Effective Treasury Commenting

Posted by Johanna Draper on 8/28/10   |   Categorized as Etsy Tips,For Sellers,How To

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After a bit of experimenting, it seems commenting on Etsy Treasuries can be a great way to get exposure for your shop! I commented on a bunch, and within a couple of days I was chosen by several curators for their treasuries, and one of the items in a treasury sold!

I’ve now had that happen twice, and I plan for it to happen many more times.

I theorize that most curators like to look at who is commenting on their treasuries, so it can’t hurt to comment and get seen by them. Many curators create treasuries again and again, and are always looking for new shops to feature.

A tip though. Make sure you have a great avatar! A curator will be much more likely to click to your shop if you have a good avatar.

How should you comment? Leave comments that are useful. Don’t say things like “Pretty!” and then leave. Leave a comment that shows you where paying attention to the treasury. I like to say what my favorite item of the treasury is, or point out how well the color scheme was put together, etc.

These types of comments will get you a lot more attention. Besides, if I were a curator I would enjoy getting more comments like this….

I would encourage you to try out some treasury commenting and see how it works out for you!

~ Johanna Draper

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  • http://www.pinkycrafts.etsy.com Mishelle

    Thanks for the tips – I never considered this :)

  • http://shopnestinteriors.com Lisa LeBlanc

    Good thoughts on this! I love treasuries; its become an art in and of itself!

  • http://www.newcreationz.etsy.com NewCreatioNZ

    Great idea. I know comments are always appreciated. Thanks for the advise!

  • Jane

    Very useful advice. I frequently comment on Treasuries – I'll be more mindful to increase the usefulness of my comments

  • http://www.ekra.etsy.com ekra

    Thanks for the insight! I usually only comment on treasuries that include something of mine.

  • http://www.etsy.com/shop/lesperancetile Linda

    Thanks Johanna – I actually found this helpful sometime last year – when there were still different treasury lists. If I wasn't showing up in many treasuries I would start at the end of the list – the newest, therefore the ones that would be on for a few days, and stroll through for 15 – 20 minutes. I'd comment on the ones that I liked, and let them know what I liked about their collection. Without fail I would be included in more treasuries within the next week. I also ended up with LOTS more favorite shops, because the work on Etsy is so amazing!!

  • http://www.somethingxtraspecial.co.uk somethingxtraspecial

    Yes have to say I have found the same, and also making teasuries, people repay you by including you in theirs in the future.

  • http://twitter.com/samsstuff @samsstuff

    Excellent ideas, I know I have gotten great response from the "treasury" style articles that I've written here, in the past. Etsy treasuries (& now ArtFire treasuries) are another great way to do this. I always try to comment on the treasuries that fellow team members (like EtsyRain) are in. Making & commenting on team treasuries is a great way to share the love & get views for your team & ultimately, yourself.

  • http://www.earthnskystudio.com Diane Smith

    It's worked for me. I also always click on the link of anyone who posts on my Treasuries that isn't listed in them and then I sometimes add them into one my near-future Treasuries! ^_^

  • http://www.mypricelesscreations.etsy.com Doris Price

    Thanks for the information on Treasuries and another great suggestion for ETSY Shops.

  • http://www.etsy.com/shop/SilverCoastSeaGlass Silver Coast

    Very interesting and informative post. Treasuries are such beautiful eye candy, I am drawn to them, but I am still thinking as a buyer, clicking links and checking out shops. Being new to Etsy as a Seller, there is so much to learn. Thanks for all the Etsy tips – this is something simple that anyone can do. :)

  • momsjewels

    I havenever thought about the comments I make in treasuries. This is a wonderful idea as I love to look at all the neat stuff offered by Etsy.

  • Carol/Firecrackerkid

    Very good tip. Thank you for sharing Joanna.

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