As Etsy’s quintessential shoppers, EtsyPatrons Team members are a natural choice for this week’s Featured Buyers. They are constantly roaming the virtual shops of Etsy, and this week they share their wonderful finds, selected from some of Etsy’s newest artists. Hi, I’m Beverly of beachyrustica, Team Leader of EtsyPatrons. Our team began, as many do,… Continue reading
This Memorial Day weekend, I had the opportunity to head out to my home state, Connecticut (where I grew up in a small town, Cheshire) and meet a fantastic group of Etsy artisans at The Space, an arts and music venue in Hamden, CT. I was completely overwhelmed by the reception and enthusiasm of the… Continue reading
This Team Tip is to exchange Etsy Minis with another team! Use at least one blog post this week to highlight the exceptional handmade goods of another team — a complimentary Global Team’s work, or the wares of a Team from cross the country or around the world. You can contact the leader of the… Continue reading
There’s something new for animal lovers on Etsy! Founded in February 2008, Cruelty Free Etsy is a spankin’ new Team for those who make cruelty free products! Cruelty free means no animal testing was used to create or produce the material, and that the item itself is free of animal products or byproducts, including honey,… Continue reading
Many Teams get very excited about contests, challenges and competitions as a way to promote their Teams. Etsy admin love a good challenge and we’ve held some great contests, as well, but it’s important to make sure you’re abiding by local laws for your contests, no matter how big or small your Team. Before your… Continue reading
For this week, decide upon an across-the-board promotion for your Team. Pick the time span you’d like to conduct the promotion in — a weekend, several days during the week, perhaps only in the evenings for a couple weeks, whatever works best for your team — and then decide upon what the promotion will be…. Continue reading
Over here at Etsy Teams, we are working hard on a series of guides to help Teams throw wildly successful holiday promotions and events in the next few months. Stay tuned as we begin publishing guides on anything and everything related to taking full advantage of the holidays with your Etsy Team! How to Write… Continue reading
Did you know that you can make an Etsy mini to show off your team’s items? Our tip this week is to make an Etsy mini for your team that members can put on their individual blogs and web sites. If you don’t have one already, create an Etsy buyer account for your team. Then… Continue reading
The first step in promoting your Etsy Team for the holiday season is to take stock and start simple. Does each member of your team include a link in their email signature and personal blog to your Team’s blog, Treasury or Team page on Etsy? Members can also list the address of Team blogs and… Continue reading
A new Street Team is on the rise called Eco Etsy. The team concentrates on reducing, reusing and recycling. Members of the team work together to practice good environmental habits by way of recycled packaging, literature and other materials and raising awareness in their craft and personal lives as well. "We strive everyday to… Continue reading
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I try to buy organic and sustainable food because it's good for the world, and my health. However, whenever I find myself feeling too high and mighty, some Doritos always seem to help me dial it down a notch. Read more
