Handmade Sellers

Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner, and that means it's time to start thinking about your Etsy shop and how you can make the most of the world's biggest handmade seller event of the year – Etsy's Cyber Week. Many shoppers start their holiday shopping during Cyber Week, which runs from Friday, November 18, to Wednesday, November 30.

As a handmade seller on Etsy, you likely put a lot of time and care into each and every one of your products. But how can you ensure that your items stand out during this hectic time of year?

In this episode, we'll share tips on boosting your sales and reaching more new buyers than ever before. So whether you're a seasoned Etsy seller or just getting started, listen for some great tips on making this Cyber Week a success!

What you'll Learn

• Pricing for profit
• Growing your email list and social media
• Offering something new to your customers

Resources for Handmade Sellers:

• FREE Etsy Webinar: 3 Simple Strategies to Grow your Etsy Shop Sales now! 
• Get 1:1 coaching for your shop: Join the Membership here!
• Join our FREE Facebook Group, Etsy Sales & Marketing Strategies for Handmade Sellers here!

In this episode, we will share the success story of Kylie Loy, an illustrator and designer from Melbourne, Australia, and the owner of two successful Etsy shops – ‘HappyJoyGraphics’ and ‘HappyJoyDecor.’ In just 18 months, she has grown her business exponentially, taking it from $1,000 a month in sales to $2-5,000 a month.

Her success is even more impressive when you consider that she is a participant in our Etsy Accelerator program, which provides Etsy sellers access to exclusive resources and mentorship designed to boost their visibility and sales.

Kylie is a shining example of what’s possible when you put your mind to it and take advantage of the opportunities available to you. She is a true success story and an Etsy Accelerator success story! If you are thinking of starting an Etsy shop, or are already running one, then listen to this to learn more about Kylie’s journey and how she was able to achieve such great success in such a short period of time.

What you'll Learn

• Being productive on Etsy for the past 18 months out of her 10 year journey
• Making products and stuff that people want
• Etsy Accelerator as a community: SEO, sales, and marketing

"I really love the community side of it (Etsy Accelerator). There were many times when you weren't available, but there's always someone who knows something else or more than what you do in those groups. So never be afraid to ask a question. And most, nine times out of ten, the question you're thinking, everyone else is thinking anyway. You've just got to be the brave one to ask the question."

-Kylie Loy

Connect with Kylie Loy

• Kylie's Etsy Shops: HappyJoyGraphics and HappyJoyDecor
• Website: HappyJoyDecor
• Instagram: @happyjoygraphics and @happyjoydecor
• Facebook: Happy Joy Graphics and Happy Joy Decor
• Pinterest: Happy Joy Graphics and Happy Joy Decor

Resources for Handmade Sellers:

• FREE Etsy Webinar: 3 Simple Strategies to Grow your Etsy Shop Sales now! 
• Get 1:1 coaching for your shop: Join the Membership here!
• Join our FREE Facebook Group, Etsy Sales & Marketing Strategies for Handmade Sellers here!

When it comes to selling on Etsy, there are many ways you can go about doing so. You can do what you think works best for your business or try out the strategies of other sellers. But are you ready to grow your Etsy sales like never before? That's what our Etsy Accelerator is all about! It's a community of sellers who are willing to learn proven sales and marketing strategies that can take your business to a level you've only dreamed of. 

In this episode, our guest, Casa Johns, has been a part of our Etsy Accelerator group for six weeks and she's already seeing fantastic results - including going from $5K in sales to $10K in just 60 days. Casa sells porch signs, door hangers, home decors & bleached tees in her Etsy shop. Make sure not to miss this episode as Casa also talks about her journey and what she learned along the way.

What you'll Learn

• How did Casa started making her wooden decors
• How joining Jenny's program helped Casa improve her sales and stats tremendously on Etsy
• The importance of having websites in helping your social media and presence grow further

-Casa Johns

Connect with Casa Johns

• Casa's Etsy Shop: CJsThreadAndTimber
• Instagram: @cjsthreadandtimber
• Facebook: CJs Thread & Timber

Resources for Handmade Sellers on Etsy

• FREE Etsy Webinar: 3 Simple Strategies to Grow your Etsy Shop Sales now! 
• Get 1:1 coaching for your shop: Join the Membership here!
• Join our FREE Facebook Group, Etsy Sales & Marketing Strategies for Handmade Sellers here!

While the ongoing pandemic has been tough on businesses, it has also presented an opportunity for e-commerce businesses to thrive. Online platforms such as Etsy have seen a surge in popularity as people shop from the safety of their homes.

The holiday season is a make-or-break time for many small businesses. Small businesses such as our Etsy shops are often the first to feel the effects of a recession as consumers tighten their spending. If you're an Etsy seller, you might be feeling the pressure to make sure your shop is recession-proof and ready for the holiday rush.

Don't worry – we're here to help! In this episode, I'll share five tips on how to recession-proof your Etsy shop safely and securely to get through the upcoming holiday season. By following these tips, you can rest assured that your shop will be ready for whatever the holidays throw your way.

What you'll Learn

• The importance of knowing your listing stats
• Creating a following for feedback
• Being aware of your numbers and trends
• Looking and assessing your quarterly needs
• Sticking to your planned budget

Resources for Handmade Sellers:

• FREE Etsy Webinar: 3 Simple Strategies to Grow your Etsy Shop Sales now! 
• Get 1:1 coaching for your shop: Join the Membership here!
• Join our FREE Facebook Group, Etsy Sales & Marketing Strategies for Handmade Sellers here!

As the leaves begin to change color and the air gets crisp, we know that Fall is right around the corner. And with Fall comes a whole new set of trends to get excited about! As an Etsy seller, it's essential to ensure your product line is on trend to attract buyers and keep them coming back.

To help you get started, we've put together a list of Fall Etsy trends that are expected to be popular this 2022. Whether adding a new product, updating a current product, or redoing cover photos to a more current and trending lifestyle picture, there are plenty of trend opportunities to get creative and stand out from the competition.

What you'll Learn

• The fall color trends you don't want to miss
• Eye-catching home décor, accessories, and jewelry trends
• Personalization that stands out from the crowd

Resources for Handmade Sellers:

• FREE Etsy Webinar: 3 Simple Strategies to Grow your Etsy Shop Sales now! 
• Get 1:1 coaching for your shop: Join the Membership here!
• Join our FREE Facebook Group, Etsy Sales & Marketing Strategies for Handmade Sellers here!

Have you ever wondered why some sellers rank so high on Etsy search while others seem to get lost in the shuffle? SEO is the reason. It's a strategic process that requires constant tweaking and optimization. If you are not familiar with SEO best practices, it can be challenging to get noticed among the thousands of other sellers on Etsy.

In this episode, we'll look at the three (3) common mistakes sellers make that push them lower in the Etsy search algorithm. This is not only important for your Etsy shop but also for your website and any other online store you may have.

What you'll Learn

• Having a research strategy for your SEO
• Why using broad terms and short titles will hurt you in the algorithm
• The 5 Day Etsy SEO Visibility Challenge



Resources for Handmade Sellers:

• FREE Etsy Webinar: 3 Simple Strategies to Grow your Etsy Shop Sales now! 
• Get 1:1 coaching for your shop: Join the Membership here!
• Join our FREE Facebook Group, Etsy Sales & Marketing Strategies for Handmade Sellers here!

Etsy is a great platform to sell handmade goods. The Etsy audience has demographically proven to be very receptive to handmade products over the years. But sometimes, even with all the potential customers, there are on Etsy, you can still struggle to find success. This can happen for various reasons, but one of the main reasons it happens is because you aren't taking full advantage of all the marketing opportunities that Etsy gives you!

One of the most effective ways to grow your Etsy sales, audience, and engagement is through posting. Whether you post regularly or this is a new endeavor, there are several simple but effective posts that you can do this week that will help boost your business. If you're just getting started with Etsy or looking to grow your shop's presence, these five simple posts that Jenny will share on this episode can help you make a significant impact bring in sales, and increase engagement for your business.

What you'll Learn

• Letting your audience know you're creating for them
• Infusing your posts with your personality and branding
• Building excitement and scarcity for your audience

Resources for Handmade Sellers:

• FREE Etsy Webinar: 3 Simple Strategies to Grow your Etsy Shop Sales now! 
• Get 1:1 coaching for your shop: Join the Membership here!
• Join our FREE Facebook Group, Etsy Sales & Marketing Strategies for Handmade Sellers here!

If you are an Etsy seller, or you want to be, then having a collaboration is one way to get more revenue. Etsy collaborations can bring together powerhouses in the same niche market and lead to networking opportunities that will boost your Etsy business. In today's episode, Jennifer Jeremiah joins us in going over some of the best ways for Etsy sellers to find and establish potential collaborators.

Jennifer wants to make a better Earth for future generations and uses her businesses, The Conscious Cloth and Lifecycle Apparel, as examples. Her businesses make organic reusable materials such as facial rounds and nursing pads which Jennifer believes can help people have a more sustainable lifestyle.

What you'll Learn

• Establishing shop collaborations and brand awareness
• Jennifer’s experience with shop collaborations
• The impact of shop collaboration on your sales and followers

"The biggest thing that I think a lot of the other shops and I appreciated were we are literally sharing customers" 

- Jennifer Jeremiah

Connect with Jennifer Jeremiah

• Visit Jennifer's Etsy Shops at The Conscious Cloth and Lifecycle Apparel
• Jennifer's LinkedIn

Resources for Handmade Sellers:

• FREE Etsy Webinar: 3 Simple Strategies to Grow your Etsy Shop Sales now! 
• Get 1:1 coaching for your shop: Join the Membership here!
• Join our FREE Facebook Group, Etsy Sales & Marketing Strategies for Handmade Sellers here!

Etsy is a unique and the go-to online marketplace for handcrafted items, vintage goods and supplies. While Etsy is perfect for small businesses, it can be difficult to find your true bestsellers and make the most out of SEO on Etsy.

It is important to know how your customers search for products on Etsy. If you have several listings for similar items, it's important to know which listing is getting the most traffic and sales. It maybe that a particular item is what your customer is actually looking for instead of a different item in the same category.

In this episode, we’re going to help you learn how to identify your true bestsellers and find ways to improve your SEO on Etsy and get more traffic. By doing this, you can free up more time in your day while increasing traffic, sales, and visibility on Etsy.

What you'll Learn

• Targeted SEO as a way to know where to look for audience insights
• Utilizing eRank to do competition research for your keyword tools
• Doing a photography collab for your social media sites

Resources mentioned on this episode

• E-Rank: The SEO Advantage Top Sellers Use To Grow Their Etsy Shops

Resources for Handmade Sellers:

• FREE Etsy Webinar: 3 Simple Strategies to Grow your Etsy Shop Sales now! 
• Get 1:1 coaching for your shop: Join the Membership here!
• Join our FREE Facebook Group, Etsy Sales & Marketing Strategies for Handmade Sellers here!

When most people think of Etsy, they think of arts and crafts. And while that is a big part of the platform (it does have “Etsy” in the name), there is also a vast array of other items for sale, from vintage finds to handmade jewelry.

There are a lot of pieces to Etsy success - from crafting the perfect product listings with great photos to securing sweet social media visibility. But it’s important to remember that success on the platform isn’t just about making things that look pretty – you also need to focus on sales. Making sales on Etsy is not as difficult as it may seem, but it does require a bit of organization and consistency.

Ready to make consistent sales in your Etsy shop so you can make predictable (and growing) Etsy revenue? Most sellers fall short when it comes to following these 3 simple strategies.

What you'll Learn

• Knowing your numbers in order to make a revenue projection.
• Learning to market consistently in front of your ideal customers
• What every post you make needs to include to get people seeing you as the expert.

Resources for Handmade Sellers on Etsy

Resources for Handmade Sellers on Etsy

• Join our FREE Facebook Group, Etsy Sales & Marketing Strategies for Handmade Sellers
• Join the Free 5 day Etsy SEO Visibility Challenge here.
• Join Etsy Accelerator Coaching Program here - get daily personalized support with your shop in a private Facebook group and weekly live zoom coaching calls to chat with other members too. Community, content, collabs.
• Get the SEO Mini Masterclass, and Learn how to write SEO, titles and tags to increase your shop visibility and sales.
• Here's a FREE SEO Video Training!
• Grab your FREE Etsy Profit Pricing Calculator - Watch the video first to see how to use it!