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Selling Your Creations on Etsy. Week #1: Introduction to Etsy and Setting up Sho p. Introductions. Name What do you want to sell? Have you ever used Etsy before? Is there anything specific that you want to learn?. Class Format. Week #1: Setting up your Etsy Shop - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Week #1: Introduction to Etsy and Setting up Shop
Selling Your Creations on Etsy
NameWhat do you want to sell?Have you ever used Etsy before? Is there anything specific that you want to
learn?
Introductions
Week #1: Setting up your Etsy ShopWeek #2: Listing ItemsWeek #3: Promoting your Shop
Work as we go or watch and work laterAsk questions! Homework
Website: http://www.weebly.com/weebly/main.php
Class Format
What can you sell on Etsy? Handmade Crafts/artSuppliesVintage Items
See Do’s and Do Not’s of Etsy
Overview of Etsy
Global marketplace – 15M buyersReach new customersPromotional ToolsSeller Communities, Forums, and Teams$ in your PocketNo Membership FeesLow Selling FeesExpress CreativityShare the Story of your CraftOutlet for your Creative Passion
Why should you sell on Etsy?
Etsy CostsListing fee ($0.20 for 4 months or until item sells)Etsy comission of 3.5% of transaction total
Paypal Fees$0.30 initial fee2.9% of transaction fee$ is typically available right after the sale
Direct Checkout Fees$0.25 initial fee3% of transaction fee$ held until item is shipped or 3 days after sale,
whichever is later
What does it cost to sell on Etsy?
Product ideaEmail address and password for Etsy accountPaypal account (optional)
What do I need to get started?
Etsy.com -> sell -> registerConfirmation emailChoosing a shop name
Keywords based on your productsFun and personal
Edit your profileProfile PictureLocationPersonal Profile
Setting up Shop
Sell yourself as an artistConvey enthusiasmBuild confidence and trustShort paragraphsAny other Etsy shops
Setting up Shop: Your Profile
Short biographyHow longHow you developed your skillsInspirationWhat do you like about making…
Interesting pointsHistorical aspects of products Interesting materialsWhere has work been featured
Custom orders
Setting up Shop: Your Profile
Announce SalesProduct LaunchesTurn Around Time
Setting up Shop: Shop Announcements
Include something about international customs:“All international orders require customs forms
and these will be filled out truthfully. Any duty imposed by the country of destination is out of our control and the responsibility of the buyer.”
Setting up Shop: Your Policies
Relevant to your ShopItems you CreatedSimpleUnclutteredShop Name and Phrase to Describe
Options:Create your own banner with Photoshop, Pixlr,
etc. Hire a graphic designer to create a personalized
bannerPurchase a premade banner on Etsy
Setting up Shop: Your Banner
Set-up Your Account on Etsy.com.Set-up Your Paypal Account. See here for
detailed instructions on how to do this.Remember your log-in information for both of
these sites! You will need it for the rest of this class.
Come up with a Shop Name for your Etsy shop.
Work on your personal profile for your Etsy shop.
Fill in your policy sections.Play with making a banner for your shop.
Before Next Week
A finished product ready to listA digital camera (if you have one available)Your log-in information for your Etsy and
Paypal accountsFlash Drive
Bring Next Week
December 15th at St. Charles Community College
Handmade Marketplace Craft Show
Poverty Barn and Friends
See You Next Week!