Comments on: Etsy 101

By: patty virginia

patty virginia — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 03:00:55 +0000

thanks for the advice. Question, re: renewing. Do you delete the item and then relist it? Does that mean that you don’t let the item run for the full 4 month term? Thanks Patty V

By: ann

ann — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:26:21 +0000

Found your site through a Google search. Thanks for the advice! I opened my Etsy shop (ScrapHouseDesigns.etsy.com) about 2 years ago, but am ALWAYS learning new tips. You’re right about the Etsy info being overwhelming at times! :) I will be trying the renewing tip. Thanks again!

By: Diana

Diana — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 02:43:40 +0000

Thanks for the article. I’ve done the “renew” over time but find that it was just a waste of $$..which I can’t afford. Your tips were very helpful and now that Etsy allows you to change your name, we were able to partially get the name we really wanted because a “buyer” wouldn’t let us have it. They haven’t bought a thing in 6 yrs. We contacted her and she said she might be opening a store someday. Oh well…got shopladylike which we’re happy with.
You really hit the nail on the head with some of your suggestions. Thanks again!!!

By: Elaine Joy

Elaine Joy — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:14:58 +0000

Awesome article. I hope to start my Etsy shop/craft biz in a few weeks. Thanks for the great advice.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 23:27:12 +0000

I’ve been thinking of starting an Etsy shop too. Thank you very much for this helpful information.

By: Kayla

Kayla — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 16:05:25 +0000

Just want to say thank you so much for posting this! It was and is truly VERY HELPFUL to me! I am just starting off my etsy shop and got so many helpful tips from you :)

By: Akilah

Akilah — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 18:31:46 +0000

Hi, I opened my shop yesterday but i’m not so sure about the shop stats…what’s the difference between shop views and listing views? Thanks in advance. ;-)

By: Jessika

Jessika — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 20:16:51 +0000

Be patient! That is my best advice: ) It will take time to build reputation and connect with your market. It might be awhile until you make money but put in the time/work & it will come! Best wishes to you & your business!

By: Marfa (Crafting Marfa)

Marfa (Crafting Marfa) — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 13:44:10 +0000

Thank you for this article. I opened my shop several weeks ago and I still have no sales. Its frustrating because I don’t know what else to do to get more than views and actually make some money. Articles like this one give me hope.

By: Jamin

Jamin — Wed, 18 May 2011 17:38:02 +0000

Great post! We have just started an Etsy shop after positive feedback from a local store we have been selling with and we are hoping to improve our views and sales. Helpful tips!