2024 Prep Crash Course – “Products” Module #3_ Predicting 2024 Trends
2024 Prep Crash Course – “Products” Module #3: Predicting 2024 Trends

In our third installment of “Projects,” we look at the strategies and insights that Etsy sellers like you can use to forecast sales trends. As with our previous entry, take a moment to step back and take a deep breath

2024 Prep Crash Course – “Products” Module #2_ Analyzing Your Unsuccessful Products
2024 Prep Crash Course – “Products” Module #2: Analyzing Your Unsuccessful Products

We started off our look at “Projects” (one of the modules in this crash course) with a happy exercise: an analytical look at what contributed to the success of your most successful products. That’s to take the sting out of

2024 Prep Crash Course – “Products” Module #1_ Analyzing Your Successful Products
2024 Prep Crash Course – “Products” Module #1: Analyzing Your Successful Products

If you want to grow, the first question you should ask yourself is, “What am I doing right?” Hard work is sometimes the answer. It’s not always luck. It is sometimes the price. Whatever the reason for one of your

Is it worth targeting unofficial holidays with your handmade products on Etsy?

Imagine this – a sea of passionate shoppers racing against the clock to score the perfect purchase. But contrary to mass assumption, it’s not Black Friday, nor is it Christmas. Instead, it’s something like National Sock Day or International Dog

Top metrics to track: What are the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in a successful Etsy strategy

Are you an Etsy seller eager to boost your shop’s performance but unsure where to start? Although your achievements on the platform depend on many things, your success ultimately comes down to metrics. In the following sections, we share and

Superior Customer Service: Post-Purchase Support and Addressing Customer Concerns

Your reputation is everything. What might take you years to build on your own can collapse overnight if you are not on top of things. And this is true not only in life, but for the reputation of your online

Increasing Sales Through Upselling and Cross-Promotion

In the bustling marketplace of Etsy, where creativity flourishes and artisanal products shine, the pursuit of success extends beyond individual sales. Elevating your Etsy business involves maximizing the value of each customer interaction, and that’s where upselling and cross-promotion come

How to handle rude or nasty customers

Even if you’re personally having a great day and everything is looking good across your online merchandising landscape, eventually you are going to come across a customer (or potential customer) who is just not going to play nice. You will

How Do You Know If You’re Ready to Turn Your Side-Hustle into Your Day Job?

Beginning a career as a seller on Etsy is a journey into the creative world, one that frequently starts out as a hobby or a side business driven by a burning desire. Your Etsy shop is thriving, and the demand

From passion to profit: A guide to transforming your hobby into a top-selling Etsy gig

If you’re a crafter with a hobby, Etsy is the place to be. The platform offers artists the opportunity to showcase their unique handmade gems and connect with a global audience. In the following sections, we’ll walk you through the