Aug 27, 2021
In this webinar, marketing strategist and sales funnel coach Liz Boer will demystify Facebook ads. Learn to create personalized ads powered by data so you can reach people at the right time in their customer journey.
Aug 5, 2021
Choosing a name for your business can be stressful. How do you find a name that will symbolize all that your brand stands for, is easy to say, easy to spell and can grow with you as your business develops over time? We talk to several craft entrepreneurs to understand how to select the right business name.
Jul 13, 2021
If you’re new to design – or just want to up your game a bit – here are five basic design concepts to consider when you make that social media post.
Apr 1, 2021
Craft business owners use Instagram to build community, show process shots, and display a portfolio of work. New opportunities can come in as a result, but it’s all dependent on keeping up with your Direct Messages. We ask a variety of craft business owners how they stay on top of their Instagram DMs.
Nov 29, 2020
Zontee Hou is the owner and founder of Media Volery LLC, a company that helps small- to medium-sized businesses develop, manage, and execute marketing strategies that work.
Nov 27, 2020
Representatives of a cross section of the European craft industry to weigh in on what changes they have seen in their business this year, and what trends they foresee for 2021.
Nov 23, 2020
If you’re struggling to get your small business noticed on Instagram, you’re not alone. Constant updates to the app’s layout and the ways it measures engagement have been making social media management difficult for independent makers.
Nov 12, 2020
After months of delays caused by the pandemic, Eucalan’s new packaging highlighting the company’s dedication to environmentally friendly products is finally making its way to stores.
Nov 10, 2020
Dominique Calvillo is leading a campaign to have knitters and sewists participate in Dressember to raise awareness and funds to fight human trafficking.
Oct 27, 2020
CraftyMonkies pivots during COVID-19 from offering luxury sewing retreats to online workshops.
Sep 14, 2020
Instagram Reels is a new feature on the platform and a competitor to TikTok. Learn how to create these 15-second video clips set to music to make engaging videos for your audience in this step-by-step tutorial.
Sep 8, 2020
Promoting a book is always a big job for craft book authors, but promoting a book released during the pandemic presents new challenges. Use these tips to help spread the word and drives sales for your new title.
Aug 6, 2020
Using Google Ads is a tempting strategy for getting found in search, letting you skip to the head of the line if you play your keywords right. Here we break down how these ads work, who they’re for, and how to create an effective one.
Jul 15, 2020
Could plastic-free packaging attract more customers to your craft product? Get tips from businesses that adopted sustainable packaging for their products.
Jun 1, 2020
In this webinar, the founder of web and graphic design studio Aeolidia, Arianne Foulks, and one of Aeolidia’s designers, Christine Castro Hughes, explain how to create a compelling visual brand.
May 18, 2020
Many craft companies have stopped sending out catalogs in an effort to cut costs and due to environmental concerns, but others are ramping up this print strategy and including DIY inspirational content that reaches people directly in their homes.
Sep 3, 2019
Text messaging, or SMS, can be used as a powerful marketing tool. Text messages have a 98% open rate. Find out how to use SMS to reach your customers directly.
May 28, 2019
Patreon is based on the hundreds-year-old construct of patronage, but instead of involving a wealthy sponsor, it enables individuals to support artists.
May 13, 2019
In the wake of h + h 2019, the biggest trade craft fair for the German market, the German industry association, Initiative Handarbeiten, has published a review of the German craft market over the last 5 years.
Apr 15, 2019
Changing your business name means undertaking quite a bit of time, effort, and financial outlay to successfully rebrand your business, while also bringing along your current customers and followers.