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Published on September 9, 2009 in How-To |
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Sellers, we want to see your beautiful shop makeovers using the new site feature Rearrange Your Shop. Post links to your before and after screenshots in the comments below.
Here are some fun ways Etsy Success subscribers are currently using the tool:
"I'm just popping in from the newsletter to say how much I love the new Rearrange Your Shop feature! I worked my own B&M store for over 15 years and changing the shelves and display cases was a daily requirement! Shelf by shelf and case by case, the store always looked fresh. Now that I only sell online, I'm ecstatic to apply the same marketing principle to my shop at Etsy!
I can:
- divide up groups of listed items
- move older stock to the front again
- create theme style pages
- create great mixes for pages 1-3 especially
- promote full pages on Twitter/Facebook etc so that the "new" page always looks new
These are just a few of the things now possible. But for sure, along with my constant listing on Etsy I'll now be constantly arranging the shelves!" — Etsy Vintage shop owner, anothertimeantiques
"I was one of the last'ies to get the rearrange your shop function, you know, on day three, but it really didn't matter because when I did, I honestly didn't know what to do with it! I just kinda switched some stuff around...but over the past few hours I have been rearranging like crazy! You see, I have some high priced items in my shop ($46-70) and some very low priced items ($2). Well, I never renew the $2 items, since you do that enough times and you won't make your money back once you sell them (and I would not list them if I didn't have the option to move them around my shop, but I'm getting there), so i renew the high priced items. Then I rearranged my whole shop by COLOR! This is great because the high priced items are still front and center in searches, but now the low-priced items are scattered throughout my shop once you get there. I've already seen an increase in views to the low priced items! Moral of the story: shop rearrangement is great!" — tootsweethandbags.etsy.com/
"This tool is amazing. I first found it useful when I sold a few shirts and lost the 'view' history that disappears when you re/list a new product. I love that I can put a highly viewed item first.
Also, I have many similar items that are offered in different colors, or for kids and adults. I love being able to group them together. I had an inquiry today from a mom who just bought a robosaurus tee for her four year old, and now saw that I have a adult version, which was previously buried on my, ahem, second page. That said, I'm sure that those with 12-page stores will use this feature.
Thanks again, the recent updates have been wonderful!" — holdentees.etsy.com
"Now I can place like items together, like my ceramic jewelry items, other ceramic items, silver jewelry & etc. It is awesome." — myriaddesign.etsy.com
"Danielle, I love Rearrange Your Shop! I brought somethig from my third page up to page one, and it sold the same day. Hooray! I've been waiting for this since I opened my shop last year." — cbartist
How are you using Rearrange Your Shop? Upload a before and after screenshot to your Flickr.com and tag it with EtsyRYS. Or you can let us know in the comments below by posting a link to a screenshot uploaded to your blog or website.
| Tags | before and after, How-To, HOW-TO, Rearrange Your Shop, Seller Handbook, selling, Shop Makeover Series, shop presentation, tips |
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147 comments Login to add your own!
lilworkerb
This is an incredible feature! The more personal we can make our shops, the more individual success we all have! I can't wait to reartange my shop!
foamywader
Check out page one is not done, but three on are...
paramountvintage
lorilooms
I'm sure I'll constantly play with this new feature! ;)
spacejam
Here are new re-arranged photos =)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/space_ja...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/space_ja...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/space_ja...
bylynnkrestel
love this new feature - as well as others etsy has been rolling out!!
wow, thanks!!
beenie2847
BeautifulSoaps
smashgirl
This is the one feature I couldn't wait for...THANKS!!! Love it!
KnitStorm
Very excited about this feature! Gonna see how I can gussy up my shop with it!
rathina
Before, was just in whatever order I had listed items I made, so I didn't think a screen shot was necessary. Here is a link to my rearranged shop and a few reasons why I arranged the shop the way I did in the description:
inkadinkadoodle
Love this feature, but too many possibilities - what a wonderful dilema. Been waiting for this - thank you!
louloudo
It is GREAT! And now I don't have to anally plan ahead exactly what I will list in what order so that it looks right, and then get a teeny bit sad when something is bought and it looks all wrong... hurray for 'rearrange your shop'! x
RussianDollDesigns
I've re-arranged mine by colour which I think is nice to look at but I can't tell if it's made any difference to vies yet!
Tias
Now
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...
Before
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...
Can you see from this? I don't think I am using it to its full potential but am working on it. :)
paisleybaby
Before:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...
After:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...
A lot of my fabrics are coordinates, so this feature is very helpful.
paisleybaby
Oh, just realized what I did isn't going to work LOL. Off to do it the right way!
OneClayBead
I LOVE this tool! My shop got that picked over look today with 6 sales, including some of my best photos and most current pieces.
Here is before:
http://easycaptures.com/9082706089
and here is after:
http://easycaptures.com/2798397698
As a former gallery manager, I know that being able to group intentional clusters of related pieces is so much more appealing. I'm low on items until my next kiln load and need to show people the best assortment possible. I like grouping by color, and using more white space around the busier pieces.
This is a wonderful tool- and lots of fun, too!
Jewelrybynala
posiesforlulu
ShaneLilyRain
Here is my before:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27755778...
Here is my after:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27755778...
Love this new feature :)
momochas
Before:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...
After playing with the color backgrounds:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...
LaurelCanyonBeads
imfromthewoods
lovelygifts
bellasparty
HAREandDRUM
The feature is awesome! I don't have the "before" screenshot (and not going back there!) but now I've rearranged by color and theme. My items flow from fall colors and themes through gothic and noir, homey and cozy, sapphires and seafoams, woodland and feathers to cottage style. I love how much more coherent everything looks.
owlonthesill
Here's my before (I had previously tried to color-coordinate my store by strategically renewing items of similar colors, heh):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/meowmong...
And here's my new and improved shop, it's so much easier to arrange things now!
IcingOnTheCupcake
I LOVE this new feature... here is one of my "after" pictures. I have to admit that I jumped on this feature as soon as it was released, so I don't really have a before picture!
ColorfulTherapy
Such an earthly wonder -- it's just so easy & most definitely a must !!
My new interface : http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...
mythunderstood
amoronia
EleanorsDesigns
Tried it. Rearranged a week ago and am waiting to see
if there are any results.
CaraKerrDesigns
Supa cool feature! I love to rearrange stuff anyway. It's definitely refreshing and a very smart move. THANKS
recycledwares
I love this feature, I used it twice. Here is my before and after:
DalkullanJewelry
beadinbythesea
I must admit I've been pretty intimidated by this feature. I've gone ahead and moved my items around and arranged by color, and similiar items and matched sets are now together. Thanks for the tips!
dragonhouseofyuen
well I have just spent quite a while trying to get my front page in order (only 6 more pages to go now :)
I did - feature items in pale pinks, then 2 rows of my sale items at the moment, then a row of my brightest bags as they were getting good ratings on craftweasel, then my baby hares in reds/whites, then my other plushs, a row of my popular grey hare cards and lastly another row of my sale items..
littlelittle
So excited!! I've always wanted to be able to do this and now I can!!! Etsy is the best:)
girltuesdayjewelry
I just started using this feature to bump things around and keep it looking fresh. I have yet to create an overall page look but I plan on doing so! Thank you Etsy for providing another great tool for us! Whoo hoo!!!!!!!!
thestapeliacompany
Thank you for offering this featuring. It really adds flexibility to my shop arrangement that wasn't there before. :)
hellobrowneyes
Artulia
thanks for sharing this helpful tool to keep our shops looking new!
hooraydesignshop
Hooray for this new feature! I just started my shop and already this new feature is available - love it.
designlab443
MadeByMarta
I arranged my shop by color and it looks amazing! Thank you for adding this feature!
corrnucopia
Love being able move things around. It's great to be able to renew yet not have to have that item as the first. Big THANKS!
branda
We decided to rearrange our store by colors. We love this new tool and we are receiving a lot of compliments!!!
Before: http://www.pickaloo.com/photos/09-10-...
After: http://www.pickaloo.com/photos/09-10-...
Thank you!!!
EJPcreations
VintageJamie
KateEmersonDesigns
OH!!! My How I LOOVVE this Feature. I love that I can put pieces that coordinate with each other together within the collection together.
Etsy Rocks!
pamwares
I haven't used this feature yet but I do look forward to having the option!
LBGstudio
Cool feature. . . can't wait til I have a fully stocked shop so I can really take advantage of it.
aBreathofFrenchair
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this feature! I don't have a "before" pic because I changed my shop around the second it became available!
Here's my after!
LuminousDreamDesigns
patspottery
I love this feature and have re-arranged my shop by color, but don't know how to get a screen shot. You can see the difference though, just by choosing last listed and then custom:>)
allisonmooney
I rearranged my shop, but after reading the article, I have a much better sense of how the feature could work to my advantage. Now I have some planning to do...
MagnoliaFern
This feature has done so much for my shop! I didn't relist some of the items I was most proud of due to their large inventories, I love this feature and my sales have doubled because of this new control!
Iammie
gretchenmist
it's a great new feature ~ will have to do a little more rearranging. it's great to have some of each type of work on the front page.
gretchenmist
ooh, i got inspired by this!!
before: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gretchen...
after: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gretchen...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gretchen...
veryverdant
I love having the new feature. I am able to have all my items grouped together with like items and I do not have to open seperate shops to showcase the type of gifts I make.
Great new feature!
littletank
xtwo
The re-arrange feature came up just as i was planning on revamping my shop :D so i changed a bunch of stuff around, re-shot my earrings, got a new banner. Check out how it looks now. The way i had it before was by last listed.
I was hoping something like this would come to our shops :D i love re-arranging my items :D
aaj083
I just LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT, I have different items in my shop so now I can group them, after I've added new items I can put them where I want and they are not all over the place, LOVE IT
FabricDestashSale
I've rearranged my shop into columns, so that fabric yardage is in the left column, fat quarters are in the center column, and general supplies & minky are in the right column. Easier to browse by item type.
KasaCollection
Morado
Cant tell you howmuch we loveeeeeee this feature!
http://twitter.com/MoradoShop
http://www.facebook.com/MoradoShop
SimpleTraditions
StudioCherie
Thank you so much for posting this. I am hoping to figure it out, and maybe seeing more of how others do it will help.
lilimandrill
Hey!
This tool is great!
BUT I CAN'T MAKE UP MY MIND NOW!
Before :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lilimand...
After, sort by CATEGORIES:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lilimand...
or after, sort by COLORS:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lilimand...
or after, sort by... whatever, just beautiful:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lilimand...
mrswoowoo
I love all the before/after posts above - think it's time to go and tidy my shop!
TenderLetters
CreekBedThreads
Here's mine! I was part of the test group, and have been experimenting for a while, I love it!
bytheway
Okay, another great way to spend (waste) time on Etsy! I love playing in my shop! Thanks for this awesome feature :)
dbabcock
I use this tool daily and LOVE it. I can group items easier and then make different and better use of my shop categories. And as I renew, I don't have to think about staying with a theme (e.g. glaze color or a particular product) since I can renew it and then move it to the appropriate page in my shop. This is a really, really, really, really great too. Thanks to everyone at Etsy who helped get it operational.
arosha
I love this feature!! Having an eclectic collection like I do, this feature is a life line. It has extremely upgraded the look of my shops!! Thank you !!
One suggestion for future development - It would be very useful to be able to switch whole pages! (move the whole 2nd page to the front etc). Hope you'll consider it for the next development phase.
SouthernGirlWeddings
This is such a fun feature! Thanks Etsy!
Here's my before:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...
and after:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...
MosaicTileBuffet
Isn't this feature just the coolest!!! It's going to make things so much easier! Thank you, Etsy ~~ GREAT teamwork!
LeelaBijou
It´s a wonderful tool!! Thank you so much for including it!
I have already played a couple of times with it and I LOVE IT!
nzjo
I don't have a before pic ,and i was a bit ho-hum about the whole feature....But i was totally inspired by OneClayBeads shop.
Loving it . Thanks!
lemuguet
I've used that tool quickly... I've finally grouped my items on the frontview. My site looks more neat and chic now.
It is easy and fun to use this tool. Thanks!
10eisha
Love it...though its definitely become another thing on the obsessive compulsive list!
joules
Could not be happier with the functionality of the feature! I'm so pleased that Etsy worked to bring this long-awaited tool to the shop owners. Roll out was very smooth! I'm using it to achieve maximum sparkle and shine, for my store's front page.
mrYen
greenthing
AuntBucky
We rearranged our shop minutes after this feature went live!
It is a great feature!
'made with love Aunt Bucky'
Aunt Bucky
creativitycards
This is such a great feature! Now if only I could decide on how to rearrange my shop!
patriciavidour
A great way to rearrange my paintings! And it works fast and easy!
Thank you!
curlygirldesigns
sharmadesigns
I love this feature! After considering customer feedback I decided to arrange my shop by color
MintyFreshFusions
How cool, I got it early and commented in the forum thread that I wished there were before/afters! I've unlisted most things temporarily, but it makes an amazing difference!
PatMcWhorter
How great! Like a lot of other Painters I paint series. Like Summer Leaves, 3 paintings that though sold separately, look best next to each other- so, now I can customize my shop to reflect that!
rachellucie
I'm loving it, just getting to grips with how to use it, rather than just random reshuffling. tips shared here are great, thanks for that too!
JenEcklundDesigns
I'm trying to keep my backgrounds consistent row to row. I'm still not sure if I should do that or mix it up some. Thoughts anyone? I sure do love playing with this new feature! Thanks Etsy!
Here's page 1:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...
paleorama
I love this feature!!!!
I can rearrange the items in my store by color, by holiday, by sale,and etc......Thanks for that!!!!!
artwithallie
EXCELLENT!!!
I've just had a fantastic time clicking, dragging, putting it here, placing it there and no I did not put it all back in the original layout.
Thanks Etsy!!
artwithallie
SquirrelyWhirls
Shucks, I don't have a before screen shot, but the new version I just rearranged is in **rainbow** order (as best I could achieve this).
I love the look this new feature allows!
KIMONOS
This is a dream come true...
It is very user friendly, almost like a game. I've rearranged my shop by the color. I think it worked out really well, since I am specialized in feathers. I tried to add different items other than feathers presented by a model, which I think made my more attractive.
The last page is a little bit like a storage still, but I am working on it. My goal is to post at least 3 new items a day...
Here is KIMONOS after the facelift...
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...
Thanks Etsy...
MABjewelry
This is such a great option and offers so many possibilities for sellers. Thank you so much. I'm sure it was a tricky thing to get working.
mademoisellemermaid
Love, love, love this feature!! It's so much fun to be able to "merchandise" now:) Before, I used to renew/not renew items just to keep them in the spot they were in my shop. I don't have to worry about that anymore. Thanks!!
WingsDove
I was able to rearrange my shop for a few days and really liked displaying a variety of buying options on the first page of my shop. The link to rearrange has not been visible for the past few days. ?????
kathiroussel
i am loving this feature-- i think everyone has been waiting with anticipation and it's met with highest expectations-- you guys rock!! thank you thank you thank you!!!
StoneDesignsbySheila
I love it! I put all my Fall jewelry on the front page.
BeadOnAString
yay! this is great!!
I've rearranged my jewelry everything by color, with the most relevant for the season on the first page. It looks SOOOOOOO much better!
thank you for making this option available!
modernfigurative
I have done the change in my nowvintage and now i am looking forward to doing it in my modernfigurative because i have many different things..sculptures, paintings, and cards..so i am pretty excited now to do this change.. i will have to take a screen shot first..thanks for the change!!
orsinimedici1951
We've begged for it and now ETSY has come through for its' sellers. We feel the LOVE!!!
A THOUSAND THANK YOUS!! I grouped all of my SCOTLAND AND MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS COLLECTION of cloches and RENAISSANCE PORTRAIT HATS on the first page, then silk ribbon embroidered pieces on the second, pillows, clothing, jewelry, and tote bags after those. It will be so nice to group by section now, especially when I add clothing and evening gowns for the holidays!! Unfortunately, I didn't get to take a before screen shot before I read this page!!
PawshCompanions
What an awesome new feature!! I was able to organize my themed items into corresponding groups so they weren't scattered throughout my store. THANK YOU, Etsy, for a job well done!! =)
dvinedesigns
LOVE IT! I have mine in groups - Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces and Supplies!! So Cool!
Thanks you so much!!
ElkeHutchens
What a great way to assure that my listings are themselves an
expression of my artistic vision. Thanks for the new tool!
AandOgarcia
I love it! It's so much fun arranging my vintage clothing by what season and style. Thank you
Korisma
sandrassatchels
The Rearrange feature has allowed me to group items that make it easy for customer to see all of same fabric in different sizes and types of items. Before if they wanted a newly introduced matching item, they would have to flip to another page. See how the Rearrange has helped customer locate coordinating pieces:
http://sandrassatchels.etsy.com
Thank you Etsy -- Great addition!!!
londicreations
LOVE,LOVE!! Kiss, Kiss! Mmmwwaahh!!!!
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...
demetgun3
my screen was fine now ...
more colorful
more fun:))
Thank you very much
For this innovation ...
after ->
TheJoyofColor
Thank you so much for this wonderful feature. Its so easy
and the shop look much more nicer and orgenized.
I don't have the "before"
but this is how it looks now
TheJoyofColor
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...
this is how it looks
lorirodgersart
This is so great! Thank you for the great advice! I have been just tweaking things daily and all these new ideas will help get me on a new track! I love this place!
Donauluft
This is a feature I often wanted in the past! Absolut great to have it now! Thanks !
angeloco
The new feature is great. I love it. And this article gave me some new ideas for the feature.
VintageHome
Just tried the 'rearrange your shop' feature and I love it! Stock rotation is so key to keeping the shop looking fresh and this is so easy to use. Thanks Etsy!
neelieileen
mulch
The new feature if great.. The fact that you can bring older merchandise to the front is wonderful. Thank you!
MetalheartDesign
let's see if i do the links correctly:
After: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...
Before:http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5188846&order=date_desc&page=1
MetalheartDesign
Oops! trying again:
michon
garbylicious
Thank you for adding this versatile feature!
efiwarsh
This is the one feature I couldn't wait for...THANKS!!!
Love it!
etil
Great Feature.
After:http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7622276&order=custom
AmaliArt
I love it, makes me feel more in controle about the look and feel of my store!
hayleybritt
Just listed my screen shots to my flickr account! I now have all my fall vintage front and center so that those who are in the mood for cooler weather will have an easy route to great autumn clothing and shoes. I love the feature. Thanks!
jenhough
i am new and LoVe any help getting people to look...that why i find this awesome! i am sure i am not alone
JustineJustine
it really is an amazing tool with amazing results! the feeling of being in a real shop and be able to touch and smell is coming closer :D
thank you etsy!
JeansVintageCloset
Sometimes, it is nice to place certain items together so that the viewers have variety, that may make then stay and peruse a little while longer, They perhaps like to return and see what is new
LadyLuLus
MyPatternedMind
rolanddesigns
it's a nice way to expose items that were in the back of the shop without having to relist
Lively
jbeaudet
This was a great feature to add. I can now make my shop look less cluttery! Now all we need is a feature to change multiple listing at one time.
starvingartistbazaar
before:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sighfoo/...
after. all pretty-like:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sighfoo/...
RedMapleStudioShop
This feature rocks! I have plenty of rearranging to do. Thank you Etsy!!
lainedesign
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I just opened my shop about a month ago and it was driving me crazy that I couldn't rearrange the items the way I wanted to. Turns out I could and just didn't know how :-) What a major improvement!!
HollybyGollie
Fantastic. I opened my shop last month and I desperately wanted these in a different order. Hooray!
missnatch
Thank you so much for this article. Very helpful!!
I'm still arranging my shop and will open soon.
Thank you!
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