Hi!  I am a newbie here and to the Etsy world.  I would love any input on how to make my shop more attractive and profitable.  Thanks!

Thanks for pointing that out Rose.  I have updated it. 

Amy

Hi Amy,
I don't want to be a wet blanket, but I thought any kind of string or tie  shouldn't be use around infants for fear of strangulation. Check the codes I could be remembering wrong.

Good luck,
Rose

Glad to hear that it's not a problem. I would definitely mention in the description.
Good luck and they are very cute and clever.
Rose

Help with my Etsy name !!!!!!!! all critiques welcome !!!

Hi all....I'm in Australia and we have a lot of bush and scrub land here....I named myself "TheBushSewer" because I sew very roughly and I've never had formal training...so I call it bush sewing- I can sew neatly, but I prefer to use my old sewing machine to "sketch"....I love things rough and raw and messy and asymmetrical...BUT unfortunately, it turns out the word SEWER has 2 meanings !!!!!! It can be "one who sews", or a sewerage system...for, ehm...waste management !!!! The word "Bush" is also possibly a bit odd- maybe more to the US....

Please tell me what you think about my user name and any ideas to improve/change it!!!!

I use recycled sari silk and vintage fabrics for most of my creations...and I "sculpt" my art on a mannequin...its mostly necklaces at the moment, but I'll be moving on to bracelets, earrings, and clothing....

Any feedback would be great !

Thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Holly,

Somehow I couldn't find you on Etsy.  Can you post a link to your shop. 

Oooohshiny,

I love your shop.  The photography is fabulous.  Prices seem more than fair.  I like the Breast Cancer theme for Oct.  (I'm a survivor myself)  Are you going to change it in Nov???

A few comments.  I would not point out that your shop is new.  You sound a bit like you are apologizing.  Nothing to apologize for we all have to start somewhere. 

I would add more to your descriptions as well.  Some are a bit short.   I don't know if you read the Etsy flyer about search engine optimization (SEO), but the descriptions are an important way for google and even Etsy to find you.  I think there was a post here about how someone added a more descriptive color and within a couple hours sold three items.  So make sure you add as much as possible. i.e. refer to it as a necklace a number of times.  For example start out with This fabulous bronze necklace was ....  and if you can think of other names for the colors add those as well.

Hope this helps

Christl

(And as of now, I'm not sure what I'm going to do for November .... the breast cancer theme is an obvious one - I'm running our local Susan G Komen 5K next weekend [I'll keep you in mind as I'm trudging along!!] - but we'll see what happens when November comes.)

BushSewer, I haven't forgotten about you and hoping to find alternative shop name.  I am still pondering this, you have really got my mind working.  The only thing I could think of for now is the Raw Edge because you spoke of your sewing style being raw.  But I'll keep thinking... didn't want you to feel left hanging...

Well, I definitely need input.  Please check me out... http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6406555 .

The first items I posted in the shop only have one picture, I know that's a no-no.  I will be revamping the shop when I have time... but that is most likely going to be after the new year due to work schedules.  I can't believe I'm not going to have a full shop for my first Christmas season!!!   

My plans for the shop are these: 1.) New, better photos.  No more "puke" green background as I've been told in the past.  Will use black and/or gray backgrounds.  Will use a model of some type...right now one of the models is a build-a-bear with the words "hugs" and "kisses" on the feet.  So cute!    2.) Better descriptions.  I can describe things for friends but I can't describe my own items.... very sad.    3.) Better Policies.  I need to state something about Shipping costs.  I'm going to add a statement saying that the customer will not be gouged for shipping prices and any overage of shipping prices will be refunded.  I'm even considering Free shipping so I don't have to worry about it at all!!! 

Still, I would appreciate a critique and some new ways to look at things.  Thanks for your time!!!   

I keep renewing my listings, trying to keep my views up. It's not helping  any ideas  what wrong. I will be posting new listings this week  I was busy with a craft show so all my attention went to that. Any help would be great. Thanks
Rose

Thanks Rose. Sorry it took a while to respond ..we have been on vacation.

I really like your banner. I need to come up with something more unique. I can relate to your comment above - I renew and did alot of showcases several month ago but still no success.  I do really well at shows and "in person" but success here has eluded me thus far.

Anybody else got any suggestions for me? Descriptions? Prices too high?

Thanks!!!!!!
Lucy
www.goodjewelry.etsy.com

I have my pink items tagged with "breast cancer" - but Komen is a really good idea for a tag, too.  Good job, Christl.