Comments on: Selling Handmade Online – 3 Tips to Success

By: Sweetcase Creation

Sweetcase Creation — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:41:27 +0000

Thanks very useful informations.

Check out my blog http://mysweetcase.blogspot.com/

I have two e shops on Etsy & Dawanda, as well.

By: Melissa Hamel-Smith

Melissa Hamel-Smith — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:51:03 +0000

Thanks everyone! And thanks to Handmade Marketing for the post!

By: Nicolet

Nicolet — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:56:58 +0000

‘remember their passion when the work gets overwhelming. “Never give up!” ‘ – whew it is overwhelming… but so worth it! thanks!

By: Renaissance Austin

Renaissance Austin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:07:42 +0000

Awesome! I will definitely check out the directory links!

Renaissace Austin

By: Christine Gierer

Christine Gierer — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:23:32 +0000

I agree with all these points but I think that these three tips are putting the cart before the horse.

The biggest success mistake I see has nothing to do with any of these three things.

The biggest problem I see is that people start selling what they like to make rather than what will sell. I rarely see anyone talk about market research or how to do it.

Selling online isn’t the same as selling offline because people don’t just wander by as they do in a mall. They purchase based on passions or problems so niches do much better than generic items.

Sustainable online businesses are always testing using quantifiable means and tracking results, and they also do thorough followup, email campaigns, and focus on list-building.

I rarely see anyone in the crafting community doing these things or talking about them, but I see these things as the cornerstone of any online business.

By: jessica

jessica — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:25:53 +0000

Great advice. I was just considering investing in some expensive advertising. I’m glad I haven’t yet. I’m going to try the free advertising first! Thanks!

By: ceejay

ceejay — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:37:35 +0000

Great tips, thanks for the info. I love creating for ceejaybags, but do sometimes find it overwhelming because I work full time and I’m a single mom!! Sometimes taking a step back (but not giving up) is a good strategy for remaining fresh and inspired.

By: Renee

Renee — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:05:04 +0000

Great post – thank you for sharing !

By: Diana

Diana — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:43:53 +0000

I do agree strongly about branding and starting very small – just one or two steps taken a day will build up over time.

I would add on teaming up that there are certain things you should do. Make sure that who you team up with is in line with your brand, that you are able to contribute to the team and that you actually do make each other stronger businesses – it’s never good when the team purpose conflicts with your business’s purpose, and you will have to navigate those choices to be part of any team.