Tagging appears to be one of the most misunderstood parts of setting up an Etsy shop. Here are ten handy tips to help you get your Etsy tags working how Etsy likes them to. 1 – Etsy tags should be
An Ode to Etsy SEO
Let’s talk about that subject, dear friend, It’s a scary one, oh, yes I know, Some call it bad, and some call it mad, And some call it just S.E.O. But it really need not be so daunting, Let’s
Ten Tips for Tax Time
Ten Tips for Tax Time – Most crafters who sell their wares need to declare their earnings to the tax man. Make sure you have found out what the rules are for the area in which you live so you
A Receipt with your parcel – yes or no?
A regular question on the Etsy forums is whether one should enclose a printed receipt when sending out the items you sell online. Here are some of the reasons why I include a receipt with sales from my vintage shop
European Craft Sellers – new EU regulations
From the 13th July 2014 the Distance Trading Standards have been replaced with the new European Union Directive on Consumer Rights. These are the basic laws that all EU based online sellers must follow. Different EU countries may have slight
10 Reasons to buy handmade this Christmas
We all want to get our family and friends the “perfect gift” for Christmas. But finding that item can seem quite an up-hill struggle. Here are some reasons why buying a handmade gift from Etsy, a local fair or shop,
What to Include on your Business Cards – Advice for Craft Sellers
In a previous post I suggested 10 reasons why you might have and use business cards for your crafting shop or business. But what should you put on your business cards? How much information is too much? What can you
Business Cards and Why you Need Them as a Craft Seller
If you sell your art or crafts online or at craft fairs/art shows then you may have considered whether you should have some business cards or not. You may be wondering when and how you would use them. Here are
10 free ways to promote your Etsy store
1 – Get a Twitter account for your store, and tweet all new listings – plus other related snippets etc. Or just make the odd joke or ‘interesting link’ tweet now and then too – to keep your follows interested.
How To Stop Me From Buying Your Things – Quick Hints for Online Craft Sellers
I spend some time browsing on Etsy – looking at all the beautiful hand-made items. It is a great source for birthday presents and such. I also have been buying from eBay for many years, and so thought I would