Selling on Etsy - Is it For You? Get the Details Right Here!

Etsy is a wonderful marketplace for craftspersons. Actually, it used to be just for artisans selling work they made themselves but it has changed. You can now sell supplies and items as a third party. This has increased the selection as well as the competition. There has been some controversy over this as well as the increase in fees, but the forum still attracts thousands of vendors.

Anyone selling on Etsy.com has to consider the fees involved. There is a 20-cent USD listing fee and a 5% transaction fee for each sale. Any items paid for with PayPal incur other fees - 2.9% plus 30 cents. These fees should be accounted for when pricing items to ensure a profit is still earned.

Of course, there are fees to pay when using any forum. It is really a matter of what you are familiar and comfortable with. Also, when compared to creating your own website, depending on the number of sales you make, Etsy can be cheaper and more user-friendly. 

It is fairly easy to set up an Etsy shop. You create an account and your store using your preferred business or brand name. You can write your own return and exchange policy. The same applies to the privacy policy. You may also upload profile pictures, and so on. Once you are finished with these fine details, you may start listing your products.

Each listing can include numerous photos as well as a video. There is as much space for a product write-up as you need. It is advised that you include as many details as possible. The same applies to the number of pictures you upload. There are various options available when charging shipping - flat rates, by weight, and so on.

When the listings are completed, you may share them on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and more. Using these tools will increase your chance of sales.

For a person just starting out, this can be a great way to get some attention and sales. It is a lot cheaper than most website fees, which is why a lot of individuals use it starting out, to help build their brand. Some vendors, even after they create their own website, still use Etsy because of the following they have created. 


The key to using Etsy is consistency. It is recommended to have at least ten listings to make it easier to find your products. It's also advised to share the listings on different social media platforms. Choose to post great pictures of the products to attract more attention. Of course, offering excellent customer service is essential. Etsy has a page with these tips and more to help vendors get started and make as many sales as they can. Any vendor should take some time to read the page and other information given.

Before you sign up for Etsy, take some time to check out some of the shops. You will get an idea of what is available and how others have set up their shops.


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