How I finally started to make sales...

[#1]

I started another thread and read some comments from frustrated sellers. I thought, "wow, they sound just like me when I first started."

Here's my secret: http://etsymentors.blogspot.com/p/critique-your-own-shop.html

The above shop critique checklist pretty much saved my shop. It's more thorough than any single Etsy Seller Handbook article and it's very straightforward. No pats on the back or warm fuzzies: just clearly stated info. No, you won't get 5 sales overnight, but it was a great starting point for me.

This helped me put certain things into perspective:
*I needed to work on photos (my bath towel background wasn't working, lol!)
*I needed to re-word all my titles and tags (took me weeks to learn the concept)
*I needed to add more items (I guess only 8 items was not enough!)

I went from 1 sale in the first month (June 2011), to 175 sales by the end of 2011.

Please give this checklist a try! Selling on Etsy is not just about SEO or photos, it's about having the whole package.

[Former_Member]

I sell Door Decor Wreath Chic Wreath
https://www.etsy.com/listing/460642130/handmade-moon-shape-decoration-vintage?ref=shop_home_active_1...
https://www.etsy.com/listing/460671606/vintage-led-wreath-wall-hangging-wreath?ref=shop_home_active_...
https://www.etsy.com/listing/474163211/spring-wreath-wreath-wreath-for-the-door?ref=shop_home_active...

[TwistsnGems]

Thanks for posting this link. It came at a time when I, too had been getting discouraged with the slow down in sales. Gives me a check list to review and renew hope of sales like I had last year!!

[BorbolloPrintables]

Very useful for newbies...like me:) Thank you!

[BlissWorksStudio]

Thanks for sharing!!

[Former_Member]

Thank you for posting. Great advice!

[Former_Member]

How long do you wait until you give up? I changed a lot of things in my shop and have lots of views but no sales!

[BlackCrowCurios]

wonderful checklist thank you for sharing!

[C4GiftsByJen]

thanks for the amazing abundance of information! I've read it, and will continue to keep reading it again and again.. Diving in to all those links as well!

[Former_Member]

New shop ----> www.etsy.com/fr/shop/NinniBuArt
Custom creation thank'you

Nouvelle boutique ----> www.etsy.com/fr/shop/NinniBuArt
création sur commande , partager la boutique Merci beaucoup

https://www.etsy.com/fr/listing/503512729/collier-pendentif-en-ceramique-perles?ref=shop_home_active...

https://www.etsy.com/fr/listing/503103885/dans-le-monde-des-parapluies-tableau?ref=shop_home_active_...

https://www.etsy.com/fr/listing/489597970/le-penseur-tableau-art-africain-tableau?ref=shop_home_acti...

https://www.etsy.com/fr/listing/503092071/africa-tableau-art-africain-tableau?ref=related-5

[TsaraBe]

Thanks for sharing. I'm going to make some changes on mine.

[Rosariesaccessories]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[Former_Member]

Im having the hardest time getting people to buy =/ anyone have any ideas on how I can convert my traffic into buyers? I blog, market, and use word of mouth. please....please help a sista out lol

www.etsy.com/shop/MyVoiceMyFight

[ShadyLaneDesignz]

Hi Jasmine. It takes a while, sometimes a very long while to start getting consistent sales. It took me a month to get one sale and 2 more months after that to get my second. Your tags look pretty good, your pictures are good but maybe you could have more pictures for each item. For example, show the back of the shirt or a picture of how it looks on a real model. Don't give up, it just takes time and patience and work! Good luck,
Gina

[Hobknobhill]

THANK YOU so much for this very helpful information. I have been selling on online sites for 15 years, but just opened my etsy store, and this is the best article I've come across for tips.

[TheDesertCats]

Thank you!! <3

[ASweetFragranceart]

Thank you sooo much for that link, I can do with more advice, the sales comes very slowly.

[Former_Member]

Great post! I actually used it to help set up my own shop :)

[XeniaTerzovicArt]

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!

[ArtOnAJourney]

Thank you for this post! I instantly found some important changes to make in my shop. Looking forward to implementing some changes and hoping for more sales!

[DarylArtDigital]

Thank you Aman for all your time researching and strategizing this. It is much appreciated!

[StardustMine]

Excellent, excellent article!!! Thank you so much xx

[CherilynNicole]

Great article! Thank you! :)

[Former_Member]

I will read the article. Can't find your shop anywhere.

[Former_Member]

Thanks for this advices! really needing mentoring...