More Bad USPS News, Updates Feed, $2.85 Million In Sales & More!

Uncategorized Aug 19, 2022
 

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...

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Etsy Seller News: Labor Day Sale & 3 Can't-Miss Segments

Uncategorized Aug 12, 2022
 

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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Etsy Seller News: App Notes, Purchase Protection, Holiday Cal & More

Uncategorized Aug 11, 2022
 

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!

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Doing This Could Harm Your Etsy Shop!

Uncategorized Aug 09, 2022
 

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!

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Should You Sell Internationally?

Uncategorized Aug 03, 2022
 

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...

Don't forget to snag my free Etsy SEO Revealed eBook with new updates including the latest Etsy SEO changes.  Get it here:

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

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Etsy Seller News: USPS Delays, Etsy Messenger Changes, Awards & More!

Uncategorized Jul 29, 2022
 
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What's the BEST Etsy Tool? Alura VS. erank

Uncategorized Jul 26, 2022
 

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

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Etsy Seller News: New Etsy App, USPS Rate Sage, Missing Body & More!

Uncategorized Jul 22, 2022
 

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!

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5 Ways To Start Preparing Your Etsy Shop For The Holidays

Uncategorized Jul 19, 2022
 

It's a special Christmas in July episode!

I know probably the last thing many of you want to think about right now is the holidays.  It seems so far out...

Well for sellers it's right around the corner.  And in order to help ensure you have a successful sales season during the holidays, you have to start preparing your Etsy shop now!  This is so you can avoid overwhelm and stress during the holiday season when you have a million other things to worry about.

With this episode I want to give you 5 ways you can start preparing your Etsy shop for the holiday season.  

Here is a link to get a free trial of Alura like I mentioned in today's episode.  This tool is a must-have for serious Etsy sellers!  https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY

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Etsy Seller News: Etsy Scam, Promotional Listing Removal, Pinterest Updates & More!

Uncategorized Jul 15, 2022
 

I'm back with a new, July 14th edition of Etsy seller news!

Here's what's covered in today's episode:

  • Etsy removes 100 promotional listings
  • New Pinterest updates:
    • product tagging on pins 
    • video in product catalogs
    • shop tab on business profiles 
  • New Etsy scam 
  • New NFT launch from SI exclusively on eBay.  Will NFTs ever be allowed on Etsy?

Freaky Friday Segment:

Baby arm headband - 10 sales = $200 bucks

https://www.etsy.com/listing/858731430/baby-arm-headband?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=funny+odd&ref=sr_gallery-1-21&frs=1&organic_search_click=1

 

Wings soap - 416 sales = $3,120 in revenue!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/824374627/bbq-chicken-wings-soap-set-of-4-wings?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=cool+stuff&ref=sr_gallery-2-31&bes=1&sts=1&organic_search_click=1

 

Chevy engine block table $1,850 - 45...

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