As if I didn’t already have enough on my plate, I did a thing and started a printable Etsy shop, The Print Traphouse. I thought starting an Etsy shop would be easy, quick and simple, but boy was I wrong. I’m going to share with you 5 things I wish I knew before getting started on Etsy and a video of my new Spring releases! Eeek!
Create a Product that YOUR CUSTOMER Loves
Nothing is worse than creating a product that doesn’t sell. I know we want to create things that we love, and we can but it’s important to also consider your target market and what THEY want. Get to know your target market, and what products they expect from you and then you can put your own twist on them.
Descriptions Matter
Don’t listen to the nay-sayers that say buyers don’t read descriptions, they do! People read your descriptions so make them G O O D! A well-written description will help the buyer trust you more because your shop and your brand will come off as more professional. I certainly don’t want to buy from an amateur because I believe their products may also be amateur.
Don’t Play Games to Gain Views and Likes
It skews your stats, decreases your conversion rates and it’s just a huge waste of time.
Don’t Worry About Getting it Wrong, Just Start!
You’re scared to start selling online because you want to make sure you’re ready or you’re waiting for that perfect moment when you have all your ducks in a row. Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but that will NEVER happen. As a business owner, you’ll always work to improve your shop so just start now.
No more excuses, just start and continue to work on your shop. Plan your workday like a boss and you’ll get your shop to the level it needs to be.
As promised, Spring is here and so are the new releases from my Etsy store, The Print Traphouse!
