So, here's my first ever blog...Be patient with me! Afterall, I'm a newbie!
As a crafter and full-time artist in this dwindling economy, one must evolve and pursue unfamiliar territory to reach a larger audience!
A wise man once said, possibly in1920, "If they build it, they will come!" Well, I think he would say today, "If you promote it, they will come!" And promoting wisely is a must! This can be overwhelming for those unfamiliar with online sales.
I'm an expert at online purchasing though!:)
I started an etsy shop a little over a month ago.Of course I assumed it would be far easier than planned...And my momma always said, "If you assume. . .". You can finish that one for me! I've been thoroughly researching tidbits for crafters and newbies to etsy like me. I've joined teams, posted in forums, and created treasuries ( a collection of favorite items by other sellers). I was thrilled to be included in a couple of treasuries! I felt like I had won the etsy lottery!
Through all my research and inquiries in chat rooms I discovered a common theme. . .Well, besides SEO, analytics, and all that mumbo jumbo...Patience! Everyone preaches the importance of being patient. In this high tech generation, it's not good enough to sell a product you love and support. Online sales is not an instant gratification kinda thing. . .And let's face it, it's far easier to click out of an online shop than to go to an actaul "geographically-located" store and leave abruptly without being noticed!
I'll be persistent and patient and see where this train takes me. Fingers crossed! Full speed ahead!
"Today is the day!" -Mel Fisher
Regards,
Lauren Bausch
http://www.etsy.com/people/LaurenBauschOriginal?ref=si_pr
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Good luck and don't forget to enjoy the ride!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Steve! I'm loving the ride! It's a tough, challenging path at times, but nothing good comes without a fight! Makes the good moments that much better.
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