To be 100% honest with your concerns, and what I have done, 99% of my sales on Etsy, I have generated myself, via Twitter, on my own, I have spend over time advertising on this site and the money I have given Etsy is massive, for little return
I have been going since November 2011 and generated over 1,000 Sales here in Etsy, but here is the facts, my sales have generated via my own exposure on Twitter and Facebook, I send those seeking my Vintage Cycyling Jerseys and Cycle kit, via 92% from Twitter and 6% from Facebook and ONLY 2% from Etsy.
But I keep my store open here and give Etsy commission for the use of the store front.
I see you have Ukraine hats, perhaps you should do like me,,,,, presence on Twitter, and market this way but to Kick-start, find a charity and donate a small % of each sale to that "Helping Ukraine" charity, or better still find one like World Kitchen who are big on CNN and offer to donate 10% of each sale to feed those they are assisting.
Just a thought, but if you expect Etsy to generate the income for you, take those Rose Glasses Off as it will Never happen.
Just my thoughts and some honest direction for you.
My page is https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/VintageCyclingShirts
I don't check here a lot any questions or more info to assist you go to my page and message me.
Hope you don't take this as a negitive..
Regards
Col.
