With the new year comes new year's resolutions. Setting goals at the beginning of the year helps the go-getter and procrastinator alike stay focused all year long. Goals set this time of year are often abandoned because they're not SMART goals. SMART is an acronym that...
When I found myself in the long line at the Post Office at 4:30pm on December 22nd, I decided it was time to take a break from my Etsy shop for the holidays. Whether you've had slow sales or been slammed, it's likely time to...
Craft fairs and holiday markets are the best shows of the year. Many handmade vendors earn a good portion of their profits for the year at these jam-packed shows with loose holiday wallets. With so much traffic, winter craft fairs are the best opportunity to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Etsy has been working to provide sellers with tools, but they've also opened up their data for Etsy Apps to fill in the gaps. These seller tools can provide insights, alerts and analysis of your shop. The CraftCult Treasury Widget will embed a treasury box on your...
Your items are made, photos are taken and you're ready to list your wares on Etsy. Now comes the challenge of pricing your goods. The pressure to stay competitive and the desire for your first sale will likely play a part in your initial pricing...
Etsy makes selling sound easy, but learning the basics of the site can be like drinking from a fire hose. No need to panic, I have a breakdown of some of the Etsy basics that every seller should be aware of as they start their...