Last updated Mar. 2, 2023 by Charles Zemub
Etsy has become an increasingly popular marketplace for artists and crafters to sell their work. There are several ways to make money on Etsy, but they all require some investment of time and effort.
If you’re serious about selling your work through this platform, follow these tips to boost your chances of success:
Make sure your items are marketable.
Before you get started, consider the following:
- Are your items unique?
- Are they useful?
- Is there a demand for them? If not, why would someone buy it?
- How well-made are they (do you have photos to show off how well-made they are)? Can anyone make something similar at home? If so, why would someone buy yours instead of making it themselves?
- Are they affordable for most people to purchase? You don’t want to price yourself out of the market.
Don’t use stock photos.
You should never use stock photos. Stock photos are boring, unprofessional, and not unique. If you’re using an image of everything on your Etsy store, you’re missing out on great opportunities to be more creative.
Instead of taking just one picture of each item and uploading it to your store, come up with some unique shots that show all the different ways people can wear or use what you’re selling.
Use great titles and tags.
Using keywords that people search for relevant customers to find your products is essential. Use keywords that are relevant to the product, such as its material, color, or size.
Also, use keywords that are relevant to your brand or business name (if you have one). If you’re selling handmade jewelry, for example, consider using words like “handmade” and “handcrafted” in your title and tags so Etsy knows what type of products you sell.
Give customers what they want.
If you want to make money on Etsy, you need to give customers what they want.
What does this mean? It means your customers want to buy from someone who knows what they’re talking about and can answer their questions.
They don’t have time to wait for a response; they need someone reliable and professional to answer them immediately. You also need to be honest with your customers.
Letting them know something is out of stock or if there will be a delay in shipping goes a long way toward building trust between yourself and the customer base of your shop.
You must do good work because it shows not only potential buyers that you have integrity but also because high-quality products tend not just to sell themselves but bring back buyers time after time again.
Sell your work offline as well as online.
Once you have a few pieces up on Etsy, it’s time to get serious about selling your work. The best way to do this is to get out there, meet people and sell your work in person. This will be the most fun for you and for your customers.
You can also use Etsy to get in touch with other artists doing similar things to what you’re doing. You might find friends and collaborators that way, which is always good.
Carefully price your work.
Finding the right price for your products is crucial to selling on Etsy. You need to consider your costs, time, and the value of what you’re making.
To help with this, Etsy has provided a pricing calculator that lets you input information about your business and product(s) and then gives an estimate of how much they will sell for.
This can give you a good idea of whether or not it’s worth investing in marketing a particular product.
Still, it isn’t perfect—you may have trouble estimating how much time something took to make (and therefore how much it should cost), or maybe there’s some aspect of production that isn’t accounted for in their model at all.
It’s important to keep competitors in mind when pricing items: if one shop specializes in handmade ceramic cups but charges twice as much as yours for similar items.
It makes sense not only from an economic standpoint but also from an ethical one (why would anyone choose theirs over yours?)
Not only will this mean fewer sales overall (and therefore less money coming in), but it also takes away incentives from customers who might be willing to pay more than necessary just because they like supporting small businesses like yours; after all, one person paying $30 instead another paying $10 amounts -to-more profit once we factor everything else out!
However, suppose everyone starts charging triple digits. In that case, shoppers won’t want anything anymore because there are too many options, which means no money coming back into anyone’s pocket… not good either way.
Summary
These steps will help you make money on Etsy.
If you’re ready to start making money on Etsy and want to learn the best ways to increase your Etsy sales, then this article is for you.
First off, why would you want to sell on Etsy? Well, if that answer seems obvious, we’ll move on to some of the best ways to make money by selling on Etsy.
It’s not easy to make money on Etsy, but it can be done if you follow these tips. Maybe you’ve already tried selling your work online before and failed. Don’t give up—keep trying. You’ll hit that sweet spot eventually.
Can you make money on Etsy?
That depends on a few factors. First, consider the cost of making your product. If your costs are low, selling at a higher price is easier and makes good profit margins.
If your costs are high, you’ll have to sell at lower prices to turn over inventory faster and increase sales per week (or month).
Second, consider the competition on Etsy — if there is a lot of competition and people are only willing to pay small amounts for handmade items, then it will be difficult for you to make high profits.
However, if there isn’t much competition in your niche or people are desperate for handmade goods in general, this may be an opportunity worth taking advantage of.
Is selling on Etsy worth it
“The short answer is no,” says Etsy CEO Josh Silverman. “We know that the vast majority of sellers on Etsy make a little bit of money, but they’re still able to run their businesses and live their lives.”
“But if you want to do it as a full-time job or something to grow into that, then it’s possible,” he adds. “And we’re always trying to help people find new ways to do that.”
Selling on Etsy is similar in many ways to selling anywhere else: You have expenses (like paying for materials), employees (if you have them), insurance costs, and taxes.
You also need time and effort for marketing, customer service, product development, and other tasks related to running your business — all things that might require more compensation than just covering costs.
FAQ
Can you make a living off Etsy?
I can’t answer that question for you, but if you’re reading this, I’m guessing you have some experience with Etsy and might be thinking of starting your own shop.
In short, the answer is yes. If you have a product or service people want and are willing to pay for, money can be made on Etsy. However, it isn’t as easy as throwing up a shop and hoping your items sell themselves.
You need to put in the work beforehand to ensure that when people look for what you’re selling, they find exactly what they’re looking for.
Are there Etsy millionaires?
Yes, there are Etsy millionaires.
But they’re rare. And they’re not the norm. And you can’t easily replicate what they’ve done.
It’s not easy to find them, either, because most don’t want their success to be common knowledge—they prefer to keep a low profile and let their work speak for itself instead of broadcasting it on social media (and having people ask how much money they make).
So if you want to be an Etsy millionaire? The first step is to stop asking yourself whether someone else has already done it; because, obviously, someone has—and now you know who that person is
How do you get 2000 a month on Etsy?
If you want to make 2000 a month on Etsy, you need to do the following:
- Create your own shop and start selling your own handmade items
- Get other people to promote your products through social media posts and ads.
- Have a good reputation as a seller by providing good customer service.
How do you get noticed on Etsy?
- Have a great product.
- Have a great presentation.
- Have great photos.
- Have a great title.
- Have a great description.
- Have great reviews, and make sure to respond to them! This will show your customers that you care about them, which is an important part of customer service in general,
- Use relevant keywords when describing each item on Etsy: “great marketing strategy” (when discussing how everyone should have one).
- Don’t be afraid of change – doing something different than everyone else might just give you an edge over competitors who aren’t willing/able enough yet just remember, there is not too much variation either way though
Why is my Etsy not selling?
If your Etsy shop isn’t selling, there are a few things you can look at to determine the reason.
- Is your store filled with relevant products?
- Are these products targeted at a niche audience you understand well, or does your shop feel like it is all over the place?
- Are these products for sale in bulk or individual quantities, and do they cost less than competitors charge for similar items (with a big enough extra markup) so that you can make money on each sale?
- Are keywords included in titles and descriptions of each item so Google finds them when people search for keywords related to your niche?
How do you get 100 sales on Etsy?
If you want to get 100 sales on Etsy, it’s important to understand that your success on Etsy is not just about the product. You need to build a brand and promote your products. Here are some things you can do:
- Have a unique product. If 1,000 sellers are selling the same thing, they will all be competing for attention – but if you have something different or better that no one else has, people might find it easier to choose yours over theirs (and even buy from them).
- Take good photos and use good titles/descriptions in the listing description! The main image should be eye-catching so people will look at it before anything else.
