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Critique Game

1. Go to the last post
2. Go to the posters shop
3. Check it out, look at their profile, etc.
4. Come back and post a few helpful points that you think would help them improve.
5. NO rude comments!!
6. Come back and play again for more ideas on how to succeed in the etsy world

This game is to help improve all of our etsy shops and to help each other by making each other stronger.
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Love your origami creations! Your shop looks great too. Was just thinking that a photo of your pieces on a shelf or next to a book or in your hand...might be helpful. Helps show size and context. If you can help someone envision your piece in their home, they might be more likely to buy. Hope that helps!!

Happy to hear suggestions for my shop - always looking to improve!
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Jessica,

I think your shop is wonderful! I can't find any helpful hints, you had everything I would want to know as a buyer!
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Hi Emily,

Your shop has lovely creations - all I would say is that better pictures might be more eye catchy (and that applies to my shop too I guess)

Wish you all the luck

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Hi Vishruti,

Ahhh, my world - cloth!! Love your work! Might want to add the hypo allergenic information in your profile. And, I don't know what GOTS means.

Lovely cloth!!!
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Hello Patricia,

I love your bow ties. If you decide to take more pictures try using props. It gives the pictures dimension. Like a bow tie hanging from a crystal vase or hanging from a cool wooden rack. The Macro feature on the camera is excellent for photos like that.

It seems like everyone on etsy went to school for photography! ;-)

Best of luck!
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LeNi,

Your shop looks nice, clean photos, nice titles.

But I think this one is distracting--what is it? (until I read the title)

http://www.etsy.com/listing/101901469/cotton-candy-bath-salts
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Hey Emily! I love your sweet little bears, faved this one:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/93245054/hand-knit-bear-lovie-blanket-brown-and

However, one thing I've always read and been told about etsy is that you should never photograph your items on the carpet. People don't like it. :)
Good luck! And thanks for your help in my promotion today! MKR
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hi melissa, i really like your shop and brand--i think my only suggestion is that you list more! although you might already be working on that..
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Hello Britney :) I relly love you knitting handmades, I suggest to use more bright colors on summer fe. more red, more grass green, yellow. It should help, because people like bright colors in that part of year :) And list little bit more that would be great. Good luck! :)
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DaisyVinyls
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Dorota, Lovely shop! I think I would suggest trying photos of your earrings on a real person? Maybe it would help get a perspective of size. I think it all looks great, though! Good job!
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Your items are so nice! The only thing I can think to suggest is about the tote bag with a dark blue back ground. I feel like it takes away from the colors in the bag (maybe try a lighter background?) I hope this helped and good luck with your sales!
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Your shop looks great, your photos are interesting and show off your work nicely. I have suggestions for your shop's SEO. The shop title and announcement are used by google to send customers your way, and the 1st three words of your item titles also. If you change your shop title and announcement to state what you're selling, search engines will be able to send more traffic your way. Likewise, if your item titles start off with 'fingerless gloves' or 'slouchy beanie', you're likely to get more traffic from people looking for them.

Keep up the good work! :)
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Barbara, your shop is wonderful! You do lovely work and should be proud of your talents. Your pics are great...clean, crisp and clear and show the product well. Might I suggest a few things? Just my opinion... ;)

Have you thought about utilizing your "About" page? It's located in your shop's toolbar at the top of your screen on your first page. It's a unique way to tell your customers about your passion, and you can add extra pics. Check it out if you haven't already. Once you initiate it, it shows on the left toolbar just above your policies.

Although your pics are excellent, maybe a prop here and there to add a little dimension? Some earrings hanging from a white mug or bowl? A bracelet with "sea glass" in a large seashell or solid colored bowl? A cell phone charm on a phone or zipper? Give people visual ideas!

The descriptions of your items, could be a little longer and not so cut and dry.
What inspired you to choose particular colors or craft a certain piece? It's great that you describe the materials you use, and the size of the item, but how is it packaged? How is it shipped? You have a great product line, and a very wonderful talent! Promote that in your descriptions! Look for key words that fit your product, (expertly handcrafted, attention to details, unique craftmanship, etc.). Doesn't need to be a short story, but let your customers know who you are and what makes you tick when you're creating.

Hope this gives you another perspective and I wish you continued success!

Sell your passion!!! :D
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Fab shop :) only thing I would change is making the photos a bit more uniform so the items are easier to pick out, and to make sure all the item is in some of the pics, Etsy has cropped a couple a bit too near to see them fully :)
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Goodness, I always get to critique the shops I think are awesome & perfect!

Um, what would you think about having 1 of your items in the left hand corner of your banner? So the stars would seem to come from that and lead to your shop name?

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Emily, your such a talented knitter! A few thoughts I have on your shop: The backgrounds in your photos are a bit distracting, something a little more simple might let your items shine.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/105895373/hand-knit-headband-bandana-accessory

Is this a demo model? If so, I would say so. Some people really don't like the item they are buying to have been worn, even by the model.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/93245054/hand-knit-bear-lovie-blanket-brown-and

This bear is adorable! But it looks like the main photo is him on the floor. Same thing, I wouldn't want something I'm buying (especially for a baby) to be on the floor.

Final suggestion, it doesn't look like you've filled out your shop "About Page." It's a newish feature, lets you tell more about yourself/your store and put up photos.
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Jill, Your shop looks great & photos are good quality. The only thing I might suggest is a little reorganizing of listings to neaten things up a bit. There is a lot going on. I say that because I just rearranged mine & whew what a difference! But I may be a tad on the neat freak side too....
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Amy,
Nice shop. Clear banner (and cute!).
I like this:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/89910149/childs-big-paprika-flower-headband
My suggestions:
Title: Headband, flower crocheted.
Tags: add fashion?

Also- I looked to see what the heck a "Lovey Corrall" could be. :)
Great idea, but I'd like to see photos of it in use!!
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daffysdream
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Hi Sarah,

Your products are brilliant! You are so talented. I would suggest for brighter photos which will highlight your products.

My favorite is:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/73122559/personalized-magnet-rock-handlettered
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PrecisionCut
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@ daffy Your shop really looks great!! lots of neat ideas!! the only thing i see (and this might just be my own preference) but there are lots of neutral colors. Adding some bright colors ( more bright flowers red and orange) might reach another group of people. :-)

My favorite thing in your store is....


http://www.etsy.com/listing/103522503/beach-tote-bag-handbag-ready-to-ship



I need some help to boost my sales!!! any ideas would be welcome!!! :-)
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Hi PrecisionCut !

You have such pretty metal signs!!

My favorite is this one:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/102799144/metal-wall-art-metal-wall-words-large

The only thing that comes to mind when looking at your store is that the wood (flooring?? or is that a wall?) background is a little distracting and takes away from the lovely signs. I think white might work. That way your signs will "pop" and I think look more uniform if on a white background. Or maybe black. You could try both.

Oh and maybe fill out your about page ... I haven't done mine either yet ... not sure what to put there but I keep getting reminded to do so lol

Oh and I just checked your tags for the beach sign ... you didn't list beach as one of your tags =) And maybe insead of metal wall art metal wall words ... break it up a bit. Metal Wall Art - Beach Sign - Metal Words .... if you know what I mean. =)

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PrecisionCut
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Thanks for the ideas!! it is a wall by the way ;-) never thot of it looking like a floor but now that you mention it.....!! LOL I do have my about page filled out... read it here... http://www.etsy.com/shop/PrecisionCut/about/

Thanks again... ~ monica
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Monica .... oops dunno how I missed the about page ... great! I've really gotta get working on mine. ugh lol

Yeah, I thought it was a floor ... but then I saw a nail and thought maybe a wall lol
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Hi Jen!

You have some really nice stuff in your shop!
I would advise you to join more circles, (we have a circling game here!) it will really help other people notice you, get you in the mix!

Good Luck!
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