Want to start selling on Etsy but feel completely overwhelmed by SEO, fees, rules, and everyone shouting different advice at you?
In this video, I’m walking you through how to start selling on Etsy in 5 simple steps, without melting your brain, overthinking your shop, or feeling like you need a business degree to get started.
This is a calm, beginner-friendly Etsy setup guide for 2026 and beyond, especially if you’re:
- Brand new to Etsy
- Stuck in research mode and not actually opening your shop
- Confused about what you’re allowed to sell
- Worried about SEO, pricing, or “doing it wrong”
We’ll cover:
- What you can (and can’t) sell on Etsy
- How to set up the business basics without a massive faff
- Opening your Etsy shop without obsessing over perfection
- Creating products that actually have a chance of selling
- Writing listings and starting marketing so people can find you
By the end, you’ll know exactly what to do next, instead of spinning in circles on Pinterest and Facebook groups.
I’m Steph. I’ve been a full-time handmade business owner since 2016, and I now coach makers through Etsy, marketing, and turning side hustles into proper income.
☕ Grab a cuppa, hit play, and let’s get your Etsy shop open.
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Quick heads-up because you do not want to miss this…
From the 24th to the 28th of August, we’re running our 5 Days of Deals at Handmade Bosses.
There’ll be a brand-new deal every single day, with up to 80% off.
I’m keeping the exact offers under wraps for now, but they’ll help you get more organised, improve your shop, plan for Christmas and Black Friday, write words that actually sell, and grow an audience full of potential customers.
Basically, we’re tackling quite a few of those “I know I need to sort that…” jobs without costing you a small fortune.
Each deal will only be available on its specific day, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram at @handmadebosses to see what’s available.
Five days. Five different deals. Up to 80% off.
It all starts on Monday the 24th of August.