Am I using the wrong Search Words for potential customers

[NatashasDesignz]

Hello all, I have just joined your group and really could do with some advice.

I have been running my shop now for around 8 months but haven't had one sale yet. Although I am getting lots of favorites but I think that because I have joined a number of Teams lately where I get the opportunity to promote my creations.

Is there a possibility that I am not using the correct Search Words for potential customers to find my creations that are willing to buy?

I would really be grateful to receive any advice that I will work on to rectify :-) x

Also I am a UK Seller but do ship abroad

[NatashasDesignz]

Please could someone give me some advice? Thanks :-) x

[sewbigkeepsake]

Titles looked like they would work ok in search. Have you studied your STATS to see how many views you are getting and where they are coming from? I spend some time searching for my listings using search words like a customer would, to see if my titles and tags are working.

The first few words of the discription are important, too.

I had the same problem, for about eight months and finally figured out that I had lots of work to do understanding SEO's. I am now being found much better. Don't give up.

[Former_Member]

Hi Tasha,
You have a lovely shop.

Great suggestion above to track your stats. Experiment with your tags.
Also, continue reading through the SEO help forum. Take notes on what you can apply.

I looked at the purple flower hair clip.
My thoughts:
Tags- Add barrette. (spelling-?)
Barrette Clip
Flower Barrette
Clay Flower Barrette
Purple Flower
Hair Decoration (?)
Purple Clay Flower

* You have both Purple Rose and Purple Roses. To me, that's too close, and a waste of a tag.

Profile- Remove the part about "sadly there was not enough interest" because that is most definitely a negative thought. You could say that you started your fun with Polymer Clay by experimenting with making the magnets, and branched out to make the hair clips and jewelry.

Policies:
Remove "I would hope that you receive your order safely and intact". That is very negative. Could definitely make buyers skip right out of your shop.
Instead- All orders are carefully wrapped in padded bubble wrap to ensure safety while shipping.

? Small deposit for custom orders?
I would think twice about that. I think most shops expect full payment.

Try renewing items more frequently. I know I have more views when I do that.

Good luck. :)

[Former_Member]

I never thought about renewing items for the sole purpose of getting more views. That makes sense and I bet would help increase traffic. Now I am off to go text my tags in searches.

[NatashasDesignz]

Thanks so much all for your advice, there are some very good comments there that I am going to work on right now :-) x