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Etsy is using humans to stand out in an AI-obsessed world

July 09, 2024 Etsy is using humans to stand out in an AI-obsessed world Etsy’s new brand campaign aims to differentiate its shopping from the mass-production of Amazon and Shein. BY Jeff Beer Depending on your outlook, we may be on the cusp of an AI-fueled revolution or robot overlord apocalypse. Either way, our technological future … Continue reading Etsy is using humans to stand out in an AI-obsessed world →

Etsy will now tell you what role a seller had in a product’s creation

Product Management

July 09, 2024 Etsy will now tell you what role a seller had in a product’s creation The online marketplace is requiring all items to be listed as either “made by a seller,” “designed by a seller,” “sourced by a seller,” or “handpicked by a seller.” BY Jessica Bursztynsky Etsy is adding news tags to products … Continue reading Etsy will now tell you what role a seller had in a product’s creation →

Etsy cuts 11% of staff and stock price tumbles

Employee Layoffs

Etsy cuts 11% of staff and stock price tumbles Deanna Ritchie / Last Updated: Dec 13, 2023 The height of the holiday season is upon us, and Etsy is cutting 11% of its staff, looking to restructure the business and cut costs. Josh Silverman, Etsy CEO, said, “We must streamline costs against a “very … Continue reading Etsy cuts 11% of staff and stock price tumbles →

Etsy warns of merchant payment processing delay due to Silicon Valley Bank collapse

Etsy

Roku says it could lose 25 percent of its cash after Silicon Valley Bank fails Karissa Bell @karissabe The sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has put more than a quarter of Roku’s cash at risk. The streaming company had $487 million, representing 26 percent of its cash, in Silicon Valley Bank, the company … Continue reading Etsy warns of merchant payment processing delay due to Silicon Valley Bank collapse →

The Etsy strike was a long time coming

Etsy

By Moises Mendez II April 12, 2022 For Kristi Cassidy, Etsy was, at least in the beginning, a boon for her business. Since 2006, Cassidy has used the e-commerce giant to sell her custom-order Gothic, Victorian, and Steampunk wedding dresses and costumes. As someone who makes all of her own products and has to … Continue reading The Etsy strike was a long time coming →

Etsy sellers go on strike over fee hikes

Employee Strikes

Etsy seller group plans to strike over fee increases They’re calling on shoppers to boycott the service for a week on April 11th. J. Fingas @jonfingas March 30th, 2022 Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images Etsy said it would raise transaction fees from 5 percent to 6.5 percent this April, and sellers aren’t happy. The Verge … Continue reading Etsy sellers go on strike over fee hikes →

How to Start an Etsy Shop (and Actually Sell Items)

eCommerce Conversion

Bryan Caplan March 26, 2021 You’ve got the skills, now you want to know how to start an Etsy shop! If you are a designer, crafter, artist or collector, you’re probably already familiar with Etsy. The international marketplace is home to thousands of online storefronts for items from crafts to knitwear to fine jewelry and … Continue reading How to Start an Etsy Shop (and Actually Sell Items) →

The New Seller’s Guide to Etsy Marketing

Marketing Platforms

Michael Ugino November 6, 2020 You’ve built a product that makes you proud. You’ve set up your business and launched your Etsy store, and your garage is full of items waiting to be sold. And then you realize you’re one of the 2.5+ million sellers on Etsy. Buyers not only need a reason to buy … Continue reading The New Seller’s Guide to Etsy Marketing →

The 7 Best Things to Sell on Etsy for New Sellers in 2020

Sales Techniques

Michael Ugino August 21, 2020 So you want to sell on Etsy. You consider yourself a little creative. And, hey, it wouldn’t hurt to make a bit of money on the side. Maybe it would even becomes a full-time job at some point. But what’s the best thing to sell on Etsy? People shop on … Continue reading The 7 Best Things to Sell on Etsy for New Sellers in 2020 →

How to Sell on Etsy: Your All-in-One Guide to Getting Started

eCommerce Platforms

Mary Lister August 7, 2020 If you are the proud owner of a new cloth mask, maybe you bought that mask from a seller on Etsy. And you’re in good company; I bought mine on Etsy, too! And maybe when you were scrolling through an endless supply of masks—tie-dye, sports-themed, silly mouths, and inspirational slogans—you … Continue reading How to Sell on Etsy: Your All-in-One Guide to Getting Started →