Etsy Advice! Help Everyone Out!

[Former_Member]

With the suggestion of one of our members, this thread is for when you are feeling overwhelmed and need advice from other shop owners or bloggers. Please post any questions, advice, or tips you may have so we can navigate together!

[Former_Member]

I m stucked here now what to do to sell my paintings

[Former_Member]

If someone has any thoughts on my shop comments will be much appreciated. Nothing is happening and starting to feel a bit discouraged.

[Former_Member]

Opened my shop a month ago I've had lots of views but no orders need some help bring in customers what can I do ?

[Former_Member]

Hello, Kara!

One thing that is important in a shop are the images of your products. One helpful thing I have found is just as easy as purchasing a white poster for a backdrop. Since most of your items are flat, taking them from above in a room filled with natural light will make you have incredible pictures. Despite what people say, you don't need a big fancy camera to take amazing pictures. Try editing your photos and working with an editing program such as Pixlr (I use this and love it! And it's free!) to make your pictures the best they can be!. I hope this helps! If you want more advice feel free to contact me!

[Former_Member]

Hello, Milena!

One thing that I have found helpful in getting exposure to your shop is to like and favorite other shops. Even though there are individual stores on Etsy, it is ultimately a community of merchants who love to exchange ideas and learn together. Try joining more Teams and Forums--many or solely dedicated to helping people have shop exposure. I hope this helps and contact me if you have any questions! Don't get discouraged! Greatness takes time! :)

[Former_Member]

Hello, Vibhuti!

I would first work on expanding your about page for your shop and for your personal profile. People love to see who they are buying from and here about the personal mission of your shop.

What inspires you?
How long have you been painting?
Do you do custom work?
What are your favorite things to paint and why?

These are just a couple of questions that you can address!

I would also expand on your product descriptions to the best of your knowledge. Look at popular shops similar to yours and compare them with yours. What do their titles look like? What do their descriptions look like? Do they have multiple pictures? What do they include that I don't?
If you have any more questions please do not hesitate to contact me! I hope this helps!

[PreyerDesign]

Piggie-backing off of our Team Caption here, I just shared a blog post to help Esty seller take better photos.

https://www.cwdesign.studio/10-tips-to-improve-your-etsy-product-photos/

I hope that helps. It has helped me for sure!