Shop Critiques

[#1]

Shop Critiques are a great way to give and receive tangible, specific advice.

1) Post your shop address

2) Let us know what you'd like us to focus on (i.e. - photos, description, titles, etc)

3) Be prepared to have a conversation to fully understand critiques and reasoning

4) Be direct, specific, and focus on item being discussed

5) Make suggestions for improvement

6) As always, be kind and be sure to compliment something too.

[SoulDigitalPrints]

Hello! I'm new to Etsy and this is my shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MagicPaintingsArt

I would like to know what I can improve or change to get my first sales.

Thanks for the help!

[MikeKrausArt]

@SoulDigitalPrints Your shop looks beautiful.  And looks set up perfectly.  But, here are some tips that may help with your shop: https://community.etsy.com/t5/art/tkb-p/10723tkb-board

Also, I'll send you a message.  I may have another suggestion that will help.  Well done!

[MikeKrausArt]

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[SabinaFenn]

Hi guys! I would very much appreciate a helpful critique of my shop! Anything from prices to photos, let me know your first impressions and what stands out to you

thank you so much!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SabinaFenn

[GreenLitPrints]

Sabina, I agree with Mike 100% -- your shop is wonderfully inviting! I hope  to achieve such a bright, cohesive, clean aesthetic!

If I had to suggest something just for the heck of it, it would be to consider moving the info in your announcement section to your FAQs. That way you can add a seasonal message there instead. (That said, I totally understand why you put it up top...not sure how many shoppers read all the way to the bottom.)

[MikeKrausArt]

@SabinaFenn CONGRATS!  I think you have the most perfectly set up shop I've ever seen.  And it seems to be working well for you.  It's all so beautiful.  I think we all should be asking you for advice and help

[GreenLitPrints]

Hey guys,

I'm still setting up shop, but would love feedback on what looks good/what I should keep tweaking.

If you sell digital prints and have any tips to share (should I include a digital label on every header photo? did introducing physical prints up your sales?), I'd appreciate that too. Thanks! 

https://etsy.com/shop/GreenInkVisuals  

[MikeKrausArt]

@GreenLitPrints Your shop looks pretty amazing!  My only suggestion at this point is to just keep making.  More items = more traffic = more sales.  Once you have 150 designs, then working on SEO, promotions, etc will start to become more important.  GREAT JOB!

[Leatherboard]

Hi guys! I would very much appreciate a helpful critique of my shop! Anything from prices to photos, let me know your first impressions and what stands out to you

[MikeKrausArt]

@Leatherboard Your shop is set up beautifully.  I can't find any issues.

My only suggestion would be for marketing.  I believe your medieval designs would be VERY popular with customers interested in: renaissance fairs, cosplay, and steampunk.  I encourage you to research that and experiment.  Perhaps make one small items 100% designed for that market as a test.

[Leatherboard]

Thanks Mike yes , i have started up with etsy ads with a budget of 5 dollars per day for 38 listings. I hope this may give it a push as required.

[AdorexIt]

Hi

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AdorexIt?ref=seller-platform-mcnav

This is my shop... I would like to know how can I improve my sales,
ty all the support for all of you

[MikeKrausArt]

@AdorexIt Here are the things I'd focus on right now.

1) Keep making and adding new items.  More items = more traffic = more sales.  This is very important as we head into the holiday season (October - December)

2) Add a "bio" about yourself.  People buy from Etsy because things are made by people like you.  And customers want to know who you are.  So tell them.

3) Make a banner.  It will personalize your shop and make it more inviting.

[AdorexIt]

I got the hang of it now...
I am uploading a minimum one list each two days, and I fixed my shop banner and bio ...

[AdorexIt]

could you explain to me more about the banner ?

[MikeKrausArt]

@AdorexIt  The banner is like welcome sign to your shop.  It makes your space unique.  And lets them know what they can expect to see

To change banner: 

1. On Etsy.com, click Shop Manager.
2. Click the pencil icon next to your shop name under Sales Channels.
3. Click the pencil icon to the bottom right of your banner.
4. Click Change layout.
5. Select the type of banner you want.
6. Click Done.

[MikeKrausArt]

@AdorexIt WOW!  Your shop it getting better each day.  Success will find you soon!

[MikeKrausArt]

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[ThamaniFineJewelry]

etsy.com/shop/ThamaniFineJewelry

Hello Dear Mike, 

I need help To improve the title and description

And i get a lot of views but i never get a sale?

Any advice would be appreciated!

[MikeKrausArt]

@ThamaniFineJewelry I reviewed your titles and descriptions, which look good.  From my point of view, it appears you have a marketing issue.  How are you trying to reach your customers and bring them to your store?  Do you use social media?

[ThamaniFineJewelry]

Dear Mike, 

Yes, we use social media, but unfortunately, i didn't get sales from anywhere,

Suggest to me what would i do now,

Thank you

[Former_Member]

Hello I am Rose Sura thanks for the invite, I started creating my shop two weeks ago, no action at all, Id love a shop critique 

https://rainbowcrays.etsy.com

Thanks in advance:)

[MikeKrausArt]

@Former_Member Thanks and I'll send you a message

[MikeKrausArt]

@ThamaniFineJewelry Let's start with something simple.  What is the link to your most popular social media platform?

[StudioKurokikuOnEtsy]

Hi Everyone, I recently got some advice from the general Etsy community and am still in the midst of fine-tuning my shop and increasing my authenticity and arts focus. I think I've made a lot of improvements, and I am working on photos, product line, etc. I'm just really struggling with understanding the entire shipping set-ups, and my slowly-increasing sales are actually coming more from abroad.

I'm also not really making much money on my sales, due to shipping cost, fees, etc, but am a little afraid to raise prices. Maybe it's psychological, but I'd like to get your take.

Could I have a few artists give my shop a quick shipping once-over, as well as general advice and also how to begin pricing my original art on canvas and paper, an area I would like to grow into.

Thanks so much!