NEW Etsy Trends and Products Guaranteed to Sell in 2024 🎉

[@StarlaMoore]

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[@femariepiansay6535]

How to start

[@jewelsjewels7333]

Maybe Esty should separate the Handmade items from the print-on-demand items on separate platforms. Maybe that will ease the competition for the hard-working handmade creators.

[@StarlaMoore]

Or even just separate categories. I'm a POD seller due to time restrictions but I completely agree that POD and handmade need to be separate. As a buyer, I can't find handmade items anymore while shopping and it's infuriating.

[@kristinaanderson8684]

@@StarlaMoore filter-item type-handmade

[@CCAnne]

@@kristinaanderson8684 we’ve tried that and it isn’t working. It’s absurd

[@GraphixChic]

Why do you assume POD creators aren't hard-working? I'm a graphic designer. I spend a lot of time on each my designs (which some KZbinrs tell you not to bother - just slap designs together, they say). And that's on top of my freelance design business. I listened to this video while I was also in Photoshop, busting my hump on a mural for a major client. I just can't afford the time or money on equipment to print mugs, tees, bags, etc. on my own. Having a production partner helps me take my ART to a different audience.

[@EGaborovna]

Dragon isn't trending because it's a popular fantasy theme, it's because the Year of the Dragon is coming up. I was commissioned to create dragon-labels too.

[@StarlaMoore]

Dragons are definitely trending due to popular fantasy too! The Fourth Wing series just released a second book early this month, Dungeons & Dragons is more popular than ever, and we are awaiting the release of season 2 of House of the Dragon. So they are definitely a contributing factor in my industry at least!

[@deelloonngg]

I sell canvas prints in my shop and after seeing you mention capybaras I added a cute watercolor of one like 2 days ago and I just sold one 🎉 haha

[@StarlaMoore]

That's absolutely amazing!!!

[@melissamiller5178]

Way to go!

[@femariepiansay6535]

How mam

[@peachesnscreams9325]

Is it your art or stolen?

[@olaleyesylvester9148]

@@peachesnscreams9325 funny, you can also own your art by yourself, how? There tons of designers that design products either digital or physical. You can own yours if you would like to know how

[@missmissy4555]

i am SO glad i found you! Your videos are amazing. My goal to replace my 9-5 and soon and just after a few videos, i could see it happening, sooner than later.

[@chandlereverett8726]

This video lead to getting my two sales from people organically finding my listing in one night. (First for me) I made a bunch of cute Personalized Axolotl ornaments, and used your SEO Noodles to help me optimize it.

[@StarlaMoore]

That is absolutely AMAZING!!! 😍 Congrats on the sales and here's to many more!!! 🥂🎉

[@MadDormouse]

For axolotl, I may have some insight... the Girl Scout Cookie mascot for 2024 is the axolotl. It was announced around September and cookies are sold from January to mid-March.

[@dianacarey6712]

Yes. Girl Scout cookie mascot

[@jennifersenenko6755]

Hi Starla, thank you so much for the free calendar for the time you put into making it. I just want to let you know that I appreciate all the hard work you put into making not only the calendar but what you put into making each video and material that you give to us for free to help us grow. Thank you Starla.

[@lymhoran5021]

OH MY GOODNESS.I Have never heard of pickleball until this year either - now i see it everywhere lol

[@melissamiller5178]

Same...apparently Matthew Perry was a huge fan and built a pickleball court at his residence...I still have no idea how it's played though!

[@maamiam]

It’s coming up on Girl Scout cookie season and this year the mascot is the Axolotl. Maybe that contributed to the high search volume 🤔

[@StarlaMoore]

Ah! I never would have known this! Good catch!

[@inhergarage]

Great info! You were dead on last year with the cottage core trend and I’ve waiting for this years video! When will you release the 2024 Etsy marketing calendar? You’re the only one who makes this!

[@StarlaMoore]

It'll be out around January 1st! If you're already on my email list, you won't need to sign up for it. I'll send them out to everyone around the 1st of the year. 😎

[@kriskoeh6901]

@@StarlaMooredo we buy that or just sign up for newsletter? I’m new here! 🎉

[@courtneymendoza5009]

Personally think “axolotl shirt” will be a short lived trend as it’s the mascot for GS Cookie Season this year 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@jennastivers8258]

What a great start to my day! Newbie to your channel and I am so happy I stumbled upon here this morning. Such an informative video, now considering adding some trends to my tumbler business and branching out to keychains, possibly wall art and maybe jewelry making.

[@ecouturehandmades5166]

Good to know about necklaces as Mothers Day US comes in May...

[@Yellowmenace18]

2024 is also the year of the Dragon so that's a big reason why it will be extra popular. 🐲

[@thehapagirl92]

Love the enthusiasm and knowledge. Subscribed ❤

[@shayne_has_landed2511]

I’m an animal lover, and every time I’m reminded that axolotls are trending, it makes me so anxious and sad. Axolotls are trending as pets and under a lazy, English-ified name, meaning that no matter how many kids are falling in love with axolotls, the species is still going extinct. People sell designs of pink colored pet axolotls, while wild axolotls, the kind that are going extinct, are a deep, almost black, speckled color. If you’re going to make axolotl designs, at least consider making different designs for different breeds or a design for wild axolotls. They deserve the representation.

[@melissamiller5178]

Thanks for the great tips, Starla! Hope to join some of your live chats again when I can offload this pesky 8-5 day job! (UGH!) Managing to craft and save money in the quiet hours though...Have a great Thanksgiving holiday!

[@robynlatorre7044]

I have a few Alien products just because that's something I'm interested in and they have the most views! I'm a new shop (1 month to be exact so that was surprising to me lol)

[@intentionally-blank]

Always interesting, educational and actionable information. Thanks so much once again Starla. 💯💥👼

[@StarlaMoore]

You are so welcome!!!!!

[@sharktvcorfu5702]

Your video is very nice!! I have a shop on Etsy with digital photos of everyday life in Greece and Corfu for printing. what do you think of this product? it's been 20 days and I've made 4 sales!! Do you have any tags to recommend for digital photos?

[@StarlaMoore]

Unfortunately I don't. I know nothing about your niche, which is why YOU are the best person to do your own keyword research. Like I said at the start of the video, you know your industry better than anyone, so the very best person to optimize your listings for your industry is you. :)

[@SSL_Atlantic]

Thanks a lot, Marla, for the helpful information. Just a heads up regarding Twitch - it's vital to be cautious about potential copyright infringement.

[@StarlaMoore]

Absolutely! That goes for everything. I have several videos on my channel covering copyright and trademark on Etsy.

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

Oh, are you saying that you can’t use their logo on materials like shirts bags that approval from Pam company twitch?

[@3040babycakes]

Last year I put my shop on vacation and since I've opened it again it has been dead! We went from 6 figures to 2 figures, literally! Can you help a shop with those numbers?

[@StarlaMoore]

I actually have a video about this exact topic. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4inlIWvp8qJf9Usi=8BRzcgM34lCkPUYb

[@chamiekazi]

shhh starla, youre telling everyone my best sellers lol

[@StarlaMoore]

😂😂😂

[@laurab8450]

Excellent information as always, Starla! Thank you.

[@StarlaMoore]

You are so welcome!

[@jimprochaska5073]

This video ROCKS!!! Thanks.

[@olenakolesnikova8708]

Thanks for your job 🤓 I’m only trying to make sure that I can do that 😊

[@catress_online]

In addition to the popularity of the trend, it is necessary to take into account competition and some of the listed trends have an oversaturated niche

[@StarlaMoore]

Absolutely! When working with massive trends, it's best to "stack trends" so that you're niching within a niche. For example, wall art is trending. Dragons are also trending. This stands to reason that "dragon wall art", a much less saturated niche, will likely see traction in the coming months.

[@katehollomanart]

This is so so good, thank you! This helps me give Etsy another chance. Dragons, Axolotls and Capybaras are wonderful! Retro style Wall Art or T-shirt designs? I think I can do that. :) And probably a few more products as well! Do you think coloring books still have a chance?

[@Kro368]

I have different items including all three of these topics and they are my lowest selling items. Dragons are highest, but only at around 10 or so sales since last year, so weird!😬

[@katehollomanart]

@@Kro368 wow 😶

[@handpowers]

This is very helpful. Thank yoy!

[@EverydayEssentials18]

Thanks for the advice! I'm looking for keychain and wall prints supplier - any recommendations? ;)

[@mayisms]

How funny, in midst of designing a dragon overlay 💚 great video as usual

[@CraftyCapsWildPrints]

Ive had my shop for a little over a year. Im at 585 sells. Do you think i would be someone to get value from your coaching?

[@StarlaMoore]

Hey Valarie, We have TONS of sellers who have used HAA to grow their existing brands! My biggest piece of advice is to ask yourself..."Do I know what I'm supposed to be doing right now?" Because ultimately, HAA isn't a little "how to start a shop" course. It's a daily plan that will help to keep you on a timeline of growth and accountability. Occasionally, we have sellers who get into the program and say, "Oh, this portion is about branding. I already have a logo." And they skip it, which really misses the whole point of the program. HAA is built on a foundation of psychology, allowing you to both move forward AND to backtrack to understand the essential "why" behind a lot of your past decisions. Such as understanding the exact emotions that your brand creates in your audience, how you can create psychological triggers in your shop, and how to market to attract your ideal target customer. For established sellers, I recommend trying it out for 30 days. We are totally transparent about our refund policy because we know what a scary investment it is. If you get inside and decide it's not for you, all you have to do is email Marc within 30 days. and he will refund you-no questions asked. However, we've absolutely had large sellers who have been able to build a more focused brand, a better plan for the future, and obviously, more sales. CLN & DRTY Natural Skincare is a great example of a big shop that became an absolute mega-brand after HAA. She's super inspiring! If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to let me know! KZbin doesn't notify me of comments left after I've already replied, so it's usually best to email me. My email address is: [e-mail]

[@melissamiller5178]

That is amazing for a first year seller! You can always improve and refine though! Continued success!

[@ChristopherKretz]

Thank you for your great insight. I went to one of your links for the marketing calendar and it said it was for 2023. Will you be updating for 2024? While I know that most days are the same, things like Easter shifts and I think this is a leap year.

[@StarlaMoore]

The 2024 calendar will be available on Jan 1st. If you've already signed up for the 2023 calendar, the 2024 version will be emailed to you automatically on Jan 1st. 🙂

[@sanjaydost]

Hi Starla, great job and insights. Question, how did you research this? Would be so awesome to know your process, it's top quality output.

[@StarlaMoore]

eRank.com and a lot of digging. I have several videos that outline how to do this trend research on your own. It just takes a bit of time to discover these sweet spots. 🙂

[@StarlaMoore]

Here's a video where I share the process: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKbdnqKmd91qrNksi=sA9mMjqShhPRgdFn

[@sanjaydost]

you got a new subscriber :-) keep sharing your wisdom, really helps.@@StarlaMoore

[@babywipes2416]

the dragon trend is because of lunar new year. This year is the year of the dragon! :D

[@MariaNunez-py8yi]

You should make your course in Spanish as well.

[@sciencesnark833]

Excited about axolotl shirts. (I happen to have a pet axolotl named Kirby) :)

[@StarlaMoore]

This trend fits your niche perfectly!!!! 💛💛💛

[@melissamiller5178]

Say O HAI to Kirby for me...

[@sciencesnark833]

@@melissamiller5178 Will do! ꒰(˶• ᴗ •˶)꒱

[@karlaayala8799]

Excellent information! Thanks a million!!!!💜

[@StarlaMoore]

You're so welcome!!! 💛

[@nancyrich09]

I’m just curious how much the academy is

[@alinadrozdova3770]

I can't find the price for the academy :( How much will cost the participation?

[@StarlaMoore]

HAA is $997 total. We also have a 6-month payment plan for $199/month for 6 months. Your HAA membership includes: - Lifetime access to the program. - Lifetime updates and anything I add to the program. - Lifetime support from Marc and myself. - Membership to our Alpha Student Alumni group, where you can mastermind with successful students. - Our "bonuses" vault, which are extra trainings that we add to the program every year. - Access to the "Product Photography Essentials" workshop by Photography Coach Kristina Nicole. - Annual access to our Alpha Holiday Bootcamps each autumn. - PLUS a year of eRank Pro! We also include a 30-day no-questions-asked guarantee. Feel free to email me at [e-mail] if you have any questions!

[@mymidlifemessiness]

Thank you! Informative as always.

[@StarlaMoore]

Thanks for watching!

[@velvetplans5396]

Starla you're just too cute 😊 I love the keyword search trend tips 👍🏻 I might incorporate dragons into my shop!

[@murainamide841]

Indexing your shop site link either Google or pinging site will drive more sales to your shop And also make use of social media everyday

[@awlthatwoodcrafts8911]

We have a place called Chicken and Pickle that is a restaurant and bar and has pickleball courts. So yeah, I've heard of pickleball, for sure. Now, sliding into somebody's DM? That was new to me.

[@kirtsandhu8644]

It’s also year of the Dragon

[@EricaImmel]

Will erank be adding an email marketing feature in the future?

[@StarlaMoore]

It may be something we will look into in the future, but not anytime soon. Email marketing is an entirely different industry than search data, so it's a bit out of our wheelhouse. We would rather invest that energy into providing more data. Our competitors should take a similar stance, but of course, I'm biased. 😂

[@EricaImmel]

@@StarlaMoore lol, thanks!

[@CateOckey]

Starla- I just found you! When is the next course???

[@paularawson3344]

These are all my 8 year olds fave things (been about 2 years) just shows the kids carve the trends 🤔

[@kriskoeh6901]

Or is it people pushing content and things to kids?

[@paularawson3344]

@@kriskoeh6901 it plays a part but I think a lot of these specific things are neuro divergent trends, that they find as niche but then marketers jump on the trend

[@shyn3872]

Wish I could afford your course but I’m hella broke 😭

[@DansChessLounge]

I’ve listened to other Etsy gurus that’s talked about how they get sales after day 1 of posting… that’s a big conflict and difference from this video that talks about a 4 month runway for products you list.

[@StarlaMoore]

It's great that they get sales right away. But it isn't the most realistic goal to have. Essentially, when you list a new listing Etsy gives that listing a slight boost in search in order to gauge how customers will interact with that listing. During that boosted period, positive interactions will help to build what is known as a "listing quality score" for that listing. And the higher your listing quality score, the higher your listings will rank. So making a sale on a new listing, especially for a shop that is already performing well, isn't abnormal. Especially since your "Customer and Market experience score" also play a role in rank, which is the sum total of your good standing and sales history on Etsy. Sellers who are already successful are more likely to succeed with a newer listing than a brand new seller who does not already have a positive sales record. This is just how Etsy's algorithm works, unfortunately. I also have a short presentation about this exact topic here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHeaaaRtmcSDnrs Definitely check out my free SEO toolbox as well. I go in-depth into the factors that contribute to search ranking on Etsy (7 factors in total) which can help a bit with making sure that you're covering all of your bases, even as a new seller: bit.ly/EtsyNoodle

[@tanyyashina3648]

Dragon is trending, because 2024 is a year of dragon based on oriental calendar. I feel like the trend is going to go down after the winter.

[@StarlaMoore]

Dragons are definitely trending due to popular fantasy too! The Fourth Wing series just released a second book early this month, Dungeons & Dragons is more popular than ever, and we are awaiting the release of season 2 of House of the Dragon. So they are definitely a contributing factor in my industry at least!

[@maryjacot6887]

sorry i missed your class

[@ilaserguy]

Can you put here the link to your Etsy shop?

[@StarlaMoore]

Are you asking me to put my link? Or are you asking if you can place your own link?

[@annitakok]

Is etsy only for business or everybody can sell their handmade product?

[@modupemercy2070]

Etsy is not for business only, everyone can sell their handmade products.

[@christinamorgan4248]

Ok that freaked me out... I live in Ambridge Beaver County PA LoL

[@rooseveltdumornay4954]

Awesome video. I love dragons

[@thelionandthebee1933]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉thx so much!!!

[@Laki-d9x]

Do you need a LLC or A EIN to sell on Esty?

[@StarlaMoore]

You do not. You can sell as a sole proprieter. It's best to speak with an accountant to decide which method is best.

[@roxannecowell4794]

Could you please share a free downloadable etsy fee calculator with us

[@johnkilian8726]

2024 is a year of the Wood Dragon, starting from February 10th, 2024 (Chinese New Year)

[@helenroberts1107]

Minecraft and Disney Dreamlight Valley computer games obviously have an effect then

[@AbePetrow-e4m]

I clicked on the link but could not find out how much the etsy training costs.

[@StarlaMoore]

HAA is $997 total. We also have a 6-month payment plan for $199/month for 6 months. Your plan includes: - Lifetime access to the program. - Lifetime updates and anything I add to the program. - Lifetime support from Marc and myself. - Membership to our Alpha Student Alumni group, where you can mastermind with successful students. - Our "bonuses" vault, which are extra trainings that we add to the program every year. - Access to the "Product Photography Essentials" workshop by Photography Coach Kristina Nicole. - Annual access to our yearly Alpha Holiday Bootcamps each fall (normally $100 a year but students get them free). - PLUS a year of eRank Pro! Don't hesitate to let me know if you have any additional questions!

[@punktetierpanda7193]

Maybe dragon is because of chinese dragon year in asia

[@neldahoxie2982]

Princess Kate wore a personalized necklace recently.

[@StarlaMoore]

Ahhhh! That may be the answer!

[@moneymindsset01]

hey! I was just wondering, if I am not 18 years old, id it possible to have etsy store because they ask for a document to validate your personal details

[@StarlaMoore]

Unfortunately you likely cannot without a parent being the primary owner. An Etsy shop is a taxable business. So you will need to have a connected bank account, a tax identification number (or your social security number if you're a sole proprietor), and you'll need to plan to pay taxes on that business. I would definitely wait until you're 18, OR discuss it with a parent so that they can handle the business side. Alternatively, RedBubble is a great platform to start on (art and photos) because it is a bit easier to set up and you have significantly less obligations as a vendor. My 11 year old has a RedBubble account.

[@moneymindsset01]

THANK YOU SM. btw, was your child able to make money? cause if so then I really have no excuses @@StarlaMoore

[@StarlaMoore]

She has made a few sales from her art but she's definitely still learning!

[@DesignbyBOON]

Axolotl trend was because of what happened in Mexico last months

[@missodessaTV]

Alien trending has a lot to do with beyonce’s alien super star song too…

[@ruz7951]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@AcryPanch]

What about search trends in Europe ? What about ''Products Guaranteed to sell in 2024 in Europe'' ? For example capybaras aren't a thing in Europe.

[@StarlaMoore]

Capybaras aren't a thing in the US either. They are a South American animal. These trends are universal. Checking in the eRank keyword tool, I just segmented by UK data and found a huge spike in searches for Capybaras with 2,475 monthly searches and only 1,742 competitors. So definitely don't discount the trends mentioned just because they aren't labeled as European trends. A majority of our trends are shared between the US and Europe.

[@loretacpa]

If algorithm is "working" on a new listing for 60 days, do I need to list my Valentine Gnomes before Christmas? It doesn't make sense.

[@StarlaMoore]

The ideal time to launch new items is 4 months before the intended season. This is the standard for all eCommerce, not just Etsy. If you see Valentine's items for sale at your local craft store, it means it's time for you to list Valentine's items as well. Otherwise, you'll have less than a month to sell them before the holiday, which isn't enough time. Check out my free 2024 marketing calendars. I actually outline exactly when sellers should begin working on items for each holiday and season in order to launch them in time: bit.ly/2024EtsyCalendar

[@celestinelewis1469]

I like your rhythm. Not like motor mouse. Thanks for sharing.

[@caseyparkman7550]

How do you factor in the number of searches typed by sellers researching on Etsy?

[@StarlaMoore]

Unfortunately there is no possible way to factor them out. Especially since most Etsy sellers tend to also be Etsy buyers. However, with 6 million sellers and 9 million buyers, statistically, this data is representative of average shopper behavior.

[@caseyparkman7550]

Well that’s a good way to say what I was thinking. Thanks for replying.

[@GarryHudson-cf1qv]

What are axolotl designs?

[@StarlaMoore]

If you've ever heard of "mud puppies", they are the same animal. Think "salamander" but they live exclusively in water and have small frilly fins on their faces. Albino axolotls are pink so they are really popular right now, especially on children's products.

[@topfunnymovie1763]

Please I want to learn more from you

[@StarlaMoore]

The free resources linked in the video description are an amazing place to start! I also have tons of playlists on my channel, grouped by category, so that you can explore the Etsy-related topics that you want to learn about first. 🙂

[@jojotonnaer1526]

Thank you so much, Starla! I was feeling stuck in Overwhelm Land until I found you! @@StarlaMoore

[@abjonesy1]

This was really good ty

[@janellesendz7765]

Thank You for this video!

[@StarlaMoore]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bellesamiesdecor]

Aliens are here to stay 😂😂😂😂😂

[@chandrashort4246]

I have a question. I just opened my store. Im thinking of leaning to the crochet market. I was wondering can you legally crochet a pot leaf? Also if you make homemade wall art like out of a Calvin Klien shower curtain or bed sheet.. is that also illegal to turn around and sell? Also I dont know the first thing about how to ship my first order out of Etsy?

[@Miranda3730]

You need to start wat from the beginning. Find another video for beginners.

[@GodStoryBook746]

All these words are trademarked. Is Etsy not going bring them down when you use them? Thanks

[@StarlaMoore]

A word like "Dragon", or "axolotl" cannot be trademarked for overall use, even if you see trademarks in the TESS database. This would be similar to attempting to trademark the word "cat". You cannot OWN an animal species. You cannot OWN a word like "dragon". The only exception would be if you started a business in a specific industry and utilized the animal in that name. For example, if you started "Axolotl Insurance", another insurance agency couldn't come along and use that name. While there are "trademarked" species under the TESS database, these trademarks are not defendable in court. Etsy does not remove listings unless contacted by the IP owner directly. In this instance, the individual who attempted to trademark "axolotl" would need to go through Etsy's thousands of axolotl listings and report each one individually, then provide sufficient evidence to support that these listings violate the EXACT industry that this imagery infringes upon.

[@GodStoryBook746]

Thanks Starla for the detailed explanation. This has given me a chance to explore more. I appreciate you taking time to explain .

[@topfunnymovie1763]

I like this first here

[@StarlaMoore]

Welcome to the channel! 💛

[@celestethompson712]

Not relevant but I do think the Alien trending was because of Beyoncés Renaissance tour.

[@lilu8175]

dragon is popular cause of chinese new year, not cause of fantasy..

[@StarlaMoore]

Dragons are definitely trending due to popular fantasy too! The Fourth Wing series just released a second book early this month, Dungeons & Dragons is more popular than ever, and we are awaiting the release of season 2 of House of the Dragon. So they are definitely a contributing factor in my industry at least!

[@kelcritcarroll]

I wonder if netfix shows have an effect on etsy searches….like the show on orangutans for instance?

[@StarlaMoore]

I would think any popular show could influence what people are searching for

[@mr.zardoz3344]

What does chat gpt say?

[@StarlaMoore]

Are you asking what Chat GPT says will trend? You'll have to ask Chat GPT that question. I do my research the old fashioned way.

[@makeyourlifeaworkofart]

Can you comment on the fact that AI is taking over the entire site?

[@StarlaMoore]

I've commented on it multiple times in multiple videos.

[@makeyourlifeaworkofart]

Maybe I’m missing them depending on which videos I watch. I think I more or less meant a video solely dedicated to it. I added a mention in a listing that my art is NOT ai, and sales for that listing really took off compared to competitors from what I kept track of this month.

[@inherhead]

"guaranteed to sell" ha that's a good one

[@dreasgreetings4144]

What about Barbie themed items?

[@StarlaMoore]

Items themed around Barbie cannot legally be sold, as it is a direct violation of Matel's trademark/copyright. I don't cover any trends that could get a sellers shop shut down or get them sued. 😉

[@lmoody9559]

Hillary Clinton wore a necklace of all of her grandkids names and other celebrities started wearing custom name necklaces and it took off from there

[@cherylswanson7234]

In 1986, we put a pickle ball court in our backyard. Had neighborhood tournaments. Installed a huge light pole to play at night. Wow, never heard of it? Neither did anyone in the 80’s. Saw it at a homeshow display in Calif. It was a Popular game in Oregon. We also used the court to play volleyball & badminton. We Sold the home in 2008. New owners had the pickle ball court removed. Wow! A potential home buyer came by with 3 small sons and said, “This will never work...” Amazing how trends and fads work. From no interest to much interest. Many People follow fads & trends when everyone else is doing it. At my work, the ladies collect different rubber duckies and try to out do others on their cubicle ledge. I dislike trends & fads. I hate dragons & alien items. Therefore, I would never make one item of it. Same for unicorns, gnomes, fairies, skulls, day of the dead. Go with what brings you JOY to make!

[@ertayt6727]

Here's a question that has no answer: If a person found a way to become rich in this competitive world, why would he tell millions of people about it? A smart person does not tell anyone about the way he found. He does it himself and becomes rich. If he tells everyone, know that he is definitely lying. The person who tells everyone a lie may have only one goal: to make money by telling a lie. This is what 99 percent of KZbinrs are.

[@StarlaMoore]

Bud, you're living in a pretty cynical world. I'm a teacher. I went to school to be a teacher. I'm sorry that you've been surrounded by influences who have lead you to believe that those with influence are all rich bitter jerks, but don't place me in the box that you've made a choice to draw. 99% of what I do is free, and I use my influence here on KZbin to promote charities every single Friday during our live streams. It sounds like you may simply need to surround yourself with a better circle of influence.

[@ertayt6727]

@@StarlaMoore Your only goal is to attract viewers to your videos with impressive titles. For this, you target people who are trying to achieve something on platforms like Etsy. "This trick will grow your Etsy shop!!" Lots of deceptive titles like this. Not just you, of course. There are hundreds of scammers claiming to have cracked the algorithm of an online sales platform. If you could figure out just 1 percent of the Etsy algorithm, I'm sure you'd take this secret to your grave. I speak the naked truth and say "the king is naked."

[@StarlaMoore]

Unfortunately, these titles are what get views. Of course, getting views is a goal of a KZbinr. No different than getting sales is the goal of any Etsy seller. I have 1,000s of videos. Those with cut-and-dry titles simply do not get views. That is not my fault, unfortunately. The difference though is that I deliver on every single topic I teach. If the thumbnail states that I'm covering trends that will be selling on Etsy, I will thoroughly cover those trends and I will provide the exact data that lead me to those predictions. If I'm teaching about Etsy's algorithm, I'm doing so with my unique knowledge of that algorithm, based on my years of working for Etsy's biggest SEO company. I'm not entirely sure what your objective is? What exactly is your argument? Yes, I make videos with the objective of getting views. The same as I write science fiction books in the hope that people will read them. The same as I make products on Etsy in the hope that people will buy them. None of these things elude to the level of deception that you indicated in your initial comment. I'm not trying to be rude. I'm simply trying to understand why you, someone I've never seen comment on my videos in the past, would make such a bold assumption about me based on knowledge you've acquired about other people who have nothing to do with me. Rather than judging my character, maybe spend a bit of time getting to know my content. Join me this Friday at noon EST for our annual holiday charity livestream. Watch more of my content, other than the single video you likely found while searching for this exact topic. Normally I don't respond to troll comments, but you seem like an articulate and intelligent human being. If I've given any particular "vibes" that have eluded to the level of selfish behavior you've mentioned, by all means, give me specifics so I can adjust my teaching in order to become a better educator. But simply sourcing the behavior of other KZbinrs (people I strive to be entirely unlike in my style of teaching) is not constructive and helps no one.

[@ertayt6727]

@@StarlaMoore I appreciate your effort to defend and express yourself. Maybe you are not the KZbinr profile I target. I'm talking about a general situation. I am also an etsy seller. But at the same time, whether it is related to my field or not, I have been examining Etsy and the vultures flying around it very deeply for a while. And I want to warn people who want to start a business on Etsy about the stark facts I've seen on this subject. There are more dead stores than stores operating on Etsy and similar platforms. These are people who either did not do enough research before getting into this business or did the wrong research. They are wasting time and money in vain. One of the reasons for this is that there is a lot of talk on KZbin such as "It is very easy to make money on Etsy" and "Let's open a shop on Etsy and earn 1000 dollars a day". Also, many sites like Alura, POD companies like Printfy, and design sites like Canva, which make money from these idle jobs, use you as "affiliates". You continue to spread false information around for the sake of the money you will earn from these companies. I've watched so many KZbinrs like you that if I watch one more video of yours, I'm afraid I might vomit. So forgive me and continue making thousands more hours of videos with your uninformed followers. To teach, you need to have a qualification, a diploma or a certificate. If you have any official document on this subject, share it so we can see it.

[@aprilpavia348]

@@ertayt6727you sound fun

[@CricketsBay]

Interesting Trends, Starla. Ithought all the Capybara content in my recommendations on KZbin and Capybara clothing/stationary ads everywhere else were because I recently started following @darkwingsrescue on KZbin. But maybe Etsy is onto something here.