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Need Shop Critiques - Custom Work - ANY IDEAS?

I'm relatively new to etsy (joined in October 2013) and would like to know any thoughts on how to get my shoppe viewed, favorited (big time), and sold more!

My work is custom and priced on the higher end, so that's a bit of a difficulty since it's not necessarily something you can purchase spur of the moment.

Is there anything you can think of or see that I can change and improve? Details, pictures, descriptions, etc.?

Thanks!
Mia

www.etsy.com/shop/UniquitiesShoppe
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Re: Need Shop Critiques - Custom Work - ANY IDEAS?

Hi, Mia. I spent time looking at your listings and thought you have a very high-end boutique look. Your first 4 featured listings are spot-on with photography and lovely. I like the feel of those a lot!
Your tags are pretty good! I looked at this one:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/167136745/lets-trek-it-custom-linen-maxi-skirt?ref=shop_home_active_8 and feel you could utilize those 20 characters a little more:
long linen skirt
casual linen skirt
bohemian skirt

I know how hard it is to edit descriptions, you want to tell the story but I think editing yourself a little more will help people not lose interest in the listing descriptions.

"From the essence of its design to its culmination, this linen maxi skirt is simple, unique, and comfortable. This skirt is my go-to when I've got a busy day ahead of me-- the maxi skirt stays stylish under any circumstance and is comfortable enough to keep us both going with the flow of a lively day!"
Maybe:
Simple, Unique and comfortable linen maxi skirt made to order with your measurements.

Tell us what it is in the first sentence then tell us how to order it in the next paragraph. Get down to the nitty gritty!

I'm a bit confused at the prices at 69.98. At first I checked to see if you were international. To me I just want a whole number. It feels weird to me. Maybe I'm in the minority. I also think you're pretty good on prices for a custom item in that category. Try 70.00. or even go up to 75.00. Your prices will reflect the quality.

You do have a lot of competition in this category but the good news is when I searched "custom linen maxi skirt" you were on page 1!

Maybe it's time for some blog advertising campaigns? Good luck!



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Re: Need Shop Critiques - Custom Work - ANY IDEAS?

Hi Jennifer!

Wow, thanks for the feedback! I appreciate your honesty-- looking over the descriptions, I agree I've probably been far too verbose. I'll have to see where I can chuck that out and still leave the appeal in. It's a delicate balance!

I've undertaken a few of your suggestions on that listing-- it'll probably take me the rest of the week to go over the rest of my shoppe. I already like it better though!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/167136745/lets-trek-it-custom-linen-maxi-skirt

As to blog advertising campaigns-- that's something I've been tossing around. It might be procrastination, but I've been holding out contacting people until I reach fifty items. Getting my shoppe critiqued is also another step in that direction; I want to do my best to perfect my shoppe before I have a crowd of eyes looking at.
I'm almost there with reaching my goal though, so how that effect my business will be interesting to see!

Thanks again-- I really appreciate it!
Mia
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