So last year I decided to join the ETSY community and sell my designs on their website. I didn't know what I was getting into but I joined and spent months researching the site and browsing the forums and various shops. Initially, I was overwhelmed with all it takes to run a business from home, but after reading the profiles and Quit Your Day Job stories of countless ETSY success stories, I felt a sense of calm.
Prior to opening my shop,
reemadesignstudio.etsy.com, I had participated in designer markets in New York City (Artist and Fleas, Brooklyn Indie Market my favs). There I learned a lot about commitment to artistry and how to develop your business skills. When I opened my shop for business online, I didn't realize how much competition there is on ETSY and how much it takes to get buyers to notice you. What I have been doing is renewing my listings often and participating in the category showcases. Sales have been slow but through Google Analytics I can tell traffic to
reemdesignstudio.etsy.com has increased. Now, what can I do to make all that traffic translate to sales?