Wow! I'm glad I checked out this post because there is some awesome stuff on here!! As a newbie, I totally love hearing what older sellers have to say!
I have yet to do an in-shop promotion... but when/if I do, I'll have a lot of good advice to l...
Well, I don't agree with HAVING to send anything extra. You get what you paid for. It is completely up to you whether or not you send anything in the way of "goodies". I've ordered many items on Etsy and don't always get anything extra...I wouldn'...
I include a 10% off coupon with every order hoping for a return customer. Everyone likes a deal, and if they have a coupon, my thinking is that they'll return for something else.
That sounds a bit nervy of the person. They should expect to get what they paid for. Especially if nothing extra was mentioned, why are they anticipating getting more? Kind of rude of them...
Another issue I'm having now is that a regular Etsy buyer is _expecting_ extras to come with his/her purchase and get miffed when I don't give extra goodies. I'm not a machine that will give you free things all the time. Handmade paper and artwork...
Another issue I'm having now is that a regular Etsy buyer I'm _expecting_ extras to come with his/her purchase and get miffed when I don't give extra goodies. I'm not a machine that will give you free things all the time. Handmade paper and artwor...
When I send out a package...I always include a gift tag or small card. I often have an odd number of extra tags or cards left over when I make them...and it's a good way to use them. The buyers are always pleased with the extra gift and I'm please...
I usually include a reusable gift tag with ribbon that says "Thank You!" for every card someone buys from me. I don't tell people that they're getting it though. A couple of people mentioned that they thought it was a nice surprise. I think that p...
I am one of those people who starts Christmas shopping really early. I know I'll be keeping my eyes open to see what things I can get for people for Christmas during the sale. Personally, I think I'm going to focus on moving my ornaments and makin...
Giveaways and other promotions should be like a Panic button: Used rarely and only when necessary.
Advantage: Lots of new customers come look at your stuff.
Disadvantage: Do it too often and people will not buy anything 'til you have another give...
I've seen a lot of shops that do a giveaway every X number of customers. They throw the names in a hat and give the winner something small and cute. Do any of you do this? Has it worked for you? Do you think it's a good marketing idea? I'm conside...
I am a 22 year old paper crafter. I've been working with paper and other mediums for a long time, but am rather new to selling the things that I make. I've been having a great time on etsy and hope to continue selling things that will brighten people's days.
Hopefully some of you were able to read my blog about Georgia from Yeah Hello Jewelry and our Shop Swap. Here is her beautiful blog about me: http://www.yeahhello.typepad.com/
I need to learn how to blog more creatively!!
Anyone else out there exhausted on a Monday evening? I'm not even sure I have the energy to do any crafts... how sad is that?
My daughter just had her first dance practice that we were able to watch (moved to a room with windows). It was so amazi...
I'm following your blog. You can follow mine at www.lsilberman.com. My twitter is @lsilberman. I'd be happy to do an artist interview if you need anyone else. Thanks!
Kerry Downes
Brisbane Australia
womensbusinesstoday@bigpond.com
Erin and Celeste
I sell hang tags and the occasional journal
http://erinandceleste.blogspot.com