How to prepare for the Christmas holiday season as a seller on Etsy
The last quarter of 2021 saw Etsy acquiring 13 million new buyers representing a 76.7% increase on the same period from the previous year. Representing a 118% increase compared to the same period in 2020, this year’s festive season is likely to exceed all expectations. Considered the year’s “gold rush”, the December holiday season leading […]
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. […]
Wrought iron home décor on Etsy: Niche size, bestsellers, and best practices to follow
Wrought iron is a specific type of metal art that involves heating followed by artistic warping. This process of changing the shape of the metal yields beautiful home decor pieces ranging from the small to the very large. The ironmongers amongst you may be wondering if the Etsy platform allows for market penetration and targeting. […]
How to do Etsy Listings The Right Way And Stay Ahead of Competition
Your products are ready, and you have a plan: everything’s going up into your Etsy store and you’re going to sit back and watch the sales come pouring in. And then… they don’t. And you wait, and wait, and nothing happens. You see what you have to offer, you’ve worked very hard to make it […]
How big are custom-made SVG and PNG files on Etsy, what are the most popular categories and niches?
Is graphic design one of your skills? Are you looking to diversify your Etsy portfolio and attract more traffic to your listings? Here’s a cool idea that we’re sure you’ll love – put your graphic design capabilities to use and tap into the custom-made SVG and PNG file market on the platform. That’s right. Even […]
What Are Pet Owners Buying Their Pets for the Holidays?
When looking at our online POD stores, it’s easy to get caught up in what people want to wear. What’s the hottest fashion right now? What seasonal items should you stock? So many choices, and your unique designs are going to be all over them. But what if the items your customers, or potential new […]
The Wonderful World of Enamel Pins
Trends come and trends go. For every evolving craze like Pokemon that lasts for decades, there are a thousand “pet rocks”. To keep regular sales going, you want to stock your stores with as much merchandise as possible that has some measure of longevity. And one trendy item we’ve spied on for a while is […]
“Evergreen” Products: Comparing POD Supplier Prices For Etsy Sellers
For the un-initiated, Print-On-Demand (or POD) is an order fulfillment method in which things are printed as soon as an order is placed, frequently without order minimums. This fact is one of this process’ main strengths. POD allows you to develop custom designs for a wide range of products and sell them under your own […]
KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) that you should know as an Etsy shop owner
For many of us, we wait to see what is selling out of our Etsy stores and what sells best. This is a natural thing many of us do to measure if we are handling our businesses the right way. And when we see a bump in sales? Naturally, we must be on the right […]
Advantages of Having An Etsy Store Versus Another Type Of Shop
You know Etsy. You love Etsy. It’s where you get all your cool stuff. And it’s also where you either sell your own cool stuff, or where you’re thinking about setting up shop. But you probably also see other people setting up dedicated eCommerce sites. Does one lead to the other? What are the benefits […]