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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
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 Posted - Oct 26 2008 : 11:59:10 AM
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I would like to try my hand at selling my crafts. Like I said, TRY!
I don't know anything about it and was looking into Etsy and ShopHandMade.
The problem with Etsy is you have to pay a fee and the other one is FREE!
But are there any other sites that are free?
Any help on a nebwbie on this? ANY help is appreciated, lol.
MY problem with ShopHandMade is I can't seem to upload anything, I always get the upload stopped page or whatever that is called. No matter how often I try, it still will not upload any picture, duh! :(
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
http://princess-of-pink-creations.blogspot.com/
my new BLOG.
I have added "new" creations, take a look :)
And also some pictures of my village, come for a visit
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Edited by - dutchy on Oct 26 2008 11:59:48 AM |
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rhondacate
True Blue Farmgirl
234 Posts
Rhonda
Janesville
CA
USA
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Posted - Oct 26 2008 : 4:25:42 PM
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The thing that is great about Etsy is the amount of shoppers that you have at your fingertips. You don't have to worry about drumming up visitors to your site.
Are your pictures too big? Maybe try resizing them and see if that helps.
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Oct 27 2008 : 12:34:47 AM
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Yes, I have now finally figured out that the pics DID come up, lol.
But you are right about Etsy.
I like the fact that even I can do it easily instead of plowing through SO many things to get it right.
I might decide to go with them instead of the free one, will see wether the costs etc is not too high.
But the free one is also strange because I can't seem to find my shop there!! Maybe I did something wrong, but I have to fill out what I am looking for instead of seeing my complete shop??
Ah well, will see what comes of it,. Was just trying things out, lol.
Thanks for the help, Rhonda and will keep y'all updated, one way or the other :)
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
http://princess-of-pink-creations.blogspot.com/
my new BLOG.
I have added "new" creations, take a look :)
And also some pictures of my village, come for a visit
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Oct 27 2008 : 09:51:19 AM
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Marian - if I were going to open a new online shop I would go with Etsy. They are growing by leaps and bounds so the exposure would be so much better. What I've found with lots of the free sites is that no one really knows about them because they don't advertise. But you also have to market yourself too. Post about it on your blog and here on the forum in The Marketplace. I bet your things are adorable - lots of pink, I'm sure! My favorite color. If I can help in any way just let me know.
Handmade Soap and More! http://therusticcottage.etsy.com
The Rustic Cottage Blog http://therusticcottage.blogspot.com
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Oct 27 2008 : 09:55:01 AM
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Kay, thank you!
I have posted on my blog and put it up here too, lol
I was going to look into Etsy again, but it was down today, might try again later.
PS Have just checked on Etsy, and IO can't go there. I need a credit card and I don't have/want one :(
SO will have to find something else or stay with BLOGGER, what i have now
Thanks and if I need help I will let you know.
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
http://princess-of-pink-creations.blogspot.com/
my new BLOG.
I have added "new" creations, take a look :)
And also some pictures of my village, come for a visit
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Edited by - dutchy on Oct 27 2008 10:03:47 AM |
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