Hey, Etsy sellers! SKIP the "secrets" and "tricks." "The Ultimate Guide to Selling on Etsy" teaches you proven, easy-to-follow strategies to get more sales on Etsy and turn your side-hustle hobby into a sustainable business. So many Etsy sellers with incredible products and potential are completely buried by the competition with weak or low-converting keywords, counterproductive titles, the wrong listing structure, etc. That's the bad news. The good news is that these problems aren't hard to fix-if you know what you're doing! "The Ultimate Guide to Selling on Etsy," fully updated for 2021, is your one-stop resource for all things Etsy. And no, you won't get a fire-hydrant of business lingo and milquetoast advice. "The Ultimate Guide to Selling on Etsy" is a down-to-earth, no-BS, complete guide to help real Etsy sellers--written by REAL top-1% Etsy sellers. Learn simple ways to dramatically improve your Etsy shop ranking, your five-star reviews, your conversion rate, your shop views and traffic. And most importantly, learn how to stop getting buried by your competitors-and start making sales and real income. You won't find any "secrets" or snake-oil in this book. Just replicable strategies that we KNOW work because we used them ourselves to turn a brand-new shop with a single listing in 2013 into a top-1% ranking shop with 22k+ sales, a five-star rating, and 6-figure income. In "The Ultimate Guide to Selling on Etsy" we share the EXACT same strategies we used to grow our Etsy shop. So skip the guesswork, the "secrets," and the snake oil. Whether you're just starting out on Etsy or have been putting a lot of work into your Etsy shop without much success, don't give up. Instead, get this book. Because our success on Etsy wasn't an accident, or "good luck." It was the result of meticulous testing, research, and doing more of what worked (and less of what didn't!). It's replicable. Which means that you can do it in your shop too. Noelle and Jeanne (that's us!) are passionate about helping other Etsy sellers succeed through our coaching. We love what we do, and we LOVE sending the elevator back down to help other women (and men) build and grow their small business on Etsy. The coaching arena for Etsy sellers is a wee bit crowded with mediocre advice from shop owners who rely on guesswork and outdated tactics. We're here to change that. In "The Ultimate Guide to Selling on Etsy" we'll walk you through everything you need to know to succeed and grow on Etsy. We'll share our mistakes (we made a number of them in the beginning), our success, and what WORKS. You'll learn: - How to properly set up your shop for success (and common pitfalls!) - Down-to-earth, real advice and strategies for keywords that bring in sales- Real-talk and strategies about Etsy's algorithm and how it ranks your shop and listings- How to price your products (most sellers get this one wrong)- The best (and most cost-effective) opportunities for paid advertising - Little-known opportunities for free advertising that actually work - Etsy-specific customer service guide for earning 50% more 5-star reviews- In-depth guide for how to market your shop within and beyond Etsy- Practical guide to studio space, packaging, and shipping strategies that save you time and money.- Advice for growing, scaling, hiring freelancers and virtual assistants- Creating GORGEOUS listing photos (without expensive equipment or Photoshop skills!)- Much, much more. When we say "The Ultimate Guide," we mean it. You can do this. And we'll show you how. Etsy is an incredible platform with a LOT of potential. Now, get out there and ETSY!

Turn your handmade hobby into a thriving business Most Etsy sellers are confident in their crafting and artistic capabilities. However, many need guidance on the business-related intricacies of starting and maintaining a successful Etsy business. Etsy-preneurship helps existing and potential Etsy sellers understand the business fundamentals needed to become a small business owner on Etsy, including taxes, bookkeeping, marketing, finances, administrative tasks, daily operations, legal requirements, business plans, and improving your business skills. This book will help you make the jump from enjoying your handmade/craft/art hobby to running a profitable business. Etsy-preneurship offers step-by-step advice on what it takes to bring in extra income or even one day run a full-time business on Etsy Outlines the basic business skills and knowledge you need to run a business on Etsy Explains how Etsy makes entrepreneurship attainable for everyone Each chapter even includes a downloadable business spreadsheet tool to help you put the steps into action. This book empowers Etsy sellers to turn their handmade hobby into a thriving business by employing foundational business concepts.

In a world where most products are manufactured by machines, Etsy offers an online platform for makers of handmade products and crafts to market and sell their goods to a vast network of buyers who demand unique, genuine products. To date, the site has attracted over 400,000 sellers who collectively have sold over 30 million items, generating more than $180.6 million in revenue. The only resource of its kind, How to Make Money Using Etsy--written by Tim Adam who has successfully been selling his products all over the world through his Etsy shop since 2007--guides readers step-by-step through the many stages of selling online. How-to topics include: Establish your Etsy shop Effectively photograph your products Post your products to optimize visibility and increase sales Brand your business Use social media like blogs, Twitter, and Facebook to connect with buyers and grow your business

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CRAFT YOUR OWN SUCCESS Whether you’re a master crafter, a carpenter, a jewelry designer, or have become passionate about making the best home décor in town, now is the time to go from hobby to full-time business owner. And with million shoppers ready to discover your unique offerings it only makes sense to join the largest, most successful online community of creative entrepreneurs on Etsy®. Our experts have teamed up with successful shop owners to provide you with Start Your Own Etsy® Business, an easy-to-understand, comprehensive blueprint that takes you through setting up, branding, marketing, and managing your store. You’ll learn how to: • Create listings and marketing plans that attract the right customers • Choose keywords and tags design to drive traffic to your shop • Pick the right shipping and packaging methods to meet your inventory needs • Define your brand with carefully crafted logos, product listings, and images • Reach more shoppers with targeted social media and advertising campaigns • Create storytelling product listings and professional looking product photos • Decide when it’s time to turn your part-time hobby into a full-time business venture Plus, gain worksheets, templates, resource lists and tips designed to go from passion to profits. If you’re ready to share your passion for your craft with millions around the world, this guide is for you.

With over 400,000 sellers on Etsy, how can you make YOUR shop stand out and increase your sales? This is a key question for many crafters and artists who are selling online these days. Now here are all the answers and much more from author and Etsy seller Derrick Sutton. Based on Sutton's self-published guide, and drawn from his practical experience, you will learn how to boost your Etsy sales, attract more customers, and expand your online presence. He shares his proven online sales and marketing knowledge in an easily accessible format, complete with simple actions steps at the end of each chapter. Learn how to completely optimize your Etsy shop, website, or blog, and much more. Some of the topics covered include: -How to design a catchy Etsy banner -How to gain an instant analysis of your shop and where you need to focus your efforts -A crash course on photographing your items and key mistakes to avoid class -Fail-safe copywriting secrets -How to take advantage of Etsy's forums, Treasury, and more -The effective way to use Facebook and Twitter, and why so many people get it wrong A perfect gift for entrepreneurial artists, How to Sell Your Crafts Online offers crafters practical internet marketing techniques from an experienced Etsy seller that will pave the way for a profitable online business! Praise for Derrick Sutton's e-Guide Crafting Success: "This is really a great guide through the mind-boggling thicket of internet selling. It's so easy to follow and straight forward..." --- Etsy seller jenniferwhitmer "I definitely saw a difference in my sales after doing many of the things suggested." --- Etsy seller mishmishmarket "A true wealth of useful information." --- Etsy seller helixelemental "[The steps are] easily presented, so making changes to your shop can be done instantly as you are reading." -- Licky Drake, HappyGoLicky Custom Silver Jewelry "A tremendous amount of information. I learned more from [this book] than from anything I have purchased in five years." --- Etsy seller HandpaintedGifts

Michael provides a proven plan for Etsy selling success. He shows you how to research profitable shop and item ideas; maximize sales by improving item listings; and develop your shop's brand to build a fan base of returning customers.