Car Decals – Local Marketing While Driving Barbara, the seller behind Etsy’s AllAboutTheButtons, told HandmadeMarketing.org about what helps keep the Etsy business rolling. “As I got into the world of online selling, I discovered the “3 P’s” – patience, promotion...

Close The Sale – Bring Your Shop With You Vanessa, who runs both an Artire and Etsy shop (SalvageNation) has a great idea for taking your handmade items “on the go”. Vanessa thinks a digital frame keychain is a small investment with a big return, especially for handmade sellers.  This...

Business Cards – How to Make Your Shop Stand Out Because business cards among handmade sellers are common, HandmadeMarketing.org wanted to get the scoop on how to make your online shop’s business cards stand out. When used to their potential, business cards can be one of the most effective...

Effective Advertising – Target Potential Buyers Sarah Stahl, from the Etsy shop mrsdstahl, frequently shares advice to other Etsians in the Etsy.com forums.  Our HandmadeMarketing.org team came across a thread about Etsy shop advertising and were blown away by Sarah’s knowledge.  We were...

Promo Items – Promote Wisely If you have a local craft fair coming up, consider purchasing promotional items.  Having a re-usable product to give away at craft fairs or other local artist shows may help with that valuable impression all Etsy sellers are trying to create.