5 Leading Causes of Etsy Shop Death (& how to prevent)
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- Опубліковано 13 чер 2024
- Today I go over the 5 ways to get suspended on Etsy & how to prevent accidental suspension or Etsy shop shutdowns. Are you wondering why your shop got suspended on Etsy for no reason? This video may answer some questions. On this channel, I go over Etsy SEO, full design creation tutorials, research and more for a full A to Z listing creation tutorial on Etsy.
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// CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:11 No. 5 Way to Get Suspended on Etsy
5:25 No. 4 Cause of Etsy Shop Permanent Suspension
11:47 No 3. Cause of Etsy Shop Suspension
16:27 No. 2 Cause of Etsy Shop Suspension
19:16 No. 1 Cause of Etsy Shop Suspension
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LEGAL DISCLAIMER: Any shops or listings in this video are shown for educational purposes and by no means are we suggesting to copy any other sellers on the Etsy platform. All listings and estimated income of Etsy sellers is only estimated and by no means reflection of the actual sellers income. - Навчання та стиль
I am a top one percent seller on Etsy. I’ve been targeted for copying where there have literally been HUNDREDS of new sellers copying my listings. Not just my images but my exact tags, titles, descriptions and mockup layouts. When I reach out to the sellers they just adamantly deny they copied me. So I did a reporting sweep and got a bunch of listings successfully removed only to get bombarded by hate email. Etsy needs to do better!!!!
what do you mean by copying? I have created listings, in the similar style using different images, I sell invites
@@aikhanam2 Similar style is not the same a direct copy. So using the same font in the same color scheme and layout but with a different message is a similar style, while it's still a moral grey area, it's still bad, but as it's an "original work" Etsy allows it. Another example is using a similar photo, or the same photo, on different products. Direct copying is outright taking the original listing's mock-ups, description, tags etc and posting them as if they were original posting with no changes whatsoever. Style copying is taking the original's overall design/theme and putting in onto other products or making slight alterations on the same product to make it "original". BOTH suck as an Etsy shop owner... -.-
Hate email? From whom? Scummy thieves? They're not worth your time.
Thank you for your time, Heather.
My take on this is when people do business with large marketplaces like Etsy, Amazon KDP, etc., they will be vulnerable to them. No matter how hard and honest they work, these corporations can suspend or shut them down, often for no reason or based on false accusations. Sure, some people are just naive or operate against rules and regulations, but that's not always the case.
Solution: 1. Start a business with these corporations with no emotional attachment, knowing you can be suspended or shut down even if you did everything right.
2. Open your own website or blog at the same time and promote yourself via your favourite social media platform, possibly one or two the most.
Obviously
@@SA-op6fp I like like to meet like minded people. Many people who are new to this have no idea how the corporations work. They provide you with the platform and their own printing facilities that they owe, too, most likely (in this case). They create algorithms that serve them but not necessarily the customers. I for example, never found the product "they" recommended based on their algorithm I may like, but I had to dig and dig for the item I wanted.
We have so much energy and money, so it is best to put it into endeavours we can control. Even if we fall or make mistakes, it's not over "shout down, band" or whatever, but you keep working with your clients.
I completely agree! It is true that ou business on a platform abides by the rules of the marketplace and it's always good to have your eggs in multiple baskets- especially if this is your only income stream. Thanks for watching and commenting here! ❤
It seems so rude to copy. Here I am trying to find something original, then to think some thief will just steal it? That stinks!
Right!? There's a shop i follow because it's in a similar niche as me and I've caught a few of her copycats before and i report them to her. Her designs are extremely unique and beautiful and she has dozens of bestsellers so i understand the appeal but she gets so many copycats that she has a legitimate disclaimer in her shop announcement discouraging copycats and saying she WILL sue them
@@KateTheMamasame I seen some of another shops work on Amazon, thieves are everywhere unfortunately
I recently had a copycat and I believe I lost sales from it but I refuse to look at how many they’ve sold. It was by far my best selling product so far.
Same exact situation . But it's OK. A particular idea may have been stolen . But I feel blessed because I have so many ideas .
Everything is stolen basically. If you come up with something that's actually original... You usually end up a billionaire. Everyone else is copying.
I love your calm style. I just started watching your videos and see a big difference in my blood pressure. Figuring out what to create for my POD shop is stressful enough. 😂
Haha! Thank you so much for the compliment and for watching and happy it's helping the blood pressure! ❤
Your videos are absolutely the best. So incredibly helpful! Thank you very much!
so appreciate her taking the time to make these helpful vids
Obviously, I'm still listening and paying attention! I love your channel... and comping up to one year as an Etsy seller and loving every minute!
Haha you are a true POD friend in the comments!❤ Thanks for watching the video and supporting my content!
I love how you talk clear 😍 thank you for your channel. Subscribed 👌
Thanks for watching and subscribing! ❤
Obviously... Your videos and coaching are great. Thank you...
Obviously I’m new to POD. I just opened my shop 2days ago. I’m doing a mix of POD but will be doing physical products as well. This video is soooo helpful!! Yes I have done one of these things but I never copied anyone’s designs. Thank you!!
Thank you so much for all this great information!
Obviously, always with you Heather. Great Videos and Advise!
Excellent information, I have my shop on vacation mode for a few months because I'm transitioning from a complete handmade shop to a POD shop. But lately, I have seen shops being suspended and I'm very skeptical about reopening my shop and just doing my own website.
Haven't watched one of your videos in a few months.. Just an observation but you have a distinct "glow" about you. Congrats no matter what you're up to!❤
very informative... thanks you so much for sharing your experiences.
Obviously... we need more videos from you! You rock!
Thank you for this video. It really comes handy
Thank you for this video dear Heather! I don’t particularly enjoy direct copying, but I find it helpful to draw inspiration from other descriptions to shape and craft my own. Copying an entire product is something I would never do; in fact, I have a surplus of fresh design ideas that exceed the time I have available to bring them to life. Generating new concepts is far more enjoyable, and my aim is to approach Etsy as an exciting challenge infused with fun. Even if a product does not sell itself, it is an essential part of the learning process. Greetings from Germany
Obviously I’m still here and learning a lot. Thanks for this.
Obviously, good information. Thanks!
Thank you so much for all these tips! Listening to the full breakdown and explanation is so valuable! I'm just shocked to see how many people are STILL selling copyrighted designs on Etsy. That's the discouraging part. If people are still selling Disney products for years (even after seeing so many got shut down and some even sued), it's very scary to think what could happen to your own designs (especially if we're just getting started). They would just pass as original designs in the copycat's shop, no one would be able to tell they ripped you off and as you said, you can't really do too much about it if they're putting the designs on different products. 😢
Obviously, this is a great video 😋💚 thank you for the info. I do think a lot of these are ‘obviously’ no no’s but a few were things I didn’t even think about! 💚
Thanks. Great information ❤
Thanks so much for the great video. I always learn a lot from you.
Thanks for watching!❤
So helpful! Thank you!
Thanks as always for the help!
You could say without you everything falls apart...
Obviously, you are awesome and have some great info. Thanks for this video!
Thanks for watching! ❤️
woah thanks Kid... good information - especially for the Print to Garment, Good to Know - thanks for the Keymap of curves and cliffs-- thank You...!!!
Thank you this was awesome!
Obviously, you do great videos!
Obviously! Great info. I'm thinking about starting an Etsy shop and your videos are so helpful
Yay! Happy I inspired you to perhaps start and sending you the best wishes on your future business!❤
Don't you will invest your time and effort and they will suspend you and ruin your business. For no reason.
Thank you for this informative video! I do browse etsy a lot to see what appeals to me and how it stands out. I am too new to be able to see if listings are successful but take many things as inspiration for my own display or art. In no way am I out to copy anybody but feel it a huge learning opportunity seeing what can be done.
You saved my life with the bella on canvas transparent real life print. I just began making mock ups for my items using that brand so thank God i'm aware of the transparency prior to doing all the mock ups for like 20 listings. I would've had to do all of them over again lol thanks!
Obviously....these things are really not entirely obvious. This is an excellent tune-up video. Thanks so much ❤
Thanks a lot for this video. My shop got suspended last week on point 4m obviously. At least now I totally understand 🙏
Still with you! Most are basic, but I think like the IP address /shilling info was good to know. I watched a video saying to purchase from another account to get your shop bumped in algo but I knew that just sounded wrong, to begin with. Love your videos! Thank you!!
Obviously....I'm still here for your transparency. Get it queen.
obviously. love this information
Thanks for watching!❤
You are so right about copycat culture, I googled a specific design for my product before designing and publishing it myself to see if there was any competition and sure enough there was hardly any. I published my designs then after months passing I googled the same design again to see what popped up out of curiosity and I had seen so many similar designs that I did and some even trying to copy the same layout I did but with different colors, AND all on the same exact product and same mock-up. People are ridiculous honestly
ridik n desperate theives hopefullly they get caught
Obviously you are awesome 😊 thank you for the info. It gets a bit overwhelming as a newby!
Thanks for some great information. Looking to start a store. Gathering info.
So many “teachers” teach to take a best seller & tweak it to make it your own & apply to your niche. I also think Kittl leads to a lot of similar designs when people are barely making any changes etc & that’s on them, not Kittl (which I actually love so much!)
I so agree ..I said the same about the teachers..
It's sad that people can't come up with their own ideas..
Obviously :) Learning lots! Thanks!
Great Tips!
I’m only on the first point, but already this is such an informative and helpful video with great tips! Thank you so much for sharing
Happy to hear I could provide some value and thanks for watching!❤
Like your honesty
It really helped. Thanks 😊
Really like your presentations-so clear, so straightforward!
I write weekly horoscopes. The moment I post them, they appear on dozen other websites. So I stopped but starting again, thinking how to protect my work. Awesome video, very helpful btw. Thank you!
Obviously lol! Thank you so much for your videos! I ran across your account earlier today and this is my 5th video I’ve watched already. Question, do you feel the POD/Etsy market is becoming over saturated? I am want to take the leap, but I’m soooo nervous.
Of course I'm here! Excellent advice Jack!!!! 😂
obviously , I m getting value thanks
Obviously these are great tips :)
Obvioiusly...as a noob...your videos are very helpful! :) Thanks Heather!
Obviously made it to this point & end! 😁 great info!!
Exactly! Just do your own! Who knows- mayne that your idea will be better than the best sellers !
Thanks
Thank you so much!
Thanks for watching!❤
I love the nin reference ❤
Well, I made it to #3. :-) Good video and very basic, common-sense type things everyone should follow. Thanks!
Great video, OBVIOUSLY ☺
Okay I finally subscribbed since you're a NIN fan ❤
My brain went immediately to NIN when you said that. Thank you for this info!
Thank you!
Thanks for watching!❤
Thank you.
obviously yes makes sense!
Obviously.... (actually) none of this is obvious to me. I have a pretty healthy case of ADHD. For that reason, NOTHING is obvious to me as I ca
n be on another planet in my head at any moment. I really appreciate you breaking it down like this. Karma will get the copycat creators one way or another. Why can't people be kind and thoughtful? The thing I worry about the most is accidentally copying something because (as I said) I am in my own little world. Jaw-dropping. I had NO IDEA you could not use a trademark in the SEO. I guess I have not done that, but it would not have thought about it. Thank you so much!
obviously! #4 is so interesting. (fortunately, I was made aware of this) We always support our families. My first endeavor with Girl Scout cookies, your fam bought boxes. Can you imagine not supporting your little girls (or boys) with their school fundraisers, etc. I understand this is different, but only perhaps it's a "grown-up" version and you're working for your own profit.
"Obviously" - though not so obvious... LOL! Thank you for sharing, I would have made several mistakes had I not watched your video prior. I feel that I'm preparing myself through my own research (in care of others that have paved the way), before opening my shop(s). I am now one of your subscribers!!! Keep up the great content!
I'm happy this video found you and thanks for the feedback and watching! ❤
Obviously, Heather is my Etsy guru
Thanks for watching!❤
Obviously, this has been an interesting insight into Etsy considering the recent controversy.
Hello Ms. Heather.
OPACITY - That is ridiculous for Etsy to have anyone do! As a former photographer, I can tell ya that unless every single customer and seller has their monitors ALL to the exact same gray scale. Not one person is going to see the same colors on their monitor or phone. There is no way someone can replicate the color that the shirt would be printed as - or even remotely close. I am so sorry that Etsy is making everything so difficult for everyone. I’m glad I closed mine after hearing all these stories that everyone has been sharing lately. Some of the big creators all need to come together and do a huge media press release about all this. It’s the only way anything will change, unfortunately
Obviously....I'm still watching and loving it! 🤣😂😁
Haha thanks for still watching! ❤
Awesome video! Regarding copyright/IP, does that mean we cannot sell line art, sketch, etc of a public figure? Like actor, singer?
Thanks for the post. I've been working really hard on my store. I possibly would've made a purchase on my store if I didnt see this. Thanks again.
You are awesome!
Thank you and thanks for watching!❤️
It’s funny you mention logos in the background of your photos. I recently bought some really beautiful mockups but I knew before buying them that I would have to remove the apple logo from all the devices in the photos (I just used Canva to remove them) - I’m very new to digital products and POD but it just seemed common sense to me.
Thank you for confirming this is a red flag no go practice.
Obviously! Great stuff. I'm curious how to protect IP (Intellectual Property) on Etsy.
Thank you so much for letting us into the Etsy side of your brain.
The 'shilling' part was informative with perfect timing.
I'm creating a shop, and thought of buying a few of my own items to boast sales right off the bat.
I'm going to read the guidelines now!
Glad to hear this video caught you at the right time and thanks for watching!❤
Yes! I love on the same property as my family so I will tell them to definitely not buy my stuff, it's not helpful.
Obviously this is common sense. Thanks
Obviously- chuckle lol love this video - great tips
I’d love to hear your take on the opinion that the POD market is over saturated. Thanks!
Obviously... it's obvious after you said it! 😂
I saw that someone who had multiple shops and had a very small amount due in one of his old inactive shop caused all of his shops to get suspended. Even though they get unsuspended, but I think it is treated as warning/ strike one by Etsy.
I've heard of many people not getting clarity on reasons for suspension. What you have mentioned here might be a key point, especially the IP one (for brand new shops). Thanks for this video! 🤩🙏
You are a true POD friend in the comments!❤ Thanks for watching the video through and agreed, the IP tracking is a surprising one!
Can you use the tag “comfort colors” or put comfort colors in the title if that is the shirt you are using for pod? Thank you for all of the information!! So so helpful! :)
Obviously & hello!!! Love your video, sometimes people need a nudge & reminder 😅
Obviously I’ve liked and already subscribed 😂
hi heather! OBVIOUSLY i am still here (at #3) and i am waiting for #2 & #1
hey heather, first you have a great content that helped me to understand too much , my two stores has been suspended i don't know why I've been contacting the Etsy staff and suddenly they stopped replying me, i don't know what to do , and I heard that a lot of etsy users abroad the USA are getting suspended ..
I’m still here and you’re on number three
Obviously I always watch🥰🥰April
I'm just getting started again on etsy after being suspended for being inactive for too long. Wanna make sure I do this right this time. PS - NIN is awesome and I still listen to them :)
Thank you, Heather, for a very good content. I have a question and I hope you or other people could give me advice. I have a small Etsy shop (67 listings- selling hand made light up bottles, fairy jars), not much sales and I am thinking to add lots of DIY listings (paper napkins in my case as I have accumulted lots of them for the last few years). Shall I sell those items in the current shop or open a new DIY supply shop? Something tells me I need to open a new one. But the current shop is well established, 5 star shop. What would be your advice please?--- Thank you very much.
Obviously, thank you for your fideo ❤
Thanks for watching!❤
Hi Heather. Question. I'd want to open an Etsy shop on the girl trips niche.
What are the "safest" t-shirt group mockups that I can get? It seems like the Printify ones don't look that great
Obviously, very useful content. I watched a video where the shop owner purchased products from two different PODs, so he would know exactly how they printed, how they shipped, etc. Sounded like a good idea. What he didn't say was, don't purchase from your own Etsy shop! I was going to have my husband purchase a couple of things so I could verify the process and shipping. Glad we didn't do it!
“Obviously…” you’re right! 🤗👍🏽
Thanks for watching the video through!❤
Do you have any recommendations for this year for someone that is brand new or total beginner to start a print store
Thank you so much, I wouldn’t know about the IP address issue if it weren’t for you, I thought it would be normal for family members to support me by buying from my store, and when they do there’s a big chance they would be using the same Wifi that I do, lucky I saw your video in time, you saved me from a huge risk😮😅
That IP thing is most likely not that simple. Total strangers can share the same public IP(v4) even if they live in different building/city block etc, especially on mobile connections. Technically there could be a few thousand users using a single public IP at the same time.
Obviously, you da best! 👊🏽
Haha, obviously you da best too! Thanks for watching!❤
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