Etsy Success Reading List - May 26

[Former_Member]

It's a busy day here at Etsy HQ – I'm setting up our space for the Etsy Success Photography workshop and interviewing potential interns! I found some time to dig through the web and grab some inspiring reads for you:

Finding the Nerve to Take an Advertising Risk
http://boss.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/24/finding-the-nerve-to-take-an-advertising-risk/

A Day Without Distraction: Lessons Learned from 12 Hrs of Forced Focus
http://the99percent.com/tips/7032/A-Day-Without-Distraction-Lessons-Learned-from-12-Hrs-of-Forced-Fo...

18 Five Big Myths About American Small Businesses
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kristie-arslan/five-big-myths-about-amer_b_866118.html

5 Practical Tips for Getting More From Facebook
http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2011/05/23/5-practical-tips-for-getting-more-from-facebook/

Say, “Yes And” and Stop Wasting Energy on Resistance
http://www.blacksburgbelle.com/2011/05/say-yes-and-and-stop-wasting-energy-on-resistance/

I'd love to hear what you think of these blog posts! And, as always, let me know if you find something interesting this week.

Best,
Danielle

[SweetSincerity]

The Facebook tips article is fantastic! I find FB to be such a useful advertising tool, so it really helps to figure out how to use it even more effectively. I'm definitely going to mix it up a bit and start taking polls, and liking other business pages in order to network more! Really helpful advice :) Thanks

[Former_Member]

Thanks a ton!

[Former_Member]

Great post, thank you!

[Former_Member]

ooh, marking this for my work time tonight. Thanks Danielle!

[ErikaPrice]

Very inspiring, especially the Day Without Distraction, LOL!

Thank you Danielle!

[Former_Member]

Thank you for the reads! I will make sure and take them all in!

[BackyardBrand]

Say yes is like (The Entreprenette) Sarah Shaw's line, "when it doubt, take the next step."

[WATTOonline]

Really like the article 5 Practical Tips for Getting More From Facebook.

[yugenhandmadeco]

great reads! love that facebook one. thanks, danielle :)

[Former_Member]

I'm going to look into the FB Sponsored Stories, sounds interesting...
Now back to the studio.
Ciao,
Sally Anne

[TheWildRoses]

What reached me most was the article about Working without Distraction. When writing my master's thesis I made a rule: I can't sit down to work unless I have a minimum 2-hr block. I could go an entire week without getting at it! I finally scrapped that rule when I l learned that 30 minutes is a good chunk of time. (by the bye, I finished the M.A.)

Now, if If I've got 30 minutes, I know I can get something done.

[Former_Member]

Thanks for the info. I've gone to the tips for Facebook. Still not sure I can do it but will try.

[Former_Member]

Always great to read fresh articles on small biz entrepreneurs.

[thebuckeyelady]

Thank you for these wonderful articals. Well worth the time!

[Former_Member]

really great information!

[Former_Member]

Great Info. Thanks so much ;-))

[EvesLittleEarthlings]

I also loved the facebook article and the Day without Distractions was also interesting. It is so challenging staying focused and on task.

[Former_Member]

i think the duct tape entry was the best. I have read a little from his blog before, and it has always very informative, easy to read and succinct.

Personally, i think the NY times blog post wasn't very pertinent to etsy sellers as much as the FB article.

and on that note, I will go and add something to my wall on FB!

[Former_Member]

Thank you Danielle. Great list. I've already started to read through the posts.

Brianne
PetalPetal and VintageChild:Modern

[Former_Member]

I enjoyed the Facebook tips! I'm wondering-- I missed the Duct Tape Marketing workshop earlier this week-- will there be a video of it that we can watch?

[JustForGiggles]

LOVED the facebook article!!! I didn't know a thing about sponsored stories until now. Next time I pay for advertising, I'll definitely try it!

Thank you!!!

[hellomissallie]

I really enjoyed the Facebook article. I'm having a hard time making myself use social media and blogs regularly, which is weird for me because I used to be an internet ninja. It seems the more content piles up on the internet, the less I feel I'm making a genuine connection with another person.

[Former_Member]

I found the FB article most interesting. I think I need a Facebook Facelift!
Thanks for the tips!

[Former_Member]

"yes, and..." is a great concept! I love it! It implies that I am always successful, no matter what!