Avoid These Lesser Known Ways to Lose Your Etsy Shop!

[@user-yl6bu3uq2c]

The adorable cat just added to the great information.😊

[@amybarber347]

I’ve learned a lot since listening to you. Especially about Canva. For months I payed for Canva and I didn’t know I could do all that with it. Thank you for educating me.

[@divinenonbinary]

can someone explain to me how is it possible to trademark being a father of a girl??

[@jenniferkines8839]

Unfortunately Etsy doesn’t allow you to fight a trademark claim, only a copyright claim. Someone filed a trademark infringement against a few of my listings even though they are NOT infringing on their trademark. Etsy told me I basically have to ask them to withdraw the case, which of course they won’t do - they won’t even respond to emails. So frustrating that Etsy allows a trademark holder to file a case against you without checking to see if it’s valid. They just automatically remove listings if a TM claim is filed, whether it is valid or not, and they don’t allow you to contest it.

[@sciencesnark833]

I love how your kitty matches your esthetic 😊 Thanks for the info. I didn't know about the kids hoodies, but it makes sense. I would stay away from parody. Even though it's legal, a bot will still likely flag it, and it's just not worth the trouble.

[@willowbreezedesign]

Hi..I turned my existing Etsy account into a POD seller account a few months ago so it lists my shop age from when I joined Etsy many years ago...2009. Will this affect my success on Etsy, or should I open a new shop? I never sold before on Etsy. I have not had any sales yet, just a few favorited items. I started listing in November. Looking for advise since they are making changes for new stores opening. Love your channel!!

[@finjatortl]

I'm trying to open up my shop now so this video is super helpful!

[@selam22-m6j]

Thank you, Cassiy. Can you talk about the intellectual rights related to crochet patterns? Are there actually intellectual rights on these patterns or not?

[@SlamKKi]

Super helpful content, we’ve been trying to open a shop on Etsy but keep running into suspension issues, its wasted so much of our time and have left us with so many questions, you’ve answered most of them and more!

[@snpurser]

Thanks!

[@CassiyJohnson]

Wow thank you so much ❤️ wishing you the best on your journey!

[@aeli999]

Thank you for this. I'm in an etsy fb group and I see so many people's new shops getting suspended. I didn't and I wondered why. I think it's because I filled out everything I could find, did the shop story, the profile, banner, logo, etc. plus my bank is in the top 20. It's good to know. I was wondering if I should play the lottery? lol Anyway, I'll direct them to this video. I also check every phrase I come up with on google, google images, uspto, etc to make sure it's not a problem. 🤞🤞🤞

[@luxurycardstore]

Giant cat. Pretty kitty.

[@CassiyJohnson]

Thank you! He’s a great kitty ❤️

[@LiilReyy]

I have a big question: ¿Have you tried using everbee with your own shop to see how accurate is with the results?

[@CassiyJohnson]

I have tried it on my shop and for the listings that are selling a lot, it is super close to accurate but it's still all just an algorithm to guess based on how many favorites and reviews it has, so it'll never be 100%. It's more a tool to help you quickly and easily weed out the listings that are doing well instead of having to manually look through 100's and try and guess how many sales they have yourself based off the same information if that makes sense!

[@divinenonbinary]

wow this is a great question, would love to know too!!

[@jabe5895]

Hi Cassiy, I have an Etsy shop now for over a year, no issues, always obey Etsy rules and policies, I tried to open a second store, did all the security they ask for, driver's license, social security, live camera face, home address, phone, email confirm, bank account connected and confirmed and paid their new $15 fee, as soon as it was going to be opened they suspended the store, they responded that after careful consideration does not qualify for reinstatement, but they did take my money, I don't know what to do next, please help.

[@NewHeartCreation]

Okay I keep hearing different things about the location of where you are, and where you're selling to. I'm in Australia, but targeting to the US. I've put my location on the shop front as the US, because then it markets to US audience. Otherwise if I change it back to Australia, my products show up more so to Australian residents, not US consumers. My profile states I live in Australia in another section...and I've not hidden from Etsy that I'm in Australia. What am I supposed to do?

[@thehapagirl92]

Just don’t make copyright material or write copyright material and also I hate Wells Fargo. They are my bank and have been for years but they’ve been fucking up lately. Also, scammers now will message and act like interested customers. If they lack a picture and they’re asking how you’re doing or complimenting your store go and mark the message as spam.

[@cjmellon4]

I had my store permanently closed a few days ago and I didn't infringe on any of the points you mentioned, I did not receive an email explaining what the problem was either like Etsy say they do

[@mattjafari]

Hi Cassiy Can we use the Taylor Swift artwork? Or swiftie word??

[@kethmahanthage3276]

Hi Cassiy Thank you very much for your knowlegde. This is not actually related to the video. I live in Australia planning do POD. Should I select print provider from Australia? or can i use any provider? Im very confused. Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@koreanpizza17]

My cat does the same, basically loaf of bread. I barely have space for my mouse when I'm editing xD. Great tips!

[@Kenquist]

Hello, thank you for the info. I'm just getting started. Can you please do a vid on keeping listings all updated and consistent. As in, if I update s title on Etsy, does Printify also update, do they sync? If not, do you have to update both? Or just update on the Etsy side? Thank you...

[@caitlinvitale6362]

Hi Cassiy!! Is there a way to bulk edit my listings so they all say handmade with production assistance?

[@lupolian1]

Hello Cassiy, loving your series, and even signed up for your mini course, but I had a question. If you have to use a different email address for each Etsy account do you end up with a tons of email accounts you have to check and use? Will I end up with a dozen, a hundred, a thousand email accounts? Thanks in advance.

[@CassiyJohnson]

You do need a new email for each account but I recommend only having one Etsy shop! You can sell different niches and products all in one store. It’s easier to focus all in one spot for sure! I’ve got a video on my channel about niche stores vs general stores that would be worth a watch if you’re interested!

[@550210604]

As always excellent video. I opened my Etsy account under an LLC, but actually and thinking close that LLC. Can that action create any problems for my Etsy account. Can I sale in Etsy without any established bussiness like a LLC?. Thanks

[@Tawny593]

More excellent advice. Thank you.

[@abdochiha324]

Thank you very much for this useful content, but the truth is that Amazon and Etsy do not accept most orders as sellers from Africa and the Middle East.

[@Kyotopearl]

I heard that friends and family ordering from you is encouraged. What if ONLY the IP address is the same? As in the order was just placed at your house?

[@CassiyJohnson]

Friends and family are fine but I wouldn’t recommend having someone on your wifi and IP address order something to your own house!

[@Stella-q8o]

Hallo! I have a problem and a question here. My new etsy shop was suspended and i dont know why. I guess it is due to an overdue fee? it shows -0.24 euros in "fee section" (p.s. etsy never send me an email about the reason). I have no idea what's happening. Do you know what should i do? Thank you.

[@CindySimpson-h8o]

More awesome and needed information! Thank you Cassiy! I do have one question - Is there a website for checking Copyright infringement? I see a couple found by Google but was wondering if you recommend any one particular. Thank you again and I hope you have a great weekend!

[@luxurycardstore]

Google USPTO

[@LaceySmith-r5d]

Whats a good video to watch for helping me write my etsy descriptions??

[@sheilathompkins8844]

Thank you 💯

[@GabeRodriiguez]

Hi cassi! Am I able to sell multiple different items in one store? Or do I need to open up a few stores to have a variety of different products? Wonderful content btw, I’ve already binged most of them 😅 Thanks so much! ❤

[@MichaelC2070]

Super good info 👍

[@Shawna9437]

Hi Cassiy! I want to sign up for your course but curious if these are self paced or are these live at specific times and dates with you? Asking because I am currently working a full time job at home during the day and second job at night.

[@divinenonbinary]

great tips thank you!

[@kelliemcdowell4787]

What if my roommate bought something from me just because she genuinely liked it and wanted it? Should she just not leave a review?

[@paulcurran7289]

Hey, i recently just purchased your etsy profit calculator. Is there any way for me to change the currency from dollars to Euro?

[@CassiyJohnson]

I’m sure there is probably a way but I don’t know how, you’d have to look up how to change currency on a google sheets document!

[@citybloomstreasures]

Do you think it's compulsory to add the country your shop it's set? I delete Spain cause I think it was stopping USA customers. Now there is no location on my public profile.

[@CassiyJohnson]

I don't think there is anything wrong with not stating what Country you live in on your Etsy page!

[@Bekind95]

I believe you are right, that it does stop US customers from finding you. The US has a great advantage there. If you don't mind answering, how do you take out your location from the public profile. I tried and it won't let me.

[@wendyon4517]

​@@Bekind95 can you change it to "Earth". Just thinking out loud 😂

[@Bekind95]

@@wendyon4517 LOL, no, you actually have to choose from their drop down selection. I have noticed that some shops were able to delete their location like the poster here, but Etsy must have gotten wise to it LOL.

[@wendyon4517]

@@Bekind95 I haven't opened my shop yet. I just found out that Japan is back on the list to open stores (using Payoneer). I'm going to jump on it soon.

[@livechilllife]

Thumbs up for the beautiful cat😍

[@CassiyJohnson]

Aww thank you, he is such a sweetie!

[@jamiegurschick3811]

Cassidy - are the names of states, cities or towns trademarked. I have researched and am getting conflicting information. Have you researched this before? Thanks!

[@CassiyJohnson]

I’ve looked at a few and it seems that some are trademarked and others aren’t so you just need to check each of them!

[@ReadyInsights]

Thanks very informative Great content

[@abbyb764]

Hi, do you have a video on AI generated images? If this is allowed on etsy or printify

[@vtmorphine]

Ai is allowed on etsy

[@abbyb764]

Thank you

[@ebayseller6040]

5:13 i got one for a pizza design..SUPREME pizza hahahah

[@rzvrzv9894]

It seems like opening a store on Etsy is kind of like building a castle on sand. Imagine working hard for 2-3 months and then getting suspended without a way to contact support. The risk is too high. I rather sell on Shopify.

[@vtmorphine]

That's why you need to start email marketing so if something happens to your account you can redirect your customers to your own store

[@wendyon4517]

YOUR VPN ADVICE IS WRONG. You'll get your shop banned for using a VPN and pretending you are somewhere else. Yes, the guy who had his shop suspended at the height of Q4 had Sooooo much trouble to get it back. I think he opened a store like Shopify as well now (or before that happened) so his finances won't be done in by being only with ETSY.

[@daisylittlefield90711]

The Nike "swoosh", is a ring of the planet Saturn.

[@ChelseyWipper-h8e]

Love your colleague 😽💜 so adorable 🥰

[@CassiyJohnson]

Awww thank you, he's a sweetie!!

[@jayjayf9699]

Hey my account has gotten permanently suspended is that what happened to you , please reply I’m scared

[@Jilopeno]

Hi, just reaching out to see if you ever got your account reopened? Mine got suspended, I immediately reached out and appealed and it got permanently shut down. No response or reasoning otherwise.

[@LyricsQuest]

A less common way is to get too many orders, too quickly. If you can't process orders fast enough (Because, you don't have enough working machines), and the process times go up accordingly, the later batch of impending "late cases" will suspend your account.

[@LaceySmith-r5d]

I love your cat!!

[@justaman2363]

Everyone please make sure the like button is working

[@GofelipeGraphicDesign]

got to go and take down my girldad shirt....thanks!

[@shannonconlon5606]

Completely distracted by your cat, I have one who looks exactly the same ❤❤

[@paigedamian7715]

You can also lose your shop by having "too many cases" opened against you. How many that is, who knows - that's up to etsy but it has definitely happened. ( had an non-pod etsy store since 2008, Ive seen a lot, LOL ) Love your kitty 💜😻

[@divinenonbinary]

theyre basically like NAH not dealling with alldat xD

[@Blue_Angel.555]

I tried opening a second shop, I had not even filled out the banking information when I got a red message saying that my account has been suspended. The worst thing is that there is no way to communicate with Etsy to find out what I did wrong. yes, I'm in the USA

[@justaman2363]

I don’t believe Etsy allows VPN that will get a perma ban

[@divinenonbinary]

O_O good to know (i hate vpns lol)

[@justaman2363]

@@divinenonbinary I believe it’s because people try to use vpn’s that the individual is from a country restricted from selling on Etsy. So they use a vpn to mask their location.

[@Bekind95]

Yes, I have heard that too.

[@NewHeartCreation]

This is so stupid. VPN is protection... against hackers. I think it's really stupid that many websites won't allow vpns

[@mewoxgames7301]

Türkce alt yazı ekle lütfen

[@BEAUTYFUL18]

PEOPLE ARE WEIRD

[@Elizabeth-t2x2p]

Etsy won’t even allow you on their site with a VPN, this is bad advice.,

[@breanat1508]

Your cat is 'next level' cute but very distracting.

[@Elizabeth-t2x2p]

Etsy won’t even allow you on their site with a VPN, this is bad advice.,