This subject may be controversial, especially in the social media age.

But I also know that many new Etsy sellers put a lot of their time and energy into social media when they should be spending it on their business.  Social media can be a distraction and prevent you from moving your business forward.  

In today's episode, I want to discuss if it's the right time for social media in your business and give you some great alternatives to improve sales without it.  

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This is the burning question that many Etsy sellers want to know.  

The truth may surprise you.  You CAN make Etsy your full-time job, but few sellers will.  In today's episode I dive into what prevents Etsy sellers from going full-time, the process I went through to take my Etsy business full-time 4 years ago, and the pros/cons of going full-time with your business.

This is a can't-miss episode!

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Welcome to an all-new episode of Etsy Seller News!

Here's what's covered in this episode: 

USPS holiday price increases Oct 5th through the week after Christmas and then back up in the middle of January.  The cost depends on weight and distance.

Also, they're getting rid of 15K jobs but they'll still be able to handle shipping with no delays…

Etsy updates feed:

Etsy released a statement last week explaining the importance and how the updates feed works for buyers so sellers can take advantage. 

The “Etsy Updates feed” notifies shoppers of updates to sellers with whom they’ve interacted (through either favoriting one of their items or by following their shop).

Etsy wrote: “While the Updates feed isn’t a new feature, we’ve spent the last year making improvements to make it easier for buyers to get notified about your shop and encourage them to revisit your items and make a purchase. In fact, we’ve seen that...

This episode covers the Etsy Labor Day Sale rollout and how to plan for that.

And..

Since it's a light news week, I am throwing in 3 popular segments in ONE EPISODE.  I'm doing a "Killin' It" segment where I talk about an Etsy shop that's doing amazing, a "Freaky Friday" segment where I talk about weird stuff I find on Etsy, and a "Tool of the Week" segment where I talk about a tool that can help you with your business.  

You don't want to miss this episode and all the great stuff coming your way!

Here's the Killin' It shop that's featured:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/BusyPuzzle

Here are the Freaky Friday listings featured:  

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1257456961/petrified-dinosaur-small-egg-found-in?ga_order=price_desc&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=weird&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&frs=1&organic_search_click=1

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It's a new seller news episode to keep you up to date on the most important news for Etsy sellers!

In this episode, I talk about the Etsy seller app notes release, Etsy purchase protection, an in-depth holiday calendar, and everyone's favorite "Killin' It" segment!

You don't want to miss this one!

I bet that title got your attention!  Of course, you want to make sure you're not doing anything that could hurt your shop performance.  It's hard enough as it is to get sales.   

Well, I am here to save the day with this new episode so you know what not to do in your shop.  I talk about the #1 thing you should avoid as well as some other common mistakes sellers make.  

Sit back, grab a coffee and let's dive in!

Shipping internationally can lead to bigger sales but it can also open a can of worms for your business.  Is it worth it?

This is what I dive into in today's episode.

I'll talk about the pros such as reaching a bigger audience, targeting your niche, more recognition, and more...

I'll also cover the biggest cons such as shipping, returns, country rules, and more...

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https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

Here's what's in this week's episode of Etsy Seller News: -USPS delays due to flooding

-USPS removes offered service

-Etsy messenger changes See more about these changes here: https://www.eseller365.com/etsy-new-messaging-system-tweaks-faq/

-Etsy 2022 Design Awards See all the award winners here: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story

And....

A NEW, fan favorite Freaky Friday Segment!

Here's the listings mentioned:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1038876227/accountability-banana-weird-gift?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=weird&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&etp=1&sts=1&organic_search_click=1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1178347378/the-pet-nugget-gift-for-him-gift-for?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=cool+gift&ref=sr_gallery-1-29&pop=1&organic_search_click=1

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Today's episode is an epic battle to see which Etsy tool is the BEST.

There are a lot of tools out there to help you with your Etsy shop, but in my opinion, there are only two top contenders. That is Alura and erank.   

However, there are some significant differences between each. I am going to cover the similarities and differences so you can decide what's the best tool for you to use.   

Get your free trial of Alura here and see what all the fuss is about! https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY

I'm back with a fresh episode of Etsy Seller News!

In today's episode I go over the new Etsy Seller App and the main features, talk about some confusion with USPS reseller shipping discount program ending, and touch on a story about a missing body in a Fedex package!  

I also roll out a new segment, "Tool of the Week!"  No not tool as in jerk of a person, but tool as in a cool and helpful resource you can use for your Etsy business.  This week I talk about CraftKit.  A really simple tool to use to grow your email list, get more sales, and add a layer of customer service for your buyers.  You can try out CraftKit here:  https://craftkit.app/handmadeandbeyond 

Don't miss this episode that packed full of useful info just for you!