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Some things look better with movement!

judi avatar
judi 5:29 pm Jan 16, 2013 EST
Many stores offer a quick video for certain designer items. Sometimes a purse with surprise compartments need video to set it apart from others. A leather bracelet gets more pow when on a moving arm or feather earrings a flirtatious appeal with a soft breeze. Seller would put the quick video together, get approval from Etsy management and pay a fee for a fit in to Etsy's new video link section. Some things look better with movement- movement crosses a line from still life to live action excitement. My daughter has a shop on Etsy and it's exciting for me to see items in person, but somehow in a photo. . . well, movement would add appeal and zing.

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Jennifer avatar
Jennifer from JennysTreasuresForU 5:31 pm Jan 16, 2013 EST
Some things do..I've created a youtube just for that,and put it in the description if I have a video.
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judi 6:01 pm Jan 16, 2013 EST
Utube is a great way, but when I'm looking on the Saks site and under certain photos it reads watch video- it's all there and makes things easier versus leaving a page and opening a new site. Nowadays it's about ease and convenience, leaving more browsing time after your customer has already stepped foot inside your shop. BTW- I checked out your shop and you're talented. Looks like you have fun with what you do.
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Ann from AnickasCottage 6:08 pm Jan 16, 2013 EST
Etsy has already even removed "Flash Options"as they are , like many on line Marketing sites, aiming towards the increase in the use of smart phone shoppers.Right now, as suggested...someone may provide a link to YouTube, as many do.
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Ann from AnickasCottage 6:11 pm Jan 16, 2013 EST
Ask your Daughter, and she would also tell you that Etsy offers options right across the Board free for everyone, the only thing they provide which is not free for all is "Search Ads".
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crochetgal from crochetgal 6:22 pm Jan 16, 2013 EST
Videos are a great way to sell your product. But Etsy is a marketing venue and not a video hosting site.

A simple link to YouTube should be sufficient.
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Fred Wilhelmsen from CopperPhoenixDesigns 6:33 pm Jan 16, 2013 EST
It'd be nice but when you think that it's already a challenge to get good photos, well, doing a good video would be 10 times harder - really. I fear most would be very disappointing in production value. Those that are quality work will take a lot of time and expertise. Things I appreciate but don't have the time or know how to offer myself.

judi avatar
judi 6:39 pm Jan 16, 2013 EST
Fred- You don't need video- your photos are great for your wares! Love your Doggie ID! Nice.
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Janet Howard from JHFabricCreations 6:50 pm Jan 16, 2013 EST
It's horrifying enough to have to try to get good still shots. I can't imagine how difficult it would be to make a video. Lol. They would be fun to watch though if done well.
Ann avatar
Ann from AnickasCottage 7:08 pm Jan 16, 2013 EST
If I had to produce Videos for my products..I would have to charge three times the asking price that they are now.

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