Tagging and Description Critique?

[MelissaDawnJewelry]

Hi all!
I've noticed a drop for me since Etsy implemented the new search and browse. I was wondering if anyone could critique my tags and descriptions? I'm trying to rework them to better suit the new changes, but I'm having a pretty rough time with it.

Thank you!
Lyssa

[reyshapes]

I really like your products. I've been experiencing the same lull. Not sure what the cause is. Wishing you luck though - great product. :)

[Former_Member]

What a beautiful site. Not enough of an expert to comment on tags but your pics and copy are very professional. Well done.

[MelissaDawnJewelry]

Thanks, Sera and Emily. I'm halfway convinced there's a secret word I should be adding to get people to find me! :/ I hope things get better all around. I'm going to try a few new tags and see what happens.

[BitsandPiecesCrafts]

Lovely work! I especially like the silver work. Lots of people seem to be experiencing a dry spell right now.

Keep up the faith!

[Former_Member]

i've found that i get more hits and views when i use simpler terms.

to be honest, most buyers don't know what half the keywords are that we sellers use. they don't know what polymer clay is, or if they do, they probably aren't using it to search.

try "dumbing" it down and see if it helps.

for example:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/70438820/fake-plugs-simply-bold-infinity-twists

maybe try Fake Plug Earrings, Faux Gauges, Vibrant Yellow Twists, Infinity, Bold Jewelry or something similar? the key words people would use to search might be "fake plug", "faux gauge", a color, and probably the word "earrings" or "jewelry"?

[MelissaDawnJewelry]

Thanks Tara! It's easy for me to get caught up in the words I know and forget what others know. Thanks for pointing that out to me. I'm definitely going to try it!

[Former_Member]

this is not my main shop, by the way. just in case anyone looks and says "Hey, you only have 2 sales, newb!" :-)

my main shop is here: http://waterwaif.etsy.com

[Former_Member]

That's a great reminder Tara, something I need to do more for myself as well! I should make a sign by my computer...

[MelissaDawnJewelry]

Haha, Tara! I sort of thought you had more than one shop because you had good advice! :D