Amazing guide Danielle! I've had my blog for over 2 years now, and the most important thing I've learned is that there is always something new to learn. There are some great tips in there that I haven't tried, and I'm definitely going to experiment with!

Thanks again for all your great tips, now to get blogging!

Excellent tips! I've discovered that finding something unique about myself that connects me to my crafts is a great angle for blogging. I'm able to focus on my crafts or not focus at all, and my readership is always entertained. I mean, who wouldn't want to read about the goings of The Gay Housewife! queeringdomesticity.blogspot.com

Great info! I just started my blog 2 weeks ago, and still learning!

Danielle, you read my mind! I was literally JUST looking for a blogging how-to in the Storque. Beware, you may have just created a blogging fool...

Thank you for this post! I am in a constant battle with my own blog. It is seriously neglected! This post will come in very handy :)

great great great article!!!

Wow, excellent information with sites & tips I had never heard, or dreamed of! Thank you so much for compiling all of this advice & experience. Very helpful as I continue with my blog journey :)

Blogging is awesome and so far I do prefer blogger to other sites! Lately, I've been doing interviews with my favorite Etsy sellers, its been fun to get to know other etsians and brag about their fantastic goods. I'm also a new member to the Etsy Bloggers Street Team - its been rad working with other etsians and fellow bloggers! http://etsybloggers.blogspot.com/ http://lovarevolutionary.blogspot.com/

Great article! I have a blog, but have not kept it going. Thanks for the tips! I will definitely incorporate them!

great tips! I started a blog and try to keep up with it as much as I can. Thank you so much!

awasome article!!! http://www.gabrieshop.blogspot.com

Nice tips. thanks

My excuse for a blog: http://dogties.blogspot.com/

Great article! I've been blogging for a couple of years now and love it! I try to strike a good balance between personal things and my artwork. As a blog reader, I do not like being constantly sold to and I don't like too many gimicks (it reminds me of infomercials). If you don't offer something beyond your product and your sales, I probably won't stick around and read. Also blogger peeps - please make sure you set your comments so that you don't have to have a gmail or blogger account to comment. Happy blogging! The Other Side of Somewhere http://jperegrineart.typepad.com

what am amazing resource! this article is just what I have been looking for. I have a blogspot but I don't update it nearly as much as I should. This article is inspiring.

I was unsure of what to write about when I started my etsy blog so I started writing about the Etsy sellers who's work I love. It became easier after that. http://etsyartists.wordpress.com/.

Thank you for this article! This definitely helps me with starting a blog of my own!

I heart my blog! I think it's such a great way for sellers to really connect with other artists and crafters too. I think it also helps to establish a sense of community among us. Which is so important when most of us spend so much time working alone :) Great article!!

Submit your blog to www.blogcatalog.com, I pull in many readers from here! www.fuelmyblog.com is another great site to list your blog...happy blogging!

Thanks for the feedback everyone! How am I going to keep up with all these great blogs????

Great tips! Im having a super big auutumn giveaway on my blog until friday at midnight this week! 6 packages, so 6 winners :)

Thanks for the article. I just started my blog a few weeks ago.

Blogging is rad. It really connects you to your fans (and customers). I started blogging about my hat studio & remodelling it in February '08. I have widgets connecting my blog to my flir, and of course, etsy! Blogger.com is super easy. There's folks on Etsy who will design HTML for all those widgets. Try searching "HTML" or "Blog". Here's a link for beginners: http://tips-for-new-bloggers.blogspot.com/ Bloggin is SO much fun, anyone wanna read about the inner workings of a milliner? http://hatdiva.blogspot.com

thanks Danielle..great article...I'm very good at making all the mistakes you just listed...It is so hard this blogging world...but thank you for the good tips injection! http://questaoquella.blogspot.com

Cool - I think it helps to make your blog look consistent with your shop too - and if you use blogger, it's really easy to add the shop code etsy provides for a direct link to your shop! It's also a good idea to publicly follow other folk's blogs. That might lead people your way :) http://AevanArts.blogspot.com

I've had a personal blog for years and years, but I've just caught on to the brilliance that is keeping a craft blog, as well- great article! http://waltzmatilda.blogspot.com http://thistledownandfinch.blogspot.com

I blog on lots of places just to target different audiences: www.zapoldesigns.blogspot.com www.myspace.com/zapoldesigns people.tribe.net/zapoldesigns I always try to post the links to the others on each as well.

Some very helpful information for new bloggers, thanks! http://thatwinsomegirl.blogspot.com

Thanks for putting it all together for us and I am honored to be mentioned under "Building a Readership"! Blog is a lot of fun!

In the last several months, I've come to really enjoy blogging and look forward to posting. It is a big community when you blog. I like keeping my blog roll to share with others, but also to keep up on who's posted lately and visit my favorite blogs. http://thefunkyfelter.blogspot.com

I love blogging. I have had trouble finding time to blog in the past, but have been doing a pretty good job lately. I feature artists, art ideas, how tos, and have a ton of blogging tips! http://art2theextreme.blogspot.com/

Thank you for this wonderful resource. I am brand new to etsy and blogging - I have so much to learn. I am excited to get started!

I just devoured that whole article. Very informative. Thanks!! I just started my blog, so all this will be very helpful. http://glittergel.blogspot.com

I just started mine as well--eek! Thanks for all the tips.

Great reporting Danielle! I think I'm going to get my blog started now that I have some tips! Your article got lots of juicy blogging ideas flowing! Thanks!

http://lightharmonygratitude.blogspot.com/

Thanks for the article, I have never done a "blog", so am perfectly clueless, so I am trying to get my bearings to start.

Great article and advice... I was featured on a blog this week actually 2 and got so amped up I started my own on blogger and at first I kept asking my teenager for help and she said.. mom you can do it... its fun.. and I am here to admit.. I did it and love it... I keep checking back to see if anyone has come ha ha so now I just have to find a way to invite arty/photo people in.... any ideas of any photo blogs let me know! and again thanks for this helpful article!!Marianne

Thank you, all really good advice! So many things I had no idea about, time to go brush up the blog :)

Maybe it's time I dust off my blog again!

Thanks for the info on how to begin a blog...I've done it ...now how do I link it to ETSY?

Fantastic article, thanks for sharing all that wise advice for blogging. http://michvanetta.blogspot.com

Thanks for the info. I signed up for blogspot but I haven't actually posted anything yet...I didn't know where to start. And I wondered who'd want to read it/how they'd find it. This gave me some great ideas on how to start!

Thank you for sharing this very useful information.

Great article, thank you!

Use Google Alerts to see when other blogs mention your blog. Leave a comment. That's how I noticed I was quoted in here, I got Google telling me about it!

Thanks for the article! I've found that having a blog for each of our shops has helped bring in buyers that may not have found our items otherwise. Having the Etsy mini on your blog guides your customers right to your shop! Good Dirt Jewelry http://gooddirtjewelry.blogspot.com Grizzly Mountain Arts http://grizzlymountainarts.blogspot.com

Wow, I am definitely impressed with the information contained within this article/blog. I didn't know about the sites mentioned, and already checked a couple out. Thank you for posting this. ~Ocean Star~

Great article with lots of tips. Some I already use and a few I have been meaning to start. Also some wonderful blog links left in the comments! Here is my blog... http://moxylyn.blogspot.com/

Hi, great article. I was shy about starting a blog, but now really love it... and I totally agree with the tip about taking your camera everywhere with you - you never know when insoiration may strike! My blog: www.mellimoomoo.blogspot.com

I can't wait to get out of work today to get started reading and writing! Thanks for all the great tips! I had no idea where to start but am feeling ready now.

Great info! I'm definitely a more pictures less words person. :)

Interesting article. I'd have expected more original thoughts from the author instead of quotes from the forums.

I've posted video tutorials on my blog that get google searched every day. Who knew that so many people wanted to make headpins? http://gemmashop.typepad.com

Thanks for the great info I've been thinking about starting one for some time. This info will defiantly help get me started in the right direction. Going to go create one now. :)

Ok so I've set my bog up, but when I type the http:// it doesn't come up in the search engine can any one help?

http://talesfromourcottagebogspot.com./

I've been thinking about starting one too! I think I'll stop thinking and start doing!

great article ^_^!

You might want to check out the EtsyBloggers Street team for more great information on blogging and being an artist. http://etsybloggers.etsy.com

o.k. I'm taking the plunge and doing my blog. Thanks for the tips!

Tagging your blog articles is important too. I've had many people come to my blog through a search on google for a subject...it can bring people in who are interested in the things you write about.

What great information and it's wonderful to have it all succinctly discussed in one place!

Such valuable info! I just started blogging. Now I'm hooked!

I've always wanted my own blog but not known if others would be interested in reading what I have to say, now I know I can go down a more visual route and I can't wait to get started!! Thanks!!

Thanks for the great information and tips!

Thanks for posting this! I was JUST thinking about starting a blog. I wanted to be able to write more about the thought process that goes behind some of jewellery I design, and give people a bit of a window into my life. This is a fantastic idea!

Thanks for the info .. love your article

Thanks for a very informative article! I have a blog which I started this year - to 'get with it' - but it is more of a mini journal with short stories. So I have broken many 'blogging' rules (I suspected the least) - but it works for me - and if I am the only one reading it at least I enjoy gazing at all the beautiful photos.... again and again ... and yet again... Though I do force my family to read thru it - I am sure they speed read and miss many facts which I consider important and relevant. www.dragonhouseofyuen.blogspot.com www.sadtohappystory.blogspot.com

Thanks for your help! www.thehauntedattic.etsy.com

I'm new on Etsy, and each time I post an item, the traffic seems to come my way. Then...my new little store gets lost within the multitude of creatives. So now, I'm going to venture into the field of blogging. I want to feel the great sensation of selling another item, and I believe that blogging may help to increase my sales. Lots more to list and learn, but enjoying the process. Happy Halloween!!!

I love to Blog :)http://kbeezweinz.blogspot.com

I should have written 'I suspected as much' - instead of the least.... (too many short stories perhaps?)

Super article!

what a cute, friendly article. i recently added google analytics to my blog because i wanted to see if i could get any of those quirky google referrals that everyone else seemed to have. i was soon rewarded with the search for "1885" + "facial hair" leading to my blog. best day of my week. anyway, this is mine, for any book fiends out there... http://3000books.blogspot.com

Amazing tips!!! I am just about to have my 1 year Etsy-versay & blogging anniversary. I have learned so much in such a shirt time. And you know what?? it's REALLY fun to blog!!! http://cloud9design.wordpress.com http://www.shopcloud9design.com

new to etsy and looking for ways to promote, don't know anything about blogging, i'm not real computer literate! will try this, thanks alot

I am new to the blogging thing, been at it a month. How do you get people to mark themselves as a follower or at least a reader? Anyone have ideas? Contests, and frequent posting aside, I like seeing returning visitors :)

Thanks for sharing! I have a blog, but it definitely is not a top site. Although I must share, if you have good tag words in your blog, it will help in finding your site on search engines. I found my site on google when I searched for An Urban Twist. I was on the first page. I will have to incorporate these new ideas into my blogging schedule. Hopefully I will have more success! Thanks Etsy! Nicole www.JournalJunky.com

Oh and one more thing! I have found that if I post really large pictures on my blog, then it takes way too long to upload. And nobody wants to sit for hours waiting for a blog to load! Enjoy your day, Nicole Annette

Brilliant article- so useful! I have just started my own blog and need need need advice :) XXX Gladys

great article!

Great info! I'm looking forward to starting my blog and this really motivated me.

Great information! I've had a blog for a while, love Blogger and I also Vlog. I vlog/blog several times a week, sometimes a few times a day! First thing I look at when I log in is my blog! It's a great outlet and way to link up with people far and away! I just recently added my first big give-away item, and added a cute count down clock as a reminder at the opening page of my blog Fun! http://Carolynartist.blogspot.com Oh, and Bre's articles have been so super duper motivating for those of us beginner Vloggers!

Very helpful article, thank you!

Blogging is a new adventure for me, and I love it! It is a great way to show my work, talk about my life, and turn people on to other artist's work too. Good advice, thank you! http://www.spiritmama-art.blogspot.com/

I also agree, wonderful tips:)) Happy Blogging everyone. http://jkldesign.blogspot.com

Nicely laid out! I've met a lot of wonderful new people through my blog, and although it's a LOT of work, really enjoy the process of writing and networking. It has not brought in new sales to my Etsy store, which was one of the reasons I started it and that has been disappointing, but maybe in time it will. I started in April, so it hasn't seen a Holiday season or a full year yet. One thing on the translation tools that are out there- I had a comment left by someone the other day that was very hard to understand. I went to her blog- she was in Singapore, if I remember correctly, and her whole blog was in this garbled English. I'm sure she was using a translation tool, as were many of the people leaving comments. Maybe a whole new language will come out of it! I like having Etsy artists on as guest writers (focus on fiber art), so if interested in getting some visibility, let me know! http://fiberfocus.blogspot.com/

great article!

Awesome tips! I didn't know what I would blog about and so my blog was neglected for the longest time, but now I started showing off some of the evening meals we eat (with pictures and recipes) and I talk about our puppies and I also throw in a few of my latest jewelry creations. It's more varied and interesting that way :) http://canadianrockiesart.blogspot.com/

Great article! I love using the Etsy mini feature. :) http://emilybee.wordpress.com

thanks for the tip about Technorati. Had never heard about that, and I did join. Didn't take long.

You inspired me! Thanks for all the great information... http://jenniferjoycreative.blogspot.com/

Fantastic article! I'm going to link to it from my blog: www.roseworksjewelry.blogspot.com :) Check out entrecard - it's fantastic! And if you love blogging check out our team - www.etsybloggers.com !!!

Love the article! Definitely need to be more diligent with mine :) Thanks for the inspiration!

Very nice advice, I think it’s a good idea to have a giveaway or contest on your blog. But you don’t want to lose contact with those readers. I recommend setting up a subscribe to yours newsletter form, This way you can keep in touch with them and send them special offers, you will get more traffic from the giveaway and even more sales from the newsletter.

Purchase your own domain name that is the same or relates to your etsy store. My blog is www.doublebrush.com and my etsy store is www.doublebrush.etsy.com Don't forget to use your etsy store widget on your blog!

Very nice piece--the only other bit of advice i might add to it is to not take yourself too seriously in your blog writing--I know I always enjoy reading blogs with a touch of humor or a bit of a snarky side much more than super-sappy or overly sentimental blogs :) http://purrprints.blogspot.com

Great article. I started blogging a few months ago and always look for tips to improve everything about it, including traffic and effectiveness. My first giveaway is going on now: http://adorebynat.blogspot.com/

great tips! thanks for sharing the knowlegde! My business has been going great non-stop flow of orders within the area i live...ever since i started to have my blog this year in July 2008. http://alfa-kosdesigns.blogspot.com

thanks thanks thanks

Excellent, just the info I was after. I wanted to set up my own blog - and now i know how to. Wish me luck !!!!

wonderful, helpful

Of course, you can always blog about Etsy: http://sassas-etsy-treasury.blogspot.com/ Or make it as eclectic as you like: http://nuvofelt.blogspot.com/

I'm new to Etsy and wondering how to get a blog started. You have given great information and a place for me to start. Now I can get started. Thanks so much

Great tips! Thanks.

Excellent info Danielle, I'm new on this Blog wave and I'm having a blast creating and keeping it... if I can help anyone who may have a question feel free to contact me http://vvsdesign.blogspot.com/

Thank you for this article. I've always wanted to start a blog and the information here is very useful!

This is a great article with terrific tips. Thanks! Now it is time I do a couple of these... http://tote-n-tots.blogspot.com

Thanks!

This is a fantastic resourse! Thanks so much for the article...I just started my own blog and I'm going to start implimenting some of the suggestions right away!

Thanks for all the great advice. I'm always looking for ways to improve my blog and have been blown away by all the wonderful folks I've met through my blog. Cheers! Becky

Ha ha, I like the advice to mention Willie Nelson and taxes!

By the way, I have a blog: www.zulidesigns.blogspot.com if anyone wants to check it out!

Great article, blogging everyday keeps people coming back www.mintagehome.blogspot.com

Thanks so much!!!Very useful information.

This is great! I'm constantly trying to find ways to keep my blog fresh. I find you have to be consistent. I've been going through waves of many posts to no posts and I can't keep losing readers like that anymore!

I just forgot to follow a tip in this article blogspot www.thezentree.com/blog

What a great article! You know before I joined etsy, I didn't even know what a blog was. So any kind of help is soooo appreciated. You guys on the Storque are freakin awesome!

Nice, I will try blogger.com

Great tips.

I joined Technorati,thanks to your awesome tips! I'm going to try visiting and commenting on other blogs now. Thanks!

THANK YOU!!!! I just started my blog today!! So the hints and tip here are very welcome. Thank you I will be using these to keep me up and going.

This is so helpful, THANKS!

very helpful danielle! one (maybe dumb) question: what does it mean to "claim" your blog on Technorati? i went over to the site but didn't know where to begin... thanks! http://hodgepodgefarm.blogspot.com/

Thank you!!! I've never been able to understand the "blogging thing" this helped so much. I just went to blogger and start my own. Now what do I do?

Very good info, thanks! And your virtual lab was fantastic today. Gracias! Going to go join Technorati if I can figure it out. http://itsmollysmith.blogspot.com

Do blogs really help increase sales? KaleighWiese.etsy.com

Really great tips! Makes me thing about opening one:-)

thanks for the great tips i just started a blog and need all the help i can get.

Wow, I really feel like I might be able to do this, and not just think about it for another 8 months... and you gave me so many wonderful tips. Thank you, Danielle.

Great tips, I am in the process of signing up on Squidoo, it's supposed to be really good, (tips from Noadi's Art on Etsy), not sure which section it's in, I am sure some one will know. Noadi is a great inspiration for many things, you can find her on Squidoo. Will be looking at the other sites thank you.

This article is a super resource. I'm looking forward to checking out the blogs listed in the article and above. -Missy- http://www.ClothPaperStitches.blogspot.com

What a comprehensive article! Thanks for putting ALL of this into one place!

Ok...I've put it off for too long. In another life that I haven't gotten to yet, I wanted to write about cooking and even write a novel. I love to research antiques and so all of this will be a good start for my own blog..thanks for your good advice.

Great advice, I'm hoping to start my blog soon, just need to get a few post ideas together to start me off and of course find the time in between crafting, keeping up the house, and all my other responsibilities.

fenrislorsrai says: Many folks read at work and nothing will get you off their reading list faster than music announcing that they are slacking at work! If you want to have a music player, set it to play only when someone clicks on it. This is my favorite tip! There is nothing more irritating than a burst of music when you are trying to be stealthy!

Thanks for these tips. Some I am already active in. Others I need to check out and give them a try. Every new idea might be a great way to build a business and connect with a community!

Thanks so much for this article- and for all of the work that you do! This was a great read :-) Very helpful!

I am so much for blogging and I like the idea to let yourself open up that way. I hope I find visitors in my blogspot. Some times I feel it is like my home in the web where visitors and friends from all over the world can come visit me and spend a few minutes. I welcome thee. P.S. If you do drop by, my friend, leave me a comment that you came through Etsy. http://www.alankarshilpa.blogspot.com

thanks for the great article. I really appreciate your comments and suggestions. I have found you are really good at giving advice in the labs, etc. Thanks so much for being there!

Oh boy, the article and comments above are most helpful. I do have a blog through my email provider but unfortunately it doesn't have the reach or layout possibilities which Blogger.com has. The above tips are extremely helpful. Thank you.

Thanks! your adivices are very helpul!

Thanks for the tips! I just posted directly to my blog from Flickr. This is a great idea for posting regularly.

Thanks for the help - creating a blog is next for me!

Thank you- not just for the advice, but also for the encouragement.

Thanks so much... super helpful. One question. If I want to show someone else's work on my blog and I use their photo form their shop and give my readers a link to that shop do I need to get permission to do so from that seller? Anyone know?

I'm a blogging virgin, so getting a blog setup and making time to actually do the blogging everyday or two is totally intimidating! But, I know it's something I've got to just bite-the-bullet and do.

Great advice to us newby bloggers.. thanks!

Thanks, this has been very helpful to me!

My blog is such a blast to write, and I enjoy following other people's blogs so much - Thank You for showing me how to make this productive, too! Yesterday, I did a tutorial blog about creating murals which fits right in with what this article talked about. Hurray.

A big thanks for the advice and info. I hope to soon start blogging because of the inspiration you have given.

as a brand spanking new blogger- i thank you so much for your timely post- these tips are ones that inspire me to explore and try new things (even though i feel a little shy and dorky doing so)

Great tips! Thanks! I am a big blogger.

I dove into blogging too - and LOVE it! At first it was super intimidating - but you really can do it! I have 43 followers and get more every day :-) Hurry, go check out blogger.com!

thank you so much for this article - great advice, resources, and tips... I'm new to blogging and this article is very much appreciated! please leave a say hi if you get a moment to shop by! http://cranberrymanor.blogspot.com/

YEAH, Toronto Craft Alert! Keep on blogging. www.bydavis.blogspot.com

my first blog: aromaticplayclay.blogspot.com yay!

Great tips! It's good to be reminded of these every now and then.

Thank you. Since I am a walking anachronism I have been quite leery of blogs. But it looks like it can be quite fun. These suggestions answered a lot of my questions.

lovely article! I definitely love blogging and scouring the internets and etsy for the next best thing to share with everyone! http://www.the-viewfromhere.blogspot.com

love this article..hhmm decision time...to blog or not to blog...this is the question...ok go to my shop and let me know what you think of my work..then I will decide..honest comments welcome....

Great article! I just started a blog, and so far it has been great at getting me to scout out crafts online more consistently. www.craftscout.blogspot.com

great tips...I'm going to give blogging another try....who knows, I might even have some fun things to share, and some even better things to learn!

great information! I think I will power up my tea shop and style blog.

I have to admit, when I first started my blog, I was sooo excited to see my first 'follower' .. this person might actually be interested in what it is I have to say ! Now, a few months later, I have done a good half of the suggestions on this list, just had my new graphics & layout posted & never looked back ! My best advice is to follow other blogs which you like & those which are similiar in terms of your target audience .. and then comment, talk to people ! Though I do have a fun song playing on my blog .. I've received positive feedback about it so I've kept it playing ! Katherine x www.thesavannahroom.blogspot.com

Thank you!

Amazing! Just the information I was looking for! http://salonmystique.blogspot.com/

Great tips. I started blogging a few weeks ago and love it. Since my etsy products are dog related - I decided to let Abbey, my dog be the blogster. She posts about adventures in New York and particularly Central Park. The mini-esty link was easy to install so I can drive blogviewers to my etsy store. Thanks for the motivation. http://centralbarkdesigns.blogspot.com

Thanks for the tips!

Thanks. Great info. I will put it to use asap.

Thanks so much for the valuable tips. I started a blog months ago, and have neglected it. I found I was spending too much time trying to figure out stuff (like adding photos, links, etc.) and not really knowing how to organize it and then reading it a couple of weeks later & thinking it sounded dumb. I wonder if I should just keep going? Or delete everything & start over?? http://smilingbluedog.blogspot.com/

Thanks for all these really great tips. Can't wait to share it with my team.

thanks!

Thanks! It is so in perfect time, I have started my blog couple month ago and really didn't now what I am doing, thanks so much!

Oh yes, and my blog is http://visart-dali.blogspot.com/

This is a great post!! I want to create a great blog and I found lots of good ideas here!! Thanks http://sakurasaku77.blogspot.com/

Wow! This is some great advice!! - Erin www.GoodToGoEco.com www.GoodToGoEcoBlog.blogspot.com www.GoodToGoEco.Etsy.com

i did not now you could sell blog designs on etsy - as a graphic designer that would be a perfect little thing for me to do in addition to my shop! Thanks for all the info I'm a bit of a stranger to blogs but i will surely be investigating more over the weekend!

GREAT article! AND for all of you who would like to be featured as an Etsy Seller, please vist my new blog: http://youretsytoday.blogspot.com

Great advice! This is the second time I've read it, and I am still getting some great tips from it. Thanks! SuaVoce http://suavoce.blogspot.com

Lots of good tips and new ideas there. Thanks! I created my Etsy shop and a blog at the same time. The idea was to show closeup of my work in process, my inspiration and also write about other designers who's work I find inspirational. I find it fascinating seeing how other designers work. Often in can be even more interesting, than the final product! Seeing designers work process also makes your potential customers more interested in you and your product. It creates a human interest and when they like you, they will like and buy your product too. http://www.fashionsaboteur.blogspot.com

Why must we blog in order to have a good business? It's so disheartening. I really don't want to write random facts about my life every day, nor do I really want to read minutia about others' lives. It's so sad to me that I have to share pointless details about my personal life with the world in order to get people to notice my work. Is nothing private anymore?

I find it a helpfull article, but I know that I don't have enough time to keep up with my own shop, threads, mails, etc. I think more time going into this Pc work than creating new stuff for my shop. How can men cope?????

I'm SO THRILLED to find this. I've never blogged but mostly because I didn't feel I understood the whole process well enough to try to start anything. I'm finally brave enough to branch out and try some new things like this. Information like this is helping to motivate me more than you know. I'm really anxious to get started. Thanks...Sandi

I agree with BrethynByLoryn.

great article, im just in the process of getting mine set up!!!! :)

Thank u for the tips. Dumb question probably? But is there an easy way ( I can hear u laughing now)to find blogs in areas of interest besides trawling sporadically through lots of different places and checking out links and blogs, which can be quite amazing where one ends up, but sometimes rather difficult to find ones way back...sounds a bit like Wizard of Oz...

WOW!! I am so stoked to get going on my blog! I've had one for less than a month and I can't wait to get it rolling! http://www.trinastrinkets.blogspot.com

I started my blog in 2005 and can say that it is an incredible experience. You can check on what people are interested, and that helps you to build your own bussines way. I leave my address: http://campodifiore.wordpress.com There are some post in english!

I've never tried blogging before...but am so excited to start now! Thanks for the great advice!

I think this piece has officially inspired me to venture into the bloggy world. Thanks for the great variety of tips and pointers!

I still have a gazillion questions running thru my head on starting a blog, and you're right, they intimidate me I think. But gosh, if I can teach inner city school kids for 27 yrs and beat Leukemia, I should be able to conquer this doggone it! I REALLLLY want to get one started. I think I may just make that tonight's priority! Gotta figure out where to go first tho. :)

Thank You!! for all the great tips!!, I'm still scared of doing it, but I think i will try it now...!

I feel more comfortable about blogging thanks to this article and I'm ready to get started. Thanks alot.

Blogging is definitely not in my comfort zone but you've inspired me to keep posting and you've given me a few more tips I should be doing, THANKS! It's nice to look thru everyone's comments & see that I'm not the only one struggling with blogging :) http://halterhotties.blogspot.com/

Awesome article! I feature lots of indie artists & designers on my blog. I love featuring new Etsians and helping them increase their traffic to their Etsy shop. As a graphic & web designer & Etsy clothing designer, I love creating indie marketplaces, gift guides, and showcases, and advertising venues with affordable rates. You can check out my blog cloud9 Design at: http://www.cloud9design.wordpress.com and the Cloud9 Emporium: http://www.cloud9emporium.wordpress.com

This was a great article & so timely for me! I've been contemplating about to blog or not. As I'm pretty new to the cumputer end of all this & find it more time consuming than I'd like, (I'd rather be beading!!) I felt a little uncomfortable with the thought of blogging. This answered alot of questions I had! I think I'll get my feet wet & try out try out the blogging world! Thanks for the inspiration!!

I'm surprised at how much I like blogging! I was quite nervous about it at first so I started blogging and kept it private for a few weeks so that I built up a bit of a story and felt confident about how it all looked and read. Then once it was live it all felt quite natural. I've lapsed a bit recently because of school holidays, but I'll be back at it very soon. A little and often is probably the best idea then you are near the top of everone's blog roll most of the time. Great article and lots of good tips! http://www.helenrawlinson.blogspot.com

Wow, this has been sooo helpful. I am so exited now about blogging. I have been blogging for a while but not as a marketing tool (I wanted to wait till I opened my shop with Etsy) but now I am ready to really go for it and I havn't really known where to start (up until now of course!). I havn't got lots of money to spend on advertising - like most businesses starting out but this has shown me that a little bit of effort can go a long way. I think the main thing for me to remember is CONSISTENCY and the tip from Diffraction about creating extra blog posts and saving them for days when you aren't really in the mood or don't have time is a great idea! Roseyx

I recently was invited by AudreysCountryCrafts to be featured on her blog October 12: http://audreyscountrycrafts.blogspot.com Now I am thinking about doing a blog ... maybe! In addition to my beaded jewelry passion, I am an avid reader of contemporary literary fiction, crazy about cats, knowledgeable about flower gardening, a freelance copyeditor, and interested in a range of questions of social interest. Can you combine all of this in one blog or is it better to have a craft-focused blog. Also, how much time do you need to spend DAILY to maintain a good and interesting blog?

Thanks so much for this article!

I've just started a blog so that was very helpful, thank you! http://christopherandme.blogspot.com/

I just want to thank everyone who worked on this.I recently set up a blog but had no idea where to start.Thanks for all the good advice.I hope to have my blog going by midweek thanks to the added advice from Etsy. Thanks ESS

Thank you for the excellent information. I am so amazed at the info. that people are willing to offer to help others do something they truly love...thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU!!!!

Thanks for these tips. Can't wait to put them to good use.

FABULOUS! Thanks for the tips. Here's my new blog: http://www.31everything.com

i need to update my livejournal!

wow! awesome thanks for the tips!!!!! I was wondering if I should make it more personal instead of just keeping it artsy fartsy. =) http://www.blog.Chabri.com

Lots of great ideas! I'm new to the idea of blogging, but very interested. Thanks for the advice.

Wow, this is an awesome guide. I often get carried away with all that's out there for blogs/blogging, so this is definitely a good little motivator for me. I even took NOTES! *giggle* Thanks for sharing!

Excellent! I love what DirtySanchez says: My best advice is to be a blogger, not a crafter who has a blog. My blog has been going for well over six years now, and it covers everything — family, work, beekeeping, soapmaking, random inspirations, the whole nine yards. To gain and keep a readership, the blog needs to be interesting for everyone, not just other crafters. This is going to be the year that I include my crafting in my blog. I have had a gardening blog for more than three years now and really it's about time I include a little more.

thanks so much for the great tips! i've been struggling with my blog for a long time now, but i'm looking forward to getting it back on track! www.prettymiscellany.wordpress.com

Very thorough! I use Blogger because it ties in so well with the other features on Google and it's really easy to customise. I think it's useful to include a list of your links on your blog - my etsy shop only mentions my blog and my etsy twitter, but my blog has links to all my profiles - etsy, twitter, flickr, tumblr etc. so people can find me and follow me on the sites they use.

I love to blog. We actually lost our blog in December and google would not release it to us. So, we are starting all over again. We lost all of our followers and all the blogs that we loved to read. It was very sad, but we will rebuild. I did get a lot of traffic from my blog, so it is a great marketing tool. Jennifer www.carolinealexanderblog.blogspot.com

I've met some of the most inspiring people via blog comments that turn into conversations. I've also noticed that the crafty bloggers really support each other by spreading the word about various contests / giveaways / etc. Thanks for sharing these tips!

I enjoy using wordpress but have customized it to be unique for my shop: http://timelesspaper.com/blog .

Thanks for this article. Will send out a Tweet!

Really helpful, thanks. :D I'm still trying to get to grips with blogs, even though I've written many for years now - always in need of more advice on how to make them work. http://phatgrrlproductions.blogspot.com/

This is very helpful and inspirational - maybe its time to revisit my blog that I posted to once last June ;-). I also did not realize that you could set Flickr to post to blog, so I'll be heading over there to check it out! Thanks

Thanks for the great tips! I've been thinking about how to expand my blog alot lately, and this will certainly help! http://jdavissquared.blogspot.com/

I always love your column! This one is especially helpful to me a wannabe blogger. Thank you so much for all the time you take to bring us such helpful hints and instructions.

The Blog Frog (http://theblogfrog.com/) is also a great place to commune with other bloggers - join their communities - start your own and build friendships. It draws new readership to your site and....it's FREE!!! I think too - if you highlight other artists or other great finds on Etsy - like my This 'n' That features or my Seller Saturday's - make it fun and meaningful...but also - let those artists know. They can send out link to friends and family - post it on their blog, and often times are willing to tweet or facebook it! If people don't know where the views are coming from on their items - they can't thank you or help spread the news!! I also have added a MckLinky (http://kidgiddy.blogspot.com/2010/01/im-blogger-youre-blogger-wouldnt-you.html) This is a great way to start your own "blog ring" as was mentioned in the article but I didn't see a link. You can add your CRAFT BLOG CENTRAL link here and then start your own MckLinky. Another great linking site is: http://www.blenza.com/linkies/ (also called Mister Linkies Magicall Widgets) Thanks, Kerry

I've been blogging for a coupla years now and I love it. I do feel I could be doing more somehow with my blog, but I'm not quite sure how to go about it. I have a core group of devoted readers, and maybe 200 or so hits on a good day, but I am very aware that that is small potatoes. I don't need to be enormous potatoes or anything... medium sized would do me just fine. Thanks for all the great tips, I'll be checking out Technorati later today.

Don't know if this was mentioned, but I love Lijit search which I first heard about through the Esty forums. It's a free tool, and works much like google analytics - but you can install it on your sidebar and just click on it to show your recent readers, and visitors map. Once a week Lijit sends a report showing your stats for the week. If interested - http://www.lijit.com/

Ooooops, forgot to add a link to my blog *blush* http://tomatosoupcake.blogspot.com/ note to self... hmm, maybe this forgetting stuff has some connection to the small potatoes stuff... just a thought. yeah.

I've been so intimidated to start blogging...but I guess I'll give it a go! If I can laugh at my own crazy life and keep making it through every day, then hopefully others will too! :)

i'm on wordpress and there are different pluses and minuses to each of the free blogs, unfortunately you can't really know how they will affect you until you actually get into blogging and decide what you want to do. i initially chose word press because it allowed me to set up pages in the right column that acted like a traditional website so that i could categorize my work in different sections (like on Etsy). my blog is http://jimgottuso.wordpress.com the most important things i've learned are post often, be yourself and include photos. people will not sit there and read pages of text without photos and if you make things at least you have things to take photos of. the most difficult thing to do is to garner traffic and it's a bit different than how you get traffic within etsy. in a word... comment. you most certainly have to go to other blogs and comment. this takes quite a while to do and you have to comment in a way that makes it clear that you read the post. if your comments are interesting and frequent enough, the other bloggers will follow your blog and their followers will come to your blog. if you set up a blog and then go about your business, your traffic will not significantly increase because no one knows it's there.

oh, forgot... you can google blog comparison and there will be information on what each has to offer

good info! i just started a blog a few weeks ago and this was perfect timing for this article! thanks!! i'm in the process of getting my etsy back up and going so for now i'm focusing on my blog. thanks again, elycia http://loveelycia.blogspot.com/

This is great! I think people should also check out tumblr as a means of blogging because it is a blog and its a lot simpler to use there isn't many etsy bloggers but there is alot of art bloggers there you can also reblog favorite posts that you like giving credit to the blogger of course and you can heart items too. take a look at mine.. http://loveclaycraft.tumblr.com

This is great Danielle, thanks so much! I am acutally in the process of setting up my blog - so this is very timely, indeed. It is quite scary but also very exciting. There are some great tips here I have not thought off, so I am sure I will come back often to the tips and links posted here.

I try to put a little of everything on my blog. Sometimes it is just interesting tidbits that relate to my product (My favorite was my blog post on "The history of sleeves!") Sometimes about recent projects ("Memorial Sweater") Sometimes it is about my process or art topics ("Colors of the season") and sometimes it is more personal. I also post information that I can refer my customers to ("How to do a custom order") Seems to be working so far! - And of course it is posted in my announcement.

Interesting and helpful comments. I have thought about starting a blog - am definately considering it now. Thanks.

Alot of good tips and advice. I have been thinking of starting a blog, but didn't really know how to begin. Everyone's comments and advice has made it less intimidating to get one started.

before reading this article this morning, i had never, ever thought: 'huh. i could have a blog. i could do that!' now i'm thinking about it, thanks to all the great tips here. maybe i'll try it too! ...i'm also now late for work because i got sucked into the article. oops. ;)

Excellent tips! I really enjoy blogging. It has allowed me to connect with so many wonderful people. As for content, I must say that posting photos is one of my favorite aspects :) http://thelostearring.blogspot.com/

This is soooooo fantastic, tons of info I never would have come by on my own. And just in time, when I was mulling around the thought of blogging. Thanks a ton!

I have a personal blog, but I also have one just for my Etsy shop. I like to include photos of my customers (cats) on my Etsy blog. It is a great way to show your product, and they love being featured! Check it out: http://thecatintheclover.blogspot.com/

Thank you for all the great ideas! I've been thinking about starting a blog and this helps a lot!

Thanks so much for this! I was just thinking last night about starting a blog and didn't even know where to begin; as you said, it was very intimidating to me. But with these helpful tips I feel sure I can do it! ; )

Wow, this article was published a over a year ago. Great information, since I am just starting and I do love to connect to others. Love it when someone sends me a message from cyperspace, I'll always respond.

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am new to Etsy and just started my blog. I have used it mostly for promotional uses thus far and have only one follower. Hopefully following your tips will help me to grow more and expand into the blogging community.

Great information and ideas. I'll try some these. Thanks

Mamamadeit's right about the tutorials. I first found her shop and blog by searching for tutorials on Google. Does it make sense also to tell folks how much time it really takes to run a blog? I had a blog before I had an Etsy shop, and it took several hours a day to get it where I wanted it. If I spend as much time blogging as I'd like to, I'd never make anything for my shop.

Thank you! A lot of successful blogs seem to be on wordpress. That is where I started mine last week for free-I believe you can upgrade for a small fee. http://faerykissnaturals.wordpress.com/

I've been blog surfing, roaming from blog to blog, and having so much fun, seeing great ideas. Feeling a little like a stalker but I'm becoming a wanna-be blogger too, so this article has some info for me, thanks!

I matched my blog backgrounds and banner to my website and to my blog's banner backgrounds here at Etsy. People really want to KNOW the artist: how we look, where we live, how we think, where and how we create and they love little tips and tricks for creating things themselves. It's fun and we learn as much as the person reading our blog. Lucy

Great tips, thanks.

Thanks for the tips. I'm going to implement some of these right away! Ann

To blog or not to blog... THAT is the question... ...lot's to think about. thanks

How timely ! Etsy is clever that way ! I just started a blog a week ago to-day :) and it is a steep learning curve for me. But it is loads of fun too. I have the usual stuff about me, sale but I also have how to do's and a project that I'm making to follow along with. I have yet to have a contest but ....keep I will keep you posted on http://www.woolbrain.wordpress.com

What a great article. Some of the tips are ones I have never thought of ! Thanks for this collective advice piece. Here are my blogs... http://www.thebigsugar.com http://www.cardtrain.com

Thank you for the post! Great advice.

Thanks for the great info. I want to start blogging, and this article has a wealth of information that should help get my started

Really very useful! I also blog sometimes!

Thanks for the blogging advice, Etsy! This is perfect for what I was thinking about today.

how do you "claim your blog" on technorati?

Thanks for the info. I have found a blog ring to be a great source of readers. Don't forget to put your Etsy mini shop right onto your blog; this really gets visitors to your Etsy shop. Anybody who uses Entrecard or Scoutie or others have a suggestion as to what category we should list under? Art? http://www.ASpinnerWeaver.blogspot.com

This article is very motivating. I have neglected my blog for a long time and how feel inspired to get back to it. When I run out of ideas, I can blog about my boring life.

Wow, what fabulous tips, links and items too! So much to learn and explore to improve my blog. Off to get started right now ... but first had to say "Big Thank You!"

Thanks so much for the tips - I have a blog but have neglected to post much because I never know what to write about! This article has me inspired!

Very good info and ideas! I've had a blog for years, but since setting up my Etsy shop a week ago, I've made a renewed dedication to blog more regularly. http://www.markjasher.blogspot.com/

Great article! I just started my blog this week so this is prefect timing! I need all the help I can get. So far, 8 followers (okay, so 3 are family...)! Thanks!! http://www.janssendesigns.com

So many great tips! I can't wait to get started on my new blog!

Really great tips! I am having a hard time figuring our the whole blog world and sticking with it. I think this will help! Also not much luck directing people to the blog. http://colbyjune.wordpress.com/

I am loving this post, my shop is down for the moment but I'm planning a relaunch and a shiny blog is on the cards:-)

The creating a feature of other etsy artists is a great tip. I did a 24 days of gift guides this Christmas and even on days I don't I continue to get the same numbers. Before I'd get maybe 2 or 3 people a week.

I think this is helpful, thanks! that technorati thing sure is complicated though...

Such a great list of ideas! I started a food and craft blog a couple months ago and am really hoping to get more traffic. I wrote down a ton of ideas from this post! The best tip is definitely to post comments on other blogs you like. I can get a little carried away with this, but it is so much fun (and inspirational) to see what other like-minded people have to say! http://makingfoodandotherstuff.wordpress.com

I've never really considered blogging, but reading through the article, I can see how important this can be. Thanks for the tips!

Just the information I needed. I have been contemplating a blog for months now, and now you have given me the motivation I needed. Now what to name it . . . Tubby Tabby's Squawkbox maybe. Thanks for the great tips!

This is awesome info!! Thank you Thank you! I'm gonna start a blog asap!

Great tips! I just wrote an article about how to identify the value of something collectible. www.heatheralexander.blogspot.com

Thank you. This is just what I needed to get the confidence to actually start a blog. I wrote down a few tips from here and started to write down ideas to include in the blog. Thank you again!

Wow! How timely as I just started my own blog on blogspot. Totally intimidated but feel I can travel on now with some info under my belt. Thanks! My new blog is at www.velvetartisan.blogspot.com

Good stuff. I already have a writing blog (that only I read, as far as I can tell) and it hadn't occurred to me to have a blog for etsy crafts, pictures and stuff. I'll have to see about incorporating the two, or just starting a different blog for etsy/life/pictures.

Great information! I'm ignorant about the whole process - this should help! Thanks!

Bit of blog encouragement. Thanks! hayleyjudithegan.blogspot.com

Thanks for all the info, very helpful! www.soapsandsuch1.blogspot.com

My friend use my blog to share ideas, I am always going on to people about the joys of blogging. I like to blog about all things pretty, and it is a great record of your own thoughts to refer back to. http://todayiamloving.blogspot.com

This is great and was a question I asked at the forums only a few weeks ago. If you are not used to blogging then it is tough to start off - there is an art to it. So thanks so much for so many ideas. I started my blog a months ago and agree that should not just post your own work - I love to write about about other people's work I am inspired about. Send me your work and see if we can arrange something! My blog is: http://francessewardphotography.blogspot.com

Thanks so much for all the very useful comments. It has taken me a while to get going with my blog and these tips are just what I was looking for. http://francessewardphotography.blogspot.com

My friend use my blog to share ideas, I am always going on to people about the joys of blogging. I like to blog about all things pretty, and it is a great record of your own thoughts to refer back to. http://todayiamloving.blogspot.com

Definitely some things I wasn't aware of in there. So far, I've got two features that run regularly and I intend on adding at least 2 giveaways a month in which one would be an interview from another shop and one would be for my pieces. I also want to have tutorials and recipes and a spot dedicated to me and my life. Sounds vain perhaps, but my pieces are nothing without me...:) What I REALLY think is a good idea is to really plan your time for this. Blog networking takes time and you can spend HOURS doing it. If you have a timer going, at least you know when to stop and you can then focus on your shop too! http://gifteddesigns.blogspot.com

perfect ! ^^ http://thepinkspit.blogspot.com

Definitely some things I wasn't aware of in there. So far, I've got two features that run regularly and I intend on adding at least 2 giveaways a month in which one would be an interview from another shop and one would be for my pieces. I also want to have tutorials and recipes and a spot dedicated to me and my life. Sounds vain perhaps, but my pieces are nothing without me...:) What I REALLY think is a good idea is to really plan your time for this. Blog networking takes time and you can spend HOURS doing it. If you have a timer going, at least you know when to stop and you can then focus on your shop too! http://gifteddesigns.blogspot.com

I started my blog last month. I found a million tricks and tips to have a blog to 100% Thanks http://pingosdoceu.blogspot.com

Thanks for the tips, try them out. Currently writing a blog, but not very successful: http://theteabox.blogspot.com

This has sooo inspired me! I've been blogging on WordPress for about 6 months now - but have kept it specifically about my "dance" with cancer. Now that I'm cancer-free (thank God!), it's the perfect time to expand my posts to other topics - like how much I've loved being part of Etsy! http://adifferentwholeness.com/

Thank you so much for this info! I just recently started on etsy and my own blog and a lot of this info will be very helpful. I can't wait to blog more! THANKS!

Thank you so much for such great info! For some of us Grammie types...we need lots of 'spoon feeding'. Thank you for your details. STILL LEARNING!

Great tips! Thanks for all the ideas. That's what I realy like about Etsy--I can get so many great ideas from lots of people right here. When I start my own blog, I'll be sire to revisit all these great tips. Thanks again!

Interesting. Entrecard and Scoutle are both new tools for me. They both look good. A critique I have for blog designs: Lately I have seen a lot of bloggers use ornate, gorgeous skins on their blogs. They look cool when you first get to the blog, but I have found many of them quite distracting, especially if the skin is static and the text moves. That even makes me dizzy! I find clean templates much more appealing. Remember that many of us are getting older and being on the computer a lot is really hard on the eyes. Yes, young Etsians... Just wait until you turn 40! Light text on a dark background is also hard to read. We are all learning and we can keep on mutating until we find the right platform! www.fiberfocus.blogspot.com

I blog, but I don't want to blog just about my jewelry design, my Etsy shop, and the stuff I make. What I'd really like is for Etsy to have a more social interface so you could "post" what you want to about your work *within* the Etsy site. That way, everyone wouldn't have to step outside Etsy to a feed reader just to see all their Etsy favorites' latest news. That said, this is a great post and there will always be stuff to learn! :) Thanks!

Willie Nelson, eh? Who knew!? And now to put another bit of your sensational advice to use... damestarbaby.blogspot.com THANK YOU, DANIELLE!!!

Thanks so much for all the tips! I started blogging recently and really enjoy it. Not sure if it was mentioned already, but you can connect your Etsy, Facebook and Twitter accounts to your blog and take care of all 3 at once if you'd like to. Oh, and even if you are not on blogger you can still take advantage of google's analytics. I use wordpress and you can add your authentication code on your admin panel.

Oops, I forgot to add my blog, in case anyone is interested in checking it out... http://sacredjewelry.wordpress.com

I forgot... My blog is at http://sacredjewelry.wordpress.com and I will be posting some tips on marketing for small businesses shortly...

I'm new to blogging, so I am always full of questions. Thank you for answering so many of them! http://www.sheepfarmmusings.com/

This is very helpful and timely since my wife and I were just talking about how to get a blog going. Thank you for the great article! Jason http://www.jasonbrammer.com/Home.html

Wow...thanks for the great tips....cannot wait to start my blog!

This is great, I just started my own blog and was wondering if I was doing everything wright or not. Very helpful, Thanks, Stynkie ami-rochet.blogspot.com

Wow, some great tips. Thanks so much for taking the time to put them all together for us http://www.handmadebyemily.blogspot.com

you inspired me :) Thanks!

What perfect timing..I started my blog just yesterday! I have been very nervous about it, but I feel much better after reading this! Thanks www.ThePencilAndTheCake.blogspot.com

Thanks for the great comments. I just started my blog yesterday, and now I realize I have lots of work to do to make it successful.

Thanks for the info. As always, there are a few great things to learn/be reminded of. :)

If you're a seller, google your Etsy shop- chances are you'll find your items featured in other Etsy seller's blogs. When I was first starting up my store, this was so thrilling and I was extremely thankful to those bloggers who were promoting me! When I double checked the numbers via Craft Cult's Heartomatic (http://www.craftcult.com/heartomatic.php) it was obvious that those items featured in blogs had dramatically more views and hearts. Recently I started my own blog (http://paisleyfacevintage.blogspot.com/) and can't wait to feature Etsy items and sellers that I love! Blogs are such a great opportunity for us to help one another and work together as a community!

Thank you for this article! I too have just started a blog and I had no idea what to write about! With these tips, I'll be off to a better start!

Thanks for this blog post (and the email that brought me here). I've been blogging for years but recently created a blog for my business. I found lots of interesting ideas to incorporate.

Danielle ,your timing is perfect.To Blog or Not to blog that has been a question in my mind over the last few months, but after reading this there is no question about it I will do a blog. This has given me the push I needed, very inspirational. Thank you and all who contributed Kat :)

Great info! You've inspired me to start a blog! : )

Love the ideas~ especially communicating about the creative process and showing projects as they are being made...

thanks for this! I started my blog KatesShortandSweets.blogspot.com at the beginning of 2010 and I'm always looking for new ideas and help. I agree that blogspot.com makes it super easy to get started. Adding pictures and links is a snap!

Thanks for your ideas and comments. I have been blogging for a few months now, but plan to change my approach after reading your guide.

Wow! thaks for the great how to guide on blogging, so much to take in. Seems I have to now do a blog of sorts I am so technologically challenged that it may take some time...but well worth it :)

Thanks so much for your excellent guide to blogging. So much valuable information.

Wow! What a great article on blogging. I know I need to start a blog, but I have always hated writing. However, your article has given me inspiration. Thanks! BarCERanch.com

wonderful! Recently I thought about making a blog. Thanks!

Great idea, as someone who has just joined the Etsy crew I will have a go and set up my own blog. Hope to see you there!!

As a new member of the Etsy sellers, I will have a go and create my own bolg, a great deal of information to take in but I hope to see you all there!!!

Thankyou,Great tips!

Thanks once again! I was questioning starting a blog, but now I feel a bit more confident in doing so... I already am a journaler so why not share my thoughts with everyone else :) great post!

Good article. Another point to add: blogging is therapetic! A way to express yourself without pressure. http://www.beadedjewelrybysusan.blogspot.com

I made my own blog!! Thanks for the inspiration :) clorisdesigns.blogspot.com

Thanks for a great article, it has definitely inspired me to put in a bit more work on my blog!

Pardon my ignorance :) but what exactly does this mean? "The first thing any new blogger should do is claim their blog on Technorati." I signed up for Technorati but don't know what to do next!

Nice article! I have started my own blog as a Face Book fun page. My concept is to put beautiful pictures I make, find ad public cute items on etsy created by other artists and some of my designs. http://www.facebook.com/pages/TasiFashion/269575007037

thanks for all the fantastic advice. I certainly learned something new today.

thanks for all the great tips! i am trying to figure out technorati at the moment :)

i still find bloging hard it may just be my spelling fears but that is a good artichel

This is really helpful. I just set up a blog last week and I am feeling quite lost about it all! Thank you for the good tips, I will definately be using them :)

writing when you are in the mood is best so using the edit feature allows you to write quite a few posts at the same sitting.I often upload photos for each new post and save them and write just a bit,the start of a story or idea and then save the post. It is easier to get started the next time you decide to post, you just have to finish it as you already have the pics done and the idea there.

Thanks for the tips. I've been procrastinating starting a blog for some time, and after reading this I finally just went for it. Let me know what you think http://spontaneousreality.blogspot.com/ :)

I did it ... I started my blog. I am an etsy newbie in the process of starting my etsy store. I'd love comments and to communications with others on my blog.

oops... here's the link

hmm... maybe I don't know how to do that yet!

So helpful! Loved all the links to 3rd party sites. Thank you thank you :D

Wow, this is awesome. I not real tech savy and this social networking is very new to me. Gotta get into todays world I guess, and this information will certainly help get me there. Thanks!

Great tips, after participating in a few blog give aways I've been motivated to start my own.

Thank you, for all these great tips, I really appreciate all the help and advice Etsy provides, it reminds me that I am part of a great community. Thank you thank you!!!

wow guys!! i have been shopping on etsy for quite a while and got some great little pieces and i am just starting up my shop now. i have only been blogging since late last year and loving it. there is so much amazing handmade stuff out there and i've checked out so many of your blogs and am completely blown away.. keep creating everyone!! www.kasiabear.com http://kasiabearkids.blogspot.com

I just created my own blog a couple of weeks ago, and am lost as to what to write about so that I don't bore the heck out of my readers. I found A LOT of useful, helpful suggestions and tips, and cannot wait to get started! http://beautifulbricabrac.blogspot.com

Great advice - I'm pretty new to Etsy & blogging, and this is just the inspiration I need! Thx!

Loved this most needed guide...it cleared up some doubts that I had regarding the subject matter....if it was correct for me to add ...other entries ...that had nothing to do with ...silk painting. I also added my blog address to my Shop Announcement.

Fantastic article... I always enjoy your insightful articles Danielle. It's interesting to see that people are advising that we blog about more than just your craft, as someone told me recently that a blog should be more 'focused' but creativity comes from so many aspects of life and too much of the same, I feel, could create boredom... but I am only new to blogging so I still have a lot to learn. Thanks again.

Great advice for an about to be newbie blogger! I can't wait to try out different angles to generate readership and share new things with other bloggers!

Thank you, thank you! I started my blog a month ago, and it was all because of the inspiration of other bloggers/artists/crafters/stay at home mommies. It already is a great way to stay inspired and connected.

OK, so someone please tell me why having a blog will make your etsy page better and sell more products. THANKS! And same with a separate Facebook page on top of a personal one you already have.

This has been a real help. My husband has been suggesting I start a blog but I wanted to be sure I had something to say - rather than just talking about my business - and I had no idea where to start.

I believe it is just more sources of traffic. It is easier for the search engined to find your content in a blog than on etsy. When they send out there web crawlers they read unique content of sites and when they read etsy they are reading etsy content not your stores content. I have also heard that if you buy the domain for the name of your store and redirect it to go strait to your etsy page you will get more traffic as well. These are things that I have been trying but haven't been doing long enough to let you know how successful they are. My new blog is http://pengulosh.blogspot.com it has been up for two weeks now.

Great article and information. I really appreciate it.

that was really helpful!! thank you so much!!

I just began on Etsy a little over a month ago, haven't sold anything yet. But, I might do the blog soon. Thanks for the info.

Wow, thanks so much for the tips... it's spurred me on to set up my own blog and I'm feeling so pro active and excited about the future, yippeeeee :-)

Fantastic article! I started on Etsy just last year. Unfortunately, my hubby was let go from his position and he has been my greatest advocate for my online shop! Had to step up my teaching hours to help meet our expenses. But I am excited to get my shop going ~ I am always inspired by Etsy support. My blog is going to the next level. Thanks for the great tips!

Awesome and inspirational! Thank you, Danielle!

I've worked hard on my blog for a week and a half. I started picking up badges and buttons from other blogs, especially Etsy sellers, and telling them on Twitter that I have put there badge, shop name, website or blog on my list. I have gotten more followers and some folks just say Thanks, which is fine. http://applecorecrafts.blogspot.com

Thank=you Danielle for writing these, and all the helpful bloggers who shared their sage advice. So many good and helpful insights here. I agree with making the blog more than just about hawking your wares; my favorite reads are blogs who have a unique and upbeat outlook and share their view on things. Again thanks for the many helpful tips.

Excellent article Danielle!

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Fabulous info.! I just created my blog spot the other day. I was completely lost on how to get readers to flock to my blog spot. I have taken great notes from your knowledge and plan to use them in the future. You are awesome! Thanks!!!:)

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Thanks for the great article! I've been blogging for years now but there were things mentioned in this article that i wasn't doing yet and services I totally forgot about using when i started my latest blog! Thanks so much for all your help :)

Of all the articles I've read on IT AD's this will be by far the most advantages to me. (No money for advertizing) SO THANK YOU, THANK YOU, AND THANK YOU

Great tips! Thanks for your help, I need to get a blog started.

Great info!! Thanks a blog!

Some great ideas to stay motivated! anyone know how to claim their blog on Technorati? xx

I arrived at this quite late but still found a few good tips indeed, although I blog since years I just opened my craft/work related blog: http://tirabarallahdv.blogspot.com/ For who doesn't understand how to claim the blog on Technorati: register and then go to your profile and there u find the claim your blog tab...remember to check your e-mail for the code they send you to post on your blog. Good luck :)

This really helps one who has no idea where to start! Thanks!

This is great, thank you!

Just about to start a blog - this is such a great help...many thanks.

great article! I'm afraid I'm a crafter who has a blog. I love visiting blogs featured in Artful Blogging magazine. Very inspiring. :-)

Thank you for all this wonderful information. It was really helpful. I am still kind of new to blogging, but I am making progress. I have two blogs, http://manystitcheslater.blogspot.com and http://Poo-Happens.blogspot.com for my diaper cakes.

Thank you for all this wonderful information. It was really helpful. I am still kind of new to blogging, but I am making progress. I have two blogs, http://manystitcheslater.blogspot.com and http://Poo-Happens.blogspot.com for my diaper cakes.

I guess it's time to give it a try, Thanks for all the wonderful ideas!!

Fantastic Tips! I've been doing a 'Build a Better Blog feature on my blog for the past few weeks, and have gotten a lot of response! I'll have to link to this article for sure!! http://sarahndipities.blogspot.com

Wow great post! What I love about Blogger.com is that actually it allows the print-out (if you want to print the webpages) to have the same layout like how the pages look on screen. I mean with Wordpress and others when you try to print the pages, the layout changes. Thanks for other wonderful info too! :-)))

oh sorry another quick addition to my earlier post: the printout with the same on-screen layout works really well (with blogger.com) especially if your blog features so much graphic like mine http://www.amretasgraphicsblog.com that's how I really heart blogger.com :-)))

Thanks for all the info! Today I was featured on a blog http://duhmericana.com/ and I was thinking of starting a blog myself, then I read this and am inspired. Thanks again!

Such a practical topic!

Ok ive just signed up to start blogging, so all totally new to me. Im very much looking forward to the experience though :)

I was featured in a blog yesterday and found it inspiring ....this is why I decided to give it a go http://www.littlefairycult.co.uk/category/blog/

Thanks for all the fantastic tips. Can't wait to start blogging!

Thanks for all the great info - and new at blogging and this will be a treasured resource.

Great tips! Mine is http://studiolapis.blogspot.com/ My latest posts are about my work but there are many others about fashion, graphic design, etc.

Very helpful! I neglect my blog, can't get motivated, but this inspires me to try harder.

Very helpful! I neglect my blog, can't get motivated, but this inspires me to try harder.

So helpful, thanks so much

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Wow, I nearly ticked all the boxes - except for the Technocrati thingy. Thanks for a great article. Best,

I hope to have courage with these tips to be able to blog, because as soon as I started it never gone far before I had to stop, I can not really gathered topics to discuss. May be from all these tips, I will be able to go lenghty with it. Thanks.

Thank you very much for all the helpful tips! I have had my Blog up for about a week and could use all the help I can get! My biggest problem is I just don't know what to write about! GGRRRR! Here is my Blog if anyone is interested! http://krystalringkreations.blogspot.com/

Thanks for the helpful tips, great advice to motivate me into blogging. Never blog before, now I need to do one myself.

Love it! Just started a blog for myself today, and updated a long neglected one I've been doing for work. Please check out these and let me know if you think I'm on the right track. I can take constructive criticism! In fact, I welcome it! http://busylizzyblog.blogspot.com/ http://accessfitnesshealthyramblings.blogspot.com/

Thank you so much for writing this. Very helpful. And I am thinking about opening a blog now.

I try to blog 2-3 times each week and post about Etsy crafters, crafting friends, I feature a local shop each month, and run a monthly contest for a "kimberleeannkreations" product. It is fun to come up with new and creative topics. I also change the pictures of my products frequently to keep a fresh look to my site. Anyone interested in checking out my blog may go to www.kimberleeannkreations.blogspot.com.

blogging advice is always appreciated!! thank you :)

I've been thinking about this topic for awhile and know it would act as a great marketing tool. I just need that little thing I don't seem to have enough of to get started - time!!! Thanks for all the help and great advice!!

Loved this article so much I had to post a link to it on my blog about how to set up an Etsy shop. Check it out here: http://www.elegantlyunderstated.blogspot.com/

Well, I have done what was suggested about signing up with technorati, but I have yet to find out how to register my blog on there - can anyone give me some input? Thanks!

Thanks for the tips!!!

I am blogger too but I have problem to find new followers. Is there any possibility to promote my blog somewhere or make it visible for more people? www.made-by-me-rka.blogspot.com

I would suggest, in addition to all of these helpful tips, that you always proofread your posts. Writing clearly and correctly makes the quality of your blog much better, because you come across as knowledgeable and interesting. A misused "there" or the wrong "two" can throw your reader off, and you want to avoid being redundant if you want them to be interested, so a quick read-through before hitting "post" can make a big impact. Maybe I'm nitpicky, but as a person who reads a LOT of blogs, I can tell you that the ones I frequent have a unique voice and a clear style. I'm working on a little grammar guide on my blog at http://little-toil-of-love.blogspot.com

Thanks so much! I am a total Newbie to the blogging world and it certainly is overwhelming. Great advice-made it not so scary! www.DavisDomestications.blogspot.com

great article! Thanks!

great tips! thanks so much to all the 'interviewees' for sharing there knowledge! i do have a question, if ANYONE can help.... i've seen many etsy blogs that have their "My Etsy Shop" listed on the side of their blogs with thumbprint photo of their products. can anyone tell me how this is added? i'm having trouble with it. any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks!!! http://girliemedesigns.blogspot.com/

I love this! I already have a ton of new ideas that I can implement on my blog now. www.stitchsensedesigns.blogspot.com

great article though I didn't understand some things, especially the Technorati thing. I'm not sure exaxtly what we're supposed to do with that.

great article though I didn't understand some things, especially the Technorati thing. I'm not sure exaxtly what we're supposed to do with that.

GREAT information will be very helpful for when I start my blog. Thank you!!

Thanks for always reposting helpful info. I am a new blogger and needed some assistance.

Thanks for always reposting helpful info. I am a new blogger and needed some assistance.

Thanks a lot for these amazing tips!

Thanks a lot for the tips!!! Great information!

Thanks so much. I have just started a blog and have been wondering whether to stick to one topic or be varied. I keep changing my mind. You have convinced me to have several. I have probably made a big mistake though. I didn't give my blog the same name as the Etsy shop name (because I was going to vary topics). http://www.lorikorange.com/

Fastastic tips and info. Can't wait to get started! Mo

wow,great blogging tips,thank you so much

Some great ideas and tips here thank you! http://crazy-teapot.blogspot.com/

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Thanks for all the really cool information. My problem is time. I want to do it all! How do one find time for the 9-5, husband, friends, family, my etsy shops, ect.................. and do it all well! Im always amazed at the bloggers I follow who give so much to there followers with reviews, videos, photos ect.