You’ve probably heard how “easy” it is to make money selling crafts and handmade goods on Etsy. Maybe you know someone who claims they’re “getting rich” just by putting their creations up for sale online. Well, I’m here to bust that myth wide open. Selling successfully on Etsy is far harder than those gurus want…
We all do it – you’re browsing Etsy looking for that perfect handmade gift, and before you know it, you’ve got a cart full of quirky items you never knew you needed. A squished penny with your name on it? Add to cart. A tiny ceramic planter shaped like a sloth? Why not! Those socks…
Have you been thinking about opening up your own Etsy shop but worried about all the fees? I’ve got great news for you. Etsy is offering new shops 40 free listings. That’s like getting $8 of free listings to test out selling on Etsy! I know when I first opened my handmade t-shirt shop, putting…
Have you ever thought about tweaking your Etsy listing descriptions but weren’t sure where to start? Most sellers don’t realize the huge impact small changes to listings can make. In fact, over 60% of Etsy buyers say they’d purchase more if listings had better details. So how exactly can you use words to turn more…
Ever searched Etsy for a product idea only to find a gazillion sellers already selling something similar? It’s beyond frustrating! Makes you wanna scrap your million-dollar idea and mope away. But hold up! Before you throw in the towel, what if I told you some of Etsy’s top dogs started out in crazy crowded markets?…
Have you ever thought about opening an Etsy sticker shop? I certainly hadn’t until recently. To me, stickers seemed like more of a cute hobby than a viable business idea. Boy, was I wrong! After a friend told me she replaced her full-time income selling vinyl stickers, I realized this creative side hustle could actually…