New to Etsy. Need Help!!!

[Former_Member]

Hi I am new here. I have been gradually getting my inventory up. I would just like you guys to take a look at my items and tell me why they aren't coming up when I search very specific things.. Like my most recent post.. Bright Pink Bandana? I am stumped. Please help! And feel free to critique everything else.

Thank you guys!

[BabyGraceHats]

Cute collars! And you've got some nice photos. But aren't they DOG collars? I would suggest doing some work on SEO so that you will come up in the Etsy searches. There is lots of info out there...and teams, too. The easiest way to start is by typing "dog collars" in the Etsy search box and see which suggestions come up...those are the words buyers are using to find your product. Implement some of them as the first few words of your product description and see what happens!

[Former_Member]

Hey Darlene- What is an SEO?

[BabyGraceHats]

It's Search Engine Optimization. It is basically the key words that people search for to find what they are looking for. Think about the words you use when you are looking for something. You can find ALOT of information here on Etsy on how to use the best words to make your products come up in customer searches. Just type SEO in the search box within the teams or forums.
This is a good place to start:
http://www.etsy.com/teams/10713/cindylouwho-team/discuss/10196168/

[Former_Member]

@Darlene- thank you- oh boy, this old gal has a lot to learn! LOL!

[Former_Member]

Thank you so much Darlene! I will look more into that and change some things around!