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How to write a title on Etsy

How to write a title on Etsy

Tips to help you get found and ways to ensure you have correctly used SEO within your listings. When you add a listing on Etsy, you must also write a listing title for each item. Knowing the best way to write a title on Etsy is essential if you want to be found in search and sell your items frequently. Your Etsy title must do most of the heavy lifting when it comes to getting to page 1 in search.  Etsy uses the title to tell the algorithm what your item is and more about the item….

How to add a listing on Etsy

How to add a listing on Etsy

Once you have opened your Etsy shop it’s time to make some money, but first, we must add a listing on Etsy for the first time. When starting on Etsy, there are several small but crucial steps to take to get your first sale. Of course, you must first have something to sell, a way to photograph it and an idea of who you will sell it to and for how much.  In this post, we will go into the basics of how to add your first listing on Etsy. If you haven’t gotten this far yet…

Guide to Etsy shop branding

Guide to Etsy shop branding

Etsy is a vast marketplace, and it’s almost impossible not to notice how some shops just seem to look tidy, neat, and sophisticated all at once. We are naturally attracted to them and more than once I’ve visited a shop and just had to have something, anything because it just looked so delicious. Well, this all comes down to branding on Etsy.  This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission but it won’t cost you a penny more) Click here to…

How to set goals and achieve them

How to set goals and achieve them

We can use Goals as a road map to move our business or life forward, but how do we create Smart goals and what does it take to accomplish them? Goal setting has long been one of the best possible ways to move your business, your life, or your body forward to the next stage. It helps us overcome procrastination and improves our ability just to get things done.  Learn how to set goals and achieve them. There is also a FREE goal setting worksheet included at the end. We will look at why we should set…

Etsy shop tags

Etsy shop tags

Whether you have been selling on Etsy for a few months or several years. Lots of us inevitably go through a slump in sales. If this is you right now and you’re scratching your head wondering how to climb out the downturn, one of the first places to look is your Etsy tags. In this post, we will break down what is a tag on Etsy, where to find them, and how to know if your tag is working. What is a keyword and a tag on Etsy How many tags do we have in each listing…

How to sell art online and make money

How to sell art online and make money

Have you ever wondered how to sell digital art online on Etsy? Are you Stuck on how to get started selling art online to make money from home? I’m here to share with you this post, which will show you how to sell art online on Etsy and other platforms. In this post, we will talk about why Etsy is an excellent place to start selling art online. How to make money selling digital downloads – and create a passive income from home. Skip the reading with this menu from the post. What is a digital downloadWhat…

How to create a best seller on Etsy

How to create a best seller on Etsy

I opened my Etsy shop around 2yrs ago – I’ve sold just over 4000 items, and I have less than 90 items in the shop. The reason for this is I have a couple of items that have the Best seller on Etsy badge. In this post, I will show you the best practices to get a Best Seller badge on Etsy and why it’s not necessarily a good thing.  What is the best seller on Etsy? The majority of best sellers on Etsy have several things in common. Some which are within your control and plenty…

How to create a newsletter template

How to create a newsletter template

It’s not easy emailing your list each week, many of us put this action off for weeks or even months. It can feel frustrating and often we feel shy in sharing our thoughts and ideas with others. This leads to procrastination and the longer you leave it, the harder it is to get started again. The solution to this is to create and use an email template. Removing the barriers which might prevent us from taking action makes the process smoother and well, less hassle. How to Create a newsletter template Do you have an email list,…

Ideal gift for Creative

Ideal gift for Creative

Are you stuck for unique gift ideas for someone who likes to draw? or are you still searching for a gift for creative friends? This year will be new and improved with these wonderful gift ideas for a creative person. Every year I search wildly for the perfect gift for my friends. Alas, they have everything, and once you reach a certain age, Christmas and Birthdays mean even less. As a creative artist myself, this is what I would be most pleased to receive as a gift this year. Ok – so what can I give as…

Free Daily Planner Template

Free Daily Planner Template

I’ve been using daily to-do lists for as long as I can remember. I use them in conjunction with a digital to-do list to organize my day, but there is something about the printable planner sheet which feels more like I’m making progress toward my goals. Writing your goals down means you are more likely to achieve them. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission but it won’t cost you a penny more) Click here to read my full…

How to start an email list for your Etsy shop

How to start an email list for your Etsy shop

How to collect email address on Etsy from your customers and browsers to start your email list. Ever heard ‘the email list is where it is at’ or ‘start your email list off as soon as possible’ because ‘all the successful business have an email list’? If you are looking to start an email list for your Etsy shop, I’m going to show you how easy it is to get started and what to do with it. If you haven’t yet opened your Etsy shop, these articles will be helpful Create a Newsletter template in Flodesk Why…

How to open an Etsy shop

How to open an Etsy shop

Whether you want to sell your artwork online or produce a craft or supply – it may just be the right time to Open an Etsy Shop. Etsy is relatively simple and easy to get started and provides you with an instant online store. This is the ultimate guide on how to Open an Etsy shop in 20 simple steps. Etsy has a lot of business, which requires a lot of customers – and they do it well, they provide an online marketplace for handmade items and are often used by small businesses as a pre-curser to…

14 things to do Before starting an Etsy shop

14 things to do Before starting an Etsy shop

Whether you want to sell your artwork online, produce a craft or even supply something – starting an Etsy shop is the first step. But wait, there are several things you should do before opening an Etsy shop. Read on to find out what they are. I started my first Etsy shop in 2013. It took me 3hrs to find out how to get 40 free listings. Then I listed one item and left it there for a month. I put my first item up for 20cents as it was just a picture from my phone. You…

How to use Pinterest to promote your Etsy shop

How to use Pinterest to promote your Etsy shop

Yes, I love Pinterest. I deleted my Facebook app off my phone to concentrate on promoting my Etsy shop on Pinterest. When I’m on Pinterest, I am learning; I’m always finding things to try and read. Like a sweet shop, you can find something to satisfy every tooth. So it seemed natural to use this visual media platform to take my Etsy shop to the next level. Some people call Pinterest a search engine; some say it’s a social media platform, but whichever way you wish to call it – it’s growing, simple, and enjoyable to use….

How to name your Etsy shop

How to name your Etsy shop

Choosing a perfect name for your Etsy shop might leave you stumped. Most business owners start their online store and choose their perfect business name, but what if that name is not available? It is possible to change your store name, but choosing the right Etsy shop name can affect your business’s success. Whatever you are planning to sell in your new etsy store, digital products, handmade jewelry, or something else, Etsy is a great e-commerce platform to start selling – and having a great name is the first step. In this post, we will brainstorm ways…

Sell on Etsy to make money from home.

Sell on Etsy to make money from home.

Have you often wondered what you can make money from home? Where is the best place to sell it and how can you sell your creativity with a home-based job selling on Etsy? For some women, hitting the big 40 is no different from turning 39 or even 30. Confident in their future, their family, and their lifestyle. It’s likely they will have thrown out a few kids by then, built their beautiful home, and created a masterpiece in the garden, perhaps. Congratulations if this is you. All this is great, it brings satisfaction knowing the future…

10 Quick Tips to improve your Etsy shop

10 Quick Tips to improve your Etsy shop

When starting an Etsy shop, there are many things to consider. It’s unlikely you have given any thought to SEO. Here are ten Etsy shop tips you can complete today. Most new sellers struggle to get traffic into their shop – myself included. But as long as you know what you can improve and put in a little extra effort than your nearest competition – you should see things develop over a short period. Let’s get started on improving your shop. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you purchase after clicking…

How to fill Etsy listing images

How to fill Etsy listing images

Having to fill in a total of ten Etsy listing images can feel a little much. But this post will help. This post covers what else you can use to maximize your Etsy listing. Opportunities for you to show your beautiful item off and convert those browsers to customers. Here are several ways and an example of how to maximize those preview images within the listing on Etsy. Your Etsy listing images are the easiest way to improve your chances of getting found in the search The first listing I made on Etsy in 2013 had one…

Why most people fail at selling on Etsy

Why most people fail at selling on Etsy

Why do most people fail to sell on Etsy – either give up or not try enough to win at Etsy selling? Is your Etsy shop in heaven? Did you fail to sell anything on Etsy after putting in 200hrs of hard work? Alternatively, haven’t logged in for a while and eventually moved on and adopted a puppy instead? (actually, it was a cat for me) Selling on Etsy is not easy. It is not simple, and it is not a get rich quick scheme. It is a selling platform that can be used by those with…

20 reasons why you should sell on Etsy

20 reasons why you should sell on Etsy

Etsy is a large growing market of creatives and if you think you’d like to start selling on Etsy but are not entirely convinced, here are the top reasons why you should start Etsy is vast, its a massive marketplace for buyers, the main market is in the US. So why shouldn’t you have some of the same selling pie? Ok, it’s not easy to sell everything on Etsy. The items you are selling have to be good quality, they should have some kind of target market to sell to. You will need to put some effort…