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Featured Member: Sandie Russo is a Shop Critique Maven!
by Handmade Spark on 6/22/11 | View Comments Comment(s)
Rhinestone Earrings by Zaftig Delights
Some women are practically superheros, and today’s featured member is definitely a member of that group. In between running two very successful Etsy shops (Knitzy Blonde and Zaftig Delights ) and “riding herd” on her teenage grandson, Sandie Russo also manages the SASsy Critique Team, an …
Sold Out! Fabulous Photos for Etsy Shops That Drive Sales
by Handmade Spark on 6/20/11 | View Comments Comment(s)
Product photography is one of the most important factors in online traffic and sales. If any old picture says a thousand words, then a fantastic picture orates with the verbal acumen of the late, great Winston Churchill.
So what makes a great product photo?
Image Quality
Is your product …
SEO Marketing 101: Great Titles & Descriptions for SEO Marketing
by Handmade Spark on 6/16/11 | View Comments Comment(s)
The beauty of the Internet is that there’s something for everyone – that’s the definition of a Long Tail! So now that you’ve built your own Etsy shop and started marketing it with Handmade Spark, that someone that’s been searching for your something will finally find true handmade happiness! Right?
Yes…if …
Get Found: Be a Joiner! Find the Group That’s Right For You
by Handmade Spark on 6/15/11 | View Comments Comment(s)
As crafters and makers we often find ourselves alone with our thoughts – and we like it that way! But sometimes the wellspring of inspiration runs dry. Making jewelry till three in the morning watching Grey’s Anatomy re-runs finally takes its toll, and you find yourself in need of some …
495 Things People Searched for so Far in June
by Handmade Spark on 6/14/11 | View Comments Comment(s)
Design your own Brooch Bouquet by The Ritzy Rose
June’s organic search results are shaping up nicely. Below is our list of popular search terms that brought visitors to Handmade Spark in the last few weeks.
Handmade enthusiasts seem to be very excited by the perennially popular article “and” – should we …
Get Found: Intro to Social Media Tools For Etsy Sellers
by Handmade Spark on 6/14/11 | View Comments Comment(s)
It is a little known fact that when Heathcliff met his lady-love up on the blustering moors, she was surreptitiously tweeting her status and uploading a picture of her suitor to Facebook. @CharlotteBronte (one of her Twitter followers) was so inspired by the romance that she penned the much loved …
Sold Out! Anatomy of a Great Etsy Shop
by Handmade Spark on 6/13/11 | View Comments Comment(s)
A really great Etsy shop is a thing of beauty – a carefully crafted insight into your skills, passions, and aesthetic. But getting that delicate dance right often feels like a matter of luck, stumbled upon by a fortunate few. If you feel like you’re wandering in the dark, trying …
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 …
