Shop Advice?

[Former_Member]

I have been working super hard on my shop! And am now finally up to 100 items! Any pieces of advice would be appreciated! Thank You!

[AttentionGetting]

Your doll wrap up is one of your best products, really an original item.

I'll give you one tip - start promoting outside of Etsy, trying to get publicity for your products in blogs, magazines, etc. that your target market (parents) read.

[Former_Member]

Thank You Oliver! I might just hafta purchase one of your books!

[PatternCrush]

I really like your shop. Now, I really suck at logos, but my advice would be to have your own logo reflect what you're selling or at least the style. I didn't want to click on your shop based on the cow, which kind of looks weird bordered in white and on a black background, but I'm glad I did because your shop and your items are awesome! I hope that was constructive for you.

[PatternCrush]

The banner inside your shop is great.

[Former_Member]

I love your shop! Everything is beautiful, not to mention Dr. Seuss is my favorite author everrrr. Favoriting your shop for future apartment decorations!!!

My advice for now is to promote like crazy! Your shop really looks wonderful, so tell everybody and their mother about it. :)

[Former_Member]

I think your shop looks great! Your photos are very clear and well done. I have to agree with Samantha, though, about your graphics. Your shop has this awesome rustic feel with a splash of sophistication and I don't get that at all from your avatar or banner. I totally see how you want a purple cow to be echoed throughout but the cartoony version is kind of a turn of for me. I'm totally into the vibe of your shop and would LOVE to see that same feel in your graphics.

I would also suggest that you keep plugging away at SEO. I noticed your titles specifically. The first three words are the most important. People are more likely to search "nursery print" or "nursery art" before the quote from the print. SEO is tricky and a very in-depth topic so I would suggest to keep reading and tweaking when you can.

[Former_Member]

On advertizing, my personal opinion is to exhaust free social media outlets before purchasing spots anywhere. Many bloggers with large followings are always hosting Etsy shops. You could even do a giveaway here and there to grow your facebook/shop following. I've seen many shops have stellar Facebook pages (of course, they put a lot of time and effort into it) that drive sales!

[AnneLondezGlass]

Lovely shop. The only thing that struck me, apart from what has already been mentioned about your banner, is that your sign pics look more professional than the others. I'd tweak them a bit for white balance, the whites look a little grey to me and that always makes me wonder about color accuracy for the items.

[Former_Member]

Thank You all for the awesome advice!! I will defiantly be changing my aviator! and working on my photos and seo is a constant battle! thanks again! sometimes the advice we here gives the boost to just keep editing!

[Former_Member]

You switched your avatar to my favorite sign! Yay! :)

[Former_Member]

Thanks Nicole! So does this sign look better for my aviator than the purple cow?