??Join the #1 Etsy Community on the PLANET! IT’S FREE! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/communitysignup A positive community of like-minded Etsy sellers working together to grow their businesses. Don’t worry there are no spammers, scammers, or negativity inside ? ?Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook- Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess ?Etsy Quickstart Free Guide- A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quicks ..read more

Etsy vs. Goimagine: A David vs. Goliath Showdown   Ranked Categories:   Mission/Business:    • Goimagine: Donates profits to charities helping children, such as Horizons for Homeless Children and Relief Nursery, and exclusively supports handmade items. Rating: 5  • Etsy: Profits are directed to shareholders, impacting seller and buyer experiences. No longer exclusively handmade. Rating: 1   Seller User Experience:    • Goimagine:  • Lacks integrated shipping labels.  • No promotional coupons for conversions.  • Requires Stripe for payments ..read more

??Join the #1 Etsy Community on the PLANET! IT’S FREE! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/habcommunity A positive community of like-minded Etsy sellers working together to grow their businesses. Don’t worry there are no spammers, scammers, or negativity inside ?   Starting, building, and growing an Etsy shop can feel overwhelming. It’s easy to get lost in the big picture, especially when revenue goals seem out of reach. But what if I told you that breaking down these goals into manageable steps could make all the difference? Let’s dive into how you can average one sale a day or more on Ets ..read more

In this episode, we dive deep into the true costs of selling Print On Demand (POD) products on Etsy. Discover how much profit you can actually make and get all the crucial information to avoid losing money when starting your POD business. Many sellers overlook important factors that can impact their earnings. I also emphasize that POD is not an easy, passive, or get-rich-quick venture. Learn the realities and prepare yourself for success!   ??Join the #1 Etsy Community on the PLANET! IT’S FREE! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/habcommunity A positive community of like-minded Etsy sellers ..read more

??Join the #1 Etsy Community on the PLANET! IT’S FREE! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/habcommunity A positive community of like-minded Etsy sellers working together to grow their businesses. Don’t worry there are no spammers, scammers, or negativity inside ? Curious about the costs of selling on Go Imagine compared to Etsy? Let’s break it down!  Go Imagine Pricing: • Transaction Fee: 5% of the total cost (including shipping) • Stripe Processing Fee: 2.9% + $0.30 • Membership Fees: • Launch: $2.50/month for 20 listings • Thrive: $5/month for 200 listings • Mosaic: $10/month for 1,000 li ..read more

Choose Your Own Etsy Adventure Here   How Much Does It Cost to Start on Etsy? Curious about the costs of starting an Etsy shop? Let’s break it down: Etsy Fees:  • Listing Fee: $0.20 per item for 4 months, charged every time you list or relist an item.  • Transaction Fee: 6.5% of the order total (including shipping and gift wrapping).  • Processing Fee: Varies by country, but in the US it’s 3% + $0.25 per transaction. Example:  • Item Price: $25  • Shipping Cost: $5 (paid by customer)  • Total Fees: 9 ..read more

??Join the #1 Etsy Community on the PLANET! IT’S FREE! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/habcommunity A positive community of like-minded Etsy sellers working together to grow their businesses. Don’t worry there are no spammers, scammers, or negativity inside ? In today’s episode, I’m diving into the customer journey and how to leverage it to boost your sales. We’ll explore the front end of the journey, focusing on attracting customers to your Etsy shop and listings. Then, we’ll discuss the back end, where we entice customers to make a purchase. Finally, we’ll cover the repeat customer journey ..read more

??Join the #1 Etsy Community on the PLANET! IT’S FREE! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/habcommunity A positive community of like-minded Etsy sellers working together to grow their businesses. Don’t worry there are no spammers, scammers, or negativity inside ..read more

??Join the #1 Etsy Community on the PLANET! IT’S FREE! https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/com... A positive community of like-minded Etsy sellers working together to grow their businesses. Don’t worry there are no spammers, scammers, or negativity inside ? Hey everyone, welcome back to the podcast! In today’s episode, we’re diving into Etsy’s recent announcement about retiring its old listing form. If you’re an Etsy seller, this update is crucial for you. Etsy has decided to retire the old listing form that many of us have used to list items for sale. But don’t worry, they’ve assured us that we ..read more

  Hey everyone, in today’s episode, we’re diving into why your Etsy shop might not be performing as well as you’d like and what you can do about it. Etsy has a whopping 7 million sellers and 92 million buyers. That’s a lot of competition, but also a huge pool of potential customers. Your goal is to attract and convert as many of those buyers to your shop as possible. Here’s how: First, you need to offer something to a clearly defined niche with high demand. If you’re not targeting an in-demand niche, you’re setting yourself up for failure. No demand means no sales—plain and simple. Next ..read more