Just Re-Opened!

[Former_Member]

Hello all :)

After a self-imposed hiatus while I went away to get married (!), I've just reopened my little shop and am looking for some constructive criticism. It's been awhile and I know what worked for me two months ago might not be the case now, so any help would be appreciated!

Thanks so much in advance!

[NeatoKeen]

I have a helpful hint that someone passed along to me when I re-opened after my daughter's back surgery: de-activate and then re-activate every item in your shop.

Somehow this refreshes your shop items in Google search. My views were abysmal after re-opening and this process seemed to spike them right back up to where they were before closing.

Congratulations on your marriage - best wishes on Etsy and in life!

[Former_Member]

Thanks for the heads up, NeatoKeen! I wouldn't have known that!

[Former_Member]

Welcome back Amanda Jo...it's so nice to see your adorable octopus avatar again :) And congratulations on getting married!

The last time I put my shop on hold, it took about 3 weeks for it to come back to the same amount of views I was getting before. So I would just be patient for a little while and make sure your tags are up to date with the holidays approaching.

[Former_Member]

Thanks so much Janessa, it's so nice to be back to the group!

Thanks also for the heads-up about a timetable for getting back to normal! Looking forward to it!

[Former_Member]

Congratulations on your marriage! I've also missed your cute little octopus. I have not had any experience putting my shop on vacation mode so no advice here but I wanted to wish you the best. :)

[Former_Member]

Thanks so much, Natasha! I love the new avatar--that's a beautiful blanket!