Is this Bad?

[Former_Member]

My shop has been open for almost a month and I've only gotten 3 sales thus far... Is this bad? Is this an indication that my shop might not survive on Etsy? I'm not sure on what to expect the first month of opening. Advice please! :)

[Unblushing]

No it is not bad at all. Some people wait monthS to get ONE sale. You're fine, it just takes time to create a presence on Etsy. Keep promoting, posting in the forums, etc. And be patient! :]

[Former_Member]

3 sales for your first month is perfectly fine! Some people don't have any sales on etsy at all for a couple of months after they've first joined! (self included)

Your items are cute, keep working on your shop and sales will improve.
If I can offer some advice, I'd say that your photos are a little too tight within the frame etsy gives us, making it a little difficult to fully see your products really well.
Listings like this are really pretty but some of the best part is being cut off
http://www.etsy.com/listing/80469598/ruffle-necklace-jewel-tones-paisley-silk

[Former_Member]

It sounds great! I made 5 the first month, I think we are on the right track! Keep up the good work :)

[Former_Member]

No, hang in there. It took me several months to make a sale and once I made treasuries and got more exposure in the Etsy community, my sales increased.

[Former_Member]

Nope! That's pretty damn good in the world of Etsy! Keep it up! :)

[Former_Member]

Sounds good.
When I started, I made a sale right off, then nothing for the next few months. It took almoost 6 months until things started happening.
So don't get discouraged!!

[WindDancerStudios]

I think that's pretty good! I had one sale my first year. It wasn't until this year that I actually started making sales. Chin up!! You're doing something right!

[barebranchjewelry]

3 sales in your first month? Not bad at all! Congratulations!! You're doing very well indeed. Your shop looks great, items are adorable & well pictured, keep it up! I've been open about 3 months now & have 3 sales. I'm just trying to stay active & patient. Constantly learning & growing. Good luck & hang in there!

[velanch]

Its great! Congratulations) I have only 3 sales in this two years, so your start is pretty good! Good luck in this month and others!)

[Former_Member]

Thank you everyone for your words of wisdom and great encouragement!!! When jumping into a new marketplace its hard to tell if you are doing well especially when you don't get too many sales. I will take all of your advice to heart and continue working on my shop and continue promoting on facebook and such in addition to researching and reading up on all the best ways to attract buyers. Thank you again ~ It really means a lot that so many of you showed me support!

[OhEdith]

Wow! Congrats! I havn't sold a thing, YET! Good for you! Keep up the good work!

[Former_Member]

Thank you!! Also thank you EVERYONE for sharing your personal stories of success of your shop... Its been helpful, inspiring and encouraging!

[Former_Member]

Make sure that you
are doing the right SEO
work to help out your shop!

I wrote a quick blog post on it
here:
http://newbluemarketing.com/blog/read-this-or-stop-selling-on-etsy/

-Mike

[Former_Member]

3 sales after a month? it too me 3 months to get 3 sales. you are doing fine!