Updated – Handmade Spark Had Its Largest Traffic Ever Last Week

by Handmade Spark on 4/17/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Two weeks in a row, our traffic is through the roof! Our hard work is paying off.
Special thanks to our fans and Google Farmer, which drive users to high quality sites.
Handmade Spark had its largest traffic ever last week, with over thirty thousand visitors. The traffic came from social sites, with …

How to Make a Media Kit

by MCatherine Lunsford on 4/14/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Have you thought about putting a press and media kit together? What would you include? How would it look? Where would you send it? Could it have other uses? Do you need to have it professionally printed or can you DIY? All weighty questions worth some investment of thought.
What is a ‘media kit’ and why do …

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 …

Crafty Connections by Handmade Spark Member Creativeapples Fine Art Photography

by Handmade Spark on 4/09/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Hello!! I’m super excited to bring you this weeks Crafty Connections! I think you’ll find this weeks links especially helpful…
Each and every week I scour the interwebs and gather the best tutorials, tips, and informative links to help with your handmade craft business. In addition, I’ll post links to cool crafty DIY projects, and blogs I …

Quick Tips: Gaining Visibility for Your Brand

by Handmade Spark on 4/04/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Chocolate Fudge Soy Candle | Bale & Twine
Ever wonder how successful shops get their name out there without spending a ton of money?  Here are some quick, easy and inexpensive tips for getting your brand noticed.

Create a consistent online presence.  Have your avatar or profile picture be a representative of what …

496 Things People Searched for This Week

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

Search traffic on Handmade Spark has been on a steady incline for the past few weeks.  What does that mean?  Our SEO Marketing service gets our members and their items found!  Interested in learning more about what Handmade Spark can do for you?  Read What is Handmade Spark: A Tool Belt …

Comparing the Fees and Traffic of Etsy and Other Handmade Marketplaces

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

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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 …

Crafty Connections by Handmade Spark Member Creativeapples Fine Art Photography

by Handmade Spark on 4/02/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Hi!!! Thanks for stopping by! I’m really excited to bring you this week’s Crafty Connections!
Each and every week I scour the interwebs and gather the best tutorials, tips, and informative links to help with your handmade craft business. In addition, I’ll post links to cool crafty DIY projects, and blogs …