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How do I promote my Etsy shop online without breaking no-promo community rules?
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I run an Etsy shop selling handmade items, and I’m trying to bring in traffic by sharing my products in online communities. The problem is that many groups have strict rules against self-promotion, so I’m not sure where (or how) I can market without getting posts removed.
Is there a practical way to promote an Etsy shop in communities that don’t allow direct promotion, and what other channels should I focus on instead?
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