Etsy Updates

[Former_Member]

Has anyone had any success with using the new Etsy updates feature? I think it looks like a fun way to engage with current customers and add your personality to what your making, but I'm wondering if it has brought any new customers in? The most unique thing about my products is where I get them from and I'm excited to show that off.

[StuckOnSilver]

Hi, Julie, I like updates and have put in a few of them! I don't know if they've given a bump to my sales, though.

[KatyTrailCreations]

I love the "realism" the updates bring to my shop's appearance. I'm small-town, home-based, salt-of-the-earth and the photos bring that all out. But sales boosting is not something I can attest to. At least not at this time.

[QuirkyCabbage]

I clicked the 'Shop updates' button and it looks like it's not available for us desktop users :( Just on mobile

[FramedCreation]

No idea, if they have done anything, however I do believer Etsy search algo takes them into account.

Since i've started I have seen an uptick in sales, although I have been working harder not the store, not sure if it is a positive correlation or not but doesn't do any harm.

[Former_Member]

Thank you for all the perspective!

[StripesAndChevron]

Anyone know if there's a for sure way to tell if you're getting more traffic from shop updates?

[CaliforniaCrownJewel]

I don't know - but I would bet it shows up in the stats on your laptop. The teams show up and Pinterest, etc. I have to do an update now just to find out!

[FairwxForest]

I like them - I think it adds to my story as a maker and gives me more opportunities to give my shop personality, but I'm not really sure if anyone is looking at them. I've noticed that I'm getting a few views directed to my shop from the shop updates in my stats, but because there isn't a way to "like", "comment", or otherwise interact with the updates themselves, it's tough to really tell.

Personally, I would love if Etsy added them to the personalized desktop homepages in addition to the Etsy app - I browse my favorite etsy shops on my computer, not on my phone. I feel like more people would see them if they displayed in more places.

[CozyDawg]

I have posted a few. Like others mentioned, there is no way to know if anyone is even looking at them. Hits to your updates don't register in the stats. I'm not even sure if clicks to listings from an update would create a unique hit to the stats page.

[BlackCatStudio98]

I agree with you Lauren, I also prefer browsing on my computer and think they would have more impact if they also showed up on the computer homepage.

[BlackCatStudio98]

I just posted my first update. Where does it show up at?

[fishcouple]

I like shop updates a lot. I think it gives you a space to show your personality or behind the scene working process.

It requires us to post by phone, so I had to use my phone to take pictures first. Therefore, the picture quality sometimes not as good.

I don't think it brings a lot buyers but it does show up in stats whenever there are footprints coming from it.

[MReneeArtAndDesign]

My 'Etsy App' views have increased since I started using updates (I have done 4 now), so ...maybe it's working? :)

[Former_Member]

I don't know how to use this. Would someone be so good as to give me some instructions. I guess it's a generation thing.

[Former_Member]

I love the personal touch the Shop Updates give. Like a lot of others have mentioned, customers can see behind the scenes and a more personal side to you and your shop. I'm sure once more people realize what the shop update is they will be more involved in view, favorites and sales. :)

Rosemary-In order to post shop updates you must have the Etsy app on your phone. You can post pictures from your phone of your items, whether it's you creating, your work space, etc. and link a listing to each photo. Hope this helps you.

[Former_Member]

Thanks to everyone for all their perspective!

I've had an upswing in sales since adding my own photos to the updates section. I defiantly cannot concretely attribute the increase to the pictures. There are other contributing factors in play.

However, I sell pretty simple jewelry in a super saturated market and the adventures that lead me to my materials are the best part about them and what makes my products unique. I do really enjoy being able to share some of the photos I was able to take on my collecting hunts. I agree with many of you here that it adds to my store's story.