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StudentPermalink Reply by ChinaCat Sunflow on March 29, 2011 at 9:49pm

I have had my etsy shop open for a year now and have only recently been getting alot of business (things really started picking up after christmas time) I find that posting new items regularly, every few days, will keep your shop fresh in search results and bring in more customers! You can check me out here cosmicsunflow.etsy.com ! :)

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Permalink Reply by Rachel Bond on March 31, 2011 at 5:17pm

Just opened up shop

http://www.etsy.com/shop/PneumatiCustoms

http://www.etsy.com/shop/PneumatiCustoms?ref=pr_shop

 

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StudentPermalink Reply by Tangled Macrame on March 31, 2011 at 6:26pm

Love your decals, Rachel!

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Permalink Reply by Rachel Bond on March 31, 2011 at 8:01pm

Thanks! It's just the icing on the cake for whats to come

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Permalink Reply by Leilani Berry on May 10, 2011 at 7:36pm

I found your shop from this discussion!! Yah, I'm so excited!!

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Permalink Reply by Rachel Bond on May 12, 2011 at 10:21am

Nice, I've created that custom listing for you. It was fun!

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Permalink Reply by cosmickittyz on April 2, 2011 at 10:59pm

I loooove etsy. I've had 2 shops, but just running one now. Knitted accessories, jewelry, hoops, and other cute makings. More stuff to come. Look me up - CosmicVibrations

 

Peace & love.

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StudentPermalink Reply by Erin on April 3, 2011 at 7:35am

I've been open for a little over a month now and business just keeps picking up. I've noticed that if you keep it under $20 people are more likely to buy and hair accessories and jewelry are really popular right now, especially FEATHERS!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/foryourdaysdream

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StudentPermalink Reply by Tangled Macrame on May 14, 2011 at 11:56am

I've got FEATHERS:

 

hair clip - http://www.etsy.com/listing/73904242/heras-feathers-hair-clip

 

matching feather armbands - http://www.etsy.com/listing/73772249/heras-hands-hemp-and-feather-a...

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StudentPermalink Reply by Tangled Macrame on May 10, 2011 at 11:54am

Hey hoopers! I launched my Etsy store this week if ya'll would like to check it out. Thank you so much for your feedback. I've really enjoyed peeking through your shops too. If you're interested in TRADING, let me know!

 

Behold! Tangled Macrame!

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StudentPermalink Reply by Lindsay Nova* on May 10, 2011 at 1:46pm

I've been running my Etsy store for about a year and a half now and have had 66 sales which averages out to about 3-4 per month. Sometimes it seems like things are going really slow, and then they pick up for a little while.

 

When I first opened it, I did some advertising on Facebook, Google, and YouTube for a month or two but it got too costly. Now I have it linked to my website Nova Hoops and my Facebook Fan Page and I think that's pretty useful.

 

I've noticed with my store that a lot of people buy my budget hoops. I also have some non hoop items that I've tried to push more but not with much luck. In the beginning I also did a lot of discounts and discounted shipping, and since I've raised my prices I think I've had less sales, but I'm okay with it. I honestly do more business on eBay, but I still love Etsy.

 

I think having good photos, and a variety of them, is very helpful. Good communication with your buyers and anyone who messages you (obviously). And I think consistent pricing is helpful too.

 

Here is my store:

 

Nova Hoop Designs

 

Good luck with you new store opening!

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Permalink Reply by Rachel Bond on May 10, 2011 at 6:52pm

love your logo!

 

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