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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 14 2008 : 8:14:47 PM
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I started an etsy and I know alot of you girls have one as well. My question is how do you get people to look and buy? Do I need to reword things or add more pics? Any advice is appreciated.
Blessings, Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/
www.KKJD1.etsy.com |
Edited by - Ga Girl on Nov 17 2008 04:52:55 AM |
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ranchmama
True Blue Farmgirl
360 Posts
Elise
Rosebud
MT
USA
360 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2008 : 04:44:56 AM
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You have some awesome stuff!! I need a zipper pull actually. lol My sweatshirt is only a year old and the tab fell off :( But it's my work one..
And what exactly is a nursing necklace?? I've never heard of that. Sounds interesting.
Sorry I have no advice about the selling. I just wanted to say I like your stuff!! :)
Elise
Every Child Deserves Our Love &
A Bear of Their Own
http://ATeddyForKeeps.org
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abbysshadow
True Blue Farmgirl
224 Posts
Sherry
Dayton
Nevada
USA
224 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2008 : 05:06:48 AM
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...I'm bringing my coffee and coming to look!
...I cannot do all the good that the world needs, but the world needs all the good that I can do... |
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abbysshadow
True Blue Farmgirl
224 Posts
Sherry
Dayton
Nevada
USA
224 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2008 : 05:17:08 AM
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very nice stuff!
...I cannot do all the good that the world needs, but the world needs all the good that I can do... |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2008 : 05:35:40 AM
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Elise, A nursing necklace is for moms who breastfeed . They let the baby rub,hold,or play with the necklace as the feed and it keeps them occupied also keeps them from pinching mom. Thank you and Sherry for your kind words. Blessings, Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/
www.KKJD1.etsy.com |
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ranchmama
True Blue Farmgirl
360 Posts
Elise
Rosebud
MT
USA
360 Posts |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
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Brew Crew
True Blue Farmgirl
676 Posts
Molly
Arizona
676 Posts |
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poverty girl
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Kristin
Fremont
Ut
USA
51 Posts |
Posted - Nov 17 2008 : 11:25:54 AM
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Karen,
Just checked out your store, I love what you have!! I just started a Etsy store the first of October, always looking for feedback on it. Maybe you could try added a bit about what you've created and why you are doing it. You can do this in your appreance page. You can also find some neat looking banner to make your shop more welcoming. They are pretty cheap, I think I got my avatar and banner for around $7.00 from Wildenblue. She is fantastic to work with!! As I said I'm also looking for suggestions, so if you come across anything will you pass it on!!
Thanks and good luck
Kristin
www.prairiewhispers.etsy.com
"There ain't no time for looking pretty when you've gotta slop the pigs."--Haddy Rennet |
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Forrester Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
703 Posts
Ann
Belmont
MI
USA
703 Posts |
Posted - Nov 18 2008 : 04:30:01 AM
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Karen and Kristin - great job on both of your shops.
Karen - you have so many things listed - that takes a lot of time in itself.
Kristin - Your appearance has a great look. Your products too. Are you adding lighting as you take the photos?
It is fun to see what others are doing, creating and posting.
Ann
Forrester Farm
www.forresterfarm.com
www.forresterfarm.etsy.com |
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Forrester Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
703 Posts
Ann
Belmont
MI
USA
703 Posts |
Posted - Nov 18 2008 : 04:32:27 AM
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Molly, I just checked out yours too. Your soaps look good enough to eat! I had to take a second look at the sunflower soap. I've been craving pumpkin bread and that looked like it would hit the spot :)!
Ann
Forrester Farm
www.forresterfarm.com
www.forresterfarm.etsy.com |
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
2087 Posts |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2008 : 08:53:23 AM
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You shop is adorable and your things are so lovely!!
Sure wish I had the magic formula for getting people to my Etsy store!! On Etsy newly listed items show up at the top of each category page. The thought is that if you list something every day then people will find you. I've had this happen a few times. But most of the people that visit my shop are ones that know about it through my blog, from this forum, or word of mouth. I do have a domain name and have it forwarded to my Etsy shop. That name goes on all my labels, business cards, email signature, etc. When you get enough hits to your shop it will eventually show up on the search engines. One trick that someone shared with me so that the search engines will pick it up better is to put a tag line in your shop title. You would find this under appearance. Mine is The Rustic Cottage - Handmade Soap and Bath Goods. If someone does a search for handmade soap that will help bring it up. Does that make sense???
Handmade Soap and More! http://therusticcottage.etsy.com
The Rustic Cottage Blog http://therusticcottage.blogspot.com
PROUD FARMGIRL SISTER #100 |
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poverty girl
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Kristin
Fremont
Ut
USA
51 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2008 : 07:21:01 AM
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Ann,
I'm just taking the photos outside next to a bush so it filters the sun. I tried just taking the photos inside and they didn't turn out very well, unless I used a south facing window. I'm also wondering how to get people to my shop, it seems the longer my items are listed the less people are visiting...:0( If you hear of any suggestions let me know!!
Kristin
Farmgirl Sister #334
www.prairiewhispers.etsy.com
"There ain't no time for looking pretty when you've gotta slop the pigs."--Haddy Rennet |
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Brew Crew
True Blue Farmgirl
676 Posts
Molly
Arizona
676 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2008 : 11:22:10 AM
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Thanks, Ann, for your positive feedback!
Kristin, try experimenting a bit with the lighting more. Maybe try full morning sun (behind you)? I'm no photographer, but I had to play around a bit until I found what worked for me; not professional, by any means, but they'll do! I know on etsy, pictures are really important; they grab the attention of your shoppers and you need yours to stand out beside all the other items on the page. Best of luck!!
The Biz www.tvalahandmade.com
The Blog: http://blog.tvalahandmade.com/
The Bits www.happydalehobby.blogspot.com/
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Nov 23 2008 : 11:26:41 PM
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I've spent the last couple of days researching how to market Etsy. Here's a blog that I found. This young man sells on Etsy and loves to share tips with everyone. I'm going to try some of his ideas and see if it helps. My sales have been ok but I know they could be better.
http://timothyadamdesigns.blogspot.com/
Click on Traffic Tips for ideas.
Handmade Soap and More! http://therusticcottage.etsy.com
The Rustic Cottage Blog http://therusticcottage.blogspot.com
PROUD FARMGIRL SISTER #100 |
Edited by - therusticcottage on Nov 23 2008 11:26:59 PM |
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