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How-To's from the Seller Blogosphere: greenbeanbaby's 10 Steps to a Successful Shop


Story by greenbeanbaby, Vanessa Published on February 4, 2008 in How-To	Photo by greenbeanbaby

What can you do to run a better Etsy shop? greenbeanbaby gives you her top 10 things to do in order to "run a successful etsy shop" and many of her ideas tie into blogging. In fact, her post is a great example of how blogging works. CRAFTzine blogged about her post, and that's how we here at the Storque found out about it! Get out there and give the world something beautiful/interesting/useful to get excited about!

"many of us like to create in some form, right?! and wouldn't it be wonderful if we could bring in oodles of dollars for making what we love?! well, while i am not an expert in this matter, i DO have a few opinions and ideas on how to run a successful etsy shop..."

So check it her full post and give the Storque a shout in the comments below if you keep a blog...

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Feb. 4, 2008 at 5:06 p.m.

capitolagirl

Great article! As a new shop owner, I really like seeing these kinds of how-to-tips! Thanks for sharing greenbeanbaby's tips with us today!

Feb. 4, 2008 at 5:06 p.m.

jperegrine

I blog at:

art*play*possibility
http://jperegrineart.typepad.com

Feb. 4, 2008 at 5:09 p.m.

capitolagirl

Like your collage and paper art jperegrine!

I blog at: www.capitolagirl.com

Feb. 4, 2008 at 5:11 p.m.

beetlegirldesign

This was a wonderful article, and so fun to look at too!

I blog at
http://beetlegirl.typepad.com/

Feb. 4, 2008 at 5:12 p.m.

Stockton

Great article!

Yes, I have two actually (I have written about a bunch of etsy sellers in the first one):

http://www.stocktonandco.com/blog

http://www.do-nothing-machine.com/pocket

Feb. 4, 2008 at 5:17 p.m.

melissakate

I do!
http://melissakatecrafty.blogspot.com

Feb. 4, 2008 at 5:24 p.m.

munieca

Ellia what a great article!! This is very helpful! I do not have a year as seller yet, and I did some tips that you say.. I must try others!
Thanks!

Feb. 4, 2008 at 5:26 p.m.

idyllhands

What a great article! I'm always in search of tips of the trade to help me make my shop better and better each week.

I blog here:

http://knittinghands.blogspot.com

Feb. 4, 2008 at 5:28 p.m.

lupin

Nice tips :)
Blogging is so important! I blog at http://bugsandfishes.blogspot.com

Feb. 4, 2008 at 5:37 p.m.

ArgyleWhale

Thanks for an article full of helpful hints!

Here is my blog:
http://argylewhale.blogspot.com/

Feb. 4, 2008 at 5:40 p.m.

hobocampcrafts

great job green bean! Your work rocks.

I blog here: http://hobocampcrafts.blogspot.com/

Feb. 4, 2008 at 6:08 p.m.

PoPkO

thanks for the article!
i find my blog is very helpful to my buyers who are looking for more information about me, new sales events and i also have a mailing list sign up there.

http://popko.blogspot.com

Feb. 4, 2008 at 6:19 p.m.

HiJinx

Thank you greenbeanbaby for this very insightful article. I've found some great ideas I would like to try. I've worked in advertising for over 20 years and this goes to show, there's always room to learn more. New ideas for a new medium. Thank you.

Feb. 4, 2008 at 6:25 p.m.

gemmafactrix

My blog is not only about my work, but my daily life, both in the studio and out, and I find this helps keep people interested - I'm not just blogging to sell them something. My sidebar items and links contain interesting websites and craft related resources, and I'll have my first podcast up within the month:

http://gemmashop.typepad.com

Feb. 4, 2008 at 6:36 p.m.

girlsavage

Cute and wonderful article!
I also blog...a little of what i do with girlsavage and a little of my life tid-bits too.
http://girlsavage.wordpress.com/

Feb. 4, 2008 at 6:42 p.m.

wittyworkshop

great article! I have two blogs (and NO SPARE TIME! hehe);

creative-news-about witty workshop-giveaway(the january one just passed):
http://pot-aux-roses.blogspot.com

and my business-tip blog:
http://bitethebusiness.blogspot.com

Feb. 4, 2008 at 7:12 p.m.

choklit

Thanks for the hot tips! Quite timely because I'm just starting to build up stock to fill up my Etsy shop and in support of that, I'm a total newbie to the blogoshpere:

http://choklitchanteuse.blogspot.com/

Thanks for inspiring!

Feb. 4, 2008 at 7:35 p.m.

GreenSpaceGoods

Nice article :) We have a ways to go, but our blog is rockin'!
http://greenspacegoods.blogspot.com/

Feb. 4, 2008 at 7:50 p.m.

bluevalentinepress

Blogging is a big commitment but it's a great way to market yourself and others, to share your ideas, and projects, and get your dose of writing. I keep a blog, and I promise it won't make you sad! http://rightoutloudhandmades.blogspot...

Feb. 4, 2008 at 8 p.m.

MissAvocado

Good article. I keep a blog. Mostly it keeps me motivated and creative, but I think it's fun to be able to show readers the process behind the art/craft you create:

http://www.theodesign.com/blog

Feb. 4, 2008 at 8:06 p.m.

aplanetnamedjanet

Yes, posting in the comments is a good way to get your name out there. Tho normally not as blatantly as I am about to do. :-)

http://aplanetnamedjanet.blogspot.com

Feb. 4, 2008 at 8:13 p.m.

KiWiCuties

Aw, yay! Greenbean Baby rules...rule.

Feb. 4, 2008 at 8:21 p.m.

time2cre8

Nice set of tips! There were some links in there I'd never explored, so I have a lot of reading to do.

I have a blog, but I don't post in it as often as I should...
:-)
http://time2cre8.blogspot.com

Feb. 4, 2008 at 8:49 p.m.

mayerainbride

great article. i have some new ideas now. Thanks a bunch.

here's my blog:

http://mayerain.typepad.com

Feb. 4, 2008 at 8:49 p.m.

whimsydaisy

Thanks for the info! I love blogging!

http://whimsybooks.livejournal.com/

Feb. 4, 2008 at 8:50 p.m.

sweetpepita

Nice! Thanks, Greenbean Baby!

You can read all about adventures with Sweet Pepita here...
http://sweetpepitaclothing.blogspot.com/

and the still shiny new Baltimore Etsy Street Team right here...
http://baltimore-etsy.blogspot.com/

Feb. 4, 2008 at 8:51 p.m.

ColibriDreams

Great article!

I have a blog about my life and about what I make. I never thought blogging would be so much fun!

http://www.colibridreams.blogspot.com/

Feb. 4, 2008 at 8:53 p.m.

ColibriDreams

Great article!

I have a blog too, I write both about my creations and about my life. I never thought blogging would be so much fun! Here's mine:

http://www.colibridreams.blogspot.com/

Feb. 4, 2008 at 8:54 p.m.

ColibriDreams

Sorry for repeating, my first post didn't seem to show up...

Feb. 4, 2008 at 9:12 p.m.

selflesh

I mostly blog about my current work in progress, and my Etsy posts. In the past I've posted about all sorts of things, my life, other artists, etc. However, this year I decided I would focus my blog on my work, and save my flickr stream for posting about my daily life, etc.

http://www.selflesh.blogspot.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/selflesh/

It's all a work in progress...
xo
>s

Feb. 4, 2008 at 9:44 p.m.

purekatherine

http://purekatherine.blogspot.com

Yup, I blog. Lately about silly things like celebrities that I look like, but sometimes about things that actually have to do with something as well!

Feb. 4, 2008 at 9:47 p.m.

art4friends

yay! i love these kind of articles!

http://www.art4friends.blogspot.com

well done! thanks for the advice!

Feb. 4, 2008 at 10:43 p.m.

wonting

http://wonting.etsy.blogspot.com

I blog about things that inspire me, including my fellow etsians.

Feb. 4, 2008 at 11:49 p.m.

Melindamilkshake

That was so nice and inspiring. It's great that greenbeanbaby took the time to do something that helps and inspires others!

Feb. 4, 2008 at 11:53 p.m.

ofpaperandthread

Great article :-)

Here's my blog -
www.ofpaperandthread.blogspot.com

Feb. 5, 2008 at 12:04 a.m.

WickedDiana

That was great for inspiration and motivation. Makes me really excited about my own shop! :)
Http://dianalevinart.com/illustration

Feb. 5, 2008 at 1:41 a.m.

auroramae

Thank you Greenbeanbaby! I have learned some great things, found some way fun blogs, and hearted some wonderful shops!!!
I am not much of a writer, but I lives to take pictures. So my blog is my life in pictures www.auroramaeh.blogspot.com

Feb. 5, 2008 at 1:50 a.m.

jenrosesegrest

Greenbeanbaby thanks for the wealth of information. I cruised by illustration friday already, neat site, thanks for the heads up. I love your work, cute style,
www.jenrosesegrest.blogspot.com

xoxox jen

Feb. 5, 2008 at 2:03 a.m.

SweetWolf

here is my not-so-super-exciting-blog, but that's me! maybe i will get interesting, who knows!
http://ultratrixie.blogspot.com/

Feb. 5, 2008 at 2:54 a.m.

JewelRee

http://www.jewelree.vox.com

Feb. 5, 2008 at 2:59 a.m.

pomly

Greenbeanbaby, your work is so cute! Thanks for sharing your tips!
http://pomly.livejournal.com

Feb. 5, 2008 at 4:08 a.m.

JewelRee

Opps my new blog!

http://jewel-ree.blogspot.com/

Feb. 5, 2008 at 7 a.m.

donnapool

Great advice for all Etsy sellers! I have a blog or two myself:

http://ddpool.blogspot.com
http://ddpool.vox.com

Feb. 5, 2008 at 8:15 a.m.

TwistedThicket

I have a blog that needs some serious love these days:
http://twistedthicket.blogspot.com

Feb. 5, 2008 at 8:38 a.m.

Doucepoints

I love the series on how to improve your shop! There is always something in there that I can use.
My blog is
http://doucepoints.typepad.com/muriel...

Feb. 5, 2008 at 8:48 a.m.

6timemomma

I am using my blog to challenge myself to be more productive. You can find me here:
http://atcloserangephotography.blogsp...

Feb. 5, 2008 at 9:11 a.m.

stilettoheights

I blog about everything, my art, my puppy, my life, my boyfriend, celeb gossip...

I actually just posted my 400th entry!!

http://stilettoheights.blogspot.com

Feb. 5, 2008 at 9:28 a.m.

jamieribisi

I blog about our artist retreat's renovations here: http://www.sweetlandretreat.com

Feb. 5, 2008 at 9:32 a.m.

spaceoddities

great information!

i blog about what i've been working on, what i'm inspired by, and other random tidbits:
http://www.crafttherapy.blogspot.com/

Feb. 5, 2008 at 9:32 a.m.

Happiknits

Thank you for the very informative article, I blog at
www.happiknits.blogspot.com
just little blurbs about knitting and life :)

Feb. 5, 2008 at 9:59 a.m.

jen1kanobi

what a great article!!!

I do keep blog here: jen1kanobi.blogspot.com

but i find it really hard to keep up... esp. when life takes its little busy twists and turns :}

Feb. 5, 2008 at 10:15 a.m.

imogeneANDannie

thanks for the article!
I'm at http://www.imogene.org/blog

Feb. 5, 2008 at 10:54 a.m.

polkadotcreations

I blog at http://www.polkadotcreations.com/blog

I think having an engaging blog is very helpful to success - people who are familiar with you, and enjoy what you have to say are more likely to shop with you.

Feb. 5, 2008 at 11:33 a.m.

rubyreusable

Thanks for the tips, really well written and beautiful lay out!

I have been blogging since July 2006 : Olympia Dumpster Divers

I have been making and sometimes selling art like all my life, I also teach classes and workshops, but I just started an Etsy shop in January, as well as a flick page, I really appreciate all the help I can get! love, etc Ruby

http://rubyreusable.com/artblog/

Feb. 5, 2008 at 12:22 p.m.

lostintheforest

great article!

http://lost-in-the-forest.blogspot.com

Feb. 5, 2008 at 1:43 p.m.

theloveliestbloom

great article, reminds me that i need to be patient while building up my shop.

i blog here: www.theloveliestbloom.blogspot.com

Feb. 5, 2008 at 2:11 p.m.

SimplyWired

Thank you, this was a great post! I like the idea about the giveaways...I can see one of those happening on my blog in the near future.

See it here: http://simplywiredcustomjewelry.blogs...

I have a tutorial for posting an Etsy Mini to Blogger, as well as tips for newbies on promoting their shop.

Feb. 5, 2008 at 3:01 p.m.

emilyaugust

go go distro!

Feb. 5, 2008 at 3:02 p.m.

emilyaugust

hey my HTML disappeared.

http://www.gogodistro.com

Feb. 5, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.

RGCreations

Nice article and as my hubby always says: effort = results

Heres my blog
www.rebeccasannex.blogspot.com

Feb. 5, 2008 at 7:58 p.m.

FreckledPink

Great tips. It may take me awhile to implement them, but I'll get there!

My blog: http://www.freckled-pink.blogspot.com

Feb. 5, 2008 at 7:59 p.m.

munieca

My blog is alredy up, so now I can show it

www.munieca.com

Feb. 5, 2008 at 8:29 p.m.

LindaErzinger

I blog about my process...currently painting acrylic on both sides of upcycled plexiglas.

http://linda-erzinger.livejournal.com/

Feb. 5, 2008 at 10:50 p.m.

fashiongreentbags

I blog about environmental concerns and thoughts about same.

http://www.fashiongreentbags.blogspot...

Feb. 5, 2008 at 11:04 p.m.

greenbeanbaby

wow, EVERYONE THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT.... BIGGGG HUGGGGSSSS!!! i really hope the article helps out and will keep us all encouraged... my etsy is currently down but by the spring it will be up and running :) it DOES take work and goodness knows, alot of coffee but fellow bloggers and etsy-ers make it worthwhile :)

thank you again and best wishes to you ALL :)

xoxo, ellia

Feb. 6, 2008 at 2:19 a.m.