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]
Sell on Etsy {and nowhere else?}
Selling on Etsy and only on Etsy? I think it’s entirely “smart thinking” for a new company to form with the idea that they will only sell on Etsy. Forever. The first and most important reason I think that is because of the Etsy brand. If you make a great product and take great pictures… [read more]
Success on Etsy {It’s a Sure Thing}
Being successful on Etsy is a sure thing. Hmmpfff…you say? Don’t scoff, it’s a true statement. Would you doubt any of these statements? Someone is going to move-in to the new house being built down the block. My husband is going to get a speeding ticket because he always drives 20mph over the limit. I… [read more]
20 Ways to Promote Your Etsy Shop with Discounts
Do you want to increase your sales and profits? I know that’s a no-brainer question, but are you doing anything to promote your sales? Having a great product is a start, but you have to sell it to be successful! Discount codes and sales are a popular way to help someone go from a “maybe… [read more]
Twenty Ways To Get More Traffic To Your Etsy Shop
One of the cool things about Etsy is that you can sell as much as you can make! There are no limits, other than the fact that you have to sleep! And you may have kids to feed, and a house to clean, but hey, you gotta pay the bills, right? (or get money to… [read more]
How-To: Photograph Your Work For Sale On Etsy
Second only to having a good product, product photography is hands down the most important part of increasing your sales on Etsy! There are some truly helpful articles posted at The Storque on this subject and I’ll give you some links at the end of the post if you want to read more in depth.… [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]
Renewing Items on Etsy
Photo by Shana’s Shop Do you renew? Renewing items in my Etsy shop has been a big part of my success with Flashy Fish. If you only re-list when something sells, you’re missing out on a great selling tool. When you renew an item you are listing an item that hasn’t sold. It’s like a new… [read more]
Promote Your Etsy Shop – Postcard Giveaway
Have you started to prepare for your holiday sales yet? Well, it’s time to get moving! Here are some tips to help get you on the right track this year, and have you ready in time for the holiday rush. Start adding your holiday items to your shop for those early shoppers. I sold some… [read more]
Fabric Shoppers Unite – Project 95
What is Project 95? It’s a network of independent quilt and fabric shops who have joined forces to promote shopping independents. Only 5 percent of fabric shops are independents! Isn’t it nice to have local fabric shops? They need support from us! To find a local fabric or quilt shop, click here. Just enter your… [read more]
Using Etsy to Build Local Business
Did you know that Etsy has a “geo-locator”?Sure enough, if you tell Etsy where you’re located on the map, it could help increase your local business! Use Etsy to Build Local Business It used to be that the only way you could be “discovered” by local shops, buyers, and kindred spirits was to get a… [read more]
Time Your Listings to Peak Hours — Get More Sales
As Etsy sellers, we’re always looking for ways to help increase sales! We love it when the email inbox lights up with sold items, especially when it happens overnight, while we’re sleeping! That’s cool! One of the ways to make this happen is to list and re-list items at the best times of day. The… [read more]