Tuesday, January 11, 2011

The Etsy Shop.... *dun-dun-dun-dun*

 Hey Ya'll!
[No, I'm not Southern one bit, but I like saying that sometimes!]
I have come to an impasse with my Etsy Shop, this one. I have had it for a while now, with varying levels of sales & success, and I'm just not feeling it the way it is anymore! I don't know what it is. I think it may be a combination of:
  • the name ("Titmoss" is a fun name I came up with, but I've run into quite a few folks who aren't as psyched about it as I am...)
  • the look & layout currently (I'm using the form header right now for heaven's sakes!)
  • the content/items for sale (First I started with just antiques; then I moved to vintage clothing; then I tried artwork, nicknacks, and just little stuff in turn. It's not selling!)
I feel like I need a new shop Name, a new shop Look, and a new set of Merchandise!
Now, my valued readers & friends, can you help me? :)
Here's how:
Vote in the polls on the side bar & comment below! Let me know what you think would be:
~ a wonderful Etsy shop name 
~ what would love buy there most
~ and for how much (generally)

The fantastic thing is: your votes & comments WILL directly affect what I end up doing in the end! :) Of course I have the final say, and my own ideas still --yes. But I *do* really value feedback. ^_^
So, please vote up & comment up a storm!
Many thanks,
~Hannah <3
- - - - - - - - - - - - - *Isn't God great?*

2 comments:

  1. Hey Hannah, I just came across your blog through Etsy by you adding one of my shop items as a favorite! :D Thanks for that. I, too, have struggled with my Etsy shop not really "taking off" I just got done creating a new Etsy banner and edited my photos of items. I just went through and switched pictures around that I'd already uploaded for that item.

    Just for fun... my brother gave me a book for Christmas called "The Handmade Marketplace" and it covers everything you're discussing in this post!!!! I'm half way through it and super inspired! Here's a link: http://www.amazon.com/Handmade-Marketplace-Locally-Globally-Line/dp/1603424776

    Also, sorry I know I'm now writing a novel, the more you use the same name (blog and shop), the easier it is for people to find you... and as I've read many times, comment, comment, comment! :D Hope this helps a bit... good luck :D

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  2. Hello Nicky!
    Thank you so much for taking the time to comment & leave all that good advice & tips! I need it, and any little bit I can get sure helps! :D

    I've heard of that book, and now I know that I REALLY need to get it, haha. Again, thanks for commenting! :)

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