Views and Favourites but no Sales!

[Former_Member]

I understand the need to market elsewhere other than etsy and the fact that I should triple the amount of my inventory (it is currently a work in progress!), improve the quality of my pics...etc...

However...

What are your initial criticisms or reactions of my shop?
Any help or direction in any way will be greatly appreciated!

Thank you for your time and input:)

[Former_Member]

Some of your pictures need to be better:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/79361434/sale-knitted-necklace-happy-face-in

A plain background would be so much better.

Some people are opposed to purchasing items that have been on somebody's head previous to purchase. I would suggest showing off the hats in another way.

Your shipping seems high, but that just might be the exchange rate from Euro to US/

Your policies are nicely written.

I think the number of sales you have had since opening is rather decent.

Best of luck to you - Kate

[Former_Member]

Your shop looks amazing!
..and what a beautiful items!
But I haven't ideas to improve shops, mine is the same story, lots of views,love...and sales??

Good luck dear!

[Former_Member]

The first thing I ask myself when I enter a shop is 'what are they selling'. That should be in the first line of the shop announcement.

'Welcome to my shop' is fine, but does you no good in a Google search.

Upon quick glance, I'd suggest you remove the /// from your titles as they aren't doing you any good in a search. Punctuation like that tends to cause more problems than its worth.

In your policies, you state that shipping to countries outside of England takes a maximum of 14 working days. Are you absolutely sure? I'd double check this if I were you. I've shipped many packages all over the world and some have taken up to 2 months to arrive.

As far as tracking and insurance, personally I never purchase either because the responsibility of getting the package to me lies with the buyer. If its not tracked or arrives damaged its up to the buyer to either reship (if possible) or provide a complete refund. So if you feel that something needs to be insured or tracked, its up to you to make sure that cost is covered in the shipping costs.

You've got a great start on what looks to be a promising shop.

[Former_Member]

Thank you for your comments :)

Crochetgal: I appreciate your guidance and I will rectify all of which you have pointed out, thanks a lot for your time:)

Francesca: Thank you, thank you, thank you! your sweet and kind words mean so much to me, likewise, I adore the simplicity and intricacy of your items, oh and I'm so envious of your photography skills!!
Hopefully, things will pick up for us soon.

P.S. I'm so jealous that you live in Italy, it has been on my wishlist to visit for years!!

[PamGeorgeArt]

I agree about the plain backgrounds. A vintage mannequin may be helpful. I do a lot with what sells I thnk that peter pan collar would look nice on a ivory vintage blouse instead of stripes. Just some things I thought of when I took a look. You have 29 sales in mostly the same items. Go with it. Do more of the same in different colors and patterns,