tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post806215956484844418..comments2024-03-22T15:37:29.563-04:00Comments on jersey girl looks up: Standing out on Etsy 101 - Part 2. It Takes a VillageCatherine Ivinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01642469475264570967noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-73308819887159982472010-09-20T13:50:32.760-04:002010-09-20T13:50:32.760-04:00Awesome- so helpful! I've stumbled upon your ...Awesome- so helpful! I've stumbled upon your blog before and it is pretty inspiring. <br />I'm trying to figure out how to be a part of the Etsy village so this was the perfect article for me to happen upon.<br />Just one question- how do you become part of an Etsy team?<br />thanksBig Bad Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06088718251429750511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-65668198206845771942010-06-24T16:06:51.152-04:002010-06-24T16:06:51.152-04:00Excellent post! Thank you for taking the time to w...Excellent post! Thank you for taking the time to write this serie. Now onto reading your 'Look good naked' 101. :)Mizdragonflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11884578796529037788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-12377415491909277082010-05-23T10:43:38.414-04:002010-05-23T10:43:38.414-04:00I am new to selling on Etsy and do it because I lo...I am new to selling on Etsy and do it because I love to make my things and need an outlet to be able to continue doing what I love. Thanks so much for the helpful lessons. I am learning a lot of new ideas from you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-44342086178085168102010-05-21T01:58:39.714-04:002010-05-21T01:58:39.714-04:00I have more work to do than I thought! This is fa...I have more work to do than I thought! This is fabulous. THE best advice I have seen yet.Stashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603174575069571555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-3678527139257253562010-05-15T13:52:41.002-04:002010-05-15T13:52:41.002-04:00I too am new to Etsy and loving your articles. I ...I too am new to Etsy and loving your articles. I was not familiar with the treasuries until I read about them in your writeup and went to go check them out. So many amazing things here in listed in those and inspiring to look at. Thanks for passing on your advice and wonderful sense of humor and creativeness in your articles!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17643471350545795283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-26564199155810094562010-05-12T20:16:58.970-04:002010-05-12T20:16:58.970-04:00I am new to Etsy, so it was great to read all your...I am new to Etsy, so it was great to read all your comments about how to be successful. Thanks!<br />LizLizhttp://DesignzByLiz.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-46936278050210718952010-03-25T23:01:33.089-04:002010-03-25T23:01:33.089-04:00Love love love! I second all of the above and am ...Love love love! I second all of the above and am adding your fantastic and down to earth series to my "must read" list for newbie sellers. Excellente, Cat! :)Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16526882746974417481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-15557925067966809142010-03-25T12:46:52.597-04:002010-03-25T12:46:52.597-04:00This is a really great post! Just stumbled onto yo...This is a really great post! Just stumbled onto your blog and am loving your writing style and topics. I so agree about creating a village and supporting each other. I hear over and over from people that they just can't afford handmade or local, and I know that it's hard and I can't do it all the time either, but every little bit counts. The more we participate, the more we support each other, the bigger our village grows. And the bigger our village, the greater our support system, the easier everything is. And personally, I'd rather have morning A than morning B. :)Jessicahttp://www.plushroomsoup.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-68639552722236791622010-03-25T11:57:09.395-04:002010-03-25T11:57:09.395-04:00I agree with Sherry- you could totally write a boo...I agree with Sherry- you could totally write a book, Cat! These are all really important factors that you have mentioned in being successful on Etsy and even those of us that have been doing this awhile need these reminders to stay open and reach out to our community. I am grateful to have the strong connection to you that I do! Thanks again, Cat.<br />xoxo KendraKendra Zvonikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11454641379330296195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-4208160799700358742010-03-24T21:11:59.995-04:002010-03-24T21:11:59.995-04:00Cat, you are amazing! I love this post & I a...Cat, you are amazing! I love this post & I am honored. to be in your virtual village! Can't wait for the next one!Xenoteeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01725732898700186248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-1682859035015616332010-03-24T18:40:42.759-04:002010-03-24T18:40:42.759-04:00Awesome article! Great visual you create, and of ...Awesome article! Great visual you create, and of course great information!Jessicahttp://www.jessicatorresphotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-67348011834781422472010-03-24T16:14:03.101-04:002010-03-24T16:14:03.101-04:00Etsy has made the world a smaller place and my vil...Etsy has made the world a smaller place and my village a lot bigger.Sleepandhersistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03919534998293152439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-64505750839867142862010-03-24T14:29:10.196-04:002010-03-24T14:29:10.196-04:00Hi Erin- I remember you commenting before that you...Hi Erin- I remember you commenting before that you were thinking about an Etsy shop- so happy that something in what I wrote here spoke to you- you are doing the things I would be doing if I had it to do all over again. <br /><br />Don't let the fear stop you because there probably won't be a day when it goes away and you say NOW I can do it- try to let the excitement about the good things it could bring into your life outweigh the fear of it not working the way you want it to- because it will all be a process and there is no real goal or finish line with all this stuff anyway! Maybe just do it and let go of the outcome and just work the process.<br /><br />xo- Cat :)Catherine Ivinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01642469475264570967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-10204747597454343952010-03-24T14:18:50.506-04:002010-03-24T14:18:50.506-04:00You are brilliant, I tell you. Brilliant! How is i...You are brilliant, I tell you. Brilliant! How is it that the Universe delivers EXACTLY what I need to hear when I need to hear it? I will go back and find part one (how did I miss it?). I have been dancing around opening an Etsy shop for about a year now. I have Etsy friends who have been encouraging. I just want to do it right. I set a goal for myself to be selling online by the end of Q1. Guess what? That is about a week away. I am not ready, I tell myself. I haven't learned all I can. But you have just brought me up to speed. <br />I belong to a local BNI (Business Networking Intl) chapter and our philosophy is "Giver's Gain." That is exactly what you are talking about here. I believe in supporting handmade and Etsy is my prime way of doing that, when I can't get what I want by a local producer. I do at least one giveaway a month on my blog, this month it will be 4 giveaways! And I do believe in buying what I give, because it means I am supporting a fair wage for my Etsy faves. <br />I did start as a buyer. I have learned a lot through that, how to keep customers happy, how shipping should work, how to list and share details about my life and work. My friend says that I already have the marketing and promotion part down, I just need to jump in and make it happen. I won't know if I don't try. <br />My biggest fear is finding a way to be myself and stand out from the crowd, but I so love the sense of community, of belonging that I want to be a part of it. <br />Thank you for being such a great source of inspiration for me today. You have given me much to think about.<br />Enjoy the day!<br />ErinTesoriTrovatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-83005024387085656442010-03-24T12:31:04.133-04:002010-03-24T12:31:04.133-04:00YAY Vicki- I really hope it was!! Sheila- I totall...YAY Vicki- I really hope it was!! Sheila- I totally think virtual biking burns calories!!Catherine Ivinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01642469475264570967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-15104429934465351852010-03-24T11:41:39.407-04:002010-03-24T11:41:39.407-04:00Hi Cat! I'm cruising by on my virtual bike! (...Hi Cat! I'm cruising by on my virtual bike! (unfortunately it's not helping me burn calories!) It is a sunny wednesday and I have to say THANKS so much for getting me in the positive spirit of things! You Rock! Have a great day!sheila at shecologicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10811339589837502298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-41622130371496975602010-03-24T11:12:07.135-04:002010-03-24T11:12:07.135-04:00Another terrific post. Btw, I think the first tim...Another terrific post. Btw, I think the first time I was on the FP was in one of your treasuries -- over 2 years ago! Thanks for that.Orion Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931362806311746160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-9972981363614442612010-03-24T10:53:40.905-04:002010-03-24T10:53:40.905-04:00I used to view the internet as impersonal, too and...I used to view the internet as impersonal, too and it isn't the same as a face to face over a cup of coffee, but it can be pretty close at times!Catherine Ivinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01642469475264570967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-74007972388778933092010-03-24T10:38:43.764-04:002010-03-24T10:38:43.764-04:00Thank you for showing a wonderful perspective of ...Thank you for showing a wonderful perspective of the online community/village! A long time ago, I viewed it [connecting online] as being almost creepy and impersonal, but since I opened up my Etsy shop last July, my eyes have opened up. I appreciate and love the connections I've made online! :)OhMyAmpersandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296473234720936547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-1651979985260346102010-03-24T10:22:38.762-04:002010-03-24T10:22:38.762-04:00Terrific post! There is so much support in the Ets...Terrific post! There is so much support in the Etsy community. I tend to enjoy promoting artists whose work I like. I usually do this through my blog, but have just started creating treasuries - I'm finishing one now but my mind is already on the next. When that support comes back at you, it's amazing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-79023694724299301372010-03-24T10:01:59.227-04:002010-03-24T10:01:59.227-04:00Another wonderful installment full of such an inte...Another wonderful installment full of such an interesting perspective. It's funny, I think of Etsy as my little village, too. Can't wait to see what you have in store for us next!GlitzGlitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08446635390580618436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-16753363759671613712010-03-24T09:04:32.584-04:002010-03-24T09:04:32.584-04:00Thank you for this post (and the series too!). Th...Thank you for this post (and the series too!). This one is chock-full of helpful information, some I already do and some I will be giving a try in the near future. Can't wait for part 3!marianhttp://perfectchancememories.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-56947951946908974612010-03-24T08:59:31.698-04:002010-03-24T08:59:31.698-04:00Viktoria- I have never started facebook or flickr-...Viktoria- I have never started facebook or flickr- ugh!- we can only do so much- but we can do so much more together than alone, I agree! Sherry- are you still on those pain killers? heheCatherine Ivinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01642469475264570967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-83425825120301889612010-03-24T08:19:57.866-04:002010-03-24T08:19:57.866-04:00When your book comes out, I will truly be the firs...When your book comes out, I will truly be the first one to buy it. You can sit beside Seth because this is truly your second calling.<br /><br />xoSherrySherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425809129458460775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3644717516426101893.post-51894909300758862792010-03-24T08:12:01.990-04:002010-03-24T08:12:01.990-04:00Your serie is wonderful! You are so right!
I am a...Your serie is wonderful! You are so right! <br />I am a bit reserved person by nature , and one and a half year ago I did not even know what a screenshot is, even less a blog or a flickr account ( I have to admit that I don´t use twitter, and my facebook account is more dead than alive). All that started with Etsy! <br />Today I love to take part . I love to make treasuries, and to read blogs (like your`s) It takes time as you say.....Viktoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10436137743070163890noreply@blogger.com