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Melanie Renee
Приєднався 17 сер 2023
Are you an introvert that wants to start an online side hustle to gain more financial freedom? You've come to the right place!
I get to travel and live abroad because of my side hustles. From my wins and fails, lessons learned, and experiences, I want to share my honest thoughts and advice to help you start your own online side hustle.
I get to travel and live abroad because of my side hustles. From my wins and fails, lessons learned, and experiences, I want to share my honest thoughts and advice to help you start your own online side hustle.
If I could start my Etsy shop over again, this is what I'd do differently.
Starting an Etsy shop can be overwhelming, especially if you're just getting started. But what if you could learn from someone who's already been through it all? That's why I'm here, lol.
In this video, I’m sharing exactly what I would do if I had to start my Etsy shop from scratch again-from the first steps to the biggest mistakes I’d avoid.
✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more tips on growing your online business. If you’re ready to launch your Etsy shop or give yours a fresh start, this video is for YOU!
Resources (mentioned):
How To Find Your Niche On Etsy: ua-cam.com/video/qRBvgUuX26E/v-deo.htmlsi=-capfJGKPtlI4mIE
How I Manage My Time With 6 Side Hustles: ua-cam.com/video/LdOtV65IDxc/v-deo.htmlsi=tlFdcLseC6RQIbNF
FREE 37 Digital Products on Etsy List: subscribepage.io/37digitalproducts
FREE Launch Your Etsy Shop Checklist (with mockups/products to get started): www.subscribepage.io/IYs807
Main blog: www.upthesidehustle.com
For any collaborations or inquiries, you can reach me at mel@upthesidehustle.com
In this video, I’m sharing exactly what I would do if I had to start my Etsy shop from scratch again-from the first steps to the biggest mistakes I’d avoid.
✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more tips on growing your online business. If you’re ready to launch your Etsy shop or give yours a fresh start, this video is for YOU!
Resources (mentioned):
How To Find Your Niche On Etsy: ua-cam.com/video/qRBvgUuX26E/v-deo.htmlsi=-capfJGKPtlI4mIE
How I Manage My Time With 6 Side Hustles: ua-cam.com/video/LdOtV65IDxc/v-deo.htmlsi=tlFdcLseC6RQIbNF
FREE 37 Digital Products on Etsy List: subscribepage.io/37digitalproducts
FREE Launch Your Etsy Shop Checklist (with mockups/products to get started): www.subscribepage.io/IYs807
Main blog: www.upthesidehustle.com
For any collaborations or inquiries, you can reach me at mel@upthesidehustle.com
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How I made $11k with my Etsy shop in a small niche (in 1 year)
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I just started…I already felt like this whole POD , ETSY, etc…it’s just a big corporate psychological trap for people who try to run out of the normal corporate world.
Let me know if you have any questions or topics you'd like me to create a video about in the future 😊
The etsy checklist link seems like its broken. Can you update for us please :) Thank you for these video. Its very helpful. :)
hi! are you based in canada or the states?
Hi!! I'm based in the states :)
Thank you so much for this video! This is the first video i watched before opening my shop! It's been a week a i love it. I also used your 40 free listings! Thank you so much!
Yay! I'm so glad - cheering you on :)
Rpughly how much do you need to start a store with digital products?
You actually don't need to pay anything upfront to start an Etsy shop if you use a 40 free listings link: etsy.me/3CjstwC !
Wow! so lovely. But, why not update your etsy shop for the festive period as we are in the Q4 season?
great info! thanks what is the name of your etsy shop?
I wanna start an etsy shop to sell digital products but I cannot find my country to select what's the solution to this problem?💗
Unfortunately etsy isnt available in all countries. Some people might try using a VPN, but it’s risky
@helloeljireh OK thank you
Сайн байна уу. Өөрөөс чинь юм асуух гэсэн юмаа яаж холбогдох вэ?
My email is mel@upthesidehustle.com if you'd like to reach me!
wow! you're really amazing! just a small tip... when making these kinda videos, try to provide screen shot/short video of your income side by side. that way you can keep your video more engaging and people will watch your videos without Skipping it.
Thank you so much! And yes, I'll definitely keep that in mind in my future videos :)
Timestamps for each side hustle: 0:00 - Introduction 0:51 - Side Hustle #1 2:27 - Side Hustle #2 4:03 - Side Hustle #3 5:23 - Side Hustle #4 7:22 - Side Hustle #5 8:33 - Side Hustle #6 10:05 - Side Hustle #7 11:23 - Side Hustle #8
Love this video! I relate to this so much!!! I'm on a similar journey and on youtube for the same reasons :) It's a good outlet and a great way to step out of your comfort zone as an introvert/socially anxious person
Yay, we're in this together! Thank you for watching <3 and I'm cheering you on as well!
I’m about to launch my Etsy shop for my digital content but I’m struggling with the formatting requirements and how to make sure customers get the exact file sizes that I’m advertising! Do you have a video on how to do this ? I feel like such an idiot but I don’t know what I’m doing 😫
thx for keeping it real
I love your content! I appreciate how authentic, down to earth, and realistic your videos are. ❤
Aw thank you so much 🥹 Grateful to have you here 💓
Thanks for being authentic, esp about being socially anxious. That can be hard to talk about for some people. And, love the time stamps!
It wasn't easy sharing so thank you for taking the time to watch!!! 😊 and yes haha I took your notes :)
Great video ! I think I'm gonna start my YT channel soon :)
Thank you! Yess I'm cheering you on 😊
TIME STAMPS 0:40 : 3 ways UA-cam changed my life 0:52 : 1st way 2:15 : 2nd way 4:15 : 3rd way 7:07 : 3 tips to get started with your own YT channel 7:09 : tip 1 8:19 : tip 2 9:44 : tip 3
Thanks for the information (and inspiration!). I hope your channel takes off too and you make a buttload off it!
Aw thank you so much! I'm glad you found this video helpful :)
Thanks for this inspiring and genuine video! I was wondering if you write all your blog posts yourself or do you also use AI?
Thank you for watching - means a lot! Great question! Yes, I do use AI tools in my blogging process, but I use it more as a supportive tool. :) I find them really helpful for brainstorming ideas and getting started. They help me streamline my content creation process and make it a lot faster.
Great content! I am still wondering what the differences/benefits are of hosting your own site compared to sites with integrated SEO features like Wix and SquareSpace? Do you have to rely on a developer to optimize for you in the back-end of the site?
That's a great question! I think the biggest differences/benefits is you can do everything with Wordpress and install free plugins like Rankmath, Yoast SEO, and other plugins to boost your SEO unlike Wix and Squarespace. You can also change the PHP code of your theme and the change the look of the website with HTML, JS and CSS if you know how to code. And essentially having a self-hosted website means that you have 100% complete control over your website, but Wix and SquareSpace are owned by a company and if the company (let's say) shuts down, then your website will be impacted.
You are so genuine, and your information is realistic thanks.
Aw thank you so much! ❤️
Thank you for your honesty, I see all the other Etsy video make it so utopia
Thank you for watching! Just trying to keep it real :)
Thanks. Very informative. Love your authenticity and specific information like exactly how much you made the first four days of Oct and which blogging course you took, etc. Would be cool to see a video where you list all of your side hustles, how much you're able to bring in with each one, and a brief explanation of how much work has been required to build up to where you are now. Also, would love if you used chapters in your videos. Keep up the great work!
I'm so glad to hear! Thank you :) and yes I could definitely make a future video on that - and noted, thank you for lmk!
what are you selling
I was selling Canva templates!
Hi, the free etsy step link is not working
Hi! Let me know if this works: FREE 37 Digital Products on Etsy List: subscribepage.io/37digitalproducts
@@melanieerenee it works, but the link is about digital products instead of the free Etsy step
You're christian? You get extra cool points now 😌
Yes I am! :)
I just started selling last week so im still very new, im still adding new listings every day thats how new i am.
You got this! Consistency is key :)
Try early 30s and circle back.
Excellent Work my dear Lady!
Thank you!
This was extremely helpful, thank you 😊
Aw glad you found it helpful ☺️
Thank you for making this! Its incredibly helpful to see a “normal” etsy seller speak about their experiences
Aw thanks for watching! Just trying to keep it real haha
Can etsy never really become a passive income, because they won't show your listings unless you are a seller that still actively puts out new content regulary?? ps. thank you for a good video! I
Yes it definitely can be and it has been for me! I like to define passive income as income that comes in without you having to actively do anything. Of course, when you start your Etsy journey, a lot of it is active, like creating products and doing market research, but once you've established a solid foundation in the market, ideally, you'll be doing less work and the sales will become passive!
Thank you for sharing the helpful tips. I am planning to open an Etsy shop but just always feel self doubt if I could do well on Etsy as an Asian . However, I will try it according on your tips.
You got this! Anyone can start an Etsy shop and succeed 🙌
Hey Melani, I just discovered your channel today , and luckily you made this video where you responded to all questions on my head . THANK YOU SO MUCH . Keep creating content about etzy .
I'm so glad this video was helpful for you!! Let me know if you have any other questions 😊 thank you for your lovely comment!
Thank you for your honesty ! I started my Etsy shop this month, and you’re definitely motivating me to keep going ! Something I struggle with is the listing and editing, so it’s encouraging that I’m not the only one. 😊
Aw thanks so much Evelyn! Just keeping it real :) I believe in you - you got this!
Congrats! I made my first sale within a week too! Tho I messed up really badly lol but its part of the journey right?? (I stress cried)
You should be seen by more people! Really helpful video, thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much! Means a lot 😊
Respect on the 17 cent profit. People dont realize how amazing that is because all these false claims that people are making thousands in a day. Great job! I appreciate you being real and honest. Keep going!!
Aw thank you! I appreciate it :)
+1. Agreed
Hey Melanie , really nice video ! I was wondering if I could help you with more Quality Editing in your videos and also make a highly engaging Thumbnail and also help you with the overall youtube strategy and growth ! Pls let me know what do you think ?
Wow. What a refreshing video. Subscribed. Edit...just heard that you said you're going to do Christian wall art. I just started my shop a few weeks ago selling ... Christian wall art.
Thank you! That's awesome that you sell Christian wall art :) tbh I've been behind with that haha but praise God!! 👏
I think this reserve policy is silly. You’re getting penalized because people are shopping at your store 🤷🏾♀️
I know :( I think it's very common unfortunately especially when there so happens to be an influx of orders as a new Etsy seller
Appreciate your effort in sorting those products out for beginner Etsy sellers. It would be greater if you could include some examples in the market to have a better idea.
Thank you! I'll definitely keep that in mind in the future :)
Thanks for this video! I really like your style of presenting the information, it's very relaxing and laid back. I have just one caveat: Etsy has recently prohibited selling of AI prompts. Of course, writing/journal prompts are a different thing, but the problem is that Etsy uses a totally automated system to flag and remove the listings and to suspend shops. We don't know how "well trained" these bots are, but IMO there is a chance anything with the word "prompt" in it can get flagged too (people who use the word "amber" or "ivory" as a description of a color frequently experience this), and we all know how easy it is to get in contact with an actual human in Etsy support. What do you think about it? Do you have any experience with your products being wrongly flagged and then reinstated?
Thanks so much for your comment! That's a great question. From what I've read online, according to Etsy, it seems okay to use a combination of AI tools mixed with original prompt or work. I think selling AI prompt bundles is definitely not allowed and your account can get flagged or removed. But if you are using original prompts to generate AI art, that should be fine. personally, my products haven't been flagged. I have used AI tools to create journal prompts into a digital product. I hope that answers your question!
Great video. I love how you were honest and not show that you made 100k in one month
Thank you, I appreciate it :)
How much page did you write for a blog?
Do you mean blog posts or word count? Because for blog posts, I have around 150+ posts!
Let me know if you have any questions about blogging and I'd be happy to answer them! :)
As someone who grew up in a place like Turkey, where families set strict goals for their children and expect them not to go beyond them because of economic difficulties, I understand very well how you feel. It is a terrible feeling to feel that someone else decides every moment of your life and that you can't make your own way. After a while, you start to see yourself not as a separate living being but as an organ of your parents and you become alienated from yourself. I can only say that you are very good at what you do. You were one of the first channels I came across when I was researching about Etsy on UA-cam, and as someone who is skeptical of content like “I made 1 million dollars a month”, I like to see your sincere and humble content. I think you will be very successful when you settle into your own style of content production. Even a unique thumbnail style can make a channel fly. Even if you fail, you should know that you are valuable as you are and that numbers and achievements will not change anything at the end of life. But experiences and the people you share those experiences with will. May your life be full of rich possibilities and enjoy every moment.
Aw wow your comment made my day! Thank you for your kind and encouraging words. It's nice to know that I'm not alone. Amen to everything you said! THANK YOU!