I could have PREPARED better! | 8 Things We Wish We Knew Before Starting an Etsy Shop

I could have prepared SO much better for starting my Etsy shop! In this video, I'm teaming up with fellow Etsy seller, Jenny from Jenny's Wreath Boutique, to share the top 8 things we wish we would have known and prepared better for before starting our Etsy shops! I'll be giving the first 4 tips and she's covering the other 4 tips so make sure to watch this video until the end and then click over to watch the second half on her channel. She has years of experience and SO much wisdom on all things Etsy! You DON'T want to miss her valuable insight!! Click her for her channel: / @jennyswreathboutique
This video will hit home for any of you that want to see Etsy success!! No matter if you're an Etsy beginner or have already started the journey, you'll be able to learn from our experience and save some time by NOT making the same mistakes we did! Some aren't really mistakes, but just things we really could have prepared better for in the beginning to sell on Etsy successfully. Packed with Etsy shop tips and strategy, you're sure to uncover a nugget or two that will really help you in starting an Etsy shop RIGHT! Learn tips for selling on Etsy including Etsy SEO, how to increase Etsy sales and increase Etsy traffic, and pro secrets to success! I hope that hearing the things I wish I knew will give you a boost while you're preparing to start an Etsy shop and give you great growth on Etsy!
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[@KateHayes]

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[@dahliadh]

Thank you! Thank you! I have chosen to subscribe to your channel-your information is so warm and genuine! There were soooo many videos, tips, etc.out there-it's mind boggling!!! Even though I own my own business-I am very intimidated by on-line sales. So, much so that I just started populating my Etsy store after having it for over a year! My ultimate goal is at-home income so we can spend more time with our 92 year old dad! I am inspired by your videos and commitment to your family and home AND still being a successful business woman.

[@KateHayes]

So glad you are here!

[@gingeranngarcia6291]

I am so thankful Jenny sent me here!! I now have two very intelligent business minded empowering women to follow and learn from. I am so grateful. Your tip about having family and friends go through the etsy shop makes sooo much sense. Thanks Kate! I will be seeing your other videos and stalking your shops soon!

[@KateHayes]

Hey friend!! So glad you came over from Jenny’s channel 😍 And I’m happy these tips came in handy for you! Do you have an Etsy shop?

[@lorazulicek765]

I learned from this video so much. I'm currently selling directly through Facebook and Instagram and hoping to sell something on Etsy, but when you said we do the first sales through Etsy - that was mindblowing. I'll ask all of my FB and IG customers to finish their buyings through Etsy to boost my sales! Excellent tips!

[@KateHayes]

Yes!! I definitely wish I had done that from the beginning! Will boost your listing’s quality score and conversion rate 🙌

[@lorazulicek765]

@@KateHayes Thank you for your advices :) :)

[@JennysWreathBoutique]

Great video Kate! Always packed full of juicy tips 🙌🏼

[@KateHayes]

Thanks girl! Yours was too! 🙌❤️

[@tulsa3370]

Thank you so much for your info. Helps alot. 👍🤗

[@KateHayes]

You’re welcome!

[@jennawildah6514]

Thank you for sharing these very useful tips! Great collab with Jenny. Just subscribed

[@KateHayes]

Thank you for subscribing! Glad to have you here!! 🤗

[@jennawildah6514]

@@KateHayes Hope you have a blessed, prosperous new year☆

[@Elianamachin]

Great video I was wondering if I get a friends order I should redirect them to Etsy and you answer my question thanks for the tips !!

[@KateHayes]

Yes always direct them to purchase through your Etsy links!!

[@marascott333]

You both did great!!

[@KateHayes]

Thanks girl! How’s the shop coming??

[@annettehanl2503]

:) Peppermint what ?? What's the name of your drink ?? ;) I am having rooibos tea... and thanks for the helpful video again..

[@kit6863]

What kind of laser printer do you use? I’d love to see a video about laxer printing/cutting.

[@KateHayes]

We have two! A dremel and a boss. That’s a great idea for a video!

[@dantemerritt5863]

Your last tip Using Etsy to get paid for orders in stead of cash app, PayPal , etc. How do I avoid paying for shipping and having open orders when I’m handing the customer the product?

[@monahpaintings1999]

Great info

[@maebhpyles4079]

This is very helpful thank you. But I have a question; I was making my products for Etsy I made everything Halloween themed because it’s October but I wasn’t paying attention and none of what I made is in demand so how do I make sales for my product is an in demand how do I market so people buy from me?? As a first time saler??

[@almabayomi8065]

Do you need to have a business licenses in order to do business with Etsy?

[@brittanykolstad5454]

Kicking myself SO. DANG. HARD for not sending everyone to Etsy during Christmas... 😖 I was just starting out.. I announced on social that I was gonna start making handwritten note signs & they exploded and it was mostly local people and most of them did pickup bc I didn't want them to have to pay for shipping so they just did paypal or venmo (I know now i COULD'VE JUST MADE FREE SHIPPING IN MY SHOP) .... now i'm basically restarting on my actual Etsy shop and it's so frustrating. So mad at myself.... haha. Live and learn i suppose. I have this facebook page with great reviews but nothinggggg on Etsy. Heartbreaking.

[@KateHayes]

Yes, live and learn. Hoping these tips help to get things going for you soon.

[@kikistickersco.2303]

why do you choose to pay for fedex instead of doing fr free with USPS? Just wondering is it because fedex is better?

[@KateHayes]

Neither is free- fed ex tends to be less expensive for larger items :)