Etsy SEO Tips for Newbies

[@meghan-hippie.hick.unlimit9331]

I've been working with SEO for about 2 years now and still learned a few tricks here. So even vidoes for newbies you can still learn something. Also I can't say how much newbies need to work on the seo. I make goat's milk products and every listing i put "goat's milk" but after learning about SEO I found out "goat's milk" was under 100 but "goat milk" was on the top of tge list. And after I change my sales double.

[@StarlaMoore]

That is AMAZING! Isn't it crazy how one letter can make all the difference?!

[@meghan-hippie.hick.unlimit9331]

It is I was all worried about being grammatically correct but I guess people searching for stuff we really aren't LOL

[@maravillasl]

Mama's Milk Shopp Meghan Nichols n

[@andrenayeArtIdol]

Im so glad I happen to see your video, as I was searching for SEO videos, it totally helped me. I just started a shop and the SEO went straight over my head. Thank you so much! Your videos are fun and informative. I totally Subscribed.

[@RuffStuff420]

So after watching your video once and seeing how you utilize your tags I edited one of my most popular listings. It went from page 4 to page 1 third row. Seriously, thank you! Even better, I just clicked the "on sale" sort and my item is number 1.

[@nurnabe5380]

Thanks so much Starla. I am new on Etsy. Your video gives me so much information about SEO & keyword.

[@themidwestcellar8003]

This was really helpful. Thank you for sharing those two websites. I will take a look to see if they are still out there. ( I am catching up on your older videos)

[@bubbleboom7392]

My personal fave is the horizontal bar | for my listing titles. I'm still working on all of them but decided to get rid of some products that weren't selling that way it can be a bit more streamlined.

[@sonia1145]

Starla...Thanks so much!! I love that you "demonstrate" everything for us! Makes life so much easier! So helpful!

[@yvettedolweck6413]

I was able to join for free and use the Keyword Tool today on SEOBook.com. BTW Thanks Starla! You are my new favorite person and inspiration :)

[@rougedenoir4000]

Thank you Starla. Your videos are really helping me. Great Teacher! Penuel (South Africa)

[@susansalinas5484]

Thank you Starla, This is so helpful you are awesome! Love the wolf necklace, going to check out her shop!

[@shyanegarcia8835]

Thank you!!! You're simply amaaaaziiing 🤗 beautiful inside & out!

[@JoyfulBlessings1]

Thanks so much! I had signed up to use SEO book months ago but really found it super confusing. thanks for the great tutorial!!

[@HopeLightUK]

This is fantastic, exactly what I needed to get started. Thank you for sharing Starla xx

[@StarlaMoore]

Awww, good luck Katie! Don't hesitate to reach out in the Handmade Alpha Facebook community if you have any trouble along the way! :)

[@beverlybrumbaugh2567]

Hi Starla! I just wanted to let you know that i opened my etsy shop! Some tweaking to do, off to marketing! Also, I was watching a video that talked about a renew feature (video from 2016) that lets you renew your current listings for bring more traffic to your site. Could you possibly make a video on how this works? You explain things so much better than most. Or maybe just let me know how this works. Thanks! Love the Alpha Group!

[@susanhauser6847]

Wow. Great information. I’m new to Etsy and online selling

[@StarlaMoore]

This video is actually VERY outdated. Please refer to some of my newer etsy SEO videos for the most recent information, as Etsy SEO changes every year. 🙂

[@angellaclarke1742]

Starla you’re Awesome! Thank you for this video!!! It helped me a great lot! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@raventemptressstudio1138]

Awe thank, you and a little bit better than marmalead as well. Will be checking both of these out.Love the content 💃🏻🌺🦄

[@sandeebarndoordesignsstudi4254]

Rocked it again! Seo's are my albatross!

[@rebekahwelchmoorehead2105]

This is what I need right now!!! Starla you rock

[@drnmarketbydebbie]

Another great video Starla!

[@earthsoul9454]

Great video and gorgeous wolf pendant! ❤️❤️

[@suzanner2454]

Thanks for the awesome information! Question about renewing a listing, will it still hold the same status if I change a few title and tag words or does it need to keep the exact same wording?

[@ThinnerandHealthier]

Question. I made an Etsy shop but now when I try to look it up on Google it says uh oh your search results can't be found.

[@jewelsjournals4080]

Thank you Starla! I will try this!!

[@rooky011]

Great info ! Thanks very much .

[@abhinavkhare8921]

Thanks a ton for this video! So helpful!

[@rebekahwelchmoorehead2105]

BTW I was able to sign up for a new SEO Book account today so its working

[@saraboroujeni1078]

Hi Starla, which number should i look at the Impr. or clicks? Thanks

[@StarlaMoore]

Hey Sara! This video is actually very outdated, as indicated in the video description. I recommend checking out this newer video, we we now have a much more accurate SEO tool specifically designed for Etsy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmrUmYyhotWgmM0

[@cuppatea4551]

Can anyone help, I'm a complete newbie and this might sound silly but... is the above 500 and below 5000 just for 'US monthly' if you're selling mainly to buyers in the US and if so what UK monthly range should it be if the majority of my buyers are from the UK??

[@devidoitalia]

Hi Starla, thanks for your videos I’m new to all this, just been running my Etsy shop blind and unaware of where to start with optimising my shop or even what SEO means! So your videos are invaluable to me! I wanted to ask, what site do you think is the most helpful for me to sign up for - ETSYRANK, SEOBOOK, or ERANK? My profits are quite low so I can only afford to sign up for one at the moment. Louise x

[@StarlaMoore]

Unfortunately this video is a bit outdated so I definitely recommend checking out my newer Etsy SEO videos, as SEO changes all the time. ❤ eRank and etsyrank are the same service (the name was changed), and as of Feb 1st of this year, I actually became their head of PR and marketing because I love the company so much and have used it for 4 years. eRanks number of tools and service is absolutely unmatched. 😃 SEObook contains Google search data, whereas eRank gives you data actually catered to Etsy, making it significantly more accurate. If you have any video/trainings requests for erank tools, please don't hesitate to let me know. eRank has been my favorite tool for years and I've recommended it long before I became a part of the eRank team, and it is the tool I still recommend to all of my own students and Alphas. ❤

[@devidoitalia]

Starla Moore oh wow thats excellent, I did think it would be the better one, just a little confusing for a newbie to know where to start lol. That’s so kind of you to offer to help with further questions too! I’m going to be working my way through your videos now and making some changes to my jewellery shop (PollyPerkinsStudio), so pleased I found your youtube page ☺️ thanks again! xx

[@nanamiyuki1011]

Thank you! this video is super useful

[@nguyenthao18589]

Very useful video. Thanks so much

[@raventemptressstudio1138]

Still closed for new members on Seobook, FYI. They are offering a free offer for a beta testing till they open their new members program.

[@meghan-hippie.hick.unlimit9331]

Renae says to name your product photos with your key words, dose that matter with Etsy? I have them done that way just for my website but didn't know if it is a big deal on Etsy.

[@SugarSha10]

Does there always have to be a comma between a keyword for it to pick it up? I have a title “Bring home the bacon piggy bank”, bring home the bacon is a good one to use, but do I have to leave off the piggy bank part for it to pick it up?

[@amytwilliams]

I just tried and got on just fine.

[@quiltedlullabies5700]

What do you think of etsyrank? I started using it while seobook wasn't working a couple weeks ago. Not sure what is wrong but I am still unable to even load seobook. Is it just me?

[@Imaprincesso314]

does changing your picture of your item hurt you? I have an item showing up on the 1st page 4th item and I dont like the picture and I would like to change it but im scared to mess it up

[@StarlaMoore]

Changing your image only affects your ranking if the image isnt intriguing enough to the customer for them to want to click it. In terms of seo, changing your images has zero affect on your SEO. This particular video is VERY outdated though so please be sure to check out my more recent videos using erank.com for the most up to date SEO information and tools. We no longer recommend SEObook because it hasn't been updated in years, whereas eRank uses real Etsy shopper data to know exactly what shoppers are searching for.

[@sandeebarndoordesignsstudi4254]

Starla I noticed you are using a / instead of a comma, between title description. Is this what you recommend?

[@StarlaMoore]

Hey Sandee, I feel that the / tends to look a bit cleaner but it doesn't matter. Both will separate your keywords. In my opinion, commas make your listing titles look like a big run-on sentence. So it's a personal preference.

[@sandeebarndoordesignsstudi4254]

Starla Moore thank you! I'll be switching it out! No more commas!

[@gb6331]

Really great video. Thank youuu

[@ancha2502]

Hi Starla, I was trying SEO BOOK but it doesn't show the number of searches, it's only written very low or Medium or High.... do you have any idea why is that? Has it changed since the video was made...?Thank you for any information

[@StarlaMoore]

Hey Anja! We actually have a disclaimer in the video description that this method is a bit outdated. eRank.com is absolutely the best SEO tool for Etsy. We have a ton of tutorials (erank and EtsyRank, which are the same tool). The search volumes are based on real Etsy, Amazon Handmade, Ebay, Pinterest and Google shopping data so its is significantly more accurate and seobook was.

[@ancha2502]

@@StarlaMoore Thank you for your reply! I missed the disclamer, I'm sorry :) I'm still at editing my shop, haven't even opened it yet, but I am looking for a SEO help tool, like Marmalead or eRank. So thank you for your advice and of course for all the tutorials you are making. I wish you all the best, cheers! Anja

[@karentyler8960]

Thanks so much Starla! Any pointers on SEO for one of a kind products?

[@StarlaMoore]

Though you wont have the advantage of repeat buys, the keyword tactics in the video will work exactly the same, no matter what product you sell. :)

[@galaoifa6159]

do you suggest to only use the same keywords many times in one item or to also use the same one for other items? do it have move effect when many items got the same keyword? thanks!

[@StarlaMoore]

Hi Gala! Yes!!! Using the same Keyword in multiple items definitely will help your rank!!! The sweet-spot is to use that same keyword in 10 listings or more. :) I hope this helps!

[@montourwire7607]

Hey Starla, what do you think about Marmalead?

[@StarlaMoore]

I don't personally use it but I've heard others have found success with it. So I'm not for/against it. I just feel that there are free resources that work equally as well. :)

[@Sharlee333]

Hi Starla, is all the info you give in this video still relevant; ie, nothing has changed since you made it in 2017? I thought I'd check before I go changing my titles and tags, etc. For example, where you split a long tail keyword into 'Christmas' and 'gift for boyfriend' (or something like that) because there are more than 20 characters; eRank would say that to have a tag with just Christmas isn't good. Thanks hun x

[@StarlaMoore]

This one is actually outdated. I have a more recent one available called SEO for Beginners from a few months ago, as well as some erank specific trainings

[@Sharlee333]

@@StarlaMoore Great - thanks Starla - I'll go search it out.

[@elly3783]

Hi I have tried this but SERP'S SITE is not working not sure why

[@helenyong5806]

Hi Starla, do you recommend and use EtsyRank? :)

[@StarlaMoore]

Hi Helen! I really like Etsy Rank and will be making a full tutorial on it very soon! I just want to make sure I fully learn each tool before I do so. :)

[@helenyong5806]

awesome! looking forward to it, appreciate your work always

[@Halo3VT]

One of the reasons why no one sees my shop is, I don´t show it. So here I take the first step: www.etsy.com/de/shop/EpicArtmo I am new and don´t get irritated by my only two products. It´s just the beginning. Artist need to support eachother. Especially in those times where art is not valued. Thank you Starla for your amazing information. Keep it up.

[@kellyburns5769]

Loooovvvvvveeee this video. Very helpful!!!!

[@HollyIsabellasMakeUp]

FYI everyone! SEO book registration is back up and running :)

[@StarlaMoore]

Oh AWESOME!!! Perfect timing!

[@greenzillamamaraisinggreen9778]

What do you think about running 2 or 3 separate shops in order to keep your shop designated for one specific product? I have two running right now and am wondering if I should merge them. Both are baby related. Both are unique items/inventions that don’t exist outside my stores. What do you think? Keep them separate? And what about what Renee says about 10 upping? I was going to build add on things to match my product etc. just more items for shoppers to pick up while in my store? My 2 stores are wombwrap.etsy.com and papoosebabyco.etsy.com thanks

[@greenzillamamaraisinggreen9778]

Oops wrong link! 😜 thewombco.etsy.com

[@nicolawalnut]

This is a great tool, thank you Starla! Does anyone know if there is a UK version? :)

[@StarlaMoore]

I'm actually not sure Nicola, but I will say that because we are simply pulling the "average" of searches from google, the location of the searches shouldn't really change much. You're basically just finding keywords that people are more likely to search, across the grid. So location shouldn't matter too much! :) I hope this helps!!!

[@nicolawalnut]

Starla Moore Fab, thanks so much!

[@drnmarketbydebbie]

SEObook Doesn't seem to working.

[@Frandalicious66]

it is letting me sign up for a 7 day free training, but not allowing me to create a free account

[@StarlaMoore]

Fran, don't use the pop-up box to sign up. I believe everyone is recommending that you use the registration option in the top right corner of the page. :)

[@wreckingcrew3661]

The Keyword tool doesn't work for me, it doesn't display any results, just defaults to a page that tells me about the tool and the company that made it. I registered an account and logged in

[@StarlaMoore]

As stated in the video description, unfortunately this video is a bit outdated. We now recommend erank.com for more precise search data based on keywords that real shoppers are typing into Etsy and Google. Look for some of our more recent EtsyRank/eRank videos for updated Etsy SEO strategies. :)

[@wreckingcrew3661]

@@StarlaMoore Thank you :)

[@pieromancer_314]

Oh my god thank you so much! Most of my plushies are now on the first page!

[@denisevance1]

It let me sign up today

[@KField]

SERPs dosn't seem to be working anymore. :(

[@StarlaMoore]

K Field Yeah, unfortunately we discovered this recently BUT we've found an even better keyword tool at EtsyRank.com! 😍 Definitely check it out!!!

[@crazyforbeauty2946]

They are Currently Closed to New Members :(

[@jewelsjournals4080]

Still closed :(

[@califfclan]

Not open.... man I want this

[@MELISSAJAMESSeagypsy50]

They are not taking new people how can I use it

[@StarlaMoore]

seagypsy50 This video is a bit outdated. I highly recommend using EtsyRank now. :) Their keyword tool is much more precise

[@ThinnerandHealthier]

Why can't I find the shop?

[@StarlaMoore]

Hi Shannon! Did you mean Primitive Riches, the pendant I reviewed in the video? All links are located in the description directly below the video. But you cal also find her shop by visiting here: www.etsy.com/shop/PrimitiveRiches

[@ThinnerandHealthier]

No I made a shop and now when I go to search for it on Google it can't be found.

[@kellyburns5769]

Still closed

[@maryzoerman7715]

Cant sign up on SEOBOOK

[@StarlaMoore]

Hey Mary! As stated in the video description, this video is a bit outdated. We now recommend using eRank.com (specifically the keyword tool) for up to date keyword research! We have several different eRank videos, so I'd definitely start with those. :)

[@debradiset3456]

Starla, can we use key words in our Categories too? would that effect our SEO ?

[@StarlaMoore]

Hi Debra! Do you mean your shop sections? I don't think categories can be manually edited. Etsy categories are selected from drop menus within the listings. Your shop sections DO count for SEO though.

[@debradiset3456]

I do mean shop sections ( sorry Blonde moment)

[@LVUS]

Awesome #excitesubmit

[@charlottel3830]

Starla, this is perfect! Thank you so much! I just love all your videos and the work you put into them to help others. I saw Renae Christine's SEO webinar which was amazing, and this is the icing, oreo cookies, and sprinkles on the cake! I just launched on Jan 31st and I've been fighting my SEO for a few days. Some listings seem more difficult to get up to the 1st page than others, but this gave me several tools that I can't wait to try out immediately. Thank you again!! I still have a lot to work on and I want to retake some of my photos, but you had a huge part in my shop opening so here it is 😆 Herbalhomemaking.etsy.com

[@andersonm3110]

Better Watch your erank Videos instead of These seo Tipps?

[@carolbeea]

It's a process. Thanks for taking time to try to help others. Please check out my fledgling shop. www.etsy.com/shop/shelovestocreate?ref=search_shop_redirect

[@sandeebarndoordesignsstudi4254]