Etsy Teams – How Joining Forces Increases Exposure Wonder what being part of an Etsy Team or ArtFire Guild can offer you?  HandmadeMarketing.org reader Renaissance M. Austin, found at Etsy’s Raghouse International, say her experience with Etsy Teams have helped with her efforts at local...

Sell Handmade Online – 12 Ways to Improve Your Shop The HandmadeMarketing.org reader behind the wonderful blog “CrochetGal” recently shared a link to a post she wrote for 12 simple steps for improving your Etsy shop.  This seller can be found at Etsy’s CrochetGal, and can also...

Joining an Etsy Team – The Basics Do you know if your type of Etsy items have a following?  Learn how to network, promote your shop and share ideas by joining an Etsy Team.  Currently, Etsy.com has over 450 teams formed around a type of item, way to craft, shared location, or other interests. We...

Handmade Customers – Tailor Your Shop HandmadeMarketing.org reader Deb Green, from Etsy’s DebProductions, shared her advice for any handmade shopkeeper for how to make the most of a buyer’s experience. “Try to imagine you are your customer,” she suggests.  “This is...

Video – Incorporate Video to Boost Handmade Sales HandmadeMarketing.org reader Ana Herda recently told us why she loves to sell handmade.  “I sell on Etsy because I love the community and because I buy on Etsy, constantly! The best part about the site is the sheer ease of use,” Ana...

Collaboration – Why Connecting Broadens Your Audience Corinna, from Etsy’s Piddix and website, sent HandmadeMarketing.org a link to a blog post she wrote about collaborating with other craft sellers to make a larger impact on the community. “Collaborating with a fellow Etsy seller can...

Etsy Advertising – Look To The Ad Directory Some find navigating how to advertise your handmade shop is more difficult than first thought.  When looking for free Etsy advertising, sellers find options are limited.  Instead, many turn to buying advertising on Project Wonderful to spread the word...

Blog Categories – Organize Your Blog Need some help organizing your blog?  HandmadeMarketing.org is excited to share ideas we came across for creating effective blog categories! “Because of the way they are misused all over the Web, categories have grown to become something that we regard...