Welcome to our monthly roundup of Etsy updates and community highlights that you don’t want to miss…
1. A message from our CEO, Josh Silverman
Earlier this month, Etsy’s CEO announced a series of important updates that aim to protect and strengthen the magic of Etsy. These included clarifying our policies, elevating the shopping experience, and enhancing how Etsy shows up in the world. Make sure to check out the full video and Forums post here.
2. Spotlighting you, the heart of our marketplace
We’re putting Etsy sellers front and center in our latest marketing campaign and refreshed homepage experience currently available for signed-out users in the US and UK. We’re turning the volume up loud to show the world how sellers like you make commerce better by keeping commerce human. In the U.S. and U.K., you’ll see real Etsy sellers on billboards and across social media, demonstrating the many different ways that you make, design, and handpick your items.
Head over to our @EtsySuccess Instagram page and check out our “Made by” Story Highlight to unlock our custom template. Use it to create your own unique version of our new seller ad and share it to your Instagram Story. Plus, get inspired by some beautiful examples from other sellers putting the templates to use!
You’ll also find four new Case Studies over on the Seller Handbook, with experienced sellers sharing firsthand how they’re tackling the challenges of running a small business and growing their shops.
3. Mark your calendars
- Etsy Design Awards: Creative crafters and vintage curators—this is your moment. Submit your application now for an opportunity to win 1 of 12 awards, including the $25,000 USD Grand Prize Award! Our judging panel includes Drew Barrymore, Naomi Osaka and Dayna Isom Johnson! Applications close August 8. Learn more here.
- Etsy Up is back!
Tune in on September 10 at 1pm ET to discover the best ways to showcase your shop’s quality, value, and reliability to customers. Gather inspiration, find insightful tips, connect with other sellers, and hear the latest updates from Etsy.
RSVP for free here.
4. Sharing your experiences live
Leaders from the Etsy community and communications teams Kelly Clausen and Sarah Marx Calabrese joined Trust & Safety leaders Alice Wu Paulus and Claudia Pfalzer and Director of Marketplace Policy, Sophie Duba for a meet-and-greet with some of our Bay Area sellers. We heard from these entrepreneurs about their experiences on Etsy, their business journeys and how Etsy can help them grow. We’re excited to engage with you in new ways this year, including more face-to-face meetings around the world!
5. Have you recently opened your shop?
If you're new to the Etsy Community, check out the Getting Started on Etsy board here in the Forums. It's where you'll find other sellers in the early phases of their shop journeys, as well as relevant tips, inspiration, and education. Chime in the New Seller Roll Call to introduce yourself, or explore the other pinned posts for the latest discussions.
We’ll see you next month with a new batch of Etsy Updates. Stay close to the Etsy Community on Instagram and here in the Forums to join the conversation and get the latest updates. As always, we’ll share news you need to know and other updates in the Announcements section of the Forums and in the Seller Handbook.
