Blog: How To Set Up Your Etsy Shop

Your Etsy Profile Bio is where shoppers and other Etsy members can learn more about you. Here are some pointers to get you started. Some sellers need help with creating their Etsy Profile Bio. Even for a seasoned writer, writing about yourself can be daunting. As with any self-portrait, capturing

Whether scented candles, macrame decorations, personalized journals, or jewelry, Etsy is a great platform to sell your handmade and unique products. You won’t have to pay to create an Etsy account, and tons of people are interested in unique handmade items, so why not give it a try? Opening an

Aside from photos, video content is a great way to showcase your items. Make your potential customers buy from you with listing videos that inspire and clarify. Adding a video to your listing will provide transparency and boost buyer confidence. Product videos will give information that photos alone can’t provide.

One of the most overlooked sections of a listing is the Etsy listing description. It is the last thing that people see before purchasing, but it is important that you build this out. It can be one of the determining factors of whether a customer adds your item to cart.

Before opening your Etsy shop, start it right with these tips. Have a Separate Bank Account for Your Shop The bank account for your Etsy shop doesn’t need to be a business account. It can also be a personal account where you can deposit your income from your Etsy shop

There are a lot of pricing formulas out there and they are great. However, you have to pick a formula that works best for you to price your products. The most common and simplest formula would be: Materials + Labor + Overhead, then multiply the answer by two – that

When you’re running an Etsy shop, like anything else in life, you need to plan your shop, because the more planned out and prepared you are, the better. “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” – John Wooden.   So make lists and plan things out. This way you are