AAA Cafe' Daily Chat 02/25/2015

[NaturalClocks]

Welcome to new members, welcome back to returning teammates! If this is your first time here - this is a place to ask questions, share your most embarrassing secrets, or just chat about the slow and boring bits of your day…we want to hear from you!!

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IMPORTANT LINKS:
* Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/301427606658253/
* Etsy Calculator: salecalc.com/etsy
* Etsyology: www.etsyology.net/
♥ Online Photo Programs: fotoflexer.com/ or www.picmonkey.com/
treasurypin.com./ and editor.pho.to/
arwmedia.net/tools/pixlr_express.php
* Etsy Craft Tools: www.mycrafttools.com/
* Etsy Gadget: www.estygadget.com
* Craftopolis -Edit multiple listings: www.craftopolis.com/#com=ee
* Etsy Banner Maker: bannerfans.com/banner_maker.php?bnew=1&pses=1a256d05
* Craftcount - craftcount.com/teritory.php
* Google+ tutorials blog.kissmetrics.com/personal-google-plus-account/ and moz.com/blog/tips-to-use-google-for-s
* Chrome Treasury Box: brittanysbest.com/treasurybox-chrome-extension/
* Google+ information plus.google.com/communities/112658132414010568954
* Etsy team page: www.etsy.com/pages/aaasupport
* Check your keyword relevancy in search: www.tools4etsy.com/Wall-e/Relevancy/Keyword
* 50 Reasons you're not getting Etsy Sales: www.handmadeology.com/50-reasons-youre-not-getting-etsy-sales/
* Betsi Lite: www.blugrin.com/ (make sure you click on Lite at the bottom of the screen, as that is the free edition!)
* New Category List: www.etsy.com/help/categories/seller#node-id-1250

Good morning team!

It seems somewhat a bit calmer out there this morning, so I may chance a bit of beach combing. There again I got my 5 x 1kg loaves of soap yesterday and I want to play with them LOL. That's for the brick and mortar, I've found a local soap maker (literally a few miles down the road from me) and bought a loaf a couple of months ago that I melted and poured in small moulds and made felted soaps with the local Herdwick wool. They are a quite a novelty around here and have proved a bit of a hit when I was open last week, so I bought another 5 different fragrances now. Sure fire method to ensure that nobody will want them now LOL!! These loaves are still shrink wrapped and are sitting on the table next to my computer, I can tell you that the whole room smells heavenly!

Isobel, in case you've missed it, Candi gave you a good reply to the category issues on yesterday's chat https://www.etsy.com/teams/14664/aaa-support-team/discuss/16021603/page/2?ref=team_page

Also, Chris wrote this on the same chat: "Ok guys we may need some energetic additions to the leadership. Right now Mary is carrying most of the load and I'm crazy busy and Val will soon be swamped we need help to keep the team trucking along anyone interested?"

We would need somebody that can open the Daily Page Hop every day (and the Featured Shop of the Day while Charity is ill and recovering), and of course to keep an eye on games etc. We hope we'll get a volunteer :))

Off to walk Blake now. Have a great day everybody!

[naturepoet]

Val,

Thanks for bringing Chris' not forward. Yes team, we need dependable volunteers to open the Page Hop and the Featured Shop of the Day. Once Charity is feeling better and able, I believe she will continue with the Featured Shop of the Day. We would be grateful for any help.

[RedRiverValley]

Val, your weather is calming down and our is firing up. We are expecting 6-8 inches of snow today with bitterly cold temps to follow. Here's hoping Spring shows up soon. I've started some Springy items hoping that will help.

Isobel, I have run into similar issues with items and the lack of suitable categories. I have also just not used all the subcategories. I feel like the got rid of a lot of the useful categories and added ones like kitchen appliances that won't be used much. I really don't think many shops are making and selling kitchen appliances. Hopefully they will listen to the suggestions in the forums.

[DoorCountyVintage]

Congrats Sara you have been a great member and I'm sure you will make a great leader as well.

[COLDHAMCUDDLIES]

Would like to apply to help you out guys, but really think I'd be more of a hindrance than a help. My reaction to the new changes on Etsy being a prime example of how I can panic when faced with such different ways of operating.

Am sure there are others who will be far more useful - I'm definitely one who can support by appearing every day and inserting my five dime's worth (or pennyworth in UK English).

Thanks Candi for the info. Hadn't realised there were two changes one is dealing with. I'll go back to the site, and see how I get on tomorrow - have some sewing lined up for tonight, and want to get on with that. Have not put needle to fabric for almost a week, and want to get some new dressed toys ready - not only for the Shop on Etsy, but also for that new local Craft Shop. Clare was at a Knit and Natter session yesterday, and told me that the owner is looking for the rabbits for show leading up to Easter. So here goes.

Well done Sara - know you'll be a great Leader - you've already done so much in the background!

Hope others respond as quickly - as I said before.

[Former_Member]

I'm finding the same thing, Isobel and Sara, with the categories. The organization seems backwards and out of kilter.
Religious medals in Home and Living seems very odd to me.
Art and collectibles together have no where near enough categories, or subcategories, in my view.
I have also left some of my items in the main categories without going further, as there are no appropriate spots for them.

[NaturalClocks]

Congratulations Sara! You'll be a great Leader!!

This is the link that Candi posted yesterday for feedback on the new categories https://www.etsy.com/uk/taxonomy-feedback so please make sure that you give your input if there is anything that you would like to see changed.

[naturepoet]

Sara, so glad to have you on board as a leader. If I can help in any way, please be sure to let me know.

[RedRiverValley]

Thanks for all the kind words everyone!! Finding this team, I'm not sure who invited me, has been the best thing for my shop. When I started here I had my shop open for quite some time with no sales and now in a little over a year I've had almost 80 sales and I actually understand some of how Etsy works. I'm happy to be able to give back and help this team continue to be great!

[naturepoet]

VAL, could you add this to tomorrow's thread. Somehow it got dropped. Thanks

Please don't forget to post in the AAA Support Team thread in the promo forum :)) www.etsy.com/uk/teams/21915/promos/discuss/15267796

[naturepoet]

Sara, you are a valued member of this team, as everyone is.

[DoorCountyVintage]

seems like everyone ignored us today..lol

[910woolgathering]

Been busy and discouraged. So took a break and focused energy elsewhere for a few days.

Shop had died down for some reason in the middle of the month( i have guesses) anyway it back in business again it seems.

Did finally get my tree down and the house put back in order and what not.

[ItsSewYouDear]

Hello team!

Sara, congrats! You are a wonderful team mate and will be a great leader. I wish I could volunteer, but my schedule is unpredictable that I am afraid I won't be reliable, but I'd be happy to help if I can.

Better, there is a lot of talk in the forums about the categories being lacking, I am hoping enough people submit their feedback and admins listen to the suggestions. In my shop, I have no problems finding appropriate categories and subcategories but I can see how they miss some important areas.

Good night all!

[naturepoet]

Tried the promoted listings at the very minimum budget and it's really paying off.

[naturepoet]

I have invited a new lady to the team. Her name is Debbie. Please give her a warm welcome, please, when she stops by. It probably won't be until tomorrow night.

[colonialcrafts]

Arrived in McAllen Texas to night to visit my son. I've left my shop open and hopefully Husband back at home can man the fort. I hated to lose the momentum I've slowly been gaining. I woke up this morning to the sound of ch-ching! That is always so exciting. I knew I had to get on the plane so raced around got it packed and labeled. No more than got that done and ch-ching again! Then I REALLY had to hurry! Got them shipped anyway.

[colonialcrafts]

Hopefully I will get to go to the big flea market here and find some great things to take back for Etsy.. Got to turn this trip into a business trip!