Hey Guys,
So there have been a number of posts asking for tips on how to get your Etsy shop found. There are a number of different ways and the possibilities are endless so I'll just start off by posting one of my favorite Etsy Seller Handbook articles that I found really helped.
Using Keywords for Tags and Titles
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1. What is it?
Example: necklace, jewelry, bowl, print
2. What is it specifically? What type?
Example: hoop earrings, v-neck sweaters, long sleeved shirt, cocktail ring
3. Who is it for?
Example: women, men, baby girl, children, girl, adult, pets, dog, teachers
4. What is the main material?
Example: leather, organic cotton, canvas, felt, metal, 14K gold, sterling silver, glass
Add the major material to your tags, if it is something you think a buyer might search for to find your item. Add minor materials or component materials to the “materials” box.
5. What is the main color?
Example: ivory, red, carnation pink, navy blue, neutral, rainbow, black and white
Buyers are not likely to look for minor colors in your piece, so stick to the main color(s) or important color combos. You should add basic colors ("green" or "red") to your item attributes as well as specialized colors ("mint green" or "fuchsia") to your tags.
6. What method or technique did you use to make it?
Example: hammered (for metal jewelry), burned (for woodworking), handspun yarn, appliqued, embroidered
7. Where will the item be used?
Example: kitchen, hair, office, beach, garden, car, nursery
8. What size is it?
Example: plus size, 1X, medium, XS, oversized, extra long, chunky, 7mm, 18in, 8 x 10 (art), 7.5 (shoes)
Depending on your item's category, you may be able to add this size information to your attributes, as well as your titles, tags, and descriptions.
9. What style is it?
Example: goth, victorian, hippie, punk, tribal, impressionist, post-modern, feminine, sophisticated, southwestern, Japanese
10. What imagery or motifs are on the item?
Example: owl, landscape, nature, plaid, geometric, floral, animal
11. Are there synonyms?
Example: infant for young babies, handbag for purses and clutches, kids for children, drink for tea, trousers for pants, travel mirror for compact mirror
12. What is the scent or flavor?
Example: chocolate, fruit, sweet, spicy (for bath and beauty and food items)
13. What era is it from?
Example: 1940s, mod, Victorian (for vintage items)
14. Is it related to a holiday?
Example: Christmas stocking, Valentine’s Day card, Halloween costume
Add this to the item's attributes.
14. What occasion is it for?
Example: birthday card, prom dress, baby shower invitation
Select the most relevant occasion in the item's attributes.
15. What is your Shop Name?
Consider labeling a few items with the name of your shop to make sure it appears if someone searches for you without first selecting “Shops” from the drop-down menu. A few listings will do, since buyers can access your shop from one of your items.
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You can read the full article here:
https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/brainstorming-keywords-for-tags-and/22794885498Once I got smarter about using the tags I saw a substantial increase in shop and listing views. And I can't stress how it important it is to tag your shop name in one of your listings. Back when I was just a buyer, using the etsy phone app, I didn't know you had to toggle between items and shops in the search tab so I'd search for a shop name under the items tab and nothing would come up.
Anyway, who else has a best practice on getting found? We'd love to hear from you!
