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Etsy Seller Blog - Page 3

Tips, updates, and guides for Etsy sellers - Page 3.

Etsy Pattern Setup Checklist: Pages That Build Buyer Trust
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Etsy Pattern Setup Checklist: Pages That Build Buyer Trust

Etsy Pattern setup checklist for About, Contact, FAQ, shipping and returns, plus privacy and terms, so shoppers feel confident before checkout on your site.

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Etsy Pattern vs a Standalone Website: Which One Fits an Etsy Seller?
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Etsy Pattern vs a Standalone Website: Which One Fits an Etsy Seller?

Etsy Pattern vs standalone website: compare costs, control, SEO, customer emails, and integrations to decide when to stay synced with Etsy or go independent.

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Etsy Plus: What You Get, What You Don’t, and Who Should Upgrade
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Etsy Plus: What You Get, What You Don’t, and Who Should Upgrade

Etsy Plus ($10/mo) adds listing and Ads credits, branding tools, restock alerts and domain discounts, but not lower fees; best for active, growing shops.

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Etsy Offsite Ads Tracking: How to Measure Profitability Without Guesswork
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Etsy Offsite Ads Tracking: How to Measure Profitability Without Guesswork

Etsy Offsite Ads tracking made practical: spot 30-day attributed orders, include the 12-15% fee on item plus shipping, and calculate true profit fast now.

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Etsy Offsite Ads Explained: How You Get Charged and When You Can Opt Out
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Etsy Offsite Ads Explained: How You Get Charged and When You Can Opt Out

Etsy Offsite Ads: see when fees apply (12% or 15%), the 30-day attribution rule, $100 cap, and whether your shop can opt out based on the $10k sales mark.

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Etsy Star Seller: How the Program Works (Eligibility + Timeline)
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Etsy Star Seller: How the Program Works (Eligibility + Timeline)

Etsy Star Seller program explained with eligibility metrics, 3-month review window, monthly evaluation on the 1st, and typical badge timing after approval.

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How to Create High-Converting Mockups for Etsy Digital Products
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How to Create High-Converting Mockups for Etsy Digital Products

Etsy digital product mockups that boost clicks: choose the right scenes, add clear previews, keep branding consistent, and export Etsy-ready images fast in minutes.

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Print-on-Demand on Etsy: What to Know Before You Start
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Print-on-Demand on Etsy: What to Know Before You Start

Print on demand on Etsy: understand production partner rules, fees, margins, shipping times, and listing SEO so your shop stays fully compliant and clear.

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How to Create Care Instructions for Handmade Items on Etsy
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How to Create Care Instructions for Handmade Items on Etsy

Care instructions for handmade items: clear wording, material-specific washing and safety notes, and where to add them in Etsy listings and packaging inserts.

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How to Protect Your Etsy Shop From Scams and Phishing
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How to Protect Your Etsy Shop From Scams and Phishing

Etsy phishing scams: spot fake support messages, QR-code traps, and off-platform payment requests, then lock down your account with 2FA and spam reporting.

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What to Do If Your Etsy Shop Gets Suspended (First Steps)
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What to Do If Your Etsy Shop Gets Suspended (First Steps)

Etsy shop suspended? Check Etsy’s email notice, protect open orders, fix billing or ID issues, and submit a clear appeal so you can reopen again smoothly.

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Trademark and Copyright on Etsy: How to Avoid Infringement
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Trademark and Copyright on Etsy: How to Avoid Infringement

Trademark and copyright on Etsy: check names, tags, logos, and artwork, confirm licenses, and understand takedown notices before listing your products safely.

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How to Separate Personal and Business Finances for Your Etsy Shop
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How to Separate Personal and Business Finances for Your Etsy Shop

Separate personal and business finances by using a dedicated bank account and card, tracking Etsy fees and payouts, and keeping clean, tax-ready records.

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What Is a 1099-K? What Etsy Sellers Need to Know
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What Is a 1099-K? What Etsy Sellers Need to Know

1099-K for Etsy sellers: when you’ll get one, what counts as gross sales, and how to reconcile totals with shop records at tax time, and state limits.

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Etsy Sales Tax Basics: What Sellers Should Track
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Etsy Sales Tax Basics: What Sellers Should Track

Etsy sales tax made simple: track where Etsy collects and remits, your nexus filing needs, plus records for exemptions, shipping, refunds, and off-site sales.

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How to Price Custom Orders on Etsy (Quotes That Protect Your Time)
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How to Price Custom Orders on Etsy (Quotes That Protect Your Time)

Price custom orders on Etsy with clear quotes: total up materials, labor, fees, and shipping, set deposits and revision limits, and protect turnaround time.

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How to Create a Quality Control Checklist for Etsy Orders
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How to Create a Quality Control Checklist for Etsy Orders

Quality control checklist for Etsy orders: verify personalization, inspect items, pack with a packing slip, add tracking, and catch errors before shipping.

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How to Organize Your Etsy Product Photos and Files (Folder System)
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How to Organize Your Etsy Product Photos and Files (Folder System)

Organize Etsy product photos with a simple folder tree, SKU-based filenames, and versioning tips so listing images and download files stay tidy everywhere.

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