Running an Etsy shop can be time consuming and stressful, especially if you have many items in your shop. So, I’m always on the look out for sites or apps that will make my life easier and quickly do tasks for me.
Category: Art Business Resources
Blogging For Your Creative Business
What came first the blog or the creative business? Well, unlike the egg and chicken question, this one is probably pretty simple. If you’re like me, it was the creative business. But, I soon realized that I needed to start blogging for my creative business and share my artwork there. Many creative business owners (i.e. artists, illustrators, scrapbookers, Etsy sellers, etc.) may still ask, “Why do I need a blog? How can it help me with my business?” Here are 5 reasons you should blog for your creative business…
5 Photography Tips For Etsy
I’ve had my Etsy shop for about 4 years now and I haven’t been active with it for all of those years. So, it’s experienced a little bit of neglect. But, since the beginning of the year I’ve been working on it every day diligently. But, as much as I search for the perfect keyword or the enticing product description. If I don’t have good pictures I will, most likely, not be selling much.
6 Steps to a Successful Handmade Wholesale Business
This past year I took steps to sell some of my items on wholesale to shops and boutiques. I had been planning and researching this process for a while and I want to share 6 steps to a successful handmade business that I found to be essential. After selling my original art, prints, journals and note cards at craft shows and my shop, I decided to move into the wholesale market.
How to Create a Custom Pin It Button
Have you ever seen those unique and fun pin buttons on blogs whenever you hover over one of their pictures? I had the standard red, square Pinterest button activated, but I’m an artist, that just wouldn’t cut it! So, I found a way to create a custom pin it button that matches my blog and style.
10 Etsy Mistakes to Avoid
Having an Etsy shop can be an exciting and rewarding experience. But, can also be a lot of work to get those views and especially sales. Now, nobody is perfect and there are always things you can do to make your shop perform better. I’ve put together a list of 10 Etsy mistakes to avoid and it’s a great starting point.
Selling Your Art on Consignment
Have you ever thought about selling your art on consignment in a retail store? If you’re an artisan with a small business you’re always looking for ways to grow your business and have more income streams. Perhaps you’ve been selling your art at local shows for a while and you even have an online store. But you’re ready for the next step, and going the wholesale route is too big of a step for you. Then consignment might be a way of testing the waters of brick and morter store sales.
How I Increased my Blog Traffic with Pinterest
One of my goals for 2016 was to “Focus” more on my Art Business Marketing and Pinterest has become my #1 referrer to my blog and shop. A few weeks ago I shared with you The Art of Social Media and I promised I would talk to you about my Pinterest strategy.
If you’re not paying attention to Pinterest, you’re missing out.
Here is how I increased my blog traffic with Pinterest.
5 Must Read Books for Artists
Every night before I go to sleep I spend some time reading. I have accumulated a nice library of books to develop my art skills and art business. Some of them were not what I anticipated, but many of them have become a great resource for me, and those are the ones I’m sharing with you here in my list of 5 must read books for artists.
My Word for 2016 – Focus
I’ve chosen my word for 2016 – Focus. Do you select a word every year that you use for inspiration? I started doing this a couple of years ago and it’s actually a fun process. For 2015 my word was Believe. I believed I could elevate my art, skills and business to the next level, I believed I could profit from my business, and I believed I could stay healthy enough to achieve my goals for the year.
