Join up if you're in the UK - Friendly Support and Advice for New Etsy Shops

[#1]

Hello! If you're like me and just starting up your new shop on Etsy please do join this team. Here we can discuss best practice, solid advertising strategies and find folk who will support each other with follows and favourites. Who knows maybe your first customers too!

[KimPattersonStudio]

Hi opened my shop some weeks ago lots of views but no sales. Any comments would be appreciated thanks https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/498736540/silver-and-sapphire-ring

[Former_Member]

Hi everyone, I've been on here for a few months now , have been promoting on Facebook and instagram but still awaiting my very first sale xx

[KimPattersonStudio]

Hi Gemma do you think maybe your items are underpriced? I've read a lot on forums about this. You have lovely items.
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/508737376/silver-statement-necklace

[Lilycraftgems]

I find pricing difficult, if something is reasonably priced but doesn't sell I dont think higher pricing would help, but it would be helpful to get more opinions on this subject.
I get a lot of views from a group called Craft craft and more craft.
Handmade hour and similar on twitter wed 7.30 till 8.30 and sun 8.00 till 9.00
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/516949227/superduo-bracelets

[KimPattersonStudio]

Hi Sandra I'm also finding pricing difficult as I'm now making this my full time job. I think perceived value has a lot to do with it. If someone is looking for a gift to buy someone it's probably going to be more than £5 I know some jewellers have given formulas for pricing work but if I followed their formula my prices would be way too high on most items so I know what you mean. I did find this link which may be helpful to you.http://www.auntiesbeads.com/jewelry-pricing-calculator.html

[Lilycraftgems]

Thanks for the link Kim I will have a look. Thats a good point about people wanting to pay more for gifts, I started with some more expensive items 3 of which sold. They might have been bought for occasions, birthdays etc I was hoping to sell cheaper items for everyday wear.

[CollectiblesCabinet]

Post a link to one of your products Gemma

[Former_Member]

Hey all ... I got my first sale! Still trying https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/523889825/bubble-bars-with-sprinkles here a listing x hope your all having a good time

[JanAdamsArtStudio]

Hi All
I started my shop a few months ago and am really struggling to get views. I average around 1 every couple of days. I keep tweaking my tags and titles to no avail. Do I need to add more items, should I offer postage outside the UK? I would love some feedback as to what I might be doing wrong please.

[Lilycraftgems]

Well done Megan, its great hearing that kaching .
Hi Jan, I get a lot of looks from twitter #handmadehour, and others but I dont know how to convert looks to sales - mine have slowed down. Hope it starts to take off soon for both of us.

[CollectiblesCabinet]

Jan rose adams, you may like check your products are categorised correctly and that the appropriate occasions from the product occasions list has been selected for each product. You could check your pictures are of good quality also that you have the max 13 tags per product so search engines can find the products. Also you could pay for Etsy's own promotion service.

[Former_Member]

Hi I opened my shop a couple of months ago. I haven't had any sales and am also struggling to get regular views. Would appreciate your opinions on whether I need more products in the shop or if it's ok to have just a few. Www.etsy.com/uk/shop/purpleflowercraft

[SweetPeaBespoke]

I'm new to Etsy. All my orders have been from oversees although I am in UK???!!!!

Www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CreationsCarolsGifts

[Former_Member]

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/531369029/childrens-bracelet
Oohh I've been trying to price things at what I think people might pay , do you think my pricing is too low? X

[Former_Member]

Suzanne South, yes you probably need more items in your shop x

[SweetPeaBespoke]

Hi Gemma. Your prices are good and you have got a more expensive option too. Good luck

[susandearey]

hello all, thanks you for letting me join and hope to pick up a few tips


If anyone could look at my shop and offer suggestions that would be great?


https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DaintyMinatures?ref=pr_shop_more

[CollectiblesCabinet]

Hey Suzi, you may find your links to products not shops will work, try links to your products and read all the thread above for some other useful tips, good luck

[Former_Member]

Hello everyone! I have recently opened my Etsy shop selling handmade crochet necklaces. I have no sales yet and I would really appreciate some support and advice on how to improve my shop and attract more customers. Also, I’ve been wondering whether the prices are ok or they need adjusting one way or the other. And in your opinion, is it better to include the shipping in the main price or keep it separate?

http://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/lonemerjewellery

[ElluminationsArt]

Hello all, I've just joined the team, looking forward to reading all your tips as I'm just starting out!
Eloise

[susandearey]

thanks Merlin (CollectableCabinets) I'll definitely try using the links to my products :)

[Pebblesaccessorise]

Hi all. I have a query. A customer bought something 2 months ago and now she realises that it was a wrong colour for her wedding dress and wants to return. What do I do. Please help. Thanxx.