Comments on: Stay Awhile – Why Buyers Leave Your Shop

By: kathy

kathy — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:51:55 +0000

Great advice, every point!
i find it baffling when a seller posts just one picture of an item. I want to see it from a variety of angles, like I would when shopping at a store.

By: Finola Prescott

Finola Prescott — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:56:12 +0000

As many have said – great list!
I’m not yet an Etsy seller, but intend to be soon.

With the help of a few generous Etsy sellers I put together a post on my blog about selling on Etsy but none of this info is there so I’ll add a link to this article from my post as this info is SO important!

All the best from Barbados

Finola

By: deirdre

deirdre — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:46:42 +0000

THANK YOU! lolololol!

By: tegan

tegan — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:21:10 +0000

much appreciated and agreed with info. thanks for all the tips!!

By: Irene P.

Irene P. — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:20:48 +0000

I too thought ths article was right to the point. Very informative not only to new sellers but for others, that wonder how come they’re not getting many sales.

One of the thing that make me leave a shop, is the lack of description, sizes especially. I really don’t like contacting the seller for that, only to dissappoint them when I don’t follow through with buying the item.

Description, description, description! That’s what get you more sales ladies and gentlemen!

Irene

By: Johanna

Johanna — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:13:13 +0000

Great article, thank you!

By: Christine

Christine — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:19:07 +0000

Great and very informative article!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:39:34 +0000

This was great! I am a new etsy seller and I thought it was very interesting how description is key! I’ve tried to keep mine simple and to the point, but maybe more descriptive words and a little extra could make that an item someone can’t live without!

thanks again!

By: crochetgal

crochetgal — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:05:19 +0000

This is a very well written post and very to the point. I’m quite surprised at the amount of negativity in the forums from many sellers. Do they not realize that other sellers are buyers as well?

Etsy shops are businesses and should be run in a businesslike and professional manner.

By: Christina

Christina — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:20:40 +0000

I’m new to the etsy scene, but I, too, have run into the negativity in the forums on some occasions. I am amazed that some sellers will verbally bash their customers, or even etsy. We’re all here to ply our wares and our craft – and even one sale is better than no sale. Negativity is a big turn-off for me.

Also, the photos and the design are key: if the photos are dim or dark and the colors aren’t right, I don’t buy. I try to take my own photos with natural light, and use a white background. The seller should have a certain persona they want to perpetuate – and should strive to do that in their shop anouncements , graphics, and photos. It’s all about branding!

Having said that: I think Etsy is amazing, and so are the artisans and buyers. Thank you so much Etsy!