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Informationen zum Autor Timothy Adam teaches people how to use Etsy.com through his website Handmadeology.com. He is a self-taught metal artist and modern metal furniture designer, and since 2007, his products have sold around the world through his successful Etsy shop. Klappentext Back in the olden days-you know, circa 2004 or so-artists and craftspeople had to drag their portfolio and wares to galleries and craft shows, and popularity in the local market didn't mean an end to your day job. But thanks to Etsy®, a website that connects makers of handmade products and crafts with buyers, those same artisans can now market and sell their goods to a worldwide network of motivated shoppers. Etsy.com is the newest tool of the arts and crafts trade, and How to Make Money Using Etsy is your instruction manual. To date, the site has attracted over 400,000 sellers who collectively have sold over 30 million items, generating more than $180.6 million in revenue. Whether an Etsy newbie or a veteran seller, you'll get a step-by-step guide to running a successful Etsy shop. Successful Etsian Tim Adam leads you through the Etsy community, including the forum, where fellow Etsians offer support and critiques vital to defining your brand; the Etsy Storque blog; and the Etsy Teams, like-minded sellers who help promote each other's work. Mastering your craft is only step one in developing a successful Etsy brand. You'll learn how to: Properly set up your Etsy shop and start listing your handmade goods Develop a good keyword and search engine optimization strategy Create compelling blog content to drive traffic to your Etsy shop Promote your brand through Facebook and Twitter In a world where nearly everything has been made by machine, the demand for handcrafted goods is growing. You know how to make the products-now master the age-old craft of making money. Zusammenfassung In a world where most products are manufactured by machines, Etsy offers an online platform for makers of handmade products and crafts to market and sell their goods to a vast network of buyers who demand unique, genuine products. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface. Introduction. Chapter 1 All About Etsy. Etsy Defined - Etsy terms you should know. The Etsy Community. Chapter 2 Getting To Know You and Your Product. Basic product questions. Marketing and Branding. General Online Selling. Product Research. Google Trends. eBay Pulse. Etsy Search. Chapter 3 Your Etsy Shop Set up. SEO Defined. Keyword Research. Working through Your Etsy. Chapter 4 Listing Your First Item. Where is the Etsy title tag found? Shipping. Uploading pictures. Chapter 5 Four-Step Game Plan For More Views. Etsy Forums. Blogging. Twitter. Facebook. Chapter 6 Advanced SEO For Your Etsy Shop. Keyword research and placement. Competition. Global Monthly Searches. Key Phrase Evaluation. Increasing your Google Rank with Quality Backlinks. Chapter 7 Handmade Blogging Essentials. Essentials for Blogging in the Handmade Scene. 20 Tips for Handmade Blogging Success. Top Blogger Interview Sum-up. 20 Tips Expanded. Chapter 8 Twitter For Etsy Sellers. Quick Twitter Terms You Should Know. Quick Twitter Overview.. Chapter 9 Facebook For Handmade. Facebook Stats. Facebook Terms. Fan Page versus Personal Profile. Fan Page versus Facebook Groups. Promoting Your Products and Links on Facebook. FacebookInsights. Promoting Your Facebook Fan Page. Final Words. Chapter 10 Top Etsy Seller Interviews. Conclusion. About the Author. Inde...
