What is it Etsy and why should you sell (and buy) there?

If you have or want start a homemade craft business, "Etsy" it is a resource to help you sell your items online.

What is it  Etsy   ?

Etsy   is a community of online buyers and sellers similar to     eBay   except that     it focuses on handmade products or vintage.   Most of the products sold fall into the category of arts, crafts, jewelry, paper goods,   Home furniture   and artisan sweets or baked goods.   Older items must be at least 20 years old to qualify and may range from costumes, clothing, jewelry, photos and   articles   for him   home   .   

What's wrong with it   Etsy   for your home business?

While selling on Etsy   is another way to sell your homemade products, there are many items in   Etsy   that can help you in your home business.   Do you use   Filofax   , Erin   Condemn   or The Happy Planner to schedule your days and organize your business / life?   You can buy downloadable inserts and stickers to use in your planner.   Do you need promotional items with your logo?   Many   Etsy  sellers  they can produce custom swag.   Not only pens or coffee cups, but also jewelry, markers, cosmetics and more with your name and logo.

Why sell in   Etsy   ?

In the past, most artisans and craftsmen sold their products at fairs, open markets and on consignment.   While the Internet opened the doors to reach consumers beyond their local area, many artisans did not want the hassle of establishing     its own     website   ,     credit card processor     or     e-commerce platform     In order to sell your products online.     While eBay and other DIY e-commerce sites helped,  Etsy   It provided a market specifically for artisans.

Etsy you   allow each vendor to set up a personalized online "store" with all e-commerce capabilities using its simple configuration wizard.   It's easy, fast, affordable and an effective way to reach consumers.

How much?

Etsy   It offers a complete e-commerce platform and a payment system in which people can sell a product.   To create a   showcase of   Etsy   , it costs $ 0.20 per item listed.   For example, if you sell handmade necklaces and list four of the same type, the fee will be $ 0.80 (4 X $ 0.20).   In addition to this fee, there is a 3.5% transaction fee, and if sellers choose to use   The "Direct Pay" function   of Etsy,  A 3% fee is charged on each transaction.

Compared to the costs of setting up a website with a shopping cart and getting a merchant account (which also charges processing fees),   Etsy   is an affordable alternative. Also, because   Etsy   It is a known market for handmade products, it has a ready market.

How to start a   business at home   Etsy

1.                                        Determine what you are going to sell.     If you are cunning and you are considering   Etsy   , you probably already have in mind items you want to sell.   But   Etsy   It allows many different types of products.   People sell marketing, jam, jewelry and more.   Some people sell craft supplies, instead of finished products.   It's probably best to start with a single type of element instead of a mixture of them, just to make it easier     marketing     and organization.   As your   business of   Etsy   grows, so can your offers.

2.  Set up your   count of   Etsy   .     The creation of one   count of   Etsy   begins with the selection of a username.   Consider using a name that represents what you want to sell, while keeping it opens enough to expand your product line in the future.   Next, complete the configuration fields of the account that   Etsy   request   do not forget to read all the terms of service and policies.

1.   Configure and store your   store of   Etsy   .  Etsy    It offers many features for your online store.   Once your store is set up, you must add your products.   Be sure to take high-quality photos and provide attractive descriptions.     Value your items in such a way that you have covered the cost of your supplies, as well as the time it took to create them.   

2.    When an item is sold, packed and shipped quickly.     Like eBay, buyers can leave comments about you as a seller and the quality of the product.   If you are selling downloadable items (i.e.,   printable   ),Etsy allows you to store the file with it, so that buyers can download it from their count of  Etsy after the sale.   For better grades, provide  Professional customer service   .

Have a   deal   successful in Etsy it consists in balancing the time it takes to create your products and sell them.If you can have a constant supply of products in demand to maintain your   store of  Etsy store stocked, you can build a successful home craft business.