How to Write the Perfect Instagram Bio for Handmade Business & Etsy Shops

[@CreativeHiveCo]

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[@prayshas.]

To be honest,😊...I started my KZbin channel recently because of the video you made on "Crochet business" thank you ❣️🌹am your biggest number one fan...I will always consider this fact👍👍👍..

[@CreativeHiveCo]

That's great! I'm so happy to hear that you decided to take that step and I wish you so much success with it!

[@MeyTribe]

If you have an online shop that's on wordpress it's very easy to create a page to "act" like linktree, which will focus on your main links- but also have your website's structure, logo, and menu in it

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Great tip! I have seen this before and they can look very professional.

[@andsewshebegins5026]

Thanks for this video Mei! I’ve been trying to up my Instagram game lately to promote my embroidery shop 💪☺️

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Awesome! I hope this helps! And check these out if you haven't already: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKmVpXmbmZeabMk and kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJTEdo2obLVnhbs and kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4ukpH9-e8mIptE

[@andsewshebegins5026]

Creative Hive thanks Mei!! Will definitely go through them all 🙏👌

[@janececallaway6535]

Great information Mei. I've now changed my bio for my greeting cards and it makes so much more sense. Thanks so much :)

[@CreativeHiveCo]

That's great, Janece!! I'm so happy to hear this helped!

[@castleofcostamesa8291]

Thank you Mei for yet another valuable video!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching another one! 💖

[@thereseh7846]

Thank you for another great video!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thanks again for watching, Therese!

[@ankletstatted8427]

Hi thank you for your good work. You ask so I request if you could make a vdo on what kind of content to create for email letters that can be sent to customers and automate them?

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much for the video suggestion! ❤️ You can check out my video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZ-agpmDiqaVnZI 😊

[@liberablu]

Thank you Mei! Will you do a video on Etsy ads for boosting Etsy sales? That would be so interesting.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnrWiKive9CDjas

[@sma.archives]

What advice do you have for a kid's clothing store?

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Make sure you are in compliance with all of the safety laws regarding kids' clothing, for sure.

[@hysae_clay_art6734]

Hi Mei ! Thank you for your awesome videos. My inspiration and drive were quite low until I discovered your channel yesterday... and binge watched it ! Since having done so, I created a new website, which is both a portal to my Etsy shop and blog pages for the affiliation program I subrscibed to a few weeks ago. I just changed my IG bio, and subscribed to your IG. Now I can really showcase my handmade jewellery in a fancy way, and Etsy is the final step, but the branding happens before (do I make sense ???). Thanks again, looking forward to your next videos ! :D (btw : my YT is still very new and needs a lot of work, but first things first ^^)

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Wow! You did a lot of work in one day!! I hope you are excited about the changes and that you start to see results. Thank you so much for bingeing!

[@hysae_clay_art6734]

@@CreativeHiveCo Yeah i am very excited because i feel that i own my project more :D Your videos are great, really, so it's pleasant to watch them all ! I just gave the link to your channel to a friend of mine, not in the same business but so much of your content would just help her so much :D

[@CreativeHiveCo]

You are so so sweet, and I appreciate that so much! I am so glad you feel like you have ownership now. 💖

[@bonitabarnes4191]

Very helpful! Thank you. 🙂

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you for watching, Bonita!

[@kathleencarmichael656]

Hello, I loved watching your video. I'm in the process of an Instagram for my business. I have one problem I make handmade products. Like t-shirts, scrunchies, keychains, mugs, and jewelry. Do I have to make different accounts or come up with one name that will describe what I'm doing?

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Hi Kathleen! Great question! It's totally fine to have an assortment of products in 1 shop as long as you keep your product line cohesive and on brand i.e. in terms of style or theme or niche, etc. If you have a cohesive product line, 1 account/name is fine; otherwise, it would be best to have them in separate accounts. Good luck with your business!! ❤️

[@starkurosu2179]

I want to take better product photo's but don't know how? Do you have any videos with advice? Thank you for sharing so much.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Yes I do! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3zEd6WgoLFjpZY

[@namitaghatge2439]

Hi Mei, Thank you for the detailed guidance. I sell multiple types of handmade products such as jesmonite, polymer, and air dry clay jewelry, hand-poured candles, and punch needles. In this case, should I create a different account for each niche or one single account for multiple products under one brand? Which is more effective?

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Hi Namita! Making your product line cohesive (i.e. in terms of niche or design or style or aesthetics, etc.) is important so if you can find a common denominator for all your products to look cohesive, then you can just put them under one brand. Otherwise, I would suggest to keep them separate. Good luck!! 🎉🎉💕💕

[@namitaghatge2439]

@@CreativeHiveCo thanks for the suggestion. It helps a lot

[@lisacharron5973]

Great tips! Thanks Mei!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching, Lisa!

[@saraphynmalfunction]

thanks for the tips, I will be tweaking my bio! this stuff has been on my mind because I recently made my own linktree-esque landing page on my website to use as my "link in bio". I think when done well this looks nicer & less generic than linktree.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Glad it was helpful, Sara! I'm happy to hear you made the change!

[@rebeccahoward1340]

Thanks Mei, very helpful! I'm going to revamp my bio after this I think! What's your view on using hashtags in the bio - sorry if you covered this and it went over my head lol :)

[@CreativeHiveCo]

The only hashtag I would put in your bio is your own branded hashtag, if you have one. Hashtags in your bio won't make you show up in the search of the hashtag, so don't waste valuable character space by listing hashtags that won't actually drive traffic back to you!

[@rebeccahoward1340]

@@CreativeHiveCo Great - thx Mei, that makes total sense. Bio amended!! :)

[@ChrisetteDesigns]

I link to a page on my blog that has buttons created to look like the linktree setup :)

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Perfect, Chrisette! That not only gives options but it also drives traffic directly to your site. Very smart!

[@ChrisetteDesigns]

@@CreativeHiveCo Thanks! I saw it on someone else's Instagram and immediately got rid of the linktree since there's no financial benefit with it. My blog has ads on it :)

[@sadiqua4600]

Thanks Mei !

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you for watching!

[@sadiqua4600]

@@CreativeHiveCo Welcome!

[@lavellnutrition]

How can you change your twitter name. I want to use my company name and not my personal name?

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Here you go: help.twitter.com/en/managing-your-account/change-twitter-handle#:~:text=Navigate%20to%20Settings%20and%20privacy,prompted%20to%20choose%20another%20one.

[@teachpeace9036]

Hi Mei how are you doing. Is it possible to get in touch with you for one to one consultation business. Thanks

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Hi there! I don't actually do one-on-one consultation but if you are interested in my course you can find out more here: www.creativehiveco.com/a-sale-a-day-business/

[@pomcloset2871]

Your content are very useful. Thank you 🌹

[@CreativeHiveCo]

I'm so glad to hear that! Thank you so much for watching!

[@pomcloset2871]

I have watched many of your videos. There are very useful and relevant to what I do. Thanks again for your tips 🙏🌹subscribed 🌼