NEED HELP

[Former_Member]

I constantly end up in mental tornado over my shop. I'm afraid I'm not original enough, that I sell too many different items, that my stuff isn't good. My friends and family always like the stuff I think is cheesy, and then I keep it in there anyway. Will you guys help me out? I'm in "eye twitch" territory at this point. Please take a look at my front page and tell me if you think anyone should even bother to shop there. Too many items? Too weird? Not unique? What are your favorites? Please be HONEST. It's the only way I learn.

[weekendjewelry1]

Kistha, first off, I think your shop looks good - bright and cheery, and I like the 'feel'. So I'm just going to mention a couple things that might help a bit. First - your tagline, under your shop title - it'. That's one of those areas that Google searches (or so they tell me). "A handmade boutique" is a nice phrase but nobody is searching for that. How about "Handmade greeting cards and polymer clay food jewelry". Or something along those lines?

Same thing applies to your shop announcement. "Welcome" and similar phrases are courteous and friendly but don't help people find your stuff. And if I've been told correctly, your shop announcement is a very useful place for keywords or customer-friendly info. (In mine, I mention what I sell - and then describe the 10% discount I offer. I know at least some people read it because they use the discount.) So, that area is a really good place for SEO phrases.

That's a start, I'm sure other people will have some more-fun ideas!

[decembermoondesign]

Kisha,
I like your shop - especially the name ;)

The only thing I would change, is I would open another shop for your clay pendants.They're awesome, but I feel they're a bit distracting. They take away from the cohesiveness you've got going with your other items.

If another shop is out of the question, I'd move them to the second page.

I'd make more clay pendants, too!

[Former_Member]

Thanks, guys!