Why Sell on Etsy? Etsy is a marketplace where people around the world connect, both online and offline, to make, sell and buy unique goods. They believe in re-imagining commerce and their marketplace attracts buyers who are looking for items that are personal and stylish, making Etsy a gr...
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Etsy is centralized. If you sell anything vintage, handmade, custom-made, etc. Etsy is your arena. On other platforms, you will face competition from oodles of sellers, who might not even belong to your genre. E.g., Amazon, eBay, etc. as a budding craft seller if you choose any of ...
If you’re an eBay, Amazon, or Etsy seller, warehouse shipper, or an e-tailer of any sort, then you’ve come to the right place. We created this blog to help businesses like yours learn the ins and outs of online shipping, catch and capitalize on the latest ecommerce trends, streamli...
Years ago I wrote a post about getting organized with my DIY Office-in-a-Box. I still get emails about this idea, so I thought I needed to update it with more information. Organize Your Business with an Office-in-a-Box Over the years of selling on Etsy I’ve learned that no matter...
For many women, Etsy is a great place to start out. According to the company, 87% of their 1.7 million sellers identify as women, and 63% of sellers on the platform are under the age of 45. Close to a third of Etsy-preneurs say that their work on the site is their sole ...
You’re right that you should take some time to think of a great name (more on that in the next section – Section 2: Brand Your Etsy Shop). But the name you enter here can change until youopen your shop. So, don’t let having the perfect shop name stop you from completing the ...
Keep in mind that all items on Etsy must be custom, handmade, vintage, or craft supplies. Be aware of Etsy fees Even though Etsy’s fees might seem small at first when you collect all of these little charges over time, they can end up eating your profits. ...
Etsy is a straightforward platform for both customers and sellers. To get started on Etsy, you just need to create an account, choose a username, and then head to the "Sell" section of their site to open up your shop (which we'll talk more about). ...
How to sell on Etsy FAQ How much does it cost to use Etsy to sell? Some sellers are charged a one-time setup free for opening an Etsy shop. It costs 20¢ to list a product on Etsy. Products sold on Etsy incur a 6.5% transaction fee. International sales are subject to additional ...