The DIY Business Association’s First Conference in DUMBO Brooklyn

by Handmade Spark on 6/28/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

This weekend was very exciting for Handmade Spark! Not only did we get to participate in the DIY Business Association’s first ever conference (held right here in our backyard in gorgeous DUMBO) but we also were invited to participate in a panel on the Art and Craft of Commerce! What …

SEO Marketing 101: How Great SEO Helps You Sell

by Handmade Spark on 6/08/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Search Engine Optimization is arguably the online world’s most dreaded acronym. If you are like most individuals venturing into the world of online business, you eventually found yourself asking the question, “So what exactly is SE…”, only to pass cold, exhausted by the sheer volume of impenatrable commentary on the …

April – A Record Breaking Traffic Month for Handmade Spark

by Handmade Spark on 5/01/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Handmade Spark’s traffic is at an all time high. April was our best month yet, with close to one hundred and ten thousand visitors.
We had a record breaking search traffic month, with over fifty-two thousand searches coming mostly from Google. Most of our visitors find what they are looking for …

Patience: The Art of Not Giving Up When Selling Online (updated)

by Handmade Spark on 4/29/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Believe in Your Dreams – Bunny Wall Hanging in Blue ( Keepsake ) by noempire
It’s tempting when selling in an online world to just give up. There’s much to learn and the curve is huge. The allure of making easy money and “quitting your day job” lends itself …

High Traffic but No Sales? 3 Simple Suggestions (Updated)

by Handmade Spark on 4/25/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Anabelle Deep Waters Rough Cut Glass Crystal Pendant Necklace by BrideBlu
One of the top concerns we hear from online sellers is that they have plenty of traffic, hearts and activity on their website; however, very little of this activity actually converts to sales. While there are many reasons that factor …

This is What We Can Help Etsy Sellers Achieve on Google

by Handmade Spark on 4/16/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Handmade Spark provides a search engine optimized (SEO) directory with product pages for Etsy sellers.  These product pages increase visibility for our members by bumping their listings up in Google search results.  Check out examples of actual searches below:

SEO takes time and we do not guarantee results magically overnight…but …

Top Ten Reasons Why Handmade Spark Is Good For Your Etsy Business

by Handmade Spark on 4/13/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

You’ve heard the buzz about Handmade Spark. Here are the top 10 reasons why Etsy sellers love our marketing service!

Combining a Handmade Spark membership with your Etsy shop increases exposure more than marketing yourself through multiple marketplaces.
Our SEO marketing service gets results month after month that are expensive and difficult …

Comparing the Fees and Traffic of Etsy and Other Handmade Marketplaces

by Handmade Spark on 4/03/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Photo Credit: HERE
We complied this comparison slide deck of current Handmade marketplaces,  Etsy, Art Fire, Bonanza, and Zibbet.   Handmade is a growing and popular market. Selling your handmade goods online is rewarding and can turn into successful business. Each Marketplace is different in traffic, cost, and even what you are …