Welcome to the Captain’s Corner! Watch this space for regular posts on things going on in the community, regional updates, program announcements, and more!
Get your Team ready for the holiday rush
It’s time to get your team ready for the busiest time of the year! Check out the Holiday Trend Reportfor some great information on what Etsy buyers are looking for. Don’t have time to read through the report? You can also watch this video, hosted by Etsy’s Director of Merchandising. You’ll learn about the key trends we are watching for the holidays, best selling items, top searches, and tips for merchandising.
Get involved in The Etsy Market
The Etsy Market is a series of virtual shopping events. Some events are run by Etsy Teams like yours, working with your local Etsy community to build beautiful markets. Others are curated by Etsy, with the goal of celebrating incredible makers.
If you aren’t currently a market host, you can still get involved: Apply to take part in the Etsy Market holiday lookbook and share this with your team (and other Etsy sellers). It’s a great opportunity to get featured by Etsy, and showcase your shop and products to new buyers. If you are a Captain that would like to learn more about hosting a market in the 2022 Etsy Market, please register your interest here.
Learn from experienced Etsy Sellers with Etsy U
Etsy U is a Community education program for sellers looking to grow their business, support other entrepreneurs, and connect with creatives in our global community. Etsy U Instructors will work with Etsy U Instructors work with Etsy staff directly to train and host educational workshops throughout the year. We’ll cover a variety of topics–including but not limited to–Etsy Search, Product Photography, Trends, and Social Media Marketing. If you are interested in being an Etsy U Instructor, you can learn more about the application process and program here.
And if you’re looking to attend an Etsy U workshop, you can check out our events page to see if there's one that's right for you!
Community Ranks and Badges are now here!
Did you hear the exciting news? Etsy Ranks and Badges launched last week! This program is designed to acknowledge the daily efforts of our community contributors who support one another with sage advice and words of encouragement, and allow us to thank top contributors with some community profile flair. Read more about Ranks and Badges here.
We appreciate all of the hard work you put into your teams year-round, and we aim to support your efforts in every way we can. Please let us know how we can support your communities in the future by providing feedback, and keep your eye on this space for future Captain’s Corner updates.
