Team 1 Challenge Discussion

[SunshowerParties]

If you'd like to issue a challenge or announce completion of a challenge go to the team 1 Challenge Board and be sure to read the instructions at the top.

This thread is for discussing your challenges! Why you gave them, what struggles your having, clarification about issued goals, and so on. Pleas

Please only discuss these things on here and NOT on the "Challenge Board" as it's so helpful to see who has a challenge they're working on and who is open for a new one!!

[BeadedBraceletBazaar]

I think my items are cute and reasonably priced but not selling. Any suggestions appreciated. Shop is BeadMeUpAli

[StylishStoneJewelry]

Hi Ali, I checked your shop. Your jewelries are beautiful. It takes time. Add more items. For jewelry 50 /100 is a must.
I noticed that your title is not enough. Add more to titles. Buyers want to know more. Make photos as clear as possible. Hang in there. I hope that helps

[BeadedBraceletBazaar]

It does help. I have more bracelets. I will add more this week. Was thinking I’d retake pics. Thank you so much. 👍

[SunshowerParties]

I guys! I just realized that a lot of my shop viewers also search for jewelery. I know your shops do too, but would it be helpful to share and see if there's matching searches (like our own focus group?) If not, no worries!!

[SunshowerParties]

GG!! That's so awesome!! I love it! Hopefully it wasn't a terrible challenge and actually helps bring visits!!!

[Former_Member]

Hi Tonya, Thank you no it wasnt that difficult once you figure it put it helps to open your eyes to other ideas Thank you for all your challenges they help me stay motivated. I think its a great idea. Your honest opinion are the pictures in my store great for business or should I retake them.

[StylishStoneJewelry]

Tonya, definitely I will search my shop and let you know here. But the problem is I have only a few view like 5/6
Another helpful thing is we can do trade order to check each other item and give good reviews. Price has to same for both. Let me know what is your thought.

[SunshowerParties]

G, about your pics, I've actually been meaning to ask you about the color of the background. It's on a continuum from yellow to white. Is it an artistic choice or lighting?

[Former_Member]

Hi Tonya, I would have to say alittle bit of both. What do you think about it?

[StylishStoneJewelry]

Hi Tonya. Can u please check my about section ? I post my handmade clay butterfly pendant. Let me know your honest opinion

[SunshowerParties]

GG - You know my suggestion but I think you're against it for a reason I don't know that would make sense if I did. My suggestions are just that though...not gospel. I can help more if I know what you're thinking

[Former_Member]

No Lol Im not against it but I personally wanted something different and I like to find a way to do things myself maybe it doesnt work for everybody else but I personally love the different tones and I think the images are probably working because my views increase today no sales but people are looking I will keep them up for a while and then retake them again keep changing things along the way.

[SunshowerParties]

That's great then silly!!

[SunshowerParties]

Ree, Congrats on Finishing your challenge!! I know nothing about clay art, but looks great to me! Probably need Campy or Ali to give you any real critique that could help, haha.

[StylishStoneJewelry]

Thanks Tonya. If it looks good to you I am 😃. I will think about some other butterfly design also.

[SunshowerParties]

BUT....just as a last ditch effort (I promise I'll shut up after this) how cute would your amazing products look in this mockup!?! Soooo Much EASIER for you too......
https://www.etsy.com/listing/577462448

ok, I'm shutting up forever....I promise ;) <3

[SunshowerParties]

ok, I don't know if this counts as my popular character challenge, but I have to brag about this adorable customer I've been working with! She calls her son baby groot and he loves batman...so I made this:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/592773760

Can you stand how stinking cute that idea is!? I could NEVER come up with this on my own! Have I mentioned how much I love Custom Ideas...I swear they are the best!!

GG- if I upset you with last post, I swear I'm 98% kidding...I'm super high on exhaustion and my fake mom wine I drank wayyy to much of tonight (that sparkling apple cider will get to you!) ;)
Love you Guys!!

[Former_Member]

Lol Tonya no I am not upset at the thats what we are here for honest opinions and criticism helps us grow. I am on a new journey and I am sure we will face stronger comments. Your invitations are super cute and I commen you for taking a different spin on Batman. I Love it.

[CampysTreasures]

Hi Ali 😄,

I just looked at your shop 🤗. The first thing that stood out was the photo presentation. The jewelry looks nice but how you have posed them doesn't highlight the pieces. Try different backgrounds or choose a specific one. Also that first picture is the one that makes or breaks your piece. Etsy tends to zoom that fist product picture, so try to take your pictures with that in mind so they don't look cut off. Secondly, your titles and descriptions need some work. From the view as a buyer I was interested in your piece "Bracelets for Boobs." As I'm currently battling Breast Cancer. However the description just states "Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelets" catching but what is the purpose or passion behind the piece? Can you relate to us battling Cancer? Are you a Survivor? Did you have a Relative or Friend whom you watched overcome cancer?. When I do my descriptions and titles, I bear in mind that my customers are trusting me to give them a good product, as they cannot physically see or touch the piece. So my descriptions are all they have to make a purchase decision.

Hope this Helps 🤗!

Cheryl-Anne 😄

[StylishStoneJewelry]

Kampy, I worked on my jewelry and title
as you said. Can u please take a look and let me know if you get a chance? Thanks

[CampysTreasures]

Hey Banasree,

I checked out your About section. I Love the Clay Butterfly 😍! The colors are great too! I was wondering though, about your backgrounds? I noticed for the butterfly you chose plain white. Have you ever thought of using props in your photos? E.g....for that butterfly I would use the white as background, but I would add a succulent plant or a flowering plant to give the photo a polished, professional look to highlight the details of the butterfly's hand painted work. Also, the two pictures you have displaying the earrings, now is that the back and front of the same earrings or are they two different styles of earrings that you make?

I noticed too that you have been working on your titles. Good Work 👍! They are looking better. The Jewelry Presentation is looking much better 😃!

Cheryl-Anne

[CampysTreasures]

Hi Tonya,

Loved the batman concept 😃! I'm always so amazed by everyone's creativity. We all have the ability to create and come up with varying and wonderful concepts.

Cheryl-Anne

[StylishStoneJewelry]

Thanks Campy, actually you are 100% right about butterfly backgrounds. Actually that picture I took in a hurry to show Tonya as she gave that challenge. If I post that I will listen to you. I love your idea a lot👌. I am a plant lover. I have too many of them and they are 17/18 years like my kids age. I will definitely use as my prop.
Which earrings? Red color? In my about section? I have to see and will let you know. Thanks.

Also, do u want to trade sale with me? We will try to select one small item from each other and buy. Or make something for each other. There is no money transaction only little shipping we have to pay. We can check each other’s work and give good reviews. This is very helpful for both. Let me know. Thanks again for your honest feedback.
Love, Banasree

[SunshowerParties]

Who needs challenges??