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stuck in a rut & need some help....

I'm in a rut.... I'm getting lors of looks & hearts but no sales. I got Facebook & twitter & using them as bests as I can & trying to make sure I have good tags... but still getting no sales

Any help would b great!!!
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Re: stuck in a rut & need some help....

I am looking at you r shop currently...
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Re: stuck in a rut & need some help....

ok, so here are the things that I noticed when come to your shop:

1. M00NLit handbags & *accressories for a 1 of a kind personality- misspelled word

2. Your handbags are really pretty, but I would like to see brighter background for them. I don't have the blog right now where you could get help on photography ...could someone send a link please?

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Thank you I hate the spell check on my computer cause it don't always work & I know I need brighter pics I just don't have the means really to do them... ant one else have suggestions

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M00NLit, I noticed the same thing on the pics. Your items are so cute and bright, and fun, but the pics look a little dark and boring.
Could you perhaps try to take some pics outside on a sunny day, with a model/friend? Make it fun and original.

You might also want to try to work on your titles and tags. With the new relevancy search, you want to make sure people actually find your items. (Well, that's easier said than done I guess! :)) but try to think how people would search for your items and tag them accordingly, maybe that gives you some more views:

Shoulder bad, pink bag, flower bag, summer bag, pink headband, polka dot headband etc

For the titles try to start with the most important words.
Instead of "All about Owls handbag with brown denim base with rick rack"
try something like "Shoulder bag blue and brown - Owls on trees"


Good luck!
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I too checked out your shop and you do have beautiful bags. The pictures could be a little better. If you are going to use the mannequin, put some clothes on her :)... I really think most people are in the same situation.Silverpirate is right, make the 1st 3 words of your title about the item, like silver bag tote..etc. Hope this helps,, Wish you the best..God bless.
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Try Picasa!
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Moonlit,

It takes time before you can see any sale. It took me four months before I got a sale. Don't lose hope, eventually you will get a sale. Remember that the holidays are around the corner. Just keep making new things and list them.
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Maro47 is right, try Picasa! So easy and free. It will really help! And maybe just make a little photo stage with two pieces of white poster board. Place your pursed on there and photograph. It will look crisp, bright, and clean. Your product is great and that's 99% of it!
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Re: stuck in a rut & need some help....

so i knew the pics were my biggest problem & i have been working on tags but really the only time & can sit down & take pics are at night. so you all say Picasa what is it this is the first time ive heard of it.... i have been getting lots of hits in the last few weeks (luv Craftopolis) just still working on new tags...

thank for your help everyone!!!!
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Re: stuck in a rut & need some help....

bumping to top

did some changes to pics what do you all think??
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tinawillart
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THAT's what I'm talking about :) - Very nice!

This daylight outdoor setting looks so much more friendly and happy and fits your product. Well done!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/76989886/pink-amy-buttler-handbag-with-brown
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First off let me say that your items are awesome. I love the colors! I do agree about your pictures. You set the theme with the outdoor pics so I would stick with the same set up for all pics. Maybe make your banner more colorful like your products but have the moon in there somewhere.

Just something you may want to do and I hope you don't get offended but I see your bags as diaper bags/totes which are very popular and I think the bows should be modeled on little babies or toddlers. I'm not sure what market you are aiming for but that's where I see your stuff. Anyway good luck!
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Congrats! I think that setting up your items in an usable display (it looks like a table with stuff from a college girl) is totally genius! Bravo!
That's definitely the way to go for you..

I can think of other places to put your bags.. on a outdoor table at a restaurant or cafe, at a library (if it's well lit), in a classroom!


Totally awesome!
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Ya know its funny that you say diper bag about my tote with the now. I have a 2 1/2 year old son.... its not a bad idea so I might try it.... the input has been great thanks guys!!!
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Hi. I am close to my 1000 mark on sales and it was a challenge. I did notice when i started being creative and taking pics outside i made alot more sales. Also try using www.picnik.com. Adjust the color, contrast, and exposure of pics. Add your shop name, titles and more. Once you make your first sale, it will be soon before your overloaded with orders.
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I love the few pics that you did take outside, though you may want a tablecloth{?} Good for you to bump those pics up to the front of your shop! Your items are really nice, so I would focus on retaking the dark pics during nap and editing in Picasa and Picnic and then changing them out in your shop. I have 3 kids and the oldest is 6. If you are worried about the little one, don't go out until he is asleep and bring your baby monitor with you. He will be fine. :)
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Hi ~ wanted to throw in my 2 cents.... It looks to me that you are taking your photos out in the full sun. This can wash out the colors and gives a harsh shadow that detracts from your craft. I would suggest moving to a bright shady area, use a non-distracting background... and... bring the camera up a bit closer so that your product fills the frame. The shade will help saturate the colors and give soft shadows instead of the harsh ones. Best of luck to you!
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I'm in exactly the same boat as you, plenty of visits and favorites but zero sales. I believe in perservering, though, and here is a video you all might enjoy on perserverance. http://www.flickspire.com/m/guidance/Persevere
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I am no expert, I just opened last April, and I was going to post a request for help, when I saw your message. I was curious and checked your shop. I saw the photos on top and they seemed very nice to me. Then I looked at more photos, probably taken before and...what a difference. You did a great job with the last photos. Very nice items in your shop.

I now would like to post a request to everybody that sees this. Would you please take a few minutes and check my shop? I would greatly appreciate it. When I opened I told friends and family and they supported me and bought several items. Since then, nothing, absolutely nothing. Maybe a few lookers, one or two hearts max, and then nothing! Please help!!!!

Also, I would appreciate it if you let me know whether I should post this request anywhere else.

Thanks a lot.

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MC, you have some great items in your shop. The one thing I noticed you dont have human models for your items. For example this piece. My daughter would love & find really hip. I'm imagining 2-3 girls together fists up modeling the bracelets. Another overlapping their wrists showing off the bracelets. Maybe stacking 2-3(upsale)
Got any young people you could ask to model? I've found they work cheap. Mine work for food. lol
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photofuze.com is really good for sorting out backgrounds
Good luck, and keep at it :-)
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Re: stuck in a rut & need some help....

Thank you so much! Great ideas. At one point I thought about buying a mannequin, but then there is the extra expense and after a while I thought it would become monotonous. I have grandchildren (young boys), ha! But maybe they will lend me their arms and wrists.

Thanks again for the advice.
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MC, you also may want to review the new stuff Etsy is doing with relevancy. You are putting 'bracelet' and 'necklace' at the end of your titles. Try putting those in the first 3 words of the titles. That will help with people finding you in their searches.
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