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How to Sell Handcrafted Items on Etsy!

Etsy.com has become the world’s most vibrant handmade marketplace. Through Etsy, you can set up a shop to sell your own handmade items, commercial supplies, vintage clothing, and more. With 9 million members and 800,000 active shops, however, it can be a challenge to stand out. Luckily, all it takes is a few insider secrets to get on the right path! Part 1 walks you through setting up shop, accepting payments and fulfilling orders. Part 2 (scheduled two weeks later to give you time to get your shop up) will respond to your questions then dig into the secrets of success  - marketing strategies and more - to take you beyond simply having a shop, to having a successful one!

Kristin Walters Since 2009, KRISTIN WALTERS has been selling jewelry on Etsy – and with over 600 sales, it’s been a very enjoyable (and profitable) hobby. She uses her 10 years of professional experience in marketing and advertising to make her products stand out.

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