Etsy Insights: Finding Your Etsy Community
Hello! I'm Kat from The Flat of Kat, where I create personalised superhero capes and accessories. My journey on Etsy began in 2014, inspired by my son and the need for unique items as he got older. The superhero line truly took off with my son's fourth birthday when I crafted personalised capes with each child's initials. Since then, I've been creating superheroes non-stop!
I operate my business from my sunny sewing room at home in Brighton, on the South Coast of the UK. I'm also proud to be the Captain of the Brighton Etsy Sellers Team, a fantastic community that I help run with the support of my leaders.
When I work in my sewing room alone, it’s so great to know that I’ve got the support of my community. Our Brighton Team meetings are incredibly fun, and I'm constantly learning from others. There's always helpful advice and actionable tips to make my shop truly shine. With such experienced sellers on our team, we benefit from each other’s critiques, which have done wonders for my shop in the past. We all know we can't be masters of every aspect of our businesses, but with our Team, we get the help needed to grow.
If you’re thinking about joining a Team, here’s a few tips I would recommend:
Find your Team and have a read through of the Team’s description. Is there anything you can do to help with the Team’s goal?
Once you join a Team, comment on Discussion Threads that resonate with you and ask questions to receive support. There are so many helpful people with different ideas and knowledge to help you resolve any challenges as you grow your shop. This will also help you build relationships with other sellers within the Team.
Look at Team events and see if there are any in-person or virtual meetings you can attend.
I couldn't run my shop without my community, the constant support, help and answers that spur me on daily. It's a very positive vibe and everyone on the Team is there because they want to be. I can put out a question and have it answered by a peer, and I can ask for criticism and tips that will improve my shop. There are people that want to support me and from this, I've done collaborations with the Team and also helped others create products behind the scenes.
Etsy can be an amazing journey, and having a community makes it even better. Join a Team and find your community today.
TODAYTP
·9 months agoHi, I'm Tatiana from Madrid, Spain, at
www.etsy.com/shop/TODAYTP.
I'm relatively new, although I've been here for 9 months now, and I'm still getting off the ground. All the products are my own creations, from photographs and paintings to other things. I'm grateful to be getting to know all the Etsy groups, all the sellers, and all the art and creative enthusiasts on this platform. I'd also like you to visit my shop, and if you see something you like, don't hesitate to buy it. The materials and printing are good quality, and it's secure. I know I still have a lot to learn; I'm working on it alone, but I'm getting there. Step by step, I know I'll succeed. I'm happy to be here, and greetings to everyone.
ChillwolfArt
·9 months agoHi Kat, Thank You for sharing. My Team is a bit of a mess, and I feel bad for our Captain. The Team's Name had to change, and once we landed in our new Team, all past Threads are gone. As is the list of Team Members. Our Captain has been waiting to hear back from Support how to remedy some of this.
MaVeDigitalDesigns
·9 months agoThanks for sharing this! Great advise.
TheFlatOfKat
OP9 months agoAhhh thankyou our community is soo good for support and help
SachaSawinowArt
·9 months agoHello there! my name is Sacha, I am French and I just launched my Etsy shop, two days ago. I have been practicing painting since I was very little, and I love the Arts in general. I wish to sell my creations, and I tell myself that maybe among you, people would be interested... For the moment, I don’t have a community, and I’m just... there! I am open to orders and requests, so let me know if you are interested in a little artistic journey in my universe!
Thank you for reading me.
Sacha
handmadebyhollyuk
·9 months agoThank you for all the work you do for our team Kat! I love being a team leader and getting to support and meet new people. The handmade/Small business community is amazing and it's so great to have a space in person to be able to meet so many like-minded individuals instead of just online! Can't wait to see where this new chapter takes us as a team!🧡
WildWhiskersStudio
·9 months agoOh amazing, thanks for everything you do wonderful Kat! 💖 The Brighton Etsy Team is such a lovely team to be part of and I’m so glad I’m a leader with you all :) woooo Super Kat! 🦸♀️ xx
SamanthaHallDesigns
·9 months agoBeing a leader of the Brighton Etsy team has meant I am a part of an amazing community full of wonderful sellers. I have also made friends for life ❤️
Kat you’ve been an inspiration to us all. I can’t wait to see where our team will go next!
designosaurYEAH
·9 months agoGO KAT GO! You are brilliant, a true inspiration and an absolute bundle of joy and laughter to hang out with! Love that you're taking the team on a fun and exciting journey, bringing us all up with you!
So excited to be Co-Captain of the Brighton Etsy Team. I love our (not-so) little community of newbie and OG makers. It's great to have a bunch of "colleagues" who get it, especially if you work alone or just with your partner like I do! :)
Karli x
BettiJordanArt
·9 months agoI have only recently joined the Brighton Etsy Team, but I’m blown away by how welcome they all are and how openly they share advice with me. I have never sold anything online, so everything is new for me and a bit daunting, but the team and our captains gave me loads of tips to help set up my shop! I’m really grateful I joined! Xx