1000 Markets SEO – Improvements to SEO Increase Sales HandmadeMarketing.org reader Caryn Stockwell recently told us why she likes to sell handmade on 1000 Markets.  Caryn’s shop (Second Star Designs) has selling space online at 1000 Markets, Etsy.com, and ArtFire.        

Etsy on Good Morning America – Crafts in the News In May 2009, artisans woke to find Etsy on Good Morning America.  The feature discussed how web sites like Etsy.com help handmade sellers become entrepreneurs.        

Craft Fairs – Find a Local Marketplace Renaissance M. Austin, an artist found on both Etsy and MySpace, recently walked our team at HandmadeMarketing.org through craft fair tips.  Now, Renaissance tells us about another obstacle facing handmade sellers – finding a marketplace in their local...

Real Estate – Where Your Handmade Item Travels HandmadeMarketing.org reader Nicholas Gomez recently shared a tip with us about how to make the most of your handmade shop’s real estate.        

Tips From A Pro – Photography E-Book HandmadeMarketing.org reader Jim Juris, who recently shared his handmade item photography tips, told us about an e-book he wrote on jewelry and craft photography. The e-book is available for download at Jim’s website. Jim Juris moved to Englewood, Colorado...

New Handmade Sellers – Join A New Site Caryn Stockwell, from Second Star Designs, recently told HandmadeMarketing.org what she likes about the growing handmade selling site 1000 Markets.  Caryn is a seller on 1000 Markets, Etsy.com, and ArtFire. “1000Markets.com is a brand new site,”...

Craft Marketplaces – The Ins and Outs Have you ever considered becoming involved in a craft fair or other local show, but aren’t sure of the ins and outs? Renaissance Austin of Raghouse International, found on both Etsy and MySpace, shared informative and insider tips with HandmadeMarketing.org. “There...

Giveaways – The Ins and Outs Giveaways are discussed often between handmade sellers.  Many times, the giveaways are held on a the blog of a shop owner or fan of handmade items.  Our team at HandmadeMarketing.org decided to ask handmade sellers what they think of giveaways.  We were surprised...

Etsy Press – Magazine Feature of an Etsy Seller HandmadeMarketing.org reader Renaissance Austin recently told us about a feature she had in Venus Diva Magazine. “I was contacted by Stephanie Danforth the Lifestyle Editor for Venus Diva Magazine who ran across my MySpace profile,” this...

Sales- A Bad Economy May Not Be The Problem Do you think the economy has your handmade sales business in a slump?  You aren’t alone.  Many online sellers are pointing to the economy for any slow days they are having. But is the blame really on the economy?