Resource Archives - Craft Industry Alliance

Ecommerce Platform Fees Calculator

Jun 24, 2019

With all of the ecommerce choices out there, it can be difficult to know which option is best for you. We’ve built this calculator the will help you compare all of the most common platforms.

CIA’s Favorite Online Tools 2019

Jun 10, 2019

Craft Industry Alliance is a group of co-founders, contract writers, and service providers. Although we’re a small team, we have big communication challenges. Here are some of the tools we’ve found to be the most effective for communicating with each other as well as our members.

Save Time and Connect with Customers Using Instagram Quick Replies

May 28, 2019

Using a canned response can help reduce your time answering common questions from customers or prospective clients. It’s as simple as cut+paste, then customizing the message as you see fit.

The Big List of Craft Magazine Submission Information

May 13, 2019

Here’s the big list of Craft Magazine Submission Information! This can be a great way to share your creative work and grow your audience.

The Big List of Craft Publishers’ Submission Guidelines – Updated 2019

Apr 29, 2019

Publishing houses are constantly evolving. They’re looking at trends and always in search of the next great idea. Use this chart to get a sense of what each house has published and how to contact them.

30-Point Blog Critique Checklist

Apr 15, 2019

Once you have completed our 30-point checklist, you’ll not only have looked into your blog’s overall performance, you’ll have discovered some easy tweaks that will get you more attention from your audience.

Ecommerce Checklist: Make Sure Your Site Isn’t Missing Anything

Apr 1, 2019

Use our Ecommerce Checklist to make sure your site isn’t missing anything! Let us help you use all the tools available to bring and retain customers.

Landing Page Builders Round-Up

Mar 19, 2019

A well-designed landing page has a single call to action; visitors are asked to do one thing, such as enter their email address, in order to get what they want.

Headlines Swipe File: Ideas and Tips for Writing Better Headlines

Mar 5, 2019

This printable is a collection of well-tested headlines that you can adapt and use for your own own posts on your blog and on social media.

Organize your Desktop With This Helpful Computer Wallpaper (2019 Version)

Feb 19, 2019

Desktop wallpaper to help you stay organized with the year at a glance and division of space for keeping track of those things that clutter your desktop.

Listen Up! Dozens of Podcasts for Crafters and Entrepreneurs 2019

Feb 4, 2019

A great round-up list of creative podcasts from all perspectives! Pottery, knitting, sewing and quilting and entrepreneurial business podcasts as well.

2019 Craft Conference & Trade Show Calendar

Jan 21, 2019

We gathered the locations and dates of some of the biggest craft industry trade shows and business conferences in 2019.

45 Swag Ideas that Will Make a Lasting Impression

Jan 8, 2019

We polled Craft Industry Alliance members and this is a list of their favorite swag, the stuff they still have and use years after the event has ended.

Creative Business Owner’s Gift Guide 2018

Dec 18, 2018

Hey craft business owners! This gift guide is just for you. If someone has been asking you what you want this holiday, we know you’ll find some things on this list that you’ll need and love. Treat your business (and yourself) to something fun this holiday season!