Etsy's "relevancy" algorithm gives items that have been clicked or favorited AFTER being found in search a higher "quality" score.
See this "How to Get Found in Search" article from Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/how-to-get-found-in-search/22717244953
They state that, "If a buyer clicks, favorites, or purchases an item after they’ve seen it in search results, that action contributes to the listing’s quality score. You can improve your listing quality by encouraging shopper interaction."
Let’s work together and move our listings up in search results!!
To help get this game active, please ask your friends on this team to participate.
GAME RULES:
1. Click on the last 3 items posted.
2. COPY the title of the item & PASTE it into the Etsy search box (delete the "..." or any incomplete words if they appear at the end) and click the "SEARCH" button. (If searching for the whole title doesn't work, try searching for a portion of the title until you find the item)
3. When the item comes up:
A. Click to VIEW the item
B. FAVORITE the item
4. Do this for EACH of the last THREE ITEMS posted
5. POST 1 of your own items
6. WAIT until 5 other shops have posted items before posting again
Happy Searching!
