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...
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...
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...
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. [hr] Twitter gets a bad rap; it's known as the largest venue in the world...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Etsy caused quite a stir this August by switching the default sorting in search results to Relevancy instead of Most Recent. Etsy has attempted to help forlorn sellers with advice, videos and rule updates related to the change. The advice from Etsy is scattered over a dozen...