Etsy Seller Questions - Page 21

I’m opening an Etsy shop for digital products and want to know what to focus on from day one for shop setup, Etsy SEO, and marketing platforms.

I need to cancel and fully refund an Etsy order attributed to Offsite Ads, and I’m unsure if Etsy returns the Offsite Ads fee automatically.

I sell digital downloads on Etsy and found another shop copying designs and listing photos. Should I report the listings, and how can I protect my work?

I’m opening an Etsy shop for digital downloads and want to know what to prioritize first for early traction: product/niche, Etsy SEO listings, or marketing.

I run an Etsy shop and need to cancel an Offsite Ad order. If I fully refund it, will Etsy refund the Offsite Ads fee automatically, or do I need to do anything?

I sell handmade PNG digital downloads on Etsy and want to set fair pricing in Canadian dollars and a realistic Etsy Ads budget for my shop or listings.

I sell an enamel pin on Etsy and include a sketch or sticker as a free extra. Should I keep doing this long-term or focus on pricing and presentation?

I sell physical products on Etsy and need separate shipping rates for Hawaii and Alaska, since my current U.S. shipping profile loses me money.

I sell digital character adopts on Etsy and can’t find how to upload/deliver the file or mark the order as complete. How should I set it up?

I’m confused about how Etsy includes the buyer’s shipping charge in my payout and how it’s offset by Etsy shipping label costs and fees.

I sell on Etsy and after a buyer complaint and refund, I also got a $40 refund-related fee. What could it be and how do I verify it’s correct?

I sell physical products on Etsy and want to offer a pre-order by using a longer processing time. What’s allowed, and what should I include to set buyer expectations?

I shipped a high-value custom Etsy order that’s stuck in customs, and the buyer wants to cancel after seeing photos. How does Etsy handle this?

I opened an Etsy shop last year with under $500 in sales and a small net profit. Do I still need to report Etsy income and file as self-employed?

My Etsy shop sells wood craft bundles, but new listings are blocked as “restricted item” during publishing. What can I do, and why might Etsy flag wood?

I apply saved shipping profiles to new Etsy listings, but they later switch to “Custom.” What causes this and how can I stop it on new listings?

I run a print-on-demand Etsy shop and some orders show “no tracking” in Etsy, leading to longer payout holds. How can I prevent or reduce reserves?

I sell made-to-order birthday items on Etsy and buyers ask if orders will arrive by a certain date. How do I clearly explain Priority shipping upgrades and costs?

I sell crochet plushies on Etsy using a designer’s patterns. I combined and tweaked two patterns—does this violate a no-mods rule, and how should I credit them?

I run Etsy Ads, but my dashboard stats aren’t updating or look incorrect. Why does this happen, and how can I troubleshoot tracking and reporting?