Here are some great resources that will help you grow your Etsy shop. Some are directly related to selling on Etsy and others can be easily applied to your handmade business.
Building your Brand:
Build your Etsy brand! A video with how-to tips
Video on creating a well rounded Etsy business
Pricing:
How to Formulate A Premium Pricing Strategy
Are your Etsy sales in a slump? How pricing can power a turn around
Social Media:
When it comes to Social Media and your Etsy marketing, Kick Off Your Conservative Pants
Twitter101: How to join the conversation
Why it’s not enough to simply send out links to your Etsy shop or items on Twitter – engage with potential customers!
Twitter for Business – Explained by Common Craft (video), perfect for your Etsy business
3 Tips for Drawing Even More Traffic from PinterestÂ
Six Quick-Hit Marketing Ideas for Social Media for your Etsy shop
How Pinterest Is Becoming the Next Big Thing in Social Media for Business
5 Reasons Pinterest is a Must for Business Marketers
Blogging / Creating a Website for your Handmade Business:
Do you have a website (besides one on Etsy?) Here is an article on Giving Your Web Customers What They Need
Thinking of starting a website apart from your Etsy shop? Here are 10 things customers want on a website
Do you have a blog for your Etsy business? Advice on getting more readers
The 10 secrets to successful blogging
15+ Places to Promote Your Blog On The Web
Staying Motivated:
Video on how to build the stamina you need as an entrepreneur – applies to Etsy businesses!!
Build a million dollar side business – This handmade example is inspiring to all of us
Richard Branson on Self-Motivation: he shares advice on staying inspired while executing on new ideas
Are you running an Etsy business or supporting a hobby? Tips on harvesting success for the long haul