Front Page Features
Hooray! Things People Make Has Launched!
by Handmade Spark on 10/14/11 | View Comments Comment(s)
Psst … We have some exciting news to share: Our social site for makers, crafters, and DIY-ers has finally launched! It’s called Things People Make.
So, what is Things People Make all about? Things People Make is social site where crafty people can share their creative process, learn and …
August 2011: Traffic Steady as Fall Approaches
by Handmade Spark on 8/16/11 | View Comments Comment(s)
Handmade Spark traffic is holding steady with over thirty thousand searches in August so far, and over one hundred thousand page views in the first two weeks. But there’s lots more summer where that came from, and we expect to see traffic climb over the next few months as the …
Shop Advice from a SASsy Seller: Search Relevancy & Item Titles
by Handmade Spark on 8/04/11 | View Comments Comment(s)
Hopefully you’ve already seen the info on changes Etsy rolled out last week, which will soon make “Relevancy” the default search. However, if you haven’t seen the update, I’ll give you the inside scoop and help you determine what you can do to make those changes work to your benefit …
Shop Advice from a SASsy Seller: Exceptional Customer Service
by Handmade Spark on 7/28/11 | View Comments Comment(s)
Sandie’s back with this week’s post to help Etsy sellers become DIY business superstars! This is our 3rd post in an ongoing series of articles by aformentioned Etsy veteran Sandie Russo, Captain of the Sellers Assisting Sellers Etsy Team and the SASsy Critique Forum, and proud owner of two Etsy …
Happy Go Techy Expo in Seattle, Washington
by Handmade Spark on 6/29/11 | View Comments Comment(s)
The votes have been counted, and the results are in: the Happy Go Techy Expo in Seattle on June 25th, 2011 at the University of Washington was a huge success! It’s so fun to see Mai and Tri Hoang’s vision for a geek craft fair brought to life. We only …
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 …
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 …
