Shop Opinions

[Former_Member]

Critique and give advice to others shops. This is a good way to get good input and ideas.

[Former_Member]

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MelekandA?ref=hdr_shop_menu

[Former_Member]

etsy.com/shop/chichichickadeexo

[FancifulCrafting]

www.etsy.com/shop/FancifulCrafting

[BowsandThreadsBtq]

I'm on my phone and can't reply to a specific person.
Charles Sailor- i like your items, but the photography could make the pieces stand out more. If you have a male model, you could take pics of him wearing the bracelet. For pics where the bracelet is a surface, you can try editing so the colors pop more. I noticed there is a black bracelet, but with the shadow it casts you cant really see the piece that well. That could probably be fixed if the pics are taken where there is more natural lighting, or on a different surface like white poster board.
Your tags. You should try to use up the full allowance of the description so people can find you. Here's an example for the black skulls:
black bracelet, black and gold bracelet, gifts for him, skulls, unisex jewelry, gold jewelry...
Basically as many search terms that you think people in your target audience will key in. If there are any items that are similar to what you sell, you can see what kind of tags they have. Also, make sure the spelling is correct.
I hope that helps :)

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Emily Towles-
I think tie dye is really cool and fun looking! When I look at your shop, it looks like you're posting on a site like eBay rather than a personal boutique. Models are always great for clothing so people get a sense of how the garment fits. You could also look for an inexpensive mannequin. If you have a wooden fence you could hang the clothes there so all the colors stand out more. You can probably find some great ideas on Pinterest. I would also work on the lighting. Some of the pictures seem a little dark. Last, the tags. Try to use up as much of your wording allowance so you can be found.
I hope that helps :)

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Amber-
Nice items! I would mainly work on the tags so people can find you more. Try to use up as much of the tags as you can and then instead of saying you choose the length save that part for the description

[BowsandThreadsBtq]

Etsy.com/shop/bowsandthreadsbtq

[Former_Member]

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PipsnStitch?ref=search_shop_redirect

[BowsandThreadsBtq]

Clare-
Your items are so pretty! If I were looking for a brooch I would really want to know how big the brooch is. You could put the dimensions in the description of the item, or you could have a few more shots where you place the brooch next to an item like a coin so people can see what the size difference is.
In general, you can add more pics of the items for different angles.
I'm kind of torn about the denim background. On one hand, it does look really good because you know how the brooch will look on that type of fabric. On the other, it feels kind of busy since denim is such a strong fabric, I kind of feel like my eyes are all over the place instead of focusing just on the brooch...I dont know if that really makes sense. Your pieces are so pretty, I think they would look just as nice on a background that was a little less busy. Or, you may be able to do some basic editing where you blur the background so the focus is on just the brooch.
Lastly, I would try to expand on the title so you show up in more searches. I think as you add more items, you will definitely get more sales.

Let me know when you start selling in the US ;)

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Amber-
I didnt finish the post back to you and for some reason my edits didn't take.
Your pictures are do a nice job of showing off how the items look when worn. There are some pictures where there is a little too much shade, so it looks kind of dark. You could also expand on the titles.
I had never heard of Paracord before. Your items do target a specific group, but I would tell a little more about what it does in either the items description or on your About page. That way, for someone who is possibly looking for a gift for a loved one, they feel like they are making a great decision based off of the uses.
Some tags that could benefit you are:
safety gear, kids safety, survival gear, camping, hiking, summer safety, outdoor gear, unisex jewelry, ect..
I hope that helps :)

[UnbridledDesignsUS]

https://www.etsy.com/shop/RebelStyleApparel

[BowsandThreadsBtq]

Meg N Trish-
You have some really nice and unique items! I'm not really into guns (even though I live in TX!), but I really like your bullet pieces and imagine once people start finding your shop more y'all will be making a lot of sales!
The photography is lovely. Its good that the pics are taken at different angles and showcase the different colors of beads, and that you can see how large the pieces are compared to a coin. The only thing I can suggest for the pics, is try to make them a little brighter.
I think one of the great things about Etsy is being able to get custom work done, but I think some people will not want to send a convo when they place an order. Some want things very easy where they click a drop down box and select their choices. You can add in more variations to make it easier and quicker. For instance, on the bullet necklace there could be a variation for 'Pendant' that will allow the customer to select Bullet, White Bead, Black Bead, Diamond,etc..
The chain maille/beads bracelet confused me. In the pic I see chain maille, and then the following pics show beads. In the drop down, you can choose what kind color beads, but there is no option for the chain maille. Since beads are so different from chain maille, you could make the beads a listing of their own with a pic of a finished bracelet with the beads.
Lastly, some spelling and grammar need to be corrected. In the About section and on one of the listings (sorry, can't remember which one) you spelled to, instead of too. There are some places where 'I' needs to be capitalized, and some run on sentences. These are small things and not reflective of the quality of your work, but people will judge.
I hope that helps :)

[StephsBowTiquex2]

https://www.etsy.com/shop/CulturedByDesign

[BowsandThreadsBtq]

Stephanie-
I think the items you have so far are very pretty. Getting more products up will allow people to find you.
With the items you have, you could add more pictures so people can see what it will look like on. So, for ring you could take a pic with your hand. With the pendant, display it on a necklace- if you do that, you'll want to make sure you put it in your description that you are only selling the pendant.
Some people will not purchase items from shops if there is no information to read. People want to trust and know a little about what drives you, so you need to work on making an About section, and the Policies sections.
Lastly, you'll want to add more tags and description to your pieces. Try to think about what people would search for. For example on your ring:
wire ring, womens ring, anniversary, gifts for her, etc.. Also, one of the tags you have is 'Gold'. Is the ring made of gold? If so, you want to include that in the description.
I hope that helps :)

[BowsandThreadsBtq]

www.etsy.com/shop/bowsandthreadsbtq

[Former_Member]

https://www.etsy.com/shop/RoyalBearBling.

[BowsandThreadsBtq]

Julie-
I love sparkly things :)
I'm guessing the picture on your shop banner is baby feet, but it's not the right size. I would change the pic or try to shrink it. My banner is something I'm still trying to find the right design for, but I used PicMonkey.com to create a banner that would fit. If you use their software, you would design a custom banner and I think the dimensions are 200x900 or something close. You can also shrink your picture using that site.
The pictures you have taken do a really good job of showcasing your item, but it looks like some of them were taken with the flash on. You have to be careful with the flash because combined with the rhinestones, it can seem kind of harsh on the eyes. There are a few pics that were taken inside and those are a little too dark. If you do go to PicMonkey, you can work on the pics you already have so you don't have to start over. The last thing I'll say about the pics is you might also consider getting a few shots that are a little further away.
I hope that helps :)

[Former_Member]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the feedback and valuable tips! Going to check out PicMonkey. Thanks again:)

[Former_Member]

www.etsy.com/shop/FullBeardColonel

[BowsandThreadsBtq]

Drew-
Your refurbished work is awesome! Looking at your About section and the descriptions on your items, it seems like I get a good sense of who you are and you seem like a trustworthy seller. The only thing I can suggest is for the pictures of the fans- make it brighter so you can see the colors better. I think the wood goes great with your overall theme, but you may want to consider having a shot where the background is white. With the pendant lamps, you may want to consider adding a shot where it is totally dark so you can just see how the bulb lights up a littler better.Everything else looks awesome!
I hope that helps :)

[Former_Member]

Thank you for your advice. I will work on those suggestions ASAP. Thanks again for the help.

[Former_Member]

www.wildandfreefashion.etsy.com

[BowsandThreadsBtq]

B Scriver-
Looking at your shop, it just screams quality. And, I'm jealous- you all just opened this month and already 9 Etsy sales!
Photography and the model looks great. You have good tags that are relevant to your product to help people find it. Really, the only thing I can suggest is to expand on your 'About' section. Try to tell more of a story as to why you decided that yoga headbands would be your product so people feel a little more connected to you.
That is the only thing I can think of. I think your shop will take off very quickly, and I hope I can model after you one day!
I hope that helps :)

[UnbridledDesignsUS]

Tawana : Thank you for your input it is very helpful I have gone and fixed some of the photos of my items. I kinda wish there was room for a few more photos. Thank you for the tip about trying to make more drop down options so that it is easier for people to order with out starting a conversation. I will go in and fix the grammar that you talked about.