What am I doing wrong?

[Former_Member]

I cannot seem to get any traffic to my shop. I updated tags, changed titles, made sure the photographs are nice and clear, created a Facebook Page, Twitter, and Instagram, I also joined forums, I comment and promote and still very little traffic is coming in. For example yesterday I only had 16 views :( What am I doing wrong? Any help would be greatly appreciated it.

My husband and I are truly passionate about the product we make and we are not giving up until we succeed! Please help us live our passion!

Thank you in advance!

[Former_Member]

It just takes time. So keep doing what you are doing. Add more items. Join more teams and play promotional games - it brings traffic to your page.
Also you can find a fashion blogger you like and you think would appreciate your craftsmanship and send this person your product.It's just an idea. If you want it fast it's not enoug just to stick to the basic rules (unless may be for some unique products).
By the way under your banner there is your shop name. And under your shop name you can write a short text - this words are very impoartant. Write there a speceific description of your product.

[Former_Member]

I searched for wooden bangles. there are over 2000 products shows up. You opened your shop only in 2014 November. Considering that you are doing fine I think. Do some more work on the seo.
If you participate in fave 10 above you kind of games, you will get more views and faves. You are lucky that your family supports you. My hubby thinks I am wasting my time and money on Etsy.

[Former_Member]

Yelena,
You do have really great photographs and your product is lovely. You need more items in your shop, like every day list a new item for at least a month. When you get a full page of listings, which I think is 25 or so, etsy takes notice. Make a goal of at least 30 items, don't put them all on at once, spread them out :) Good luck.

[CharisGiftsofFaith]

Yelena, I opened my shop just a few days apart from yours. Your items are lovely. Your post sounds like I could have written it. I feel the same way you do. So I'm very interested in seeing what responses will be posted. I liked Anna's idea. Hadn't thought of that. Good luck. I wish you much success.
Elaine

[RomaMiaTradingCo]

NNNNOOO!! Not the promo games! Yes, they will get you views and faves, but they are not QUALITY views and faves. It is highly likely that they people playing those games, who are other etsy sellers, are not your target market. I spent way too much playing those games, and got nothing in return. It was only after I stopped it with them, and worked on adding more products, worked on my SEO, and marketing off of Etsy is when my sales went up.

Like Anna said, find a fashion blogger, who has a large and credible fan base, and ask them to feature your products.

Hit up your social media daily. That way your followers won't forget about you.

Have you tried selling at craft fairs?

Also, check out these two team threads for more info to do off etsy marketing:
https://www.etsy.com/teams/5002/etsy-success/discuss/10747835/page/1

https://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6452187

[Former_Member]

Thank you so much guys for your advice and support! Here I thought I had it all figured out! Thank you I will stop the promo games, add more product, work on the SEO, find fashion bloggers and most important be patient! :)

[Former_Member]

You have beautiful items. It's just my opinion, but I do think participating in the games helps because, while those views and faves are maybe "not legit", everyone following those people who are faving your items will see your items and it increases exposure. I think being active in teams does help get you out there more.

I agree that you need to add more items.
I also think adding "wooden bracelet" and "brown bracelet" to your tags would be good.

[RomaMiaTradingCo]

@Zoila, while that might be true, those people are not your target market. Time is better spent marketing towards your target market, who will more than likely buy your items, than playing the games and hope those people buy your items.

Oh and patience is key. It takes a bit for sales to pick up. And a lot of foot work for your items to be seen. Your items are wonderful. You are off to a great start with the photography and great items. Just give it time, I'm sure things will pick up for you. :)

[Former_Member]

Thank you I will add wooden bracelet and brown bracelet tags. Thank you all for your kind words and support again.

[BelindasStyleShop]

Beautiful bracelets!
Take all the "ands" and "thes" and unnecessary words out of your title. Also putting your shop name first doesn't help. Maybe at the end of your listing.

I have found that words like Boho and Hippie and Geometric and other trending styles will draw traffic.

Oh yeah...List, List , List!
Good Luck!

[BelindasStyleShop]

Ps
Try:
Wood bracelet
Wood bangle bracelet
custom wood bracelet
OOAK wood Bracelet
Wood inlay bracelet
Exotic wood bracelet
handmade wood bracelet

Just gang all the phrases together in your title and COPY them to the first line in your description.

:)

[Former_Member]

Thank you Belinda. I realized that using my shop name at the beginning of the title wasn't a great idea, so I started changing, haven't changed it on all of them yet. Thank you I appreciate your advice.

[BelindasStyleShop]

Patience and working smart will pay off for you.
You have great quality and beautiful designs.

All you need is for people to SEE it!
They will love you!

[Former_Member]

Belinda, thank you. You just lifted my spirits up!