Getting My Etsy Shop Started

Wecome to Etsy! I've had my shop on Etsy since August and I think it's great. As for tips... don't add 4 or 5 items at one time ot even in one day. Add one or two at a time (it's better if you spread out the listings) that way you keep your name and items at the/near the top of the catagory. Very important, as buyers looking for your specific item will also check out your shop when they find you on page 1 or 2 of the catagory. Use the promotions forums to promote your items and don't be shy about going on several times per day. Start your own, or look for any existing thread that your items can fit under (ex- B is for..., you would type Baby and the link of your item image, O is for ... onesies, etc) Look for threads whre people are looking for newbies! They may be doing a treasury or just want to buy from a new memeber. Okay, setting up your shop. A store banner and avatar are important. They may not seem so, but people want to purchase from someone with a professional look, especially when the seller is new. My banner and avatar was fairly inexpensive and I bought it on ETSY. Very easy to install and I used the same artist to create my the layout for my business cards. Let me know what your shop name is (I just sent a friend request) Feel free to ask if you have any questions...Good Luck to you and welcome to Etsy!!!!

A blog is good promotional device, you should always make sure you have business cards on hand. I would think since your specialty is baby clothing how about leaving a few business cards at pediatricians office.

I had an Etsy shop but it didn't go well for me so I closed it last month. It was my fault since I didn't promote the site and the items I sell are not in huge demand. I think Etsy is a good site and very reasonably priced. I would definitely suggest you show many items. That's something I did not do, my mistake. Etsy does have a forum where you can get advice from many other members and learn the "ropes." Wish you the best of luck with Etsy and hope you do extremely well. Have a great weekend, carolbee

How cute. It is fun to find original things for your babies. They are only little once. I have never been to esty. I guess I will look it up and see what else is there. Good luck with your new store, and great idea for a product. Thanks

Bethyboo, there was a segment today on Martha stewart about a seller from Etsy that sold baby clothes (she had 51 sales in her shop today!) and Etsy admin shot a segment w/ Martha that will air on Friday! Great opp to welcome the many new visitors to the site! Martha loves etsy has done so much to promote the site...be ready on Friday to promote!!!