Hi India sellers!
I’m excited to share that on Monday, March 23rd, Etsy India will work with it’s third party partner agency here to offer some “Listing Critique” tips for Indian sellers on the forum!
For those of you who have not participated in a “Listing Critique” before, here’s how it works:
Here are the details:
We’re so excited and we hope you are too! See you on Monday!
Hi,
Would love a critique's view
https://www.etsy.com/listing/766559706/horse-paintingoriginal-art
Thankyou
This is my listing for review
https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/SaiASmiDreamzInYarn/tools/listings/774054152
Hi there!
We are unable to open your listing.
@Homemadewithlov wrote:
Hello,
Sending a link of my listing to review:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/788788035/black-and-golden-empty-lipstick-diy
Thank you
Hi Keerthi,
Thank you for submitting your listing! Congratulations on all your five star reviews and the pictures that accompany the reviews. You can tell your buyers are very proud of their purchases.
Here are some suggestions that can make your listing stronger:
I hope this helps! Thank you for participating
Warm wishes,
Shweta
@Kanicii wrote:
Hello,
Following is the link of my listing:
Thank you.
Hi Kanika,
Thank you for submitting your listings.I wanted to start by letting you know that when I opened this listing, my very first thought was “how unique and beautiful is this jewellery set!!”.
I had a few suggestions that I hope will help you make your listing stronger. I noticed that you have written a title that has several phrases and includes some important keywords related to your product. However, I think it will be more helpful if you trim down your title to just 3-4 phrases and use the rest of the keywords as your tags.
I would suggest reformatting the title to include key descriptions of the item that shoppers would be searching for. For example, the title for this listing could be wire wrapped jewellery set, Handmade wooden jewellery, silver wire wrapped women’s jewellery set.
I would also suggest using all available photo slots for the listing (right now you have 5 and you actually get up to 10). This can help shoppers get a better feel for your items since they can't pick up and hold them before they purchase. Perhaps,consider including some shots of the item modeled on a person. This will help your buyers get a sense of fit and how it could potentially look on them against certain outfits.You can also include a lifestyle shot or a packaging shot as well.
I also like how you have used a white background so that the beauty of your product shines through. One thing I noticed is that your 3rd, 4th and 5th image is a little blurry, for instance in your 3rd image, the pendant is clearly visible, however, the chain is blurry. Make sure you click clear and crisp images of the entire product. You might be able to attract more buyers with a shot that really showcases the craftsmanship of your item.
Thanks again for participating today. I hope this helps!
Warmly,
Shweta
@TheTreasureTroveIn wrote:
Hi this is Shelly from TheTreasureTroveIn
Here is my listing
https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/771306049/victorian-cuff?ref=shop_home_active_34&frs=1
Hi Shelly,
Thank you for submitting your listing!
After a careful review, I have curated a few suggestions that will help you make your listing stronger
Polki bracelet, wedding jewelry, anniversary gift and kundan cuff instead of destination
wedding, silver made and black polish
Thanks again for participating today. I hope this helps!
Warmly,
Shweta
@KhaasByVaishaliSoni wrote:
Hi, This is Vaishali from Khaas by Vaishali Soni
Here is my listing:
Hi Vaishali!
So good to see you here in the forums.
My biggest piece of advice for you is to work on using all available photo slots for the listing (right now you have 3 and you actually get up to 10). This can help shoppers get a better feel for your items since they can't pick up and hold them before they purchase. In the case of this listing, you could add the photos of how the journal looks from inside and from the back.
The next thing that jumps out to me is your listing title. I would recommend including relevant phrases here that buyers might be searching for on Etsy. Some phrases could be: “A5 Blank Journal”, “Quirky Art Journal”, “Cartoon Doodle Diary”.
Additionally, listing’s keywords also includes tags - It looks like you’re using tags for your listing (which is important!). I would suggest not using single word keywords and not repeating the keywords. Here is Seller Handbook article that might help you: https://www.etsy.com/in-en/seller-handbook/article/keywords-101-everything-you-need-to-know/38277428...
Thanks again for participating today. I hope this helps!
@AbhikaJewels wrote:
Hey guys,
Here is ours : https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/670549354/hindi-name-necklace-14k-gold-diamond?ref=shop_home_acti...
Thank you!
Hi Abhishek and Madhulika!
You have so many amazing things going on in your shop and listing. Congratulations on all your five star reviews and the pictures that accompany the reviews. You can tell your buyers are very proud of their purchases.
However, you could consider including some shots of packaging since it makes for a perfect gift item!
I see your item is categorized correctly and you’re using lots of attributes, which is great! That really helps your item get found by the right buyers.
I think that your shop is fantastic and that you are on the right path. I hope that this has been helpful!
Thank you for being a part of the community!
@NinoshkaIndia wrote:
Hey there,
We would love it if you could review this piece from our latest collection.
https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/786636505/white-organic-cotton-womans-tunic-womans?ref=shop_home_...
thanks
Ashley
Hi Ashley,
Thank you for submitting this listing. Your shop has such lovely products!
The first thing that pops out to me is your title. While you have a well written title for your listing, buyer research shows that using commas instead of dashes or a vertical bar in your case, helps titles appear more clean and readable. For instance, your title can look like this White organic cotton woman's tunic , Women's sleeveless cotton tunic ,White textured summer tunic
I’d also suggest using all available photo slots for the listing (right now you have 7 and you actually get up to 10). You could consider including some shots of the item modeled on a person. This will help your buyers get a sense of fit and how it could potentially look on them. Customers love to see photos that show the making and packaging processes. It helps them to connect with you and better visualize what they will be receiving. Packaging photos are especially popular around the holidays.
Lastly, You should consider offering free shipping (and include the cost of shipping in the price of the coat.) Buyers frequently tell us that having to pay an additional shipping cost is what keeps them from shopping on Etsy more often.
I hope this helps!
Warm wishes
Shweta
@CharmingironybyAalia wrote:
Hello, I'm Aalia. Hope you're healthy and feeling great!
I would like you critique the following listing:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/763735342/wire-wrapped-pendant-and-earring-set
Thank you! Hope you have a nice week
Hi Aalia! Good to see you here in the forums! Thank you for submitting this listing. I love the beautiful gift set!
I’ve had a chance to review your listing and here are a few suggestions that I have:
Title: Since the title of a listing is important for search relevance and are usually the first things shoppers tend to see, I would suggest reformatting the title to include key descriptions of the item that shoppers would be searching. Also, I’d suggest separating out phrases of your title with commas rather than other characters such as slashes or hyphens. Something like, “Gold Wire Earrings and Pendant Gift Set, Boho Jewelry Set” comes to mind. Also, I would suggesting deleting “Made in India by Charming Irony by Aalia“ from the title as I feel no shopper would search for these phrases while looking for the product! Here is Seller Handbook article that might help you: https://www.etsy.com/in-en/seller-handbook/article/keywords-101-everything-you-need-to-know/38277428...
Photos: Your photos look great! I love that your primary image really showcases the item. An idea would be to include a packaging shot in your secondary photos, to showcase how the item is packed as is a popular gift item!
You could consider including some shots of the item modeled on a person. This will help your buyers get a sense of how it could potentially look on them when styled perfectly.
I hope this helps, thank for participating!
Best,
Shweta
Thank you so much Shweta, for such detailed feedback.
Will add the photos you have recommended.
I would also love to hear your feedback on my product detail text.
Lots of love and prayers. Hope you're safe.
- Aalia
@HoppingChidiya wrote:
Hello all
my shop name is HoppingChidiya.
would love your help with this listing
Excited to share this item from my #etsy shop: Maple leaf green paper earring, paper earring green https://etsy.me/3dovWJq
Hi Kanupriya!
Hope you’re doing well! So good to see you here in the forums.
Thank you for sharing this listing - these earrings would make a wonderful gift for a person who loves nature and jewellery!
Thank you for being an active part of the community!
I hope this helps! Thank you!
Hey
This is greta.. shall work on it.
Have already started work on it
Loads of love and Stay Safe.
Kanupriya
@Befuse wrote:
Hi this is Priyank Rangparia from Befuse
Here is my listing to critique
Hi Priyank,
Thank you for submitting your listing!
My advice for you is to add more images for your product (right now you have 4 and you actually get up to 10). This can help shoppers get a better feel for your items since they can't pick up and hold them before they purchase.
I also noticed that you have included a lot of phrases in your titles which contain important keywords related to your product. However, it’ll be great if you can trim your title to just 3-4 relevant phrases. You can perhaps trim it down to wooden wall clock, handcrafted wooden clock, contemporary round wall clock
I see that you have used 13 tags, which is great! Think of tags as keywords that buyers will input into the search bar on Etsy to find your items. We find that using tags with multiple words or phrases that are as specific as possible work the best for matching your listing with the perfect buyer. Instead of gifting, royal, clock , wood, brown use tags such as wooden clock, handmade clock, wall clock, contemporary clock, modern wall clock, gold detailing etc
I hope this helps!
Warm wishes,
Shweta
@DreamsByTheRiver wrote:
Hi,
Here's my listing:
Thank you☺️
Monisha
Hi Monisha!
Super happy to see you here in the forums!
I love the “about your shop” section since it really helps me understand your making process, and it reminds me that real humans are on the other side of this listing making it! In the spirit of improvement, here are just a couple tips to consider (although I must say that this listing is really strong to begin with)
Titles: I think you’ve done a great job with your title and tags but I wonder if you might trim your title down a bit? For example, you could shorten your title to “Circus Themes Birthday Invitation, Carnival Invitations” and put the rest of the key phrases in the tags.
Tags: Think of tags as keywords that buyers will input into the search bar on Etsy to find your items. We find that using tags with multiple words or phrases that are as specific as possible work the best for matching your listing with the perfect buyer. You can try adding something like “carnival theme” or “customized invite” instead of “under the top” since it is not a very popular search word! Also, these suggested tags are a bit more relevant to the listing itself.
Photos: The first image in the listing should be eye-catching and should convey what the item is. I would suggest you make the third photo as your primary photo. I can imagine a potential buyer enjoying seeing a behind the scenes photo of how they are made, hence adding a process shot would be great!
I hope this helps!
Best,
Shweta
@TattvaJewelry wrote:
Hello team Etsy
Please review my listing
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/723215940/pearl-stone-bracelet-925-sterling-silver
Thanks
Ranjana
Hi Ranjana,
Thank you for submitting your listing!
Here is a list of suggestions that can help you make your listing stronger:
I hope this helps!
Warm wishes
Shweta
@byTheArtBug wrote:
Hi,
here is my listing,
https://www.etsy.com/sg-en/listing/267725448/paper-craft-pdf-pattern-diy-paper-roses?ref=shop_home_f...
Thank you!
Hi Megha!
You have so many amazing things going on in your shop and listing. Congratulations on all your five star reviews and the pictures that accompany the reviews. You can tell your buyers are very proud of their purchases.
Here are just a couple tips to consider:
Title: I noticed that the phrases you are using in your title aren’t separated which makes it look like one huge title and is not very clear. Buyer research shows that using commas to separate the phrases helps titles appear more clean and readable. Since you’re selling a digital listing, I would recommend adding the term “digital listing” or “downloadable” to your title. This is another way to make clear to your buyers that this is not a physical item. Some examples of listing title could be: “DIY Paper Rose Bouquet, Downloadable Flower Tutorial”.
Photos: When reviewing your listing, I noticed that there were photos that featured a watermark or text overlaid. I would recommend letting your awesome product shine through, and leaving the text for the product description. Photos with watermarks or copy overlaid make it challenging to promote more broadly.
Tags: Think of tags as keywords that buyers will input into the search bar on Etsy to find your items. We find that using tags with multiple words or phrases that are as specific as possible work the best for matching your listing with the perfect buyer. You can try adding something like “DIY bouquet kit” or “roses craft kit” or even “DIY flower patterns” instead of “instructions or craft kits” since these suggested tags are a bit more relevant to the listing itself. If you need help with coming up with tags, here is Seller Handbook article to help you: https://www.etsy.com/in-en/seller-handbook/article/keywords-101-everything-you-need-to-know/38277428...
Thanks for participating - I hope this helps!
Best,
Shweta
Thank you fir the review Shweta!
Will keep in mind all the pointers given.
Tags are always a challenge, thanks will check the handbook.
For photos I use watermarks to prevent people from taking Screenshots or saving Digital Downloads by right clicks, or if there is a sample page from Pdf tutorial and on Original Paintings. Other than this I don't use it.
Thanks again,
Megha
@PrettyPonytailsIndia wrote:
Dear Team Etsy,
Requesting you to review my listing below:
Thank you,
Nupur
Hi Nupur,
Thank you for submitting your listing!
After a careful review, here are a few suggestions for your listing: trim down the title to 3-4 relevant phrases that best describe your product. For instance, the title for this listing could be Small Antique Medallion Dangle earrings, Gift Set of Gold and Silver Coin Hoop Earrings, Vintage Style Jewelry. You can use the rest of the words in your tags.
Regarding your photographs, they look fantastic! You’ve done a great job with providing your buyers with several different shots. You can also consider including a process style shot. Our buyers love to see images that showcase how the item is created. I can imagine a potential buyer enjoying seeing a behind the scenes photo of how they are made. I would also recommend adding a packaging shot as this item makes for a great gift!
You’re doing a great job with your tags. I noticed that you have used all 13 tags, they’re descriptive and accurate to your product. However, one suggestion would be to add “queen elizabeth” to your tags!
Thanks again for participating!
Best,
Shweta
@letterfix wrote:
Hello Pragya! My name is Shweta and I work for the Seller Community in India.
I really like the detailed description you’ve written for this item. It does a great job highlighting the work that goes into making your item and the extra features that make it special. While your title has some great phrases but I would recommend you to keep it a little short and make sure to use 3 - 4 phrases only in the title and the rest can come in the tags. Also, the item listed in this listing makes for a great personalized gift - I would recommend you add that to your title as it may work better in the search algorithm!
In the listing photos, I would highly recommend adding a lifestyle shot of your product - in your case, it would be the artwork framed and displayed on the wall of a kid’s room or drawing room! I would also recommend adding a packaging shot - since it’s a gift item. I would also recommend adding a process shot - I can imagine a potential buyer enjoying seeing a behind the scenes photo of how they are made.
Here is a Seller Handbook article on photography that might help you better: https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/7-essential-types-of-product-photos/22504064051
Hope this helps, thank you for participating in Listing Critique!
Best,
Shweta
@HelensDesignIndia wrote:
Hi there!
Here's my listing:
Thanks
Lilian from Helen's Design
Hi Helen,
Thank you for submitting your listing!
Here are a few suggestions for your listing that can help you make it stronger
I hope this helps! Thanks again for participating
Warm wishes,
Shweta
Thanks Shweta!
That helped a lot!
@ShwetaSMandala wrote:
Hi ! I am Shweta from ShwetaSMandala. This is the link for the listing critique
Hi Shweta,
Thank you for submitting your listing. I wanted to start by letting you know that when I opened this listing, my very first thought was “how beautiful is this art!”.
I had a few suggestions that I hope will help you make your listing stronger. I noticed that you have tried to include as many details as possible about the product in your title. I would recommend including 3-4 relevant phrases here that buyers might be searching for on Etsy.
For instance, the title for this product could be Handmade mandala art, floral dot mandala art, Abstract art on canvas.
When reviewing your listing, I noticed that your 6th image featured a text overlay. I would recommend letting your awesome product shine through, and leaving the text for the product description. Photos with watermarks or text on them make it challenging to promote more broadly. You can also consider adding a process shot. For example, you can show an image of your hands in the frame, making the painting.
It looks like you’re using tags for your listing (which is important!) .We find that using tags with multiple words or phrases that are as product specific as possible work the best for matching your listing with the perfect buyer. Perhaps, you can use tags such as abstract art, handmade art, mandala art, floral mandala art, abstract floral art instead of acrylics, abstract, sunflower, collectibles and handmade.
I hope this helps!
Once again, thank you for submitting your listing
Warm wishes,
Shweta
@AamviDesigns wrote:
Hi,
Would like to submit this listing for review :
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/737644109/vintage-bohemian-banjara-embroidery?ref=shop_home_active_1...
Hi Meghavi,
Thank you for submitting your listing! Congratulations on all your five star reviews and the pictures that accompany the reviews. You can tell your buyers are very proud of their purchases.
Here are some suggestions that can make your listing stronger:
The first thing that jumps out to me is your listing title. I would recommend including 3-4 relevant phrases here that buyers might be searching for on Etsy. I also noticed you’re using vertical bars to separate phrases in your listings. Buyer research shows that using commas instead of dashes helps titles appear more clean and readable. Perhaps, your title could look like this- Upcycled women’s dress, Vintage Bohemian dress, Embroidered block printed dress
I’d also suggest using all available photo slots for the listing (right now you have 4 and you actually get up to 10). This can help shoppers get a better feel for your items since they can't pick up and hold them before they purchase the item.
I also like how you have shown the product modelled on a person, you can also consider adding a process shot of the embroidery being done on the fabric or a packaging shot as well.Customers love to see photos that show the making and packaging processes.
I hope this helps!
Once again, thank you for submitting your listing!
Warm wishes,
Shweta