Free Shop Critique

[#1]

Hey guys!

What sort of questions you have about your current shop "image"?

This can include, photos, banners, listings, policies, pricing, etc...bring on your questions and I will do my best to give you the most honest answers!

Looking forward to the good times :)
Blessings,
Jacy

[Makethingfun]

I would love to hear a "gentle" critique from you too! Convo me or anything incase i miss the post. Thanks for your precious time!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Makethingfun

[Former_Member]

While I know this isnt the best time to ask, a critique would be awesome! Have some pics that still need to be redone so that should be finished after Christmas, fingers crossed! Market on FB, pinterest, tumblr, flickr, wanelo, stumbleupon. Trying to get about page done but keep getting kicked off of site, frustrating!!! Any advice/suggestions welcome!!

[greatthings2]

Hi, what do you think of my store? is there something to improve?
http://www.etsy.com/people/greatthings2?ref=si_pr

[Former_Member]

Hi,

Needs more opinions.

As you can see my shop has a variety of items.
In addition, I make nice trivets.

I'm trying to decide whether to do?
Add them to my shop or continue only with my current products?

I would appreciate your response.

Thanks
Lyne♥

[Former_Member]

Lyne,
I like your shop and your items :) It doesn't hurt to try & add your trivets, I don't think you have a 100% niche store. I think they would fit in well.

Amanda

[Former_Member]

I would love a critique. I have been working on my photos, I know they aren't 100% centered but I'm having trouble getting the right sizes with the 2 pics combined into 1. Are they cute being taken with the other toys or is it too much to look at?

Otherwise I would just love some honest feedback.

Thank you!
Amanda

[BeastsAndBlankets]

Hi there, I need a total shop makeover! lol, Iv'e just never gotten the hang of it. Any and all advice would be MUCH appreciated! :)

You are so kind to have created this team, thank you so much for any and all help you can offer. :)

[Former_Member]

Hi! I've been on Etsy since December 2011. I've had eleven sales so far. My shop is a fundraiser for a longer term missions trip. I'll be going to Geneva, Switzerland for three months. Any thing I need to change about my shop etc? What do you think of my photography on my listings, etc? Any advice is welcomed!

[BlackberryMarket]

Wow- Thanks so much for all you do! I'm so happy to have found this team- I started my vintage etsy shop about a month ago and would welcome a critique. Thanks!

[Former_Member]

Hi,
I started selling bespoke "luxury-ish" leather hand bags... but i don't know how to promote, i'd like to keep running my store so that get a steady growing number of visitors, and sales, of course ... i think i might be pretty bad at marketing, and promotion.

i need you guy to let me know how... on EVERYTHING.

comment my shop ,my picture display,my price .... anything that could help me, please!!!

Thank you so much in advance
Sofia

[BeadMixers]

Ascoli - you've got a great concept there! To start with, because you need a starting point to work with ... and this sort of goes for everybody. Pictures and lighting need to be interesting and have (as much as possible) similar brightness to them for uniformity. You can use a photo-editing program to brighten those that are too dark. Backgrounds are important as well. For yours, I'd think of maybe taking pictures at a different angle - more close up, with the purse sitting upright if possible - so you take the shot at it face-on. Then pick a neutral background. If you're not up for doing that, just do the editing or if you need someone I can recommend someone.

Number of items in your shop should be more than a page worth. I know it takes a little leap of faith in yourself and your product for this, but it's worth it. Yes, I realize mine is low right now but I'm restocking and have another shop I'm concentrating most on at the moment.

Also, for a 3rd generalized tip... descriptions. Why is your product going to appeal to the customer? Details about it's creation or condition are great, but also try to make it more personal. What sets your work apart from others? Don't go overboard and make yourself into a diva, but maybe point out how they'll be able to use it and the quality or style points.

These 3 things everyone can and likely should start with. Promotion can happen at the same time, but as you're setting up shop starting off on the right foot will give you a boost up. Hope this helps!

[Former_Member]

Hi! I would love any ideas for improvement.

[Former_Member]

I would like some feedback. I am new to etsy... customers kept telling me to sell on etsy so here I am! I know there is always room for improvement. A friend told me lots of listings was the way to go. What are your opinions?

[PortraitPainting17]

HI I've recently started a shop last week, I'm disappointed with the amount of views that i'm getting sometimes 1 or 2 a day how do I improve this?

[HighlyCollectable]

Hi Jacy,
Yes, I would love a critique on my shop.
Tell me what you think.
Constructive criticism is always appreciated.
Thank you.
Please let's do this privately though--
just you and me.
Lynda

[TwoSewingSistersSC]

Hi Iam new to the team and would like a shop critique of you please

[Former_Member]

Hi! I would love to hear critiques regarding my shop! thank you!

[reneeoriginals1]

Hello,
I would love some feedback on our shop. They overall look and feel as well as any changes you think may prove helpful.

We have a had a few sales and everyone gives excellent feedback we also get a high number of views from other people on Etsy however very few if any sales. Any ideas looking at our shop for why this may be?

Thank you for your comments

[Former_Member]

hey there, have just joined the group and am fairly new to Etsy, I'd love a critique on my page, any improvements etc I can make. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

[Former_Member]

Hi Bethany!

I love your shop banner. It's beautiful and earthy. The shots you did with the mossy rock stand out the most to me. I also haven't seen much done like that on Etsy. I would say keep going in that direction with your photos. It sets your shop apart and makes sense with your brand name.

[Former_Member]

Hi,

I'm new to the group and would LOVE to have someone look over my shop and give their feedback and helpful hints on how I can improve the look and feel.

Thanks sooooo much!!!

[PurpleFishBowl]

Hi, I just started my own shop on Etsy, need a lot of advice please!

[Former_Member]

Hi! Our sales have slowed way down over the last month. I have been working for days trying to get it to where it should be, but still no action. What are we doing wrong?

[Wishcraft2013]

Any help about my shop would be great please. Thanks.

[Former_Member]

Hey everyone,

Just opened up my shop and am looking for some advice.

Thanks in advance,

Nicholas