Need suggestions

[Former_Member]

Hey guys I recently started my Etsy shop and I've been trying to promote and marketing it through here, following people to get discovered, i've had a lot of views and favorites, but no sales at all. I don't know what I am doing wrong. Please check my shop and give me some suggestions if you can, I'll really appreciate it.

Thanks!! :)

www.etsy.com/shop/MaryvCrafting

[NowSeaNature]

Your shop is currently closed! Maybe that's why! :)

[RainbowBeeDesign]

Unfortunately, we aren't able to view your store since you have closed it...we cannot help...I hope you work it out and re-open again soon.

Wishing you the best!

Josee

[MariasWorkshop]

Yes, I tried to view your items, but could not. I hope everything is well with you and that you re-open soon.

Best wishes.

[Former_Member]

Hey!! I am sorry I closed the shop because something un-expected came up but It's already fixed. I would really appreciate to hear suggestions from you!

Thank you and sorry again!

[MariasWorkshop]

I need to shut my computer down in a few minutes, so this will be very short.

The first thing I noticed is that you have a typo in your sections. It should be "Scarves" plural of scarf. Also, I would suggest you add more photos of your items. Lastly, it may be just me, but I think your photos in the "About" section are a little blurry.

I hope this helps.

Good luck with your shop!

[Former_Member]

Your shop banner image is very blurry. I suggest re doing that as it is the first thing that customers see. You really need to work on SEO. Your titles and tags need help. You want to use 2-3 word tags to help people find your items. Your tags and titles should also reflect each other for best results.

You also want to utilize all five photos if possible. They have a lot of excess on the sides due to improper sizing. I size all of my images to 1000x1000 pixels for a nice perfect square. You may need to adjust how you take pictures to get it there. I use PicMonkey to edit my pics. It is free and online.

I noticed you don't include measurements on many of your items. You want to include inches in your measurements too, especially since you are selling to US.

You want to embellish your about you section. I didn't see anything to tell me about you and your shop. How did you get started? What motivates you to sell and create? etc.

And lastly, it took me 3 months to make my first sale on Etsy. While hard work is key, you need a bit of patience too.

[StuckOnSilver]

https://www.etsy.com/listing/464091661/handmade-scarf-on-loom-w-purple-colors?ref=shop_home_active_1...

I looked at this listing and suggest
--listing fiber content (wool, acrylic, etc.)
--listing size in inches as well as metric
--adding four photos (boxed ready to ship, folded, on a hanger, etc.
--brighten your primary photo

Best wishes,
Bev

[Former_Member]

Your items are so inexpensive! I would easily pay twice what you're charging for a hand-loomed scarf. My suggestion is to think about raising your prices. For many buyers, lower prices turns them off because they equate it with lower quality goods. Best of luck.

[RainbowBeeDesign]

I totally agree your prices are too low!!! :) Raise your prices, the time you spend making your items warrants it!

Wishing you the best!

Josee

[FleecefulFarm]

I like how you've done your photos with the items displayed on a real person, yet using the same dark blouse underneath and no face so there is no distraction from the actual item.

You will ultimately be found more by buyers when you are able to fill your store up with more items...Try to make a goal of getting 50 items listed.

Nice job - You've got a good start!

[Former_Member]

Thank you everyone for your suggestions! :)

I improved my shop a bit today (only necklaces but will do the same with scarves tomorrow), personally I think the photos look much better now. As for the prices, I think even the necklaces are little overpriced but since i'm offering free shipping for a while I think they're okay.

I also added some examples of FREE Corcheted yarn earrings i'm offering to my first 5 customers, (do you think this is a good idea to motivate people to buy or it will seem weird and they will not buy?)

Thanks and sorry for late reply, i've been a little busy!

[DaManoHandmade]

I love your items and would buy...a little later.
What I am trying to say is that maybe it has to do with the fact that your stuff is mostly related to winter stuff and many people are in a summer mood, so they will start looking for wool items a little later in the year.