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Sign in Sign in Sign in corporate. Browse Search. Ask a question. User profile for user: Ldjackson Ldjackson More Less. I cover the most recent changes Etsy has made and how your shop can adapt to them here: What is Going on with Etsy?
As Etsy continues to change its algorithm, update its rules, and grow, more and more makers are questioning if Etsy is worth it in The bottom line is, Etsy is worth it IF you make a profit from it. Do you enjoy putting time into your shop or does the idea of starting an Etsy shop excite you? That will be reflected in your results. I used to be filled with dread thinking there was going to be a day I would have to go back on television, have more and more, and bigger and bigger media interviews, or even have to talk to a room full of employees.
You can make your own goals and you can achieve them in a way that makes you happy. Passion must be behind everything you do and only you know what sparks that passion. You may even find running your own website is more rewarding than an Etsy shop because you get more control over the design and functionality of it. For any business to survive, it must have profits. And you must know how much you profit from each sale before you can make solid decisions for your business, such as which sales platforms to use.
As I mention in The Success Planner , profits should be used to determine how much money you put towards growth. Based on your profits, Etsy may be a better fit for your business than a sales channel such as craft shows. There is no profit and no extra money to spend on more supplies, marketing efforts, sales channels, or wages.
You could put more money towards products, marketing, and selling to earn more than you did last month. The expense of selling through Etsy is lower, and lower risk, than selling at a craft show, so if you have lower profit margins, Etsy may be the better choice between the two. However, you may find that making sales through your own website is the best option and may not cut into your profits as much as Etsy does.
You will have domain and hosting fees when running your own website, but those may be lower than Etsy listing fees, depending on your business. Know your profit margins and how much each sales channel eats into them to determine which is the best option for you. Are they likely to search online for your product or visit a store and buy it when shopping for other products? When shopping for a special occasion, most people go to boutiques or department stores so they can try on a gown and see it with all the accessories; the clutch, earrings, necklace, etc.
She wants to see the jewelry in person and try it with the dress before deciding on it. Selling that jewelry wholesale to high-end boutiques carrying special occasion wear would be a better option than selling it through Etsy. In this case, Etsy would be a good option if the proper SEO tactics were in place.
Consider your target market and if those customers typically head online to shop for your product. If the answer is yes, start researching which keywords your target market might type into a search bar and create Etsy listings using those same keywords.
But then the question is; how much? If another sales channel brings you more sales and requires less time and money to make those sales, it deserves more of your time and money. Consider how your products will do when placed next to thousands of listings on Etsy. Will they catch eyes and encourage people to click or get lost in a sea of photos? Different products attract different types of customers and feedback. And, everyone has an opinion.
If a customer receives something different than what they were expecting, based on photos, they may not be happy and leave a negative review. Some people prefer lightweight oils for summer while others want oil-free options to avoid that greasy feeling.
The moisturizer is likely to be too light for some but too heavy for others, and could result in mixed reviews. Obviously, you want customers to be satisfied with their purchase and for everyone to leave a good review. However, if your products read differently online than in person, and are better received when one is able to pick them up, handle them, see the quality, etc. Factor in how easily your products ship and how much it costs to ship. Many sales are abandoned because of high shipping fees.
Also, consider how easy it is for you to stay on top of shipments. Do you have a system in place to track orders, package them for shipping, and get them off to buyers in a timely manner? Many negative reviews left on Etsy shops have to do with wait time or lack of communication from the Etsy seller letting them know when to expect their item. Etsy makes it fairly easy to set up an online shop, especially when comparing it to setting up your own website.
If you want to have an online presence but you have minimal computer skills, Etsy is likely your best option. There are several tutorials that will walk you through how to set up your shop and their interface is pretty user-friendly. Like anything, it will take some time to understand the platform and become comfortable with it, but if you have limited time to do so, my suggestion is to go for Etsy over setting up your own website. Once you become comfortable with using Etsy, you can ease into the idea of starting your own website.
One thing is for sure; Etsy sellers can no longer rely on adding listings to their shop and watching views and sales pour in.
Etsy can help your listings show up in Google searches because Etsy has a good ranking on Google. However, within Etsy, they are constantly changing their algorithm and when and how a listing shows up on the platform.
You decide what appears at the top of the page and you can keep your shoppers focused on your products. Which is absolutely essential to your business. Set your newsletter up today. Etsy may be a good starting point and support for your online business. Do you want to open your own store one day? Perhaps focusing on selling wholesale to retailers is a better path.
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Most of my profit went on ads and fees. All that work on top of postage costs and then they want you to promote free shipping. Ah well, you live and learn. Good luck on Etsy and keep me posted on how it goes! My Etsy shop was closed withdout any serios reason. I work 14 mounth, invewst all my savings and proffit. And they just cut my only finance income I have.
I am very disapointed and feel very naive that I belive them. I play by the rulles, work with high quality materials, every order was handmade with my own hands and personlized, free shipping and fast delivery, I was thinking that I build a brand…. Now I have bills to pay and nothing in my bank account. If you are smart dropshipper you will have huge sucsess in that marketplace. You can buy items on aliexpress and sell it to Etsy, just make new photos and the money will flow. That is the lesson I learn from Etsy.
All shops in my nishe was scam and fake, but they sell. They charged me a significant amount of money on my account without my knowledge. I messaged them about it and never received a response. It is not the same here as it is at other big selling platforms. Trust is an issue. Interesting article.
I have both higher priced and lower priced items in my Etsy store, so the profit per sale varies. Both iCraftGifts and selling from my website have their pros and cons. Thanks so much for this post. So far the time vs. I guess time will tell and I have to continue to stock my shop to give it a fair chance. Thanks again. I have been on Etsy for 9 years as of February. It took a few years to get going but the shop recently hit the sales mark at the end of April and I do like the platform.
I work full-time and run my craft business on the side so I need the online side of p. I also did not mind that it took a few years to get going. I also get irritated about offering free shipping.
I like to hold that out as an extra incentive. Overall, I am satisfied with Etsy but my shop was not an instant success. It took time and effort and lots of learning.
I am grateful for the opportunity this platform provided for me. When I started my business three years ago, it honestly felt like etsy was the only real option to get my stuff out there. Just from talking to my customers I know most people who buy from me are looking for toys for baby showers- and my machine washable and soft yarn are my greatest selling points.
All my customers ask me if I have an etsy- and I feel like I need to keep my shop open just to have something to show since designing my own website feels overwhelming. Very frustrating. Still the same crash error message today. Thanks a lot for the tip!! I cleared both and now the app works perfectly! Sign In Help. Learn more here.
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Did you mean:. RiverChaosStudi os Post Crafter. Etsy app for Android not working. Labels 1. Labels Etsy App. Translate to English There was a problem fetching the translation. All forum topics Previous Topic Next Topic. Accepted Solutions. Re: Etsy app for Android not working. I haven't encountered this myself yet. Reply Loading SabbySwag Registered Buyer. Same issue for me as well. Same problem here. It was working this morning. Since this afternoon I can't even open it.
LullabyQuiltsan dMore Crafty Poster. Exactly the same problem here! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Hopefully they realize it's a problem soon. Best, Tj. I just tried to report this issue to Etsy, only to find there's no actual support address! App just crashes.
I didn't see any place to let someone know about this.
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