Hi, everyone! Well, I went back to the OP and read the whole 9 pages!
I have been on etsy since june of 2009 in that glutted jewelry market. I feel like I am doing alright but would like to get higher views and have better SEO. I do have return customers!
Twinkly.....I did already post on the Shop specific advice thread (way back on page 8). I'd still like some advice when you get around to me!
I have a blog, too that does drive traffic to my shop;
http://carolsjewelryorchard.blogspot.comI usually blog 2-3 times per week but am not posting daily due to a promotion I came up with. I joined a blog team here on etsy that is helping with being more visible. Definitely, a help to all you newbies out there. A blog helps drive traffic to your shop.
Just joined facebook, less than a month ago at;
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Carols-Jewelry-Orchard/194772440549075I am slowly gaining "friends" and "likes" there, but we'll see how it helps my shop business. I'd love more followers on FB if anyone is interested.
Finally, twinkly.....I am going to try your tag exercise that you mentioned back on page 5 for another etsian. I already try to list a new item once a day and renew at least 2-3 x per day, too.
Oh, and I might take your SEO course as I also started a new website at;
http://www.carolsjewelryorchard.comChin up, all to all the newbies out there. Having a shop is a daily joy but also requires work! Keep at it! Sales will come! This is a great thread and group!