tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post936606539558078420..comments2023-05-31T07:37:38.948-04:00Comments on Etsy Bitch: Seeking links of former Etsians!The Cranky Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08492132798002763761noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-38000097754985786622008-07-20T17:35:00.000-04:002008-07-20T17:35:00.000-04:00Am I too late (as usual, it seems)?www.fireandhamm...Am I too late (as usual, it seems)?<BR/><BR/>www.fireandhammers.com<BR/><BR/>I had this website before I found Etsy. I have more views on this through Google than I ever seem to have had on Etsy...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-82796937917224231762008-07-18T08:18:00.000-04:002008-07-18T08:18:00.000-04:00I'm a fan of Zhibit.org for simple, relatively ine...I'm a fan of Zhibit.org for simple, relatively inexpensive shops for artists. I've moved most of my handmade supply inventory over there:<BR/><BR/>http://stonesoupjewelrysupplies.com<BR/><BR/>For now, my jewelry web site still links to my Etsy shop, but that's going to change.stonesoupjewelryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16687427581515217519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-41743757859511262452008-07-18T00:22:00.000-04:002008-07-18T00:22:00.000-04:00Oh, I would love to see something on selling other...Oh, I would love to see something on selling other places! I sold on ebay for years before etsy, but etsy is the only place I've sold my handmade stuff. The idea of having my own website and trying to bring in my own buyers is really scary...that's why I chose etsy over going alone to begin with, for the traffic.<BR/><BR/>But, you know, now I don't want all my eggs in one basket and all that. So yeah...I would really appreciate ANY information you all want to give :)Crazy Cat Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00739974928301842524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-72294451592370224972008-07-17T23:52:00.000-04:002008-07-17T23:52:00.000-04:00about visibility on your own sites- you've learned...about visibility on your own sites- <BR/><BR/>you've learned how to take great photos, or are learning, and how to make the most of your descriptions. That's the main hurdle. <BR/><BR/>People buy items because they like them. because they want them. <BR/>Not because of where you sell the items. <BR/><BR/>If you can tap into your target market, with your own marketing, and your own promotions, (lots of etsy shops have to bring in their own buyers anyway), buyers will buy from you. They don't care if you are selling on Etsy, or Ebay, or Shopify, or Ecrater, etc. <BR/><BR/>They see it, they like it, they want it, they buy it. <BR/><BR/> Two days ago, I sent out 20 postcards for an Etsy store to some local boutiques and stores where I thought her items would fit in really well. <BR/><BR/>Today, she got an inquiry for a wholesale order from 1 of them. <BR/><BR/>That never would have happened without a little self promotion.Andy Mathishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111869432073546594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-10502986277374868502008-07-17T21:37:00.000-04:002008-07-17T21:37:00.000-04:00Bitches - If you're interested I'd be happy to do ...Bitches - If you're interested I'd be happy to do some tutorials or articles on how to search engine optimize your sites, how to submit your articles to article sites and so on.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14063671445679903995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-21455496673755334582008-07-17T14:55:00.000-04:002008-07-17T14:55:00.000-04:00Heather, I have the same problem... I'd love to st...Heather, I have the same problem... I'd love to start selling on BigCartel, But it really scares me to jump to it.... what if I get no visibility? and I really have no experience selling anywhere else than etsy...<BR/><BR/>I think it'd be pretty cool if etsybitch did a special post on ideas for those of us who want to move on to bigger and better things...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-62319917372426706502008-07-17T14:52:00.000-04:002008-07-17T14:52:00.000-04:00I think that the BEST thing about branching out be...I think that the BEST thing about branching out beyond etsy is it forces you to become more of a business person. <BR/><BR/>You start to see where your traffic comes from and use it to target your advertising. You solidify what your business is about, and just what your niche is. You get to control what goes on, how, and when. Complete control over your branding- that's my favorite part.<BR/><BR/>Heather, it depends on how much control you're ready to have. If you want a bit of built-in traffic, dawanda is a good option (just use a currency converter, the prices are in euros). If you're ready to be a stand-alone shop, try big cartel or shopify. I also recommend PappaShop because they're easy to use and have good customer service. Either way, you'll need to do your own advertising, marketing, and promotion (which ain't all that scary).<BR/><BR/>Lovely bitches...maybe you can put together a post about branching out from etsy? And we can contribute if you need help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-64584312285630275532008-07-17T14:09:00.000-04:002008-07-17T14:09:00.000-04:00I would love to see a "Where are They Now?" post o...I would love to see a "Where are They Now?" post on EB about former 'famous' etsians.<BR/><BR/>(hi Elizabeth!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-35820365594586834232008-07-17T12:28:00.000-04:002008-07-17T12:28:00.000-04:00I added inbound anchor text links to all who poste...I added inbound anchor text links to all who posted their links here on my scarf site. If you want to see them they're here:<BR/>http://www.sonyascarves.squarespace.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14063671445679903995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-59004881434639202532008-07-17T12:00:00.000-04:002008-07-17T12:00:00.000-04:00heather, if you are happy with your etsy sales, th...heather, <BR/><BR/>if you are happy with your etsy sales, then concentrate on those for the moment, and work on your own site behind the scenes, or another site. <BR/><BR/>It's important to try different things to find your market, but you don't want to stretch yourself too thin. <BR/><BR/>There is a forum thread talking about zen cart vs. os commerce vs. malE something. There's some good information in it.Andy Mathishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111869432073546594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-46021398473728129692008-07-17T10:54:00.000-04:002008-07-17T10:54:00.000-04:00Oh, I have 264 things in my shop. I think I said ...Oh, I have 264 things in my shop. I think I said 234. Whatever...I have a lot for etsy, lol.Crazy Cat Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00739974928301842524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-43814790774042930392008-07-17T10:53:00.000-04:002008-07-17T10:53:00.000-04:00To those who sell on more than one venue - how do ...To those who sell on more than one venue - how do you decide what to sell where? This is where I really need help, and I'm getting totally tripped up. I have, as of now, 234 items in my etsy shop. I'd like to open a DaWanda shop and my DH is "working on" (sigh) my own website. But I'm not sure if I want to take stuff away from my etsy shop, or just put my new stuff on the new shops, or just have my own website direct to my etsy shop - I'm still getting sales like every other day from etsy.<BR/><BR/>Does anyone have any advice, or maybe the bitches can start a new post about this? I've really been concerned about this...I'd like to expand, but I'm afraid of change.Crazy Cat Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00739974928301842524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-29233574067310479242008-07-17T10:21:00.000-04:002008-07-17T10:21:00.000-04:00Grace - BigCartel doesn't advertise, but you can m...Grace - BigCartel doesn't advertise, but you can modify your shop so that it functions completely independently. That means no links back to the BigCartel mainpage. That way, all of the dollars you spend on advertising stays in your shop. Visitors don't get distracted by shiny things and click away.The Sparkly Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02592815855796795010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-18180307612745685222008-07-17T05:05:00.000-04:002008-07-17T05:05:00.000-04:00why, what did dyno do?why, what did dyno do?radcowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02554014302906154907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-80850761286365642592008-07-17T04:07:00.000-04:002008-07-17T04:07:00.000-04:00I'm working hard on www.Rivkasmom.com. I'll proba...I'm working hard on www.Rivkasmom.com. <BR/><BR/>I'll probably keep the Etsy shop with a few things in it because it's gotten me so much blog exposure and I need to keep that link live. <BR/><BR/>Is Big Cartel bringing in any money for people? Are they doing any advertising? My DaWanda shop is dead as a doornail, and so is Mintd. Even Ebay is slow this month, and I hate giving things away for the starting bid!Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01072165656923896599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-41407108002893834712008-07-16T23:57:00.000-04:002008-07-16T23:57:00.000-04:00boy, Dyno was the smart one, wasn't she?boy, Dyno was the smart one, wasn't she?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-54893941879592213922008-07-16T22:48:00.000-04:002008-07-16T22:48:00.000-04:00I'm still on Etsy and will most likely be for as l...I'm still on Etsy and will most likely be for as long as it brings in income. Ditto with shops on other venues, etc..<BR/><BR/>But what I consider to be my main shop and the focus of my activities is <A HREF="http://www.shop.simonewalsh.com" REL="nofollow">www.shop.simonewalsh.com</A>.<BR/><BR/>This is a great idea! I'm really keen on the idea of getting people's truly independent shops out there as much as possible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-35602105363965393942008-07-16T21:44:00.000-04:002008-07-16T21:44:00.000-04:00Hooray!Mine is http://www.paulaberryjewelry.comHooray!<BR/><BR/>Mine is http://www.paulaberryjewelry.comPaula Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493430317687077856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-91021620550811897642008-07-16T21:26:00.000-04:002008-07-16T21:26:00.000-04:00hmm. Do I need to pre-register for the list? ;)hmm. <BR/>Do I need to pre-register for the list? ;)Pink Quartz Mineralshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03539907867246510459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-67027971095864642482008-07-16T19:56:00.000-04:002008-07-16T19:56:00.000-04:00This is a brilliant idea. I'm no longer selling o...This is a brilliant idea. I'm no longer selling on Etsy, decided to get my own website.<BR/><BR/>www.annedundas.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-91290242849028428212008-07-16T19:16:00.000-04:002008-07-16T19:16:00.000-04:00oh ! ME!I just took all my stuff out of my shop a...oh ! ME!<BR/><BR/>I just took all my stuff out of my shop and am *this close* to launching my store.<BR/><BR/>http://www.sewcrazydoglady.comSewCrazyDogLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156405199871308250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-39301325808322516352008-07-16T17:37:00.000-04:002008-07-16T17:37:00.000-04:00I am actually designing my own, juried, handmade m...I am actually designing my own, juried, handmade marketplace and leaving Etsy after this month. It's called<BR/>http://lollishops.com<BR/>and there will be quite a few Etsians there!<BR/>~SadieSadieLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14036756718890380045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-46432320754652717422008-07-16T17:10:00.000-04:002008-07-16T17:10:00.000-04:00I keep seeing people leaving altogether, or just p...I keep seeing people leaving altogether, or just putting more effort into other venues so having a list of where to find stores is a good idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-20084238559619628812008-07-16T16:44:00.000-04:002008-07-16T16:44:00.000-04:00I swear after today I'm done. I'll keep a shop up...I swear after today I'm done. I'll keep a shop up for advertising purposes, but I doubt I'll be renewing a damn thing.<BR/><BR/>Hellooooo Big Cartel<BR/><BR/><BR/> http://morrigan.bigcartel.comMorriganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16123246313467135111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286747608538901945.post-24332232614697011652008-07-16T16:14:00.000-04:002008-07-16T16:14:00.000-04:00Not to totally stray from topic, but I don't get w...Not to totally stray from topic, but I don't get why they didn't add the DAM category. Are dolls not cool enough to have their own category? One of the top sellers showed off her hipster dolls on Martha, I bet if she asked they would do it. <BR/><BR/>Best of luck to those of you who left. Like another poster, I am holding out until the new year, hopefully I'll have my domain up and running.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com