What can you do to run a better Etsy shop? greenbeanbaby gives you her top 10 things to do in order to “run a successful etsy shop” and many of her ideas tie into blogging. In fact, her post is a great example of how blogging works. CRAFTzine blogged about her post, and that’s how we here at the Storque found out about it! Get out there and give the world something beautiful/interesting/useful to get excited about!
“many of us like to create in some form, right?! and wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could bring in oodles of dollars for making what we love?! well, while i am not an expert in this matter, i DO have a few opinions and ideas on how to run a successful etsy shop…”
So check it her full post and give the Storque a shout in the comments below if you keep a blog…
88 comments
Sign in to add your owncapitolagirl says:
Great article! As a new shop owner, I really like seeing these kinds of how-to-tips! Thanks for sharing greenbeanbaby's tips with us today!
4 years ago
jperegrine says:
I blog at: art*play*possibility http://jperegrineart.typepad.com
4 years ago
capitolagirl says:
Like your collage and paper art jperegrine! I blog at: www.capitolagirl.com
4 years ago
beetlegirldesign says:
This was a wonderful article, and so fun to look at too! I blog at http://beetlegirl.typepad.com/
4 years ago
Stockton says:
Great article! Yes, I have two actually (I have written about a bunch of etsy sellers in the first one): http://www.stocktonandco.com/blog http://www.do-nothing-machine.com/pocket
4 years ago
melissakate says:
I do! http://melissakatecrafty.blogspot.com
4 years ago
munieca says:
Ellia what a great article!! This is very helpful! I do not have a year as seller yet, and I did some tips that you say.. I must try others! Thanks!
4 years ago
idyllhands says:
What a great article! I'm always in search of tips of the trade to help me make my shop better and better each week. I blog here: http://knittinghands.blogspot.com
4 years ago
lupin says:
Nice tips :) Blogging is so important! I blog at http://bugsandfishes.blogspot.com
4 years ago
ArgyleWhale says:
Thanks for an article full of helpful hints! Here is my blog: http://argylewhale.blogspot.com/
4 years ago
hobocampcrafts says:
great job green bean! Your work rocks. I blog here: http://hobocampcrafts.blogspot.com/
4 years ago
PoPkO says:
thanks for the article! i find my blog is very helpful to my buyers who are looking for more information about me, new sales events and i also have a mailing list sign up there. http://popko.blogspot.com
4 years ago
HiJinx says:
Thank you greenbeanbaby for this very insightful article. I've found some great ideas I would like to try. I've worked in advertising for over 20 years and this goes to show, there's always room to learn more. New ideas for a new medium. Thank you.
4 years ago
gemmafactrix says:
My blog is not only about my work, but my daily life, both in the studio and out, and I find this helps keep people interested - I'm not just blogging to sell them something. My sidebar items and links contain interesting websites and craft related resources, and I'll have my first podcast up within the month: http://gemmashop.typepad.com
4 years ago
girlsavage says:
Cute and wonderful article! I also blog...a little of what i do with girlsavage and a little of my life tid-bits too. http://girlsavage.wordpress.com/
4 years ago
wittyworkshop says:
great article! I have two blogs (and NO SPARE TIME! hehe); creative-news-about witty workshop-giveaway(the january one just passed): http://pot-aux-roses.blogspot.com and my business-tip blog: http://bitethebusiness.blogspot.com
4 years ago
choklit says:
Thanks for the hot tips! Quite timely because I'm just starting to build up stock to fill up my Etsy shop and in support of that, I'm a total newbie to the blogoshpere: http://choklitchanteuse.blogspot.com/ Thanks for inspiring!
4 years ago
GreenSpaceGoods says:
Nice article :) We have a ways to go, but our blog is rockin'! http://greenspacegoods.blogspot.com/
4 years ago
bluevalentinepress says:
Blogging is a big commitment but it's a great way to market yourself and others, to share your ideas, and projects, and get your dose of writing. I keep a blog, and I promise it won't make you sad! http://rightoutloudhandmades.blogspot.com
4 years ago
MissAvocado says:
Good article. I keep a blog. Mostly it keeps me motivated and creative, but I think it's fun to be able to show readers the process behind the art/craft you create: http://www.theodesign.com/blog
4 years ago
aplanetnamedjanet says:
Yes, posting in the comments is a good way to get your name out there. Tho normally not as blatantly as I am about to do. :-) http://aplanetnamedjanet.blogspot.com
4 years ago
KiWiCuties says:
Aw, yay! Greenbean Baby rules...rule.
4 years ago
time2cre8 says:
Nice set of tips! There were some links in there I'd never explored, so I have a lot of reading to do. I have a blog, but I don't post in it as often as I should... :-) http://time2cre8.blogspot.com
4 years ago
mayerainbride says:
great article. i have some new ideas now. Thanks a bunch. here's my blog: http://mayerain.typepad.com
4 years ago
whimsydaisy says:
Thanks for the info! I love blogging! http://whimsybooks.livejournal.com/
4 years ago
sweetpepita says:
Nice! Thanks, Greenbean Baby! You can read all about adventures with Sweet Pepita here... http://sweetpepitaclothing.blogspot.com/ and the still shiny new Baltimore Etsy Street Team right here... http://baltimore-etsy.blogspot.com/
4 years ago
ColibriDreams says:
Great article! I have a blog about my life and about what I make. I never thought blogging would be so much fun! http://www.colibridreams.blogspot.com/
4 years ago
ColibriDreams says:
Great article! I have a blog too, I write both about my creations and about my life. I never thought blogging would be so much fun! Here's mine: http://www.colibridreams.blogspot.com/
4 years ago
ColibriDreams says:
Sorry for repeating, my first post didn't seem to show up...
4 years ago
selflesh says:
I mostly blog about my current work in progress, and my Etsy posts. In the past I've posted about all sorts of things, my life, other artists, etc. However, this year I decided I would focus my blog on my work, and save my flickr stream for posting about my daily life, etc. http://www.selflesh.blogspot.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/selflesh/ It's all a work in progress... xo >s
4 years ago
purekatherine says:
http://purekatherine.blogspot.com Yup, I blog. Lately about silly things like celebrities that I look like, but sometimes about things that actually have to do with something as well!
4 years ago
art4friends says:
yay! i love these kind of articles! http://www.art4friends.blogspot.com well done! thanks for the advice!
4 years ago
wonting says:
http://wonting.etsy.blogspot.com I blog about things that inspire me, including my fellow etsians.
4 years ago
Melindamilkshake says:
That was so nice and inspiring. It's great that greenbeanbaby took the time to do something that helps and inspires others!
4 years ago
ofpaperandthread says:
Great article :-) Here's my blog - www.ofpaperandthread.blogspot.com
4 years ago
WickedDiana says:
That was great for inspiration and motivation. Makes me really excited about my own shop! :) Http://dianalevinart.com/illustration
4 years ago
auroramae says:
Thank you Greenbeanbaby! I have learned some great things, found some way fun blogs, and hearted some wonderful shops!!! I am not much of a writer, but I lives to take pictures. So my blog is my life in pictures www.auroramaeh.blogspot.com
4 years ago
jenrosesegrest says:
Greenbeanbaby thanks for the wealth of information. I cruised by illustration friday already, neat site, thanks for the heads up. I love your work, cute style, www.jenrosesegrest.blogspot.com xoxox jen
4 years ago
SweetWolf says:
here is my not-so-super-exciting-blog, but that's me! maybe i will get interesting, who knows! http://ultratrixie.blogspot.com/
4 years ago
JewelRee says:
JewelRee http://www.jewelree.vox.com
4 years ago
pomly says:
Greenbeanbaby, your work is so cute! Thanks for sharing your tips! http://pomly.livejournal.com
4 years ago
JewelRee says:
Opps my new blog! http://jewel-ree.blogspot.com/
4 years ago
donnapool says:
Great advice for all Etsy sellers! I have a blog or two myself: http://ddpool.blogspot.com http://ddpool.vox.com
4 years ago
TwistedThicket says:
I have a blog that needs some serious love these days: http://twistedthicket.blogspot.com
4 years ago
Doucepoints says:
I love the series on how to improve your shop! There is always something in there that I can use. My blog is http://doucepoints.typepad.com/muriels_blog/
4 years ago
6timemomma says:
I am using my blog to challenge myself to be more productive. You can find me here: http://atcloserangephotography.blogspot.com/
4 years ago
stilettoheights says:
I blog about everything, my art, my puppy, my life, my boyfriend, celeb gossip... I actually just posted my 400th entry!! http://stilettoheights.blogspot.com
4 years ago
jamieribisi says:
I blog about our artist retreat's renovations here: http://www.sweetlandretreat.com
4 years ago
spaceoddities says:
great information! i blog about what i've been working on, what i'm inspired by, and other random tidbits: http://www.crafttherapy.blogspot.com/
4 years ago
Happiknits says:
Thank you for the very informative article, I blog at www.happiknits.blogspot.com just little blurbs about knitting and life :)
4 years ago
jen1kanobi says:
what a great article!!! I do keep blog here: jen1kanobi.blogspot.com but i find it really hard to keep up... esp. when life takes its little busy twists and turns :}
4 years ago
imogeneANDannie says:
thanks for the article! I'm at http://www.imogene.org/blog
4 years ago
polkadotcreations says:
I blog at http://www.polkadotcreations.com/blog I think having an engaging blog is very helpful to success - people who are familiar with you, and enjoy what you have to say are more likely to shop with you.
4 years ago
rubyreusable says:
Thanks for the tips, really well written and beautiful lay out! I have been blogging since July 2006 : Olympia Dumpster Divers I have been making and sometimes selling art like all my life, I also teach classes and workshops, but I just started an Etsy shop in January, as well as a flick page, I really appreciate all the help I can get! love, etc Ruby http://rubyreusable.com/artblog/
4 years ago
lostintheforest says:
great article! http://lost-in-the-forest.blogspot.com
4 years ago
theloveliestbloom says:
great article, reminds me that i need to be patient while building up my shop. i blog here: www.theloveliestbloom.blogspot.com
4 years ago
SimplyWired says:
Thank you, this was a great post! I like the idea about the giveaways...I can see one of those happening on my blog in the near future. See it here: http://simplywiredcustomjewelry.blogspot.com I have a tutorial for posting an Etsy Mini to Blogger, as well as tips for newbies on promoting their shop.
4 years ago
emilyaugust says:
go go distro!
4 years ago
emilyaugust says:
hey my HTML disappeared. http://www.gogodistro.com
4 years ago
RGCreations says:
Nice article and as my hubby always says: effort = results Heres my blog www.rebeccasannex.blogspot.com
4 years ago
FreckledPink says:
Great tips. It may take me awhile to implement them, but I'll get there! My blog: http://www.freckled-pink.blogspot.com
4 years ago
munieca says:
My blog is alredy up, so now I can show it www.munieca.com
4 years ago
LindaErzinger says:
I blog about my process...currently painting acrylic on both sides of upcycled plexiglas. http://linda-erzinger.livejournal.com/
4 years ago
fashiongreentbags says:
I blog about environmental concerns and thoughts about same. http://www.fashiongreentbags.blogspot.com
4 years ago
greenbeanbaby says:
wow, EVERYONE THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT.... BIGGGG HUGGGGSSSS!!! i really hope the article helps out and will keep us all encouraged... my etsy is currently down but by the spring it will be up and running :) it DOES take work and goodness knows, alot of coffee but fellow bloggers and etsy-ers make it worthwhile :) thank you again and best wishes to you ALL :) xoxo, ellia
4 years ago
KellyZarb says:
great article guys and here is my blog: http://kellyzarbstyle.blogspot.com
4 years ago
LAMdesigns says:
Hell yeh, I love my blog! http://lmdesigns.blogspot.com/
4 years ago
sarivictoria says:
Thanks for the great article & good ideas! I love checking out these noted blogs in the comments! my blog- http://adesignaffair.blogspot.com/
4 years ago
pumpkingirl says:
Good ideas! my blog: http://pumpkin-girl.blogspot.com
4 years ago
itselemental says:
Thank you greenbeanbaby... I definitely agree with the "it takes a lot of coffee" comment, so thank god I love coffee! www.itselemental.blogspot.com
4 years ago
gomonkeydesign says:
Thanks for all the great tips and advice! Heres my new baby blog.. http://gomonkeydesign.blogspot.com/
4 years ago
noelledoodle says:
Thanks for the advise. Here's my blog: www.noelledoodle.blogspot.com Still working on it but these tips should help
4 years ago
GiDu says:
Thank you so much for all the wonderful ideas and tips!! It will definitely come in handy!! http://knit-girl.blogspot.com Thanks again! :-)
4 years ago
Kae1Crafts says:
Great article. Thanks for all the very helpful hints. I have two blogs: http://kae1crafts.blogspot.com/ http://www.eons.com/blogs/blog/kae1crafts
4 years ago
sqrlbee says:
Such great advise. Thanks so much for taking the time. Sqrlbee.blogspot.com
4 years ago
scrumdidlyump says:
Here is my brand new/really old (I created it in 2003 and apparently forgot about it! I had a one year old...) blog! Yaya! scrumdidlyump.blogspot.com
4 years ago
KaNani2008 says:
Wow - great article - useful tips!! Here is my 'lil old' blog: http://kananiessentials.blogspot.com/ Thanks much!!
4 years ago
strikk says:
thank you - food for thought and great tips. i'm at: http://www.strikkstrikk.blogspot.com/
3 years ago
RianjaFashion says:
This article was very helpful and encouraging. Thank you for putting your effort into it.
3 years ago
RianjaFashion says:
Have you considered illustrating children's books? your work is gorgeously refreshing.
3 years ago
busybeeson says:
Great tips. Kudos. I am new to blogging and this made me realize I need to branch out a bit. My blog is www.busybeeson.wordpress.com
3 years ago
chichimai says:
wow... great article.. it really helped me..*3*
2 years ago
knowingjewelry says:
great article..I truly appreciate all of the insight and inspiration :) My blog is: http://knowingphotography.blogspot.com/ grazie*
2 years ago
Lunatidesign says:
Wow... this Etsy thang is daunting! I've had one sale in the 1st month- I guess that's better than I thought. The key is getting seen. I'm going to check out the blog sitch; all free advertising helps. Thanks for the info and supportive comments; and yes, I'll keep trying.
2 years ago
ManoBello says:
My sales went from a fun "hobby" to "hey, it's a business!" in the same month after starting my blog! http://manobello.blogspot.com/ Envive!
1 year ago
ManoBello says:
I think it's mainly "the luck of the draw!". Nice tips, though! It's like the music business.....talent goes unnoticed for years while trying to "make it" in the biz....and then there's Taylor Swift....(????????) lol http://manobello.blogspot.com/ Thanks!
1 year ago
OctaviaBrown says:
Great article including some tips about sales I hadn't thought of. Blogging and connecting with other bloggers is key. www.octaviabrownnyc.blogspot.com
1 year ago
CompAndHandDone says:
The best article on the subject I've read thus far! Excellent advice!
1 year ago