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Getting more views and most of all sales!

Hello them,

I'm really in need of help. I've been reading numerous post and newsletters in the sellers handbook, using the tips provided, and would like to know how to get sales and views. I updated my pictures and tried to be more personal in my descriptions, but it doesn't seem to be working. Should I change my titles and/or tags? If possible, could you look and my page and tell me what I'm doing wrong or what I'm not doing? Thanks for your help!
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Re: Getting more views and most of all sales!

I get a lot of views from the treasuries I am featured in, I get featured by doing treasuries of others and I am in two teams that focuses on making treasuries so I end up getting into two or three treasuries a day. EE Team has pay it forward treasuries, if you feature someone they are to feature you back. you can get into 16 treasuries that way.
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Hi Favors,

I've taken a look at your shop and come up with a bunch of ideas. I'm not an expert, but have recently given my shop a "makeover" and found that my views have been going up.

1) Photos: some of your photos are better than others, but overall, they have a lot going on in them and don't look like they are well set-up. I used to take horrible photos, and it took me a few tries of re-doing every single one before I made some improvement. Takes a long time, and there's always room to improve.

2) You only have 14 items, which means that you are a very small drop in the large Etsy ocean. If you have more items, people are more likely to stumble across you when looking around.

3) Titles and tags. Yours aren't bad, but things like your comic book collage can include words like newspaper print, cut out, magazine clipping, etc in the title. Read this: http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2011/putting-your-shop-on-top-etsy%E2%80%99s-most-relevant-search/

4) Your shop is called Favors for All, but I don't really get it. You sell one box at a time. If I wanted favors, I would look for a shop that sold multiple pieces. Plus, I would never pay $5.50 plus $5 shipping.

5) Lastly, decide what you want your shop to be! Collages or favors? Unless they are both in the same style (which they are not), they just make your shop look confusing. You say you have favors, yet the first thing I see is a newspaper collage. Work on building a brand and an image.

For example, look at this shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/tamar?ref=ss_profile
All the photos and items are slightly different, but even with different backgrounds and set-ups, you can tell that the artist has a distinct style. It doesn't just look pretty and girlie, but it makes me feel feminine and whimsical! The shop has a clear image (girlie, floral, colorful), and a distinct brand. You can tell exactly who the shop is targeted to and what the artist is trying to say.

You have very few items and if you wanted, you could totally re-vamp your shop. Work on making your photos and items look more professional. A good photo can make an ugly item look good, and vice versa.

Good luck. The process is frustrating and time-consuming, but it's nice to see the payoff.

Aman
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Re: Getting more views and most of all sales!

Love your shop name.....
but it didn't clarify for me what a "favor for all," is.
Maybe...Gift boxes by Favors for All......

Why would I want to buy a "snappy little box," for my present?
Because as a gift giver I want my present to be great from start to finish, that's why.

Funny how we feel so proud when our wrapping is beautiful....

Think about how someone will benefit from using your product....
They are adorable.

Offer a quantity purchase....Something the buyer can keep on hand when they have a gift to give....

A quantity of different sizes? ei, 5 for $....... . small for earrings, med for bracelet size items, large for books size items.....
your name it according to what you know about your sizes....
Hang in there....
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Re: Getting more views and most of all sales!

Thanks so much for all the responses. I'm definitely going to take all of your advice. Thanks again!
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