I've been posting on the team Facebook page (www.facebook.com/CustomOrdersAus), featuring a different member of the team each day. So far, this has let me explore 55 new stores in detail.
Firstly, this has been great because I've been able to see all the amazing creations out there. There are some really fantastic ideas, talented artists, things that I never would have thought of, and great Christmas presents (thank you!).
Secondly, I've noticed that there is a real spread of stories. Some people have been on Etsy for ages and others are very new. Some stores have hundreds of sales, some have tens of sales, some have a handful (me), and some are still waiting for their very first sale.
So, I thought that I'd start a new thread for advice for the store owners who are just starting out. I can point them to this Blog post by The Crafty Mummy (
http://thecraftymummy.com/2011/11/madeit-store-tips/). The tips that she provides are for Madeit, but a lot of them apply equally well to Etsy.
What advice do you old hands and more successful sellers have?
