Little-Known Etsy Features

Sep 7th, 2011 | Etsy Tips

Big sites have a way of accumulating little secrets – features that were put in long ago, tips that have been forgotten, and vestigial quirks. Etsy is no exception. I’m covering three of these little secrets today that even die-hard Etsy sellers might not know about – item previews, Site Search and shipping tricks. Etsy ...

Etsy Spotlight: Mel’s Art Buffet

Sep 6th, 2011 | Etsy Spotlight

Melissa from Mel’s Art Buffet is an office manager by day, creative whirlwind by night. She’s turned Celiac disease from a burden to inspiration by re-imagining her favorite foods with seed beads and polymer clay. Self-diagnosed with AADD (Artistic Attention Deficit Disorder), Mel always has three or four project in progress and pushes...

Friday’s Fast Five: Etsy Basics

Sep 2nd, 2011 | Fast Five

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 adventure. There is a team for everything and everyone on ...

Do Giveaways Work?

Sep 1st, 2011 | Etsy Tips

Can giving away your product lead to more sales? Etsy sellers are banking on it. The Etsy forums are abuzz with sellers looking to increase exposure in the slow summer months. It seems counter-intuitive that offering free product would make you money, and it’s not uncommon to be on the losing end of this bargain. I ...

Twitter for Etsy Sellers

Aug 27th, 2011 | Etsy Tips

Breaking through on Twitter is tough. Chris Zielski of Copper Leaf Studios joins us in this guest blog to show you how to get the most out of Twitter as an Etsy seller and crafty entrepreneur. Twitter gets a bad rap; it’s known as the largest venue in the world to post what you had for lunch. I’ve heard ...

Friday’s Fast Five: Descriptions

Aug 26th, 2011 | Fast Five

Everyone on Etsy is talking lately about the importance of titles and tags for SEO (Search Engine Optimization). Just don’t forget about your descriptions! Descriptions are the place where you can be creative, tell a story and draw a customer in. Descriptions are critical for SEO and, more importantly, for helping your customer get a ...

Undiscovered Treasures: Jenna Baker Jewelry Design

Aug 25th, 2011 | Etsy Spotlight, Undiscovered Treasures

Jenna Baker of Jenna Baker Jewelry designs jewelry out of her studio in Apex, North Carolina. She uses precious metal clay, a material made of metal particles and a binding agent so that it can be sculpted like clay. Come sneak a peek into how this unique art is made and the beautiful results. I ...

What is Etsy’s Surprise?

Aug 23rd, 2011 | Editorial

Last week, Etsy announced a new way to promote listings on search pages by dropping links to the Etsy Surprise site in newsletters, Twitter and Facebook. Later, the Etsy CEO made the Surprise even more public with an Etsy blog post. Exactly what the Surprise is remains a mystery, but enough information is leaked to consider ...

Friday’s Fast Five: Slow Summer Sales

Aug 19th, 2011 | Fast Five

Whether you’re new to Etsy and waiting for your first sale or a seasoned veteran, the summer slump can get you down. I employ the time-honored strategy of impatiently refreshing my activity feed. If that doesn’t work, why not be proactive and utilize the down time? Make the most of slow sales and discover what ...

Beaded Cord Necklace

Aug 17th, 2011 | Craft Tutorials

Create this beaded cord necklace in 15 minutes for $5. You heard me, this necklace is super easy to make, fun and affordable. I am always searching for a last minute gift for a friend – this fits the bill to a T. This necklace can be made by anyone – regardless of their jewelry ...