It’s fitting that on the same day I filmed a video praising Etsy’s features, they sent out an email announcing fee increases. But, I’m not running from the platform. Obviously, no one wants to give up more of their money, but the benefits to my customers and my business are still worth the price, for now.
Are you scared of the fee changes? Just starting to sell your art online, or wondering if now is the time to leave Etsy? Selling online is not a one size fits all formula. Every platform has its mix of pros and cons. In your research, you will find reasons to host your online store on Squarespace, Shopify, and others. There are plenty of videos urging you to stay away from Etsy, so I’m here to add the story of leaving my Squarespace store to join Etsy and how it changed my online sales for the better.
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This video was produced by my patrons!
Join my Patreon for producer credits, behind-the-scenes, discounts, and secret pottery packages too! www.patreon.com/firedfigments
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Shop my Etsy:
www.etsy.com/shop/firedfigments
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Resources:
Etsy Fee Exploration Googlesheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RsRY-iLmtXdt0E3s3nNzxnRhTz5h79h7hkLpTkIyosI
Etsy Shipping Discount Calculator: https://www.etsy.com/shipping/us/price-your-postage
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Who am I?
I’m Stephanie and I work full-time making ceramics in my log cabin’s home studio in the woods. For over 10 years I have been bringing the figments of my imagination to life through whimsical ceramic sculptures and pottery as “Fired Figments.” Learn more: www.firedfigments.com
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Music:
Daily Beetle by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500025
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
