New to Everything!

[Former_Member]

Hello! I am new to Etsy and this team. I love this team so much because you all seem so friendly. I have a shop called FashionPet. I design and make dog and cat fashions for your lovely pets. I have made an item, but no one has seen it since no one has even looked at my shop. I am currently making a cute dog hoodie for spring/fall. I have also started a team called: "Sewing for Character" which is like this one but its main purpose is to help newbies!

[Former_Member]

Patience, Daniella! I see your shop opened just two days ago. It takes time, luck, and effort to get views and eventually sales.
Ask your friends to look at your shop--the stats will show the views. Get the word out anywhere you can; you should show at least two views today because I looked at your site when I read your message.
Another thing to keep in mind is not to be discouraged if views don't always translate into sales. Visitors to your shop may be just windowshoppers and browsers, or even other craftspeople researching what's currently offered on Etsy.
For example, I've started making suede animal finger puppets (shameless self promotion here), and have looked at sites to see how mine will fit in the mix.
Bottom line, keep going, keep adding products as you can, and keep networking!

[Former_Member]

Thanks so much Sue! I have now 5 total views which is amazing! I will try to keep my head held high!

[Former_Member]

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/183500071/a-fashionable-small-dog-coat

[BoutiquePatterns]

I think it is a great idea for a shop! Maybe you just need to check your tags in the items you are selling... Good luck!

[Former_Member]

Thanks! I now have over 20 views and 5 favourites! Yipee!!!!

[Former_Member]

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/184082242/small-dog-sweaterjacket

[Former_Member]

Welcome to Etsy Daniella. There is a lot to learn about being a shop owner. Check out the Etsy Blog, "Seller Handbook" for great advice. Keep sewing and adding new items. The more you have, the more views you will get. Be careful, though, of posting your items in the wrong places in the forums (or too often). Some folks will see this as spam and may report you. There are several teams set up just to help shop owners with promoting. There are also teams for new shop owners. (I am on one that has been super helpful.)...Check your tags. You have "jacket" two times. Also think of keyword shoppers would use. "Cute" is a very vague tag. Try to find one that is more specific to what you offer. Maybe "doggie couture" or something like that. (Sorry, I don't know much about pet clothing.)...You also have one more picture you can add to your gray dog coat. Can you get your dog to model it for you? It always looks better when you can get a live "model."...Best of luck to you.