Has Craftgawker worked for anyone?

[Former_Member]

I've submitted to Craftgawker at least 4 times and been turned down each time! What exactly are they looking for. Maybe I don't understand the concept!

Has anyone had success with Craftgawker?

[Former_Member]

Trying this question again. Anyone???

[Former_Member]

I tried twice and both were turned down so I stopped submitting. They never mentioned the reason why, but I didn't ask anyway.

[Former_Member]

Sometimes they tell you, sometimes they don't. They like very clear, natural light, not over-exposed photos. Sometimes it seems like there's no rhyme or reason.

All I can really do is give an example. This one made it: http://www.etsy.com/listing/60553173/copper-hammered-spinner-silver-oxidized

[Unblushing]

Craftgawker has been very great for me. But I never submit items from my Etsy shop, only DIY tutorial posts from my blog. I think it's more focused on craft projects, than products for purchase.

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Not sure if this link will work if you're not logged in to craftgawker, but here are examples of my submissions: http://craftgawker.com/post/archive/julieannart/

[Former_Member]

Thanks! You may be right Julie and I may need to look outside of my etsy shop too.

[Former_Member]

JulieAnna: Does it help with your sales?

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It's hard to track my sales from my blog. I know it AT LEAST doubles my blog views to what they used to be though! :]