Can I have some constructive shop suggestions please

[Former_Member]

Hi.. I opened my shop in July last year and had a few sales very early on, however I had to shut for nearly 11 months shortly after due to unforeseen circumstances and have re-opened a few weeks back. I would really appreciate anyone having a look and offering some suggestions for improvement. Thanks :)

[MoonthrallTarot]

Hi Stacey!
Pointless threads get dozens of replies, when someone asking for help gets zero.

Cute shop and banner!

Some of your photos are a bit dark and could pop more. I like the wood you use in the background and banner.

I like to see texture- could you include really close up shots of the fabric and designs?

When will you be adding décor?

All I got for now. Have a great day!
Svet

[Former_Member]

Hi Svet

Thanks so much for your feedback. I really appreciste your suggestions:)

Stacey

[HildaLea]

Work on your SEO (esp tags) and getting more items in your shop. Tags should always (when possible) be multi-word over single word (i.e. 'baby clothes' as one tag not 'baby' and 'clothes' as two). And don't forget that if you use the tag 'baby clothes' then you're relevant for Etsy searches of 'baby' 'clothes' and 'baby clothes', so make sure none of your tags are redundant.

Also, really good tips for new shops are in these two threads:

www.etsy.com/teams/5002/etsy-success/discuss/16149239/page/1?ref=te...

and

www.etsy.com/teams/5002/etsy-success/discuss/16428780/page/1?ref=te...

[Former_Member]

Thanks Bee. Great advice:)

[TouchOfSilver]

Your items look adorable, wish I had a little one in my life right now! For me, it seemed your photos are over-exposed....very light and in need of a bit more contrast to really see the cute designs. I think a little photo editing could really make them pop. Sent you a note through your shop contact:)

[StuckOnSilver]

https://www.etsy.com/listing/245773629/baby-onesie-bodysuit-little-deer-design?ref=shop_home_active_...

Hi, Stacey, congratulations on your grand re-opening! I looked at this ADORABLE listing. Carter has a copyright on the word onesie in the USA. The company may contact you. Try to replicate the phrases in your titles, tags and descriptions for SEO.

I think your photos look a little washed out--increasing contrast might help.I also think that a straight on shot rather than slanted might be better (but I am retired military and like things straight and stiff, LOL!)

Your announcement has a discount--maybe you could include an end date for it?
Good luck!

[DawnsPencil]

Hi there! I agree with Barbara! Your items are really cute, but too bright to the eye! Try to edit the photos and make them a little less exposed.

Good luck!!

[Former_Member]

Thanks to you all for taking the time to give me such great responses. Everyone seems to have a common suggestion about the photos so I will definitely be working on them! I maybe need to change the background as the colour on the items is pretty accurate to the actual colours. That's good to know about the word onesie Bev, thanks. I have some work to do now:) You are all lovely and I really sppreciate it!