Team 1 Challenge Discussion

[#1]

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!!

[Former_Member]

Hi Tonya, I tried your mockup challenge but I had a hard time working with them since some of my onesie design are hand-cut vinyl can you check out my shop again I did all my pictures again and I am wondering if they look better. The 2nd challenge you have me was a really good suggestion and I appreciate it. You are really helping me out. I'm sure you have alot of experience. Thank you!

[StylishStoneJewelry]

GG, I checkered your shop. You have changed your background pictures for your listings. I think your shop look is fine. You are working hard for your look. Try to add some baby model if you can. It will be so cute to look, then buyer will make their purchase.
Another thought is add some picture with a baby set gift box. One pink and one blue. People might want a gift set which is ready to give. You can try.

[Former_Member]

Banasree, Thank you very much for your ideas. I have a couple of them set up as twin sets. I know I thought about the baby models but since my kids are too big for onesies I need to find a baby model. I will definitely look into that as well. Yes, I want to give my shop a professional look and have customer feel happy with their purchase. I will continue to try and improve along the way.

[StylishStoneJewelry]

I am trying everything but t nothing is happening salewise. Very sad😪. I want to make my buyers happy too. It is not one time purchase and making money. I want to make good relationships with buyers and support them with their purchase. Very frustrating situation for me.

Try your kids baby pictures with onesies on. Make a model with cardboard and make them wear onesies. Try and let me know if that works.

[StylishStoneJewelry]

One more suggestion post your real photo as buyer wants to see you as a real person.

[Former_Member]

Banasree, hang in there its hard at first but if you stay persistent soon or later it will change just wait and see. Lets see what happen in a few months and then we will brainstorm and see what else we can do to promote. I will to try to figure something out. I really wanted to work on making my shop look a little more inviting and add better images that show customers the quality and the love that was put into making it. My biggest challenge has been the pictures.

[StylishStoneJewelry]

What do u think about my shop? Look products quality photo? Please let me know. Thanks

[Former_Member]

Banasree, I think your shop good really beautiful and your jewelry is gorgeous and really stands out. Your pictures look great as well. You have different color variation and a large selection of styles to offer I think we have to just continue to make more designs and add to our inventory to make customer feel that our inventory will keep growing. I am really new to the seller world so I am learning as we speak. What I do know is that everyday we have to strive to be better and stay positive.

[SunshowerParties]

I think everyone's shops are looking so much better! I'm so proud of us all. If you guys know of anyone else to invite to our little team, please invite them. I just love seeing the progress we're all making!

[SunshowerParties]

GG... you trust your own instinct. After all its your brand. Personally, I like the stars better.. for some reason they seem darker now...

[SunshowerParties]

https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/how-to-photograph-challenging-items/146863877358

I don't envy you guys with photography! If you were based ID I'd tell you to go to my sister. (It's possible you might want to invest in a pro). I read the link above. I'm sure you guys have already read it but just in case. Seems like most everyone feels like they're struggling in this area. If not, just ignore me. I'm lucky with digital and am planning to add real pictures later... but putting it off as long as possible because it is THE WORST 😯 wish I had better help.

GG- LOVE the new banner!!

[Former_Member]

Thank you Tonya! Yes, I will still explore different opinions and keep changing things around most importantly work on my pictures and the quality. I see your sale are going up Congratulations🎊🎊🎊 that means you are doing something right and your suggestions have been very helpful.

Lets see whats happens in the next few days.

Good Luck.

[StylishStoneJewelry]

I like your banner GG! I use canva for Etsy. What do u use?

[StylishStoneJewelry]

Tonya great job! Congrats. You are trying to help us. Your suggestion ares helpful. I agree with GG. We appreciate it a lot. You are doing something right which I or we need to learn. 😄. Thanks girl😄

[StylishStoneJewelry]

Where r u getting your customers? Etsy, FB, instagram?

[StylishStoneJewelry]

GG, I love your positivity. Thanks for your inspiring note today. I needed that. We are trying to help each other. That is so nice. Thanks a lot GG

[StylishStoneJewelry]

Hi Friends, tomorrow I am going to wear my hand painted outfit and my hand made jewelry. I am so excited. Even though I am not selling I am excited with my work haha. Keeping me motivated. HAHA

[Former_Member]

Banasree, I used Canva as well and you are welcome that is the purpose of the team to keep eachother motivated. That's the spirit!

[SunshowerParties]

I LOVE that you're wearing your own stuff Ree! You are also super positive and always looking for new ways to stay positive. I'm sorry it's been so hard. I wish I had better help. I do have an Instagram page, but most of my views (And purchases) are directly from etsy. I do wonder if it is somehow helping though...I honestly have no idea

[SunshowerParties]

My only goal aside from adding inventory as quickly as possible this first year is to find my unique niche. (Based on sales) What makes my shop different than every other shop like mine?

Share with us!!
What makes your shops different? What are you offering that no other shop like yours can?

[SunshowerParties]

Ree, i meant to say "ways to stay motivated"

[ResinflowLondon]

All! I'm new here and obviously doing something wrong! Think I've overpriced my items but they involved a great deal of time and effort... and love too! I'm sure you can all relate.
But as I'm new no sales no chats for anyone to see my personality or literally anything about me!
I could so do with some support, advice..direction please.
Many thanks, truly gifted people on this site x

[SunshowerParties]

Welcome Simone! You only have 2 listings love. That's why. You won't get buyers without inventory. Beautiful work most definitely, just not enough of it yet. it's all about patience while you continue to add to it slowly... which truly sucks.
I can't say much about price, so you know what competitors in your market are charging for similar items?
Have you thought about making your top picture into a full banner? I think that'd look amazing since your art is so gorgeous when seen up close like that!

[CampysTreasures]

Hi Banasree 😃!

Don't give-up 🤗! I know it's hard! Couple Days ago for marketing, I logged into my Etsy buyers account to search jewelry to get an idea of what's out there. There were 250 + pages of listings for jewelry. I think as sellers we've got to market our products and our brands 😉. This takes time and persistence and Patience.

An idea, I noticed you said you were going to wear one of your hand painted outfits and your jewelry. So how about taking a photo of this and post it in your shop. That way your visitors and customers can see the quality and depth of your work modeled by you 😊.

Cheryl-Anne

[SunshowerParties]

https://www.theapollobox.com/product/sku2604/rain-cloud-necklace
How cute is this necklace guys? If you see any invitations out there you love to give me inspiration dont hesitate to show me! Good shop vibes today!!