There isn’t an approval process sellers must go through before they can open a shop on Etsy. Anyone can join.    Etsy may shut down a shop if they receive complaints, but there are many shops that fly under the radar long enough to make several sales.    Because it’s so quick and easy…

There are millions of sellers on Etsy , and the majority of them are running legitimate businesses. However, there are times buyers don’t receive the items they’ve purchased, or they receive something different than they were expecting. If this has happened to you and you’re unable to resolve the issue with the seller, you can…

  Yes, Etsy is safe to buy from because of its secure payment system, the protection Etsy offers buyers, and its review system. Etsy has been around since 2005 and has processed billions of dollars in transactions.   There are millions of sellers on Etsy , most of whom are trustworthy. If you buy an…

Etsy is one of the most popular platforms for buying and selling handmade. Its low prices and simple registration form make it easy to sign up. But is it easy to sell on Etsy?   Is Etsy Easy to Sell On? Etsy is easy to set up a shop and list your products; it’s not…

There are so many platforms to sell handmade products online . But which is the best place? Just like anything in life, the answer is subjective. It depends on where you live, what types of products you sell, your skill level online, and several other factors.    Where is the best place to sell handmade…

Each year, I put together a list of trending crafts people can make and sell. This year, I wanted to create a list of the most searched products on the Internet. This list is based on stats I’ve researched, rather than the opinions of industry experts.   I’ve started with the category of accessories and…

Many small business owners and hobbyists selling on platforms like Etsy , eBay, and Amazon, or collecting payments with PayPal, Venmo, Etsy Payments, etc. are confused about the new tax law that went into effect January 1, 2022.   Let’s take a look at some of the common questions regarding the new law and what…

Etsy is a popular platform for selling handmade products, but the costs can add up. Etsy takes a percentage of each sale you make through their platform, and charges some fees regardless of whether you make a sale or not.   Once you understand the fees Etsy charges (find an easy-to-follow guideline here ), it’s…

  Etsy charges sellers several fees , and you may notice that Etsy has charged sales tax on your behalf for some sales. This article outlines when Etsy automatically collects taxes from your buyers and answers some common questions about taxes and Etsy.   Why does Etsy charge sales tax? Etsy will automatically calculate, charge,…

  How much Etsy takes per sale can cause sticker shock for many sellers once they see what they’re left with (if you’re not familiar with all the fees, you’ll find an easy-to-understand fee breakdown here ). This article will explain how to lower the fees you must pay.   It’s important to understand; you…

  It’s quick and easy to set up an Etsy shop, but is it cheap? At first glance, Etsy fees seem relatively low, but they can add up, especially for sellers outside of the US. This article will break down all the Etsy fees you should be aware of before setting up your shop. It…

Depending on how many websites you’ve visited before landing on this page, you may be tired of reading lists of names that aren’t even vaguely related to crafting (no matter how you spin it), overuse the word “craft”, or are so basic, you know they’re taken before checking registries. I hope this list is more…

This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. Please read the full disclosure  here.      When you run a small business, it’s easy for a to-do list to become overwhelming.   Day to day, there are so many tasks to…

  Whether you have an Etsy shop, website, or just need a bio for promotional purposes, there’s a right way and a wrong way to write an About section. Just like the mistakes I commonly see in Etsy Announcement sections, there are many sellers making similar mistakes in their About sections.   This article shares…

Yes, many Etsy sellers offer free shipping. A green “FREE delivery” icon indicates items that ship for free. You’ll see this icon next to or below the product’s price in the search results. If you’re on the listing page for an item, it will state “Free” under “cost to deliver”, which is under the “Delivery…

To sell handmade products online, you’ll need a platform that allows you to post pictures of and details about your products, as well as a way to accept money digitally. Before jumping into it, you also want to ensure your handmade products are appropriate to sell online. Some items sell better online than others.   …