

• Optimize Smarter: The Performance tab displays performance data and reviews for your listings, making it easier to decide what types of edits to make.

• Get a Sneak Peek: The listing preview feature lets you double-check your edits before publishing them live.

• NEW! Skip the Mental Math: The profit calculator helps you efficiently estimate your profits while pricing your items.

However, some sellers have pointed out that a few features are missing in the new form. Etsy has listened to this feedback and made some adjustments. They announced that by June 25th, the following functionalities will be added to the new listing form:

• Add manual translations to your listings

• Enable your listings to appear on your Pattern site

• Edit private, custom listings in the new form

• See and edit all listing states (e.g., inactive or expired listings) in the new form

Tune in to this episode to get all the details about these changes and how they can help you save time and optimize your listings more effectively.

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Hey everyone, in today’s episode, we’re diving into why your Etsy shop might not be performing as well as you’d like and what you can do about it.

Etsy has a whopping 7 million sellers and 92 million buyers. That’s a lot of competition, but also a huge pool of potential customers. Your goal is to attract and convert as many of those buyers to your shop as possible. Here’s how:

First, you need to offer something to a clearly defined niche with high demand. If you’re not targeting an in-demand niche, you’re setting yourself up for failure. No demand means no sales—plain and simple.

Next, let’s talk numbers. Even if you have amazing listings, SEO, and photos, you can still fail if you don’t offer enough products. You need to be a noticeable presence in the marketplace, not just a drop of sand on a beach.

For instance, let’s say you sell organic candles. There are about 120,000 listings for organic candles on Etsy. If you only have 20 listings, you’re a tiny fraction of the marketplace. To get noticed, you need more listings—lots more.

Each listing allows you to use around 37 keywords. With 20 listings, that’s 740 keywords. But against 120,000 competitors, that’s not much. The more listings you have, the more keywords you can use, increasing your chances of being found.

Consider aiming for 1,000 listings. If organic candles get about 3,600 searches a month, that’s 43,200 searches a year. With a 3% conversion rate, that’s roughly 1,200 purchases a month. If you represent 1% of the market, that’s about 12 sales a month for just one keyword.

It’s all about playing the numbers game. A clearly defined niche, high demand, quality listings, and a large number of listings all matter.

So, put in the work. Keep adding quality listings consistently, and increase your chances of success.

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In this latest podcast episode, I’m thrilled to share the 13 pivotal steps that propelled my Etsy business to over $500,000 in sales. My primary aim is to streamline your path to success, helping you achieve your goals with greater speed and less frustration. Throughout the episode, I’ll take you on a deep dive into the inner workings of my Etsy shop, revealing exactly how I reached this significant milestone. Expect no fluff or filler—just straightforward, effective strategies that have worked for me and could very well work for you too. Join me as I lay out the blueprint that could help you replicate my success on Etsy.

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Welcome to "My Etsy Listing Formula," where I share my step-by-step approach to creating successful Etsy listings.

First, I start with my idea of what I want to create. I jot down three variations of the idea in the form of keywords, which can be either specific or broad. For example, I might consider "woods lake painting," "mountain lake painting," or "field lake painting." A pro tip: if a keyword isn't performing well, I might need to alter the format or specific words to see better results. For instance, "field lake painting" might not do as well as "prairie lake painting," even though they're similar types of paintings.

Next, I do product demand research using Alura. I check how much search volume each keyword gets and, more importantly, how many overall sales there are. For instance, "woods lake painting" might have a search volume of 5,000 and sales of 15,000, while "mountain lake painting" has a search volume of 4,000 and sales of 10,000. I don't focus on finding keywords with low competition but high traffic and sales. Instead, I look for enough traffic to get my piece of the pie. It's like setting up a yard sale on a busy street versus a backroad – the busy street will always bring more success.

Based on this research, I pick the winner, which in this case is "woods lake painting."

Then, I create the product. Once the product is ready, I do additional keyword research to find high-value keywords to further enhance my listing. I look for similar keywords with a lot of traffic and sales. For example, "nature painting" might have 90,000 searches and 358,000 sales, or "rustic lake decor" might have 15,000 sales. I use a mix of highly specific and broad high-value keywords to target my audience and fill out the keywords in my listing.

I take all my researched keywords and add them to my title and tags. I do the title first, then copy them to my tags. Not all will fit, so I edit them to fit, breaking them up as needed. A pro tip: if I use commas between keywords, I can copy and paste them, and whatever fits will be input into the tags.

Next, I fill out the rest of my listing with the important information: pictures (including alt text), attributes, a keyword-rich description (AI can help here), and pricing (using Alura to research average prices).

Finally, I list the item and let it sit for 3-6 months before considering any changes. Then, I rinse and repeat for future listings.

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In the latest episode of my podcast, I tackled a question many Etsy sellers ponder: "How do I niche down and list more when my niche seems too specific?" This is a great question because as I dive into the world of niches, the paths can seem limited, but they really aren't.

I started by unpacking why niching down is so powerful. It's about connecting directly and intimately with your target audience. Think about the difference between shouting in a packed stadium versus having a conversation in a quiet room. Niching effectively puts you in that quiet room with your ideal customer.

Many sellers start too broadly, trying to cater to everyone and thus, speaking directly to no one. For instance, selling "shirts" or "jewelry" without a focus is too vague. The trick is to home in on your interests and market demand. For example, I began by targeting men and women interested in CrossFit with my shirt designs, which allowed me to establish a foothold and expand from there.

But what happens when you feel you've niched down as far as you can go? That's where the fun begins! You can always:

  1. Expand Within Your Niche: For example, if you're doing funny shirts for moms, think about new sayings, designs, or even shirt types that cater to evolving trends and humor.
  2. Niche Down Further: Maybe start designing shirts that combine mom-related humor with specific hobbies like wine or coffee, or experiment with different styles of artwork or shirt cuts.
  3. Diversify Product Offerings: Why limit to shirts? Put those popular sayings on mugs, wine glasses, or keychains, considering what your target demographic would appreciate.

This episode not only addresses these strategies but also emphasizes the limitless potential in any niche when you think creatively and multidimensionally. Don't miss this episode if you're ready to explore new depths in your niche and broaden your product offerings!

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In today's podcast episode, I'm excited to share some top time-saving hacks that have revolutionized how I manage my Etsy business. Managing time efficiently is crucial, and with these strategies, you can streamline your operations too. Here are the hacks I covered:

  1. Duplicate Similar Listings: Why start from scratch when you can use existing listings as templates?
  2. Bulk Edit Listings: Take advantage of Etsy's bulk editing tools to update multiple listings simultaneously.
  3. Leverage AI for Descriptions: AI tools can dramatically reduce the time it takes to write product descriptions.
  4. Prepaid Etsy Labels: Skip the post office by printing prepaid shipping labels directly from Etsy.
  5. Batch Social Media and Emails: Prepare and schedule these in advance to save daily time.
  6. Organize Weekly Workflows: Planning your tasks weekly helps maintain focus and efficiency.

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Etsy is known for its continual evolution, always tweaking and testing to enhance the marketplace experience. Recently, they've begun experimenting with altering seller titles—a move that has sparked a mixed reaction within the community. In this podcast episode, we delve into the pros and cons of Etsy's latest strategy and discuss potential solutions for sellers.

Pros of Etsy Testing Titles:

  • Improvement of Poor Listings: By adjusting less effective titles, Etsy aims to help these listings perform better, potentially increasing visibility and sales.
  • Leveling the Playing Field: This change could standardize opportunities for success among sellers, making competition more about product quality rather than just optimization skills.

Cons of Etsy's Approach:

  • Risk to Successful Listings: There's a concern that these changes could disrupt listings that are already performing well, possibly affecting established sales trajectories.
  • Reduced Incentive for Learning: With Etsy handling title optimizations, sellers might become less inclined to learn SEO best practices, potentially stunting their growth and adaptability.
  • Concerns Over Control: This move suggests a significant increase in control over individual shops, which could lead to frustrations among more experienced sellers.

A Constructive Suggestion: To address these issues, why not adopt a strategy similar to Facebook's ad system? Sellers could be given the option to test up to five different titles themselves, tracking which performs best over a designated period. This hands-on approach would allow sellers to stay engaged with SEO practices and better understand what works for their products.

For those looking to dive deeper into mastering Etsy SEO, don't miss out on grabbing your free Etsy SEO Success Guide. This resource is packed with essential tips and strategies to boost your shop's visibility and sales. Check it out at Handmade and Beyond.

In conclusion, while Etsy's title testing initiative aims to help sellers enhance their listings, it's crucial to find a balance that empowers sellers and maintains marketplace integrity. By potentially allowing sellers to conduct their own title tests, Etsy could foster a more knowledgeable and competitive community, aligned with both seller interests and platform goals.

Reference article: https://www.ecommercebytes.com/C/abblog/blog.pl?/pl/2024/4/1712932218.html

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In this episode, I dive into the wild world of customer interactions on platforms like Etsy, where things can get pretty intense! I'll be covering everything from whether you should offer returns and exchanges to who should foot the bill for shipping, and how to tackle refunds effectively. We'll also explore the best ways to correct mistakes and handle scams, including those tricky situations involving QR codes and external links. Plus, I’ll share some personal strategies for dealing with negative reviews that could save your shop’s reputation. Don’t miss out on the actionable insights from our free Etsy SEO Success Guide, packed with tips to boost your traffic and sales. Grab your copy at www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess and take your Etsy business to the next level!

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In today's episode, I want to address a concern many Etsy shop owners face: the fear of failure. I'm here to remind you that you are not a failure. Entrepreneurship is challenging, and it's normal not to see immediate growth or sales. But this doesn't mean you're failing; it means there's more work to be done and more ground to cover on your journey to freedom and success. The time it takes to reach your goals varies for everyone, but the key is to never give up.

Facing no sales can be frustrating, but it's a common issue that can be addressed by examining and adjusting your approach. How much time are you dedicating to your Etsy business? Are you strategic with your efforts? Do you have enough listings, and are they optimized for visibility and appeal? Perhaps your shop suffers from a lack of demand, poor listing setup, no defined niche, or you're spreading yourself too thin across too many objectives.

Today, I'm sharing insights on these common hurdles and how to overcome them, with the ultimate aim of reducing your frustration and channeling your energy into positive, impactful actions. By focusing on what's within your control, you can significantly improve your shop's performance.

And for those looking to enhance their Etsy SEO, don't miss out on grabbing your free Etsy SEO success guide. It's packed with essential tips and strategies to increase your shop's traffic and sales. Visit www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess for your copy and start making meaningful progress in your Etsy journey.

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In the vast, vibrant world of Etsy, it's not uncommon to stumble upon sellers voicing their frustrations. From message boards to forums, and even beneath the threads of my own videos, there's a palpable sense of discontent. But before you reach for the pitchforks, let's take a moment to rethink our approach to this platform we all care deeply about.

Embracing Change: A New Perspective Etsy's journey from an under-the-radar e-commerce platform to a top-tier marketplace with nearly 100 million buyers is nothing short of remarkable. However, with rapid growth comes inevitable growing pains. Today, I invite you to join me in shifting focus from what's wrong to exploring actionable solutions.

A Lesson from Corporate America My corporate background taught me the importance of constructive feedback. Complaints were only as valuable as the solutions they prompted. This philosophy underpins my approach to addressing Etsy's challenges. Let's dive into the issues and, more importantly, the solutions.

Solutions for Common Etsy Seller Challenges Refined Shop Opening Procedures The Issue: Unregulated shop openings leading to policy violations and scams. The Solution: Implement a rigorous application process, including a small fee and detailed business plans. This approach discourages scammers and ensures a commitment to quality.

Combating Infringements The Issue: The prevalence of trademarked, copyrighted, and mass-produced items. The Solution: Enhance AI detection methods and establish a clear procedure for sellers to prove licensing. A proactive stance on policing will protect genuine creators.

Revamping Support The Issue: Inaccessible support and final decisions without appeal. The Solution: Introduce a tiered support system, including phone support, to provide personalized assistance. New sellers receive additional guidance, while veterans enjoy VIP service.

Transparent Fee Structure The Issue: Confusion and frustration over fees. The Solution: Offer detailed onboarding and business training to explain fees clearly and help sellers understand their impact on profit margins.

Simplified Shipping The Issue: Complexity in setting up and managing shipping. The Solution: Improve onboarding with comprehensive shipping training and resources, making it easier for new sellers to start on the right foot.

Your Voice Matters While I've highlighted key areas for improvement, the conversation doesn't end here. I encourage you to share your experiences and solutions. Together, we can foster a more supportive, transparent, and thriving Etsy community.

A Parting Gift Before you go, don't miss out on your free Etsy SEO success guide. Packed with essential SEO tips and tricks, it's your key to driving more traffic and sales to your Etsy shop. Visit www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess and unlock the full potential of your Etsy business.

Together, we can turn the tide of frustration into a wave of success. Remember, negativity finds no home in the heart of a problem solver. Let's rebuild Etsy, not just for the platform's sake, but for the community that makes it truly special.

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Etsy's Monthly Fees: Panic or Progress? Let's Unpack the Buzz!

The word on the street (or should we say, the buzz in the craft room) is that monthly fees may be making their grand entrance to Etsy soon. And just like that, it feels like we're about to "unleash the hounds!" Now, let's be real - the mere mention of fee increases on Etsy can send sellers into a frenzy that rivals the chaos of a dropped stitch in a knitting project.

Remember the uproar when Etsy nudged their transaction fee up to 6.5%? It was as if the crafting world had been asked to sacrifice their beloved glue guns and yarn stashes. But, as a fellow Etsy seller and small business owner, I understand the gut reaction. The thought of parting with more of our hard-earned cash can sting.

The Whispers of Change: Monthly Fees on the Horizon? So, why the speculation about monthly fees? It seems Etsy has been sending out feelers through surveys to a slice of the seller community, stirring the pot of curiosity and concern.

Decoding the Details What we know is still shrouded in a bit of mystery. The speculation is that this could mirror eBay's store monthly fees system, offering an optional subscription that could unlock a treasure trove of perks, including listing fee discounts and more. As someone who has navigated the eBay waters, I can attest to the savings that these kinds of subscriptions can offer, particularly for those of us who are prolific listers or high-volume sellers.

The Possible Perks: A Silver Lining? The rumored benefits of this subscription model could include:

  • Reduced listing fees
  • Lower transaction fees
  • Ad credits to boost your shop's visibility
  • Access to exclusive discounts and perks
  • Enhanced shop customization and promotional tools

Etsy Plus: A Prelude to Change? For those who might not be in the know, Etsy already dabbles in subscription services with Etsy Plus. For a modest $10 a month, sellers get ad credits, shop customization options, listing credits, and more. It's been a hot topic of discussion, with whispers of a revamp that could potentially be the shape of things to come.

Embracing the Change: A Call to Optimism Before we sharpen our pitchforks or start hoarding craft supplies in protest, let's take a moment. Change, while daunting, isn't inherently bad. Etsy Plus, for instance, offers tangible benefits that, for many, outweigh its cost. If Etsy is indeed planning to expand on this concept, it could mean even more value for sellers willing to invest a little in their shop's growth.

It's natural to bristle at change, especially when it hits our wallets. However, maintaining a positive, open-minded approach is crucial. After all, the only constant in business (and life) is change. By focusing on what we can control and adapting to the evolving landscape, we position ourselves for success, regardless of what new policies come our way.

So, fellow creators and entrepreneurs, let's watch this space with cautious optimism. Changes may be coming, but so are opportunities. And remember, no matter what Etsy throws our way, the creativity, resilience, and spirit of our community will see us through.

And hey, while we're navigating these changes, don't forget to arm yourself with knowledge. Dive into the world of Etsy SEO with my free guide, packed with tips and tricks to drive traffic and sales to your shop. Check it out at Handmade and Beyond. Here's to not just surviving but thriving on Etsy, no matter what the future holds!

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Shipping might seem like a mere afterthought amidst the creative whirlwind of running an Etsy shop. Yet, it's a critical aspect that can significantly impact your customer satisfaction and bottom line. Fear not, for I've compiled a list of nine essential shipping strategies to streamline your process, save money, and enhance your shop's success.

  1. Choose Between Fixed or Calculated Shipping * Fixed Shipping: Best for shops selling similar items. It simplifies the process, potentially lowers costs, and offers room for shipping upgrades as an additional revenue source.
  2. Calculated Shipping: Ideal for a diverse inventory, including vintage finds. Ensure your item sizes and weights are accurately listed to avoid surprises.

  3. Decide on Free or Paid Shipping Evaluate what works best for your pricing strategy and competitive positioning. Remember, customers love 'free shipping,' but ensure it doesn't erode your margins.

  4. Print Labels via Etsy for Convenience and Discounts Printing shipping labels through Etsy is not only convenient but also comes with discounts. While third-party sites like Pirate Ship offer similar discounts, integrating multiple sources might complicate the process unnecessarily unless you're managing various platforms.

  5. Source Supplies from Wholesalers Cut down on costs by purchasing your shipping supplies in bulk from wholesalers. Check out options like Jiaropack for competitive prices on essential supplies.

  6. Get Creative with "Frankenstein" Boxes For uniquely shaped or oversized items, don't shy away from modifying boxes to fit. This approach can save on shipping costs and materials.

  7. Navigate International Shipping with Ease Etsy simplifies international shipping by suggesting tariff numbers and automatically adding VAT numbers. However, tread carefully with fixed shipping rates for international orders due to variable costs.

  8. Include a Thoughtful Packing Slip Personalize the unboxing experience with a custom packing slip. Adding a coupon code for their next purchase or instructions for leaving a review can enhance customer engagement and loyalty.

  9. Utilize Etsy Purchase Protection Etsy's purchase protection provides peace of mind for both sellers and buyers, ensuring that transactions are secure and trustworthy.

  10. Invest in a Small Shipping Scale Accuracy is key in shipping. Avoid the pitfalls of estimation by using a shipping scale, ensuring you're charging the correct amount and avoiding fees from Etsy for underpaid postage.

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Shipping doesn't have to be a daunting task. With these nine tips, you can optimize your Etsy shop's shipping process, saving time and money while boosting customer satisfaction. Streamline your operations, enhance your shop's appeal, and watch as your business grows. Happy shipping!

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The Enigma of Etsy Shops: Deciphering Success Amidst the Unusual

In the bustling marketplace of Etsy, sellers are constantly on a quest for the secret recipe to success. As you dive into the depths of this online bazaar, you're bound to stumble upon stores that defy logic – those that flourish despite seemingly glaring shortcomings or peculiar strategies. Today, we pull back the curtain on these Etsy anomalies, exploring the mysteries behind their success and what lessons can be learned.

The Curious Case of Minimal Listings and Maximum Sales It's a rare but not impossible sight: shops with a scant selection boasting impressive sales figures. While some might strike gold with their debut product, this scenario is the exception rather than the rule. Success on Etsy usually requires a broader catalog, adhering to the 80/20 rule where 20% of your products generate 80% of revenue. But what about those outliers?

  • Advertising Magic: The iceberg's tip doesn't reveal the massive advertising efforts below, from Facebook to Etsy's own platforms. However, investing in ads is a gamble with no guaranteed return.
  • Spotlight Surprises: Occasionally, a product catches the media's eye, as I experienced when BuzzFeed catapulted my sales overnight. Such unexpected exposure underscores the potential windfalls in the unpredictable world of Etsy.
  • Strategic Shifts: Some stores pivot their focus, reaping the benefits of past successes while venturing into new territories. The lesson here is to stay adaptable and vigilant for evolving market trends.

Thriving Despite Imperfect Presentations Encountering shops with lackluster photos yet high sales is baffling. These cases often involve external advertising or cater to a super niche audience. Poor presentation usually hinders organic discovery, as Etsy's algorithm favors quality visuals and setups. This scenario reinforces the necessity of investing in quality product photography and shop aesthetics.

High Sales Marred by Negative Feedback A shop might undergo a transformation, shifting from beloved products to new offerings that fail to resonate, reflected in poor reviews. This shift, coupled with aggressive advertising, can be a double-edged sword, risking the shop's reputation and viability on the platform. The takeaway? Quality should never be compromised for cost-cutting, as customer satisfaction is paramount.

The Dilemma of Pricing Extremes Racing to the Bottom: Competing on price alone is a perilous path, often leading to unsustainable business practices and diminished perceived value. Instead, focus on quality and value differentiation, appealing to consumers who prioritize these factors over mere cost.

Soaring High: Conversely, premium pricing can be a viable strategy if the quality justifies the cost. This approach requires a clear value proposition, ensuring customers understand and are willing to pay for the superior quality or uniqueness of your offerings.

In Conclusion

Navigating the enigmatic world of Etsy requires more than just observing the surface. By understanding the underlying factors behind seemingly illogical success stories, sellers can refine their strategies, focusing on quality, differentiation, and adaptability. And for those feeling lost in the SEO maze, my comprehensive guide on Etsy SEO Success promises to illuminate the path to visibility and sales growth. Discover the secrets at Handmade and Beyond, and transform your Etsy shop from bewildering to bewilderingly successful.

This journey through Etsy's oddities is not just about questioning the unconventional; it's about learning, adapting, and thriving in a marketplace as diverse and dynamic as the creators it hosts. Whether facing shops with minimal listings and maximal impact, navigating the challenges of presentation and pricing, or understanding the balance between quality and visibility, there's always more beneath the surface. As you continue to explore and evolve, remember: in the world of Etsy, uniqueness isn't just an asset; it's a strategy.

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Today, I'm diving into a topic that might just be the golden key to unlocking more sales and success on Etsy: the Sales Funnel. Yes, it's a term that might seem a bit complex or even intimidating at first, but I promise, understanding it is like finding a treasure map for your business. So, let's embark on this journey together, shall we?

The Magic of Etsy Sales Funnels Imagine a funnel, wide at the top and narrow at the bottom. This, my friends, is the perfect metaphor for the journey your potential customers take, from discovering your shop to making a purchase, and hopefully, becoming loyal fans. It's a path filled with opportunities, and today, I'm going to share with you the three crucial stages of this journey, or as I like to call them, the "Three Buckets of Sales Success."

Bucket 1: Traffic – The Wide-Open Gateway The top of the funnel is all about traffic. This is where potential buyers first encounter your shop, and it's your chance to make a great first impression. Traffic can come from inside Etsy through search results or Etsy ads, and from outside Etsy through a plethora of channels including social media, email marketing, your blog, YouTube channel, other websites, and even personal referrals.

The Goal: Get More Traffic and Convert it to Sales * Boost Your SEO: Fine-tuning your SEO can significantly increase your visibility in search results. * Ramp Up Marketing and Promotion: More exposure through ads and social media can lead to higher traffic volumes. * Create Stellar Listings: Once you've got potential buyers' attention, dazzling product listings are key to turning interest into purchases.

Bucket 2: Buyer – The Heart of the Journey In the middle of the funnel, we have our buyers. These can be gift buyers or those purchasing for themselves. This stage is all about conversion – turning that interest into a sale.

The Goal: Impress and Increase Revenue * Excel in Customer Service: Fast responses and resolving issues swiftly can make a huge difference. * Ship Quickly and Package Well: These touches add to the overall customer experience. * Aim for a 5-Star Review: Follow up with customers through messages and packing slips to encourage positive reviews. * Upsell: Offer related products, bundles, or incentives like free shipping to increase the value of each purchase.

Bucket 3: After Purchase – The Narrow End With Big Opportunities Finally, at the bottom of the funnel, we focus on post-purchase actions. This stage is crucial for turning a one-time buyer into a repeat customer and even a brand advocate.

The Goal: Create Repeat Customers and Referrals * Continue to Impress: Apply all the tips from the buyer stage to ensure customer satisfaction. * Encourage Repeat Business: Include a coupon code in the package slip or sign them up to your email list for future promotions. * Foster Referrals: Exceptional customer service, fast shipping, and personal touches can turn happy customers into vocal supporters of your brand.

No More SEO Struggles Feeling overwhelmed by SEO? Don't be. The journey to mastering SEO and leveraging it for increased traffic and sales on Etsy doesn't have to be a solo adventure. I've discovered a treasure trove of insights and tips that can guide you through the process, ensuring your shop shines brighter.

Dive deeper into the world of Etsy SEO and discover actionable strategies for success at www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess. It's packed with golden nuggets of wisdom that can help elevate your shop from hidden gem to shining star.

Embarking on this journey through the Etsy sales funnel can transform your shop's performance. By focusing on these three buckets, you're not just selling products; you're building relationships, enhancing experiences, and creating a brand that resonates with customers. So, let's raise the sails and set course for success together!

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Episode Title: Turning Silence into Sales: A Deep Dive into Reviving Your Etsy Listings

Introduction: Welcome to today’s episode, where we tackle a common yet frustrating experience for Etsy sellers - launching a listing full of hope, only to be met with silence. It’s a scenario many of us have faced, but today, we’re here to change that. We'll explore the reasons behind your listings' lack of performance and share a proven formula for success. This is an episode filled with insights and actionable advice that you won’t want to miss.

Today’s Focus: Selling on platforms like Etsy is no small feat. It requires not just perseverance but a strategic approach to learning and adaptation. In this episode, we dive into the critical difference between successful sellers and those struggling to make a mark: the commitment to understanding the marketplace and making informed decisions.

Key Discussion Points:

  • Analyzing Listing Stats: We start by emphasizing the importance of listing stats as a treasure trove of insights. Discover how to access these stats and why they are crucial in understanding your listing's performance.
  • The Listing Success Formula (LSF): Unveil our special formula designed to guide you through reviving your listings. We discuss how to interpret different scenarios based on your listing’s age and the number of visits, providing tailored strategies for each.

    • Scenario 1: Focus on SEO and product images for listings with 0-25 visits.
    • Scenario 2: The importance of patience for listings with 40-75 visits, and when to consider making changes.
    • Scenario 3: Adjusting pricing, description, and targeting for listings with 100+ visits.
    • Strategic Patience and Adjustments: Learn why waiting is sometimes the best strategy and how to effectively gauge the impact of any changes you make.
    • Key Considerations for Etsy Sellers: Additional tips on understanding your niche, the importance of not hastily deleting listings, and how to analyze and leverage traffic source data for better performance.

Conclusion: The journey to Etsy success is not about quick fixes but understanding, patience, and strategic adjustments. By applying the insights and strategies discussed today, you’re well on your way to transforming those silent listings into successful sales.

Call to Action: Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast for more invaluable insights and strategies tailored for Etsy sellers. Whether you're looking to refine your approach or seeking inspiration, we're here to guide you through the complexities of online selling.

Resources Mentioned:

  • Visit www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess for a deep dive into SEO and how it can transform your Etsy business.

Thank you for joining us in this episode. Stay tuned for more tips, tricks, and strategies to help you achieve your Etsy selling goals. Let’s turn those challenges into opportunities and silence into success.

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In the vast world of online commerce, it's often said that "riches are in the niches." But what exactly does that mean, and how can you successfully navigate the process of narrowing down your market to find your sweet spot? In today's episode, I break down the steps to help you discover your niche and capitalize on it.

Step 1: Define Your Niche

The first step is to identify your niche. This typically involves selecting a specific subject matter or item that you want to sell. For example, you might want to sell baby-related products or create products featuring funny sayings. But here's where the magic happens - you can't stop at the general idea. Dive deeper.

Step 2: Niche Down Further

To stand out and connect with a more specific audience, you need to add layers to your niche. Let's say your initial niche was "baby stuff." Ask yourself, what kind of baby stuff are you interested in? Is it baby clothes, baby shirts, baby art, or something else entirely? Then, consider the designs or themes you can incorporate, such as funny sayings, animal prints, or other creative elements.

Similarly, if your niche is "funny sayings," determine what products you want to put these sayings on, like cups, shirts, mugs, and more.

Step 3: Go Deeper Still

If you think your niche is specific enough, think again. The deeper you go, the better. For instance, if your niche is "baby wall art with animal prints," take it a step further. Specify the types of animals, like giraffes, elephants, or other safari animals. But don't stop there; you can even delve deeper by incorporating additional elements like animals playing with toys or engaging in sports.

Likewise, if your niche is "funny sayings on shirts about wine," consider adding another layer by incorporating graphics of cute women enjoying wine. The more specific you get, the more likely you are to connect with a highly interested audience.

Step 4: Build a Product Line

Now that you've niched down effectively, it's time to build a product line within that niche. Remember, having just one product in one sub-niche may not be enough to attract traffic and sales. Create a variety of related products that align with your niche. For instance, if your niche is "safari animal pants playing sports," you can design a range of options, such as elephants playing soccer, giraffes playing soccer, rhinos playing football, and so on. The possibilities are endless.

Step 5: Pivot and Cross Over

As you deepen your niche, don't be afraid to pivot slightly to test the market further. Sometimes, a subtle shift in perspective can open up new opportunities. For instance, if you started with "baby pants with giraffes playing soccer," try pivoting to giraffes playing with other animals, playing in different settings, or engaging in various activities. This flexibility can help you discover what resonates best with your audience.

Additionally, consider crossing over from subject matter to different items within your niche. If "funny wine sayings" are selling well on shirts, explore offering them on cups, sweatshirts, art, and more. You can even offer matching accessories to increase your revenue per customer, such as safari animal print hats and bibs or funny wine sayings on keychains and koozies.

In Conclusion

In the competitive world of online business, finding your niche and going deep into it is a proven strategy for success. By following these steps, you can refine your niche, build a robust product line, and adapt as needed to meet your audience's preferences. Remember, the more specific your niche, the higher the probability of attracting loyal customers and thriving in your chosen market.

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Navigating the world of Etsy can be a rollercoaster, with fluctuating sales and intense competition. That's why diversifying your income streams is not just a strategy, but a necessity for any savvy entrepreneur. It's about creating a safety net that cushions you during the slow seasons and opens up new avenues for growth and profit.

In today's episode, I'll explore five innovative ways to earn additional revenue, ensuring that your creative passion also becomes a stable and diverse source of income.

  1. Affiliate Marketing

    • Dip your toes into affiliate marketing. Promote products you love and use within your craft, and earn a commission for every sale made through your referral.
    • Markets, Fairs, Shows, and Events

    • Take your products offline and into the local scene. Markets and fairs are not just sales opportunities; they're also perfect for networking and getting direct customer feedback.

    • Local Business Collaborations

    • Forge partnerships with local businesses. Whether it's consignment arrangements or wholesale deals, local collaborations can open up new markets and provide consistent revenue.

    • Additional Sales Channels

    • Expand beyond Etsy. Platforms like Shopify, eBay, or even social media marketplaces can amplify your reach and tap into new customer bases.

    • Passive Income Streams

    • Monetize your expertise. If you've mastered the art of your craft, why not share that knowledge? From YouTube tutorials and online courses to writing guides or e-books, teaching others can be both rewarding and profitable.

As an Etsy seller, diversifying your income doesn't just safeguard your business; it propels it forward, offering stability and new opportunities to scale and grow. And if you're keen on making more money by selling your skills and knowledge, I have just the thing for you.

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Etsy is making a monumental leap into the mainstream with a Super Bowl ad, promising unprecedented exposure for its sellers. This move is a game-changer, poised to bring a surge in traffic and spotlight the uniqueness of Etsy's marketplace. It's a time of opportunity for Etsy shops to capitalize on the heightened visibility and attract a new wave of customers seeking handcrafted and vintage treasures.

In addition to this advertising coup, Etsy's rollout of a new gift mode interface aims to enhance the buyer experience, making gift purchasing seamless and intuitive. In our latest blog post, we explore how these developments can benefit Etsy sellers, suggesting the potential for increased sales and customer satisfaction. With these exciting changes, now's the time for sellers to fine-tune their stores and prepare for the spotlight that Etsy's Super Bowl debut will shine on the community.

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Are you an Etsy entrepreneur looking to streamline your business and skyrocket your sales? Look no further than the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Here are the top 5 ways AI can revolutionize your Etsy shop:

  1. Listing Optimization AI can take your product listings to new heights. With AI, optimize your titles, tags, keywords, and descriptions to ensure your products don't just reach your audience but resonate with them. This means more visibility, more clicks, and more sales.

  2. Shop Setup Setting up your shop can be daunting. AI simplifies this by helping craft your 'About' section, privacy policy, and even manage shop member profiles. A well-set-up shop builds trust and credibility, key factors in converting visitors to customers.

  3. Research Whether it's staying ahead of market trends, finding the next hot product, or carving out a lucrative niche, AI-driven research is invaluable. It provides data-driven insights that can inform every decision, from product development to marketing strategies.

  4. Social Media Mastery In the digital age, your social media presence is your storefront. AI tools can manage your content calendar, optimize posts for engagement, and ensure your brand voice is consistent and compelling across all platforms.

  5. Design Visuals make the first impression. AI aids in creating stunning thumbnail designs and printables that capture attention and drive interest. Whether it's your shop's banner or product imagery, AI can help your shop stand out.

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Kickstart Your Etsy Journey in 5 Easy Steps!

Ever felt overwhelmed about starting your Etsy shop? Let's simplify it! Plus, I've got a special gift for you – a Free Quickstart Guide full of tips and best practices to launch your shop successfully. Get it here: Free Quickstart Guide

Here's a snapshot of your Etsy adventure:

  1. Find Your Niche:

    • Tap into your skills and passions.
    • Research market trends and demands.
    • Consider profitability and margins.
    • Develop Your Products:

    • Create items that align with your niche and market findings.

    • Brand Your Shop:

    • Choose a memorable name.

    • Design a logo that resonates.
    • Select a color scheme that reflects your brand.
    • Set Up Shop:

    • Get your bank account and credit card ready.

    • Have your name and personal info on hand for setup.
    • Craft Your Listings:

    • Take high-quality pictures.

    • Provide detailed product info.
    • Optimize with relevant keywords for SEO.

Embark on your Etsy journey with confidence!

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Introduction: Welcome to a pivotal discussion on overcoming overwhelm in your Etsy business. This episode isn't just about ordinary business strategies; it's about addressing a critical barrier that's silently impeding your revenue: overwhelm. If you're struggling to make progress, read on to discover a transformative approach that could significantly enhance both your business and personal life.

The Gift of Clarity: My Etsy Goal Framework Before diving into the core steps, I want to share a valuable resource with you: My Etsy Goal Framework. This comprehensive guide is designed to help you set and achieve your business goals with ease. It includes detailed walkthrough steps, practical worksheets, and relatable examples. Grab your free copy here: Etsy Goal Framework.

Understanding Overwhelm: The Root Causes To effectively combat overwhelm, it's crucial to recognize its sources:

  • Lack of organization
  • An overload of tasks
  • Uncertainty about the future
  • Deviations from plans
  • External pressures and factors

Reflecting on my journey post-corporate life in 2018, I realized that these factors were the crux of my overwhelm. Transitioning from a structured environment to the fluidity of running my own business was challenging. However, the following three steps, which I call the "Workflow Accelerator Loop," were game-changers.

The Workflow Accelerator Loop: Your 3-Step Guide

  1. Assess Your Time: Start by realistically determining how much time you can dedicate to your business. This assessment is foundational to creating a workable plan.
  2. Weekly Scheduling: With a clear understanding of your available time, schedule your week. This step brings structure and predictability, reducing the chaos that leads to overwhelm.
  3. Task Prioritization: Finally, allocate specific times for each task. Prioritization ensures that you focus on the most impactful activities, leading to efficient and productive work sessions.

Conclusion: Implementing these seemingly simple steps can profoundly impact your Etsy business. While they may appear straightforward, the majority overlook their effectiveness. By integrating the Workflow Accelerator Loop into your routine, you'll witness a significant reduction in overwhelm and a corresponding boost in productivity and business growth. Start today and experience the transformation yourself!

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Etsy's Commitment to Privacy: Changes to Email Sharing Etsy is reinforcing its commitment to privacy and security with a significant update: starting February 5, the platform will cease sharing buyers' email addresses with certain third-party integrations like Alura, AWeber, Craftkit, and Erank. This proactive move aims to enhance the safety and privacy of Etsy's vibrant community, addressing concerns around buyers receiving unsolicited emails from unfamiliar sources.

For sellers who rely on these third-party tools, this change underscores the importance of keeping communication within Etsy Messages. This not only ensures a streamlined and secure experience for both buyers and sellers but also allows Etsy's support teams to provide more effective assistance when needed. As Etsy continues to evolve with a community-first approach, understanding and adapting to these updates is crucial for maintaining trust and success in the marketplace.

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Achieve Your Etsy Goals in 2024: 5 Strategic Tips for Success As we step into 2024, setting clear, achievable goals for your Etsy shop is more important than ever. To help you not only set these goals but also reach them, I've compiled a list of five strategic tips that will guide you through this journey.

  1. Reflect on Last Year's Positives Before diving into the new year, take a moment to reflect on what worked well for you last year. Identify 3-5 positive aspects of your Etsy business. It's easy to focus on what didn't work, but understanding and building upon your successes can provide a solid foundation for future growth.

  2. Identify Areas for Improvement Now, think about 3-5 things you could improve in 2024. This isn't about dwelling on failures, but rather recognizing areas where you have the opportunity to grow and enhance your Etsy shop.

  3. Set a Singular, Attainable Goal What is your primary goal for the end of 2024? Choose just one. This focus will help you channel your energies effectively. Ensure your goal is realistic and within reach - setting unattainable goals can lead to frustration and demotivation.

  4. Get Specific with Your Goal Vague goals are hard to achieve. Make your goal as specific as possible. For instance, instead of saying, "I want to increase sales," quantify it: "I aim to increase sales by 20% by the end of 2024." This specificity will make your goal more tangible and measurable.

  5. Weekly Actions for Goal Achievement Finally, break down your goal into smaller, manageable tasks. What are 1-2 actions you can commit to every week that will lead you toward your goal? This could include optimizing your listings for SEO, creating new products, or enhancing your marketing strategies.

Implementing Your Strategy Consistency is Key Remember, the consistency of your actions is crucial. Regularly working towards your goal, even through small weekly tasks, can lead to significant progress over time.

Track and Adjust Regularly track your progress. If you find that certain actions aren't bringing you closer to your goal, don't be afraid to adjust your strategy. Flexibility can be just as important as persistence.

Stay Motivated Keep your goal visible, whether that's a note on your desk or a reminder on your phone. Staying mindful of what you're working towards can help maintain your motivation throughout the year.

Conclusion Setting and achieving goals for your Etsy shop doesn't have to be a daunting task. By reflecting on the past, setting a clear and attainable goal, making it specific, and committing to consistent actions, you can make 2024 your most successful year yet. Here’s to reaching new heights in your Etsy journey!

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Etsy's Year in Review & Workforce Changes: What Sellers Need to Know As we reflect on Etsy's journey through 2023, two major stories stand out: the release of Etsy's comprehensive year in review for sellers and the recent news of Etsy reducing its workforce by 11%. Let's unpack what these developments mean for Etsy sellers moving forward.

Etsy’s Annual Performance Review: A Seller’s Perspective

Etsy has rolled out its year in review, offering sellers a personalized look at their performance alongside a broader review of the platform's new features and initiatives in 2023. This annual recap is more than just a reflection; it's a tool to help sellers understand their growth and areas for improvement, considering the platform's evolving landscape.

Workforce Reduction: A Tough Call

The announcement of Etsy laying off 225 workers, around 11% of its workforce, right before Christmas, has sparked a mix of reactions. While it’s a tough pill to swallow, especially during the festive season, it's important to understand the context and implications for sellers.

Etsy's Growth and Staffing Dynamics

It's noteworthy that Etsy's workforce doubled since 2019, fueled significantly by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, general merchandise sales have plateaued since 2021, leading to this workforce adjustment. Similar actions were observed at other e-commerce giants like eBay and Amazon earlier this year, signaling a broader industry trend.

Etsy's Financial Health and Seller Impact

Despite the workforce reduction, Etsy remains a robust, profitable entity, consistently surpassing many of its quarterly financial expectations. These changes appear to be strategic moves to conserve costs amidst inflated staffing levels following the pandemic-induced growth spurt.

Should Sellers Be Concerned?

For Etsy sellers, the immediate concern may revolve around whether such changes signal instability or reduced support. However, considering Etsy's profitability and strategic planning, the impact on sellers might be minimal. Large organizations typically have systems to manage such transitions smoothly, although only time will reveal the full impact.

Continued Investment in Seller Initiatives

Encouragingly, Etsy is not stepping back from investing in seller success. With a $50 million investment in seller initiatives in 2022 and a growing buyer base – reaching about 95 million in 2022 – Etsy is showing a commitment to fostering a dynamic, seller-friendly environment.

Looking Ahead: Adaptability and Resilience

As Etsy continues to evolve, sellers need to remain adaptable and resilient. Understanding market trends, leveraging Etsy's seller tools, and staying informed about platform changes are more crucial than ever.

Conclusion

The recent workforce reduction at Etsy, though significant, is part of a broader business strategy common in the e-commerce industry. For Etsy sellers, the focus should remain on leveraging the platform’s resources, adapting to market trends, and continuing to grow their businesses in this dynamic marketplace.

Remember, Etsy's investments and growing buyer base are positive indicators for sellers worldwide. Here's to a resilient and prosperous journey ahead for all Etsy entrepreneurs!

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Stay Ahead in 2024: Unpacking Etsy's Trend Report for More Sales

Are you gearing up to take your Etsy shop to new heights in 2024? In my latest video, I delve deep into the 2024 Etsy Trend Report, a treasure trove of insights that can set your shop up for success in the coming year.

Understanding emerging trends is crucial for any Etsy seller looking to stay ahead of the curve. This report isn't just a list of popular items; it's a roadmap to what buyers are seeking, giving you the opportunity to align your offerings accordingly.

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Etsy Tactics vs. Strategy: Mastering the Art of Online Selling In the ever-evolving world of Etsy, understanding the distinction between tactics and strategy is crucial. Today, we're diving deep into what these terms mean and how they can significantly impact your Etsy success. This isn't just another technical talk; it's about laying a solid foundation for your Etsy business.

The Difference Between Tactics and Strategy Understanding Tactics Tactics are the actions you take in the short term to get your business off the ground. It's the grind, the hustle – the daily tasks that keep your Etsy shop active and engaging. This includes adding new listings, taking product photographs, engaging on social media, crafting your products, and shipping them out. Without these tactics, your shop would remain stagnant. However, tactics alone, without a broader plan, are like working without a clear direction.

The Power of Strategy Strategy, on the other hand, is your long-term plan, the master blueprint that guides your business towards its goals. It's what transforms random actions into a cohesive path leading to success. Strategy ensures that the tactics you employ are aligned with your larger objectives, saving you time and increasing effectiveness. Think of strategy as the map that leads you through the wilderness of online selling.

Final Thoughts Running an Etsy business involves juggling many aspects, but having a clear plan can reduce stress and increase motivation. Remember, the best approach combines both tactical action and strategic planning.

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Unveiling the Top 5 Traits of Successful Etsy Shops Is There a Secret Formula to Etsy Success? Let's Find Out!

In the vast and vibrant world of Etsy, standing out can be challenging. Today, I'm here to shed light on what sets the top 1% of Etsy sellers apart. Spoiler alert: it's not about stumbling upon a secret formula but about consistent actions and smart strategies.

The Hard Truth About Quick Riches If you're on the hunt for a get-rich-quick scheme, Etsy might not be your golden ticket. However, if your goal is to build a sustainable, profitable business, then you're in the right place.

Learning from the Best In the early days of my Etsy journey, I was a keen observer, learning from the success stories around me. By analyzing the patterns and practices of top sellers, I uncovered key strategies that contributed to their success. Now, I'm excited to share these insights with you!

The 5 Hallmarks of Top Etsy Shops 1. Quantity and Quality of Listings: Successful shops often have over 250 listings. This not only provides variety for customers but also increases visibility across the platform. 2. Stellar Reviews: A common trait among top sellers is having over 100 five-star reviews, maintaining an overall five-star average. This speaks volumes about their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. 3. Experience Counts: These shops have usually been in business for over two years. This longevity suggests stability and a deep understanding of the Etsy marketplace. 4. Defined Niche: Specialization is key. These sellers have a well-defined niche, making it easier to target and build a loyal customer base. 5. Consistency in Listing: Regularly adding new items keeps their shops fresh and engaging, encouraging repeat visits.

Bonus Tip: Speedy Responses A quick message response time is often a hallmark of successful Etsy shops. Earning a speedy reply badge not only boosts your Star Seller status but also enhances customer experience.

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In Conclusion Success on Etsy doesn't hinge on discovering a hidden secret; it's about learning from those who've mastered the platform, understanding your niche, maintaining high-quality listings and service, and embracing consistency. With these strategies, your Etsy shop can be on its way to joining the top ranks!

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Elevate Your Etsy Shop with Impactful Branding

Have you ever pondered how your Etsy shop's branding influences your success? Today, I'm here to break down the significance of branding and offer you some essential tips to enhance your Etsy store's appeal.

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The Power of Branding Branding is more than just a logo or a color scheme; it's the soul of your business, conveying a story and evoking emotions. It’s also your guiding light, keeping your business aligned and focused.

Crafting Your Etsy Brand 1. Understanding Your Niche Before diving into the specifics, it's crucial to have a clear understanding of your niche as it influences every aspect of your branding.

  1. The Name Game Your shop name should resonate with your niche. Whether broad or specific, it's important to ensure availability and relevance.

  2. Logo Design Your logo should be simple yet striking. If design isn’t your forte, platforms like Canva or Fiverr can be invaluable resources. Remember, your logo sets the tone for your brand.

  3. Choosing a Color Palette A consistent color palette of 3-4 main colors is essential. Tools like Canva offer fantastic palettes to get you started.

  4. Taglines and Mission Statements A concise tagline or mission statement (3-5 words) should quickly tell potential customers what you offer. Examples could be "Handcrafted Cruelty-Free Soaps" or "Awesome Lifestyle Graphic Tees."

  5. Consistency Across Listings Ensure your brand is evident in your listings, particularly in photos. Use the same color palette and consistent photo setups. The tone and style of your descriptions should also align with your overall brand.

Why Branding Matters A cohesive brand creates a memorable experience for customers and can significantly increase the perceived value of your products. In the diverse world of Etsy, where individuality reigns supreme, a strong brand can be the deciding factor that sets you apart from the competition.

Don’t underestimate the power of a well-branded Etsy shop. It’s not just about aesthetics; it’s about creating an identity that resonates with your target audience and builds a loyal customer base.

Ready to transform your Etsy store into a branded wonder? Start with these tips, and remember, consistency is key. And don't forget to grab your Black Friday Playbook to make the most out of the holiday season!

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Etsy Seller News: Shipping Upgrades, Compliance Updates, and In-Person Payments Etsy Sellers, Get Ready for a Wave of Exciting Updates!

In the latest installment of Etsy seller news, there are notable changes that are sure to enhance your selling experience. From expanded shipping options and regulatory compliance features to streamlined in-person payment processes, let's explore these updates that are rolling out just in time for the holiday season!

  1. Expanded Shipping Services: Etsy has now included USPS alongside FedEx and UPS in their shipping label services. This addition offers more flexibility and potentially more savings when it comes to fulfilling your customer orders.

  2. Transparency and Compliance: Staying transparent and compliant with international regulations is now smoother on Etsy. New updates have been made in light of regulations like the EU Omnibus Directive and the US INFORM Act. Here's what you need to know to stay compliant:

  3. Simplified Seller Information: Your full contact information will now be automatically pulled from what you provide on the Legal and Tax page, removing the need to duplicate details in the Seller section of your shop.

  4. Trader Identification: You should still mark yourself as a "trader" where applicable to comply with regulations.
  5. Customizable Open-Ended Box: A new feature in the seller details section allows you to add any additional business or contact info that you're required to share or feel is necessary for your customers.
  6. Information Migration: If you previously entered contact details in the seller section, Etsy has conveniently transitioned that information into the new open-ended text box for you.

The Regulatory Experience team at Etsy is committed to making the process of meeting local and global regulations as seamless as possible for sellers.

  1. Seamless In-Person Sales with Square: The partnership between Etsy and Square is expanding, allowing you to sell in-person with ease. The integration between Square's processing power and Etsy's inventory system means you can make sales on the go without worrying about inventory discrepancies. This collaboration is perfect for holiday markets, pop-ups, and other in-person events.

The Perks of Going Square:

  • Fee Waiver Offer: Sign up for Square through Etsy and enjoy no processing fees for 180 days on up to $1,000 in sales.
  • Holiday Bonus: Sell $300 worth of products from your Etsy inventory via Square from November 1 to December 31, 2023, and receive a $10 credit on your Etsy account.

This opportunity is exclusive to the first 15,000 sellers who link their shops and hit the sales target with Square, so don't hesitate to jump in!

Prepare for Black Friday Success: As you navigate these updates, don't forget to gear up for Black Friday. I've put together a comprehensive guide to ensure your Black Friday is a booming success. From sale strategies to marketing tips, it's all there.

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Is Etsy Passive Income a Myth or Reality? Unpacking the Truth

The allure of passive income has many creators and entrepreneurs searching for ways to earn repeatedly with minimal effort. And when it comes to Etsy, the platform often comes up in discussions about passive income potential. So, let's dive deep into whether Etsy truly offers a path to passive income.

The Myth of "Free Money" Firstly, it's crucial to debunk the myth of effortless income. While passive income does mean earning repeatedly, perhaps with less effort after initial work, it's not about getting something for nothing. Setting the foundations for a passive income stream requires significant upfront effort, after which you may reap ongoing rewards.

Passive Income on Etsy: A Practical Perspective When we apply the passive income concept to Etsy, it's clear that a set-it-and-forget-it approach isn't viable. However, you can indeed create and sell products designed for recurring sales without continual hands-on work.

Popular Passive Income Niches on Etsy: * Printables: This includes calendars, planners, templates, and artwork. * Educational Materials: Such as tutorial videos or DIY guides. * Music Tracks: Original compositions or sound effects in MP3 format. * Print on Demand (POD): Where another company handles printing and shipping of physical products like t-shirts and mugs.

The Challenges of Passive Products Despite the appeal, there are several pitfalls to be aware of:

  • Initial Effort: Upfront work is non-negotiable. Research, product creation, and listing are just the start.
  • Ongoing Work: Continual shop updates, market research, and product adjustments are necessary to stay relevant and competitive.
  • Market Saturation: Due to the ease of listing digital products, the market is crowded. Quality and a deep understanding of your niche are essential.
  • Smaller Margins: Particularly with POD, you'll sacrifice a larger portion of profits to manufacturing partners. For digital downloads, the price point may be lower unless your product is unique and in high demand.

Succeeding in the Passive Income Arena on Etsy If you're considering this route on Etsy, don't be discouraged. Shops often fail for two reasons: a lack of a defined niche and an absence of passion. A clearly defined niche allows you to cater to specific needs and build a dedicated customer base. Passion, on the other hand, is the fuel that will sustain your efforts through challenging times.

Wrapping Up with a Black Friday Connection If you're looking to maximize your Etsy shop's potential, whether with passive income products or otherwise, gearing up for Black Friday is essential. To help you with this, I've prepared a comprehensive Black Friday guide that includes a sale overview, important dates, strategies, ideas, and a marketing guide.

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In conclusion, passive income on Etsy isn't just a dream, but it's not a free ride either. With careful planning, a strong niche, and a persistent passion, you can create a stream of income that pays dividends long after the initial work is done.

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Get Set for a Stellar Black Friday on Etsy! As the calendar pages flip rapidly towards the end of November, the buzz for Black Friday is building up. This isn't just any regular sales day; it's the sales event of the year. And if you're an Etsy seller, it's prime time to gear up and grab a slice of the sales pie.

People don't just like sales—they go gaga for them. And Black Friday is the pinnacle of this sale frenzy. As an Etsy shop owner, you have a golden opportunity to tap into this bustling market. But how do you make sure your Black Friday doesn't just blend into the background? I've got your back with a tailored Black Friday blueprint and a handful of hot tips to ensure your sale sizzles!

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5 Pro Tips to Make Your Black Friday Shine: 1. Preparation is Key: Don't wait until the turkey's in the oven. Pin down the specifics of your sale now. What treasures will you highlight? When and where will you start the drumroll? Past bestsellers and seasonal specials are usually a hit. 2. Tease Your Audience: Start whispering secrets about your upcoming sale a week in advance. Whether through social media, email blasts, or your Etsy shop announcement section, get the word out and the excitement up. 3. Creative Sale Concepts:

* Consider percentage discounts.
* Play with BOGO (buy one, get one) deals.
* Offer the ever-enticing free shipping.
* Mix and match the above for an irresistible combo.
  1. Sweeten the Pot: How can you add that extra sugar to the deal? Bundle up products, toss in a free accessory, or include a surprise sample. Be innovative—this is your moment to turn a buyer into a brand ambassador.
  2. Don't Stop the Party Early: Keep the confetti flying post-Friday. Ponder extending the sale through the weekend or even the following week. Decide whether to announce this extension early on or surprise them mid-celebration.

The Bonus Tip to Seal the Deal: Remember, many Black Friday purchases are destined to be gifts. A good number of these giftees may be unfamiliar with Etsy or your shop. Charm them at hello with a well-crafted packing slip—complete with a tempting discount code for their next purchase (a feature easily handled through Etsy's packing slip options).

This Black Friday, set your shop apart from the crowd. With these tips and your free guide, you're not just participating in the biggest sales day of the year—you're positioned to dominate.

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Is Etsy Too Saturated? Debunking the Myth

You've probably heard it before: "Etsy is too saturated." But is this widespread belief actually rooted in truth? Today, I aim to dismantle this assumption and shed light on the reality of Etsy's marketplace.

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Saturation: An Excuse or Reality? While the term "saturation" frequently floats around the business sphere, it's often misused as a convenient scapegoat for failure. If you're familiar with my ethos, you'll know that I believe in eradicating excuses and nurturing a proactive mindset.

Consider this: Renowned brands like McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King coexist harmoniously. The proximity between Lowe's and Home Depot or even multiple breweries clustered together is no coincidence. Instead of seeing this as market saturation, think of it as the economic game theory in action. These brands aren’t cannibalizing each other; they're capitalizing on the vast consumer pool.

Etsy: A Land of Opportunity Etsy is no different. The key is to identify a segment of the massive marketplace and claim it as your territory. While there are numerous similar niches and products, remember this: a saturated market usually denotes a vast market. So, while Etsy reported having 7.5 million sellers in 2022, it also boasted a whopping 96 million active buyers. The math is clear – there's space for everyone.

However, what does cloud the market is the infiltration of subpar quality shops and products. This clutter might make it slightly challenging for high-quality sellers to gain visibility, but it’s by no means an insurmountable obstacle. It's the transient shops – those that seek quick success without genuine effort – that tend to fade away.

The Reality of Selling Online Contrary to popular belief, selling online is not a walk in the park. While it differs from the challenges of a physical store, it demands dedication, persistence, and continuous improvement.

To truly stand out on Etsy, focus on crafting a unique value proposition. Elevate your offerings, innovate, and consistently deliver quality. Break away from the crowd.

Adopt an abundance mindset. The notion of saturation is a mere illusion, often used as a psychological barrier. Instead of being intimidated by the numbers, be inspired by them.

Remember, you might need to niche down, refine your approach, or even reinvent your strategy multiple times before hitting the sweet spot. But with tenacity and time, success is achievable.

In conclusion, let go of the myths surrounding market saturation. Embrace the vastness of Etsy, find your unique space, and flourish.

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Exploring Etsy's Latest Features: A Deep Dive

Hello Etsy sellers!

There’s buzz around town about some new features Etsy has rolled out, and today we're diving deep into what these mean for you and your shop. Let's walk through each of these exciting additions and weigh their pros and cons.

But first, a treat! For those of you eager to give your Etsy business an added boost, I've crafted an invaluable guide: 10 Ways to Accelerate Etsy Growth. Grab your free copy and set the stage for a successful selling journey.

  1. Pricing Optimizer Tool Cons:

  2. Doesn't consider current sales or promotions.

  3. Might not provide accurate comparisons since it bases its suggestions on keywords. Remember, products can differ in materials, quality, and more.
  4. If your item is unique, it may struggle to find a comparison.
  5. Don't be swayed by its advice blindly. For instance, one of my bestsellers, priced at $51.98, received a suggestion to lower it to the $32-35 range, despite its current success.
  6. Appears limited in the listings it presents.

Pros:

  • Great for sellers unsure about their pricing strategy. (Also, do check out our previous episode on effective product pricing.)
  • Provides a glimpse of similar listings for comparison.
  • Facilitates easy price alterations and feedback provision.

  • 'From Etsy' Message Section Safety first! With a recent surge in suspicious messages from entities posing as Etsy staff, Etsy's taken a crucial step to enhance our security. Introducing the “From Etsy” section in Messages. It's a streamlined way to immediately recognize genuine communications from the platform, whether it's from Marketing, Support, Research, or Community teams.

  • Revamped Gift Packing Slips Gifting on Etsy just got better. The refreshed gift packing slips are designed keeping the recipient in mind:

  • The gift message stands out, positioned prominently at the top.

  • QR codes have been integrated, leading directly to your shop and Etsy.
  • And here's the cherry on top: if you've set up a discount code for future buys, that too gets a mention. If you haven’t yet, it's a hint to get started!

In conclusion, while Etsy's continuous improvements cater to enhancing seller experience, it's crucial to use these tools judiciously and in alignment with your shop's unique needs.

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Determining the right price for your Etsy products can be a daunting challenge. However, with a structured approach and careful consideration of various factors, you can strategically price your items for maximum profitability and competitiveness.

  1. Understand Your Costs: The first step is to break down every cost involved in creating your product. This includes materials, supplies, Etsy fees, shipping charges, packing materials, and any other associated costs.

  2. The 3x Cost Rule: A widely accepted approach is to mark up the cost of your item by three times. So, if a product costs you $5 to make, a suitable starting price would be $15. If you're considering wholesale, it's typically priced at double the cost.

  3. Prioritize Profit Margin: It's essential to maintain a healthy profit margin. Ideally, you should aim for a margin above 30%, though 50% or more is excellent. Your profit margin is calculated as PM = cost/revenue. A slim margin makes it challenging to be competitive, limits promotional opportunities, and reduces adaptability to rising expenses.

  4. Gauge the Competition: It's crucial to be aware of the market. If your product is priced at $15, while the competition averages at $5, you may need to reassess your costs or value proposition. A tool like Alura can be invaluable for researching average prices. Remember, while you can command a higher price with added value, there's a limit to how much more customers are willing to pay.

  5. Pricing Tiers: There are typically three pricing tiers to consider:

  6. Low: Often seen as cheap and can lead to a race to the bottom.

  7. Average: A safer bet for most sellers.
  8. High: Reserved for premium products with a distinct value proposition.

  9. Justifying Your Price: If you opt for a higher price point, ensure you offer additional value to justify it. Some effective ways to add value include:

  10. Stellar, high-quality images.

  11. Detailed descriptions emphasizing quality and uniqueness.
  12. Top-notch customer service.
  13. Offering something extra that competitors don't – be it an accessory, a printable guide, care instructions, or any other complementary add-on.

  14. Embrace Flexibility: Pricing isn't static. As you evolve, your costs might change, or you might want to test different price points. Be prepared to adjust accordingly.

Boost Your Etsy Success! For those eager to dive even deeper into Etsy strategies, there's a fantastic guide available on Etsy SEO, loaded with tips and best practices for both newcomers and seasoned sellers. Elevate your shop's performance with actionable insights you can implement right away. Grab your copy now and set yourself on a path to Etsy success! Download Here

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Etsy, the go-to platform for artisans, is more than just a place to list your handcrafted goods. Buried beneath its user-friendly interface are features that, when used to their full potential, can significantly enhance your shop's operations and customer engagement. Here, we uncover five such tools:

  1. Streamlined Messaging with Templates: Cut down response times and ensure consistent communication with Etsy's message templates. These are perfect for routine information, such as sharing your return or exchange address.

  2. After-hours with Message Auto Replay: Whether you're away for a short break or just done for the day, set up auto-replies to keep your customers informed. There's even a handy feature to activate replies outside of business hours, ensuring inquiries don't go unanswered.

  3. Master the Art of Bulk Editing: Tweaking your shop has never been easier. Use Etsy's bulk edit tool to modify titles, descriptions, prices, personalization fields, shipping profiles, and more, all in one go. It’s a real timesaver, especially for shops with a vast inventory.

  4. Insightful Search Analytics: Navigate to the marketing tab, and you'll discover a treasure trove of analytics. These provide a high-level overview of your shop's performance metrics, including conversion rates, average order value, visits, impressions, and more. It's a must-use tool for those serious about growing their Etsy business.

  5. Optimize Ads with Relevant Keywords: Etsy Ads isn't just about promoting listings. Dive deeper, and you can toggle specific offers and assess their performance based on views and clicks. This helps in refining your advertising strategy for maximum ROI.

Bonus Tip: Customizable Packing Slips: Add that personal touch to your shipments with customizable packing slips. It's a fantastic way to incorporate a thank-you note or even a special coupon code to entice repeat business.

Want to uncover more Etsy secrets? Dive into the "Etsy SEO Revealed eBook", a straightforward guide curated to elevate your Etsy SEO & business game. Dive deeper into strategies and insights that matter. Check it out here and take your Etsy venture to soaring heights! 🚀

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Etsy Updates: A Dive into Recent Changes and Their Impacts

  1. The Mysterious Vacation Mode Saga Several Etsy sellers have recently reported an unusual phenomenon: their shops being unilaterally put into vacation mode. This action, seemingly linked to verification issues, has left many shop owners frustrated. Compounding the problem is Etsy's lack of direct customer service, leaving sellers without a direct line of communication to resolve the issue. This move, purportedly a part of Etsy's efforts to combat fraud, appears to have stumbled in execution.

  2. Gear Up for Etsy's 5-Week Cyber Sale Etsy is ramping up for a massive Cyber Sale, spanning from October 23rd to November 29th, encompassing both Black Friday and Cyber Monday. To make this sale a success, Etsy is encouraging sellers to offer substantial discounts. The magic number? A minimum of 25% off, as data suggests such a discount could lead to increased orders.

For sellers willing to join in, there's added incentive. Etsy unveiled a sweepstakes where 50 lucky sellers stand a chance to win $40 in listing credits, translating to approximately 200 listing credits per winner. The catch? It seems sellers might need to put their entire shop on sale to qualify, so it's essential to understand the terms.

  1. Shipping Updates Stir Confusion Etsy recently made changes to its shipping options, causing a ripple of confusion amongst sellers. The update removed the 'Other' option for shipping carriers for US and UK sellers, mandating the selection from a list of supported services. This change aims to provide buyers with more accurate delivery estimates.

However, it hasn’t been all smooth sailing. Some sellers have reported glaring discrepancies in the estimated and actual shipping durations. For instance, a promised 3-7 day delivery might actually take 5-14 days, setting incorrect expectations for buyers.

Etsy's stance? For sellers, as long as they adhere to the stated ship-by date and provide valid proof, they won't be held accountable for in-transit delays by carriers. But on the buyer's side, Etsy permits them to leave reviews or open cases just a day post the estimated delivery date.

The recent changes on Etsy underline the platform's evolving nature. While some modifications aim to enhance the shopping experience, others might require fine-tuning. For sellers, staying informed and adaptable is key to navigating this dynamic marketplace.

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$500,000 in Etsy Sales: The Real Story Behind My Success

If you're expecting a tale of sipping mai tais on a sun-drenched beach, I must confess, this isn’t that kind of success story. But if you’re looking for raw, unfiltered insights into the path to $500,000 in Etsy sales, keep reading.

First and foremost, I firmly believe anyone can run a thriving Etsy business. The potential is out there. But the hard truth? Not everyone will. The differentiating factor? It's all in the journey, as I'm about to share.

  1. No One-Size-Fits-All Approach: Success stories on Etsy vary widely. While this diversity of experience is inspiring, it can be equally frustrating since there's no guaranteed formula.

  2. Patience is a Virtue: My journey wasn’t an overnight success. I earned just a few hundred in my first year, and by the end of the third year, I hadn't even touched 5k.

  3. Perseverance Above All: Every triumphant Etsy shop owner or entrepreneur shares a common trait: unwavering persistence. They face challenges head-on and never throw in the towel.

  4. The Art of Pivoting: Recall the hilarious "Pivot!" scene from Friends with Ross and the couch? That’s business in a nutshell. The path to success is rarely straight; it’s filled with twists and turns. And sometimes, you need to adapt and change direction.

  5. Embrace Change: If there's one constant in business, it’s change. If you can't evolve with the shifting landscape, it’s hard to thrive.

  6. Lifelong Learning: There’s always something new to learn. No matter how experienced you get, there’s always room to grow and new strategies to explore.

  7. Master Your Niche: Being a top seller means deeply understanding your niche. And if you’re unclear about what your niche is, it's time for some introspection.

  8. Recognize the Journey’s Phases: Every entrepreneur goes through various emotional stages – from optimism to pessimism and back to renewed energy. Recognizing these phases helps navigate the lows and highs.

  9. A Structured Workflow: One significant shift in my journey was establishing a defined workflow. It streamlined operations and made growth manageable.

  10. Diversify Your Sales Platforms: While Etsy has been my goldmine, I’ve also ventured into eBay, Amazon, Mercari, Poshmark, and even my website. Diversifying income streams fortifies your business against unforeseen challenges.

In closing, building a successful Etsy store isn't just about talent or luck – it’s about grit, adaptability, and continuous learning. To those embarking on this journey, arm yourselves with these insights, and remember, every challenge is a stepping stone to success.

Learn how to make $1,000 a month on Etsy in just 30 minutes a day with no social media! Free workshop: www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsysalesworkshop

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Concerns have been rife among genuine crafters about Etsy being inundated with commodity items posing as handmade crafts. Addressing this, Etsy took decisive action on Monday. Listings now flagged by Etsy's automated system for potentially breaching its Handmade Policy will stay active but won't be visible in search results or recommendations. This hiatus allows Etsy's specialists to review the listing in question. The brand assures, "Our team will then decide if the listing should be taken down or if it's fit to continue its presence on Etsy." Sellers can expect this review process to conclude in less than 24 hours.

In other Etsy news:

  • A new "Share and Save" workshop recording is now available on the seller dashboard. Highlight: for every $100 order, sellers receive $4 back.
  • Etsy is expanding its technological horizons. After integrating Augmented Reality (AR) technology for painting, photography, and prints in 2020, they're branching into home furnishings, enhancing the shopping experience for users.

Etsy's recent moves signal its commitment to preserving the platform's core ethos while embracing technological advances for an enriched user experience.

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Mastering the Christmas Sales Surge on Etsy: Start Today!

Christmas may be months away, but the secret to a successful holiday season on Etsy starts now. Elevate your sales during the most wonderful time of the year with these strategies:

  1. Get a Head Start on Listings: Christmas and holiday-themed items gain traction months before December. Begin listing your festive products 3-4 months in advance to capture early shoppers and those planning ahead.

  2. Analyze Last Year's Heroes: Reflect on your top-performing listings from the previous year. Which items garnered the most sales or traffic? Introduce 5 new products inspired by those best-sellers. If you're a newer shop owner, consider your top-performing listings year-to-date.

  3. Embrace the Sales Calendar: While some may argue that promotions aren't crucial, ask yourself: Which major retailer doesn't employ this strategy? Sales events spark emotion, breed loyalty, and excite customers. The key is designing your business to accommodate these promotions without undercutting your profit margins.

  4. Crystal-Clear Shipping Deadlines: Ensure your customers receive their orders in time for the holidays. Clearly communicate shipping deadlines in your shop announcements and listings. If you rely on print-on-demand services, factor in their processing times. To build trust and offer convenience, consider adding expedited shipping options. This not only provides choice but can also encourage last-minute shoppers.

  5. Stock Up and Get Ready: For handmade sellers, ensure you have all the crafting and shipping supplies you'll need. Vintage sellers, now's the time to increase your inventory. Being prepared means you can focus on sales and customer service when the rush hits.

By integrating these tactics, you'll position your Etsy store for a fruitful and organized holiday season. Happy selling! 🎄

Don't forget to snag my free Etsy Sales Accelerator Guide:

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/accelerate

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Here's an overview of what's covered in this new edition of Etsy Seller News!

  1. Beware of Scammers! There's been a notable increase in sellers receiving messages and calls from fake "Etsy support." Some sellers are also being approached by faux “buyers”. On the buyer side, there have been instances of individuals calling random “support” numbers found online, unknowingly inviting scams. A reminder: always initiate support requests solely through Etsy's official Help Center and their contact support form.

  2. UK Sellers & Royal Mail Collaboration: Good news for UK sellers! You can now let Royal Mail print your Etsy shipping labels. However, there's a catch: each label comes with a QR code that needs scanning by Royal Mail – which can be time-consuming.

  3. Etsy's Share & Save Program: If you missed our previous episode on this, here's a refresher: Sellers can save 4% by leveraging this program. The links are 'cookied' for 30 days, allowing you to earn from any purchase made within that time.

  4. Important Policy Update on Imagery: Effective from September 8th (apologies for the delay in sharing!), Etsy has revised its content guidelines concerning minors. The platform now prohibits content that depicts minors in undergarments, images highlighting minors in form-fitting attire focusing on private areas, or any poses perceived as age-inappropriate.

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Is Etsy's "Share & Save" Worth the Buzz?

The Etsy community is buzzing about Etsy’s latest offering, the "Share & Save" program. Promising benefits and potential savings, is this feature a genuine game-changer for sellers or just another marketing gimmick?

How "Share & Save" Works: Etsy is incentivizing its sellers to drive traffic to their shops. By participating in the program, you can earn back 4% on eligible sales, and the credits can be applied to purchases made within a 30-day window.

Where To Generate Links For Maximum Impact:

  1. Shop Links: Direct buyers to your entire collection by sharing the unique link found on your Shop Dashboard, Stats, or the specific Share & Save page.
  2. Listing Links: Showcase specific items, especially trending products or items on sale. Access these via Listings in Shop Manager, then simply click and share.
  3. Promo Codes: Share special offers and promotions with unique trackable links, saving on fees for eligible orders.
  4. Reviews: Nothing boosts sales like positive feedback. With the Etsy Seller app, you can share glowing reviews, directing potential buyers to your store.
  5. Shop Sections: Highlight particular categories or themes from your shop. Accessible via the Etsy Seller app, you can easily guide buyers to explore specific sections.

Note: All generated links should be formatted as: https://shopname.etsy.com.

The Bright Side - Pros:

  • Instant Cashback: The 4% refund is instantly credited to your payment account under "share and save refund."
  • Boost Performance: Sellers with a significant social media presence or best-selling items stand to benefit the most, leveraging their outreach for more sales.

The Flip Side - Cons:

  • Link Limitations: The benefits apply to the last link clicked before a sale. This means offsite ads might override your "Share & Save" link.
  • Efficacy: The ultimate question remains - will this strategy genuinely translate to increased sales and engagement?

In conclusion, while "Share & Save" presents an appealing proposition, its success depends on strategic use and individual sellers' outreach. As always, it's wise to experiment, measure the results, and adapt accordingly. Happy selling!

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Are you stuck with your Etsy shop!? It happens to most sellers at one point or another.

The first question is where are you stuck?

Usually, this comes down to two things.  Are you stuck with ideas to expand your shop or are you stuck with performance and growing your shop? 

I will dive into both areas and give you 5 ways to improve your shop performance and 5 ways you can grow your shop.  All are fantastic ways to GET UNSTUCK today!

Don't forget to try out Alura.  The #1 tool for Etsy sellers!  Free Trial Here

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https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/blog/podcast176https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/blog/podcast176Are you thinking about opening an Etsy shop?  Well, stop what you’re doing and watch this video.  It will be a lifesaver for you!  I'll review the 5 MOST IMPORTANT tips every seller should follow before opening.  Success on Etsy is tough just like any business venture.  But there are things you can do to ensure you have the best chance of success.  That's why this episode is a must-watch for you!

For more help and best practices for getting your Etsy shop opened, download my free Etsy Quickstart Guide: 

www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

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We tend to think getting scammed is usually on the buyer's end. But it's very common for sellers to get scammed as well. Today I will dive into the top 9 Etsy seller scams out there so you can stay clear of these scumbag fraudsters.

Here's a summary of what's covered:

  • Claiming there was an issue accepting payment for their order and sending you a fake QR code through Messages saying that you need to scan it to confirm their purchase.
  • Asking for additional items to be added to their order. For example, asking sellers to purchase and include a highly-priced gift card with their order and promising to pay them back later.
  • Claiming they want to purchase items listed in a link that is actually malware or a link to a phishing site.
  • Offering to send you more money than you are asking for your item? This is known as an overpayment scam.
  • Insisting you reply via a personal email address, off of Etsy? A buyer who immediately insists on communicating off of our site may be questionable. Your email is never required for a buyer to complete a purchase. (you shouldn’t be communicating through email if you’re a buyer or seller)
  • Seeming not to have read or looked at your listing, based on their vague questions. (could be a red flag)
  • Refusing to go through Etsy Checkout, thereby disqualifying the transaction from any Etsy protection.
  • Having a particular interest in an item of relatively high value. Scammers tend to focus on mid and high-value listings.
  • Getting any message where someone is offering help with marketing, promotion, etc.

Get your free copy of my Etsy SEO Revealed eBook here: www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

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The new make an offer feature is live on Etsy for everyone... But it doesn't come without flaws. I cover this hot topic along with some other important Etsy news going on this week. Here's a summary of what's included in this new episode:

Etsy launches more registries. Gift and baby gift.

You can access them via: https://www.etsy.com/registry

This is a great way to attract buyers and curate a catalog for your loved ones.

Etsy and eBay are testing moving product descriptions further down the page.

This is causing concerns buyers won’t understand fully what they’re buying or miss crucial information. The companies explained they want to move up item specs further up the page.

One eBay seller complained that they saw sponsored listings in the middle of their listing above the description. I haven’t heard of this happening on etsy, but there are related listings on the bottom.

Most buyers do not read the descriptions, especially on eBay. Pictures/video tell the story which is even more of a reason to make sure they are clear. Keep in mind that with etsy, descriptions do play a part when it comes to SEO

The New make an offer feature is live!

You can access it via the marketing tab, then click sales and discounts. It's only available for buyers on the Etsy app. Also, whatever the offer is in addition to the sales price.

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https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/blogDo you know why there’s a Black Friday and what it means?

It gives most retailers a chance to finally get out of the red and into the black to become profitable.

Most online businesses are the same way.  You’ve had slow sales the last few months...  So have a large percentage of other businesses…

But Q4 is your chance to finish the year with a bang and get into the black.

Do you want to improve your chances of finishing strong with your Etsy shop in Q4, the last quarter of the year?! 

Of course, you do!  This episode will give you 5 things you can do in your Etsy shop to finish the year with a BANG!  

I have something for you that will pair nicely with this episode and give additional strategies to help you drive more sales in Q4 - Etsy SEO Revealed - SEO & Keywords best practices plus Tons of tips & strategies you can implement today!  https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

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Today I count down the top 5 weirdest items I've found on Etsy during my Freaky Friday episodes!  These are the fan favorites.  You're not going to believe #1.  This is gonna get weird!

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Running an Etsy business is no small feat, and finding ways to save time without sacrificing quality is often the key to success. That's where Artificial Intelligence (AI) comes into play. AI has the potential to streamline many aspects of your Etsy business, but like all powerful tools, it comes with its fair share of caveats. I'll talk about the exciting ways AI can make your Etsy business more efficient, and I'll also delve into the things you should not use AI for.

Watch My Exclusive Workshop "How To Generate Your First $1,000/month on Etsy In Just 30 Minutes a Day" (with no social media) https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsysalesworkshop

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Crap has finally hit the fan!  A huge BBC article came out this week trashing Etsy and its holds on seller funds… And finally, this gets Etsy to do something!  They released a statement this week about the changes they're making in the coming days in regard to holding seller funds.  I talk about those changes and some other news going on in the Etsy world in this brand new episode of seller news.

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Do you want to make more money in your Etsy business? Sure you do!

You’ve heard and I’ve talked about a lot of the different ways you can increase revenue and make more money on Etsy.  You know the normal greatest hits, better SEO, marketing, more listings, better listings, social media, etc.  Well, this episode is going to be vastly different.  A breath of new, valuable fresh air to speak.

I want to give you 5 secret, practical but unconventional ways to make additional revenue leveraging your Etsy business.  I guarantee you haven’t thought of most of these!  

Do forget to snag the Free Accelerate Your Etsy Sales Guide PDF Download: www.handmadeandbeyond.com/accelerate

As I mentioned in the video here's a link to try Kajabi for free to help teach others your knowledge and skills! A great way to leverage your Etsy business: https://app.kajabi.com/r/QQpAE9w5/t/uojvxsfz

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Don't kill the messenger. In today's seller news episode, I want to talk about a new Etsy feature that a lot of sellers seem to dislike. I can see both sides, but I do believe there are benefits to this new feature. Also, I discuss the pending UPS strike and how to prepare. All this and more in this new episode. Don't miss it!

Get the Etsy Sales Accelerator Guide which gives you even more ways to accelerate your Etsy sales! Snag your free copy here: 🏎️https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/accelerate

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What’s your Etsy work schedule like?  When do you work on what?  Do you struggle with what to focus on and when?  I've been there.  I struggled with this in my first year of running my Etsy business full-time.  Suddenly, I go from having no time, being told what to do and schedule in the corporate world, to having complete control over my time.  Of course, complete time freedom was awesome!  But the new reality soon set in.  What in the world do I work on and when?!  Today I want to walk you through my entire weekly schedule so hopefully you don't have to struggle as much as I did early on.  This step is huge and will make you more productive and less stressed.  Come take a look behind the scenes!

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In this episode, I break down the Etsy Fall 2023 trend report. You can view the report here: https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/1148199715118

Watch My Exclusive Workshop "How To Generate Your First $1,000/month on Etsy In Just 30 Minutes a Day" (with no social media)

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The majority of Etsy shops fail.  Why is that?  What’s going on that makes it so hard to find success on Etsy or any business for that matter.  This is what I dive into today so hopefully you can avoid failure and fight a statistic that’s not on your side. 

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

  • How statistics are against new businesses
  • 5 Reasons why Etsy businesses fail

Get the Etsy Sales Accelerator Guide which gives you even more ways to accelerate your Etsy sales! Snag your free copy here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/accelerate

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Have you had Etsy hold your money hostage in reserve? This can be frustrating for sellers.

In today's episode of Seller News, I dive into this topic so hopefully, you can understand why this happens and how to avoid it happening in your shop. Here's what I'll cover:

  • What is a reserve?
  • How can my funds be released earlier from a payment account reserve?
  • Why was a reserve placed in my payment account?
  • How do I avoid a reserve in the future?

Watch My Exclusive Workshop "How To Generate Your First $1,000/month on Etsy In Just 30 Minutes a Day"

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It's an all-new episode of Etsy seller news! I want to keep you updated on all the stuff you need to know as a seller so you can't focus on growing your business.

Here's what's going on in today's episode:

-You can earn commission through Etsy's Creator Co program through social media posts. You can apply here: www.creatorco.etsy.com

-USPS is changing their rates again on July 9th. There's some good and bad news with the changes. Hey, at least it's not all bad, right? Here are the main changes:

  • Priority Mail rates are getting up to $4.83 cheaper
  • First Class Package & Parcel Select Ground are merging into the new Ground Advantage name. The slower 2-5 day delivery speed stays the same—they're just changing the names.
  • Ground Advantage rates for packages under 1 pound (First Class Package) are staying the same
  • Ground Advantage rates for packages over 1 pound (Parcel Select) are mixed—some rates are increasing up to $1.06, while others are decreasing up to $3.
  • Media Mail rates are increasing by 7% across the board.
  • Signature Confirmation is increasing to $3.40.
  • Everything else is staying the same

Watch My Exclusive Workshop "How To Generate Your First $1,000/month on Etsy In Just 30 Minutes a Day"

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My views are low… what’s up with that? This is a traffic problem many sellers come across. Unlike road traffic, this is the traffic we want.

Here's what you're going to learn in today's episode:

  • I'm going to dive into why should only pay attention to visits and the difference between them.
  • Important stats you should pay attention to
  • The two problems you can learn from looking at the number of visits
  • How you can diagnose "why" you're getting low visits and how to fix it

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In this new episode of Etsy Seller News, I talk about the inform consumers act that goes into effect on June 27th.  This new law requires marketplaces to disclose information about sellers such as name and address.  The point of the law is to make buying online more transparent and safe.  However, sellers do worry about people getting and abusing their personal information.  Don't worry I break down the specifics of this law and precisely who will be impacted.

Also, the Etsy Design Award finalists have been announced and you can vote on the people's choice winner!  Don't be a poor sport!  Go vote.  The link is in your seller dashboard.  It's also cool to see what products and sellers made it to the finals.  We can all learn something from them I'm sure.

Don't forget your free gift which is my Accelerate Your Etsy Sales Guide PDF Download!

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Remember the old adage that if you had a chance to do things over what would you have done differently?  What if I apply this to my Etsy business so it could help you?

Hindsight is always 20/20 of course.

But as I've been going through this process of starting, building, running, and growing an Etsy business for the last 10 years I’ve learned a ton.  Most of which was trial by fire.  Doing something wrong and then self-correcting.  And boy did I do a lot wrong which I’ve dedicated entire episodes to in the past lol. 

Now I am back to reflect on what I would do differently if I were starting an Etsy business today.  This is a fantastic episode!

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AI is everyone and now it’s taking over marketplaces. You now see tons of AI-generated stuff for sale on etsy such as art, templates, graphics, and more.

But the real question is… is this allowed on Etsy? Let’s dive into this in today’s episode of seller news.

Kind of a light Etsy news week so I want to cover a hot newsworthy topic that is of course controversial.

Handmade sellers view AI-generated sellers as cutting corners and not handmade since a computer is generating the stuff. But that doesn’t mean that it’s necessarily not allowed...

So I put my detective hat on to try and figure out if Etsy has specifically addressed this.

First, let’s just distinguish what I’m specifically talking about when it comes to AI-generated. You can have AI programs such as Chatgpi generate ideas and content based on questions you ask. But you still have to use this information to create the end product. So more or less you’re using it for research purposes and are still creating the product. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with using AI this way and I don't believe it would violate any Etsy policies.

What I’m specifically talking about is using an AI tool to generate images that you then simply download and put on Etsy for sale without editing them, changing them, or even confirming if you have the right to use them… This I feel is a slippery slow and problematic.

This is what I want to figure out.\

First, I searched the web which is always a great idea when you want to find accurate information you can trust.. lol.

Two articles came up both saying you CAN sell AI-generated art with one linking to Etsy’s policies.

So I went right to the source to double-check. I went to Etsy's seller handbook.

And here’s what Etsy’s handmade policy states…

I couldn't find anything specific to AI products, but I did review their handmade policies.

Based on what I found, even though AI isn’t specifically mentioned, I don’t see how it's not a violation to use an AI-generated product that you didn’t personally design. And I don’t see how you would “make” the items unless you’re using AI to create a pattern and then make it. But that seems like it's never the case because I think the goal with AI-generated stuff is less work and a quick buck.

While I haven’t heard of Etsy taking anything AI-generated down, there are a lot of problems with managing this. First, if the seller isn’t saying it’s AI-generated then it will be really hard to find out, especially if the AI tool is generating original stuff. Second, if it’s stated as AI-generated on the listing, then is it completely generated, unaltered, or slightly altered which probably would be allowed. Or is it AI-related content, information, that was completely created by the seller such as ai prompts… ughhh I know confusing…

So maybe I’m leaving you with more questions than answers until etsy specifically addresses this...

I’ll leave you with this...

Don’t use this as an excuse to give up on your shop. You can’t worry about what other people are doing all the time. It’s a time and energy such.

If you want your Etsy business to succeed I guarantee something like this won’t stop you unless you let it.

This is just the shiny object of controversy of the day. There will always be a new controversy on the horizon. It will not end with this. Just know this, accept it, and learn to grow a thick skin. It can only bother you, distract you or impede you if you let it.

I want to leave you with something to lift your spirits in case what I just said didn’t. I have a new free guide with tips to help you accelerate your etsy business. Snag your copy at handmadeandbeyond.com/accelerate. Start taking action on what you learn. It’s all about getting better and there’s nothing better than learning and applying what you learn.

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Most sellers that start an Etsy business find that things move very slowly...  In an instant gratification society, this is tough to deal with.  We want things fast.  We do not like to wait.  Online business is no different.  Waiting for results and sales is frustrating.  Honestly, it's the reason many sellers give up.

Success on Etsy takes time.  It would be best if you had that expectation when starting.  While selling on Etsy is a marathon, not a sprint, there are ways to accelerate your sales.  I want to give you 5 really good ways to do just that in this new podcast episode!  

Get the Etsy Sales Accelerator Guide which gives you even more ways to accelerate your Etsy sales! Snag your free copy here

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Many sellers on platforms like Etsy often view competition as a detrimental factor, citing it as the primary reason for underperformance in their shops. As an eternal optimist, I'd like to present a different perspective on this issue. Let's talk about why competition is not just beneficial, but essential, and how it can help you improve your Etsy shop's performance.

There is a common belief that Etsy is oversaturated and excessively competitive. This sentiment is frequently used as an explanation for poor shop performance. However, we rarely apply the same logic in our offline lives. So why allow it to hinder us in the virtual world?

Reflect upon this: did competition deter you from applying for jobs or colleges? If you participated in sports or joined a band, did the existence of competition make you quit before you even started? Does competition deter you from availing yourself of great sales deals during Black Friday or other sales events?

Competition is integral to our culture, particularly in America. It is expected and accepted, rarely causing us to abandon our pursuits or to abstain from trying something new. Therefore, why should the narrative be any different when it comes to starting an online business? Anticipating competition should be part of your business strategy.

Let's delve into why competition can be advantageous:

  1. A competitive marketplace is a thriving marketplace. Strong competition is absent in stagnant markets or in niches that aren't lucrative. The presence of competition implies a robust market. With approximately 5 million sellers to 93 million buyers on Etsy, the market is certainly vibrant.

  2. Competition sustains the market. The revenue that keeps Etsy thriving is largely due to its competitive nature. A reduction in competition might lead to fewer buyers, making it even more challenging to find success.

  3. Competition guides you towards success. Familiarize yourself with the top players in your niche; their success stories can offer you valuable lessons. Observe their selling techniques, promotional strategies, pricing, and how they've organized their shops and listings. This information can serve as a roadmap for your own venture. Remember, this doesn't mean directly copying their listings or products, but using their ideas as inspiration for your own unique creations.

  4. Competition helps you stand out through value. Over time, as your business develops, you can establish customer loyalty and differentiate your shop by offering high-quality products and superior customer service. Many sellers who lack passion or dedication may start to cut corners, creating opportunities for you to excel.

  5. Competition exposes you to what to avoid. You may observe shops making detrimental decisions or experiencing negative consequences, providing you with insights into mistakes to avoid.

  6. Competition inspires improvement. It ensures that businesses continuously strive to enhance their offerings for a better consumer experience. Monopolization often leads to complacency and a decline in the quality of the consumer experience.

Lastly, I'd like to recommend a tool that can help you analyze your competition more effectively – Alura's shop analyzer, product seeker, or keyword finder. These tools can assist you in identifying the most successful shops and listings. Here is the link to this tool: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/alura

Embrace competition as an opportunity for growth and improvement. Remember, in a thriving marketplace like Etsy, competition is not just inevitable, but it is a sign of a healthy and prosperous ecosystem.

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Should you quit Etsy? I hear this debate constantly. Since I'm not the quitting type and I would never promote such a thing, I am going to give you plenty of reasons why you shouldn't quit. I am also going to give you the exact steps and pitfalls sellers go through that causes them to quit so you can avoid them.

Don't forget to download the Etsy Quickstart Guide! The perfect guide for those looking to start an Etsy shop or for sellers that just opened their shop.

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

🔥Learn what to do to reach 100 sales with some motivation mixed in! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/100sales

📬Send gifts or items to be featured on the show: Handmade & Beyond PO Box 296 Parrish, FL 34219

🛒Check out & support my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/livinglimitless

☕️Buy me a coffee & show your support for the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/handmadebeyond

👨‍💻Alura: Researching new product demand, keywords, and improving your own listings has never been easier. Fantastic Etsy Tool! Get Alura here: https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY

💻Canva Template Success Guide: Learn how to sell Canva templates with this free training here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/canvasuccess

💸Free Etsy Ads Cheatsheet. Success tips and best practices to help you with Etsy ads. Get it here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyads

🤖AVA AI tool to grow and improve your Etsy business! Get your free trial of AVA here: https://hiava.ai?fpr=ll71 Prepare to have your mind blown

📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook- Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

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Your Friday dose of Etsy Seller News is here! Grab a coffee and find out everything that's going on in the Etsy universe that you need to know! Today I cover the recent sell on Etsy ad shutdown, the Etsy design award application deadline, the new Etsy ad campaign, and more! Don't miss this one! Listening will make your weekend better lol.

🔥Learn what to do to reach 100 sales with some motivation mixed in! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/100sales

📬Send gifts or items to be featured on the show: Handmade & Beyond PO Box 296 Parrish, FL 34219

🛒Check out & support my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/livinglimitless

☕️Buy me a coffee & show your support for the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/handmadebeyond

👨‍💻Alura: Researching new product demand, keywords, and improving your own listings has never been easier. Fantastic Etsy Tool! Get Alura here: https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY

💻Canva Template Success Guide: Learn how to sell Canva templates with this free training here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/canvasuccess

💸Free Etsy Ads Cheatsheet. Success tips and best practices to help you with Etsy ads. Get it here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyads

🤖AVA AI tool to grow and improve your Etsy business! Get your free trial of AVA here: https://hiava.ai?fpr=ll71 Prepare to have your mind blown

📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook- Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

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I recently did a deep dive into the Etsy business I've been running for 9 years. I uncovered some details that were pretty amazing and shocking. In this episode, I want to spill all the details of what I found and learned. Every Etsy shop and niche is different but maybe this inside look at what’s going on in my business can help shed some light on your shop or give you better expectations. Hang on some of this blew my mind...

🔥Learn what to do to reach 100 sales with some motivation mixed in! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/100sales

📬Send gifts or items to be featured on the show: Handmade & Beyond PO Box 296 Parrish, FL 34219

🛒Check out & support my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/livinglimitless

☕️Buy me a coffee & show your support for the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/handmadebeyond

👨‍💻Alura: Researching new product demand, keywords, and improving your own listings has never been easier. Fantastic Etsy Tool! Get Alura here: https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY

💻Canva Template Success Guide: Learn how to sell Canva templates with this free training here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/canvasuccess

💸Free Etsy Ads Cheatsheet. Success tips and best practices to help you with Etsy ads. Get it here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyads

🤖AVA AI tool to grow and improve your Etsy business! Get your free trial of AVA here: https://hiava.ai?fpr=ll71 Prepare to have your mind blown

📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook- Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess 👩‍💻Use this website to easily cross-list your listings to other platforms: https://listperfectly.com/?ref=1356 (Enter code Handmade30 for 30% off your first month!)

🙋‍♀️Find your perfect Etsy customer avatar with this free guide! Download it here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/avatar

💪Crush your goals this year with my newest, free goal setting worksheet: www.handmadeandbeyond.com/goals ✔Get the FREE Etsy Listing Success Checklist below and start creating winning Etsy listings today! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsylistingchecklist

🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide- A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

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Etsy has become a hub of creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. With millions of sellers and buyers worldwide, it's a platform that continuously evolves with emerging trends and niche markets. As we look ahead, I want to dive into some of the potential trending niches on Etsy in the near future. These exciting areas offer opportunities for sellers to capitalize on these niches and expand their Etsy business. This episode is all about trending Etsy niches of the future.

🔥Learn what to do to reach 100 sales with some motivation mixed in! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/100sales

📬Send gifts or items to be featured on the show: Handmade & Beyond PO Box 296 Parrish, FL 34219

🛒Check out & support my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/livinglimitless

☕️Buy me a coffee & show your support for the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/handmadebeyond

👨‍💻Alura: Researching new product demand, keywords, and improving your own listings has never been easier. Fantastic Etsy Tool! Get Alura here: https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY

💻Canva Template Success Guide: Learn how to sell Canva templates with this free training here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/canvasuccess

💸Free Etsy Ads Cheatsheet. Success tips and best practices to help you with Etsy ads. Get it here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyads

🤖AVA AI tool to grow and improve your Etsy business! Get your free trial of AVA here: https://hiava.ai?fpr=ll71 Prepare to have your mind blown

📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook- Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess 👩‍💻Use this website to easily cross-list your listings to other platforms: https://listperfectly.com/?ref=1356 (Enter code Handmade30 for 30% off your first month!)

🙋‍♀️Find your perfect Etsy customer avatar with this free guide! Download it here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/avatar

💪Crush your goals this year with my newest, free goal setting worksheet: www.handmadeandbeyond.com/goals ✔Get the FREE Etsy Listing Success Checklist below and start creating winning Etsy listings today! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsylistingchecklist

🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide- A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

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This episode of seller news is a doozy. It's full of highs and lows lol. I talk about the recent fee increase scheduled soon and who it impacts. I also go over Etsy's recent Q1 financial report and what's in it that's important for you to know as an Etsy seller. Spoiler alert there are positives and negatives of course. Lastly, I talk about the design awards coming soon and how to enter so you can win some cold hard cash. Let's go!

🔥Learn what to do to reach 100 sales with some motivation mixed in! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/100sales

📬Send gifts or items to be featured on the show: Handmade & Beyond PO Box 296 Parrish, FL 34219

🛒Check out & support my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/livinglimitless

☕️Buy me a coffee & show your support for the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/handmadebeyond

👨‍💻Alura: Researching new product demand, keywords, and improving your own listings has never been easier. Fantastic Etsy Tool! Get Alura here: https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY

💻Canva Template Success Guide: Learn how to sell Canva templates with this free training here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/canvasuccess

💸Free Etsy Ads Cheatsheet. Success tips and best practices to help you with Etsy ads. Get it here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyads

🤖AVA AI tool to grow and improve your Etsy business! Get your free trial of AVA here: https://hiava.ai?fpr=ll71 Prepare to have your mind blown

📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook- Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess 👩‍💻Use this website to easily cross-list your listings to other platforms: https://listperfectly.com/?ref=1356 (Enter code Handmade30 for 30% off your first month!)

🙋‍♀️Find your perfect Etsy customer avatar with this free guide! Download it here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/avatar

💪Crush your goals this year with my newest, free goal setting worksheet: www.handmadeandbeyond.com/goals ✔Get the FREE Etsy Listing Success Checklist below and start creating winning Etsy listings today! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsylistingchecklist

🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide- A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

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Embarking on the entrepreneurial adventure of owning your own business and Etsy shop is an exhilarating experience, but it's also one fraught with inevitable blunders. The journey is a rollercoaster of learning and growth, but you can steer clear of some common pitfalls to make the ride a little smoother. Today, I'm excited to share with you the top 5 colossal mistakes that can sabotage your Etsy shop's performance, based on my own hard-earned lessons. The silver lining? Now you won't have to repeat my missteps!

But wait, there's more! Boost your Etsy shop's potential with my exclusive, complimentary Etsy SEO Success Guide, packed with insider tips and tricks to elevate your game. Grab your copy right here

🔥Learn what to do to reach 100 sales with some motivation mixed in! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/100sales

📬Send gifts or items to be featured on the show: Handmade & Beyond PO Box 296 Parrish, FL 34219

🛒Check out & support my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/livinglimitless

☕️Buy me a coffee & show your support for the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/handmadebeyond

👨‍💻Alura: Researching new product demand, keywords, and improving your own listings has never been easier. Fantastic Etsy Tool! Get Alura here: https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY

💻Canva Template Success Guide: Learn how to sell Canva templates with this free training here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/canvasuccess

💸Free Etsy Ads Cheatsheet. Success tips and best practices to help you with Etsy ads. Get it here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyads

🤖AVA AI tool to grow and improve your Etsy business! Get your free trial of AVA here: https://hiava.ai?fpr=ll71 Prepare to have your mind blown

📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook- Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess 👩‍💻Use this website to easily cross-list your listings to other platforms: https://listperfectly.com/?ref=1356 (Enter code Handmade30 for 30% off your first month!)

🙋‍♀️Find your perfect Etsy customer avatar with this free guide! Download it here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/avatar

💪Crush your goals this year with my newest, free goal setting worksheet: www.handmadeandbeyond.com/goals ✔Get the FREE Etsy Listing Success Checklist below and start creating winning Etsy listings today! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsylistingchecklist

🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide- A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

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Hold on tight, because we're diving headfirst into that dreaded slow sales season! Yes, it happens every year like clockwork, and it's no surprise when you consider all the vacations, camping trips, and beach outings. Etsy sellers often feel the pinch during these warm-weather months.

But fear not, because I am here to help!

I've got powerful solutions to help you weather the storm and even thrive amidst the lull. And the best part? These tactics aren't just for the seasonal slump—they'll work all year round and even if you're still waiting for your very first sale.

In today's riveting podcast, I'm revealing 5 ingenious strategies, along with a bonus one (because you deserve it), to guide you through this challenging phase of stagnant sales.

But wait, there's more! Make sure to snatch up my "Get Your First 100 Sales on Etsy Guide!" and discover tried-and-true tips that will catapult you towards that glorious, sought-after milestone of 100 sales!

🔥Learn what to do to reach 100 sales with some motivation mixed in! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/100sales

📬Send gifts or items to be featured on the show: Handmade & Beyond PO Box 296 Parrish, FL 34219

🛒Check out & support my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/livinglimitless

☕️Buy me a coffee & show your support for the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/handmadebeyond

👨‍💻Alura: Researching new product demand, keywords, and improving your own listings has never been easier. Fantastic Etsy Tool! Get Alura here: https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY

💻Canva Template Success Guide: Learn how to sell Canva templates with this free training here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/canvasuccess

💸Free Etsy Ads Cheatsheet. Success tips and best practices to help you with Etsy ads. Get it here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyads

🤖AVA AI tool to grow and improve your Etsy business! Get your free trial of AVA here: https://hiava.ai?fpr=ll71 Prepare to have your mind blown

📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook- Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess 👩‍💻Use this website to easily cross-list your listings to other platforms: https://listperfectly.com/?ref=1356 (Enter code Handmade30 for 30% off your first month!)

🙋‍♀️Find your perfect Etsy customer avatar with this free guide! Download it here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/avatar

💪Crush your goals this year with my newest, free goal setting worksheet: www.handmadeandbeyond.com/goals ✔Get the FREE Etsy Listing Success Checklist below and start creating winning Etsy listings today! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsylistingchecklist

🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide- A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

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Welcome to another episode of Seller News! Here are the deets of what this episode is all about:

Etsy is investing over $50 million in 2023 to ensure that the platform remains safe and special for its community as it grows. Key areas of focus include clearer policies, removing counterfeit items and listings, easier appeals, transparent communication with sellers, and reducing fraud. These efforts help maintain a marketplace where creativity, authenticity, and diversity thrive. In 2022, investments in automated technology helped remove more than four times as many listings violating the Handmade Policy compared to the previous year. The Etsy Reporting Portal was launched to make reporting intellectual property violations easier, and cases were resolved more quickly. Etsy also invested in its support teams to offer live chat support 24/7 for most topics. As Etsy continues to progress, updates will be shared with the community.

Also, Etsy has announced how to get featured in Etsy seller spotlights. You need to fill out a survey which you can find here. This gives you the opportunity to get selected by Etsy to be featured in the following areas:

  • Etsy Blog
  • Etsy Community Space
  • Etsy Seller Handbook
  • Etsy Social Media Channels
  • Etsy Success Podcast

This is a fantastic opportunity to get some free advertisement and marketing for your shop!

🔥Learn what to do to reach 100 sales with some motivation mixed in! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/100sales

📬Send gifts or items to be featured on the show: Handmade & Beyond PO Box 296 Parrish, FL 34219

🛒Check out & support my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/livinglimitless

☕️Buy me a coffee & show your support for the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/handmadebeyond

👨‍💻Alura: Researching new product demand, keywords, and improving your own listings has never been easier. Fantastic Etsy Tool! Get Alura here: https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY

💻Canva Template Success Guide: Learn how to sell Canva templates with this free training here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/canvasuccess

💸Free Etsy Ads Cheatsheet. Success tips and best practices to help you with Etsy ads. Get it here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyads

🤖AVA AI tool to grow and improve your Etsy business! Get your free trial of AVA here: https://hiava.ai?fpr=ll71 Prepare to have your mind blown

📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook- Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess 👩‍💻Use this website to easily cross-list your listings to other platforms: https://listperfectly.com/?ref=1356 (Enter code Handmade30 for 30% off your first month!)

🙋‍♀️Find your perfect Etsy customer avatar with this free guide! Download it here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/avatar

💪Crush your goals this year with my newest, free goal setting worksheet: www.handmadeandbeyond.com/goals ✔Get the FREE Etsy Listing Success Checklist below and start creating winning Etsy listings today! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsylistingchecklist

🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide- A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

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Are you advertising on Etsy or thinking about it? Do you want to know how much to spend on Etsy ads? This is a common question I get and one that I am going to tackle in today’s podcast. I also want to give you some awesome tips and best practices to follow so that you can get the most out of your ads!

Also, make sure you get my free Etsy ads cheat sheet. It'll give you a lot of what I’m going to be talking about today and more when it comes to using Etsy ads successfully.

Get it here

🔥Learn what to do to reach 100 sales with some motivation mixed in! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/100sales

📬Send gifts or items to be featured on the show: Handmade & Beyond PO Box 296 Parrish, FL 34219

🛒Check out & support my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/livinglimitless

☕️Buy me a coffee & show your support for the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/handmadebeyond

👨‍💻Alura: Researching new product demand, keywords, and improving your own listings has never been easier. Fantastic Etsy Tool! Get Alura here: https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY

💻Canva Template Success Guide: Learn how to sell Canva templates with this free training here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/canvasuccess

💸Free Etsy Ads Cheatsheet. Success tips and best practices to help you with Etsy ads. Get it here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyads

🤖AVA AI tool to grow and improve your Etsy business! Get your free trial of AVA here: https://hiava.ai?fpr=ll71 Prepare to have your mind blown

📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook- Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess 👩‍💻Use this website to easily cross-list your listings to other platforms: https://listperfectly.com/?ref=1356 (Enter code Handmade30 for 30% off your first month!)

🙋‍♀️Find your perfect Etsy customer avatar with this free guide! Download it here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/avatar

💪Crush your goals this year with my newest, free goal setting worksheet: www.handmadeandbeyond.com/goals ✔Get the FREE Etsy Listing Success Checklist below and start creating winning Etsy listings today! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsylistingchecklist

🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide- A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

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In this critical seller news episode, I bring you up to speed on important updates that impact your business. I'll dive into the USPS rate changes on the horizon, ensuring you're prepared for any adjustments in your shipping costs. Don't shoot the messenger, but it's crucial to stay informed.

I also shed light on Etsy's decision to sunset the Sell on Etsy App. Learn what this means for your selling experience and discover alternative ways to manage your store effectively. Stay ahead of the curve by understanding the implications of this change.

Lastly, I address the circulating misinformation about selling Canva designs. I'll clarify the facts and dispel any confusion, ensuring you're on the right track when it comes to utilizing Canva for your business.

🔥Learn what to do to reach 100 sales with some motivation mixed in! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/100sales

📬Send gifts or items to be featured on the show: Handmade & Beyond PO Box 296 Parrish, FL 34219

🛒Check out & support my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/livinglimitless

☕️Buy me a coffee & show your support for the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/handmadebeyond

👨‍💻Alura: Researching new product demand, keywords, and improving your own listings has never been easier. Fantastic Etsy Tool! Get Alura here: https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY

💻Canva Template Success Guide: Learn how to sell Canva templates with this free training here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/canvasuccess

💸Free Etsy Ads Cheatsheet. Success tips and best practices to help you with Etsy ads. Get it here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyads

🤖AVA AI tool to grow and improve your Etsy business! Get your free trial of AVA here: https://hiava.ai?fpr=ll71 Prepare to have your mind blown

📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook- Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess 👩‍💻Use this website to easily cross-list your listings to other platforms: https://listperfectly.com/?ref=1356 (Enter code Handmade30 for 30% off your first month!)

🙋‍♀️Find your perfect Etsy customer avatar with this free guide! Download it here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/avatar

💪Crush your goals this year with my newest, free goal setting worksheet: www.handmadeandbeyond.com/goals ✔Get the FREE Etsy Listing Success Checklist below and start creating winning Etsy listings today! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsylistingchecklist

🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide- A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

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Many shops do not niche down enough and try to target everyone or a larger audience. If you try to target everyone you target no one. You need to niche down to target a more highly engaged audience so they’re more apt to buy, but also to show the algorithm that you are the shop to send people to for that niche. Today I want to give you some steps to help you niche down more effectively.

🔥Learn what to do to reach 100 sales with some motivation mixed in! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/100sales

📬Send gifts or items to be featured on the show: Handmade & Beyond PO Box 296 Parrish, FL 34219

🛒Check out & support my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/livinglimitless

☕️Buy me a coffee & show your support for the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/handmadebeyond

👨‍💻Alura: Researching new product demand, keywords, and improving your own listings has never been easier. Fantastic Etsy Tool! Get Alura here: https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY

💻Canva Template Success Guide: Learn how to sell Canva templates with this free training here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/canvasuccess

💸Free Etsy Ads Cheatsheet. Success tips and best practices to help you with Etsy ads. Get it here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyads

🤖AVA AI tool to grow and improve your Etsy business! Get your free trial of AVA here: https://hiava.ai?fpr=ll71 Prepare to have your mind blown

📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook- Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess 👩‍💻Use this website to easily cross-list your listings to other platforms: https://listperfectly.com/?ref=1356 (Enter code Handmade30 for 30% off your first month!)

🙋‍♀️Find your perfect Etsy customer avatar with this free guide! Download it here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/avatar

💪Crush your goals this year with my newest, free goal setting worksheet: www.handmadeandbeyond.com/goals ✔Get the FREE Etsy Listing Success Checklist below and start creating winning Etsy listings today! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsylistingchecklist

🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide- A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

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These are my absolute favorite tools that I use for my Etsy business right now! I will give you an overview of each, how I use them, and the links to try them out.  I know you'll love these!

Quickbooks: https://quickbooks.grsm.io/handmadeandbeyond 

Ava AI Tool: https://hiava.ai?fpr=ll71 

Alura Etsy Search Tool: https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY 

Canva Editing Tool: https://partner.canva.com/handmade 

Capcut Editing Tool: http://bit.ly/3KC03hY 

Grammarly Writing Tool: https://www.grammarly.com

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What’s the best way to wow customers and get repeat buyers?  

Many Etsy sellers focus on the front-end work of setting up an amazing listing and doing whatever they can to attract traffic and get customers.  What they miss out on is the stuff that happens after the sale.  

Today I am going to give you a 3 part product packaging strategy that will wow customers, help you get repeat buyers, and referral buyers.  I am also going to give you a real life example of an Etsy seller doing everything right when it comes to this packaging strategy.  

You can view the shop I talk about in this episode (Angry Banana Company) here

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In today's seller news episode, I dive into Etsy's recent threatening letter that was emailed to many sellers and their new 30 million dollar investment fund set up to help the community.

Lastly, I talk about the live selling craze, if it's something we can expect soon from Etsy, and some pros and cons surrounding this feature.

🔥Learn what to do to reach 100 sales with some motivation mixed in! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/100sales

📬Send gifts or items to be featured on the show: Handmade & Beyond PO Box 296 Parrish, FL 34219

🛒Check out & support my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/livinglimitless

☕️Buy me a coffee & show your support for the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/handmadebeyond

👨‍💻Alura: Researching new product demand, keywords, and improving your own listings has never been easier. Fantastic Etsy Tool! Get Alura here: https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY

💻Canva Template Success Guide: Learn how to sell Canva templates with this free training here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/canvasuccess

💸Free Etsy Ads Cheatsheet. Success tips and best practices to help you with Etsy ads. Get it here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyads

🤖AVA AI tool to grow and improve your Etsy business! Get your free trial of AVA here: https://hiava.ai?fpr=ll71 Prepare to have your mind blown

📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook- Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess 👩‍💻Use this website to easily cross-list your listings to other platforms: https://listperfectly.com/?ref=1356 (Enter code Handmade30 for 30% off your first month!)

🙋‍♀️Find your perfect Etsy customer avatar with this free guide! Download it here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/avatar

💪Crush your goals this year with my newest, free goal setting worksheet: www.handmadeandbeyond.com/goals ✔Get the FREE Etsy Listing Success Checklist below and start creating winning Etsy listings today! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsylistingchecklist

🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide- A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

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This seller news episode is about a shocking story of what some rogue eBay employees did to their foes. Let's just say things escalated quickly! Sending cockroaches was only a small part of their cyberstalking crimes... this is nuts!

Learn what to do to reach 100 sales with some motivation mixed in!  Free Download: 

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/100sales

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Starting an Etsy business is something that anyone can do. However, not everyone knows how to do it correctly. It's not because they lack the ability to do it, but rather they lack the knowledge of what they need to know. This is where I come in. Today's episode is going to give you everything you need to start your Etsy business and increase your chances of success. There are lots of gold nuggets in this one!

Learn what to do to reach 100 sales with some motivation mixed in!  Free Download:

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/100sales

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The cat is out of the bag…. Etsy has announced what it’s up to in 2023. And it seems as though they have a lot of plans.  

Earlier this week Etsy released an announcement talking about what they’re doing to help sellers in 2023. Today I want to give you a run-down of the most important highlights in this episode of seller news.

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Today's episode is all about spring cleaning.... your Etsy shop! I certainly don't want to help you clean your house lol.

Is it time to give your Etsy shop a much-needed makeover? When was the last time you updated or even glanced at your shop sections? It's been a while, hasn't it? Don't worry, your secret is safe with me! But why should you consider refreshing your shop?

Firstly, it can boost your shop's performance by demonstrating to the algorithm that you're actively working on your store. Additionally, it will help your shop appear more attractive and up-to-date for both new and returning customers.

So, let's get started on revitalizing your Etsy shop!

Don't forget to snag your guide to getting your first 100 sales on Etsy here

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It's an all-new freaky Friday episode where I bring you my weird, creepy, odd, and funny finds on Etsy. You will not believe what I found this time! This listing had me beside myself.

Use the program I used in this video to see sales, revenue, stats, and much more for your competition! Get your free trial here: https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY

Here are links to all of today's weird finds:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/734071528/the-original-creepy-doll-head-lamp?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=freaky&ref=sr_gallery-1-12&pro=1&sts=1&organic_search_click=1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/929469476/original-pizza-nightmare-wall-hanging?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=freaky&ref=sr_gallery-1-13&frs=1&organic_search_click=1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1341452251/macellarius-miniatures?ga_order=price_desc&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=freaky&ref=sr_gallery-1-15&frs=1&cns=1&organic_search_click=1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1434037759/suck-less-thank-you-lotsa-laughs-funny?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=funny&ref=sr_gallery-1-25&frs=1&sts=1&organic_search_click=1

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Money is tight, and running an Etsy business does require coinage as they said back in the 80s. With that being said there are things you can do to run your business lean so you can squeeze out as much profit as possible.

Here are the top tips I cover in this week's podcast:

  • Keep inventory low. Handmade sellers should have little or no inventory until they know what sells.
    • Vintage sellers need more inventory but make sure you're buying what is selling. Use eBay for comps.
  • Do not buy postage at the post office or UPS. Use etsy or third-party shippers such as pirate ship.
  • Buy packaging in bulk online, not locally. Amazon or supplyhut.com are good places to start.
  • Use a thermal printer. It's a bigger cost up front but there will be tons of savings long term.
  • Do everything yourself, and outsource later. If you outsource from the onset you’ll always have to rely on someone else.
  • Don’t run ads… right away.
  • Use your smartphone and not a fancy camera.

Snag my free guide that will help you get your first 100 sales on Etsy! This is a great resource for someone with little or sales. It'll also give you some fantastic best practices even if you have over 100 sales. Get it here:

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/100sales

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Making money online, specifically on Etsy may seem easy or at least that’s how it’s often presented. Just like how it may be presented as easy to own a mansion, Ferrari, or spend every day on the beach collecting passive income…

I’ve been around the Etsy game for a long time. I've been selling since 2014 to be exact. I’ve been around the commerce game even longer, since 2000… So I’ve learned a few things along the way.. or at least I’d like to think so.

During that time I’ve failed a bunch, made tons of mistakes, and have also seen many other sellers do the same.

In today’s age, I think starting a business or Etsy shop is a little different than years ago. Mainly because we live in the age of social media or social perceptions rather.

This is why I want to do this episode and talk about the dark side of selling on etsy. I don’t want to be all doom and gloom, but I do want to set the record straight. I want to ground you so to speak.

So what do I mean by the dark side of etsy? Mainly, I mean the negatives that aren’t talked about enough that most sellers have to overcome before they EVER find success on the platform. But knowing these and being prepared for them is a great step in the right direction. Don't miss this episode!

Don't forget to get this awesome, free guide on how to get your first 100 sales on etsy. Learn what to do to reach 100 sales with some motivation mixed in! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/100sales It’ll definitely help counteract some of the negativity I talk about in this episode which I usually try to stay away from.

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In today's episode of seller news, I want to talk about the newly released American Customer Satisfaction Index. 

This report is a barometer for how satisfied customers are with retailers, specifically in 2022.  This is good information for sellers since happy customers usually equate to return customers.  How do Etsy and its competitors compare?

Etsy has also released the Q4 and final year financial data.  This information is vital to see how they are performing as a company.  As an Etsy seller, it's important to know if they are thriving financially since no company can exist for long without continuing to make money.  I want to know that I can count on Etsy as a revenue source for years to come.  I'll go over all the important highlights so you don't have to!

All that and more in this edition of seller news!

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Are you looking for an easy way to get a revenue boost with your current Etsy shop?  Great!  I can’t imagine you not wanting this… lol.

What is the magical revenue boost strategy you speak of?

It’s cross-listing.  You can use the inventory that you already have and spread it out to different sales channels.  This gives you the potential to reach more buyers and make more sales.  Today I want to provide you with some pros and cons (yes cons because I want to be objective and it may not be for everyone) and give you the platform I use to save you a ton of time!

Go here to try List Perfectly for yourself:  https://listperfectly.com/?ref=1356 (Enter code Handmade30 for 30% off your first month!)

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https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/blog/podcast150If you have or want to start an Etsy vintage shop, this episode is for you!  I want to give you 5 vintage niches that are killing it on Etsy!  These niches are very popular and can bring in some big money.  The only catch is you have to find this stuff in the wild to resell.  Let's dive in and see what these niches are!

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You won't believe what this Etsy seller tells this Etsy buyer in this episode of seller news!  I also talk about recent changes in laws that impact eBay sellers which could eventually carry over to Etsy.  All that and more in this can't miss episode of Seller News!

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What the heck do you do with your Etsy shop when you're going to be away for vacation or for any reason?  This is a common worry for many Etsy sellers.  Well, stop fretting because I have a full proof plan for you today.  This is everything you need to know and do before going on vacation.  

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The allure of Etsy ads is hard to avoid. Etsy ads are a really great way to lose money and get turned upside down in your business, often before you ever get started.   

Today I want to give you 5 tips to help you find success with etsy ads and not lose a bunch of money  

Don't forget to download the free Etsy Ads Cheatsheet! This is an awesome checklist to help you get started with successful etsy ads: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyads

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Oh, snap it's another Seller News Episode! This episode is full of recent changes going on with Etsy and other platforms you may use such as eBay. And I also talk about some craziness that happened with Amazon. Don't miss it!

Here's an overview of what's covered:

Why usps launched QR-like barcodes

https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2023/01/30/why-the-usps-launched-qr-codes-on-shipping-labels/

Etsy doubles down on one size fits all returns policy

https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2023/01/30/etsy-doubles-down-on-one-size-fits-all-returns-policy/

Etsy Partners with UK Carrier to Ease International Shipping Woes

https://www.ecommercebytes.com/2023/01/25/etsy-partners-with-uk-carrier-to-ease-international-shipping-woes/

Big ebay changes

https://www.ebay.com/sellercenter/resources/seller-updates/2023-winter

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Photos are important. Once a buyer finds you in search, which is half the battle, the next test is convincing them to purchase with your photos.   

This usually comes down to the quality and representation of your item.   

Today I want to give you 5 photo hacks that will help you be victorious in your battle for more etsy customers.

Get your free Etsy Photography Guide Download Here 

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Today I'll take you along for another behind the scenes episode where I work on some Etsy orders and answer some questions I've been getting on the YouTube channel. Come hang out and maybe learn a thing or two :-)

Here's my garage upgrades I talk about in the video:

Overhead LED light: https://amzn.to/3J1EMz8

Overhead storage rack: https://amzn.to/3J0yKOU

☕️Buy me a coffee & show your support for the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/handmadebeyond

👨‍💻Alura: Researching new product demand, keywords, and improving your own listings has never been easier. Fantastic Etsy Tool! Get Alura here: https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY

💻Canva Template Success Guide: Learn how to sell Canva templates with this free training here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/canvasuccess

💸Free Etsy Ads Cheatsheet. Success tips and best practices to help you with Etsy ads. Get it here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyads

📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook- Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

🙋‍♀️Find your perfect Etsy customer avatar with this free guide! Download it here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/avatar

💪Crush your goals this year with my newest, free goal setting worksheet: www.handmadeandbeyond.com/goals ✔Get the FREE Etsy Listing Success Checklist below and start creating winning Etsy listings today! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsylistingchecklist

🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide- A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

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You have your niche, your idea, and maybe even your Etsy shop opened… So exciting... But then you go to put up a listing and are like crap what do I sell this thing for? What’s the right price?

That’s what I want to talk about today so I can help you with this deceivingly complicated decision.

As we roll into the new year I want to give you something to help you set up your goals and action items to get to your goals this year! This is the missing piece you need! Get your free Goal Setting Guide Here

There are 3 factors to consider when it comes to pricing:

  • What are your costs?
  • What’s your profit margin?
  • What’s the market/competition doing?

PRO TIP: This exercise should be done early in your journey to ensure your niche has enough PM to be sustainable. Shoot for at least a 30% PM or more.

Where to start:

  • Find your costs

Next:

  • Use this method to give you an idea of a starting price:
    • Costs x 2 = Wholesale price
    • Costs x 4 = Retail price

Next:

  • Use retail price to find your profit margin
    • Use Alura Etsy Fee Calculator which will do all the math for you. It's free. Get it here

Next:

  • Research competition and compare. Set your final price based on competition, profit margin, and wiggle room for promotion. You can use Alura to find the average price of products based on keywords. This will make your research much easier! Snag your free trial of Alura here.

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TGIF! It's time for some Etsy Seller News!

Today's episode is a whirlwind!

I talk about a company that was just bought out and continues to dump a ton of resources into its platform. It just may be gunning for Etsy...

I also go over two controversial topics. I have to tell you I don't particularly like controversy but I felt this was stuff you should know about. Don't kill the messenger.

☕️Buy me a coffee & show your support for the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/handmadebeyond

👨‍💻Alura: Researching new product demand, keywords, and improving your own listings has never been easier. Fantastic Etsy Tool! Get Alura here: https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY

💻Canva Template Success Guide: Learn how to sell Canva templates with this free training here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/canvasuccess

💸Free Etsy Ads Cheatsheet. Success tips and best practices to help you with Etsy ads. Get it here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyads

📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook- Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

🙋‍♀️Find your perfect Etsy customer avatar with this free guide! Download it here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/avatar

💪Crush your goals this year with my newest, free goal setting worksheet: www.handmadeandbeyond.com/goals

✔Get the FREE Etsy Listing Success Checklist below and start creating winning Etsy listings today! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsylistingchecklist

🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide- A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

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How do you determine what to sell?  Do you have a strategy to help you find and create products for your niche that will be successful?

Today I want to throw you a lifeline and give you the 3 step process I use to find products to sell in my niche that will have the BEST chances of success. 

Step 1:  There are 3 types of products you should be focusing on.  They are new (to your shop), seasonal/holiday, or similar.  Decide what type of product you want to sell or at least have a few keywords in mind or subject matter in mind.  Preferably have at least 3 ideas. 

Step 2:  Do product/keyword research.  Use the Etsy search bar or Alura.  Alura will give you valuable sold stats and more information than the search bar.  

Step 3:  Pick the idea that is performing the best according to sales/search volume.  Create the product and get it listed.  Doing these steps will give you the BEST chance that your new product will sell.  

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This fresh edition of Etsy Seller News will not disappoint!

I bring you all the big 2023 Etsy trends that you can capitalize on this year to hopefully get a nice boost in sales.  I give you some important holiday dates you can use for sales or product creation.  

I also talk about a brand new handmade marketplace you may want to check out and talk about package delivering drones... Yes, you heard that right.

All that and more!  

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Passive income, make money while you sleep, it’s easy… Well, I want to give it to you straight so you have the right expectations and know if it’s right for you. 

Print on demand is hugely popular because for one it’s extremely easy to set up a POD business.  But also I think many are sold on the dream of passive income with POD businesses. 

Today I want to give you some real numbers (my numbers) when it comes to using POD vs doing your own manufacturing/production so you have the right expectations.

I am going to break down the exact profit margins, costs, and everything else you need to know.

If you're thinking about running or already running a POD business, this episode is a must-watch!

You can find the Etsy Fee & Profit Margin Calculator Free Here

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This episode of Etsy Seller News is a doozy!  

I talk about a crazy story of an Etsy seller being arrested.  You won't believe what they were selling!

I'll also discuss some very important IRS tax changes for the 2022 year.

Lastly, I'll talk about the pretty cool year in review Etsy feature you should check out!

You don't want to miss this episode.  I know I always say that, but seriously this one is sooo good :-)

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I get asked this all the time by other Etsy Sellers.  What do I spend my time on and how much time?  This is such a seemingly mundane thing, but probably one of my biggest struggles and things that hurt me early on in my etsy journey. 

I didn't realize how important it was to not only plan out your day but do it in a strategic way.  Today I want to help you do this and give the EXACT strategy I use to strategically plan out my days, weeks, and months.  I'll also give you the 3 areas every Etsy shop owner should be focusing on each week to make the BIGGEST, positive impact.   This may not seem like a big deal but it will be a game-changer in your business once you implement it!

Don't forget to download the free Goal Setting Worksheet.  It will help take what I talk about today a step further and give you the bigger picture.  I promise you it works. 

Get it here:  https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/goals

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Welcome back to the podcast!

Today I want to talk about an often overlooked but very important area of Etsy listings… Doing this correctly will get you more sales, seal the deal with customers, and also help you with SEO (search engine optimization).  What am I talking about?  Well, that would be Etsy listing descriptions.

I want to give you 5 Etsy description hacks so you can have a silver bullet description.  Oh and I threw in a bonus hack for you as well.  Pretty awesome, right?

Don't miss this episode!  

Get your copy of the Etsy Seo Success eBook Here

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First, I'm sorry the audio got a little wonky... more BS lol.  

As 2022 comes to a close I wanted to reflect on my crazy year.  Crazy is probably an understatement!  Today I talk about my decision to sell my house, move into a travel trailer, move into my in-laws, build a new home and how that impacted my Etsy business.  And I totally forgot to mention in the video that I also got married.. oops lol.  All this chaos has taught me much about myself, adversity, positivity, and problem solving.  All of which will help me for years to come in my business.   I hope you too can learn from my 2022 journey.  

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Do you use or are you thinking about using Etsy plus? Do you even know what it is?

Then today’s episode is just for you! I'll break it all down for you including the features, benefits, cost, and misconceptions of Etsy plus so you don't have to.

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Today's episode is all about the Etsy algorithm.

I want to help decode and simplify this mythical beast, give you misconceptions to avoid, help you understand how it impacts your shop, and show you how to leverage it for future success.

Don't forget to download my Free Etsy SEO Success eBook here. It goes over the algorithm & SEO in even greater detail for you. Oh yeah, and there are lots of great tips inside as well!

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I want to go through my yearly sales numbers with you so you can see how long it took me to get to $100k a year on Etsy. You'll also get a behind-the-scenes look at what I was doing in my biz at that time…

This is the iceberg episode. I often talk about the iceberg concept because it’s so relevant, especially today. You are bombarded with the top of the iceberg content on social media. The iceberg is only seeing the success and none of the failure or real stuff that's going on. People are driving fancy cars, have big houses, and show stacks of cash making it seem like making money online is so easy. These people if they’re telling the truth aren’t the norm and again if they’re really millionaires are definitely only telling you part of the story. They’re leaving out all the failures, struggles, and time it took to make that money.

Today I want to take you through my Etsy business revenue year by year and give you a little behind-the-scenes context to what was really happening.

This video is meant to do two things. Inspire you and give you the right expectations. The right expectations are most commonly what’s missing with new Etsy sellers or people trying to make money online.

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It's time again for a new episode of Etsy Seller News!

Here's what's covered:

  • UKCA marketing requirements for the UK starting in 1/23/23. See the link below for all the details: https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/product-safety-essentials-important/1092191535409
  • Etsy rolls out its tv holiday campaign for the US, UK, and Germany
  • Etsy Launches Image Search on Mobile App – May Also Help Sellers Find Infringing Listings
  • 2022 USP Holiday Shipping Dates for Contiguous U.S. (Lower 48 States)

| Domestic Mail Class/Product | Date (excluding Alaska & Hawaii) | | USPS Retail Ground® Service | Dec. 17 | | First-Class Mail® Service | Dec. 17 | | Priority Mail® Service | Dec. 19 | | Priority Mail Express® Service2 | Dec. 23 |

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Have you ever had deconstructed food? It is food that is presented in a separated way and not all mixed together. You can better see all the ingredients. I promise this isn’t turning into a cooking show lol. There is a point to this. For example, deconstructed egg salad has the ingredients layered and not mixed together.

You can use this same concept to create your own Etsy business and figure out what to sell. How? Well, you deconstructed it of course.

Today I will give you 7 steps to deconstruct and start your own Etsy business. This is the same process I used when creating my Etsy business!

Get my Etsy Quickstart Guide which goes over many of the concepts I talk about in this episode. It's free, download it here.

Get your free trial of the amazing Etsy tool Alura here.

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I stopped doing this and it really hurt my Etsy business this year.  What's worse is the year is not over yet and the biggest sales month is yet to come... yikes!!!!

Tune in to find out what I did so you can learn and not make the same mistake.  I'm sure you'll also get a few tips on things to do that will help your Etsy business.  

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I stopped doing this and it really hurt my Etsy business this year.  What's worse is the year is not over yet and the biggest sales month is yet to come... yikes!!!!

Tune in to find out what I did so you can learn and not make the same mistake.  I'm sure you'll also get a few tips on things to do that will help your Etsy business.  

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I get a lot of great questions on my YouTube channel where I talk about all things Etsy.  I wanted to answer some of those questions today and encourage you to check out that channel with additional content to help you with your Etsy business.  Make sure to go over there and subscribe so you get notified when new episodes come out.  Check out that channel here:  www.youtube.com/@handmadeandbeyond

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I get a lot of great questions on my YouTube channel where I talk about all things Etsy.  I wanted to answer some of those questions today and encourage you to check out that channel with additional content to help you with your Etsy business.  Make sure to go over there and subscribe so you get notified when new episodes come out.  Check out that channel here:  www.youtube.com/@handmadeandbeyond

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It's an all-new Etsy Seller news episode with all the latest and greatest updates you need to know about!

In this episode I talk about how customers can checkout directly on Google when they buy your Etsy stuff, recent star seller changes, a banned item you should steer clear of, and more...

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It's an all-new Etsy Seller news episode with all the latest and greatest updates you need to know about!

In this episode I talk about how customers can checkout directly on Google when they buy your Etsy stuff, recent star seller changes, a banned item you should steer clear of, and more...

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Today I want to talk about The #1 truth to sell more on Etsy which is…. If you list more, you’ll sell more!  That’s it.. the end lol j/k.  Today I want to dive into this topic more & give you some tips on how to do this more successfully.  It's not as easy as you think.  You don't want to miss this one!

Don't forget to download my Etsy Listing Success Guide which pairs nicely with this episode.  It'll give you tips on optimizing your listings to get more traffic and increase your chances of making sales on those listings.  Get it here  

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Today I want to talk about The #1 truth to sell more on Etsy which is…. If you list more, you’ll sell more!  That’s it.. the end lol j/k.  Today I want to dive into this topic more & give you some tips on how to do this more successfully.  It's not as easy as you think.  You don't want to miss this one!

Don't forget to download my Etsy Listing Success Guide which pairs nicely with this episode.  It'll give you tips on optimizing your listings to get more traffic and increase your chances of making sales on those listings.  Get it here  

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Many people start an Etsy business to sell their amazing creations.  A lot of sellers have the goal of going full-time with their Etsy business or at least making a nice chunk of change each year to supplement their income.  When that doesn't happen, it gets very difficult to keep moving forward.  I can totally understand that frustration because I've been there.

If you're feeling that way this episode is for you!  There are TONS of very successful Etsy sellers out there.  Which is great news!  If they can do it you can do it.  You just have to learn what the top sellers are doing and do the same thing.  Today I want to talk about 5 of the TOP things the best Etsy sellers do in order to be successful so you can learn and "copy" what they're doing.

Don't forget to download my free guide to help you get to your first 100 Etsy sales and beyond!  It pairs nicely with this episode.  You can get it here

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Many people start an Etsy business to sell their amazing creations.  A lot of sellers have the goal of going full-time with their Etsy business or at least making a nice chunk of change each year to supplement their income.  When that doesn't happen, it gets very difficult to keep moving forward.  I can totally understand that frustration because I've been there.

If you're feeling that way this episode is for you!  There are TONS of very successful Etsy sellers out there.  Which is great news!  If they can do it you can do it.  You just have to learn what the top sellers are doing and do the same thing.  Today I want to talk about 5 of the TOP things the best Etsy sellers do in order to be successful so you can learn and "copy" what they're doing.

Don't forget to download my free guide to help you get to your first 100 Etsy sales and beyond!  It pairs nicely with this episode.  You can get it here

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I'm back and safe from hurricane Ian!  But I do have a few stories of craziness caused by the hurricane.  It has been quite the adventure...

Many of my fellow Floridians were devastated by this hurricane.  If you can help in any way it will be greatly appreciated.  You can donate at www.redcross.org.  

Oh and I do have some new Etsy seller news items to go over with you as well!

I go over recent Etsy listing changes that include returns and sustainability attributes. 

I also talk about how Poshmark was bought out by Naver for 1.2 billion and how that could impact Etsy and other e-commerce platforms in the future.

Tune in for all that and more in this episode! 

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I'm back and safe from hurricane Ian!  But I do have a few stories of craziness caused by the hurricane.  It has been quite the adventure...

Many of my fellow Floridians were devastated by this hurricane.  If you can help in any way it will be greatly appreciated.  You can donate at www.redcross.org.  

Oh and I do have some new Etsy seller news items to go over with you as well!

I go over recent Etsy listing changes that include returns and sustainability attributes. 

I also talk about how Poshmark was bought out by Naver for 1.2 billion and how that could impact Etsy and other e-commerce platforms in the future.

Tune in for all that and more in this episode! 

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Yay!!! It's a mess up episode!

With selling on Etsy or anywhere, you'll make A LOT of mistakes.  This shouldn't hinder you or get you down when it happens.  The sooner you embrace your mistakes and learn from them, the better off you'll be.  

To help you overcome and prepare for your mistakes, I wanted to bring you a mistake-filled episode full of some of the biggest mistakes I've made in my Etsy journey.  I also talk about what I've learned from each mistake, which is the most important takeaway.  

Sit back, grab a drink and let's talk about how I screwed up... lol.

Let me help you plan and run a successful Black Friday Sale.  Get my Black Friday Playbook here

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Yay!!! It's a mess up episode!

With selling on Etsy or anywhere, you'll make A LOT of mistakes.  This shouldn't hinder you or get you down when it happens.  The sooner you embrace your mistakes and learn from them, the better off you'll be.  

To help you overcome and prepare for your mistakes, I wanted to bring you a mistake-filled episode full of some of the biggest mistakes I've made in my Etsy journey.  I also talk about what I've learned from each mistake, which is the most important takeaway.  

Sit back, grab a drink and let's talk about how I screwed up... lol.

Let me help you plan and run a successful Black Friday Sale.  Get my Black Friday Playbook here

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Capitalizing on Etsy trends can easily boost your revenue throughout the year. 

What's more, it's not very hard for any niche to do if you know how.

Today I want to give you an easy, 3 step process to help you find and capitalize on Etsy trends. 

Need help getting to your first 100 Etsy sales and beyond?!  Snag this free guide to help you do just that!  Click Here

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Capitalizing on Etsy trends can easily boost your revenue throughout the year. 

What's more, it's not very hard for any niche to do if you know how.

Today I want to give you an easy, 3 step process to help you find and capitalize on Etsy trends. 

Need help getting to your first 100 Etsy sales and beyond?!  Snag this free guide to help you do just that!  Click Here

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I'm back with some more Etsy news for ya!  Here's what's covered in this week's episode:

Etsy CEO Josh Silverman announced new fall tv ad campaigns expected to start in November. 

Etsy is redesigning the seller handbook with a new homepage coming in the next few weeks.  Their goal is to make it easier to find information and make it more concise.  

Etsy also launched a virtual holiday selling event called Etsyup where they talk about trends, marketing, and search.  You can view this video and the announcement from CEO Josh Silverman on www.etsyup.com 

Alura, my favorite Etsy tool, just launched a brand new email sender tool!  It's a fantastic out of the box solution for those leary or unfamiliar with email marketing.  Get your free trial here

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I'm back with some more Etsy news for ya!  Here's what's covered in this week's episode:

Etsy CEO Josh Silverman announced new fall tv ad campaigns expected to start in November. 

Etsy is redesigning the seller handbook with a new homepage coming in the next few weeks.  Their goal is to make it easier to find information and make it more concise.  

Etsy also launched a virtual holiday selling event called Etsyup where they talk about trends, marketing, and search.  You can view this video and the announcement from CEO Josh Silverman on www.etsyup.com 

Alura, my favorite Etsy tool, just launched a brand new email sender tool!  It's a fantastic out of the box solution for those leary or unfamiliar with email marketing.  Get your free trial here

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Like any e-commerce platform, Etsy restricts what you can and cannot sell.  It's important to know what these restrictions are so you don't get your listings taken down or even worse your shop suspended/closed.  

Some of what is restricted may be obvious such as trademarked items or guns.  But I really wanted to do this episode to talk about the things that are less obvious.  These are the items that you have to be careful of accidentally selling.  And unfortunately, the excuse of not knowing won't help your case if your shop gets closed because you're selling a restricted item.  

Black Friday is coming... FAST!  I want you to have an awesome Black Friday with tons of sales!  Download my Black Friday Playbook today.  It'll help you run a launch a successful Black Friday promotion.  Get it here

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Like any e-commerce platform, Etsy restricts what you can and cannot sell.  It's important to know what these restrictions are so you don't get your listings taken down or even worse your shop suspended/closed.  

Some of what is restricted may be obvious such as trademarked items or guns.  But I really wanted to do this episode to talk about the things that are less obvious.  These are the items that you have to be careful of accidentally selling.  And unfortunately, the excuse of not knowing won't help your case if your shop gets closed because you're selling a restricted item.  

Black Friday is coming... FAST!  I want you to have an awesome Black Friday with tons of sales!  Download my Black Friday Playbook today.  It'll help you run a launch a successful Black Friday promotion.  Get it here

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It's an all-new Etsy seller news packed full of all the updates you need to know! Here's what's covered in this episode:

-Are bad reviews being displayed in a way that hurts your Etsy shop?

-Don't forget to verify your bank account with Plaid to keep getting paid

-Etsy rolls out 24/7 live chat support... but there's a catch

-Etsy buyers can now post video reviews... get all the deets

Don't miss the Freaky Friday Segment to see all my funny, weird, and cool Etsy finds! Here are the listings I cover today:

Chicken Daddy Calender:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1275479620/chicken-daddies-wall-calendar-2023-the?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=funny&ref=sr_gallery-1-26&frs=1&sts=1&organic_search_click=1

Wine Vessel & Cover From 1050 BC:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1217715390/usd-600000-a-rare-bronze-ritual-wine?ga_order=price_desc&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=funny&ref=sr_gallery-1-7&frs=1&cns=1&organic_search_click=1

The MOST Hilarious Coffee Mug You've Ever Seen:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/225308515/funny-mug-secret-message-mug-coffee-mug?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=funny&ref=sr_gallery-3-45&etp=1&organic_search_click=1

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It's an all-new Etsy seller news packed full of all the updates you need to know! Here's what's covered in this episode:

-Are bad reviews being displayed in a way that hurts your Etsy shop?

-Don't forget to verify your bank account with Plaid to keep getting paid

-Etsy rolls out 24/7 live chat support... but there's a catch

-Etsy buyers can now post video reviews... get all the deets

Don't miss the Freaky Friday Segment to see all my funny, weird, and cool Etsy finds! Here are the listings I cover today:

Chicken Daddy Calender:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1275479620/chicken-daddies-wall-calendar-2023-the?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=funny&ref=sr_gallery-1-26&frs=1&sts=1&organic_search_click=1

Wine Vessel & Cover From 1050 BC:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1217715390/usd-600000-a-rare-bronze-ritual-wine?ga_order=price_desc&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=funny&ref=sr_gallery-1-7&frs=1&cns=1&organic_search_click=1

The MOST Hilarious Coffee Mug You've Ever Seen:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/225308515/funny-mug-secret-message-mug-coffee-mug?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=funny&ref=sr_gallery-3-45&etp=1&organic_search_click=1

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This subject may be controversial, especially in the social media age.

But I also know that many new Etsy sellers put a lot of their time and energy into social media when they should be spending it on their business.  Social media can be a distraction and prevent you from moving your business forward.  

In today's episode, I want to discuss if it's the right time for social media in your business and give you some great alternatives to improve sales without it.  

Need help getting to your first 100 Etsy sales and beyond?  Then you need to download my free new guide.  How To Get Your First 100 Etsy Sales

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This is the burning question that many Etsy sellers want to know.  

The truth may surprise you.  You CAN make Etsy your full-time job, but few sellers will.  In today's episode I dive into what prevents Etsy sellers from going full-time, the process I went through to take my Etsy business full-time 4 years ago, and the pros/cons of going full-time with your business.

This is a can't-miss episode!

Snag my all-new guide, "Get Your First 100 Sales On Etsy"

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Welcome to an all-new episode of Etsy Seller News!

Here's what's covered in this episode:

USPS holiday price increases Oct 5th through the week after Christmas and then back up in the middle of January. The cost depends on weight and distance.

Also, they're getting rid of 15K jobs but they'll still be able to handle shipping with no delays…

Etsy updates feed:

Etsy released a statement last week explaining the importance and how the updates feed works for buyers so sellers can take advantage.

The “Etsy Updates feed” notifies shoppers of updates to sellers with whom they’ve interacted (through either favoriting one of their items or by following their shop).

Etsy wrote: “While the Updates feed isn’t a new feature, we’ve spent the last year making improvements to make it easier for buyers to get notified about your shop and encourage them to revisit your items and make a purchase. In fact, we’ve seen that the Updates feature can help bring buyers back to shop from you again!”

In order to appear in the feed, sellers can do one of several things:

  • Run a sale

  • Send a coupon

  • Add new items

  • Restock items

Visitors to Etsy can view their Updates feed by clicking on the bell icon in the navigation bar – if there are new notifications, it will display a number next to the icon to draw attention to it

Bad buyers? eBay is implementing a predictive approach to help find and eliminate bad buyers.

eBay will also use third-party vendors to identify shoppers who are engaging in bad buying behavior on platforms outside of eBay.

Bednowitz described three types of “bad buyer” behavior:

1) The buyer files a false SNAD claim (the buyer files a not-as-described claim when in fact it’s a remorse return).

2) The buyer returns a used or damaged item.

3) The buyer returns an empty box or a different item.

Will Etsy do something similar down the road? I hope so...

Killin’ It:

This shop has 145k sales, which equates to 2.85 million in sales!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/EcoEngrave

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I bet that title got your attention!  Of course, you want to make sure you're not doing anything that could hurt your shop performance.  It's hard enough as it is to get sales.   

Well, I am here to save the day with this new episode so you know what not to do in your shop.  I talk about the #1 thing you should avoid as well as some other common mistakes sellers make.  

Sit back, grab a coffee and let's dive in!

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It's a new seller news episode to keep you up to date on the most important news for Etsy sellers!

In this episode, I talk about the Etsy seller app notes release, Etsy purchase protection, an in-depth holiday calendar, and everyone's favorite "Killin' It" segment!

You don't want to miss this one!

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Shipping internationally can lead to bigger sales but it can also open a can of worms for your business.  Is it worth it?

This is what I dive into in today's episode.

I'll talk about the pros such as reaching a bigger audience, targeting your niche, more recognition, and more...

I'll also cover the biggest cons such as shipping, returns, country rules, and more...

Don't forget to snag my free Etsy SEO Revealed eBook with new updates including the latest Etsy SEO changes.  Get it here:

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

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Here's what's in this week's episode of Etsy Seller News: -USPS delays due to flooding

-USPS removes offered service

-Etsy messenger changes See more about these changes here: https://www.eseller365.com/etsy-new-messaging-system-tweaks-faq/

-Etsy 2022 Design Awards See all the award winners here: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story

And....

A NEW, fan favorite Freaky Friday Segment!

Here's the listings mentioned:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1038876227/accountability-banana-weird-gift?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=weird&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&etp=1&sts=1&organic_search_click=1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1178347378/the-pet-nugget-gift-for-him-gift-for?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=cool+gift&ref=sr_gallery-1-29&pop=1&organic_search_click=1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/852708648/wrench-bracelet-men-14k-gold-bracelet?ga_order=price_desc&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=cool+gift&ref=sr_gallery-1-39&pro=1&frs=1&organic_search_click=1

Don't miss this!

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Today's episode is an epic battle to see which Etsy tool is the BEST.

There are a lot of tools out there to help you with your Etsy shop, but in my opinion, there are only two top contenders. That is Alura and erank.   

However, there are some significant differences between each. I am going to cover the similarities and differences so you can decide what's the best tool for you to use.   

Get your free trial of Alura here and see what all the fuss is about! https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY

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I'm back with a fresh episode of Etsy Seller News!

In today's episode I go over the new Etsy Seller App and the main features, talk about some confusion with USPS reseller shipping discount program ending, and touch on a story about a missing body in a Fedex package!  

I also roll out a new segment, "Tool of the Week!"  No not tool as in jerk of a person, but tool as in a cool and helpful resource you can use for your Etsy business.  This week I talk about CraftKit.  A really simple tool to use to grow your email list, get more sales, and add a layer of customer service for your buyers.  You can try out CraftKit here:  https://craftkit.app/handmadeandbeyond

Don't miss this episode that packed full of useful info just for you!

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It's a special Christmas in July episode!

I know probably the last thing many of you want to think about right now is the holidays.  It seems so far out...

Well for sellers it's right around the corner.  And to help ensure you have a successful sales season during the holidays, you must start preparing your Etsy shop now!  This is so you can avoid overwhelm and stress during the holiday season when you have a million other things to worry about.

With this episode, I want to give you 5 ways you can start preparing your Etsy shop for the holiday season.  

Here is a link to get a free trial of Alura as I mentioned in today's episode.  This tool is a must-have for serious Etsy sellers!  https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY

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I'm back with a new, July 14th edition of Etsy seller news!

Here's what's covered in today's episode:

  • Etsy removes 100 promotional listings
  • New Pinterest updates:
    • product tagging on pins
    • video in product catalogs
    • shop tab on business profiles
  • New Etsy scam
  • New NFT launch from SI exclusively on eBay. Will NFTs ever be allowed on Etsy?

Freaky Friday Segment:

Baby arm headband - 10 sales = $200 bucks

https://www.etsy.com/listing/858731430/baby-arm-headband?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=funny+odd&ref=sr_gallery-1-21&frs=1&organic_search_click=1

Wings soap - 416 sales = $3,120 in revenue!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/824374627/bbq-chicken-wings-soap-set-of-4-wings?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=cool+stuff&ref=sr_gallery-2-31&bes=1&sts=1&organic_search_click=1

Chevy engine block table $1,850 - 45 sales

https://www.etsy.com/listing/221556641/engine-block-table-chevy-chevrolet-sbc?ga_order=price_desc&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=cool+stuff&ref=sr_gallery-1-3&frs=1&organic_search_click=1

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Need more help with Etsy Ads? Snag this FREE Etsy ads cheatsheet: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyads

Etsy ads are always a hot topic. Some say they work great, many more say they don't work, and some sellers are just afraid to try them.

Ads aren't suitable for every seller, business, or niche. But they can work and give you a nice income boost for your business if you run them the RIGHT way.

I want to give you 5 must-try Etsy Ad Tweaks in this episode to help you have more success with your ads. You don't want to miss this one!

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Etsy seller news is back! Today's episode is all about the USPS shipping rate increase starting July 10th, Etsy's new one-click buy options, returns and I feature one Etsy shop with over 8 million in sales!!!  You don't want to miss this!

Get the absolute BEST Etsy keyword & performance tool on the market. Click the link for a free trial: https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY 

Check out today's Killin' It feature Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PlannerKate1

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Money, money, money....  I can hear the old song by the O'Jays playing in my head...lol.  

Starting an Etsy business can be very exciting and fulfilling.  It may be something that has been a goal for a long time.  But more often than not the next struggle after opening is getting sales.  It can be tough to deal with.  It's all part of the journey everyone goes through.

I want to help you move along on your journey a little faster and snag some extra money with your Etsy shop.  This episode will give you 5 easy ways to do just that.

Don't forget to get my FREE Etsy SEO Revealed eBook and level up your SEO game.  Get more traffic and sales with this easy to follow eBook download.  Snag your copy here:  www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

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I'm back with an all new Friday episode for you!

Etsy Seller News will bring you everything you need to know with recent updates, changes, and relevant information for sellers.  Oh, and of course, I'm going to have a little fun with some special segments included in the episode as well. 

Check out the all new Seller News episode now!

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Everyone has advice, especially when it comes to Etsy.  But that doesn't mean it's "good" advice.  

If you're following the wrong advice, that can lean to big mistakes in your business that will hinder your progress and slow you down.  I know you don't want that, right?

That's why in this episode I am going to give you 5 of the WORST things I've heard when it comes to Etsy advice so you don't make these mistakes.  I want to sort this out for you!

Do you want some great advice when it comes to Etsy listings?  Snag my Etsy Listing Success Checklist for FREE here:  

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsylistingchecklist

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I know you want to hear the cha-chings, but what happens when it’s crickets instead?

This will inevitably happen, even for shops that traditionally perform well.

Does it mean the world is ending?  NO!  It just means that you have to dig your heels in and put in a little work to get a boost in your shop.  

I have a strategy just for you that you can follow when sales seem to be drying up and want to share that with you today. 

Like I mentioned in the video, Alura is a fantastic tool to help you get tracking and make improvements in your Etsy shop.  You can get your free trial here:  www.handmadeandbeyond.com/alura

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More Etsy changes are here!

ALL online platforms are constantly changing and will always be changing.  It's important to keep this in mind when selling because if you don't like change, you won't like selling online!  

I'm a glass half full kinda guy and I like to give Etsy the benefit of the doubt with changes.  I do believe that they try to do what's best for buyers and sellers, not because they are the Mother Teresa of companies, but because it impacts their bottom line if people are unhappy.  This also doesn't mean that they won't get it wrong from time to time and have to fix it.  

With all that being said, this episode covers the newest changes so you know how they'll impact your business.  

Like this podcast?  Don't forget to leave a review!  I read them all and really appreciate your support.  

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I get asked a bunch if POD shops can actually make money on Etsy... My answer is yes and no.  Just like any business, there is no guarantee.  Some shops make a lot of money and some make no money.  Much of a POD shop's success comes down to the owner.  There are a lot of variables that helps to promote success or failure.  

Today I want to break down some pros and cons of starting a POD business so you can decide if this model is right for you.  After that, much of your success will come from how you set up and run your POD business.  I do believe anyone can run a successful POD business, but it won't come easy or fast.  

Etsy sellers know how important reviews are to their success.  I want to help you get more 5 Star reviews with my easy-to-follow review formula.  Get it here:

www.handmadeandbeyond.com/reviewformula

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I get a lot of questions about sellers wanting to start their own domain outside of Etsy.  Now, with so many options this is fairly easy to do, but how do you know which option is best for you?  Two of the most common options with Etsy sellers are Pattern and Shopify. 

I have personally used both and figured it’d be good to break them both down for you and give you the pros and cons of each.

This episode is an epic battle of Pattern VS. Shopify!

Hey did you know we're almost halfway through the year?  Where are you at with your goals?  Do you have goals?  No worries I've got you covered.  Get my goal setting worksheet that will help you set and reach your goals!  This may seem easy, but there's a reason most people don't reach their goals.  Let me help you change that with this free worksheet. 

Get the goal setting worksheet here:

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/goals

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Etsy search has changed to include listing descriptions. This is an important SEO change.

Here's what's covered in this podcast:

Do’s and Don’ts:

-DO try to incorporate relevant keywords in the first few sentences of your listings.

-DON'T copy your title verbatim into your description.

-DON'T just list keywords you want to rank for.

-DO write sentences talking about your product that naturally incorporate relevant, important keywords.

-Do write for humans not robots.

-Do continue to include additional, relevant information about your products for your buyers such as specs, washing instructions, ordering instructions, etc. Just add that after your first few sentences describing your product.

You can use bulk editing tools such as Vela to speed things up. I’ll include the link in the show notes. You can bulk edit in Etsy but it doesn’t allow you to put your listings in a list form and edit each one quickly as Vela does. It’s more for mass edits of the same information which is the opposite of what you want to do.

Get Vela Here: https://app.getvela.com

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So I am moving…. Into an RV!  And no I haven’t gone crazy, at least I don't think so lol.  

Today I want to talk about how I am going to manage my Etsy business from an RV & give you the 5 strategies to help me do it.  What's cool is that these tips can be applied to everyone who's running a business.  That's why I want to share them with you.  

Do you need help determining if Etsy ads are right for you or how to run them?  Snag my free Etsy ads cheatsheet.  This is a pretty cool guide I put together to give you some pros, cons, tips, and best practices when it comes to ads.  Get it here:

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyads

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Have you ever looked at your shop from a buyer’s perspective and tried to understand their journey & why they buy?  A lot of sellers decide to buy or not buy based on what they see in your shop.  And some of what they see is nothing more than visual marketing which has the sole purpose of getting more buyers.  

Today's episode is all about taking advantage of Etsy's visual marketing features & badges so YOU can get more sales.  

Need help getting more reviews?  Snag my Etsy Review Formula here for free:  

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/reviewformula

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Do you have unused Etsy real estate?

Real estate market is hot!  It’s the craziest it will probably ever be in our lifetime.  

When it comes to selling online there is also IMPORTANT real estate to consider.  Taking advantage of the space Etsy gives you to win over customers is a key part of success on the platform.

Today I am going to give you 5 Etsy real estate areas to focus on so you can get more customers.

Need additional help with Etsy SEO?  This is the BIGGEST hurdle Etsy sellers face.  I have a free eBook to help guide you through the SEO jungle and give you all the tips and best practices you need!  Get it here:  www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

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Creativity is clearly very important as a handmade seller.  It's pretty much the DNA that holds everything together.  But it's common to find yourself in a creativity rut from time to time.  Sometimes it's hard to come up with new ideas or stay motivated to create new products.  That's normal and something we have to learn to push past.  In today's episode, I want to give you 5 tips that I've used over the years to help get me out of the dreaded creativity rut.  

If you're a new Etsy seller make sure you snag my Free Etsy Quickstart Guide.  It'll give you all the tips and best practices so you can start your business off on the right foot.  You can download the guide here:  www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

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I know you want to grow your Etsy business sooner than later.  Making more money in your business just makes things easier.  I get it.  I'm always working to grow and improve my business as well.

Well, today I'm bringing you not 1, not 3, but 25 of my best tips to grow your business in 2022!  There's tons of gold nuggets in this episode that you don't want to miss!  

Up your Etsy SEO game with my free ebook.  Get it here:

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

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Believe it or not all products sold solve some type of problem although it may not be quite clear what the problem is.  Granted some problems are very small and others are very big.  Nonetheless, understanding what problems your products solve and the solutions it brings to the table allows you to market to your customers better.  

Knowing the problems and solutions helps position your products better to customers, convince them YOUR product is best for them, and reassure them they're making the right decision.  

In return, you'll make more sales and have happier customers.  

In today's episode, I talk about how to identify what problems your products solve and give you my 3 step problem solving process.

As I mentioned in this episode, I want to give you my free customer avatar guide.  A simple questionnaire checklist to help you better identify your avatar which will help you bring a product to market that solves their problems in the future and better understand how your current products do that as well.

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/avatar

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Reviews are super important to an Etsy shop's success.  They help build trust with future customers but also help with SEO.  The Etsy algorithm sends more traffic to shops that have a 5 star review average.  Why?  Well, 5 star review shops have highly satisfied customers which are good for that shop and good for Etsy.  The more buyers are pleased, the higher chance they'll return and buy from Etsy again. But it's tough getting reviews, especially early on which can be frustrating knowing how important they are.  Today, I want to go over 3 ways you can get customers to leave more reviews which in return, will help your shop grow.

Also, I want to give you my free 5 star review formula.  It's a downloadable guide that will help you get more amazing reviews!  Get it here:   https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/reviewformula

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Many sellers ignore their shop sections!

Sure they're not as important as your actual listings, but shop sections still add value for your customers.  Not only that, it helps with the all mighty Etsy SEO (search engine optimization), which dictates traffic/sales.  

Today I am going to give you 5 tips to help you with your shop sections so you can optimize your shop.

Don't forget to download the free Etsy Shop Section Checklist PDF that compliments what I talk about in this episode.  I break down EVERY shop section and give you tips & best practices for each in this checklist. Get it here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/sectionchecklist

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Today's episode is about the not so popular elephant in the room, Etsy's fee increase...  I get it, higher fees take money out of small business owner's pockets.  The first reaction is often a negative one.  Since I'm a glass half full person, I want to give you some perspective about this fee increase and also give you 5 ways you can mitigate the increase.

I talk about the free Etsy fee calculator in this episode which is awesome!  You can snag it here

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Isn't this the question of all questions?  Most Etsy sellers at one time or another have wondered if ads were a good way to add revenue to their business...

The real answer is it depends and there are a lot of variables at play.  But I can tell you that there are some best practices to follow in order to at least have a chance at running profitable ads. 

In today's episode, I dive into some success tips, pros, and cons of running Etsy ads for your business.

Don't forget to download the free Etsy Ads Cheatsheet that goes along with this episode. It has even more success tips and best practices to help you with Etsy ads.  Get it here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyads

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Everyone is searching for the elusive golden goose in today's age of limitless opportunity.

We chase shiny objects, we chase influencers, we chase squirrels... lol. The sad reality is most of that doesn’t lead us anywhere.

When in fact what most business owners should be chasing is the OLD tried and true way of increasing sales, which is email marketing.

In today's episode, I talk about 3 reasons why email marketing is still king and why you should implement it in your business.

1.) You can’t do anything without email. Anything you sign up for requires it. All those shiny new objects require it. Anytime something new comes along ppl say email is dead but it’s not going anywhere. You will always need an email which is why you should have it as part of your marketing plan.

2.) Email still converts 3 times better than any other platform. That’s 3 times as many reasons to get on board. Sure it isn’t magic and you have to learn the skills of email marketing just like anything else. But it’s like riding a bike. It can be easily learned if you’re willing.

3.) When you build an email list it is yours. Facebook doesn’t decide who to show your post to. You don’t have to worry about getting shut down and losing your audience like on a social media platform. Your audience (as long as they stay opted in) will be with you and that’s powerful.

If you want to learn the steps to getting started with email marketing and some recommended platforms to use download my free checklist below:

Get it here: handmadeandbeyond.com/emailmarketing

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Many new and even veteran Etsy sellers talk about the dreaded Etsy shop suspension.. duh duh duh...

I know it's scary.  But if you know the #1 reason shops get suspended and how to make sure you don't fall into this category you shouldn't be scared.

Today's episode talks about how to avoid getting your shop suspended so you can live a carefree and happy Etsy life.

Are you a new seller who needs more tips on how to avoid problems early on?  Download my free Etsy quickstart guide!  Click below to snag your copy.

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

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I know you probably have income goals in your business.  Maybe you want to make a few extra hundred dollars each month.  Maybe you dream BIG and want to hit that $100k mark.  

When I started I never dreamed that would be possible.  But then over time, I started to think it was possible and that became my ultimate goal.  

Looking back at my early days and the years it took for me to get to consecutive six figure years, I realized there were 13 main steps I took to get me there.  And that's what I want to share with you today.

It's my hope that you DREAM BIG and one day reach that $100k mark in your business!

Need more help with your Etsy SEO?  Not sure what to do to improve or how to get more traffic and sales?  Well, then you need my free Etsy SEO Revealed ebook!  Download it via the link below:

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Maybe you're not getting the traction you want on Etsy or maybe you just want to boost your revenue.  Either way, you may have thought about dabbling in some new sales channels. In today's episode, I go over 5 sales channels that could be beneficial for you to try.  I also talk about the main pros and cons of each.   Are you a newer Etsy seller and are struggling to get the results you need with your Etsy shop?  Try my FREE Etsy Listing Checklist.  Get all the best practices you need to find success with your listings faster. 

Get it here:  https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsylistingchecklist

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Usually in your business saying yes and taking tons of action will get you to the next level.  However, this episode is all about saying no to the extra junk that may come your way during your business journey.  This may be spam messages, third party tools, new products outside of your niche, or any other of the many shiny objects out there fighting for your attention. This episode will help you decide which new opportunities are best for you and how to be strategic about those you choose.

Do you need help with sorting through the “junk” and focusing more on your Etsy goals for 2022?   Check out my new goal setting guide here:  https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/goals

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What the heck is a customer avatar and why is it important?

You're in luck.  I talk about this and more in this episode.  Knowing your ideal customer can help you market better, align your brand better, get more sales, and give customers more of what they want.   All of this can give you more out of your business so you can worry less.  

Of course, I have a handy free guide that goes with this episode and will help you find YOUR ideal customer avatar.  You can get your copy for free here:  www.handmadeandbeyond.com/avatar

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Welcome to episode 100! Wow, it's hard to believe. Thanks for all the support, kind words, and encouragement along the way. I appreciate my listeners and if I can impact your business or life in just a small way then it’s worth it.

This time of year is all about goals… Which honestly makes me cringe. Why? Most people never meet or come close to hitting their goals because there is so much emphasis on having and setting goals but very little on actually how to do it so you can reach that goal.

Today I want to talk about 3 steps you can take to actually achieve your goals this year. What’s even better is I’m going to give you a “goal setting worksheet” for free to help you with this as well. It will break down a lot of what I talk about in this episode to help you set goals and give you some real examples. Go to www.handmadeandbeyond.com/goals to get it.

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The dreaded lost package...

If you're in the e-commerce game long enough this will inevitably happen to you.  The post office will lose a package.  Luckily, for me it doesn't happen that often.  But when it does and depending on how you handle it, you could have a customer service nightmare on your hands.

Today I want to talk about how I handle lost package issues so it could help you if it happens.  

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It's safe to say I've been in the Etsy "game" for quite a while now.  8 years to be exact... In that time I've learned a bunch.  Mostly from many mistakes.. lol.  

When looking back at all I have done and learned over the years it got me thinking about what I would do now if I started a brand new Etsy business?  What are the main things I would focus on to ensure I had the best chance of success?

Well instead of keeping all this to myself I'm going to share these things in today's episode so hopefully you can learn and benefit!  That's always the goal of these podcasts.  

As I mentioned in today's episode, here is the link to try Alura.  The BEST tool to research Etsy niche demand and so many other great features to help you improve your Etsy biz:  Try Alura Here

Just started or getting ready to start your Etsy business?  Start off on the right foot with my free Etsy Quickstart Guide!  Get It Here

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If you've started an Etsy business of course your main focus is making sales.  This is the best way to gauge success.  Sales equal winning.  

However, winning is usually a lot harder than most sellers realize.  It may lead you to believe your products aren't good enough or Etsy doesn't work.  What it really comes down to is a combination of factors that you can control and if done correctly can increase your chances of winning. 

In today's episode, I want to give you some tips to "win" more often on Etsy. 

Get the FREE Etsy Listing Success Checklist below and start creating winning Etsy listings today!

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Apps today have so many features.  With all the bells and whistles it can be easy to miss some.  Etsy is no different.  There are tons of features with new ones coming out all the time.  

Today I want to point out 3 Etsy features that maybe you don't know about but should.  These could help your business in several different ways. 

I dive in and talk about Alt Text, Search Analytics, and Explore in today's episode.  

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New sellers often consider what they're going to sell, their shop name, their branding, etc.  But it's common for them to miss other supplies, equipment, and materials that will be necessary to run their business effectively and efficiently. 

Let's dive in and talk about this laundry list of goodies that will help you run your Etsy business better!

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In today's episode, I go over some of the most important key terms related to your business and their meaning.  

I'll be talking about:

1 - Visits

2 - Views

3 - Conversion % 

4 - Clicks

5 - ROAS 

6 - YOY 

7 - Traffic

8 - Revenue

9 - Profit

10 - SEO

Are you new or just opened an Etsy shop?  Get my free PDF download Etsy Quickstart Guide.  The perfect guide for those looking to start or who just started an Etsy shop to ensure they’re set up for success.  Get it here www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

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Are Etsy ads a magic lever to automatically increase your revenue?

I'd say no.  When deciding to run Etsy ads you should make sure to have your shop in order and a good understanding of Etsy best practices before starting an ad campaign.  Not doing this could actually hurt your shop rather than help it. 

In today's episode, I talk about this and more to help you decide when it's a good time to advertise. 

Need help with Etsy SEO?  Get my free Etsy SEO Revealed eBook here:  www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

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It's no secret that I love Alura.  They have a truckload of really cool features to help you with your Etsy business.  They have SEO tools, shop analyzer tools, follow-up tools, and much more.  

In today's episode, I am going to touch on 3 of my favorite tools that Alura has and how I use them for my own business.  

Click on the link below to check out Alura and all its amazing features to help your Etsy biz.  This tool is the real deal!

https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY

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Happy Friday!

I wanted to do an episode on adding text to your product photos because I've been getting this question a lot.  It seems there's a lot of confusion on whether you should do this or not and if doing it will hurt your business.

Let's dive in and talk about it!

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Most of your customers will be first-time buyers from your shop and may even be first-time Etsy buyers as well.  With all those new buyers, it's vital to make and leave a great first impression.  

That's why I want to help you by giving you 5 great ways to level up your customer's first-time buying experience.  These are easy to do, but often get overlooked by sellers.

Repeat buyers are an important way to grow your business year after year.

Let's dive in!

I mentioned Alura in the podcast to help you bulk send messages.  This is just one of their fantastic tools to help your Etsy business.  Get Alura through this link:  https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY

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It's time for a brand new segment, "What Would LL Do (WWLLD)."  This is where I talk about popular topics relating to your handmade/Etsy business and talk about what I would do in that scenario.  

I've come across a bunch of common and uncommon issues in my 20+ years of selling online.  It's my hope to share some insight with you so you can have the ammo to tackle issues when they come up.  

Today's topic is all about custom orders and what to do if you get asked for a custom order but it's not something you offer. 

Let's dive in!

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Let's face it, product photos are tough.  If you sell online I'm sure you know what I mean.  You may have the perfect product, but if your photos are terrible no one will click on your listing which means no one will buy. 

I've been in your shoes.  Even after selling online for over 20 years, I am still not a photography expert.  This is why I wanted to talk to someone who is, Imelda from www.sunsetshutterbug.com in today's episode.  We dive into some of the BIGGEST mistakes sellers make when taking product pictures and how to fix them so you can learn what not to do.  You're going to love our conversation that's packed with tons of tips for you!

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What's up, everyone!?  

I wanted to do a new podcast on some of the coolest Etsy tips to save you time and help performance.  

In today's episode, I talk about copying listings, the sell on Etsy app, saving messages, sending coupon codes, and mailing presets.

Let's dive in!

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The holidays are coming up on us really soon... It's hard to believe.  With that being said, I wanted to talk about a question I always get around the holidays.  Should you leave holiday stuff up year-round? 

Depending on your niche you may want to leave them up or take them down.  However, I think there are benefits to taking them down.  

Let's dive into today's episode and I'll explain.

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Black Friday is right around the corner!    

This year I want to make sure you're the most prepared to take advantage of this HUGE buying event!  

In this episode, I help you plan and give you some strategies so you can have an awesome Black Friday!

Also, make sure to download my FREE Black Friday Playbook here.  Everything I talk about in this podcast and more is in this playbook.  You're going to love it!

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You're all set to open your Etsy shop and your name is taken!  What a bummer.  This happens to many sellers, especially now with the millions of shops out there.  In this episode, I want to talk about what to do if this happens and give you some additional tips to help you get through this.

Getting ready to open your Etsy shop?!  Download my FREE Etsy Quickstart guide via the link below.  I want to make sure you have everything you need to open your shop successfully:  www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

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This is something that new and current Etsy sellers get scared about.

First, understand that ANY e-commerce platform can get shut down if you don’t follow the rules. People act like Etsy is so harsh and usually say I’ll just open my own website. Your own website has a host, usually has a third-party builder it runs off like Shopify, Square Space, etc. You don’t control those and they can shut you down as well.

All Etsy shops get shut down because they did not follow Etsy’s selling policies. Understand that it’s HARD to get shut down and you don’t have to worry if you’re doing things on the up and up. I know you still may worry because you hear horror stories online, but again those people weren’t following the policies lol.

Let’s dive into the most common reasons shops get shut down so you can make sure you’re doing the right things with your Etsy business.

  1. Copyright/trademark infringement
  2. Selling stuff that’s not vintage, or stuff you didn’t make and/or design
  3. Selling stuff that’s not allowed on Etsy
  4. Too many customer service cases by customers
  5. Too many bad reviews

Are you getting ready to open or just opened your shop? Snag my new Etsy quickstart guide. Learn all the best practices to start your Etsy business off on the right foot! Get it here: www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

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Time is a valuable resource we can never get back.  In business, if you're wasting time or spending it on the wrong tasks, it can keep you from growing and meeting your goals.

Let's talk about 5 of the biggest time wasters I've seen a lot of Etsy sellers fall victim to, including myself.  

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Refunds aren't fun, but as a business owner, we have to deal with them.  If you haven't had to deal with a requested refund yet, you can be sure it will happen eventually.  

In today's quick question Friday I talk about refunds, how to prepare, and how to handle them.

Let's dive in!

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I've got a fresh, new podcast for ya!

This is a topic that I don't hear talked about much so I wanted to give you some feedback on what to do with your business revenue & profits.  

There's no short of opinions or strategies when it comes to money and you always have to do what's right for YOUR business.  But I at least wanted to let you know what I do and maybe give you some ideas to help you strategize.  

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Ahh the exhilarating feeling of getting your first sale!!  It's very exciting but then you realize you don't exactly know what to do next lol.  

You're not alone.  Today's quick question comes from a new seller who just got her first sale but freaked out because they weren't sure what the next steps were.  

Let's talk about it, ease their mind, and get some congratulations in order.  

Are you still struggling to understand Etsy SEO (search engine optimization)?  Then you need to read my Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook!  It's a no-nonsense guide to help you understand SEO and how to use it to grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

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The simple answer is probably yes.  But it's not as complicated as you may think.  A marketing plan is more about figuring out what you're going to say, how often you're going to say it, and where you're going to say it.  

Marketing gives you the chance to reach out to your fans and audience.  It's your chance to give your business and brand a voice.  

In this episode, I talk about marketing and some of the common mistakes I see when it comes to marketing your business.

Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook - Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

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It's Friday and that means I have another quick question for ya!

I often get this question.  Usually, when thinking about or getting ready to start an Etsy business there are a few main areas to consider.  In this episode, I dive into this topic so you can start off on the right foot when you open up your Etsy shop.  

Are you still struggling to understand Etsy SEO (search engine optimization)?  Then you need to read my Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook!  It's a no-nonsense guide to help you understand SEO and how to use it to grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

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I'm super excited to bring this new podcast to you!  I recently had a really good conversation with Jess Van Den who is a fellow Etsy seller and handmade coach.  

She's been selling jewelry on Etsy since 2008!  She's an OG of the Etsy world and is extremely knowledgeable about running an online handmade business.  She has also been a handmade coach for the last 8 years, sharing her extensive knowledge to help other handmade sellers with their businesses.  

We talk about her journey from school teacher to full-time handmade seller.  This story alone is unique and inspiring... We talk about some of her struggles along the way and how she built her business.  

We also dive into mindset, success tips, photography tips, and many struggles that she encounters with her students.  There are tons of gold nuggets in this interview! 

You don't want to miss this awesome episode!  I really enjoyed talking to Jess and know you'll get a lot out of this podcast.

You can find more about Jess below:

Her coaching website:  https://www.createandthrive.com

Her Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/jessvanden

Her podcast:  https://www.createandthrive.com/ctpodcast

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It's time for another quick question Friday episode to help you with your Etsy biz!  Today's question is whether is all about free shipping vs paid shipping and how to handle the pricing. 

Are you still struggling to understand Etsy SEO (search engine optimization)?  Then you need to read my Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook!  It's a no-nonsense guide to help you understand SEO and how to use it to grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

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This is something I’m battling with a lot now in my business since I have grown so much. I am very type A and controlling when it comes to every aspect of my business so it’s hard to give someone else that responsibility.

Technology has made it much easier to outsource now more than ever. Here are a couple of common questions and tips I get on outsourcing.

When should you start to outsource? Either you get too big and can’t do everything yourself (a good problem to have) or you want to focus on the big picture to grow and the menial tasks are slowing you down.

What should you outsource? I look at outsourcing as a very big picture. I think many small business owners think of outsourcing “business stuff” when if you look at what you’re doing, a lot of your time is probably being spent on non-business stuff preventing you from working on your business which is preventing growth. There's a lot of time spent on housework, chores, cooking, driving, etc. Start there first.

Then, look at your entire business and what tasks you routinely do. What are the $10 hour jobs that someone else can do? What is your special sauce/skill that makes the biggest impact in your business that’s a $100 an hour job? For example, if you do all the designing of your product, that’s something that you’re going to continue to do and probably don’t want to outsource. But do you really need to package your stuff to ship? Do you need to be the one to run or post on social media if you are only really interested in designing/creating?

How to outsource? Like I said before technology has made this much easier. After you figure out what you’re going to outsource or have a plan for what you want to outsource in the future. Use the resources out there to your advantage to outsource. Here are a few:

For chores/housework, etc. Thumbtack is a great app to hire trustworthy people based on reviews. I’ve used this app dozens of times with no issues.

For one and done tasks use www.fiverr.com. Things like creating a logo, creating photo mock-ups, etc. Usually paid for each project.

For more long-term tasks and projects www.upwork.com is good. This is stuff like someone to run your social media or copywriter to do your email marketing, etc. Usually paid by the hour or project.

Need additional help, resources, and support to grow your Etsy & handmade business? Check out www.handmadeandbeyond.com

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It's time for another quick question Friday episode to help you with your Etsy biz!  Today's question is whether it's best to use multiple listing variations or put up separate Etsy listings for each variation.  Great question!  Listen to hear my response.  

Do you need more help understanding Etsy SEO (search engine optimization)?  Check out my free eBook, Etsy SEO Revealed.  Learn all about SEO and the best practices to get you more traffic and sales in your shop.  Get it here:  https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

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What’s going on LL here and welcome back to the podcast. Today I am talking about math lol. But this is good math I promise. Simple math when it comes to your business can make goals seem more obtainable and really take some of the pressure off. Let’s dive into today’s show…

Remember in school when you took geometry or algebra and you wondered how the heck that would help you in the real world… maybe you were stupid like me and took pre-calculus and stats as well.. Well, you were right.. most of that math is useless practically. But I find myself using a ton of basic math to help me set goals and run my business. I am honestly obsessed with it. Breaking things down into bite sizes pieces just takes a lot of stress away.

Most people make the mistake of looking at the whole piece of the pie when starting an online business but you really have to work backward. You don’t show an entire pizza in your mouth all at once do you? Hopefully not. You take one bite at a time. But too often I see people try to show the entire business pizza in their mouths lol.

Goal salary? Maybe start with what you’re making now or made. Avg USA income is 50k year. Let’s use that. Also, keep in mind that with taxes you don’t take home 50k a year. It’s probably more like 35K.

Goal 50k a year

That’s $4166 a month

$1,923 bi-weekly

$961 a week

$137 a day - what’s nice is with an online business you can make money every day, not just Monday-Friday

Now $137 is much better to think about and tackle than 50k!

Now relate this to what you sell. Say your average product costs or average sale per customer is $25.

This is 5.48 sales per day on average to meet your goal of $137. Remember you only need to average this because some days you’ll do more and some days you’ll do less.

Maybe you’re doing 1 sale a day now. 4-5 more sales a day isn’t that far of a stretch.

So set your salary or revenue goal and work backward. That’s what you need to strive for and pay attention to.

Then from there, you can focus on what drives daily sales. Working on your shop, SEO improvement, more products, marketing, etc. But those are things you can add to your workflow and work on improving over time.

So if you are not making an average of 1 sale a day make that your goal first. Maybe you’re doing that, then maybe set your goal at 5, then 10, etc. Wherever you want to get to, take steps to get there. Don’t start out at 10 because it doesn’t work like that and you’ll just disappoint and demotivate yourself.

I have a brand new free training out called, "How to become a top 1% full-time, Etsy seller: The top 7 things the best Etsy shops focus on to be successful." Click here to watch the training today and start gearing up your shop for the success you deserve!

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I can’t believe I’m talking about the holidays again! Last year was ummm special. Many challenges with covid and logistics in general. But it did teach us one thing as business owners. To be prepared and think outside the box. I always say this... Entrepreneurs, meaning small business owners, that’s you… are problem solvers. Throwing up your hands and giving up is not an option or at least something I don’t condone!

As of this recording, we have 4 months until Christmas, 3 months until Thanksgiving/black Friday/cyber Monday, 2 months until Halloween. Holiday prep starts now! Yikes

Let's talk about some things you can do to ensure you have a smooth and successful holiday season.

Are you still struggling to get momentum in your Etsy business? Do you now know what direction to take? Do you feel alone in your journey?

Then the Handmade & Beyond Community is for you! Live coaching, a help forum, and the Etsy Success Roadmap will help get you on track and keep you there.

Test it out for 30 days FREE! This is the real deal. Try it and see:

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While Etsy may be your main focus and moneymaker, there are always additional ways to expand your business.  You may want to give some of these a shot, which could give you some additional revenue.  Expanding your business could expand your reach, customers, and mission.    

In this episode, I dive into 5 ways to expand your business outside of Etsy.  Let's go!

I have a brand new free training out called, "How to become a top 1% full-time, Etsy seller:  The top 7 things the best Etsy shops focus on to be successful." 

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsysuccess

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Maybe you've been on the fence about opening an Etsy shop for some time or are close to pulling the trigger.  I want to help you make sure you've thought things through and have the best chance of success when you do get that shop opened.

Let's dive in!

I have a brand new free training out called, "How to become a top 1% full-time, Etsy seller:  The top 7 things the best Etsy shops focus on to be successful."  Click here to watch the training today and start gearing up your shop for the success you deserve!

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Okay so everyone is freaking out it seems about the new Etsy Star Seller Badge.  Let's face it, people don't like change.  With change comes the unknown.  With the unknown comes fear which usually turns into anger.  I refuse to feed that beast.  I am going to talk about what you need to know when it comes to this change and hopefully provide a little perspective to calm everyone down.  Let's woosahhh through this episode.  

I have a brand new free training out called, "How to become a top 1% full-time, Etsy seller:  The top 7 things the best Etsy shops focus on to be successful."  Click here to watch the training today and start gearing up your shop for the success you deserve!

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Reviews are so important in today's computer age.  We check reviews for everything.  

I often talk about bad reviews.  But what can you do with good reviews?  Can you leverage them to further help your business?

In today's episode, I dive into this topic to give you some ideas on how to help your business with good reviews.  

Are you still struggling to get momentum in your Etsy business?  Do you now know what direction to take?  Do you feel alone in your journey?

Then the Handmade & Beyond Community is for you!  Live coaching, a help forum, and the Etsy Success Roadmap will help get you on track and keep you there.  

Test it out for 30 days FREE!  This is the real deal.  Try it and see:

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You may get questions from customers wanting to know how to leave a review.  This can be tough to answer because we don't see this side of Etsy's platform.

In this episode, I dive into this topic and add in some really helpful tips when it comes to reviews.  Let's do this!

I have a brand new free training out called, "How to become a top 1% full-time, Etsy seller:  The top 7 things the best Etsy shops focus on to be successful."  Click here to watch the training today and start gearing up your shop for the success you deserve!

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Cha-ching!  I know you all like to see those sales come in.  But many of you are leaving some of that precious revenue on the table.  Let's talk about some ways to increase revenue in your Etsy business.  You deserve it!

Check out my brand new free training out called, "How to become a top 1% full-time, Etsy seller:  The top 7 things the best Etsy shops focus on to be successful."  Click here to watch the training today and start gearing up your shop for the success you deserve!

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This is a pretty straightforward episode where I talk about a few of the latest changes Etsy is making to its shipping processes.  Nothing major, but I still wanted to go over the changes so you know what's going on. 

Here is a link to Etsy's article outlining the changes as well:  Click Here

Guess what!?  I have a brand new free training out called, "How to become a top 1% full-time, Etsy seller:  The top 7 things the best Etsy shops focus on to be successful."  Click here to watch the training today and start gearing up your shop for the success you deserve!

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Welcome to the Handmade & Beyond freaky Friday edition!

I love to showcase the weird, funny, and cool side of Etsy in these episodes!

Today I talk about Mr. Dance Pants, a sweet grain bin for your backyard, and the world's luckiest golf ball lol.  You don't want to miss this one!

Happy TGIF!

Guess what!?  I have a brand new free training out called, "How to become a top 1% full-time, Etsy seller:  The top 7 things the best Etsy shops focus on to be successful."  Click here to watch the training today and start gearing up your shop for the success you deserve!

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Whew, that title was a mouth full lol.

I don't often talk about how I quit my corporate job to do Etsy full-time 3 years ago.  Maybe I should talk about it more, but it's really important for you to understand that it wasn't easy.  I never want to lead you astray and always want to be honest with you.   

Often times influencers position successes almost in a flaunty way and may talk about how easy it is for you to achieve the same success.

The truth is that it's possible sure, but not at all easy.  It took me years to even get close to the point of thinking about leaving my corporate job, then probably another year of planning to make the jump.

I wanted to do this episode for you in case this is your goal someday and take you through my thought process to help you.  Whatever you want your life to look like you can make it happen, but you have to start today.  I believe in you.  Consistent action will get you there.  

Are you still struggling to get momentum in your Etsy business?  Do you now know what direction to take?  Do you feel alone in your journey?

Then the Handmade & Beyond Community is for you!  Live coaching, a help forum, and the Etsy Success Roadmap will help get you on track and keep you there.  

Test it out for 30 days FREE!  This is the real deal.  Try it and see:

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Quick question Friday is back with a BANG!  Today's episode is a great one where I answer the question, what's the one change I've made that has had the biggest impact on sales.  This wasn't an easy question to answer because I've done a lot of things in my business over the years.  Let's dive in!  

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This is the most boring episode of the podcast you'll hear!  LOL

Just kidding, don't let the title deceive you.  There's still a lot of really good nuggets in this episode.  While I'm not talking about the things most sellers get excited about such as sales, traffic, SEO, etc., these 5 things are also very important for Etsy sellers to consider.  

It's often that the "boring" less exciting stuff in your business will be the most impactful to your future success.  

Let's go!

Are you still struggling to get momentum in your Etsy business?  Do you now know what direction to take?  Do you feel alone in your journey?

Then the Handmade & Beyond Community is for you!  Live coaching, a help forum, and the Etsy Success Roadmap will help get you on track and keep you there.  

Test it out for 30 days FREE!  This is the real deal.  Try it and see:

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In today's episode, I talk about keywords in your listing description and how that can impact your performance.  

Are you still struggling to get momentum in your Etsy business?  Do you now know what direction to take?  Do you feel alone in your journey?

Then the Handmade & Beyond Community is for you!  Live coaching, a help forum, and the Etsy Success Roadmap will help get you on track and keep you there.  

Test it out for 30 days FREE!  This is the real deal.  Try it and see:

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Let’s talk about spending money… on your business.

Many may not think spending money on your business is investing, but I disagree. You have to be smart about it, but putting back money in your business strategically can help you be more productive, less stressed, and of course more profitable!

Your business is like a fruit tree. You can’t just take all the fruit and not ever fertilize, prune, keep away bugs/birds, weed or the tree will probably die soon.

Your business is the same way. You have to invest and spend money for it to continue to grow. If all you do is take the profits, they probably won’t last long.

In this episode, I dive into what I invest in to continually grow my Etsy business and about how much I spend on each. This isn’t even everything. I remembered a few I missed after I recorded this. I’ll get them on the next go-round.

Are you still struggling to get momentum in your Etsy business? Do you now know what direction to take? Do you feel alone in your journey?

Then the Handmade & Beyond Community is for you! Live coaching, a help forum, and the Etsy Success Roadmap will help get you on track and keep you there.

Test it out for 30 days FREE! This is the real deal. Try it and see:

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This topic comes up a lot.  While there is never one way of always doing something, especially when it comes to pictures, there are always best practices to consider.  In today's episode, I talk about picture backgrounds and other important things to consider when doing your listings pictures.  Let's go!

Are you still struggling to get momentum in your Etsy business?  Do you now know what direction to take?  Do you feel alone in your journey?

Then the Handmade & Beyond Community is for you!  Live coaching, a help forum, and the Etsy Success Roadmap will help get you on track and keep you there.  

Test it out for 30 days FREE!  This is the real deal.  Try it and see:

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I'm super pumped up about this episode! I got to interview Dan who sells hand machined pens on Etsy and is a race car driver. But most amazing he's 100% blind!

You don't want to miss out on his amazing and inspirational story where he talks about how he was blinded in 2012 from a really bad crash but didn't let that stop him from pursuing his dreams and passions. What an amazing guy!

You can see Dan's Etsy shop and website via the links below:

www.etsy.com/shop/theblindmachinist

www.theblindmachinist.com

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Follow Dan's journey on his Facebook pages below:

https://www.facebook.com/BlindMachinist

https://www.facebook.com/DanParkerQuestForTheSalt

Are you still struggling to get momentum in your Etsy business? Do you now know what direction to take? Do you feel alone in your journey?

Then the Handmade & Beyond Community is for you! Live coaching, a help forum, and the Etsy Success Roadmap will help get you on track and keep you there.

Test it out for 30 days FREE! This is the real deal. Try it and see:

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I don't know everything about Etsy and probably never will, but I've been in the game long enough for alarm bells to go off when I hear really bad advice.

Starting, building, and growing an Etsy business is hard enough without getting led astray by something that's not true, impractical or outdated.

In today's episode, I am digging into some bad advice I've heard or been given over the years so you don't have to waste time chasing your tail.

It's time to get some great advice on bad advice to avoid....

Handmade & Beyond Members now get access to the Etsy Success Roadmap!

A plan for Etsy shop owners to get to the top 1% of ALL sellers. Detailed, walkthrough courses, resources, and guides aligned in an easy-to-follow roadmap.

Perfect for those looking to start, who just started, or intermediate sellers struggling to get traction in their shop. This is a real plan to build a solid business that will set you up for long-term success.

No tricks or gimmicks, just practical strategies that you can immediately implement today to boost your Etsy business. Almost 50 courses in the roadmap (and counting).

These are the exact same strategies I have used to grow my Etsy shop to the top 1% with over $350,00 in sales. I want to help you do the same.

Also included is a Community Help Forum & Live Monthly Coaching Calls! Snag your free 30-day trial below to test-drive everything. I know you'll love it!

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Hey everyone!

In case you haven't seen there are big changes coming for those sellers that ship to the European Union. Starting July 1st you will have to include a tariff number on your customs forms. Here is an article from Etsy explaining the details: https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/new-customs-requirement-for-the-european/1016808637268 The short of it basically means, depending on what you sell and the materials, you will have to select the correct tariff number to include on your customs info. So you will have to look up each number to ensure you're putting the correct one or it could delay the shipment. Here is a website where you can look up tariff numbers depending on what you sell. Make sure you drill down from the category to the chapter to get to the tariff numbers. https://www.tariffnumber.com This only applies to those that ship to the EU. Hope this helps! Are you still struggling to get momentum in your Etsy business? Do you now know what direction to take? Do you feel alone in your journey?

Then the Handmade & Beyond Community is for you! Live coaching, a help forum, and the Etsy Success Roadmap will help get you on track and keep you there.

Test it out for 30 days FREE! This is the real deal. Try it and see:

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Hey everyone!

In this newest podcast, I talk about 7 Etsy principles I've found to be true throughout my years selling on Etsy, coaching and helping other Etsy sellers with their businesses.

Understanding and following these principles will help alleviate frustrations, help your Etsy business, put you in the right mindset, and help set the right expectations. This will allow you to continue to focus on what's important so your Etsy business can grow.

Let's dive in!

Handmade & Beyond Members now get access to the Etsy Success Roadmap!

A plan for Etsy shop owners to get to the top 1% of ALL sellers. Detailed, walkthrough courses, resources, and guides aligned in an easy-to-follow roadmap.

Perfect for those looking to start, who just started, or intermediate sellers struggling to get traction in their shop. This is a real plan to build a solid business that will set you up for long-term success.

No tricks or gimmicks, just practical strategies that you can immediately implement today to boost your Etsy business. Almost 50 courses in the roadmap (and counting).

These are the exact same strategies I have used to grow my Etsy shop to the top 1% with over $350,00 in sales. I want to help you do the same.

Also included is a Community Help Forum & Live Monthly Coaching Calls! Snag your free 30-day trial below to test-drive everything. I know you'll love it!

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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I have a bonus podcast episode for you today and it's all about Etsy goals!  I know many of you may have had bad experiences with not achieving goals, not knowing which goals to choose, or maybe just not knowing where to start.  

Goals are an essential part of any business.  Unfortunately, it's often an area that gets glossed over.  But goals are what gives a business a target to shoot for and a plan for the future.  

Today I talk about the reasons why so many struggle with goals, how to look at goals differently, and what you can do to not only set better goals but learn how to start crushing them!

If you listened to this episode you know that my NEW 8-Week Etsy Goal Challenge is now open!  It's only open until Monday, June 7th at 9 PM EST because I have to schedule the live coaching calls that go with the challenge.  The challenge will teach you how to set Etsy goals and the appropriate action items to meet and crush those goals in 8 weeks.  You'll also get a challenge workbook to help you track your progress.  Additionally, you'll get full access to the rest of the Handmade & Beyond Community which includes the help forum, live monthly coaching calls, and Etsy Success Roadmap course pack!  Get all this for a 30-day free trial.  Join us here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/8weeketsygoalchallenge

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What's up my fellow Etsy sellers!?

Social media is of course everywhere in our personal lives. But many Etsy sellers wonder if they should use it in their businesses. It may seem easy enough but many sellers get stuck on where to even start or don't know if it's worth it.

In today's episode, I take on this topic, talk about pros, cons, and tips when it comes to working in a social media strategy with your business.

Handmade & Beyond Members now get access to the Etsy Success Roadmap!

A plan for Etsy shop owners to get to the top 1% of ALL sellers. Detailed, walkthrough courses, resources, and guides aligned in an easy-to-follow roadmap.

Perfect for those looking to start, who just started, or intermediate sellers struggling to get traction in their shop. This is a real plan to build a solid business that will set you up for long-term success.

No tricks or gimmicks, just practical strategies that you can immediately implement today to boost your Etsy business. Almost 50 courses in the roadmap (and counting).

These are the exact same strategies I have used to grow my Etsy shop to the top 1% with over $350,00 in sales. I want to help you do the same.

Also included is a Community Help Forum & Live Monthly Coaching Calls! Snag your free 30-day trial below to test-drive everything. I know you'll love it!

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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Ahhh the question of all questions.  How to get seen on the first few pages of search?  If only this was a simple answer lol.  Understanding how search works and what plays into search rank is half the battle.  In this episode, I dive into this topic to hopefully bring you some clarity that will help you rank better.   

Are you still struggling to get momentum in your Etsy business?  Do you now know what direction to take?  Do you feel alone in your journey?

Then the Handmade & Beyond Community is for you!  Live coaching, a help forum, and the Etsy Success Roadmap will help get you on track and keep you there.  

Test it out for 30 days FREE!  This is the real deal.  Try it and see:

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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I feel like for the last several weeks everyone has been talking about the IOS iPhone privacy update. Most businesses have been expressing concern because it will most likely take away some of their ability to target customers as detailed as they could before.

What's more, is that this could impact Etsy businesses as well in several ways.

In this episode, I talk about the IOS update, what's changing, what to be on the lookout for, and some suggestions on how to approach these changes.

Let's dive in!

Handmade & Beyond Members now get access to the Etsy Success Roadmap!

A plan for Etsy shop owners to get to the top 1% of ALL sellers. Detailed, walkthrough courses, resources, and guides aligned in an easy-to-follow roadmap.

Perfect for those looking to start, who just started, or intermediate sellers struggling to get traction in their shop. This is a real plan to build a solid business that will set you up for long-term success.

No tricks or gimmicks, just practical strategies that you can immediately implement today to boost your Etsy business. Almost 50 courses in the roadmap (and counting).

These are the exact same strategies I have used to grow my Etsy shop to the top 1% with over $350,00 in sales. I want to help you do the same.

Also included is a Community Help Forum & Live Monthly Coaching Calls! Snag your free 30-day trial below to test-drive everything. I know you'll love it!

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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Maybe you're wondering if you should sell your art on Etsy or replace art with anything you may want to sell.

This is a valid question.  You may be selling your stuff in person or elsewhere and don't know if Etsy will be worth your time.

In today's episode, I dive into this question and give you the reasons why you should sell your "thing" on Etsy.

Are you still struggling to get momentum in your Etsy business?  Do you now know what direction to take?  Do you feel alone in your journey?

Then the Handmade & Beyond Community is for you!  Live coaching, a help forum, and the Etsy Success Roadmap will help get you on track and keep you there.  

Test it out for 30 days FREE!  This is the real deal.  Try it and see:

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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Getting customers is great. Getting repeat customers is amazing!

Repeat customers are fans of your business and products. If they come back and buy from you again that means you've made a positive impact on them the first time. And it also means that they'll probably come back even more in the future.

Repeat customers can mean a nice boost in revenue, which is always a plus.

In this episode, I talk about 5 tips to help you get MORE repeat buyers. Let's go!

Handmade & Beyond Members now get access to the Etsy Success Roadmap!

A plan for Etsy shop owners to get to the top 1% of ALL sellers. Detailed, walkthrough courses, resources, and guides aligned in an easy-to-follow roadmap.

Perfect for those looking to start, who just started, or intermediate sellers struggling to get traction in their shop. This is a real plan to build a solid business that will set you up for long-term success.

No tricks or gimmicks, just practical strategies that you can immediately implement today to boost your Etsy business. Almost 50 courses in the roadmap (and counting).

These are the exact same strategies I have used to grow my Etsy shop to the top 1% with over $350,00 in sales. I want to help you do the same.

Also included is a Community Help Forum & Live Monthly Coaching Calls! Snag your free 30-day trial below to test-drive everything. I know you'll love it!

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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Happy TGIF!  That means it's time for another HAB podcast freaky Friday style!

Today I talk about a hairy Borbie gag gift, Justin Trudeau, & more... I'm not even going to explain, you'll just have to watch haha.  

Handmade & Beyond Members now get access to the Etsy Success Roadmap! 

A plan for Etsy shop owners to get to the top 1% of ALL sellers. Detailed, walkthrough courses, resources, and guides aligned in an easy-to-follow roadmap.

Perfect for those looking to start, who just started, or intermediate sellers struggling to get traction in their shop. This is a real plan to build a solid business that will set you up for long-term success.

No tricks or gimmicks, just practical strategies that you can immediately implement today to boost your Etsy business. Almost 50 courses in the roadmap (and counting).

These are the exact same strategies I have used to grow my Etsy shop to the top 1% with over $350,00 in sales. I want to help you do the same.

Also included is a Community Help Forum & Live Monthly Coaching Calls!  Snag your free 30-day trial below to test-drive everything.  I know you'll love it!

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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Building value in your Etsy listings can really go a long way to increasing your sales in the long run. But it can be difficult to do online because you're not there face to face talking about your products and how great they are.

You have to build value with pictures, descriptions, and of course your products.

In this episode, I talk about the importance of building value in your listings and exactly how to do just that. Let's do this!

Handmade & Beyond Members now get access to the Etsy Success Roadmap!

A plan for Etsy shop owners to get to the top 1% of ALL sellers. Detailed, walkthrough courses, resources, and guides aligned in an easy-to-follow roadmap.

Perfect for those looking to start, who just started, or intermediate sellers struggling to get traction in their shop. This is a real plan to build a solid business that will set you up for long-term success.

No tricks or gimmicks, just practical strategies that you can immediately implement today to boost your Etsy business. Almost 50 courses in the roadmap (and counting).

These are the exact same strategies I have used to grow my Etsy shop to the top 1% with over $350,00 in sales. I want to help you do the same.

Also included is a Community Help Forum & Live Monthly Coaching Calls! Snag your free 30-day trial below to test-drive everything. I know you'll love it!

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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In this quick question Friday episode I tackle a question from a soon-to-be Etsy seller that's concerned about expensive shipping costs.  We talk through some options and different strategies to hopefully help ease her mind.

Let's unpack shipping in this episode... lol.

Are you still struggling to get momentum in your Etsy business?  Do you now know what direction to take?  Do you feel alone in your journey?

Then the Handmade & Beyond Community is for you!  Live coaching, a help forum, and the Etsy Success Roadmap will help get you on track and keep you there.  

Test it out for 30 days FREE!  This is the real deal.  Try it and see:

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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I think a BIG reason people fail at Etsy or any business is that they're missing their WHY. This is what keeps you going and motivated when times get tough. And believe me, they will get tough if you're in the game long enough.

There are actually two WHYS to consider. Why you want to have your own business is number 1, and number 2 is why did you decide on your business’ niche?

In today's episode, I dig deep into each so you can make sure your WHYS are on point so you can continue on your path towards success.

Handmade & Beyond Members now get access to the Etsy Success Roadmap!

A plan for Etsy shop owners to get to the top 1% of ALL sellers. Detailed, walkthrough courses, resources, and guides aligned in an easy-to-follow roadmap.

Perfect for those looking to start, who just started, or intermediate sellers struggling to get traction in their shop. This is a real plan to build a solid business that will set you up for long-term success.

No tricks or gimmicks, just practical strategies that you can immediately implement today to boost your Etsy business. Almost 50 courses in the roadmap (and counting).

These are the exact same strategies I have used to grow my Etsy shop to the top 1% with over $350,00 in sales. I want to help you do the same.

Also included is a Community Help Forum & Live Monthly Coaching Calls! Snag your free 30-day trial below to test-drive everything. I know you'll love it!

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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Happy TGIF!  That means it's time for another HAB podcast freaky Friday style!

Today I talk about a useless machine lol and a crazy looking wine holder.  Let's have some fun and check out these listings.

Handmade & Beyond Members now get access to the Etsy Success Roadmap! 

A plan for Etsy shop owners to get to the top 1% of ALL sellers. Detailed, walkthrough courses, resources, and guides aligned in an easy-to-follow roadmap.

Perfect for those looking to start, who just started, or intermediate sellers struggling to get traction in their shop. This is a real plan to build a solid business that will set you up for long-term success.

No tricks or gimmicks, just practical strategies that you can immediately implement today to boost your Etsy business. Almost 50 courses in the roadmap (and counting).

These are the exact same strategies I have used to grow my Etsy shop to the top 1% with over $350,00 in sales. I want to help you do the same.

Also included is a Community Help Forum & Live Monthly Coaching Calls!  Snag your free 30-day trial below to test-drive everything.  I know you'll love it!

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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Pricing your products on Etsy isn't always as easy as it may seem.  And more times than not I see sellers sell themselves short and price their stuff too low!

There is always a fear that creeps in causing selling to undercut themselves.

There are many benefits to raising your prices.  Some of them are more obvious than others.  Let's discuss and get those prices up in today's episode.  

Handmade & Beyond Members now get access to the Etsy Success Roadmap!

A plan for Etsy shop owners to get to the top 1% of ALL sellers. Detailed, walkthrough courses, resources, and guides aligned in an easy-to-follow roadmap.

Perfect for those looking to start, who just started, or intermediate sellers struggling to get traction in their shop.

This is a real plan to build a solid business that will set you up for long-term success. No tricks or gimmicks, just practical strategies that you can immediately implement today to boost your Etsy business.

Almost 50 courses in the roadmap (and counting). These are the exact same strategies I have used to grow my Etsy shop to the top 1% with over $350,00 in sales. I want to help you do the same.

Also included is a Community Help Forum & Live Monthly Coaching Calls! Snag your free 30-day trial below to test-drive everything. I know you'll love it! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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I'm mixing it up with a freaky Friday edition of the Handmade & Beyond Podcast! The freaky Friday edition is all about highlighting shops that sell weird, funny, or cool stuff on Etsy.

This proves that if you're passionate about something you can sell it on Etsy, no matter what it is!

Let's check out my Etsy finds this week for freaky Friday...

Handmade & Beyond Members now get access to the Etsy Success Roadmap!

A plan for Etsy shop owners to get to the top 1% of ALL sellers. Detailed, walkthrough courses, resources, and guides aligned in an easy-to-follow roadmap.

Perfect for those looking to start, who just started, or intermediate sellers struggling to get traction in their shop. This is a real plan to build a solid business that will set you up for long-term success.

No tricks or gimmicks, just practical strategies that you can immediately implement today to boost your Etsy business. Almost 50 courses in the roadmap (and counting).

These are the exact same strategies I have used to grow my Etsy shop to the top 1% with over $350,00 in sales. I want to help you do the same.

Also included is a Community Help Forum & Live Monthly Coaching Calls! Snag your free 30-day trial below to test-drive everything. I know you'll love it!

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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Phone apps are pretty amazing!

It has never been easier to manage your business from your phone with the sell on Etsy app. If you don't have the app yet I highly insist you get it.

It will not only help you manage your Etsy business but most importantly, it will allow you to provide superior customer service and prevent problems with customers.

Let's dive into today's episode and talk about all the ways this app can help you.

Handmade & Beyond Members now get access to the Etsy Success Roadmap!

A plan for Etsy shop owners to get to the top 1% of ALL sellers. Detailed, walkthrough courses, resources, and guides aligned in an easy-to-follow roadmap.

Perfect for those looking to start, who just started, or intermediate sellers struggling to get traction in their shop. This is a real plan to build a solid business that will set you up for long-term success.

No tricks or gimmicks, just practical strategies that you can immediately implement today to boost your Etsy business. Almost 50 courses in the roadmap (and counting).

These are the exact same strategies I have used to grow my Etsy shop to the top 1% with over $350,00 in sales. I want to help you do the same.

Also included is a Community Help Forum & Live Monthly Coaching Calls! Snag your free 30-day trial below to test-drive everything. I know you'll love it!

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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This is a common question that new and existing sellers ask themselves.

How do you increase your chances of success and decide what to sell?

Is there a way to make the decision easier?

Well, I'm happy to say there is!

In this episode, I talk about a new Product Seeker tool from my friends at Alura. This awesome tool allows you to search for keywords and products based on specific criteria such as sales, visits, favorites, and much more!

Now you don't have to guess anymore. You can make sure there is a market for something that you want to sell in your niche and increase your chance of success right out of the gate!

Get your free trial of Alura here and see for yourself:

https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY

Handmade & Beyond Members now get access to the Etsy Success Roadmap!

A plan for Etsy shop owners to get to the top 1% of ALL sellers. Detailed, walkthrough courses, resources, and guides aligned in an easy-to-follow roadmap.

Perfect for those looking to start, who just started, or intermediate sellers struggling to get traction in their shop. This is a real plan to build a solid business that will set you up for long-term success.

No tricks or gimmicks, just practical strategies that you can immediately implement today to boost your Etsy business. Almost 50 courses in the roadmap (and counting).

These are the exact same strategies I have used to grow my Etsy shop to the top 1% with over $350,00 in sales. I want to help you do the same.

Also included is a Community Help Forum & Live Monthly Coaching Calls! Snag your free 30-day trial below to test-drive everything. I know you'll love it!

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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What's up, everyone?!

Today's podcast is all about Etsy policies. This isn't the most exciting top in the world, but it is very important. Policies can not only help your business but also prevent issues down the road.

In this episode, I give a detailed explanation of the Etsy policies section and how to fill it out.

Let's dive in!

Handmade & Beyond Members now get access to the Etsy Success Roadmap!

A plan for Etsy shop owners to get to the top 1% of ALL sellers. Detailed, walkthrough courses, resources, and guides aligned in an easy-to-follow roadmap.

Perfect for those looking to start, who just started, or intermediate sellers struggling to get traction in their shop. This is a real plan to build a solid business that will set you up for long-term success.

No tricks or gimmicks, just practical strategies that you can immediately implement today to boost your Etsy business. Almost 50 courses in the roadmap (and counting).

These are the exact same strategies I have used to grow my Etsy shop to the top 1% with over $350,00 in sales. I want to help you do the same.

Also included is a Community Help Forum & Live Monthly Coaching Calls! Snag your free 30-day trial below to test-drive everything. I know you'll love it!

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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Everyone needs a pep talk every now and again to stay positive. Let's face it, starting building and growing a business of any kind is hard. It takes perseverance and usually a lot of work to be successful. There's also a lot of stress and pressure to succeed.

In this episode, I want to give you some tips and recommendations to help you stay motivated and positive along your journey. This episode is just as much for me as it is for you because I too need to remind myself of these things as well.

Let's jump in! Positivity here we come!

Handmade & Beyond Members now get access to the Etsy Success Roadmap!

A plan for Etsy shop owners to get to the top 1% of ALL sellers. Detailed, walkthrough courses, resources, and guides aligned in an easy-to-follow roadmap.

Perfect for those looking to start, who just started, or intermediate sellers struggling to get traction in their shop. This is a real plan to build a solid business that will set you up for long-term success.

No tricks or gimmicks, just practical strategies that you can immediately implement today to boost your Etsy business. Almost 50 courses in the roadmap (and counting).

These are the exact same strategies I have used to grow my Etsy shop to the top 1% with over $350,00 in sales. I want to help you do the same.

Also included is a Community Help Forum & Live Monthly Coaching Calls! Snag your free 30-day trial below to test-drive everything. I know you'll love it!

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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Tax time can be rough for small business owners. We aren't tax professionals and dealing with the IRS can be intimidating. Many times small business owners miss out on write-offs that could save them a lot of money.

While I'm not a tax professional by any means, just a humble business owner, I have learned about some common write-offs and tips that may help you during tax time. Always double-check with a tax professional to make sure these examples would be good for you.

Taxes aren't fun but saving money is.. Let's dive in!

Handmade & Beyond Members now get access to the Etsy Success Roadmap!

A plan for Etsy shop owners to get to the top 1% of ALL sellers. Detailed, walkthrough courses, resources, and guides aligned in an easy-to-follow roadmap.

Perfect for those looking to start, who just started, or intermediate sellers struggling to get traction in their shop. This is a real plan to build a solid business that will set you up for long-term success.

No tricks or gimmicks, just practical strategies that you can immediately implement today to boost your Etsy business. Almost 50 courses in the roadmap (and counting).

These are the exact same strategies I have used to grow my Etsy shop to the top 1% with over $350,00 in sales. I want to help you do the same.

Also included is a Community Help Forum & Live Monthly Coaching Calls! Snag your free 30-day trial below to test-drive everything. I know you'll love it!

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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I'm all about efficiency and saving time. Time is the only thing we can't get more of! This is why it's so important not to waste it, especially in your business.

This episode is all about 5 BIG Etsy time wasters I've fallen for and have seen others get trapped by.

Let's save you time so you can focus on the important stuff!

Handmade & Beyond Members now get access to the Etsy Success Roadmap!

A plan for Etsy shop owners to get to the top 1% of ALL sellers. Detailed, walkthrough courses, resources, and guides aligned in an easy-to-follow roadmap.

Perfect for those looking to start, who just started, or intermediate sellers struggling to get traction in their shop. This is a real plan to build a solid business that will set you up for long-term success.

No tricks or gimmicks, just practical strategies that you can immediately implement today to boost your Etsy business. Almost 50 courses in the roadmap (and counting).

These are the exact same strategies I have used to grow my Etsy shop to the top 1% with over $350,00 in sales. I want to help you do the same.

Also included is a Community Help Forum & Live Monthly Coaching Calls! Snag your free 30-day trial below to test-drive everything. I know you'll love it!

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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Welcome back to the podcast. Sometimes you hear things in relation to Etsy that may or may not be true. Let's face it, misconceptions happen. This can cause you to make decisions that can adversely impact your business.

I want to talk about 5 Etsy truths that I think are important for any Etsy business owner to know so you don't make some of the same mistakes I did.

Don't miss this one!

Handmade & Beyond Members now get access to the Etsy Success Roadmap!

A plan for Etsy shop owners to get to the top 1% of ALL sellers. Detailed, walkthrough courses, resources, and guides aligned in an easy-to-follow roadmap.

Perfect for those looking to start, who just started, or intermediate sellers struggling to get traction in their shop. This is a real plan to build a solid business that will set you up for long-term success.

No tricks or gimmicks, just practical strategies that you can immediately implement today to boost your Etsy business. Almost 50 courses in the roadmap (and counting).

These are the exact same strategies I have used to grow my Etsy shop to the top 1% with over $350,00 in sales. I want to help you do the same.

Also included is a Community Help Forum & Live Monthly Coaching Calls! Snag your free 30-day trial below to test drive everything. I know you'll love it!

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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Ahh the elusive "good" conversion rate... 

Are you not sure what the heck conversion is and what it means to you?  Well, it's a good thing I created this podcast episode just for you!

I dive into Etsy conversion, what it means, how to calculate it, and what impacts it so you can improve it in your Etsy business.  

Let's go!

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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I often get asked if you should sell outside of Etsy in other channels or brick and mortar.  My answer is.. depends.  There is definitely a benefit to having "more lines in the water" thus increasing opportunities for success.  But you have to consider where you're selling, how you're selling, is it a good fit, is it profitable, beneficial, etc.  

I dive into all this and more on this episode!

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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Grab your coffee and buckle up for this short, but valuable quick question Friday!

The question to open up a second Etsy shop is asked A LOT.  The option is always there and it's really up to you.  But there are some benefits to both having only one shop or opening a second shop.  Let's talk about both.  

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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Shipping can be an afterthought when starting or running an online business.  However, it's an area that really needs planning and consideration to save you time, money, and problems down the road.  In this episode, I talk about shipping, what you need to pay attention to, plan for, and a bunch of tips to help you!

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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It's another edition of quick question Friday!  The best part of your day, right? 

In this episode, I tackle a question about how listing titles help increase sales and the best practices you should use to set up your titles.  I want you to have the best chance for success right away.  So listen in and implement these tips in your shop today!

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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Sometimes weird things happen on Etsy that impact your business.  Often, they are out of your control and there seemingly may be no cause.  These happen to everyone so you're not alone.  

In this episode, I take a deep dive into 5 anomalies of come across in my time selling on Etsy.  I talk about sales fluctuations, stats, SEO, and marketing issues.  I'm sure there's more, but these are the issues that are top of mind for me.  

I hope this episode at least helps ease your mind and gives you some perspective to help calm frustration when these things happen.  

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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It's another quick question Friday!

In this episode, I answer the question, "What advice do you have on Etsy ads?"  Ads are always tricky and Etsy ads are no different.  I talk about the differences between Etsy ads and offsite ads, best practices and tips with using Etsy ads to have a better chance of success.  

Let's go

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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Reviews are super important, especially to new shop owners.  They help improve your shop and SEO performance.  So it goes without saying that more 5 star reviews early on can really help your shop grow much faster.  Today's episode is all about the new follow-up feature from my friends at Alura that helps you track and send messages to customers who have purchased but have not yet left a review.  This enables you to provide excellent customer service, but also give a kind nudge for customers to leave a review.  I'll explain all of this, including a demo in this episode!

Go here to get a free trial of Alura and test out this and other totally awesome tools they have:  https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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It's TGIF, which means quick question Friday!  This week I answer a question about how to market to Etsy customers.  I talk about marketing tips, do's and don't when it comes to Etsy marketing.  I also talk about ways to improve conversion rates in your business.  You definitely don't want to miss this one!

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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Ahh the elusive organizational skills.  We all struggle with staying organized.  I can't help you with your garage, but I have learned a few tricks with keeping my business organized.  That's what I want to share with you today.  Hopefully, these tips will help relieve some stress and make you more efficient as well. 

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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QQF is back!  I'm starting my own acronyms lol.

Etsy keywords.. love them or hate them, they're here to stay.  So you might as well embrace them and try to do your best to master them for your niche.  In this episode, I go over some super helpful keywords tools and a few tips to help you maybe pull less hair out.  

Enjoy!

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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We all want more sales and ground zero of that is the Etsy listing itself.  Now the common question is what makes a listing successful?  What are the best practices to create listings that sell?  

You're in luck!  This episode is all about how to create good listings to give you the best chance of success.

I talk about creating high demand, quality products, listing stats and how to use them to your advantage, and the factors that drive good stats.  

Let's dive in and get you some more Etsy sales!

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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It's time for another quick question Friday episode to help move your business forward!  In this episode, I give you some tips on how to improve your shop so you get more customers coming your way.  I also dive into some really important Etsy selling mindset issues I often see, especially with new sellers.  Let's dive in!

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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It's sometimes hard to start a new business if you're lacking the funds to buy supplies and equipment.  This is why in today's episode I wanted to give you 5 ways to make some extra cash to help fund your Etsy start-up.  I wanted to give you some practical methods that I've done to give me extra money here and there.  I'm excited to dive into this one!

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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It's another quick question Friday!  In this episode, I talk about Etsy listings that have different variations.  There are a few different ways to set-up and think about these types of listings.  Let's dive in!

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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With the start of the new year, I only thought it relevant to talk about the past year's "lessons learned" with running a handmade business.  There were quite a few!  I also wanted to talk about what you should start thinking about going into 2021 and the outlook for selling online this year.  

Hopefully, this gives you some tips and strategies to help you have an amazing 2021 in your business.  

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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It's time for another totally rad podcast to help your Etsy business!  

This time I'm talking about 3 ways to help you get more sales on Etsy.  I talk about creating new products, but more importantly, how to be strategic about it so you get the most bang for your "creative" buck.  

Tune in to get these strategies and set yourself up for an amazing 2021!

The is the keyword search tool I mentioned in the video: https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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Weird title, right?  I'm not going crazy I promise.  This episode does talk about how losing weight is just like selling on Etsy.  Most people that have a weight loss goal or an Etsy goal do not reach it.  Why is that?  I will tell you exactly why in this podcast.  Learn how to do a better job reaching your goals and objectives in your Etsy business and even your personal life.  Don't miss this one! 

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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It's another quick question Friday!  In this episode, I tackle how to start off your Etsy journey with a solid foundation.  This is important because if you don't start off on the right foot, it can really hinder how fast you find success.  And I know you want to be successful as fast as possible!  Let's dive in.

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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Customers are any business's lifeblood.  Without them, we can't succeed.  But too often business owners forget that.  This episode is all about customers and how to be proactive so you can ensure they're always happy and will continue coming back to you for future purchases.  We want lifelong customers!  

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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I'm back with another quick question Friday!  In this episode I talk about social media and how to use it to boost sales on Etsy.  I also talk about social media best practices and give some additional tips for you.  Don't miss another awesome quick question Friday episode!

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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In this episode, I talk about my 5 favorite tools I use to help my Etsy business. I try to only use tools that help me be more efficient, save time, and make more money.

Here are all of the links for the tools I talk about:

Alura: Researching new product demand, keywords, and improving your own listings has never been easier. Fantastic Etsy Tool! Get Alura here: https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY

Aweber: If you'd like to sign up for a free email marketing plan from Aweber you can do that here: https://www.aweber.com/easy-email.htm?id=51914

Canva: Easily create and edit images for banners, social media, blogs, and more! Check it out here: www.canva.com

Vela: Bulk edit Etsy listings with a few clicks. This is a huge time saver! Check it out here: https://welcome.getvela.com

Quickbooks: An easy way to track business expenses for taxes or personal use. It integrates easily with Etsy and Turbo Tax as well. Get it here: https://quickbooks.grsm.io/lloyddivens9614

Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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I'm back with another amazing podcast episode for you! This one is all about email marketing with my guest Jenna Bagley from Aweber.

We talk all about how email marketing can help you get more customers and grow your Etsy business! Aweber is an amazing email provider you can use to do just that! What's even better, Aweber integrates seamlessly with Etsy! How awesome is that!?

You really do not want to miss this episode if you're interested in another super solid way to grow your Etsy business and set you up for long-term success.

If you'd like to watch the quickstart video series from Aweber you can check that out here: https://www.aweber.com/academy/getting-started.htm?id=519146

If you'd like to sign up for a free email marketing plan from Aweber you can do that here: https://www.aweber.com/easy-email.htm?id=519146

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!! Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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It's quick question Friday!  In this episode I talk about the two different ways to advertise on Etsy.  I also give you some tips to help you find success if you do decide to try advertising.  This is a quick but good one!

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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This is one of my favorite podcast episodes with a super cool Pinterest expert, Meagan Williamson. She is the owner of www.pinpotential.com and www.meaganwilliamson.com. She helps small and large businesses expand their reach, sales, and potential through Pinterest marketing.

We dive into her story, background, and how she's become a successful business owner and Pinterest expert.

Meagan talks about how you can use Pinterest to grow your Etsy business and common mistakes to avoid when starting your Pinterest journey.

She gives us a ton of amazing tips and best practices that you can immediately use in your Pinterest account to increase performance, sales, and traffic.

This episode is LOADED with gold nuggets that will be super helpful for anyone using or looking to use Pinterest in the future.

You should definitely not miss our chat and be ready to take a bunch of notes!

Check out her websites mentioned above. Also, you can join her free Pinterest Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/meaganwilliamson

Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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Don't miss out on another great quick question Friday!  In this episode, I tackle listing descriptions and their impact on sales performance.  I also give you some additional, awesome tips to help you have better descriptions.  

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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This is a fantastic episode talking all about Etsy mistakes I've seen that really get in the way of success.  I talk about branding, mindset, investing in your business, and much more.  You don't want to miss this one!

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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I'm back to answer another question from a real Etsy seller.  This question is all about listing titles, best practices, and tips to set them up!  This is a gooood one!

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

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This episode is all about influencer marketing.  I wanted to give you some tips to help you when considering or looking into influencer marketing.  You do have to be careful and make sure you find the right person for your brand/business.  I share my experiences and best practices to help you get started. 

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial