Hi everyone,
This year, you can look forward to more features that help support what makes Etsy different: creativity and craftsmanship, the stories behind your shops, and the beautifully diverse perspectives of over 1.5 million Etsy sellers. Check out this recent Seller Handbook post by Arpan Podduturi, Director of Product Management at Etsy, to learn more about how we’re thinking about seller tools in 2016 and beyond: etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/39128559010. I’ll be sitting down with Arpan to discuss this theme in our next Fireside Chat, which will be available on YouTube on February 29: youtube.com/etsysuccess
Shop Updates, which we launched in October to allow you upload a photo through the Sell on Etsy app and tag it to a listing in your shop, can now be seen on the Etsy homepage by signed-in buyers, as well as in your shop and on social media. Go here to learn more about Shop Updates and how you can use them to promote your shop: www.etsy.com/help/article/33834314342
We believe there are largely untapped opportunities for local governments to help members of our community start and grow their creative businesses. Last week, we announced Etsy Maker Cities, a new program that will help pair municipalities in the United States with Etsy sellers, retailers who are part of Etsy Wholesale, and responsible manufacturers. In May, we’ll bring these groups together for the first Etsy Maker Cities Summit in Brooklyn, New York. During the summit, local teams will devise actionable initiatives to bring home to their cities and implement together. Read more here: etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/39240939495
If you’re looking for some inspiration to start off your week, check out this Quit Your Day Job article about Rounna Khounnoraj and John Booth, who got married two years after co-founding Bookhou, their Toronto-based handmade bag and home goods business: etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/39223621092. Also, get tips on refreshing your shop for spring here: etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/39254553137
Check back in the Forums next Monday for more news from Etsy. Have a terrific week.
Best,
Heather
++More ways to join the conversation++
Visit our Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter communities devoted exclusively to Etsy sellers. These spaces serve as a home for ongoing conversation and keep you connected to advice, inspiration, news — and what your fellow sellers are saying. Visit the links below to join in:
Facebook: facebook.com/etsysuccess
Instagram: instagram.com/etsysuccess
YouTube: youtube.com/etsysuccess
Twitter: twitter.com/etsysuccess
