Ep 158 | Answering your Etsy FAQs- with Lizzie Smiley

[@leighhansen738]

Another great podcast Lizzie. I am so excited about your upcoming png and tumbler wrap workshop. I doubt I’ll be tuning in live here in Australia but I’ll be taking notes watching the recording! Btw your nails are stunning 🤩

[@howtosellyourstuff]

I'm SO glad you enjoyed it!!!! We'll miss you live but I'll get that recording up as fast as I can!!! Thanks on the nails--- I'm in my chrome era! LOLLL!

[@oldsoulgypsyco8125]

It always makes my morning when I wake up and see you have a new video! Thank you for everything you do!🥰

[@howtosellyourstuff]

Awwww THANK YOU!!! I'm So SO glad you enjoy them!!!

[@KerriBrown-w8r]

Thank you for answering my question Lizzie!

[@howtosellyourstuff]

My pleasure!! I hope it was helpful!!

[@deniserichardson5379]

Right or wrong, I add my image to ChatGPT and write a prompt to write the ALT Text less than 250 characters for the image. It works well, but occasionally I have to edit what's provided but it's a great start.

[@howtosellyourstuff]

That's a brilliant idea!!! Great time saver!

[@debrahudson3334]

You are so amazing. You bring Christianity to social media! I submitted the question about a new product and your answer confused me as you said make sure it wasn't a saturated market. Since my product is brand new it involves a lot of education about the product which I find is hard on Etsy. I was on Shopify but wasn't getting traction and after listening to your podcast, I went to Etsy where Im finding the same results, nothing. Every time I ask people about it they say it is an awesome idea but then Im not selling on any platform. How do you know if your product is a good idea?

[@howtosellyourstuff]

Hi Debra!! :) This is an excellent question! New product ideas sometimes don't do well on Etsy because it's a search engine. So if shoppers aren't actively searching for it, they won't ever see it and you won't make sales unless you drive your own traffic. :) For Shopify-- you would need to drive 100% of your own traffic through SEO, social media, and/or ads. So to find out if it's a good idea, you need to see if people are searching for your type of product (or at least something adjacent) on Etsy. :)

[@SusanDettmer]

I’m getting confused already talking bundles/all access. I’m technically challenged 😂 What if I’m not good with computers (aka google drive folders etc)

[@howtosellyourstuff]

Everything is figureoutable! :)

[@SusanDettmer]

@ Yes it is!!! I stayed up until 3am (quiet time) with your course playing on my phone and following along on my laptop! I know it’ll take much patience and time, but I love learning new things and researching.