So, I found out this morning that FedEx is offering Etsy Sellers a pretty decent discount. 21% off on Express {won’t be using that much} and 20% off on most other shipping services that are used by the typical Etsy seller. For me, the main draw is FedEx Ground as an option to UPS or… [read more]
Etsy – The Greatest Dream-Come-True Machine Ever Invented!
I don’t mean to be too dramatic, but I really believe it when I say that, when we talk about Etsy, we’re talking about one of the greatest dream-come-true machines ever invented. Just think of the opportunity for anyone at all to create, market, and sell a product to millions of people who are actively… [read more]
Using Twitter For An Etsy Business
Have you started to realize the amazing benefits of Twitter to your Etsy business? Like other social media platforms, Twitter really does hold great potential to help you reach out, meet new people, and promote your wonderful work! Twitter Introduces Real People As the EverythingEtsy Twitter account has grown, I’ve met more and more sweet… [read more]
Use Convo Signatures to Build Your Reach
You’re just one person, right? Most of us are, though we may feel like more than one sometimes! As one person, the challenges of marketing our Etsy business can seem overwhelming sometimes. At first it can be hard. Sometimes it seems like nobody is noticing anything you’re doing at all. It can feel like a… [read more]
Slow Sales? Spice It Up With 10 Easy Tips!
{MiMi Nouveau} When sales slow down, it’s time to spice up your shop! For whatever reason, everyone experiences slow times with their shops. Take advantage of this time and prepare for those sales to come. You’ll be glad you did! Here’s a few tips to get you going…in no particular order. 1. Spice up the… [read more]
USPS Shipping Assistant Makes Life A Little Easier!
Compare pricing, determine postage, print labels and more right from your PC. One of the not-so-fun parts of success on Etsy can be the trips to the post office! Our local branch sometimes get backed-up with lines that run right out the door! It can take as much as an hour on a really bad… [read more]
Improve Etsy Sales Using Color Names — Or Just For Fun
If this isn’t the idea of the century, it’s close. Well, maybe I’m biased because I’m a complete color fanatic and this post just gets me all tingly. Here’s the source of my good vibes: I found a cool site where you can see the name for any color. Kimberly, The Color I had no… [read more]
50 Free and Easy Custom Business Cards
Hi! I’m Tim… Kim’s husband. I’m the one who designs the free banners and makes sure the blog doesn’t break down. I also write most of the posts in the “Running Your Etsy Business” Category. I’ve got a post for you today that surprises me a little bit. It surprises me because I’ve usually been… [read more]
Free Etsy Banner ? — 10 More Added!
Even though it is still not warming up the way it’s supposed to in March, we’ve got springtime colors in mind today and thought maybe some colorful Etsy banners might put some spring in your step! See the Free Etsy Banners Page for over two dozen free banners! With the additon of ten new ones… [read more]
8 New Free Etsy Banners — And a Page to Call Home
Did you know that we’ve got free banners for your Etsy Shop? We’re adding more regularly and now are up to a whopping selection of seventeen! It seemed easier to put them all in one place from now on, so we’ll just keep adding to the top of the new page for Free Etsy Banners.… [read more]
Five Great Reasons to Start an Etsy Shop
One of the most amazing things about Etsy is the diversity of the sellers and buyers you find there! The Etsy community includes people from all over the world and from every walk of life; all with at least one thing in common, they love handmade! Love for art and creating and independance are all… [read more]