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.

[CandleShopByNB]

Hello,
I make candles and coasters and trays.
my shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CandleShopByNB?ref=seller-platform-mcnav

I would like you to take a look at why I don't have many visitors and haven't managed to sell a single product yet? Are the products really that bad?

[MikeKrausArt]

@CandleShopByNB I sent you a private message

[MikeKrausArt]

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https://community.etsy.com/t5/art/SUPPORT-OUR-BRAVE-UKRAINIAN-TEAMMATES/m-p/137895549#M4277741

[Former_Member]

Hi my name is Ariel and I opened my shop in August. I have been implementing marketing strategies and getting views and favorite's. The one thing that I can't seem to get is orders. If anyone could help me I would appreciate it.

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

[MikeKrausArt]

@Former_Member What exactly have you done for marketing?  How are you letting people know you exist?

Right now, the best thing you could do for your shop is to keep making and adding new items.  More items = more traffic = more sales.  

[PASCUSCOMICARTSTUDIO]

I really want to know if anyone sees what my shop can improve on, so I can catch some eyes? Thanks guys

https://pascuscomicartstudio.etsy.com

[Antiques4youCA]

Hi, would love to get critiques. I am getting low views on most listings. I would love help with tags, anything I am missing from description/titles. Thank you!!

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Antiques4youCA

[MikeKrausArt]

@PASCUSCOMICARTSTUDIO  I'll send you a private message

[MikeKrausArt]

@Antiques4youCA We do have some tips for improving your SEO at: https://community.etsy.com/t5/art/6-SEO-Tips-For-Success/ta-p/135012651

For Titles:

I suggest coming up with a template that's easy to create.  And helps customers find you.  This is what I use

Title (medium) size by Mike Kraus - descriptive words

Example for https://www.etsy.com/listing/1329976446/blue-bracelet-and-earrings-boho-jewelry:

Vintage Blue Bracelet and Earrings (silver and gemstones) __ grams from Antiques4youCA - jewelry fashions style designer beautiful

For Description: 

I also suggest creating a template.  This is what I use

Title

medium

size

SKU Serial Number 

© copyright information

One - Two paragraph description/story

Info for any upcoming special events

Biography/shop story

Contact Information

You can see an example of this template at: https://www.etsy.com/listing/241872065/waddle-i-do-with-myself-original-acrylic

[PASCUSCOMICARTSTUDIO]

Thank you SO MUCH!!!. That is exactly what I was just looking into. PERFECT! I will be on that today.

[MikeKrausArt]

@PASCUSCOMICARTSTUDIO Happy to help!  Enjoy the new year!

[MikeKrausArt]

@PrairieGirlsAttic Interesting.  I've not heard that world placement matters before.  I'll have to experiment with a few items.  THANKS!

[Babographic]

I am kind of new on Etsy and my question isn't more focused to one subject but to the overall business: Description, tags and products itself. Any critiques, feedback and suggestions are very very welcomed. Thx

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

[TipsyHippieCreations]

I think things look great! But I am new as well, so I don't have much input. I followed you, if you'd like to follow me maybe we can get some traffic?

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

[MikeKrausArt]

@Babographic Your shop is set up beautifully.  If you have any issues, it's with inventory and marketing:

1) Inventory - Just keep making.  More item = more traffic = more sales.  

2) How does the world know you exist?  How are you bringing people to your shop.  We have some suggestions at: https://community.etsy.com/t5/art/WELCOME-NEW-MEMBERS-OF-THE-ART-TEAM/td-p/139228997?nobounce

THANKS AGAIN!

[EnArtDesignStudio]

Merhaba! Etsy'de yeniyim ve bu benim dükkanım: https://enartdesignstudio.etsy.com

Düzenli satışlarımı elde etmek için neyi daha iyi yapabileceğimi bilmek istiyorum.Teşekkür ederim!

[MikeKrausArt]

Dükkanınız çok güzel kurulmuş. Harika bir başlangıç yaptınız.

Şu anda dükkanınız için yapabileceğiniz en iyi şey üretmeye devam etmektir. Daha fazla ürün = daha fazla trafik = daha fazla satış. 150 öğeniz olduğunda, Etsy mağazanızın promosyonlarını artıracaktır. Daha sonra; SEO, pazarlama ve diğer eylemler daha önemli hale gelmeye başlayacak.

Ancak mağazanızı geliştirmek için şu adreste başka eylemlerimiz var: https://community.etsy.com/t5/art/WELCOME-NEW-MEMBERS-OF-THE-ART-TEAM/td-p/139228997

[kh74gmumgfeefb5q]

hello this is my store
--https://www.etsy.com/shop/DijitalMrsRain?ref=seller-platform-mcnav
I need comments and different opinions about my store in general, what can I do to make it better.

[MikeKrausArt]

@kh74gmumgfeefb5q Keep doing what you're doing!  You're building a wonderful shop.  And customers will find you soon!

[kh74gmumgfeefb5q]

Thank you for your encouraging comment.

[LavenderByYasemen]

Hello,

My name is Yasemen. I'm from Turkey. I sell crochet items on my Etsy shop which are usable daily for lovely people and pet friends.

Stepping into Etsy shop with good expectation and hoping to achieve my goals in near future. 

I'm looking forward to hear your opinions about my shop after you explore.

It is a pleasure to be a part of this group. 

Best Regards,

Yasemen

[MikeKrausArt]

@LavenderByYasemen I'll send you a message.  THANKS!

[tdemelartstudio]

New to Etsy and while I have 8 sales, they are all from family and friends. I've read tons, joined the ARTS Team and have felt incredibly supported and am so very thankful for that. Other than adding more items, which I'm working on, I know there are things I can do to improve my shop so would love your thoughts. One area I'm curious about is price. I know original art is normally priced higher than what I am charging but I've seen others with similar-ish type and size art who are charging about what I am, maybe a bit more. However, most of my paintings are on paper and not framed or matted. I've also tried prints but don't have a printer and found that the POD prices were just too much with shipping. Anyway, any thoughts, ideas about anything would be so wonderful. Thanks so much!

[MikeKrausArt]

@tdemelartstudio Let's take a look at your shop.

1) It's set up beautifully.  And you're right, you just need to keep adding paintings on your shelves to bring in more traffic and sales.

2) Other improvements.  Are you on social media?  That's a great place to find and attract people to your shop.  And we have lots of activities to help.

3) Price - This can be difficult for many new shops.  There's no correct answer.  Some people charge by how much they feel emotionally about a piece and it can see very random.  Some charge by an hourly rate + materials.  Others create a price based on size.  Another way is materials+labor x 2 = retail price.  But, it sounds like you're already very competitive.  And your main concern is marketing and finding customers.

4) As for prints, frames, posters, etc.  The only way to discover the answer is to experiment.  If you want to test prints, go to your local print shop and test out 10 prints.  Frame a couple pieces and see if they sell quicker.  Most off all, have fun   

[tdemelartstudio]

Thanks so much, Mike. Yup, inventory is on my priority list. I get excited just seeing 6 views and 2 visits but realize that's not nearly enough to do anything. I keep playing with my titles and tags as I learn new things so hopefully, those are okay. Not too many longtail keywords to describe my stuff that has decent search and CTR that isn't highly competitive.

As for social, yes, I post new items on FB and Instagram. Just started using hashtags on Instagram and I did participate in the recent Pintrestathon so thanks for organizing those.

Appreciate your help in setting up this supportive community.