Asking for a favour

[Former_Member]

Hi Everyone,

who of you would like to take a look at my shop and give me some feedback/advice on what i can approve to get more vieuws and sales?

Ive watched the Etsy video's and read the blogs but my ajustments so far on pictures, tags ect. haven't helped my yet.

So a big Thanx to all who want to take a look at my shop and gives advice (be nice;-) )

Greetz from the Netherlands

Odette

[amuandpri]

I like the photos with detail - gives more idea on how the product actually looks, nice.
For a new shop - Deliver the product exactly how it looks in the picture, wrap it nicely, give extra coupons along with the order for returning customers, send thank you messages when someone buys from the shop. Reply within hours for convos, Work - work on getting +ve feedback, it is a must here on etsy or anywhere selling online.
To get more likes -join teams, teams help a lot! Use all the social media options facebook, twitter.. get noticed.
All the best!! Happy Sales:)

[LittleStarCreates]

Hello Odette!

I just wanted to say that I think you've got some lovely items and great photos.

I'm fairly new to this too so can't offer much in the way of advice. The only things I can suggest to get more people to view your shop are to read about SEO and also add more items to your shop. Both of these things should mean that people have more of a chance of finding you.

Priya mentioned about joining teams. Since joining teams and participating in the forums I've noticed my views have gone up. They may not have resulted in lots of sales (yet!) but it still makes me feel better when I can see that people have at least been looking at my work! I've also received really good advice as a result of asking questions from other Etsy people.

Good luck with your shop!

[Former_Member]

Hello Priya and Julie,

thanx so much for your feedback/advice and nice comments. More teams, more social media and more items! It's great to read about your experienceses, and it helps me to focus on whats needed.

All the best to you!

[seemomster]

Welcome, Odette!

We are in a crowded field; it is difficult to get found in search. (No mater *how* good one's SEO is.) Given that, I will share the the best advice I got when I opened *my* Etsy shop:

Don't rely on Etsy to bring you customers. Think of Etsy as your retail platform and secure shopping cart, and nothing more. Promote yourself on social media, through word of mouth with friends, and, yes, in teams.

Be prepared for the long haul. I've been at this since October of 2011. I am *finally* making headway. Now, part of that is because I have other obligations that have had to take precedence over my shop. (I've twice had to close shop for weeks, right at the peak of spring Bridal season, to care for my mother, for instance.)

Finally--
Your work is beautiful...your prices seem a little low to me. I know you aren't using high-dollar materials (I worked in a bead shop for years) but are you taking your time into account when you price? You should be! Your pricing structure looks like wholesale, rather than retail, to me. You are running a retail shop. You are the shop owner. What would your pieces sell for at a boutique that caters to your target audience? That is what I would consider as my base-line...then adjust.

Best of luck!

[fishcouple]

I can't give you much advice since I just started to sell "seriously" about half year ago, but I think your work is beautiful and your pictures look bright and cheerful too!

Good luck to you! :)

[Former_Member]

Hello Melanie,

thank you for sharing your experienceses with me. Great feedback! Thinking of Etsy just as my retail platform is a new way off thinking for me that is a real eye opener.

All the best!

[Former_Member]

Fishcouple,
thanx for the compliments!!

greetz and happy sales!

[mooonart]

Hi, Odette

I think this thread will help you a lot. Good luck

https://www.etsy.com/teams/11352/relevancy-and-seo-for-all-etsy-shops/discuss/14907695/page/1