Trying to figure out where to setup shop is a difficult task. Many individual crafters, artists and photographers search for the perfect place to sell their creations. With the online marketplace options growing in number by the months sometimes it is hard to choose where to setup shop.
Let’s take a look at why Etsy.com is the right place for you as an creative handmade artist.
The Community
Of course the biggest reason to use Etsy is the vibrant community they are so proud of creating. With thousands of buyers and sellers on the site at all hours of the day, forums and rotating feature products it is a great place for an artist to start.
I create things
If your products are handmade then Etsy.com is definitely the best place to start. Etsy is a community of buyers and sellers of handmade goods. If you want to instantly fit into a marketplace then this is where you want to start.
I sell vintage items
Do you love vintage items? Have you been collecting them for years and now find yourself in the perfect position to start selling vintage clothing and other items? The Etsy community loves vintage items. The artists and buyers are always looking for new vintage finds and Etsy provides great tools for your shop products to be searched by all buyers.
I sell crafting supplies
If you are selling supplies that are used exclusively in the craft and artisan creations then again Etsy will help expose those supplies to thousands of artists.
No web designer needed
With Etsy there is no technical knowledge required other than following forms and directions. If you can run the digital camera and upload your photos and fill out some forms online then you should be all set. No HTML, no custom designs, no web designer needed.
Payment Gateway and Security
When you sell with Etsy you inherit their chosen payment options and security. The buyers have the same payment choices on all shops within Etsy and are comfortable with it.
Complimentary products and shared carts
One thing that is often overlooked is that the shopping carts carry from store to store on Etsy. So someone can shop for handmade cards and also get a necklace from two separate shops in the same transaction. This can allow partnerships or simply a better shopping experience for buyers.
So those are the 7 reasons I would choose to use Etsy. Etsy.com is a great resource for those making handmade products or selling vintage items. The community is the greatest benefit along with taking out some of the technical challenges of other options.
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