How to Set Up A Shop On Etsy To Sell Crafts Online

Etsy is the premiere website for crafters to sell their homemade and handmade crafts. Selling crafts online with Etsy is easy and affordable. In just a few simple steps you can learn how to sell crafts online and use an internet business to make money online.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Digital camera
• Handmade items to sell

1. 
   Sell Crafts Online

   When setting up an Etsy account to sell crafts and homemade items online, think long and hard about the business name you would like to use. Successful Etsy businesses that make money online choose names that fit with the type of item they are selling. For example, the store "Knit" sells only items relating to knitting.

2. 
   Sell Homemade Foods and Crafts Online

   Once you have chosen a business name, complete the online registration of your Etsy online internet business. The form is self-explanatory, but you will want to have your PayPal account information ready. Selling your crafts online at Etsy requires the use of a PayPal account, or your willingness to accept payment such as checks and money orders.

3. Selling crafts online at Etsy requires making a listing for each item. Unlike many online businesses, Etsy charges only a small fee (.20 at the time of publication) per listing. There are no additional fees to pay to Etsy. Make a listing for each craft you would like to sell online.

4. 
   Sell Crafts Online With Quality Photos

   Take quality photographs of your item. Each listing on Etsy allows you to take up to five pictures of each craft you would like to sell online. Use natural light and high resolution whenever possible.

Tips & Warnings

• Always upload five pictures whenever possible.
• Tag your items using all 14 tag spaces. This provides maximum visibility of your crafts for sale.
• Join Etsy groups and participate in the community forums.
• Ship your items promptly and leave positive feedback for buyers.

Resources

• Etsy
• The Savvy Crafters Guide To Success: Turn Your Crafts Into A Career
• Craft, Inc: Turn Your Creative Hobby Into A Business
• Handmade for Profit!: Hundreds of Secrets to Success in Selling Arts and Crafts

[Susanh]

on 6/22/2009 Etsy is very reasonable! Thank you for the information.

[ScarlettOHairy]

on 6/8/2009 I love Etsy. I've been a seller there for 3 years. Great advice for setting up an Etsy shop.

[shawnee50]

on 1/25/2009 Thanks for the advice on Etsy sounds good to me all I have to do is make something now.5*s

[tikrit01]

on 1/10/2009 I will have to try this. great ideas! 5 stars

[SpottedApple]

on 1/9/2009 Great place to sell jewelry. 5*