Hey there! Been following you for a while. Thanks again for your encouragement and for being real with what it takes to be successful. I'm beginning to get traction but it has taken 9 months of dedication and hard work. I've had no sale days and no view days. I am now getting multiple sales and hundreds of views. But I've had to grow a lot in my mindset. I've had to stick to my guns and keep going. Come what may.
Allison! I am so proud of you for sticking with it! Our Etsy journeys wind up being more than just an Etsy journey… don’t they? We experienced self growth. We learn what we’re made of. We learn the value of sticking with something and being persistent and consistent. I can’t wait to hear about where the next nine months take you!
Shawna!!!! Had to jump on here and say I’ve got my 100th sale!! Thanks so much for your guidance and lessons on how to put in the work. It truly takes work but the benefits are long term gains!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉
Brittany!!!! A huge huge congrats to you! You will find each hundred comes easier than the last and before you know it you’ll be at 1000 and then 10,000! I can’t wait to hear about those milestones too! Super proud of you and keep it up
Hi simply Shawna!! I am in love with your videos. You are my go to. It really makes sense that you were a teacher.coming from a family full of teachers and being slow mentally myself , it makes sense why I love your teaching style so much. You make everything digestible so I can better absorb all the mounds of info I’m needing to learn for alll this. I just appreciate you so much and I read another comment on another video going on about how much more transparent, relatable and concise you are with your tutorials and I just want to second that and say that is so dang true!!! I absolutely hate watching these kinds of videos from other UA-camrs. It always ends in frustration and misguidance.. but then I found you and I no longer end one of these tutorials being more lost and irritated than I was to begin with. Now I can actually make some progress. Not that I’ve had any sales yet but at least the quality of what I’m doing has improved and that is what feels amazing and gives me confidence which has affected my productivity level and yeah, I’m just so excited to continue my journey with you.. it’s only been a couple weeks but I know I have struck Gold finding you!! But I was curious about the personalization niche and being able to do that with pro tidy from your Etsy shop.. have you discussed this anywhere and I’m just not finding it or do you have any recommendations or advice you can give? I’d really love to hear from you! Thanks so much. Oh And tell Tucker I said woof woof!!
Hey there! What a beautiful message you have left me! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your journey with me and to let me know the kind of impact my videos are making! I am so thankful to be a part of your journey! And personalization is a great way to go with Etsy. Definitely try it out! I am not familiar with Pro Tidy but you might want to check out Hello Custom because that can help really automate the process! I just gave Tucker a pat on the head for you and told hime you said woof! LOL
Thank you for this, I 've had my shop for a while but started getting more involved with it these past couple of months so this helps me to keep going.
Hahahah camouflaged Tucker 😂. I love this Shawna, it really shows that with hard work and being persistent, we can really do this!! Thank you for all your content!! ❤
Hi shana, I listen to Bailey because I have a PNG shop as well as a pod shop and she mentions and recommends that you don't run ads until you've got multiples of similar designs because then someone might come in and buy more than one. But if you've only got wine in a certain niche then it definitely doesn't work to run ads. I thought that was really good advice. So now I'm more careful about my ad spend and about bulk listing in a certain niche so that I come out of the gate with 20 or so designs that match each other or have similar customers
Hey there! Bailey is a wealth of knowledge! And I so agree! Ads are much better when you have a number of listings for that potential customer! Thank you!
Hi shawna I've been meaning to write a note to thank you for all that you share and do. I also purchased your q4 guide and I can see the 200% of effort n Insights you included it in. Amazing!❤Just wanted to say you have such a talent for teaching and guiding and inspiring new etsy sellers and that's is such a calling for your life. God bless you and thank you for sharing all your knowledge and insights for a new seller like me. May you and your family be blessed 10 x fold. 🎉❤
Taytay! I am so sorry I am just responding to your message! This was such a kind comment and just thank you bunches and bunches for taking the time to send such sweet word my way!
Shawna you bring the value EVERY TIME!!! Thank you!!! I will be re watching this later - when you say you continue to double down on a niche - do you double down on just those specific keywords - sun niches? So more specific or do you mean the bigger niche in general? So say it’s a teacher shirt - do you just make more teacher shirts or say you created a first grade teacher shirt and you gain traction do you double down on first grade teacher shirts? Sorry if this didn’t make sense
Hi Shawna! Thanks for all you do on your channel to help others. I would love it if you could share a tutorial about how to design your own fonts. Thanks again!
I don't have a png shop but I do sell crochet patterns which go for a similar price to your listings. I have never been able to get the new style of ads to work for me, I always just end up losing money every time I try them. With the old ads you could choose how much you paid per click and they were great, I ran those for years with great success. If you do figure out a way to get them to work for digital stores with low price listings I would love to learn how. I tend to use them for a new listing to try and get it to rank and then turn it off.
I bet having a digital shop would be a good add on after having a physical shop. You could look at the ads in the physical shop and then use the png keywords in the digital shop
Hey Shawna. What do you feel is the easiest software for a beginner to learn to design shirts? I have a successful handmade Etsy shop (after lots of persevering) and am looking to jump on the POD wagon. I’ve listened to tons of YT, but software is my challenge! Thanks for your input!
Hey there! Do you mean a design app? I started with GoDaddy Studios and Creative Fabrica (for graphics). But lots of people love Canva and there are more tutorials on Canva... BUT I love GoDaddy Studios because it is so easy to use on my phone! Hope this helps!
Hi Shawna! Another great video! Thanks for doing what you do! Quick question: How do you handle people that are upset about missing a sale the day before? I run a sale few days a week.
Thanks for this video... I am currently loosing hope as I have very low views and clicks despite running ads.. I know my products are well searched and optimized but yeah I guess they are just rounding off and besides Its just my 5th month.. This video helped m to just stay focused and give it time and eventually thing will blow off! Thanks again! New subscriber here..
Thank you for your fantastic videos, as always! I’m feeling a little down, not because I’ve made two sales this month, but because my total profit is only $1.53 after Etsy fees and paying my product partner. My shirt prices are already quite high, even with a 20% discount, making it tough to compete. I’m wondering if I’m missing something or if there’s a better way to approach this. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Shawne you are so awesome. You make me feel like I can do this when every day I want to quit and I literally started a few weeks ago. It would help if I just got one sale. I love your videos but my shop is not POD, I'm hoping your tricks and tips still apply to non-POD shops. I've researched my product and there is demand for it. I do have one question. I started a Facebook page to help my etsy shop. How important is that and should I be spending money on facebook ads to support my Etsy shop?
Hey there, Debra! So I have grown my POD shop without a Facebook page! I think it’s a great additional strategy, but I wouldn’t start running Facebook ads to these products unless they start getting a little traction on their own on Etsy. That might be a good test to see which of your products are going to be your winners and make profitable ads, you’ve got this! Keep at it and I’m proud of you for getting going!
Hey there! Thanks so much for enjoying my videos! I am so glad they are helpful!The membership is open and you have access tthe weekly live calls, special resources and video content. It is really centered around how to add value to the market and WE would LOVE to have you! We have a supportive and positive group of Etsy sellers over there, and you can post in the community or private chat with me:) So sorry you didn't get an email link! Sending you the link:) www.skool.com/learn-and-earn-academy-2334
I turned ads off because they were taking more than I was making. When I turned them off people were buying from my png shop and lots of things that I didn't have on ads initially.
Can you spend some time talking about PNG shops? I have been doing designs specifically for Junk Journals and stickers but now I am getting so confused between selling the png sticker designs or making the actual stickers through a supplier...I'd love more direction!
Hey there! I used to feel that way too! Try to design in niches you are interested in and try to focus on the creative process rather than the desired outcome. That might help make it more enjoyable for you... the sales will come later!
What would you do?? If you have a customer that is on the spectrum of disappointed to angry with the shirt that they ordered (she sent me a photo and it's a best seller that is exactly as described, correct color and size) yet they are demanding a full refund in all caps... do you cancel and refund with apologies to avoid the 1 star? Or do you only offer a partial refund and take the imminent hit. I have a perfect 5 stars with 200 reviews.
Hey there! I would refund with apologies in this scenario! It sounds like a one star is imminent if not. I know it is not fair! Sorry you have a bad customer!
Thanks for another great video! Do you have any idea how Etsy decide how much each click in your ads is worth? It seems like one click on one listing can be the same as three clicks on a different one.
Thanks for all this information! I'm trying to put a transparent outline in a font but it will only make it a color or white. Do you know how to do this?
May I ask a few questions about an unfair 1 star review that I received from a customer that complained that my Etsy shop shows that my items ship from Florida and the ornament that he bought said it was shipped from California. Is there a way to hide "ship from" on my shop? Have any of your customers complained about that? I already spoke to him through messages and he already told me that he's not going to change it. He is not reviewing the item, and that's frustrating!! The "ship from" affects us pod sellers. There should be an option to hide it from the store.
Hey there !n I am so sorry that happen! That is super frustrating! It is every once in a blue moon that someone gets upset about that so don't be too stressed that it will happen very often. I don't believe we can hide the ship from info on Etsy.
I suggest just building one! You do not want to split your efforts! I decided to build a second shop only after my first shop is where I wanted it. I chose to build a second shop so I could gear it toward Etsy sellers and specifically create things that would help them.
Shawna, how much do you profit of each item you sell? I’m wondering if I don’t have my products listed high enough. I sold 40 items in August in my POD shop and my revenue was $1,184.88.
I don’t understand what this is? I have never heard of Dalmatian dots and after looking at the page, I am still clueless. Can you explain what this is and how you came up with this as a shop? What does someone do with this PNG? Is this something for teachers or crafters?
Hi there Vicky! I had never heard of it either! I just found a font that was a best seller and that is what it was called in their SEO - Dalmation Font. There are different spin offs of it selling well in the market place now but originally it was marquee style letters with a Dalmation pattern background. It is for crafters and POD sellers or anyone who is looking to put a design together with this style of font. This shop will be a PNG shop with files meant to help crafter and print on demand sellers.
Hi Shawna! As a beginner, I started off my shop using your advice about research-based decisions. Is it crucial for a beginner to use other platforms in order to gain more visits to your store and therefore get your first sale or can this be done within Etsy alone. I am from South Africa but I only look to sell to US customers for various reasons. So the option to ask family and friend to purchase from my store in order to get some reviews is out of the question for me. Any advice?
Hi! I purchased the Q4 resource earlier this month. I would like to print it (and tried to print), but it doesn't seem to be formatted for print. Can you help? Thank you!
Hey there! Thanks so much for purchasing the Q4 calendar resource! I hope you find it so helpful! It is totally able to be printed! I am wondering if maybe you might try changing the orientation to landscape or perhaps there is another setting on your computer that needs to be changed?
Hi Shawna! Thanks for the video. I have a question on Etsy fees. I don’t get that many sales, but I do occasionally. I’m hoping that will change soon. I have a question on Etsy fees. When I make a sale I thought Etsy only takes 20 cents off and then 20 cents more off for the relisting fee on that one item you got a sale on. I made about $4 profit on that one item, which is the most I have ever made. I told Etsy I would like to get paid daily, but I find that they are including other listing fees of products that I have listed through out the month. I have put my settings on to get paid daily so not sure why they are taking out other listing fees of other listings I listed in the month. So I’m not sure how I find my profit if they are doing that. I use the Everbee profit calculator, but somehow there are other extra listing fees Etsy is including. If that’s how it works then how do I find my profit? I hope that makes sense.
The bestseller tag really doesn't mean anything. If you use any of the available tools to look at the listings, you can see that often those listings labeled as a best seller often have very little sales.
Hey there! In order to get a best seller badge that listing has to have had a great sales velocity. After a period of time of not many sales this special badge will drop off. if you’re finding stats that look like it hasn’t sold much. It may be that it sold very quickly and everbee hasn’t caught up with its updated numbers many times when I get a new best seller if I look at the Everby stats It shows way fewer sales than my listing actually has. Hope this helps!
I genuinely don't mean this like it sounds LOL but... you talk about staying on trend, but this design seems so out of date to me? It's very late 90s - early 2000s homespun, kinda 'grandma's craft room'. Are people just nostalgic for it and it's getting a revival? Or is it more about the keywords being on trend and the design only has to appeal to enough people? Very encouraging to see it's possible to do well now and so quickly. Gives me a little boost considering I haven't started and won't do until January (yes after the holidays LOL I can't handle that stress)
Hey there, Penelope! January will be a great time to start and you’ll be able to grow your business next year! Being on trend just really has everything to do with paying attention to what is selling on Etsy and sometimes that means things that we think are totally not so attractive! lol!!!
Hey there! It is all about the right design! I know it is easy to focus on how much cheaper someone else is and get into a rut of thinking that you can't succeed. But let's try to focus on all the gobs of people making sales at prices that are in line with what we can do. There are bunches and bunches! I hope this helps!
Wouldn't listing an item 3 months in advance be a bad idea no give your listing a bad listing score. I'd think you do not want to list until at least some searches are coming in. Otherwise your listing would sink lower and lower with the lack of positive interactions
Hey there! I like to start listing about 60 to 90 days in advance and consistently list in that niche until about 30 days before the holiday or event. But with Christmas I start in July!
Haha! That is SOOOO the plan! And it should be yours too! I have managed to do that in my shirt shop a number of times and that is where you can make some really nice income on just a few designs! The great thing about a trending font in that they can be used in any niche and look totally different... just be one of the first to take it there! But more importantly... the thought I was really hoping you would take with you from this video is that if you take the time to learn how to add value to the market you can be wildly successful on Etsy. I hope you got that too!
Hey there! Been following you for a while. Thanks again for your encouragement and for being real with what it takes to be successful. I'm beginning to get traction but it has taken 9 months of dedication and hard work. I've had no sale days and no view days. I am now getting multiple sales and hundreds of views. But I've had to grow a lot in my mindset. I've had to stick to my guns and keep going. Come what may.
Allison! I am so proud of you for sticking with it! Our Etsy journeys wind up being more than just an Etsy journey… don’t they? We experienced self growth. We learn what we’re made of. We learn the value of sticking with something and being persistent and consistent. I can’t wait to hear about where the next nine months take you!
Another awesome video! Thanks Shawna for all you do to help Etsy sellers! ❤❤❤
You are so welcome! I am so glad you found the video helpful!
Shawna!!!! Had to jump on here and say I’ve got my 100th sale!! Thanks so much for your guidance and lessons on how to put in the work. It truly takes work but the benefits are long term gains!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉
Brittany!!!! A huge huge congrats to you! You will find each hundred comes easier than the last and before you know it you’ll be at 1000 and then 10,000! I can’t wait to hear about those milestones too! Super proud of you and keep it up
Hi simply Shawna!! I am in love with your videos. You are my go to. It really makes sense that you were a teacher.coming from a family full of teachers and being slow mentally myself , it makes sense why I love your teaching style so much. You make everything digestible so I can better absorb all the mounds of info I’m needing to learn for alll this. I just appreciate you so much and I read another comment on another video going on about how much more transparent, relatable and concise you are with your tutorials and I just want to second that and say that is so dang true!!! I absolutely hate watching these kinds of videos from other UA-camrs. It always ends in frustration and misguidance.. but then I found you and I no longer end one of these tutorials being more lost and irritated than I was to begin with. Now I can actually make some progress. Not that I’ve had any sales yet but at least the quality of what I’m doing has improved and that is what feels amazing and gives me confidence which has affected my productivity level and yeah, I’m just so excited to continue my journey with you.. it’s only been a couple weeks but I know I have struck Gold finding you!! But I was curious about the personalization niche and being able to do that with pro tidy from your Etsy shop.. have you discussed this anywhere and I’m just not finding it or do you have any recommendations or advice you can give? I’d really love to hear from you! Thanks so much. Oh And tell Tucker I said woof woof!!
Hey there! What a beautiful message you have left me! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your journey with me and to let me know the kind of impact my videos are making! I am so thankful to be a part of your journey! And personalization is a great way to go with Etsy. Definitely try it out! I am not familiar with Pro Tidy but you might want to check out Hello Custom because that can help really automate the process! I just gave Tucker a pat on the head for you and told hime you said woof! LOL
so inspiring and I feeling motivated, I just started my shop with 5 listings
Congrats! It sounds like you are off to a fantastic start!
I so needed this today. Was doubting myself and my shop. Thanks!
You can do it!
Thanks so much for this video. Yes, I would love to hear more about PNG and having that type of shop.
I would appreciate seeing you explain the ad thing. 😊 Always inspiring Shawna ❤ 👍
Awesome! Thank you!
I hope you are having a great time out there in the world! Great info as always.
Thanks Jennifer! We are in Colmar currently... so cute here! Headed home soon!
I am about to Google! I’ve never heard of Colmar! I hope the hurricane doesn’t mess up your plans when heading home!
Thank you for this, I 've had my shop for a while but started getting more involved with it these past couple of months so this helps me to keep going.
Glad it was helpful!
Hahahah camouflaged Tucker 😂. I love this Shawna, it really shows that with hard work and being persistent, we can really do this!! Thank you for all your content!! ❤
I thought Tucker's pic was perfect for this one! LOL I am so glad you enjoyed it Sonz!
Thank you very much for everything you share. It helps me to continue and to understand that everything is part of the learning process. 😊❤
Happy to hear that!
Every time I start to feel down about sales you post a video encouraging me to keep going. Thank you ❤
Yay! I am so glad I have been able to encourage you! Keep at it! You got this!
Great information and really great inspiration! Thank you, Shawna!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much. In your research, where did you learn to make your fonts? Is there a video? Thanks
Hi shana, I listen to Bailey because I have a PNG shop as well as a pod shop and she mentions and recommends that you don't run ads until you've got multiples of similar designs because then someone might come in and buy more than one. But if you've only got wine in a certain niche then it definitely doesn't work to run ads. I thought that was really good advice. So now I'm more careful about my ad spend and about bulk listing in a certain niche so that I come out of the gate with 20 or so designs that match each other or have similar customers
Hey there! Bailey is a wealth of knowledge! And I so agree! Ads are much better when you have a number of listings for that potential customer! Thank you!
Hi shawna I've been meaning to write a note to thank you for all that you share and do. I also purchased your q4 guide and I can see the 200% of effort n Insights you included it in. Amazing!❤Just wanted to say you have such a talent for teaching and guiding and inspiring new etsy sellers and that's is such a calling for your life. God bless you and thank you for sharing all your knowledge and insights for a new seller like me. May you and your family be blessed 10 x fold. 🎉❤
Taytay! I am so sorry I am just responding to your message! This was such a kind comment and just thank you bunches and bunches for taking the time to send such sweet word my way!
Yes, please go over more of the ads. Thank you so much!
You got it!
Shawna you bring the value EVERY TIME!!! Thank you!!! I will be re watching this later - when you say you continue to double down on a niche - do you double down on just those specific keywords - sun niches? So more specific or do you mean the bigger niche in general? So say it’s a teacher shirt - do you just make more teacher shirts or say you created a first grade teacher shirt and you gain traction do you double down on first grade teacher shirts? Sorry if this didn’t make sense
Hey there! I am so glad you enjoyed this one! For you teacher example... I double down on all the grade levels! And makes total sense:)
Hi Shawna! Thanks for all you do on your channel to help others. I would love it if you could share a tutorial about how to design your own fonts. Thanks again!
Thank you!
I don't have a png shop but I do sell crochet patterns which go for a similar price to your listings. I have never been able to get the new style of ads to work for me, I always just end up losing money every time I try them. With the old ads you could choose how much you paid per click and they were great, I ran those for years with great success. If you do figure out a way to get them to work for digital stores with low price listings I would love to learn how. I tend to use them for a new listing to try and get it to rank and then turn it off.
Thanks for sharing!!
Hey! I’d love to see your ads strategy and stats for this!
Thank You Shawna 💖💖
You are so welcome! I am so glad this one was helpful!
I bet having a digital shop would be a good add on after having a physical shop. You could look at the ads in the physical shop and then use the png keywords in the digital shop
You hit the nail on the head Tiffany! That is really a very good spot to look to understand what people are looking for!
Hey Shawna. What do you feel is the easiest software for a beginner to learn to design shirts? I have a successful handmade Etsy shop (after lots of persevering) and am looking to jump on the POD wagon. I’ve listened to tons of YT, but software is my challenge! Thanks for your input!
Hey there! Do you mean a design app? I started with GoDaddy Studios and Creative Fabrica (for graphics). But lots of people love Canva and there are more tutorials on Canva... BUT I love GoDaddy Studios because it is so easy to use on my phone! Hope this helps!
Hi Shawna! Another great video! Thanks for doing what you do! Quick question: How do you handle people that are upset about missing a sale the day before? I run a sale few days a week.
Hey there! I’m so glad you enjoyed this one! This is a great question :-) I always send them a discount code so they can have the sale too
Never let failure define you.
Love this!
Oops! It's now 10:33am - just woke up and came into the office. Missed it by "that much"! (That was a "Get Smart" reference, for your older viewers.)
I met my husband in the play, "Get Smart". He was the Chief. Good times.
I am traveling and missed it too Miley! I will be there next week though! I hope you are having a great week!
Love & thanks to you Shawna from the UK
I am so glad you enjoyed this one!
How do we become a member? You are so inspiring!!!
Thanks so. much Gari! We would love to have you! Sending a link your way so you can check it out! www.skool.com/learn-and-earn-academy-2334
Great video & info Shawna❣️ I can't find your 60% link?
Hey there! Sending it your way! Etsy Shop Link and Discount Code - simplyshawnahere.etsy.com?coupon=ONLYFORYOU
Love this video ❤
Yay! I am so glad!
Thanks for this video... I am currently loosing hope as I have very low views and clicks despite running ads.. I know my products are well searched and optimized but yeah I guess they are just rounding off and besides Its just my 5th month.. This video helped m to just stay focused and give it time and eventually thing will blow off! Thanks again! New subscriber here..
Glad it was helpful! And welcome to the channel! We are so glad you subscribed AND that you are going to keep going!
Thank you for your fantastic videos, as always! I’m feeling a little down, not because I’ve made two sales this month, but because my total profit is only $1.53 after Etsy fees and paying my product partner. My shirt prices are already quite high, even with a 20% discount, making it tough to compete. I’m wondering if I’m missing something or if there’s a better way to approach this. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated!
I have a lot of people favoriting and adding to cart but not buying so I'm doing something right I'm just hoping for more follow through on sales
It always starts just like that! I am rooting for you!
Shawne you are so awesome. You make me feel like I can do this when every day I want to quit and I literally started a few weeks ago. It would help if I just got one sale. I love your videos but my shop is not POD, I'm hoping your tricks and tips still apply to non-POD shops. I've researched my product and there is demand for it. I do have one question. I started a Facebook page to help my etsy shop. How important is that and should I be spending money on facebook ads to support my Etsy shop?
Hey there, Debra! So I have grown my POD shop without a Facebook page! I think it’s a great additional strategy, but I wouldn’t start running Facebook ads to these products unless they start getting a little traction on their own on Etsy. That might be a good test to see which of your products are going to be your winners and make profitable ads, you’ve got this! Keep at it and I’m proud of you for getting going!
Great tips… the struggle is real..
You got this!
Is it necessary to use a specific type of laptop for designing, or can I start designing with my phone or iPad?
Hey there! You can totally use your phone or Ipad. I find GoDaddyStudios really easy to use on my phone. Hope thi helps!
Yes, need video about Ads!
Agreed! Very confused by them overall!
Hey there! You got it! For now this video might help! ua-cam.com/video/popZ51a20FQ/v-deo.htmlsi=CxIvI5L6Mp2rUgfm
How do I join your membership?
Hey there Sandy! We would love to have you! Yoou can check us out here! www.skool.com/learn-and-earn-academy-2334
How do I join the membership?? I got an email that it starts in August but no link to sign up. I would love to be a part of this! I love your videos!
Hey there! Thanks so much for enjoying my videos! I am so glad they are helpful!The membership is open and you have access tthe weekly live calls, special resources and video content. It is really centered around how to add value to the market and WE would LOVE to have you! We have a supportive and positive group of Etsy sellers over there, and you can post in the community or private chat with me:) So sorry you didn't get an email link! Sending you the link:) www.skool.com/learn-and-earn-academy-2334
I turned ads off because they were taking more than I was making. When I turned them off people were buying from my png shop and lots of things that I didn't have on ads initially.
Interesting Julia! Thanks so much for sharing!
Can you spend some time talking about PNG shops? I have been doing designs specifically for Junk Journals and stickers but now I am getting so confused between selling the png sticker designs or making the actual stickers through a supplier...I'd love more direction!
Opened my shop in March and I struggle with designing to the point to where I stress myself.
Hey there! I used to feel that way too! Try to design in niches you are interested in and try to focus on the creative process rather than the desired outcome. That might help make it more enjoyable for you... the sales will come later!
Thank you for the advice.
One thing I struggle with is writing descriptions. Can you make a video about that?
ChatGPT just say I need a description for product name to sell it on Etsy or Amazon … then see the results
Hey there! I will put that on the list! You might look at other successful shops as your examples for now:).
What would you do?? If you have a customer that is on the spectrum of disappointed to angry with the shirt that they ordered (she sent me a photo and it's a best seller that is exactly as described, correct color and size) yet they are demanding a full refund in all caps... do you cancel and refund with apologies to avoid the 1 star? Or do you only offer a partial refund and take the imminent hit. I have a perfect 5 stars with 200 reviews.
Hey there! I would refund with apologies in this scenario! It sounds like a one star is imminent if not. I know it is not fair! Sorry you have a bad customer!
@@shawnalynn2083 Thank you!
Thanks for another great video! Do you have any idea how Etsy decide how much each click in your ads is worth? It seems like one click on one listing can be the same as three clicks on a different one.
Thanks for all this information! I'm trying to put a transparent outline in a font but it will only make it a color or white. Do you know how to do this?
This means something to me. I still can't understand why I would not get traffic.
I hope this video helped a bit! You might want to watch this one too - ua-cam.com/video/3l-H2G0NBKg/v-deo.html
@shawnalynn2083 I have not had a chance to see it, but I will do so.
May I ask a few questions about an unfair 1 star review that I received from a customer that complained that my Etsy shop shows that my items ship from Florida and the ornament that he bought said it was shipped from California. Is there a way to hide "ship from" on my shop? Have any of your customers complained about that? I already spoke to him through messages and he already told me that he's not going to change it. He is not reviewing the item, and that's frustrating!! The "ship from" affects us pod sellers. There should be an option to hide it from the store.
Hey there !n I am so sorry that happen! That is super frustrating! It is every once in a blue moon that someone gets upset about that so don't be too stressed that it will happen very often. I don't believe we can hide the ship from info on Etsy.
Can you help explain why Etsy sellers choose to create a second store?
I suggest just building one! You do not want to split your efforts! I decided to build a second shop only after my first shop is where I wanted it. I chose to build a second shop so I could gear it toward Etsy sellers and specifically create things that would help them.
Shawna, how much do you profit of each item you sell? I’m wondering if I don’t have my products listed high enough. I sold 40 items in August in my POD shop and my revenue was $1,184.88.
Hey there! i typically make right around $7 on a shirt and around $10 on a sweatshirt. hope this helps!
I don’t understand what this is? I have never heard of Dalmatian dots and after looking at the page, I am still clueless. Can you explain what this is and how you came up with this as a shop? What does someone do with this PNG? Is this something for teachers or crafters?
Hi there Vicky! I had never heard of it either! I just found a font that was a best seller and that is what it was called in their SEO - Dalmation Font. There are different spin offs of it selling well in the market place now but originally it was marquee style letters with a Dalmation pattern background. It is for crafters and POD sellers or anyone who is looking to put a design together with this style of font. This shop will be a PNG shop with files meant to help crafter and print on demand sellers.
Do you have a tutorial on how to create the fonts? I looked but couldn’t find any
Hey there! I don't! I may have to do one about how I am doing the fonts!
Hi Shawna! As a beginner, I started off my shop using your advice about research-based decisions. Is it crucial for a beginner to use other platforms in order to gain more visits to your store and therefore get your first sale or can this be done within Etsy alone. I am from South Africa but I only look to sell to US customers for various reasons. So the option to ask family and friend to purchase from my store in order to get some reviews is out of the question for me. Any advice?
Hi!
I purchased the Q4 resource earlier this month.
I would like to print it (and tried to print), but it doesn't seem to be formatted for print.
Can you help?
Thank you!
Hey there! Thanks so much for purchasing the Q4 calendar resource! I hope you find it so helpful! It is totally able to be printed! I am wondering if maybe you might try changing the orientation to landscape or perhaps there is another setting on your computer that needs to be changed?
Hi Shawna! Thanks for the video. I have a question on Etsy fees. I don’t get that many sales, but I do occasionally. I’m hoping that will change soon. I have a question on Etsy fees. When I make a sale I thought Etsy only takes 20 cents off and then 20 cents more off for the relisting fee on that one item you got a sale on. I made about $4 profit on that one item, which is the most I have ever made. I told Etsy I would like to get paid daily, but I find that they are including other listing fees of products that I have listed through out the month. I have put my settings on to get paid daily so not sure why they are taking out other listing fees of other listings I listed in the month. So I’m not sure how I find my profit if they are doing that. I use the Everbee profit calculator, but somehow there are other extra listing fees Etsy is including. If that’s how it works then how do I find my profit? I hope that makes sense.
The bestseller tag really doesn't mean anything. If you use any of the available tools to look at the listings, you can see that often those listings labeled as a best seller often have very little sales.
Hey there! In order to get a best seller badge that listing has to have had a great sales velocity. After a period of time of not many sales this special badge will drop off. if you’re finding stats that look like it hasn’t sold much. It may be that it sold very quickly and everbee hasn’t caught up with its updated numbers many times when I get a new best seller if I look at the Everby stats It shows way fewer sales than my listing actually has. Hope this helps!
I genuinely don't mean this like it sounds LOL but... you talk about staying on trend, but this design seems so out of date to me? It's very late 90s - early 2000s homespun, kinda 'grandma's craft room'. Are people just nostalgic for it and it's getting a revival? Or is it more about the keywords being on trend and the design only has to appeal to enough people?
Very encouraging to see it's possible to do well now and so quickly. Gives me a little boost considering I haven't started and won't do until January (yes after the holidays LOL I can't handle that stress)
Hey there, Penelope! January will be a great time to start and you’ll be able to grow your business next year! Being on trend just really has everything to do with paying attention to what is selling on Etsy and sometimes that means things that we think are totally not so attractive! lol!!!
Ooooh, a new store?
Hey there:) Yes! A little digital shop:)
How can you compete with other pngs that offer 100 for 2$? If Not leas money
Hey there! It is all about the right design! I know it is easy to focus on how much cheaper someone else is and get into a rut of thinking that you can't succeed. But let's try to focus on all the gobs of people making sales at prices that are in line with what we can do. There are bunches and bunches! I hope this helps!
ive must of listed over 120 ornaments in the past 2 months, only 2 sales 😭
Wouldn't listing an item 3 months in advance be a bad idea no give your listing a bad listing score. I'd think you do not want to list until at least some searches are coming in. Otherwise your listing would sink lower and lower with the lack of positive interactions
Hey there! I like to start listing about 60 to 90 days in advance and consistently list in that niche until about 30 days before the holiday or event. But with Christmas I start in July!
Ads will be great
It is on the list!
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Haha! That is SOOOO the plan! And it should be yours too! I have managed to do that in my shirt shop a number of times and that is where you can make some really nice income on just a few designs! The great thing about a trending font in that they can be used in any niche and look totally different... just be one of the first to take it there! But more importantly... the thought I was really hoping you would take with you from this video is that if you take the time to learn how to add value to the market you can be wildly successful on Etsy. I hope you got that too!
You’re a beautiful lady I hope you get told that enough!!! X
What a sweet comment! Thanks so much for watching this video and taking a second to send me such a nice message!
I had luck with the election and now it’s dropped even though I have my Halloween & Christmas stuff.