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[180] Don’t be Afraid to Put your Etsy shop in Holiday Mode.
I see it over and over again in facebook groups – people posting, asking ‘should I put my etsy shop in holiday mode?’
They’re asking because they’ve heard horror stories – where people have put their shops in holiday mode, then re-opened to crickets. It drives me nuts to see so much misinformation and scare mongering, so I wanted to address this always-contentious topic.
Today, I’m going to share my own experience of putting my Etsy shop in holiday mode (for up to 3 months at a time!) many, many times over the last 10 years.
And, you guessed it – my business is still going strong!
That said – putting your Etsy shop in vacation mode DOES have an impact on your SEO (Etsy search rankings) – and I discuss exactly how and why this happens – as well as giving you concrete strategies to overcome the lag when you re-open.
Why is Set Up Shop so affordable?
I've had numerous people ask me over the years "why is Set Up Shop so cheap?!" And, you know - I get it. There are other people out there teaching makers how to run successful businesses. I've been doing this since 2013 - I've seen many, many other people pop up...
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[179] Selling One-of-a-Kind Online with Kriket Broadhurst
Can you successfully transition from selling at markets and in shops to selling online… when you make one-of-a-kind designs?
This is a very special episode of the show – in which I take you inside my membership community – the Thriver Circle – and share one of our Business Intensives.
Win: Massive Giveaway for Thriver Circle Members (Join Now)
Hey Thrivers! This month, I'm running a mammoth giveaway to celebrate the brief re-opening of Thriver Circle membership AND the opening of registration to my flagship course, Set Up Shop. I've never done a giveaway like this before - the lucky winner is getting a HUGE...
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[178] Social Activism & Your Craft Business with Cath Young
Craftivism: the act of combining activism with craft. In this episode I bring back previous guest Cath Young to talk about this topic, which she embodies in her business My Bearded Pigeon. I first spoke to Cath on the show way back in Episode 47. I loved chatting with...
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[177] It’s Okay to Stay Small {Premium Episode}
Do you ever feel the pressure to 'grow, grow, grow' your business? The dominant cultural narrative is that 'bigger is better' and that we should always be striving to grow our businesses bigger. But... is it necessary? What if you just want a small business with a...
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[176] Overplanning vs. Underplanning: How to Balance the Pros & Cons
Are you the type of person who must have a detailed plan before you begin - or do you prefer to just start and go with the flow? Overplanners are great at making stuff happen... but they can also be a bit too rigid, missing out on unexpected opportunities. They can...
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[175] The Journey to Create a Brand that Stands Out with Catherine Hildner
At what point do you stop going it alone, and invest in help to grow your business? In this episode, my guest, Catherine Hildner from Kitty Meow Boutique, shares her journey to craft the business she'd dreamt of. We discuss her business journey, including her recent...
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[174] Growing a Business via Customer-Led Product Development with Jacinta Taylor
Like many of us, Jacinta's business started when she couldn't buy something she wanted - so she figured out how to make it. Fast-forward a number of years later, and she's developed a successful niche business making products out of laminated cotton. One fascinting...
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[173] What Do I Send to my Email List? {Premium Episode}
Is email marketing part of your strategy for 2019? If you have a business that lends itself to cultivating customers who buy from you again and again, then I strongly suggest email marketing should be a vital part of your marketing strategy. There are so many benefits...