Less than half on sales

[BlueGrizzlePapers]

What does happen in february? Last month I did lots of sales and people bought me more than one item in their purchases.
In february I've got less than half on sales than last month, and only one item in each purchase.
Do you think is for my items? I think I have to be better now than in december or january, but not.
I don't know what to do.

[Former_Member]

you are not alone, i´m having a strange time too. january was my first zero sale month since i opened my shop and in february i also only had 1 sale.
i really don´t know what´s going on....

[LittleAcornToronto]

This is my worst month EVER. Even when I started almost 3 years ago and had less than 100 listings, I didn't have sales as bad as this month... this is crazy.

[Former_Member]

This should be one of my busiest months of the year and it's so slow! Hope things pick up soon!

[DenimandRuffles]

January I like 1 sale to match Jan. last year. This month I am way off on sales and revenue. Last Feb was better.

[PiecesofMeCardsnMore]

I just posted the same thing in another thread. I have more orders in Feb. than I did in Dec. & Jan. but revenue is less. Most buyers bought only one item in Feb. compared to previous months when they bought 2 or 3 cards or tag sets at a time.

[BlueGrizzlePapers]

If I compare with the same month last year this year is better, but I started on December 2012, so last february it was my second month, so it's normal that this february is better than the other, but compared to other months is as bad as my summer months!

[WilliamsGiftshop]

After the holidays rush and people spending the money they got, in January, it is quite normal for February being a bit slower.
Also, after a successful holidays sales period, sellers tend to have less listings available. Now is the time to stock up your shop again (if you couldn't keep up during the busy months).
Plus your number of sales mainly depends on your type of products and on your marketing efforts. And after the holidays rush sellers often make less marketing efforts.

[Former_Member]

People are certainly buying as I'm having a bumper month.... but its all for occasions like weddings or christenings.
I don't think people have money to randomly treat themselves yet... I know I'm still paying off my own Christmas!!!

[Former_Member]

I only had 2 sales last month. This month it picked up and I have had my best sales since my first month of sales nearly two years ago. Some of them have been for proms

[Former_Member]

I am slow too but it is what February is about. It should start picking up at the beginning of March....

[Former_Member]

Things are kinda a little slow around my shop, but I am not worried. March is historically a really good month for me.

I am thinking that people have more $ to spend on themselves and others a few months after the holidays, and tax returns are starting to come in.

Also I tend to have a lot of energy and work harder in the spring adding new items and improving my shop.

[MyDistinctDesigns]

The 1st 18 days of the month were great. The last week has been very slow.
Trying to use my spare time wisely.

[WilliamsGiftshop]

A general tip for everyone to increase sales during this period: offer seasonal products! Spring, Easter, weddings, etc.

[Former_Member]

I normaly don't get a lot of sales per month (2-5), but in Feb. I haven't got a single sale! I have been listing, promoting daily, I'm up to 128 items and still nothing. It better pick up or I'm gonna close my shop. Don't know what else to do.

[Former_Member]

January wasn't great for me, but February has been worse! I have been hoping that it is because I'm revamping my entire shop and taking it in a different direction. I don't have many items listed either at this point. And with baby #3 due any day now, it all might have to wait until sometime next month.