Where do i start?

[Former_Member]

I set up a shop recently. I am determined to make it work! It's been 4 weeks. But I have no sales. I do not know whether to continue or give up.I really want this to work but I have no clue. I would appreciate any help I can get. Thank You In advance.

[BeeDoodleCreations]

How have your views been?? I admit I don't know much about art but you might want to look at your titles since the words used in the title are what will bring your items up when people search also your tags... try maybe using some multi word tags....

I really new to this also... but that's what I would start with.

Hope that helps.

[HildaLea]

Read up on tips. I would especially work on your SEO. Check out one of the SEO teams, as they give a lot of good advice.

Look here for good advice, too:
https://www.etsy.com/teams/5002/etsy-success/discuss/16149239/?ref=team_page

and here:
https://www.etsy.com/teams/5002/etsy-success/discuss/16428780/page/1?ref=team_page

[PrairiePrimitives]

4 weeks isn't anywhere near long enough to make a decision about whether Etsy is working for you or not. It takes many Etsy sellers a month or more to make their first sale, so don't be discouraged. Personally, I've been here for 9 years and have learned that there are ups and downs ... and lots of them.

I agree with the suggestions regarding improving your SEO. Tags should be multiple word phrases and those same phrases should be in the item's title. Remember to think like a shopper. How YOU describe an item may be considerably different than how a shopper would describe it (and thus how they would search for it). If you're still feeling stuck, start typing possible tag phrases into the Etsy search box and consider the suggested searches These are things that shoppers are actively looking for. (Note the word "actively" ... these suggestions can, and DO, change from time to time!)

[RayOfLightJewels]

Don't quit! Your art is unique and you are talented! I would start with better pictures. Some pieces such as breathe life do not show the whole piece. Use all five photos. Show it on the wall then various close ups and one with a ruler or other way to scale it.
Promote your shop any way you can, get the word out there that you exist.

[HanoverMerryMakers]

Cute art. I agree with Lori, your photo's need to be taken with the whole item in the frame, so you can know what you're looking at. The other 4 photos need to be taken from different angles, this is the only thing buyers can see.
Do use more than 1 word tags. Follow Beas links that is a good team to learn how to do tags and item titles.
Make more items for your shop, the more you have the easier it is to be found.
Good luck, it can take quite a while to get your first sale.

[WilliamsGiftshop]

Here: https://www.etsy.com/teams/5002/etsy-success/discuss/16428780/page/1

[CircusOfCelebrations]

Yes, I agree with the others, when I look at your items, I want to see it to scale, and full view on a wall, fence, something. I like the red rustic wood you are using for the backgrounds, so can you take it on there but with a larger view as well? Something to give it scale, a chair etc. Even if you give dimensions first thing in your listing, people have trouble visualizing, and aren't always at home to get out the tape measure.
It's all cute, and the Airstream stuff should be really popular now, but you need more photos. It looks like a shop banner right now. Some other scenery.
Secondly, the way I refined my tags is to look at your stats for the time you've been opened. You can look at them across the board, and for individual items. I couldn't believe the vague things people type in. Then start using tags like that as well. You definitely want to use all tags and try different tags on similar items, to see what is more successful to get views.
And I have had a lot of success Arizona and Texas (and New York and Florida, but your stuff looks to lean Western). Emphasize that. Western Decor pops up in my tags a lot, event though I just make a few Western tree toppers.
Hope that helps!
Cindy