What is the size of the different handmade categories of items on Etsy and does it impact sales?

The handmade category on Etsy is undoubtedly one of the most popular and opportunity-rich markets on the platform. This is only natural, as the online store attracts users interested in unique, authentic and aesthetically pleasing items. But there are so many different sub-niches in the space that sellers often struggle to identify where to start. […]
Everything You Wanted To Know About “Alt Text” On Etsy

When setting up how you wish to sell to the world, who do you see? Young people? Older people? People who look like you? Someone familiar to you? Or is your target audience something else entirely? However you categorize who you are trying to include, it’s doubtful that you’re thinking of anyone to disclude. Of […]
How Sale Samurai Boosted Fanwrap’s Etsy Store – Case Study

My social circle, like anyone’s tends to be made up of my peers. In my case, it’s largely small-to medium sized businesses that specialize in toys, consumer products and housewares. Several of these companies, like mine, do double duty: licensed products for wholesale to large retail/ecommerce outlets small-batch, original product for direct-to-consumer sales One of […]
Asking For The Right Price Is Half The Battle: How To Build An Effective Pricing Strategy On Etsy

When it comes to selling on Etsy, one of the most daunting parts of creating your strategy is pricing. Without a doubt, pricing can make or break your performance as a Seller. It can turn your handmade crafts and creative products into success stories or leave them in the shadows. Considering the weight pricing has […]
How Important Is It To Have A Large And Diverse Inventory On Etsy?

Growing a Seller profile on Etsy is both rewarding and demanding. The basic steps are to choose a niche that you want to tap into, create attractive products, and activate your listings to attract potential buyers. But if you’re looking to evolve and advance in the space, there are also a ton of other details […]
Sale Samurai’s Listing Creator: Listing Your Products On Etsy Has Never Been This Easy

What if there was a way for you to list your products on Etsy with a helping hand from a knowing friend? Consider Sale Samurai’s Listing Creator just that. This module was designed to assist you with not only creating but also optimizing your listings. And doing so has never been this easy. Wondering how […]
How To Optimize Your Etsy Listings Like A Pro (May 2022 Search Algorithm Update)

The number of Sellers on Etsy is skyrocketing. From 4.4 million in 2020 to 7.5 million in 2021, Etsy is becoming ever more competitive. As a result, the platform is looking at new ways to differentiate Sellers from each other, help customers find what they are looking for, and ultimately improve the search and user […]
How To Use Sale Samurai’s Search Tool To Establish A Winning Etsy Strategy

There’s never been a better time to sell on Etsy. The platform is extremely popular. Product variety is huge. Prices and shipping options are great. However, if you want to do great, instead of just OK, you need a winning strategy that focuses on listings optimization. One of the first ways to do this is […]
Does Free Shipping Increase Sales On Etsy? Yes, If You Do It Right!

Free shipping has become synonymous with the e-commerce experience and buyers are used to getting a lot of value from every transaction, albeit through hidden costs. Of course, there is no such thing as free shipping. Whether it’s the customer paying through memberships (looking at you Amazon) or Sellers on Etsy dipping into their margins, […]
Looking For Business-Defining Etsy insights? Just Get The Sale Samurai Chrome Extension

With more than 3 million active Sellers on Etsy, it’s unquestionably a challenge to get your products in front of potential buyers, especially if you’re new to the platform or lacking experience. Etsy Sellers must explore every avenue to discover those top keywords and make their listings stand out. This includes product page optimization for […]