I encourage all photographers, artists, craftsmen

To open an etsy shop. It's very inexpensive to run, and it's fun.

I have an etsy shop too! However, I 'm delinquent in keeping it up to date.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5979452

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Updated On: 11/30/08 at 07:33 PM

Very nice. I especially like the ones of the ducks and the 6th ave. building.

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"SHILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

LOL, it's true, even though you're joking. I joined into the sameless promoting of the evening~

The ducks are cute, no? thanks Blue and Marianne.

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Updated On: 11/30/08 at 07:53 PM

I put my etsy shop out there mainly because the prices are so low. When I first joined etsy, I had no idea what my prices would be, and after browsing the place, I priced mine along with most of the other photographers.

Flowery, don't you find etsy to be a good place for gifts?

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*bump*

Yawper, I noticed that certain items get more sales than others. For instance, consumables really sell-note paper, candles, things that you can use or wear.

I noticed that permanent things like paintings and photographs, which you must find a place for in the home, don't sell as well.

However, if you're an active business person, and keep on top of things, there are ways to promote yourself and increase sales. Me-I'm the worst businessperson and do nothing to increase sales. I don't even check my etsy shop very often. I only know I got a sale if I'm emailed about it! o y.

Q-thanks for the bump!

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The cost is minimal, Lizzie. I think it's .20 per listing. In my experience, you have to work to get exposure. If you don't advertise and promote, not too many people will see your work, as there are thousands of artists on etsy.

However, there are many artists who are making a living off sales on etsy, so don't be hampered by me-go for it!

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