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Embracing Etsy

Embracing Etsy: Nearly There

Don’t ever doubt that I live an exciting life: I just spent a few hours (on a Friday night, no less) finally setting up my Etsy shop. Just “setting up”. Nothing’s in there yet. My excitement clearly does not translate to your excitement.
Here’s the low-down.
Appearance: check. Easy once I resolved my banner issues.
Announcement: check. I [...]

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Embracing Etsy: Etsy’s Handbook, Storque, and Forums

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I’m sure I won’t make many friends with this post, but it has to be said: Etsy has TOO MUCH advice. Has anyone, save for a meddling friend, ever given you too much advice? Didn’t think so.
Although I appreciate all the time, effort and woman-hours that went into it all, it is overwhelming.
That said, I [...]

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Embracing Etsy: Getting Started

In preparing to launch an Etsy shop, I hope I’ve done my research. I fear, however, that I’ve done TOO MUCH.
Definitely read the Etsy Handbook, and then peruse the Storque and forums to get a sense of what you need to do, what problems others are experiencing and get great advice.
As a long-time Etsy shopper, [...]

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Embracing Etsy: Intro

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Like many, I’ve long thought about opening an Etsy shop. Unlike most of you, I suspect I’ve been spazzing about it for almost a year. As a long-time  Etsy shopper, I was elated when they opened it up to vintage items!
I’ve probably read The Storque and Etsy’s Handbook every two months. I’ve talked with other [...]

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