Did This Unpopular Etsy Change ACTUALLY WORK?!😲(I think it did!)

In this month's update I'm talking about how it was a completely different month for my handmade business on both my Etsy shop and my Shopify website compared with last month and how Etsy in particular, have come back swinging.
As far as Etsy's comeback goes, I think this may be down to a recent (and very unpopular) change they've made recently. But we'll see how July goes and as always, I will report back.
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[@LarisaCarliArt]

I have the same, traffic down, sales way up!! The last two months were the most successful for me up until now! For me it started with the gift mode introduction. Hope it goes like this in next months as well 😍

[@KimBliss]

That's great! Fingers crossed it continues. 😁

[@CreativeStitchingwithAnn]

DIY Kim what could possibly go wrong?! Check with those squirrels in the bucket!

[@LMPeas]

"Shummer" = Sham of a Summer - You invented the word for this weird season we seem to be having that's meant to be UK summer 🙃

[@KimBliss]

I'm reading your comment with the sound of rain hitting the window. Shumner it is! 😁... but also, 😭

[@rebeccaledford8202]

Glad to see you can claim some progress. It's always energizing. Thanks for sharing some balance considerations, so important. Rem to work on some stock for Q4 so you don't burn yourself out later. Be well and game on!

[@KimBliss]

Game on Rebecca! 🫸💥🫷

[@karenharries1985]

Squirrels in a bucket!!! 😂😅😂. I’ll be using that one in conversation 🤣

[@oliviabrown1553]

I love your reset videos!! To be fair, I love all your videos. Congratulations on getting physical international sales again, that's brilliant news 🎉🎉

[@KimBliss]

Aw thanks so much, Olivia. 😁 And I know I couldn't believe it! I'll be keeping a close eye on my shop over the next few weeks to see if it was just a one off. I really hope not! 🤞

[@oliviabrown1553]

@@KimBliss fingers crossed it won't be 🤞

[@SarahSkilton]

Thank you so much. Taking about dispatch times I thought I would check mine on Etsy and realised I hadn't put them back after I had extended them due to being away a couple of weeks ago. I feel stupid now that might be why I have been so extra quiet.

[@KimBliss]

I've done that before so don't worry, you're definitely not the only one. 😄

[@gillianmcmurray]

Congratulations on getting your taxes done. Mine still are not done. I suspect it will be a job for August. You might be right about the change in the dispatch times meaning more sales. Etsy does seem to be on a speedy kick these days.

[@KimBliss]

Don't they just! I was so made when I saw they'd messed about with my dispatch times and now I'm mad that it appears to have worked! 😂

[@AmiTuray]

Are you please able to do a video on how you do taxes done as I am new to self-employed and have no clue 🤣🫣

[@slimplynth]

My hoop arrived today, thank you, love it 😁 💙👌 it's way too tactile, had to put it away before I ruin it, trying to decide if my cat can be trusted to put it where I think is best 😸

[@KimBliss]

Yeah embroidery gets you like that. It's why I love it as a medium. 😁 I'm glad you love it, Lee, and that it arrived safe for you. P.S. Cats can never be trusted. 😂

[@ninetiesperson7980]

Great video. Congratulations on the sales. I'm Etsy only and the last few weeks have actually been busyish. Hurrah! Any chance of a one off DIY video? (I heard you groan😂).

[@KimBliss]

All my DIY videos are on my other channel and they're awful! 😄 That being said I am thinking of making some more. I'll regret that soon enough!

[@MayaSky01]

How u doing K? What’s going on with this weather 😂 no q’s from me (aren’t you shocked!?!). Just saying ‘hi’! Love the vid, as always x

[@KimBliss]

The weather is drunk and disorderly. Someone needs to come get her. 🌧️☀️⛈️💨

[@MayaSky01]

@@KimBliss 😂best answer so far!! Trust me, been asking everyone this question!

[@UnderWarranty]

I have the exact opposite problem, Most of my sales are to the US, i don't get many sales in the UK even though i am a UK seller

[@LarisaCarliArt]

haha same, I'm located even further, in Slovenia, and sell mostly to US 😆

[@yochanmw1169]

I realized every Etsy item has a 'Report this item to Etsy' button, and it is easy to report non-handmade/vintage items. Is this a new system? I hope this works for honest sellers.

[@KimBliss]

You can report items if you believe they violate Etsy's terms of service, it's just whether they actually do anything about it.

[@yochanmw1169]

@@KimBliss Is that clickable system always there? I only realized recently. OK, but I was too excited. You are right. That all depends on how Etsy responds. I am working on opening my vintage jewelry store. Whenever I search for something for reference, conspicuous nonvintage jewelry is on the first page as a 'best seller.' It's so discouraging:(

[@piotrpiogrys1075]

Hi .Did you have translated your Etsy shop to different languages? And your Shopify shop? Thank you

[@KimBliss]

No, both are in English only currently.

[@JohnLee-mk1tj]

Everything in slow mode over here. My freelance/bill paying job has been slow sense May. No panic yet but it has giving me more time for my art projects. So the paint is splattering and 3d printers are running.Halloween and Christmas art full speed ahead. Good luck with your house updates. Hammer on!!!🔨😁

[@KimBliss]

Cheers John! Some of the work literally means breaking stuff and I can't wait to take the hammer to some things! 😂

[@JohnLee-mk1tj]

@@KimBliss Nothing like breaking stuff to help with some stress relief and anger management.😄👍 Enjoy!!!

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