Etsy Seller Questions - Page 20

I’m opening an Etsy shop as a partnership with my mother and need to know whether to enter taxpayer details under one partner’s name or the business name.

I run an Etsy shop and my AutoDS import fails with “Create readiness state definition.” What Etsy setting do I need to set up to create listings?

I’m trying to match Etsy’s 2026 Color of the Year in my photos, but the announcements look teal vs. blue—does Etsy publish an official color code?

I’m a new Etsy seller with POD hoodies and I’m unsure if a drawing timelapse or a finished hoodie video (fit and fabric details) will help my listing most.

I shipped an international Etsy order on time, but it was returned unclaimed. Should I resend it and charge new shipping, or refund and keep postage?

I’m running Etsy Ads and one listing has lots of clicks but low ROAS and few sales. Should I turn ads off or keep them for potential shop-wide benefits?

I run an Etsy shop and reply to customer messages late at night. Can I schedule Etsy messages to send later or draft replies to send during business hours?

I’m a California Etsy seller trying to file a CDTFA sales tax return with under $300 in Etsy sales, and I’m unsure what to report and which totals to use.

I’m starting an Etsy shop with digital downloads and want to find in-demand, lower-competition product categories and how to research demand vs. competition.

I’m considering opening an Etsy shop selling throw pillow covers and I’m unsure if the niche is too competitive. Is there still room for consistent sales?

I run an Etsy shop and want to know how January 2026 Etsy sales and views are trending, and what practical steps help boost traffic in a slowdown.

I run an Etsy shop and got a last-minute large wholesale/event order. I need help deciding whether to take it and how to set boundaries on timeline and pricing.

I’m setting up Etsy shipping profiles but UPS isn’t available as a carrier, even though I can buy UPS labels. How can buyers choose UPS at checkout?

I just opened a new Etsy shop selling handmade potholders and oven mitts, and I’m wondering if Etsy Ads are worth it before I have any sales history.

I’m starting a new Etsy home decor shop and want realistic expectations for how long it takes to get consistent orders and what factors affect it.

I’m new to selling on Etsy and want to see which traffic source a specific order came from and the best way to track which marketing channel drives sales.

I run an Etsy shop and ship most items myself, but want to add POD phone cases. How should I handle Etsy listings, processing times, shipping profiles, and expectations?

I’m opening an Etsy shop for digital downloads and want to understand whether Etsy listing fees are per listing or per shop, and when they’re charged.

My new Etsy shop got early sales, then views and visits dropped. Is this normal for new shops, or do I need to fix Etsy SEO, listings, or shipping settings?

I run an Etsy shop and need to pause or hide a few listings while waiting on supplies. Can I do that without putting my whole shop on vacation mode?