ArtFire to Shut Down at the End of 2021
The handmade marketplace ArtFire will be shutting down at the end of 2021.
Beyond Ravelry: Pattern Platforms for Knitting and Crochet Designers
Over the years, Ravelry has dominated the independent sellers market for its ease of use and large database. However, a combination of factors has seen designers turn to additional sales outlets. We look at what’s available.
Michaels to Launch No-Fee Marketplace for Craft Supply Sellers
Art and craft supply retailer, Michaels, has announced on its website that it will be launching a marketplace for third-party craft supply sellers, the Michaels Marketplace.
An Evaluation of Etsy’s New Star Seller Badge Program
Etsy rolled out a new Star Seller Badge at the start of September. Sellers have had impassioned responses, including one who wrote a detailed forum post which we have permission to republish here.
Getting into the Custom Mug Business: All About Sublimation Printing
Etsy shops selling customized mugs, apparel, and other items are all the rage. The popular technique called sublimation or heat press printing is behind it all. Learn how it works.
Go Imagine a Marketplace that Helps Charities: Jon Lincoln Did
When it comes to businesses, Jon Lincoln is a wide-ranging maker. The Boston-area entrepreneur has launched a comedy club, as well as a document manager for insurance companies. But his latest product, Goimagine, is a maker marketplace with a difference.
Etsy to Acquire Resale Marketplace Depop
Etsy announced yesterday that it is acquiring resale marketplace, Depop, for $1.6 million. We look at why they made this acquisition and what it might mean for sellers.
Etsy SEO Checklist
If you sell on the marketplace, understanding how Etsy search works and optimizing your listings for the algorithm will improve your views, likes, and sales. Use this checklist to improve your SEO on Etsy.
How to Get Found in Etsy Search
If you’re an Etsy seller, learning how to get your items found in search is fundamental to finding success on the platform. The good news is that you, as a seller, have control over the most important factors in search placement. Learn how to get found in an Etsy Search in this in-depth how-do.
Etsy’s Blockbuster Pandemic Year
Product sales on the craft marketplace Etsy more than doubled in 2020, to $10.3 billion making this a blockbuster year.