10 Things That Are Costing You ETSY SALES

[@The-Thinking-Cat]

I finally started adding a video to each new listing I make in my Etsy shop, The Daily Adornment. I make one of a kind stretch bracelets, and have faith and confidence in the quality of my designs, and I hope I can get my sales up again.

[@etsyconsultant]

Good stuff, let me know how it is going in a couple of months.

[@LeonKnook]

Ya that 100 products is a real pain for me. I just started trying to sell handmade paintings and now I have 3 products 😂 It takes tons of time to make one and then there is all the photo stuff, mockups etc. I only want the best quality. I hope somebody sees that sometime in the future. I hate social media and seo so thank you for that advice.

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi Leon, just do your best, and keep plugging away at that store growth.

[@oksanatimofeeva3974]

Best of the best! Thank you so much! All my 6 years experience on Etsy proves each of your words!❤

[@etsyconsultant]

Thanks for your support, I appreciate it.

[@elewmompittseh]

I hear the man I apprenticed in metalwork with in you :) A few things he used to say..."If it's not made and on the display, they can't buy it"..."Don't deny the public! If they like it make more, and more!"...and one day he had me making price labels for 6.00 for an item. He walked by a few minutes later, took the pen and said, "Most important lesson in retail", then wrote 8.00 on the next tag. He smiled and said, "I just made 2.00, with a pen. Let's make them all 8.00." (it was in the early 80s, so the prices were timely)

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi there, wise words! Thanks for sharing.

[@romiromera8411]

The best of KZbin happy to see you again Nik!!

[@etsyconsultant]

Happy to have you here, thanks.

[@bl4ckm4mba1]

Your the true king of Etsy bro great video 👍

[@etsyconsultant]

Thanks for letting me know!

[@chrisinreallife2022]

The part about the photography is interesting. I remember you used to be really encouraged to use a plain, stark white background without a lot of anything else in the picture. It was seen as more 'professional'. I actually love the idea of being able to 'pose' my items differently and also show them in other places. I am going to be doing a LOT of work on my shop next year, I'll be watching your content for advice! Subbed.

[@etsyconsultant]

Thanks Chris, if you need any help further down the line, just get in touch!

[@jennyjumpjump]

I think it was an aesthetic that was pushed so hard on Etsy because the alternative was ugly pictures like eBay. In 2006 when I started Etsy, it was still pretty common for people to take a picture with random stuff in the background. It was an eye-opening experience for me to realize I could sell my product for more if I just took better pictures. Even people with bad photography skills (like me) can manage a white background

[@susanjacquier5358]

You are the only one I take advice from re all things Etsy....and in doing so, Ive managed to achieve 95% of the things you advise me to do..( lol..videos are my next goal ). Social media is a nightmare I'd rather avoid anyway...put that time and effort into product/ stock etc. edit....has anyone been getting an influx of 'scammers' in your messages in your Etsy shop? I've had 4 in the last week :(

[@etsyconsultant]

Good going Susan, yes the scammers are everywhere in Etsy inboxes.

[@billy7boy225]

Thank you for helping us new etzy seller. Easy best channel to learn

[@etsyconsultant]

Thank you!

[@anapenso4841]

Excellent! I'm going to watch this video every week to remind me of certain important things. The social media advice is so atypical! I believe you are the only one telling this about social media and SEO. I trust your opinion. I'm still waiting for you to check on my store, though (you asked for my store name in another video's comment 😊).

[@etsyconsultant]

Thanks, yes I am definitely the only one talking about social media this way, and it comes from 8 years experience working on thousands of Etsy stores. I am very busy at the moment, so please use the contact form on my website to send me your store, then it will get done, thanks (etsy-consultant.com)

[@anksthase]

I opened my store yesterday. Your advice is gold, thanks!

[@etsyconsultant]

Glad to help!

[@frogandfudge]

Hi, Thank you for all of your great advise and explanation. I have a handmade store with about 58 listings. There's a few more to activate. Nothings selling, I definitely did it all wrong to start with. I listed a bunch of items then did nothing for a month or two. Presumably Etsy doesn't trust my store now, how do I recover from this? Diane

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi Diane, thanks for your comment. Please book a call with me: etsy-consultant.com/services/discovery-call/

[@annagouli2903]

As always to the point!!! Thank you for this😊

[@etsyconsultant]

No problem Anna!

[@OldSchoolOldManner]

Brilliant again 🤩 big thank you ❤

[@etsyconsultant]

You’re welcome 😊

[@botanicalwaters]

How to do: truly handcrafted items aren’t going to have tons of stock on each product or you’d be in debt with materials/supplies. If you’re solepreneur making say ten different products and you list every color/scent separately to get to 100 there’s no way you could have lots of stock on each product, especially to keep inventory fresh (oils, butters, cosmetic ingredients have shelf lives). As soap/bath product business this model doesn’t seem possible. I’m watching all of your incredible vids trying to figure out how to implement your strategies in my niche because you seem quite credible! 😊

[@chrisinreallife2022]

This is the issue I have. I make artisan soaps, as welll as a certain selection of handcrafted beaded items (my shop is a mix of unique items and can often have rare/special items occasionally too), but they are all similar, but different lol. So I have to list them separately I feel. My soaps, I make sure to announce that they are handmade in-house and made in small batches. Most people prefer that when buying artisan soap because it's great quality and they know it's not mass-produced. Same with my solid lotion bars, etc. I just try to keep track of what I have on hand, so that I can make a new batch of what is running low because you kow soap needs curing time. I'm also going back to selling in person locally too, so I will have more stock. I actually find a shop more credible when they have a smaller stock because as you said, we can't mass produce stuff like the stuff dropshippers are selling.

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi, and thanks for your detailed comment. OK, You have to adapt what I teach for your business, nothing is set in stone. We know deeper stock levels sell more, but in your situation, this would be something you plan for, and work towards over time. What is most important is that you know that you need to work towards it (if you want to grow the business to a decent revenue size), and that you plan your business processes accordingly to get to that goal. Some clients I work with take 2 years to get there, or more.

[@etsyconsultant]

Yes, this is a true small batch business, and in your case you can decide how you want your store to proceed, nothing wrong in doing what you are doing, if you want to grow it, certain business processes will need to change though.

[@produceman13]

Everything I sell is unique and one of a kind... there is no stock... But I do have almost around 500 listings up... and add about 50 a week or so.

[@etsyconsultant]

Yes, this is hard work!

[@UniqueDesignsByCK]

Thank you so much for this information, and I'm guilty of at least 3 things for both of my etsy shops.

[@etsyconsultant]

You are so welcome!

[@consta-d2c]

Thanks for all the advice you’re giving for free

[@etsyconsultant]

No problem!

[@amyfrentheway8137]

I make sea glass necklaces, one of a kind. It's really difficult to try to make more than one of the same item because no two pieces of sea glass are alike. I've made sales, but I don't want my shop to tank because my items are one-of-a-kind.

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi Amy, just do what you can here, list very quickly back down on to items that have sold, with new items. Just change the photos, price, and anything else you need and publish it. Keep doing this and your sales will slowly go up, but you have to be utterly consistent and keep doing it.

[@DebraDavis-z5j]

If anyone knows anything about sea glass they will expect every one to be different. Just put the same style necklace and put you have a certain amount of it. It doesn't matter if they are shaped different, Just do a close as you can to the same type of wrap. Then say neckaces design vary due to the nature of sea glass. Then if you want to make a different style do that but make some as close to eachother as you can. You can still be unique but try to group similar styles together, and say designs will vary.

[@DawnCraver-l4v]

I really love your videos! So helpful! Question for you, we create one of a kind pendants. Should I relist a sold pendant with new pictures, etc. instead of creating a new listing for each pendant? How does Etsy feel about coping a listing to create a new listing?

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi, yes you should relist down onto an item that sells, basically renew the listing and then make the changes. This will help product visibility.

[@juanitavandeweerd699]

Hi Nick, thank you again for your videos, they are so very helpful! When you say that you shouldn't have low stock, hmmm, I often end up sewing certain products with left over fabrics, as to limit wastage, that however means, that there might only be one of that particular 'design'. How do I best market that then? My aim really was to sell items that are fairly 'unique' , so the product is the same, but the pattern/look is different on each. Now I'm wondering if I need to rethink that? Would appreciate your feedback on this. Thanks again

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi Juanita, thanks for being here! You have to do what's right for your business, so if you want to work with unique items which have low stock, this is fine, but just be aware it may be more difficult to gain momentum in your store.

[@chrisinreallife2022]

@@etsyconsultant A lot of my products are like this too, where I only have a small number of certain pieces, charms, etc to make something. So I have a lot of one-offs. Many items that are the 'same' product just somewhat different styles. I'm guessing in those instances, it's just best to make sure my shop is well-stocked with many items in my inventory to give people stuff to look at.

[@DebraDavis-z5j]

Just put all of them on the same ad since just the materials are different.

[@shastatbeans7608]

In number eight, you said, get the photography correct and you wanted it be more consistent. What do you mean by consistent in this sense? Is it possibly the same backgrounds or the same color schemes? using the same model? I really appreciate all that you are providing. Thank you so much.

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi, so what I mean is a consistent brand aesthetic, so do not have white backgrounds, model shots, coloured backgrounds all together in a store, there is no clear message here. Try to create a cohesive brand meaning and message in your photography.

[@caz1godfrey]

Love your advice!! I have a couple of shops I’m trying to work on…how could I get some more advice from you? Would love you to have a look! Thank u 👍

[@etsyconsultant]

Hey, feel free to contact me via my website: etsy-consultant.com/

[@DebraDavis-z5j]

I have opened a second store and have changed my niche 4 times. I just started selling jewelry findings. My question is should I offer many craft findings on different niches, or should I just do the jewelry findings? The reason behind this question is it would be easier to sell components of all crafts because it is easier to find decent prices other than just jewelry findings. Thanks for your help.

[@etsyconsultant]

It is possible to have a broader niche spectrum when selling supplies, so this is possible yes. Try it and see.

[@DebraDavis-z5j]

@@etsyconsultant Now I have added digital to my supply store-knitting instructions. I decided digital really is the way to go, hopefully I am choosing the right digital product. Lots of the digital items I cannot do. I don't know how to put more items on just the 5 files we are allowed, and I gave up trying to learn.Luckily the knitting is just one download. And I will be looking for more products that are not over 5 files.

[@lauriekamps1829]

I have a question for you, I will have a week where I sell 3-4 orders a day. The next week my sales dive. Like no orders or maybe 1 for the entire week. I sell jewelry that I make by hand and my turnaround is pretty fast, usually only 2 days. Then the next week is super busy then so on and so on. It's been like this for about 6 months. Do you have any idea what would cause this? Is Etsy rotating out listings by weekly? I have asked others and they seem to see the same issue. What's going on?? Thank You Nik!

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi Laurie, thanks for your question. This would need some investigating on my side, if you would like to work with me on this, feel free to book in for a consultation using any of the links below, thanks: Upwork: www.upwork.com/services/product/marketing-a-30-minute-etsy-problem-solver-video-call-with-the-world-s-best-consultant-1351219976669429760?ref=project_share Fiverr: www.fiverr.com/s/gBlpDb Website: etsy-consultant.com/services/30-minute-zoom-consultation/

[@passivepanda22]

I endeavour to have your level of knowledge Nik, always clear and concise no fluff or over exaggerating. Recently got into the glorified " easy 10,000k per month" world of etsy videos which, despite it's total unreliability, inspired me to delve into the legit side of youtubers who could guide me in this field ; you're certainly the one. Quick question - I have interests in both music and football (soccer) which field would you foresee more viability as a digital download etsy store ?

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi, thanks for your vote of confidence, I appreciate it. OK, I would need to know more about what products you envisage in each niche to be able to answer you properly, but taking your question at face value, I would probably say music, but as I said this is without knowing anything from your end.

[@rhodriellis6770]

I think generally educational music theory based products, simple products targeted at children seem to be selling well. I could sub niche through piano theory, guitar theory etc (different instruments) and then perhaps when sales start flowing target the older market niching through beginner, intermediate and advanced (different levels of music theory) @@etsyconsultant. Certainly open to your wisdom and ideas if you feel the demand for this is too low, thanks in advance Nik !

[@rhodriellis6770]

Still the same user, replied on my second account. Sorry for confusion

[@khomoh1]

Hello dear.... Thank you for this information. Please, can I create many stores in my sole name or not?

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi, yes you can.

[@hannahmitchell87]

I don't personally think it is 'all good' to copy others tbh. Especially not in creative markets. But maybe that's just me. Appreciate your advice Nik 😊

[@etsyconsultant]

70% market related products, 30% risk products is what I teach. 30% risk products is where the biggest reward potential is.

[@hannahmitchell87]

@@etsyconsultant I'm speaking more from a moral standpoint than profit driven

[@hopkins247]

You say that low stock and selling out of items is harmful, but what if I'm selling OOAK handmade items, each a "one and done" listing? Am I at a disadvantage? They're all under "sold out" on my dashboard.

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi, yes unfortunately you are at a disadvantage selling OOAK, please watch this video on solutions that can help you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIHddaOqjauApa8

[@hopkins247]

@@etsyconsultant Brilliant! Thank you!!

[@susanmillar3801]

HI. I'm guilty in a couple of areas though I am trying to put your advice into practice where I can. I make and sell one of a kind jewellery, like many others, so stock levels are an issue and even if I had the resources to duplicate designs they wouldn't be exactly the same as the gemstones are not identical. I also struggle to see the value in producing multiple of the same item that may not even sell. That's expensive and risky. However I did watch your video on one of a kind shops and took in your suggestions though haven't applied them yet. I have also watched your videos on SEO in 10 minutes and have applied that to my shop with noticeable results. I am endeavouring to build up to 100 items, I'm up to 42. 😊 Biggest problem is photos/videos with item in use. I'm in my 60's so even if I could take a decent selfie, it's not going to be an attractive photo. I don't know anyone who could model for me when I need them. Hiring someone? Every time I have a few pieces ready to go? Thanks for all your advice on how Etsy works. It's been enlightening.

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi there, thanks for your comment. Please update your stock levels, it will improve visibility. Yes absolutely hiring someone could be a solution for phots. Keep us posted with your progress!

[@khomoh1]

Hello dear.... Thank you for this information. Please, I would like to ask you whether the Etsy platform allows me or can I create many stores in my sole name or not?

[@etsyconsultant]

You can create as many as you want.

[@TeaWithKarin]

So fabulous to see you Nik and I’ve been looking at other KZbinrs too and they are saying the polar opposite of your information and I’ve found I’ve gone down in ranking rather than up. I’m looking at your website and looking at the private sessions you run but I am in Australia. How do we align time zones to connect? I’m not sure if you are based in UK or somewhere else. Can you let me know please. Cheers. Karin.

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi Karin, and thanks for being here. The problem with Etsy KZbinr's is exactly that, they have an Etsy shop and a YT channel, and couple that with courses and FB groups, whereas as I am a full time Etsy consultant of 8 years, with a KZbin channel, YT is not my main business, as opposed to the others, and my experience is all hands on, in the trenches! Sure, just reach out to me using the contact form on my website, and we will take it from there, I will probably send you a personalized calendar booking with times on that can work for you, thanks!

[@TeaWithKarin]

@@etsyconsultant Fabulous thank you .

[@vespertorekodzieoartystycz3343]

Thank you Mark fot video. As always grreat content. Mine biggest mistake is SKU!!!! I just don't have enough time to make big amount of every item ( I have 200 listings) shoul I do this only for my bestsellers? Or it is really important to have stock above 20 for every item?

[@etsyconsultant]

Try to have more than 20 in stock for each item, yes, this is important.

[@Teoobada]

Great video, Nik!

[@etsyconsultant]

Thanks Teo!

[@Android1X]

Hello I'm just about to open my first etsy shop. I've completed all details including bank details. I'm at the point now where its asking me to give billing credit card details so they can charge listings from me etc..., but the thing is I dont have a credit card, only debit. I put my debit details instead and it still wont go ahead. Until this bit is done I cant open my etsy shop. Thank you

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi there, thanks for your comment. You can upload a debit card, we do! Please contact Etsy support for help.

[@vietanhcao2177]

Hi Nick, thank you so much for the video! Can you advice the number for stock (jewelry)? Because as you know, the more stock we setup, the more listing fee

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi, Etsy charges you 20 cents when you list the item, not for every item you have in stock. Try to have at least 20 in stock for everything you sell.

[@vietanhcao2177]

@@etsyconsultant thank you so much Nick 😊

[@JoseMiguel-sv4ox]

Hello Nick! I have a problem with my shop. For a year, i only had 1 sale per month. It just doesnt go past 1 sale or below 1 sale per month... it looks like etsy is puting a limit on my sales. I have now doubled my listings to 102 listings, i will wait a month to see if it changes. I have a Jewelry Supply Store. Can you help me?

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi Jose, there is a lot to look at here, I strongly suggest for you to book into a consultation with me, if you would like to do this, the links are below: Upwork: www.upwork.com/services/product/marketing-a-30-minute-etsy-problem-solver-video-call-with-the-world-s-best-consultant-1351219976669429760?ref=project_share Fiverr: www.fiverr.com/s/gBlpDb Website: etsy-consultant.com/services/30-minute-zoom-consultation/

I have a question. This might sound naive, but: Why do I have to pay taxes for my etsy earnings when Etsy is already charging taxes on the merchandise I sell on the platform?

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi there, thanks for your comment. Sales tax is paid by your customers and submitted to the relevant country's tax department, depending on where the buyer is located. This is a tax for the buyer. Tax on your earnings is due to where you are registered for tax. This is true for items you buy, you pay sales tax, and the company remits this tax to the government and at the same time is liable to pay tax on their earnings.

[@DebraDavis-z5j]

Its hard to judge your own designs without an outside opinion, and if my designs do suck I don't know what I would do because I am doing the best I can.

[@chrisinreallife2022]

I worry constantly that my items are just...ugly and bad lol. Because I really can't get sales. I know I've also undercut my prices because I just can't compete with the mass-market resellers and their prices, they are rampant in the niches I sell in. I don't think many people are finding my shop honestly. I definitely love opinions and tips on how to improve. (I do have one customer who loves my stuff, and a couple family members tell me my items are unique and fun and nice, but I feel like they "have" to say that lol). I bet there are subreddits or something we can get our shops and items reviewed?

[@etsyconsultant]

It is hard, but you can get others to look at them, you can book a mini consultation with me to go over your work and help you, link is below if you want to do that: etsy-consultant.com/services/5-minute-zoom-consultation/

[@etsyconsultant]

Hey Chris, the BEST thing to do is book a 5 minute mini consultation with me, and I will get you on the right path here, and save you months of working out what's wrong, link to book is below: etsy-consultant.com/services/5-minute-zoom-consultation/

[@sofietaasti6327]

Hi Nick! Thank you for your videos :) I need some advice - about a month ago I opened my etsy pod shop, where I sell restored art posters by well-known artists. I am up to just over 60 listings - In the last 30 days I have had 73 visits and only 1 sale (The one sale comes from a family member). I myself think I have a nice and well-designed shop with good products, mockups, my own logo, etc. So my question is: Why am I not getting any sales? What can I do to get it going?

[@Dreamy-writer]

Obviously, I'm not Nick, but I wanted to leave my two cents in case it helps. I tried a POD shop for ~7 months and never had a single sale. I ended up opening a new shop and decided to focus on selling my designs (digital files of the designs) rather than POD shirts and within the first month, I've got 3 sales. Not a huge number, but for me, it helped me to see that the issue (possibly) was I was selling in POD which is highly saturated. I'm not saying it's impossible, but it is competitive. This little "experiment" showed me that my approach to my shop was okay (titles, tags, listing photos, etc), but perhaps the markets I was targeting were too saturated. I would say my designs could be an issue, but I hardly got any visits on my POD shop as my listings were pushed so far down the list of results that popped up because of how many other shops were selling in the same niche. Just my two cents, though. Good luck with your shop!

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi Sofie, and thanks for your comment. If you would like me to work with you on this, feel free to book in for a consultation with me so I can walk you through the issues with your store. If you would like to do this, links to book are below: Upwork: www.upwork.com/services/product/marketing-a-30-minute-etsy-problem-solver-video-call-with-the-world-s-best-consultant-1351219976669429760?ref=project_share Fiverr: www.fiverr.com/s/gBlpDb Website: etsy-consultant.com/services/30-minute-zoom-consultation/

[@etsyconsultant]

POD is so so tough, and sellers are being heavily misled by Etsy content on KZbin. Your POD story is one I see all the time.

[@Listen_Quran.0]

Please share the method how you are researching trending products. How can I find the best product for my store, especially digital product. Is there any tool which is used for finding best products.

[@etsyconsultant]

Etsy has given out data recently about what is coming this Christmas in terms of trends, I would look there, and also follow 20 popular stores in your niche and look at what is selling. There is no substitute for accurate data from Etsy itself.

[@juliecarton7855]

I have some products that I ship and some POD. So with the POD, I rely on mockups. I'd like to get real photos of my actual products and video/photo them in use. What do you think about purchasing 1 or 2 examples from each line and using those photos with the whole line? (for example, I purchase the teddy bear blanket, and use photos of a child with that in the listings for the elephant blanket, the rabbit blanket, etc.) Would that be helpful at displaying the product or just confusing?

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi there, thanks for your comment. Yes it's a great idea to buy the product to created a mock up.

[@amusingarts]

What are the little round "E" and "P' symbols that appear lower left on the main photo when I am in Listings Mode?

[@etsyconsultant]

Not sure what you mean here.

[@amusingarts]

I have little E and P letters on my listings in shop manager. I figured out the E stand for Etsy and the P stands for Pattern. But I can pparently only select this in the old listing page. Haven't see it on the new version. No big deal.@@etsyconsultant

[@WolvesandWhatnot]

When it comes to listing the number for inventory, should we be putting a certain number down, like say 20 T-shirts, or should we let the print on demand generator do the whole 999 thing?

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi Maria, let them do the 999/9999

[@WolvesandWhatnot]

Thank you! @@etsyconsultant

[@RiverPhoenix123]

Hi Nik! Great video and content on the channel overall so a huge thank you ❤ Just wanted to ask how is the cooperation with Lou going? Any update?

[@etsyconsultant]

Thanks for letting me know I appreciate it! OK, so Lou is currently focusing on some more important work, and once that is completed, we will be back with the series, thanks!

[@LockLT]

I have videos on my high end products and they don't sell well meanwhile lower end products without amy video sell quite good so I not really agree that video is a must

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi, yes every seller's experience is different, but on working on thousands of Etsy shops, I have clearly seen video listings performing better. You do what is best for your shop.

[@chrisinreallife2022]

@@etsyconsultant I've also heard that, in general, Etsy as a site promotes and pushes shops with listing utilizing video and ALL of the pictures they allow you to put on a listing. So, it is good to do that for that reason alone. If you can get some help from the site itself, that's better for you.

[@caelinivanov949]

Can you add more than 1 listing a day and still work? Like if you did 1 in the am and one in the pm would it still be ok?

[@etsyconsultant]

Honestly Caelin, I would advise you not to do this, just 1 a day, no need to overcook your store. I understand the temptation to list faster, but you do not want to overcook your store, and have no conversion rate (which is what happens a lot when you do what you are suggesting).

[@caelinivanov949]

@@etsyconsultant thanks for the insight 🙂

[@lauralynnmclean4593]

I'm a bit confused...@@etsyconsultant I have just opened a new store and try to add in a new item at least everyother day until I reached a fair number of various items in groupings ... are you suggesting this is wrong approach? How often should a new item be added to a newly made store -- under 30 days old?

[@TheNaturat2009]

Hi Nick, Does purchase by customer (guest, through shared link to my Etsy listing) is counted to my visibility score? In shop stats it's under "Direct & other traffic". Does it count?

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi there, thanks for your comment. The only way that you earn quality score from buyers coming to your store is if they find it organically, ie searching for an item within Etsy, finding your item, and buying it. Any traffic which is sent your store with shop links, listing links will count as 'direct traffic'.

[@SandyMarie-Artist]

Video - product in use. I'm an artist, a painter. Once the item is hung in someone's home - they don't "use" it. Help - what can I show as "use"?

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi Sandy, you show the hanging of your art, that is in use.

[@SandyMarie-Artist]

Perfect! Why didn't I think of that. THANK YOU. @@etsyconsultant

[@user-fm6tj6is6u]

Superb video, Nick. Succinct as usual. I would love you to do a video about Etsy thumbnails - especially for digital mock-ups. My thumbnails are slightly blurry until you click on the product. They are Jpeg/PNGs. I also can't work out the area to fill when designing a thumbnail so it doesn't get cropped. Even advice on where to find technical help would be useful. Also, what happened with Lou? 😃

[@etsyconsultant]

Thanks! The thumbnail issues sounds odd, Etsy encodes all photos when uploaded, try to take pictures with something different and see if that solves the problem. The thumbnail cropping on primary photos occurs top and bottom, about 20%, not the left and right sides. Lou and I will be back with the series when we can, Lou is currently busy with other work!

[@kristallharris6440]

I am having issues with pulling in my "Mock ups". They are not getting downloaded. HELP😵‍💫

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi there, thanks for your comment. I'm not sure what you mean?

[@kristallharris6440]

When I have already downloaded a "Mock up", and placed it in " jpeg" . I have them saved in, "Printify". However, I don't know how to, "drag" it to the place where my " Mockup" should be. I know that I am doing something wrong. Not sure what. I hope that makes sense.🤔

[@ree1ez442]

I remember you mentioned shopify templates as a prominent digital based service Nik. With under 8,000 on the search results do you still foresee this as a "under the radar" or what have you niche to develop a good level of expertise in to turn into a digital based etsy business ?

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi, it's definitely still an open goal, because the barrier to entry is so high. Plenty of room in this niche.

[@ree1ez442]

The majority of in demand templates in these categories are beauty/fashion - would attacking this market from a more male oriented/business side of things be more viable or do we simply follow the working products (70% working) to risk products (30% product risk) ratio you talk about in your videos ? Apologies if the question is long, thanks in advance@@etsyconsultant

[@Lilgift-tr4rd]

What is a reasonable expectation for a new store on terms of sales expectations, please? I realise it depends on a lot of variables, of course. But how quickly would you expect to see sales if adding a product a day? 1 month, 3 months. How do we know we are on track? Any important things to look for in terms of traffic and sales? For instance after 3 or 6 months what might you expect?Thank you.

[@etsyconsultant]

As a rough guide if you list 1 item per day and get to 100 items (100 days), all things considered I would hope to see a few sales to prove viability in what you are doing. If you have no sales at all as you approach 100 items, then there is an issue with what you are selling, and this will need addressing.

[@rhodriellis6770]

Great vid Nik., I have interests in both music and football (soccer) which field would you foresee more viability as a digital download etsy store ?

[@hannahmitchell87]

You might run into copyright issues with football if you're replicating strips/ logos etc. Same with bands actually. If you're just using more general images obviously that's cool. Best of luck 😊

[@etsyconsultant]

Yes, totally, I speak to so many sellers who rip off football teams and players.

[@etsyconsultant]

If you got into actually selling stuff related to kids football in the US, then definitely that.

[@lovinglife2]

Hi there, I have a question about my etsy shop and I wonder if you can help? I have decided to open 2 shops and I realized my shops would do better combined, thou I like the second shop name better. Can I possibly move that shop name to my other shop to combine them? The second shop is not doing as good as the first or I would just transfer my other shop to the name I like better. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi, you wont be able to move the 2nd store name to the 1st store. You can use a similar name for the main store, but not identical.

[@Michael-sl2mm]

I had a sale of the product several months ago. Now, for some reason, this product is out of favor. The Etsy listing performance email says: 'Give this listing a boost. Increase your visibility by adding new tags and photos.' Why did this happen? What is wrong?

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi Michael, it could be one or more of many reasons: Lower customer demand Increased competition Listing going out of stock Listing content being changed

[@Michael-sl2mm]

@@etsyconsultant I have only first two reasons. What is your recommendation?

[@laurie-jeannelister1029]

I always love you reminding us not to fret over SEO. It's the one thing I hate to do. Thank you! I am guilty as charged regarding prices being too low. QUESTION: I read or heard somewhere that it is better to have a variety of prices. I sell digital art and thought I'd take the easy route - one price shop-wide (excluding gallery sets etc.). Is that a bad idea?

[@ingridgilbert4917]

You'd have a better chance of finding your ideal price point if you have prices that run the gamut, you might be surprised at what works out the best. For me, it's not the lowest price. Once you know you can bring the prices in line with that.

[@laurie-jeannelister1029]

@@ingridgilbert4917 Excellent idea -- thank you!!

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi Laurie, definitely have a variety of prices.

[@etsyconsultant]

Exactly Ingrid.

[@etsyconsultant]

I agree.

[@boohjamoo6677]

if I open a store today with holiday shirts can I load all the shirts in one day? will that be ok?

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi, no that won't be OK and you will unlikely sell much.

[@boohjamoo6677]

wow then how many can I load per day and actually sell if they are for holiday @@etsyconsultant

[@NadiaAzariyeva]

Hi Nick! Thank you for the videos!❤ I run two digital graphics shops on Creative market and on Etsy. Creative market's fee is 50%. Should the price be the same on both platforms or I could make it smaller on etsy? I wonder what is the best way to do the pricing. Thank you in advance!

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi Nadia, you can set your prices at whatever rate you need to accomplish your revenue goals!

[@NadiaAzariyeva]

Thank you, Nick! I decided to keep all prices the same not to confuse my byuers.

[@ingridgilbert4917]

Thanks so much for telling people not to race to the bottom, you can't say it enough for me! The AI crowd is especially bad this way, look to be sustainable.

[@etsyconsultant]

No problem Ingrid, it's important to know your product's worth!

[@thesb2836]

The only Etsy KZbin channel I sub to. I unfollowed the others

[@etsyconsultant]

Thanks, I appreciate you being here. The others are causing sellers a lot of problems, and I pick up the pieces every day.

[@marinagutierrezart]

Totally agree, they create stress plus time ... is ... precious. Thank you, Nik, for keeping it real 🌺

[@katewalsh5394]

Can you please elaborate on what you mean by “proves the viability of your store”?

[@goilo888]

Etsy needs to know your store is viable by making sales. More sales means more exposure by Etsy. Less sales and you sink lower and lower into the abyss of “dead” stores.

[@dclipper8052]

In this context, he's just saying that if you can get 100 items into your store, then you've demonstrated to yourself that yes, you can do this.

[@etsyconsultant]

Exactly, thanks.

[@etsyconsultant]

Bang on, thanks.

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi Kate, the other two commenters got this one bang on.

[@montanateri6889]

You state we need "30% Risk Products", but don't say what that is? Anyone knows???

[@etsyconsultant]

Risk products are products that no one else has done, or new designs that no one else has done.

[@montanateri6889]

@@etsyconsultant Thank you! I once had a whole line of risk products and didn't know to call it that... I learn things every day!

[@Sofiarivassculptor]

😮good

[@etsyconsultant]

Thanks!

[@thekimandernchief]

The Etsy Wayne Goss strikes again😊🎨

[@etsyconsultant]

I'm going to have to look up who this is! ....I did look it up....I'll take it!

[@thesb2836]

#10 - Poor valuing of your work #9 - not enough risk or original products in your store #8 - photos dont tell a story or convey an emotional connection #7 - no/incorrect product videos. Product should be shown in use #6 - Poor quality products #5 - wasting time on SEO #4 - wasting time on social media to get sales #3 - not enough inventory, get to one hundred items #2 - not enough stock #1 - not valuing or investing your time in the right things

[@etsyconsultant]

Loving your work.

[@ruintg]

Hi 🙂

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi, thanks for being here.

[@mainlittlerock5422]

I'm an Etsy buyer & I hate the videos. If sellers can't take decent pics or write an honest description, please don't waste my time with a crap video. Yeah, it's a time thing. Time once gone, is not renewable.

[@etsyconsultant]

True.

[@josephbradley1781]

Ok, Most of these were good. But some were crap. Like, don’t try to get sales on Social Media. If you don’t give us an alternative we have nowhere to go. Or, don’t waste your time at the bottom of a time Pyramid. Most of us don’t even know what the Time pyramid is or how to use it. I know this is your way of getting more clients, but…

[@etsyconsultant]

Hi Joseph, watch this premiering on my channel tomorrow, you wont see anything like it now or in the future, unless it is from me: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHStm55qrdCbeJY