$700 Billion Bail Out Cramping Your Style?
Many folks are shuddering at the thought of gifting in the upcoming holidays and wondering how to manage. And while some families and friends are deciding to go without exchanging gifts, we here at Etsy want to urge those who will be shopping to consider supporting independent artists and crafters …
Etsy in the Press: Creative Ventures
June has been buzzing with talk of crafty entrepreneurship. Where to begin? How about Sydney Stoyan's heart warming tale of her Etsy experience in the National Post? It is our favorite kind of story: buyer needs necklace, buyer finds Etsy, buyer meets seller, they start a friendship. Buyer goes on to form …
Handmade Weddings: The Sales Results, Happily Ever After
We chose handmade weddings as a month-long series for a lot of reasons: There are tons of different aspects of a wedding that can be handmade, the styles are almost infinite, and there are tons of fabulous wedding items on Etsy. That's all great, but we also wanted to see whether or not an in-depth series would …
Can't Post New Listings? Overdue Etsy Bill
At 7pm EST tonight (Midnight UTC), some Etsy sellers may have a confused look on their faces. If you have overdue bills — as described in this post — you will not be able to list new items until you pay. We know there are many of you out there! You haven't been reading the announcements!Or, perhaps you don't have the cash …
Last-minute Gifts or Ways to Entertain Younger Relatives
Remember when Great Uncle Al used to amaze you when you were little by pulling a quarter out of his ear? The time has come. Now it's your turn to do small miraculous things with legal tender!Enjoy this video, courtesy of abitabite. These make great last minute stocking stuffers or Christmas tree ornaments …
Etsy in the Press: Behind the Money with Rokali
"I have mixed feeling about pretty much everything in life." — Robert Kalin.Rob was interviewed by Behind the Money about cash flow matters and Etsy. Get the inside scoop on investors, not-selling-out, and the passion that drives Etsy founders. Plus, Rob's wardrobe is courtesy of RuffeoheartslilSnoty, who …
The Well-Informed Consumer: Shams Revealed!
Hey there rubes!As you may or may not know, there are a lotta tricksters out there looking to separate the fool (that's you) from his money. Well, I'm here to make sure they don't succeed! I'm gonna offer up some advice on how you can better spot and avoid frauds, scams and various forms of flim-flammery online.Today …
