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Etsy Shop

Sell handmade items, vintage goods, or craft supplies on the Etsy marketplace.

ecommerceBeginner$200 - $10,000/mo

Overview

Etsy is a thriving marketplace for handmade, vintage, and unique items. From jewelry and art to digital downloads and craft supplies, millions of buyers visit Etsy looking for special products they cannot find elsewhere.

How to Get Started

  1. 1Research successful Etsy shops in your niche for inspiration
  2. 2Create high-quality product photos with natural lighting
  3. 3Write detailed product descriptions with relevant keywords
  4. 4Set competitive prices factoring in Etsy fees and shipping
  5. 5Promote your shop through Pinterest and Instagram

Pros

  • Built-in marketplace with millions of buyers
  • Low startup cost
  • Support for handmade and vintage
  • Easy to set up

Cons

  • Etsy fees can add up
  • Competition is increasing
  • Algorithm changes affect visibility
  • Limited branding control

Recommended Tools & Platforms

Etsy Seller AppCanvaMarmalead (Etsy SEO)Printful (for POD)Pinterest

Pro Tip

Optimize your listings for Etsy search by using all 13 tags and incorporating keywords naturally in titles and descriptions. Shops with 100+ listings tend to get significantly more traffic.

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