Here is the Weather Report for August, 2009.
The stats:
- $15 million of goods were sold; roughly 10% higher than July’s $13.6 million.
- That represents 905,492 items sold for the month, 10% higher than July’s 824,138.
- 1,454,017 new items were listed in the month, 8% higher than July’s 1,345,289.
- 186,000 new members joined the Etsy community in the month, up 15,000, or 9% from July.
- 558,114,207 page views were recorded on the site this month, an 8.6% increase from July.
(Sources: Etsy and Google Analytics.)
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Etsy community in August!
Curious about how other months compare? Check out our past Weather Reports for more statistics.
123 comments
Sign in to add your owngloilocksandbody says:
August was a great month for me! Thanks for keeping us posted :D
2 years ago
That70sShoppe says:
Wow, those are some impressive numbers, especially for August. Let's hope for even bigger increases in sales for the rest of the year. Thanks for the update.
2 years ago
ToxicInk says:
I did pretty well last month.
2 years ago
mazedasastoat says:
It's amazing how the numbers just keep going up & up... long may it continue! :-)
2 years ago
spacejam says:
interesting
2 years ago
Fairyfolk says:
Yoooohoooo!! Great work Etsy! Blessings and magic.
2 years ago
SewnNatural says:
August was very busy for us, these are impressive numbers for Etsy overall too. Thanks, Etsy admin, for putting this together, and being such a great place for us to sell our handmade gear.
2 years ago
Ryanplz says:
very interesting indeed. thanks for sharing!
2 years ago
BululuStudio says:
Thank you Etsy for the Stats.
2 years ago
Tias says:
Not too busy on my side but I am glad Etsy is doing well! That counts in the end because it promotes and helps all of us.
2 years ago
BabbidgePatch says:
fabulous stats! Thanks for the update!
2 years ago
paisleybaby says:
It is great to hear that August was such a successful month. Only good things can happen in September!
2 years ago
lovelygifts says:
Great! Cute selections.
2 years ago
ColorfulTherapy says:
I always LOVE the stats -- it's inspirational ;)
2 years ago
AUTOMATIEK says:
Etsy will only know progress & growth -- good job !!!!!!
2 years ago
beautifulbridget says:
great month for me too!
2 years ago
imfromthewoods says:
(also blueberryshoes) WOW, and it will keep building and growing-cause etsy's awesome like that
2 years ago
LuminousDreamDesigns says:
Nice! Very impressive numbers :)
2 years ago
jiorji says:
wow, what a great pleasure! thanks for including my hairband! I love your pics sinoheterrero and i'm glad to see so much photography featured. ♥
2 years ago
bobnstitch says:
thank you I love stats and graphs!
2 years ago
VintageEye says:
My numbers were way off in August but I am glad to know that overall, Esty did well. Things are looking much better so far for my September. Happy Sales to all!
2 years ago
ScrapArcs says:
That's amazing! Can't wait to see what's in store for September!
2 years ago
IcingOnTheCupcake says:
Climbing the charts! Always great to see!
2 years ago
stilettoheights says:
August was one of the best months I have ever had over the past few years on etsy.
2 years ago
lilworkerb says:
August was awesome, more than the usual sales.
2 years ago
tootsweethandbags says:
august was good to me too! keep it comin', september!
2 years ago
TheCottageCheese says:
Yay, so glad August was back on track! So far, my September sales have blown away the August pace (fingers crossed this pace continues!)
2 years ago
dinafragola says:
August was also my best month so far...
2 years ago
beadinbythesea says:
Great stats! I know that August was a great month for me!
2 years ago
martice says:
For me as well!!!
2 years ago
Aquanetta says:
YAY etsy :) Sept is looking pretty good too!
2 years ago
SouthwestFlower says:
Sales were quite awesome for August. Thank you for the update!
2 years ago
lavenderrabbit says:
Good news! Thanks Etsy!
2 years ago
Cheerupcherup says:
august was my worst month all year. like... crickets.
2 years ago
artwatercolor says:
Well, well.. looks like Etsy users are still doing good in these crisis times...
2 years ago
1AEON says:
all those things went out as gifts for all the Leos in August:)
2 years ago
BlackStar says:
As always, thanks so much for the stats!
2 years ago
BeadinBabe says:
Thank you for the stats! August has been good! It can only get better!! :)
2 years ago
recycledwares says:
Yeah!! We keep increasing - That is great!!
2 years ago
postroadvintage says:
Great job everyone! Let's bust this recession :)
2 years ago
DalkullanJewelry says:
Good to hear!
2 years ago
georgiedesigns says:
Love to hear the stats. I am SO looking forward to the Holiday season!!
2 years ago
SimonDesigns says:
Thank you for sharing , I am new and it is a great community.
2 years ago
girlscantell says:
august was actually pretty fabulous, nice to see it was an overall trend. excellent!
2 years ago
girltuesdayjewelry says:
Ready to rawkit this holiday season!
2 years ago
amoronia says:
Great!
2 years ago
Boldacious says:
Great selection of items!
2 years ago
CassiasKitchen says:
May it continue on and on! Blessings to all!
2 years ago
EmmaAlisonDesigns says:
August was my best month since I started selling in December. Can't wait to see what the holiday season holds!
2 years ago
PaperPetalCreations says:
This is great information to see as I make plans for my shop. Thanks for sharing!
2 years ago
dafnadagan says:
wonderful , i love being apart of al these amasing numbers :)
2 years ago
dorothydomingo says:
Summer months are usually very slow for me as our "season" doesn't start until the fall and winter months. So for me to be selling the way I have this summer on Etsy has been fantastic! Keep up the great work, Etsy!
2 years ago
Artulia says:
I'm hoping the fall season will be good for Artulia Jewelry!
2 years ago
paramountvintage says:
great! i'm looking foward to seeing november and december's stats. hope we all do well for the holiday season!
2 years ago
delightdesignbiz says:
August was a fantastic month for me... I doubled my sales! I'm not surprised to see the numbers were up... thanks for sharing!!
2 years ago
VixVintage says:
Great news, I did better in July but I am happy for my fellow etsians.
2 years ago
designlab443 says:
Go ETSY, Go ETSY, Go ETSY!
2 years ago
LittleWhiteDresser says:
Great!!!!
2 years ago
louloudo says:
wowzers bowzers!
2 years ago
EJPcreations says:
GO ETSY GO!!!
2 years ago
juliepeach says:
august was a welcome turnaround from slow july!
2 years ago
pamwares says:
you had me at the numbers! xoxoxo
2 years ago
allisonmooney says:
I joined Etsy in August - as a buyer and a seller - I can't believe it took me so long.
2 years ago
KendraRenee says:
Yay! August was good! I think September will be GREAT!!!
2 years ago
MooBeeTees says:
Good to see overall that the stats are up - I hope we all follow suit!
2 years ago
sweetsmilesbaby says:
Yay! I took a break in August, I hope to enjoy a continued upswing in September!
2 years ago
solsticejewelry says:
I am proud to be part of such a unique group of creative individuals. August was an awesome month! I love Etsy!!
2 years ago
patspottery says:
I think the recession is over and sales are getting better
2 years ago
MamaKs says:
is someone moderating this? look at those crazy ads! glad things are going well. hooray handmade! mamaks.etsy.com
2 years ago
cravejewelrydesign says:
Awesome August!!
2 years ago
jpulliam30 says:
Way to go Etsy!
2 years ago
LoveButterflyKisses says:
I m sure if I talk about Etsy any more to my friends, they are gonna clobber me. But how can i not talk about this place, it's so awesome!!! And now i have stats to prove it.
2 years ago
Iammie says:
Thanks for info.
2 years ago
complicatedromance says:
RIGHT ON!!! Thanx for the Stat Update!
2 years ago
craftaria says:
Etsy Rock's!!!
2 years ago
thedaydreamer says:
That's phenomenal!
2 years ago
satelliteinternet says:
http://www.ehow.com/members/satellite123.html?view=3rd
2 years ago
ECObyLimitz says:
A-mazing!!
2 years ago
beachhouseblues says:
Great Stats!
2 years ago
grahtoestudio says:
thank you for featuring one of our hand turned wood bowls...and glad to see things are on the UP!
2 years ago
RubyBeets says:
A Rising Tide Lifts all Boats!
2 years ago
steinschmuckdesign says:
WOW, each Month I am so impressed about the Numbers, amazing! Thank you!
2 years ago
LizzyBdesigns says:
This is really great to hear!
2 years ago
KasaCollection says:
wow thats amazing. they surly didnt find my store yet but lets see september (=
2 years ago
TheSeed says:
The actual weather in Baltimore was great too!
2 years ago
VintageZen says:
woot woot!
2 years ago
bytheway says:
Wow! I was guessing it was going to be down! Congrats to all that saw those sales and views :)
2 years ago
MetroGypsy says:
Wowsers!
2 years ago
mpaperarts says:
A great bday month for me and Etsy!
2 years ago
FelixStreetStudio says:
And I thought August would be as dull as mud. So glad I was wrong, as it was my best month yet!
2 years ago
Korisma says:
Congratulations Everyone! Great Job!
2 years ago
empressjade says:
August was my best month on Etsy too. Way to go Etsy and please continue to support your vintage sellers!!
2 years ago
HoneysuckleLane says:
Thanks for the encouraging stats!!!
2 years ago
NanyCrafts says:
August was our second month with our shop. July we registered 2 sales and August 3 sales, more people selected us as a Favorite shop. August was my second month and the best one so far. Thank Etsy, for help me to grow and Congrats for your impressive stats. NanyCrafts
2 years ago
GTcottagecrafts says:
Great news!!
2 years ago
revelry says:
It is unbelievable the amount of shops on Etsy and fabulous that more of the world is finding us and buying our things! What great stats for the month. I personally did really great for August, too. Which is totally due to having one of my items pictured on the Storque -- so thanks for that!! So far my sales momentum is continuing into Sept. which I am very psyched about.
2 years ago
VeryCarey says:
WooHoo. Etsy sure is popular.
2 years ago
RedBracelet says:
so GLAD to read this good news. a reason to keep and stick! amazing site!!
2 years ago
warpedLaurie says:
Etsy has a good thing going. Yea it can only get bigger and better!
2 years ago
YellowViolet says:
Wow this is the first time I've seen stats like this. Very impressive!
2 years ago
whimandaprayer says:
Off the subject a little bit, but is there a way to see which items are being hearted without looking at each individual item in my store at a time? I would appreciate any help anyone could give me with this. Also, has anyone else experienced this, too--you're so pumped because you're new at this, because you sold an item only to find that you underestimated shipping and got blindsided at the post office. I worked really hard on an item which I thought I priced low because I was hoping to make a first sale. I knew I might eat some of the shipping but I was truly floored! I made only $3.00 when it was all said and done. Clearly I love what I'm doing and I'm not getting stymied by this but clearly I need to develop my head for business.
2 years ago
BeadedJewelryBySusan says:
What mind-boggling numbers! I figured etsy was BIG, but gosh, gee, wow ... ! I've only had two sales myself, but I guess every little bit counts :)
2 years ago
rjess7832 says:
WOW, THATS A LOT OF SELLERS TO JOIN!
2 years ago
SailmakersDaughter says:
Well that's good news. Just need a few of those sales to come my way and I'll be dandy. Thanks for the update.
2 years ago
ThePursePatch says:
Is there a way to determine how many new people are sellers and how many are just buyers? This would be nice to know about those who have been here longer also.
2 years ago
GloriousGirlJewelry says:
Thank You! I love to share these AMAZING #'s with everyone I meet & discuss Etsy with...they are always impressed & many have ran home to check what the heck it is all about & what in the world they have been missing!
2 years ago
mhaden1 says:
Nice stats. I'm glad to see everyone is doing well.
2 years ago
thunderridgedesign says:
Where are the demographics / profiles of average buyers ????????????????
2 years ago
LizardSkins says:
wow! Glad people are selling! thanks for posting the stats for us!
2 years ago
monkeyandsquirrel says:
wow, 186,000 new members... that's incredible!
2 years ago
foofoogal says:
oyvey.
2 years ago
BlueCrushBeads says:
Those are some mighty fine numbers my friends :)
2 years ago
licgifts says:
Thanks for your report! LICgifts@Etsy grew 106% from Aug 2008 Sold 45 items 148% higher than Aug 2008 We try to grow same as Etsy do next month!!
2 years ago