Needing help

So I have been open I think three years now. I have been trying to discover new ways to get more traffic and sales and am feeling a little hopeless, and overwhelmed. A friend of mine started a shop a few months ago and has made almost as many sales as me. I don't know if I am doing anything wrong or need to make some big improvements to anything. Any advice would be so appreciated!!!!!!
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I would work on your titles and place "bodysuit" closer to the beginning of the title. I would also (my opinion) change your policies in regards to lost and damaged items... you are responsible for lost or damaged items regardless of what your policies say. Your customer is insured through the payment provider and you must insure your packages or be willing to refund lost or damaged items. Shops that state they arent responsible risk sounding difficult to work with... but again thats just my opinion. Best of luck
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LeedsRadio
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First you should not compare your shop to someone another shop. You should have goals of your own and a plan for reaching them. Running a business is hard work. Much harder work than working for someone else.

But I agree with Christa - You make so many mentions of how things are not your responsibility that I would be hesitant to buy from you. Then there's this:

"If you are not completely satisfied with your order you received please send me a convo and let me know within 24 hours. If you send your item back within 24 hours we will fix whatever you dont like."

24 hours? Have you ever in your life seen a successful retailer with a window that short? People have jobs, school, families, obligations that make 24 hours totally unreasonable. The package may not even be opened for days.

With so many shops, both online and brick & mortar, it's superior customer service and unique appeal that sell.

Thing are your responsibility - your supposed to make the safest, best quality product, that is packaged for shipment in a way that guarantees safe arrival. And your supposed to take the ups (sales) along with the downs (returns, customer issues) in stride.

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StuckOnSilver
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Nice work but I agree with Christa and Richard.

I looked at this listing:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/247880750/baby-leggings-toddler-leggings-hipster?ref=shop_home_active_8

You have only two photos, neither of which is modeled on a baby or toddler. What is the fiber content?

Overall, work on your photos. Use all five photo slots if at all possible. Add more inventory.

Good luck!
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Thanks everyone. My husband wrote the policies so I will definately change those:)
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