I have been selling on Etsy on 2008 (here’s my shop) – but if I was starting a new shop TODAY, this is the exact system I would follow. I have an 8-step system for you to follow to start an Etsy shop from scratch and ensure you set yourself up to GROW your shop this year! You can listen to the podcast below, or on your fave podcast app – or you can watch it on YouTube! Watch on YouTube… Support the show You can make a secure donation (of the amount of your choice) via the Paypal button below. Each donation helps cover the cost of hosting, show-note writing, research, interviewing, record ..read more

I started my handmade business in 2008, and have been fully self-employed since 2010. Today I’m sharing 10 truths about what it takes to run a handmade business. You can listen to the podcast below, or on your fave podcast app – or you can watch it on YouTube! Watch on YouTube… Support the show You can make a secure donation (of the amount of your choice) via the Paypal button below. Each donation helps cover the cost of hosting, show-note writing, research, interviewing, recording, editing, etc. etc. In short – it helps to cover the time and financial costs of putting together a free we ..read more

There are some quick and easy things you can do to increase your chances of making amazing, viral Instagram Reels. In this podcast and video, I share 6 tips (PLUS one bonus marketing idea you’ve probably never thought of before!). ALSO! If you’re a member of the Thriver Circle – we’re having a Reels Challenge in the Circle starting December 5th! For 7 days, we’re going to commit to posting Reels to our Insta feeds – and every day during the challenge I’m going to be giving you tips and advice on how to make better Reels inside the Circle community. Find our more right here if you want to joi ..read more

This is a podcast prompted by a recent email from a Thriver, who wondered whether someone they knew was breaking the rules by reselling on Etsy. Turns out – the person probably wasn’t, and I explain why today. Get your FREE Etsy Resources ?Etsy Keyword Planner ?Etsy Quick-Start Guide ?Etsy SEO Cheat Sheet You can listen to this podcast below, or on your fave podcast app – or you can watch it on YouTube! Watch on YouTube… Support the show You can make a secure donation (of the amount of your choice) via the Paypal button below. Each donation helps cover the cost of hosting, show-note writ ..read more

There are some simple tweaks you can make to your online handmade shop to get more sales this Christmas season! In today’s video & podcast I outline 5 such changes you can make – let me know in the comments if you try any of them out! Get your FREE Etsy Resources ?Etsy Keyword Planner ?Etsy Quick-Start Guide ?Etsy SEO Cheat Sheet You can listen to this podcast below, or on your fave podcast app – or you can watch it on YouTube! Watch on YouTube… Support the show You can make a secure donation (of the amount of your choice) via the Paypal button below. Each donation helps cover the co ..read more

There is a lot to understand about the Etsy search algorithm… ….BUT you can simplify things a lot by asking the one simple question I outline in today’s podcast/video. Start with the basics, and you’ll be leagues ahead of many other people straight away! Get your FREE Etsy Resources ?Etsy Keyword Planner ?Etsy Quick-Start Guide ?Etsy SEO Cheat Sheet You can listen to this podcast below, or on your fave podcast app – or you can watch it on YouTube! Watch on YouTube… Support the show You can make a secure donation (of the amount of your choice) via the Paypal button below. Each donation he ..read more

I’ve been selling on Etsy since 2008, and self-employed full-time since 2010. I’ve been teaching other makers how to succeed with an online handmade biz since 2012, and today, I’m sharing 10 top tips for crafting a stellar Etsy shop! Want to finally SET UP SHOP online? My 30-day course that will teach you a system to successfully set up your online handmade store – on Etsy or elsewhere! Find out more here. Get your FREE Etsy Resources ?Etsy Keyword Planner ?Etsy Quick-Start Guide ?Etsy SEO Cheat Sheet You can listen to this podcast below, or on your fave podcast app – or you can watch it on ..read more

If you find yourself trying over and over to start a handmade business, but never quite getting it off the ground, you might be making one of 5 HUGE mistakes! Want to finally SET UP SHOP online? My 30-day course that will teach you a system to successfully set up your online handmade store – on Etsy or elsewhere! Find out more here. Get your FREE Etsy Resources ?Etsy Keyword Planner ?Etsy Quick-Start Guide ?Etsy SEO Cheat Sheet You can listen to this podcast below, or on your fave podcast app – or you can watch it on YouTube! Watch on YouTube… Support the show You can make a secure donatio ..read more

New for 2022 – Etsy is introducing the Purchase Protection Program! What is it? Will you be eligible (it’s tricky). How many times can you use it? How will it work? Let’s dive in… Get your FREE Etsy Resources ?Etsy Keyword Planner ?Etsy Quick-Start Guide ?Etsy SEO Cheat Sheet You can listen to this podcast below, or on your fave podcast app – or you can watch it on YouTube! Watch on YouTube… Support the show You can make a secure donation (of the amount of your choice) via the Paypal button below. Each donation helps cover the cost of hosting, show-note writing, research, interviewing, r ..read more

Today I’m going to share 6 ways you can find and refine keywords for your Etsy shop listings! Getting the right keywords is a CRUCIAL part of achieving success in Etsy search – so it’s something you really need to understand. Three tools I recommend: ? Sale Samurai (aff link): – get 20% off with the code: jessvanden (make sure it’s all in lowercase!) ?E-rank ?Marmalead UPCOMING LIVE WORKSHOP: How to Discover your Ideal Keywords – Online Workshop for Makers & Etsy Sellers. Get your FREE Etsy Resources ?Etsy Keyword Planner ?Etsy Quick-Start Guide ?Etsy SEO Cheat Sheet You can listen ..read more