What to Do Before You Open an Etsy Shop
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I run an Etsy shop selling curated, framed children’s artwork, and I’m still early in the shop’s growth. I’m getting steady daily views and visits, but sales are limited so far.
Because each piece takes a lot of time to create and the framing cost reduces my margins, I’m not sure if my pricing and presentation are working against me. I’m considering hiring a professional photographer and adding process photos or short videos to improve my listing images.
What changes should I focus on first—pricing, photos/video, listing details, or shop setup—to improve conversion and make the work more profitable?
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My Etsy shop “All Time” stats by month look shifted by one month. Is this a normal Etsy Stats delay/timezone issue, and how can I confirm the correct month?
I opened a new Etsy shop and other sellers are sending friendly messages. Is this common on Etsy, and how can I respond or set boundaries politely?
I’m setting up a new Etsy shop and considering Etsy Plus to waive the one-time setup fee. Can I cancel after a month or two, and are there any downsides?
I sell digital downloads on Etsy and I’m updating my listing photos. What image size/aspect ratio works best so thumbnails don’t crop and text stays readable on mobile?
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