Saint Nicholas: The Story Behind the Myth
Yes, Virginia – there really is a Santa Claus.However, he’s not what you might think: you won’t find him hanging out at North Pole sweatshops, sipping triple-fudge espressos and cracking the whip on overworked persons of diminutive size. And contrary to what advertising says, he’s not the sweaty fat guy at the …
Seller How-to: Guiding Buyers with Shop Sections
So sellers: you've stocked your shop with holiday goodies, you've taken great photos, you've cleared your calendar, and you are ready for the holiday stampede. Your shop looks fly, and you need your customers to look at more than just your cute featured items. Enter shop sections. Help your customers hone in on …
Etsy Finds: Personalized Just For You
Etsy is the perfect place to find gifts that leave a lasting impression. In fact, many sellers specialize in custom and personalized gifts. Let your family and friends know you planned ahead this year by customizing your purchases (without breaking the bank!). Check out some of our selections below as well …
Gift Ideas: Personalized Gifts
To make the act of giving even more magical this holiday, think about personalizing your gift for that special someone. Your personal touch will add a special feeling which your recipient is sure to cherish and appreciate for years to come. There are so many different personalized gifts to choose from …
Fresh Shops: LuckyJackson
"I like the idea of working really hard at being happy and I think that you should surround yourself with things that reflect this, including art. I like making art that is fun, that you get a chuckle out of when you see it, a bit of nostalgia that everyone gets. I hope that my fellow Estians find that in my work!" — …
Happy Rosh Hashanah
The holiday has some beautiful symbolism and I found some items to illustrate that — honey, pomegranates, ram's horn. Happy Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year …
Seller How-to: Craft Fair Tips
You have spent many frenzied hours preparing your art and craft items for the craft fair, but does that mean you are really ready to make as much money as you can at the event? Probably not. As creatives, we tend to focus on our art and forget about everything else. (My house could fall down around me while I'm in …
Customer Care Tip: Creating a Reserved Listing
Dear Sellers, Wondering how to reserve a listing in your shop for an inquiring buyer? It's easy as pie! Here's how: 1) Edit your item listing by going to Your Etsy>Currently For Sale>Edit 2) Click the edit icon (pencil) next to your item's title to change the title. Here you want to boldly state that this listing is …
Service Tips for Sellers: The Buyers' Perspective
Dear Sellers,It's impossible to predict what each and every shopper will want from customer service — that's why sellers (and Etsy admin too) listen to buyers in order to glean insights into the shopper's experience. Etsy admin and sellers alike realize communication with our members is crucial to our …
