I made a treasury on Etsy the other day. This itself isn't surprising - I make at least 10 treasuries a month. This one was different. I made a treasury without thinking about team requirements. I made a treasury without intending to promote it. I made...
I have a confession to make. I'm a stat-aholic. If you're like me, you already know you have a problem. At first, you told yourself that you were keeping in tune with your shop. Who can run a successful shop without seeing where visitors are...
Lots of Etsy sellers are starting blogs to promote their craft, connect with other artists and bare their soul to the world. Writing is hard work, so it's easy to get distracted with all the bells and whistles you can sprinkle on your new blog....
Something's amiss for businesses on Facebook. I have 300 Facebook fans on my business page - on average, only 40 people see my posts. If you've experienced the same, you're not alone. Facebook has been narrowing the reach of your posts for years. The fans...
Etsy’s reputation as the darling of handmade is starting to crumble. It's a strange place to be for Etsy; throughout its history, sellers and customers alike have been near-giddy about the company and the site. Etsy filled an important void in the online market –...
Last week, Etsy announced a big change to their feedback system. Renamed to Etsy Reviews, the new feedback uses a five-star rating system and does away with buyer feedback entirely. It has a host of features designed to build a stronger platform for feedback and...
Kathy Jeffords of The Dreamy Giraffe is the epitome of a self-made Etsy tycoon. She abruptly quit her job just before her niece was born and sold [abbr title="ACEOs (Art Cards, Editions and Originals) are miniature, collectible art cards that measure 2.5x3.5 inches."]ACEOs[/abbr] on eBay on a...
Dust accumulated on my website and Etsy shop during 2012 as I quietly disappeared for a year on maternity leave. In December, I finally lifted the cover and discovered that things were just as I left them. It was a bit surreal, like walking into...
This week, Etsy announced that the feedback system is on deck for a much-needed overhaul. There's a seller survey open until April 28th to collect opinions and comments from sellers. I encourage all Etsy sellers to participate; it's rare to see Etsy casting such a wide net when planning...
Kelly Mendenhall of Three Leaf Floral is an up-and-coming floral designer and mother of two based in Grand Junction, CO. After working with brides and mother-in-laws for years, she's developed a keen insight into the wedding world. Kelly took some time out of her pollen-coated...