Starting an Etsy Business For Dummies
Learn to:Use Etsy.com to sell handmade goods, vintage items, and craft suppliesMaximize sales with compelling item descriptions and photosManage and market a successful Etsy shop from the ground upPromote your shop and build your brand with social mediaMake a living making and selling things? Easy.Starting an Etsy Business For Dummiesoffers expert advice for artists and entrepreneurs looking to build an online craft business from scratch. You'll get invaluable information on how to set up an Etsy shop, write compelling item descriptions, photograph your work, engage the Etsy community, and understand fees.Homemade crusade — get an intro to the Etsy business model, sign up for an Etsy account, navigate the site, and find and purchase itemsCome on in! — find out what you can (and can't) sell on Etsy, create an eye-catching storefront, establish your shop's policies, and price your workStart selling — discover how to photograph your wares, compose engaging titles and descriptions, list your items, close the deal, and ship your itemsMore exposure — market your Etsy business, build your brand, create a logo, and promote your Etsy shop on Facebook, Twitter, and PinterestThe heart of the matter — learn how to handle business matters with ease, from providing excellent customer service to managing your Etsy storeShare the love — join in the community spirit, keep up with Etsy news, and spread the word about other Etsy sellersOpen the book and find:Guidance on establishing shop prices and policiesIdeas for using social networking to your advantagePointers for saving money and time as an Etsy shop ownerCool new Etsy tools for sellersBest practices for applying SEO to your shopFoolproof strategies for marketing your Etsy shopThe scoop on using Etsy search ads and Google ads