Etsy Sellers Might Have Been FOOLED and Is WHY Sales Are LOW

[@soniapennington9908]

Explain the difference between September 2024 and November 2024? Huge decrease that has nothing to do with the pandemic

[@kalliopekokkinopoulou501]

Exactly, this explanation has nothing to do with the decline on sales on November.

[@muzettecasas1242]

Agree, I did see a huge difference from Sept to November also.

[@clarehollowood6723]

Been an Etsy seller for 12 years over 43k sales this is the worst October and November I have had I do not even count pandamedic times because that was a whole other thing. As an Etsy buyer though I find all the pop ups that appear on their website very spammy and off putting. I put some things in my basket the other the day and the basket was then stuck over part of my screen whilst I was trying to browse it annoyed me to the point I deleted the item from my basket in the end just so I could see my whole screen. I can't be the only buyer who is irritated by this layout. To me it makes it look like a less professional platform than it once was and maybe a bit less trustworthy . Some buyers also don't realise it is Etsy doing that and not you the seller.

[@trishahillegass]

Yes it’s so frustrating! I was finding that cart thing super annoying too

[@ODNA07079]

Same here. I deleted it but oddly didn’t think it was perhaps deterring my potential customers. Good point.

[@clarehollowood6723]

@@trishahillegass glad it's not just me it's a super pushy sales technique. Definitely not a fan.

[@clarehollowood6723]

@@ODNA07079 definitely puts me off. I like to look for all the things I want to buy and do it in one go not be forced to checkout after each item because I can't get if off my screen until I do.

[@SuzanneRowell]

Seller since 2009. During the pandemic I had my first and only $20K month. Etsy is still a good platform, however due to sales being down over 50% in 2024, I am concentrating on marketing my website. Every sale I get on my website is more $ and less fees.

[@Jalwa_bhai96]

Hi! I have been considering switching to Shopify as well. As an experienced seller what do you suggest for print on demand apparel sellers with a shop of around 600 listings? Are you focusing on more broad variety listings like on Etsy or do you suggest a brand like "limited catalog" approach. Would love some pro tips 😅

[@thebikeracer]

I've gotten nailed on Etsy. I just had a great sale today - first big one. Customer used a 10% coupon and when I factored my Etsy Fees in, Profit dropped from $60+ to $23+. Definitely a learning experience on how discounts/fees can destroy your profit margin. Etsy will be used for branding....but focused on Shopify store from now on.

[@LucyHowell-wb6nu]

I heard they are going to start showing other shop's goods INSIDE our listings. Things are getting progressively WORSE.

[@jessicakinnaman3082]

I guess mentioning that Etsy takes 60% of a sellers sale on top of all the fees. Where do I get 60%? I sold one item for $1.00 and only received .40 cents thus they kept 60%. On top of the idea the Etsy isn’t just a handmade items for sale. The platform allows handmade products to be stolen and then made by an another for cheaper and can mass produce. Furthermore, there is no customer service to speak to and they can close your shop on a whim and not even have anyone available to discuss why. I’ll buy off Etsy but selling hand crafted items is a big NO go; it simply not worth it for hand crafters on the most part but it is great for digital and companies who mass produce (if the company didn’t steal a hand crafters work).

[@nkcricket5985]

Agree

[@thebikeracer]

And how do they get to charge us a Shipping Transaction fee when they don't DO ANY SHIPPING FOR US?? This alone should be illegal.

[@jessicakinnaman3082]

@ from what I heard this happened because back way when, sellers would list their items at low prices but charge a large shipping fee to avoid paying listing fees. It was that dishonesty that ended up ruining for the bunch. However, I do agree they should allowed to charge fees on shipping. Instead they should only do that to sellers they catch doing that but apparently that’s too much work for them to monitor because it would require ppl to monitor that issue but no they rather not hire people at all and just punish everyone.

[@robertaduncan8252]

Started my shop in 2020. I make jewelry. Lots of competition. It's not what I want it to be but I was still getting a lot of views and have a lot of repeat customers then it tanked overnight in October. I already had a certain collection on ebay where I always get seen so I am slowly cross listing on ebay for the rest of my pieces. For example one of my pearl bracelets got seen one time in 30 days on etsy. Same bracelet on ebay was seen 16 times in way less than 30 days. I have to be seen to sell. No views means zero chance of a sale. I was very happy with etsy but they have forced me to list my items elsewhere!

[@RachellesCrafts]

Here’s something you might want to try. I sell beads and jewelry supplies and I’ve had to resort to adding “not plastic” in my title where it can be seen. So basically something like “6mm White Glass (NOT Plastic!) White Pearl Beads”. It’s inelegant but seems to work. I got duped. I bought red “glass” pearl beads from Amazon and they sure felt light for the quantity. Yup. They were plastic. I think there’s a trust issue now with customers not getting what they expected and as you probably know they don’t always reads the description.

[@SkinnyPigDesigns]

I always thought that ebay was the place to buy mostly cheap books and electronics. Is that not the case anymore?

[@RachellesCrafts]

@ I stopped selling my handmade lampwork beads on eBay in 2009-ish when I started moving everything over to Etsy. It didn’t seem to be the right “fit” for eBay. Also, the cost of selling on eBay was much higher than on Etsy at the time. There are still handmade sellers on eBay but it isn’t the first place I’d look for handmade. Many people probably feel the same. That being said, if the fees are affordable on eBay it’s just another avenue for selling but maybe to a different audience.

[@NeneAlokasBlog]

Same here. Something went terribly wrong in October

[@lifeflow3835]

Where can I find the Etsy seller survey so I can offer some feedback?

[@NeneAlokasBlog]

Something happened in October.

[@mikecollins8886]

Doesn't all of this skew the data greatly that in turn makes Everbees data on sales and good possible products way off especially if looking at products and shops all started or listed over the last 48 months?

[@onthecoast8]

Still waiting for my 100k blueprint…..

[@ToOldToDoThis]

New to all of this. Enjoying your videos. Thank you. 100000

[@beverlytheartist425]

Etsy is a joke! You better like paying hundreds a month in ad fees and listings for no sales

[@b_gaming1]

slow traffic for me

[@absolutefreedom8035]

My sales are about 2 times what it was 1 year ago, just dont do tshirts 🤣

[@travislight3989]

Ornaments are still hot! I am up over 2 times from last year as well 😊

[@krisoconnor2538]

I am definitely lower this year in sales. 🤫🙄😮

[@GetDucked17]

I don't think it's talked about enough that business is all about adapting to change. Pandemic or not. Just because you have been on a platform for years doesn't mean your sales should be what they were. Or you are somehow deserving of growth. Have you changed and adapted with the platform you are on. Also on the other side Etsy's site layout looks like a beginner highschool web design class went wild.

[@muroitaliano]

well actually mine have increased ahaha, I am currently at 41 sales in November, the highest of the year. (it's my first year btw I joined Etsy in March)

[@thebikeracer]

What are you selling?

[@muroitaliano]

​@@thebikeracer posters with and without frame and canvas

[@bonnieeames1071]

100k

[@SusanClark-ig3rm]

100K

[@LucyHowell-wb6nu]

Personally I think etsy is dying.

[@richm34]

Etsy is still a great platform. Agree with you 100%. Etsy has made great strides in 2024 moving back to its roots and positioning itself for the future. They are on track in defining themselves for customers, but need to consistently execute. Sellers need to adapt to Etsy's model and business objectives. Sellers need to continually innovate and play within Etsy's rules. If Sellers choose to do things the way they always have, they will be left behind. Thanks for sharing your ideas and opinions.

[@josephrecabarren6654]

They need to make purchases avaliable through crypto!.

[@justtrellis4874]

100k

[@DoyleWelborn]

100k

[@marvinking2537]

100k