Etsy Seller Questions - Page 9

I run an Etsy shop and want to know if adding alt text to listing photos improves Etsy SEO, search ranking, or sales enough to be worth the time.

I sell fragile sculptures on Etsy and a buyer says an order arrived damaged even though the box looks fine. Should I use an Etsy case or file a carrier claim?

I’m setting up an Etsy shop and Plaid bank verification hasn’t sent the test deposit to my Cash App account. How can I complete Etsy payment setup?

I sell physical items on Etsy and need to ship an oversized but lightweight box—how can I lower shipping costs from major carriers while staying reliable?

I sell digital downloads on Etsy and want to know if my Etsy SEO changes are improving search visibility, and whether more listings boosts exposure.

I sell digital artwork on Etsy and keep seeing digital downloads labeled “hand drawn” that look AI-generated. What’s the best way to report them to Etsy?

I’m a newer Etsy seller and need to ship two separate Etsy orders together. Can I buy one shipping label and mark both orders shipped with tracking?

I opened a new Etsy shop and Etsy is holding my funds for 14 business days. Is this a temporary reserve for new shops or a permanent payout schedule?

I sell physical items on Etsy and a customer bought 3 variations in one order, but Etsy prompts me to buy 2 shipping labels—can I ship in one box without affecting tracking?

I sell hand-wrapped and hand-polished stones and I’m considering Etsy. Are Etsy listing/transaction fees worth it, and how much ongoing work does it take?

I run an Etsy shop selling handmade items and I’m considering Etsy Pattern. Does it bring sales outside Etsy, or is it mainly for branding and sending my own traffic?