The Etsy team has created a full-featured marketplace for handmade and vintage artisans. In six short years, the site has grown as a user-friendly, well designed hub for artists, crafters and collectors alike. Even this beloved purveyor of handmade isn't without its imperfections and missing...
The ins and outs of communication can be tricky on Etsy. You want to make sure you are talking to your customers, but don't want to spam them with unsolicited emails. These five simple tips can help you navigate the fine line between too little...
Shipping has been a source of frustration since opening my Etsy shop. I've taken a bite out of my profits more than once by not charging enough, and the first few times I shipped products internationally it was a circus. I've done so many things...
Buyers and sellers alike have been wishing for a long time that Etsy would allow names to be changed. Well, the time is almost here. Etsy announced this week that on October 18th, shop owners will be allowed to change their shop names. Many sellers...
Decorating for Halloween doesn't have to be expensive. With these DIY Halloween decorations, your home will be ready for all the little goblins and gouls in no time. The creative Michele Made Me blog has a fantastic idea for a creepy Halloween decoration that can be...
Any kid will tell you the most essential trick-or-treat gear for All Hallows' Eve is a bucket, pail or sack to fill to the brim with candy. The costume is just a means to an end. This Halloween, make the candy bucket as cute as...
Etsy is filled with beautiful treasuries - there's one on the front page right now. These curated collections are a great way to connect with other artists. Today's tips will help you get started with treasuries - or improve if you haven't had much luck...
Last week, Etsy announced a new way to shop for Fashion, Home & Garden, and Kids items. The new pages are almost entirely curated content, though sellers can sneak into the museum with a little ingenuity. Etsy didn't name the feature; I've taken to calling...
Costume shops aren't as affordable as they used to be - these days you'll fork over fifty bucks just to have a flimsy foam Angry Birds outfit. It was hard enough being a poseur in high school, ditch the reputation with a unique Halloween costume...
Winter strikes early for purveyors of handmade holiday gifts. It may seem premature to start preparing for the winter season with Halloween a month away - but Etsy sellers are already kicking it into gear. These tips will help you prepare for the upcoming months...