Introducing The New About Page For Your Shop

[#1]

Hi sellers!

We've long ago established that telling your story on Etsy (of your product, of yourself, and of your shop) is incredibly important. Today we launched a dedicated place in your shop where you can share your story with the world. In your shop’s new About page you can add pictures of your process and talk through the special details that set your shop apart. You can learn more and see some examples of this page in action, here:

http://www.etsy.com/blog/news/2012/introducing-an-about-page-for-your-shop/

So now that you have this blank slate, how do you go about telling your story? Before you pull your hair out, check out the following resources for tips and best practices to apply when storytelling:

- Tips for Your Shop’s About Page: http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2012/tips-for-your-shops-about-page/
- Why Your Product and Profile Need a Compelling Story (watch the video!): http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2012/why-your-profile-and-product-need-a-compelling-story/

Have you published yours yet? Do share a link to your shop’s About page when you’ve finished it. We can’t wait to read your story, and we might just might share a few of our favorite pages on Twitter!

[MamaLoveOrganics]

Susan Faye, your cat looks just like my Chloe kitty!

[ContempoJewelry]

Very cool, thanks!

[Former_Member]

Sheryl- Buttonwillow says Chloe must be absolutely GORGEOUS. ;-) They seem to have a LOT of lookalikes out there in the world-- lots of people have sent me pictures of kitties that look exactly like Bwillow! Great job on your new About Page, by the way!

[Former_Member]

I still need to add some more pictures for mine, but I felt that the writing is enough atm.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/skyejuice/about
What do you think? :)

[Former_Member]

oh that was fun
http://www.etsy.com/shop/HereTodayBeadworks/about

[Galleros]

why can't I add pictures or photos at all.

[ArtiqueBoutiqueShop]

Love this feature! It's so great to see and read more about my favorite shops! I think it's a massive improvement to the site, and I'm sure customers will feel much more confident and connected with sellers. Thank you Etsy :)

Have so loved looking at everyone else's - great job everyone!

Here's mine:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageRoseShop/about

[Former_Member]

Finished mine a moment ago, finally. These all look so great - thank you for adding this feature, Etsy!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/BaxCatandCo/about

[EleganceFarmHome]

It is SO great to see the behind the scenes photos of so many shops! Love this :)

Here is ours:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/EleganceFarmHome/about/

[Former_Member]

I've had a lot of fun looking at everyone's About Page. Mine is up, but a work in progress - trying to figure out how to make my Profile page different now, too -

http://www.etsy.com/shop/favoriteflower/about/

[Former_Member]

Wow, I love the new "About Page." My only suggestion is that it needs to be easier for new shop visitors to find.

Here's mine: http://www.etsy.com/shop/rawolive/about/

[Former_Member]

Hello,
I just finished posting my ABOUT page and I love it! It was really fun to make!
Thank-you Etsy for creating this new added feature. I think it will really enhance my shop and make the buying experience even more fun for everyone.

Here's my link to my new ABOUT page:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/IsabellaDiSclafani/about/

[Former_Member]

Awesome new feature! Love the About page concept, and the getting-to-know you opportunities it gives us!

Here's mine:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ABFoleyArtworks/about/

[ElenaMary]

what I like about the ABOUT page is that you can list workshops you teach and custom work you do which has no place on etsy now that the alchemy feature is gone...so if someone lived in your area and wanted to take a class or workshop from you they could find you...always thought etsy should have a bulletin board page where local classes and workshops could be posted but of course there is no $ incentive for them to do that...

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ElenaMary/about

[Former_Member]

Here's a little bit about Me!
http://buff.ly/LzXtFQ

[MyHoneypickles]

Just finished my page! I have enjoyed viewing all of your pages and feel like I know you. Hope you will visit mine and let's get aquatinted.
www.eysy.com/shop/myhoneypickles/about

[MyHoneypickles]

www.etsy.com/shop/myhoneypickles/about

[cherrylippedroses]

I think this was a wonderful idea. I am proud and delighted to be a part of this team and to have had the opportunity to learn and grow with ETSY.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/cherrylippedroses/about/

[Former_Member]

What a great addition to our shops! I have started mine now: http://www.etsy.com/shop/eschreur/about . I need to put a few more photos and text showing the process of item creation for the shop, but am otherwise happy with it.

[FreshRetroGallery]

Thanks for always improving Etsy! Here's my new about page:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/FreshRetroGallery/about/

[Former_Member]

Absolutely love it, great features!
Here's mine: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CUTIFULbaby/about

Thanks Etsy! :)

[Former_Member]

I need some help I put info into the short bio section that was supposed to go into the story section, no matter how many times I refresh, close the browser, or put in new info the original information stays in the window. Could someone tell me how to clear this window.

[Former_Member]

I just dedicated my morning to making my About Page complete! Here it is: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ASimpleKindOfFancy/about/

:) Happy day, Etsians! You all look beautiful today!

[Former_Member]

Loving this opportunity to show some behind the scenes and tell our shop's story - thank you!!

I just got mine set up: http://www.etsy.com/shop/FlourishCafe/about

[ReCurrents]

Mine is still kind of a work in progress, but here it is!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ReCurrents/about/

What do y'all think?