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For more sales, Back-link your items!

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darshanpottery says

The top sellers back link all their items. I am just beginning to do this. For example:at the end of this description of one of my pottery mugs, I include a link back to my mug section.

www.etsy.com/listing/50571099/royal-mugs-blue

This makes it easier for those browsing the shops to further see my products. It reduces my bounce-rate.

Michael
Darshanpottery.etsy.com
(another example of a back-link)

Posted at 5:41am Jul 13, 2010 EDT

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Earthystyle says

Also add in a related link, like darshanpottery you could add 'mug goes great with this pitcher' or whatever. This is an example of what I do:

www.etsy.com/listing/49376000/reconstructed-canvas-tote-black

thanks for the back-link tip, I will try it :)

Posted at 5:51am Jul 13, 2010 EDT

darshanpottery says

Thanks Earthstyle,
That is a good idea

Posted at 5:58am Jul 13, 2010 EDT

BlueManateeButtons says

yes, very important!

Posted at 6:04am Jul 13, 2010 EDT

JanetCrowley says

Hi Earthstyle

Are you allowed to mention your website or a blog off Etsy? I thought I saw somewhere that was frowned upon. But I will for sure link back to the main shop. That is excellent.

Posted at 6:10am Jul 13, 2010 EDT

petalbelles says

Someone else mentioned that recently and I added it to all my postings. Whoever thought of this was genius! Thanks, darshanpottery, for bringing this valuable and absolutely simple technique for having our customers get "lost" in our stores.

Posted at 6:10am Jul 13, 2010 EDT

newhopebeading says

I'm a backlinker... LOL sometimes when applicable to both shop and section... see

www.etsy.com/listing/50949500/fine-silver-initial-necklace-pmc-one

Posted at 6:12am Jul 13, 2010 EDT

Earthystyle says

Hi JanetCrowley, yes you can link to your site or blog as long as you are not selling the same items as in your etsy shop. My site uses the etsy mini tool, so all my items brings the buyer right back to etsy, if they want to buy anything.

Posted at 6:18am Jul 13, 2010 EDT

KrissysWonders says

backlinking is a great idea. I have a variety of different things in my shop, so it is a big help.

Posted at 6:26am Jul 13, 2010 EDT