Handmade Code: Craft Cult

Vanessa

As part of our Handmade Code series, we’re bringing you news and how-to’s about the innovations emerging from the Etsy Developer Community. Located at developer.etsy.com, the Etsy Developer Community serves as a hub for third-party software developers who are making neat and helpful programs for Etsy shoppers and sellers. In this edition, magicjelly presents her and juln’s site, Craft Cult, which includes the incredibly useful apps The Heartomatic for sellers and The Vault for shoppers.

The Heartomatic was first developed by Julian, a.k.a. juln, back in 2007.  He really only intended it for his own use, but told a few of his Etsy friends about it, too.  One of them posted about The Heartomatic on the forums and word spread fast — soon there were thousands of people using it!  In November 2008, Julian and I launched Craft Cult, a collaborative project. Julian is the programmer, I’m the designer, and we have lots of plans for new features.  I think one of the reasons for Craft Cult’s success is that we are artists and Etsy sellers (and buyers) ourselves.  I think that experience has really helped us develop tools that Etsians find useful.

What’s the basic idea of the application? What need does it fill?
The idea behind Craft Cult is to enhance the Etsy experience for both sellers and buyers.  Utilizing Etsy’s public API, The Heartomatic provides sellers with statistics relating to their shop hearts, item hearts and views in a time-saving, user-friendly format, as well as providing information that isn’t readily available via their Etsy shops. The Featured page also shows sellers when they’ve been picked for Etsy’s home page, Gift Guides or in The Storque so they never need miss the excitement.  We often hear people comment that Craft Cult is totally addictive!

Our utilities are a lot of fun and very easy to use, but from a more serious business perspective, they also provide shop owners with invaluable information about their shop activity that can really help when it comes to product development and market research.

We haven’t forgotten about buyers. We recently implemented The Vault, which is an archive of all the home page featured lists.  The Vault is pure eye candy, very inspirational, and a great place for window shopping.

Our newest addition to The Vault is a “Share This List” button that takes you to a page where you can create an animated widget featuring items from Etsy’s home page, which you can embed on your blog.  It’s a fantastic way to add some visual appeal to your blog while spreading the word about Etsy, and it’s a way for Treasury curators and sellers to preserve their moment of home page glory and show it off to the world.

Where do we go to find it? What’s the URL, etc?
You can find us right here… http://craftcult.com

Who is it for? How many people are using it right now?
Craft Cult is for Etsy addicts and people who love handmade and vintage. There are a LOT of them using our site, about 45,000 unique visitors and 2 million views a month, and growing steadily.  Since installing Google Analytics a couple of months ago, we’ve had over 90,000 unique visitors using Craft Cult!

How do you use it?
The Heartomatic is really easy to use, just input your Etsy username or id number and hit “Enter.”

There are tabbed sections to the Heartomatic where you can check your hearts and views, as well as check to see if you’ve been on the home page or featured elsewhere.

One of The Heartomatic’s benefits is that you can see at a glance who has hearted you, what time they hearted you, whether they’re sellers or have buyer accounts, and you can see all of your item hearts listed without having to view each of your listings.  We also show you how many new hearts you have, “new” being hearts accrued in the last 24 hours. The Heartomatic also calculates a views per heart ratio for your items — that is, how many views it takes on average before someone hearts you.  This information can give you great insight into the popularity of your products.

The Vault is just as easy to use.  You can search the archive by member (list curators and featured sellers) or by date.

Are there any costs or further opportunities/ways to get involved?
Anyone can use our site and it’s totally free. Craft Cult serves a dual purpose because, in addition to the Etsy-related utilities, we also offer sellers the opportunity to benefit from our high site traffic and promote their shops and products. Our advertising space helps fund the site so we can devote time to customer service and developing new features, and it’s also really gratifying to know that it’s providing independent artists and crafters, who usually have a modest marketing budget, with good quality, affordable advertising.  Each of our advertisers receives in excess of 10,000 impressions per day, and we hear lots of good feedback from them about the results they get from their ads.  If you’d like to take a look at our advertising info, you’ll find it right here.

What should one do if there’s a bug or a problem? Who should one contact?
Julian is the brains behind the technical side of the site, and he’s very helpful and obliging when it comes to customer service, so please don’t hesitate to email him at julian@craftcult.com with any tech issues. He’d really appreciate the heads up if you run into any difficulties.  We’re also on Twitter and post news and updates there.  Come and say hi!

What’s one surprising/fun/amazing story you’ve heard about someone using your app? Or what is your favorite part about the app?
Every time I hear back from our advertisers that their ads are working for them, it makes me really happy.  One of our regular advertisers recently emailed us to say she’s been able to quit her day job and run her Etsy shop full time, thanks in part to her Craft Cult ads.  The idea that we may play a part in people’s success is so amazing!

Anything else you’d like to add?
Thank you for the opportunity to tell Storque readers all about Craft Cult!

Calling all members of the Craft Cult, post in the comments below!

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  • daisysanddots

    daisysanddots says:

    I love this site, thanks for all your efforts!

    3 years ago

  • EmmaGordonLondon

    EmmaGordonLondon says:

    This site is almost as addictive as Etsy!

    3 years ago

  • adoreneko

    adoreneko says:

    For me, Craft Cult and Etsy go hand in hand. The tools on Craft Cult are very user friendly and useful. Thanks for creating Craft Cult!

    3 years ago

  • HaydenJ

    HaydenJ says:

    Can't tell you how much I ♥ CraftCult!

    3 years ago

  • MomNMiaQuilts

    MomNMiaQuilts says:

    Ditto - I love craftcult.com!

    3 years ago

  • JRoseAtelier

    JRoseAtelier says:

    I would be lost without Craft Cult- it's the easiest way to see what people are looking at on Etsy!

    3 years ago

  • zwzzy

    zwzzy says:

    Excellent! The people who run it are super nice too! oxox!

    3 years ago

  • f2images

    f2images says:

    Such a fun and useful tool!! As if I don't have enough online addictions!! ;)

    3 years ago

  • Morado

    Morado says:

    I love craftcult! But i usually just use it for hearts...now i know what other features lie.

    3 years ago

  • juicychristians

    juicychristians says:

    I love Craftcult!!!!! Im there basically every day...maybe 10 times per day if not more!

    3 years ago

  • slinkymalinkicat

    slinkymalinkicat says:

    I ♥ Craft Cult too!!! I don't know where I would be without it, thanks guys!!!

    3 years ago

  • PenelopeAndAnastasia

    PenelopeAndAnastasia says:

    Yep...I'm with everyone else; CraftCult is on my staple list of sites I check first thing in the a.m. and numerous times throughout the day - thank you!

    3 years ago

  • fromlucywithlove

    fromlucywithlove says:

    I love Craft Cult! Use it all the time.

    3 years ago

  • freshandclean

    freshandclean says:

    I love craft cult - Thanks for creating this for us!

    3 years ago

  • thestapeliacompany

    thestapeliacompany says:

    This is such a nice article on a great outside feature for sellers and buyers alike. Craft Cult really is great. :)

    3 years ago

  • yeahhello

    yeahhello says:

    I love Craft Cult, as you may see... I've got my ad up there right now.. right on!

    3 years ago

  • SewnNatural

    SewnNatural says:

    yay! i use it all the time. THANK YOU for this superb tool.

    3 years ago

  • TickledPinkKnits

    TickledPinkKnits says:

    CraftCult rocks! Thank you for what you do :)

    3 years ago

  • Montagyoo

    Montagyoo says:

    hooray for craftcult! love it!

    3 years ago

  • LuttrellStudio

    LuttrellStudio says:

    Awesome! I love craftcult!! Thanks for a great feature on it!

    3 years ago

  • PipocaHandmade

    PipocaHandmade says:

    Such a useful site!

    3 years ago

  • pinkdandyshop

    pinkdandyshop says:

    Love craft cult...I look at it every day!

    3 years ago

  • MayaLee

    MayaLee says:

    I LOVE Craft Cult!! I'm there at least once a day! Warning! It's addictive :-)

    3 years ago

  • OhFaro

    OhFaro says:

    I LOVE crast cult. I check Frequently.

    3 years ago

  • raeraesisters

    raeraesisters says:

    What a great site! I think I'm addicted already!

    3 years ago

  • EJPcreations

    EJPcreations says:

    I dearly love that site and use it everyday! Thank you so much it is so helpful!

    3 years ago

  • sweetanthem

    sweetanthem says:

    Craft Cult is fantastic! Thanks you guys!

    3 years ago

  • GlassElements

    GlassElements says:

    I agree - so addictive! :) Thanks for the great site!

    3 years ago

  • BlackStar

    BlackStar says:

    One million thank yous for Craft Cult!

    3 years ago

  • OrdinaryMommy

    OrdinaryMommy says:

    I just started using Craft Cult this week and I'm already hopelessly addicted! Great job!

    3 years ago

  • Wenz27

    Wenz27 says:

    Yeah, where would we be without you guys? I discovered it before the big make-over and been using it for almost a year now I guess, and I really, really appreciate you two made this possible for us! Big fat thank you Juln and MagicJelly! :)

    3 years ago

  • ChelseaVanTol

    ChelseaVanTol says:

    I love craft cult :) their advertising services are great too!

    3 years ago

  • That70sShoppe

    That70sShoppe says:

    yes, that is a really neat site.

    3 years ago

  • FashionTouch

    FashionTouch says:

    I love using The Heartomatic, lots of fun and nice way to see my stats!!!

    3 years ago

  • MyWagonette

    MyWagonette says:

    omg, what rock have i been under! FABULOUS!

    3 years ago

  • misseskwittys

    misseskwittys says:

    I love CraftCult and visit everyday (at least a couple times!) Thanks so much for such a great and useful site. Smiles, Karen

    3 years ago

  • alisonkelleydesigns

    alisonkelleydesigns says:

    I remember when I first discovered craft cult, I was giddy with joy! Thank you!!!

    3 years ago

  • momerath

    momerath says:

    Etsy, it's nice to see you give props to CraftCult. They certainly deserve the praise!

    3 years ago

  • 4TheSparrowsNest

    4TheSparrowsNest says:

    I heart CraftCult big time!!! Thanks so much for making an invaluable Etsy tool!!

    3 years ago

  • Glitzer

    Glitzer says:

    I love CraftCult, a very great site and extremely helpful. Great article!!!

    3 years ago

  • Karmacrochet

    Karmacrochet says:

    I absolutely love CraftCult! Keep up the good work Juln!

    3 years ago

  • steinschmuckdesign

    steinschmuckdesign says:

    Thank you, I will try it now...

    3 years ago

  • Jeraly

    Jeraly says:

    Defo loving CC - I don't know where I would be without it, even my husband is now obsessed with it!!!

    3 years ago

  • allisajacobs

    allisajacobs says:

    I'm a CraftCult addict, thank you for sharing your ingenuity!

    3 years ago

  • abacusbeadcreations

    abacusbeadcreations says:

    CraftCult Rocks! Every morning I get my coffee and visit CraftCult, EVERY morning! I love it! So much info in one quick spot.

    3 years ago

  • odiliafu

    odiliafu says:

    I love this site and check my hearts everyday. It's addictive!! Thanks for your effort!!

    3 years ago

  • dragonhouseofyuen

    dragonhouseofyuen says:

    thank you for this - I have been letting quite a few people know about it. Good to hear about the advertising success aswell.

    3 years ago

  • cosmicfunpalace

    cosmicfunpalace says:

    It is awesome possum. Thanks for putting the spotlight on Craft Cult.

    3 years ago

  • princessdoodlebeans

    princessdoodlebeans says:

    ooooooh, I'm loving it!! Thanks for passing this useful tool on.

    3 years ago

  • dottylotty

    dottylotty says:

    I check craft culy every day Its fantastic!

    3 years ago

  • LoserPetShop

    LoserPetShop says:

    Craftcult is part of my morning routine. So user friendly!

    3 years ago

  • bethtastic

    bethtastic says:

    I have always loved this site---it's so helpful to see when and what is becoming popular...yay craftcult/majaba!

    3 years ago

  • redyellowandblueink

    redyellowandblueink says:

    I found craft cult through google analytics. I have to admit I was a little confused when I first saw it-had not heard of it. I was suspicious when prompted to log in with my etsy store name for some weird reason. But I went for it and totally love it! It is soooo nice to go onto craft cult and see all the numbers right there in from of me, visits, hearts. Sometimes it's nice to go somewhere other my etsy home page just to look at numbers. Also interesting is I do click the adds sometimes, which is something I just about never do anywhere else on line...hmmmm....maybe its because I enjoy craft cult so much as a helpful tool that I am not annoyed by it's advertising but rather see it as a part of my business world being an Etsy seller.

    3 years ago

  • SusanKJewelry

    SusanKJewelry says:

    wow .....who knew! love it

    3 years ago

  • KatyScudieri

    KatyScudieri says:

    Love CraftCult!! :)

    3 years ago

  • worksofwhimsy

    worksofwhimsy says:

    Love CraftCult--I don't know how sellers managed without it.

    3 years ago

  • MarthaLand

    MarthaLand says:

    Thanks so much for this article. I've heard of Craft Cult but didn't know much about it. I have a feeling it will be just as addicting as checking Etsy every 5 minutes to see if I made any sales or have any new convos!

    3 years ago

  • LoveForEarth

    LoveForEarth says:

    It is addictive!!! :)

    3 years ago

  • phydeaux

    phydeaux says:

    Craft Cult is the best - absolutely invaluable tools for Etsy sellers! A huge thanks to Julian and Karena!!!

    3 years ago

  • SundraSandrusi

    SundraSandrusi says:

    thank you !!!

    3 years ago

  • travellingcircus

    travellingcircus says:

    Fantastic article! This is great b/c I didn't even know this was around?!

    3 years ago

  • BowWowBeds

    BowWowBeds says:

    I check it daily...Such a great site! =)

    3 years ago

  • StudioCherie

    StudioCherie says:

    Thanks for publishing this series, Etsy. Everyone should know about the great tools and sites available. Craftcult is the bomb.

    3 years ago

  • aBreathofFrenchair

    aBreathofFrenchair says:

    I find CraftCult very valuable! I use it every day, and very much appreciate all the hard work that went in to make it a success!

    3 years ago

  • PinkLizzyfromAus

    PinkLizzyfromAus says:

    I love craftcult. I'd be totally lost without it.

    3 years ago

  • AnniesWearableArt

    AnniesWearableArt says:

    Craft cult is a blast to visit...love it!!

    3 years ago

  • ablemabel

    ablemabel says:

    I love this site and find it to be very helpful!!

    3 years ago

  • mykonos

    mykonos says:

    lovely site!!

    3 years ago

  • TheFancyLamb

    TheFancyLamb says:

    I love craftcult. It's nice to hear a little bit from the folks who are actually behind it. Thanks for the great report!

    3 years ago

  • MelroseFields

    MelroseFields says:

    Great tool..use it all the time..

    3 years ago

  • boygirlparty

    boygirlparty says:

    the vault is genius! craftcult is such a helpful site!

    3 years ago

  • gretchenmist

    gretchenmist says:

    this is such a handy site ~ i love it. i've not yet used the vault, but am going to now!!

    3 years ago

  • jurgitahandmade

    jurgitahandmade says:

    lovely! I will use it for sure!

    3 years ago

  • treasurefield

    treasurefield says:

    2007? Has it really been that long since I first fell in love? ;) 3 cheers for juln & magicjelly! I love the vault, tooooo...!

    3 years ago

  • PotatoBenevolence

    PotatoBenevolence says:

    I use CraftCult all the time for my shop's stats at my fingertips, and I love the sites design and friendly creators! Thanks for showing one of my prints.

    3 years ago

  • HandKnitHugs

    HandKnitHugs says:

    I'm a HUGE craftcult fan! Thank you so much!!!

    3 years ago

  • OneEcoTree

    OneEcoTree says:

    I am also a gigantic fan of CraftCult. I am on there at least 10 times a day. SUCH a fantastic tool & glad to see they're making new additions to the site.

    3 years ago

  • HibouCards

    HibouCards says:

    Thanks for the article. I'm already addicted to Craft Cult! I check it all the time and it is a very useful tool for my shop! thanks!

    3 years ago

  • Xenotees

    Xenotees says:

    I love me some Craft Cult! Thanks for making such an essential tool for us guys! It is enormously appreciated by so many people here!

    3 years ago

  • retrothreadz

    retrothreadz says:

    Thanks so much for taking the time & creating craft cult I am just as addicted to it as I am Etsy

    3 years ago

  • SomewhatHip

    SomewhatHip says:

    I'm a craft cult fanatic! I was so happy when the vault was opened recently! Thank you so much for this wonderful tool set!

    3 years ago

  • voleurdebijoux

    voleurdebijoux says:

    lovelove CraftCult!! :)

    3 years ago

  • SparrowsNest1

    SparrowsNest1 says:

    What a wondereful tool!!

    3 years ago

  • ZABRINAS

    ZABRINAS says:

    I came across craftcult through Google Analytics. I am addicted to it! I check it everyday. In fact I am advertising my shop on it right now, and already see a difference in the number of people going to my shop.

    3 years ago

  • plainbananas

    plainbananas says:

    This was the most informative article! I'm already a fan. Thanks!

    3 years ago

  • birribe

    birribe says:

    I use craftcult daily it´s such a great tool to check your shop- and items heart. Thanks to the creators of it!!

    3 years ago

  • Royaljewellery

    Royaljewellery says:

    nice :)

    3 years ago

  • lovejujube

    lovejujube says:

    I love this site and used it for a while!

    3 years ago

  • dbabcock

    dbabcock says:

    This has been a wonderful tool for me. And, I've advertised there too with good results. Thank you both for sharing it with the rest of us!

    3 years ago

  • zeropumpkin

    zeropumpkin says:

    cool i like the doll :)

    3 years ago

  • FlowerPress

    FlowerPress says:

    I spend too much time on craft cult! Thanks guys :-)

    3 years ago

  • TheCottageCheese

    TheCottageCheese says:

    I love craftcult! I check it almost daily, and find myself checking out a lot of the sponsoring shops. Thank you for such creating such a fantastic too for etsy'ers!

    3 years ago

  • allthingswhite

    allthingswhite says:

    Craft cult is great, have the tab up all the time!!!

    3 years ago

  • jenniferladd

    jenniferladd says:

    I love CraftCult! It's addicting! What a helpful little site!

    3 years ago

  • fineartstoneware
  • Corbaecreative

    Corbaecreative says:

    What a wonderful site/app! Thanks so much...

    3 years ago

  • moonstr

    moonstr says:

    am so addicted to the heartomatic im estatic!

    3 years ago

  • minouette

    minouette says:

    I am also addicted to the heart-o-matic and have been for a long time. I am really happy that etsy is keen to work with & write about other sites which can enhance the etsy experience... this is a healthy thing and good for all!

    3 years ago

  • lovelygifts

    lovelygifts says:

    Great site

    3 years ago

  • AmericanGirl51

    AmericanGirl51 says:

    The Craftcult is a grrrrrrrrreat site, use it daily.

    3 years ago

  • selflesh

    selflesh says:

    Thanks for the heads up! Going to check it out now.

    3 years ago

  • NYCrochet

    NYCrochet says:

    I check my CC every day (sometimes more)! I like to see the item hearts!

    3 years ago

  • Iammie

    Iammie says:

    Cool!

    3 years ago

  • AnvilArtshop

    AnvilArtshop says:

    I use CraftCult everyday, but didn't know it was created by Etsy sellers too. A big THANK YOU for your site!

    3 years ago

  • flapperdoodle

    flapperdoodle says:

    It's called "cult" for a reason... checking the site is a daily ritual, and I'd be lost without it!!

    3 years ago

  • KOALACaddie

    KOALACaddie says:

    Thank you for sharing these tools. They are wonderful. I am especially impressed by your affordable advertising opportunities.

    3 years ago

  • prettytheory

    prettytheory says:

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE the site! I started using it several months ago! It is a great way to check my store's hits! Thanks so much for all the great work on it! Thank You Thank you Thank You! :)

    3 years ago

  • erinkeys

    erinkeys says:

    Oh yes, I admit I am a craft cult addict!!! Love the site! Love the new Treasury countdown calculator as well!!! Keep it up!

    3 years ago

  • ArtWhimsPaper

    ArtWhimsPaper says:

    Thank you so much for providing us all with this information! It is so much easier to track my hearts on particular items than clicking on each individual item in my shop! Love it!

    3 years ago

  • yalipaz

    yalipaz says:

    I love craftcult!! It is such a super site and Julian is so great. I already advertise with them for a few times and going to in the future. There isn't a day passing without me checking my hearts on this wonderful site. Thank you Julian for creating such a helpful site :)

    3 years ago

  • pouch

    pouch says:

    got to love craftcult! very, very useful site :)

    3 years ago

  • heidiburton

    heidiburton says:

    Been using this religiously, it makes being an Etsy seller more fun, easier, and more informed. Thanks guys for sharing this free app with everyone :)

    3 years ago

  • truLuxe

    truLuxe says:

    Oh yeah, I'm an addict!

    3 years ago

  • TianaCHE

    TianaCHE says:

    I love Craft Cult! And use it all of the time! Thank you for creating!

    3 years ago

  • SweetPeaFabrications

    SweetPeaFabrications says:

    I love Craft Cult! I check it out almost daily!

    3 years ago

  • wickedminky

    wickedminky says:

    amazing! this will be so useful! didnt even know if it until today!! wowwww! thanks!!

    3 years ago

  • sealmaiden

    sealmaiden says:

    SOOOOOOOOOOO SUPER COOL! thanks for sharing

    3 years ago

  • mksupplies

    mksupplies says:

    We love craft cult! It is such a great tool for Etsy sellers!

    3 years ago

  • undertheroot

    undertheroot says:

    wow, that is so wonderful!

    3 years ago

  • siiri

    siiri says:

    I use Craft Cult every day, all the time!

    3 years ago

  • ixela

    ixela says:

    Thank you so much for this great tool... I use it almost daily!!!

    3 years ago

  • Mattamorphis
  • artwithallie

    artwithallie says:

    How did I not know about this site before?! Off to check out the advertising info. Thank you cult leader!!

    3 years ago

  • 3squares

    3squares says:

    love getting this information in such a condensed, easy-to-understand format. thanks!!

    3 years ago

  • photoglassworks

    photoglassworks says:

    Love it!

    3 years ago

  • EviesToolEmporium

    EviesToolEmporium says:

    I check in on your site once a day! It is perfect! Thank you for all your efforts! Michelle-

    3 years ago

  • art2theextreme

    art2theextreme says:

    I check it every day. I do not know what I would do without it!

    3 years ago

  • harvestmoonbyhand

    harvestmoonbyhand says:

    What a great tool to use! Thanks for providing it. Found it to be easy to use and quite informative.

    3 years ago

  • bubblesandbloom

    bubblesandbloom says:

    That website is AWESOME!!!! thank you for that!

    3 years ago

  • clodaghmolloy

    clodaghmolloy says:

    Use this everyday would be very lost without it. Great application

    3 years ago

  • Urbanknit

    Urbanknit says:

    completely addictive, easy to use and quite fun

    3 years ago

  • WickedDarling

    WickedDarling says:

    Love Craft Cult!!! So addictive...but a great and useful tool for Etsy sellers! I actually enjoy looking at the ads...unlike most online ads. Thanks for a great site!!!

    3 years ago

  • TurnitoverTreasures

    TurnitoverTreasures says:

    Craft Cult is fantastic! Thank you so much!

    3 years ago

  • cloud9designstudio

    cloud9designstudio says:

    CraftCult rocks! I get a lot of traffic to my Etsy shop from there. I love checking my stats in the tools they offer. Great job y'all!!! Thanks for offering us a useful and simple website the help create success in our shops! :)

    3 years ago

  • ilovehearts

    ilovehearts says:

    Thank you, CraftCult. I have been looking for quick stats on views and hearts. Perfect!

    3 years ago

  • JesseMosher

    JesseMosher says:

    thanks

    3 years ago

  • masaoms

    masaoms says:

    I love CraftCult since I discovered it!! Great article!

    3 years ago

  • JulieWebb

    JulieWebb says:

    I love craftcult too! :)

    3 years ago

  • OnTheRound

    OnTheRound says:

    I got to craftcult every day! great article and great site! <3 <3 <3

    3 years ago

  • DalkullanJewelry

    DalkullanJewelry says:

    Thanks for the info!

    3 years ago

  • blissiful

    blissiful says:

    appreciate Craftcult. Firstly it has very useful applications and when I tried advertising with craftcult my sales had raised quickly ;-)

    3 years ago

  • 308thstreetdesign

    308thstreetdesign says:

    Wow! I've been looking for something like this for so long! Thank you!

    3 years ago

  • PoorRobin

    PoorRobin says:

    Truly useful! I luffs Craft Cult. :)

    3 years ago

  • straynotions

    straynotions says:

    craftcult is an awesome site/app ... thank you so much

    3 years ago

  • shopgoodgrace

    shopgoodgrace says:

    I, too, LOVE this site! So nice to learn a little more about it AND the folks who created it. :)

    3 years ago

  • fireinthehand

    fireinthehand says:

    Looks like it would be so cool! I have tried to log on with my shop name and my number and it doesn't recognize it though. What am I doing wrong?

    3 years ago

  • blynkenandnod

    blynkenandnod says:

    it seems to be down, today. it usually works fine for me, but i'm having similar issues.

    3 years ago

  • Luna66

    Luna66 says:

    hooray for craftcult! love it!

    3 years ago

  • anotherbrightidea

    anotherbrightidea says:

    I'll join in and say that I check craftcult every day also. Very useful resource. Thank you!

    3 years ago

  • cutiestuffs

    cutiestuffs says:

    I love this site and I check it everyday!

    3 years ago

  • jensingh

    jensingh says:

    Craftcult is one of my favorite bookmarks!

    3 years ago

  • PetitPlat

    PetitPlat says:

    I'm addicted to this website! I check my hearts so many times a day :D It's really useful also to see which items don't get hearts and where I can improve things! I have to thank you a lot, without it I would be half as good :)

    3 years ago

  • CityChicCountryMouse

    CityChicCountryMouse says:

    I love Craftcult! I'm an addict and check it everyday! Great article!

    3 years ago

  • pandoraslocker

    pandoraslocker says:

    I LOVE craftcult.com. I used weekly, if not daily. I've also advertised on there twice with actual results.

    3 years ago

  • LittleAdorables

    LittleAdorables says:

    Thank you for Craftcult ! I use it Daily to see what is happening at my shop. Makes it so easy to check everything all at one time.

    2 years ago

  • vilte

    vilte says:

    using craftcult every day :)

    2 years ago

  • northwindstar

    northwindstar says:

    Craftcult is totally amazing! I'm so hooked on it and just love all the important info at a glance. Thank YOU so much for this neat Etsy toy!!!

    2 years ago

  • westwindcreations

    westwindcreations says:

    wish I had found this earlier. I started here in Feb. and just found this now. It is great.

    2 years ago

  • HighDesertRose

    HighDesertRose says:

    Julian and Karena go the extra mile with their fine customer service. My traffic, hearts and sales are ALL up this month after placing a 1 month ad as a foray into advertising. Much continued success to J and K at Craftcult!

    2 years ago

  • visionquest

    visionquest says:

    Craftcult is an invaluable tool for sellers. being able to easily track views and item hearts REALLY helps in knowing what the etsy-public DOES like and doesn't so much.. tahnk you!!!! :o)

    2 years ago

  • jennytrinh

    jennytrinh says:

    clever!! nice!

    2 years ago

  • fancibags

    fancibags says:

    I have been using the Caftcult site for about 6 months and would be lost without it. I have also found many new artists from the ads. Thanks Etsy for bringing it to everyones attention.

    2 years ago

  • softboiled

    softboiled says:

    Perfect! I was just wondering about a graph of all my hearts. Thanks!

    2 years ago

  • AscendingPeculiarity

    AscendingPeculiarity says:

    This site is probably the best thing since sliced bread! I am so, so, so, grateful. Thank you for creating it you wonderful little techie dolls.

    2 years ago

  • Nancenet70

    Nancenet70 says:

    i heart craft cult! i find it so much easier to see who hearts new items and i definitely visit the craftcult sponsors....as i'm appreciative of this free service AND i see lots of beautiful things!

    2 years ago

  • LindaJayDesigns

    LindaJayDesigns says:

    This is soooo cool. Thank you so much for sharing your Craftcult with Etsy sellers and shoppers. You have created an amazing website, and one that I will return to frequently.

    2 years ago

  • AlphieBug

    AlphieBug says:

    Wonderful idea and so easy to use... Thank You.. Im already addicted ;0)

    2 years ago

  • kittybblove

    kittybblove says:

    Craftcult is one of those etsy third party tools that are just so priceless and addicting to use. love love love :)

    2 years ago

  • shannonbatescreates

    shannonbatescreates says:

    This is a fabulous and fun resource!! I can feel a new addiction coming on... :) Thank you for sharing!

    2 years ago

  • velvetraven

    velvetraven says:

    Wow-thanks for this time saving resource!! Fabulous...

    2 years ago

  • zingdesigns

    zingdesigns says:

    Oh be still my beating analytics heart! Just yesterday, I was wishing there were a way for me to track things like hearts that Google analytics just doesn't handle. I'm brand new to this (5 days and counting) and have been totally enthralled with what Google provides, but even in such a short period of time, wanted the little info holes plugged. This plugs them. YEY! Go Craftcult! Where's that Favorites button? What should I wish for next?

    2 years ago

  • Intres

    Intres says:

    Thanks so much for this fantastic resource!

    2 years ago

  • PawPawsWorkshop

    PawPawsWorkshop says:

    Very good article

    2 years ago

  • moncy3

    moncy3 says:

    This is great! I love seeing who hearts me!! I used to do it manually of Fridays. T-i-m-e s-a-v-e-r!! :P

    2 years ago

  • prendasbyenid

    prendasbyenid says:

    This is Great!!! Thanks!!!

    2 years ago

  • linsjewelbox

    linsjewelbox says:

    great news! i'll go join them nw. =)

    2 years ago

  • TheNightjar

    TheNightjar says:

    i love that the Vault has a "share to you blog" feature- thats great!

    2 years ago

  • dancingintherains

    dancingintherains says:

    I am addicted already =) I am very happy that I can check whether my product was feature on the front page and to thank the person who included me in his or her list. Thank you craftcult!

    2 years ago

  • KuDum

    KuDum says:

    brilliant! more time for knitting...

    2 years ago

  • sakizome

    sakizome says:

    This is so brilliant and so fun! Thanks

    2 years ago

  • secondstartotheright

    secondstartotheright says:

    This is great! I love being able to see the number of hearts for individual items, it lets me know what buyers are getting excited about! :)

    2 years ago

  • embot9000

    embot9000 says:

    a-m-a-z-i-n-g!!! Thank you!!! I am hooked!

    2 years ago

  • MosaicTileBuffet

    MosaicTileBuffet says:

    I'm so thrilled to have this information! It IS so fun! Technology is wonderful, isn't it?! So are the people who know how to create it!

    2 years ago

  • AtomicLivin

    AtomicLivin says:

    I LOVE Craft Cult! When I do a showcase or list new items, ect., I like to keep tabs on my new views with their Heart-O-Matic. I love all of the features there and visit on a daily basis! I've done a couple of their sidebar ads and gotten great responses from that, so, I will definitely being doing more of them! Thanks to Juln and Magicjelly for a great site!!~ Robin

    2 years ago

  • katiemagoo

    katiemagoo says:

    What a great idea!! Thanx a bunch!

    2 years ago

  • StarsandRobots

    StarsandRobots says:

    I heart hearts!

    2 years ago

  • kinaloon

    kinaloon says:

    I'm going to start using this. Thanks!

    2 years ago

  • Tina669

    Tina669 says:

    lovely site!!

    2 years ago

  • AzitasSurprises

    AzitasSurprises says:

    i love CraftCult- i check mine frequently. definately recommend to everyone!

    2 years ago

  • kreatedbykaren

    kreatedbykaren says:

    I am so glad to find this! It is addictive and so much fun.

    2 years ago

  • LondonParticulars

    LondonParticulars says:

    Julian you are AWESOME! This is a great article introducing and explaining Craft Cult but I have to say that the real beauty is in how intuitive and incredibly helpful the site is! It is a beautifully simple, clear, concise and does exactly what it promises! HOORAY!!! WELL DONE!!!

    2 years ago

  • suburbanstash

    suburbanstash says:

    Yay thanks so much!!

    2 years ago

  • justthething

    justthething says:

    just found this on the storque, great site. just the other day I was wondering how i could see this data in one place.

    2 years ago

  • cosmichippodesigns

    cosmichippodesigns says:

    This APP is the coolest, most awesome way to analyze what is going on within our shops. without the tedium of clicking on every item. I love it and I know that I'll become addicted to it like chocolate, only better! Thank you Julian and whomever else made this happen. It's dynamite!

    2 years ago

  • GewgawDesigns

    GewgawDesigns says:

    So glad I finally found this - CraftCult is definitely going to save me time and so fun to check on stats!

    2 years ago

  • sweetcreekherbs

    sweetcreekherbs says:

    I didn't even know it, but one of my products was on the front page of Etsy 3 times. Wow! I'll be using this tool regularly. thank you!!

    2 years ago

  • PrimaryColorsTN

    PrimaryColorsTN says:

    This is incredible......... most inspiring for a new etsy user! Thank you!!

    2 years ago

  • TutusChic

    TutusChic says:

    Thank you Julian for sharing your abilities and knowledge. I joined two weeks ago and was manually charting the hearts and some of the view info and Google Analytics myself. Whew.... this is SOOO much easier. With much appreciation.

    2 years ago

  • lilianadesigns

    lilianadesigns says:

    I'm so glad I found this site - it makes keeping track of stats fun!!

    2 years ago

  • LiLYorkieFruFru

    LiLYorkieFruFru says:

    Love this site!!! Thank you!

    2 years ago

  • senioritis

    senioritis says:

    we have been checking google analytics everyday but this is very cool and a great addition. glad we found this, thanks for sharing.

    2 years ago

  • greenleafboutique

    greenleafboutique says:

    Great tools!! Thank you!

    2 years ago

  • ittybittylove

    ittybittylove says:

    a real help! thank you to everyone behind it!

    2 years ago

  • ImTheRockLady

    ImTheRockLady says:

    Great information, thank you!

    2 years ago

  • mauidragonfly

    mauidragonfly says:

    Wonderful idea, setup is remarkable, love it...ALOHA...! ! !

    2 years ago

  • elemegibere

    elemegibere says:

    wonderful!

    2 years ago

  • TheJulReeBox

    TheJulReeBox says:

    I LOVE craft cult! thank you so much!!

    2 years ago

  • EGVintage

    EGVintage says:

    I just discovered craftcult. Thanks for making this available. What a time saver!

    2 years ago

  • WhimsicalWinston

    WhimsicalWinston says:

    Just getting my feet wet about new and better ways to advertise. Thank you!

    2 years ago

  • delightfuldaisy

    delightfuldaisy says:

    A great tool! Everything in one place! :)

    2 years ago

  • fairyfox

    fairyfox says:

    Great! I like the tool!

    2 years ago

  • StitchnStudio

    StitchnStudio says:

    Im addicted for sure.

    2 years ago

  • hollyhatchjewelry

    hollyhatchjewelry says:

    Just discovered your site - many thanks for the info!

    2 years ago

  • kueblerelves

    kueblerelves says:

    I found this helpful an much easier to understand than Google!

    2 years ago

  • GaLiMa

    GaLiMa says:

    I looove craftcult! Thank you for such a wonderful and helpful tool.

    2 years ago

  • BabySewPretty

    BabySewPretty says:

    Wow! I am so excited to find out about the Heartomatic! I am new to Etsy and have been trying to figure out which of my items were most popular. With the Heartomatic, it shows me with the click of a few keys on the keyboard. I LOVE HEARTOMATIC! Thanks!

    2 years ago

  • godsartwordbysusanb

    godsartwordbysusanb says:

    Awesome! I could get lost for days on this site. Susan B

    1 year ago

  • WrappedToPerfection

    WrappedToPerfection says:

    Sounds fantastic! I'm signing up today. Thank you SO much!

    1 year ago

  • BukiBuki

    BukiBuki says:

    JUST WHAT I NEEDED! x

    1 year ago

  • TheCraftyOnes

    TheCraftyOnes says:

    This is awesome! Thank you so much!

    1 year ago

  • sherbetwithsprinkles

    sherbetwithsprinkles says:

    I definately have to give this a go. Thanks for the info!

    1 year ago

  • AndisAccessories

    AndisAccessories says:

    Love the Craft Cult site. Very helpful tool!

    1 year ago

  • CreativeWorksofArt

    CreativeWorksofArt says:

    Thanks for the info!

    1 year ago

  • BagsnBling

    BagsnBling says:

    Thank you for all the info. Can't wait to start an ad. Thank you Etsy for all the help.

    1 year ago

  • chicclips

    chicclips says:

    craft cult is wicked cool

    1 year ago

  • SugarSugarScrub

    SugarSugarScrub says:

    That is pretty cool, I always wondered how to see which of my items are loved the most. Thanks!

    1 year ago

  • Ch7tina7

    Ch7tina7 says:

    I just discovered the craftcult site. Wonderful, ingenious, I will visit it regularly! ~Christina @ 7stars

    1 year ago

  • AnnaLela

    AnnaLela says:

    I use it Daily to see what is happening at my shop.

    1 year ago

  • BettysBeautyInBeads

    BettysBeautyInBeads says:

    I HEART the Heartomatic; fantabulous tool for quickly viewing and tracking hearts for your site, or checking out others. Oh, and a very cool widget for adding your listings to another Website (I plan to see if some friends will add mine to their site for added marketing). Craftcult is an excellent find. Try it, you'll like it!

    1 year ago

  • angpange

    angpange says:

    This is cool!

    278 days ago