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Reasons to Start an Etsy Shop this Summer

Summer is quickly approaching (finally and YAY!) and there’s no better time to start an Etsy shop.

Reasons to Start an Etsy Shop this Summer

If you don’t know my story – I started my Etsy shop in 2013 with a handful of items and little clue what I was doing. I made my first sale within 24 hours and went on to sell over $1,300 my very first month! You can read the story of how I got started right here.

I quickly realized the potential of turning my hobby into an online business. Now, over five years later, I get to work in my business full time (I’m the boss, I get to create every day, and I no longer dread Mondays!) AND get to help other people do the same.

So, why should you start an Etsy shop right now?

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Lessons Learned after Five Years Selling on Etsy

This month, in 2013, I opened my Etsy shop with a handful of items and little clue what I was getting into. I made my first sale within 24 hours and went on to sell 27 orders that month. (Read more about my first month on Etsy right here!) That means I’m celebrating my five year business anniversary now!

Thinking back, it’s crazy to think how far I’ve come. My Etsy shop started as a hobby, as most do, but eventually grew into a business. It allowed me to quit my job and purse my passion full time. Living the dream, y’all!

What I've learned after five years selling on Etsy

As you can probably imagine, I’ve learned a ton over the past five years selling on Etsy. I’ve made mistakes, cried tears, had success, and celebrated. Being an entrepreneur is always a bit of a roller coaster, but I couldn’t be happier with my business today. This blog is a full testament to my journey, but I wanted to share a few major things I’ve learned since starting my Etsy shop.

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How to Stand Out on Etsy and Make More Money

It can feel really overwhelming to think about all the competition on Etsy. You might believe the myth that the platform is saturated and that you missed the boat on starting an Etsy shop. Hold up, sister! (or brother!)

Sure, the number of sellers and shops continue to grow, but so does the number of buyers! In 2017, the number of buyers on Etsy grew to 33 million. That was an increase from 2016’s 28 million. That’s great news for you! As Etsy continues to grow in popularity, the audience of shoppers will as well. It’s actually the perfect time to begin selling and growing your online business. You’ve just got to be intentional in finding a way to stand out.

How to Stand Out on Etsy amidst the competition

The key to Etsy success is to first – get found. This means having great SEO and a well developed shop. The second step is to stand out. Buyers will be looking at hundreds, thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands of listings and it’s important to make sure your listing is the one they click on.

There is no shortage of competition in some of the most popular categories, so it is super important to devise strategies to stand out. Think like a buyer browsing when deciding how to differentiate your shop, branding, photos, and descriptions.

So, how the heck do you stand out on Etsy?

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Five Ways to Make the Most of Your Time during the Holiday Season as an Etsy Seller

It’s no secret that the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas are the busiest time of the year from most retailers, which includes Etsy sellers. Tis the season to shop and it’s reported that there are over 32 million active shoppers on the platform (check out more Etsy statistics here).

Time Management for Etsy Sellers

The good news: There’s a ton of opportunity during this short amount of time! Plenty of Etsy shops do the majority of their business in November and December. The cha-chings will start rolling in and you’ll be making that money, honey!

The bad news: Because it is such a short window of time, it can be really hard to manage everything. The overwhelm can lead to stress, burnout, and bad customer service. Finding the time to juggle everything might seem impossible.

So, how do you get through the crazy busy holiday season as an Etsy seller without suffering from negative consequences?

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