Is it important to have a website for my items?

[Former_Member]

I was working on my about me page and I was wondering is it important to have a website for my shop? Like if people want to see my stuff wouldn't they just go to my etsy? Not to website then to my etsy?

[TOMgirlApparel]

It depends upon your goals. I have a website with an about page, contact form, and some pics. Then I have a "shop" tab that links directly to Etsy. I use my website everywhere (biz cards, social media, blog features). That way no matter where I end up, I will have control of that website and won't lose the traffic I am building.

[WildPrairieSewing]

Good idea Amanda! How do you get a regular website?

[TOMgirlApparel]

I used godaddy.com

[PrairiePrimitives]

DON'T use GoDaddy. Or if you think you might want to, please do your due diligence.

You'll need a domain name. You can get those lots of places. I'm currently using Hover.com for this.

Then you'll need a web site. That can be a blog or PictureTrail.com site. Techy folks may want to design their own site. In this case, you'll need to hook up with a web hosting company. I like Lunarpages.com for this.

Hope this helps!

[Former_Member]

I had a website though vistaprint, It was about 35 a month and you get a free month. You could design the site yourself using their build a website editing tool and included a blog. but they are more expensive, I have heard good things about Godaddy but It depends on whatever works for you.,

[Former_Member]

I use ipage.com .... my husband used it for his blog for work and really liked it but I have had some issues -- that are now sorted out. The technical help is WONDERFUL. You can chat with them 24 hours a day and they will help you tremendously (I am not a techy girl).

I have a website with an about page, a page with items from my shop and then a blog. I blog about once a week. I get a lot more traffic than when I first started ... but no comments or anything. I think it takes time. Having a website I think helps you develop your "brand".

[TOMgirlApparel]

DON'T use GoDaddy. Or if you think you might want to, please do your due diligence.
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Curious why? I used them and have been very happy.

[Former_Member]

I use bluehost for my other website, it includes several e-mails, it's pricey but handles traffic really well. However, I am still holding off on my shop's website until I make a little bit more of revenue, lol. I will probably use Bluehost again and use wordpress, I plan on buying a pre-made shop template, can anyone recommend a wordpress template for an etsy shop?