Apps today have so many features.  With all the bells and whistles it can be easy to miss some.  Etsy is no different.  There are tons of features with new ones coming out all the time.  

Today I want to point out 3 Etsy features that maybe you don't know about but should.  These could help your business in several different ways. 

I dive in and talk about Alt Text, Search Analytics, and Explore in today's episode.  

New sellers often consider what they're going to sell, their shop name, their branding, etc.  But it's common for them to miss other supplies, equipment, and materials that will be necessary to run their business effectively and efficiently. 

Let's dive in and talk about this laundry list of goodies that will help you run your Etsy business better!

Here's Amazon links to most of the stuff I talk about in this episode:

Ring Light: https://amzn.to/3loOCOH

Light Box: https://amzn.to/316IcwV

Umbrella Photography Lights: https://amzn.to/31hK7OD

Dymo Label Printer (sorry the price on this went way up for some reason): https://amzn.to/3lngBOH

Tape Gun: https://amzn.to/3D5YliX

Box Carton Resizer Tool: https://amzn.to/3E4oZKm

Mailers: https://amzn.to/3xCQJDq

Bubble Wrap: https://amzn.to/31hXRJD

Packing Peanuts: https://amzn.to/316JgRr

Shipping Scale: https://amzn.to/3d6BeKF

Tape Measure: https://amzn.to/32zGmVt

Laptop Battery Pack: https://amzn.to/3G1Bw1G

Computer Monitor: ...

In today's episode, I go over some of the most important key terms related to your business and their meaning.  

I'll be talking about:

1 - Visits

2 - Views

3 - Conversion % 

4 - Clicks

5 - ROAS

6 - YOY 

7 - Traffic

8 - Revenue

9 - Profit

10 - SEO

Are you new or just opened an Etsy shop?  Get my free PDF download Etsy Quickstart Guide.  The perfect guide for those looking to start or who just started an Etsy shop to ensure they’re set up for success.  Get it here: www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

Are Etsy ads a magic lever to automatically increase your revenue?

I'd say no.  When deciding to run Etsy ads you should make sure to have your shop in order and a good understanding of Etsy best practices before starting an ad campaign.  Not doing this could actually hurt your shop rather than help it. 

In today's episode, I talk about this and more to help you decide when it's a good time to advertise. 

Need help with Etsy SEO?  Get my free Etsy SEO Revealed eBook here:  www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

It's no secret that I love Alura.  They have a truckload of really cool features to help you with your Etsy business.  They have SEO tools, shop analyzer tools, follow-up tools, and much more.  

In today's episode, I am going to touch on 3 of my favorite tools that Alura has and how I use them for my own business.  

Click on the link below to check out Alura and all its amazing features to help your Etsy biz.  This tool is the real deal!

https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY

Happy Friday!

I wanted to do an episode on adding text to your product photos because I've been getting this question a lot.  It seems there's a lot of confusion on whether you should do this or not and if doing it will hurt your business.

Let's dive in and talk about it!

Most of your customers will be first-time buyers from your shop and may even be first-time Etsy buyers as well.  With all those new buyers, it's vital to make and leave a great first impression.  

That's why I want to help you by giving you 5 great ways to level up your customer's first-time buying experience.  These are easy to do, but often get overlooked by sellers.

Repeat buyers are an important way to grow your business year after year.

Let's dive in!

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It's time for a brand new segment, "What Would LL Do (WWLLD)."  This is where I talk about popular topics relating to your handmade/Etsy business and talk about what I would do in that scenario.  

I've come across a bunch of common and uncommon issues in my 20+ years of selling online.  It's my hope to share some insight with you so you can have the ammo to tackle issues when they come up.  

Today's topic is all about custom orders and what to do if you get asked for a custom order but it's not something you offer. 

Let's dive in!

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Let's face it, product photos are tough.  If you sell online I'm sure you know what I mean.  You may have the perfect product, but if your photos are terrible no one will click on your listing which means no one will buy. 

I've been in your shoes.  Even after selling online for over 20 years, I am still not a photography expert.  This is why I wanted to talk to someone who is, Imelda from www.sunsetshutterbug.com in today's episode.  We dive into some of the BIGGEST mistakes sellers make when taking product pictures and how to fix them so you can learn what not to do.  You're going to love our conversation that's packed with tons of tips for you!

What's up, everyone!?  

I wanted to do a new podcast on some of the coolest Etsy tips to save you time and help performance.  

In today's episode, I talk about copying listings, the sell on Etsy app, saving messages, sending coupon codes, and mailing presets.

Let's dive in!

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