piddix's unofficial guide to etsy

Hello. I'm Corinna from piddix. I've been buying, selling, and trading on etsy for a little while now, and I've noticed that the same questions keep coming up, so I thought I'd start compiling some of the answers. Check back often for new posts. I don't think I have to say it (you can see the title of the web site), but everything here is my own opinion and has nothing to do with etsy. Email me with any questions, and thanks for stopping by.

Recent Articles:

First Things First; How to Pick Your Etsy Name
Choosing your etsy name can be more imporant than you think. Once you pick one, you're stuck with it. Here's several tips that I wish I had thought of when choosing a name.

How to Create Your Etsy Website Banner
Creating your banner can be a real pain. Here's some tips to make it easy, including reviews of free graphic design software and example banners made with the software.

Free Graphic Design Editing Software
I was surprised at the high quality of some of the free software out there. These are especially good for working on your avatar or banners.

Best Deals and Places to Get Business Cards
Reviews of my favorite business cards, with examples made in the programs. Each is less than $20 for between 100 and 250 cards.

What is the Best Time to List My Items?
Listing times are important on etsy, since most of your views will come in the time immediately after you post your item. In an intensive, ongoing study, many etsy folks are helping to compile when the most buyers and sellers are on etsy.

How Can I Take Better Photographs?
Great photos are essential to draw in buyers. Learn five simple tips to take great, easy photos, including a link to some very good free photo editing software.

Four Ways to Promote Your Site in the Real World
There's plenty of places online to promote your site, but here are some fun, effective ways "offline" to bring more buyers to your store.

How Long Do I Have to Wait for My First Sale?
The time between listing your first item and making your first sale can be agonizing. Based on the experiences of about 100 etsy sellers, here's a quick summary of how long you may be waiting.

How Long Does it Take to Get Established?
Your first sale is so exciting, but it's equally fun to have regular sales. When can you expect this to happen?

Top Ten Ways to Sell More
Ten simple things you can do to sell more items.

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