What is your schedule like when it comes to promoting?

[Former_Member]

I created a blog on Wordpress.com. Already I have a bunch of followers and it's only been a week! I've been posting on it nearly 24/7-I just can't get enough of it! They used to have a dry, dull, look to their website but now it's all alive and happening! Anyway, I've been reading this book called the Handmade Market place and one successful person said the reason she got so many sales on Etsy was because of her blog. So I gave it a try and alot of people liked it just after two posts.

I would like to know what social media you use and what is your skedule like when it comes to promoting? How often do you promote and where?

[Former_Member]

That's awesome! I made an account on blogger but haven't started posting yet. Guess I should get on it! Would definitely love to hear what others are doing to promote :)

[MuttsnBones]

I have a blog but it's more of landing site for my shop in my own domain. I post on it at least 1-2 times a week. Since my business is about dogs I focus on my pets, promote other etsy shops related to dogs, dog topics. This helps bring my target market to my shop and other social media sites of mine. I dedicate at least 1-2 hours a day on networking on Twitter, instagram, blog hopping, pinterest, Facebook, and etsy teams.

[TinyTiptoesBoutique]

That's awesome! I'd like to get a blog going for my shop, but I really haven't had the time lately, and sales have been great anyways! I have a Facebook fan page that I post on once in a while, but besides that I haven't really done a whole lot of promoting. I need to keep an eye on this thread, though, to get me motivated to start!

[AllieBlankets]

Creating and maintaining a blog is on my to do list! Currently I am on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. Pinterest is where I get the most clicks through to Etsy!

I think the more exposure you can get for your shop, the better! So a blog is just increasing your exposure that much more. :)

[Former_Member]

Thanks for all your replies. Nice to hear where others are promoting.

I put my internet on suspension due to costs but now use the library and a friend's house to promote.

I'm tempted to take a job, but dreading it at the same time. I just love selling my crafts online and at events!

Thanks again and hope to hear from more of ya'll!

Rhonda