,is there something wrong with my shop

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Permalink Reply by Candice on April 16, 2008 at 2:10pm

It's unlikely there's anything "wrong" with your shop. Browse the forums on etsy and see what they have to say there about business. Especially these past six months or so business has dropped, dramatically, for many people. Quite a few believe it has to do with Etsy being advertised in high profile places and bringing so many sellers. The site has become swamped with new people, seeing around 300 to 400 new shops opened almost daily! Outside promotion is a must! Business cards, word of mouth, whatever! If you have your photos in a local shop, advertise your Etsy shop. Etc., etc.,...

Good luck!

Candice

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Permalink Reply by kissmystyle on April 16, 2008 at 2:48pm

I havent had much success on Etsy either. I heard a good trick is to not add all new products at once, but a little at a time. good luck!

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Permalink Reply by Enid on April 16, 2008 at 8:51pm

Like Candice mentionned, you ahve to go seek your buyers out of Etsy and attract them there. I use my blog, my website and my DeviantArt gallery to promote out of Etsy, and I also carry business cards with me at all times.

There's no miracle solution appart from taking the time to work on promotion and networking. Best of luck with your sales !

-V

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Permalink Reply by Val on April 20, 2008 at 6:00am

thanks to all of you for the tips.

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