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15 Best Selling Items On Etsy In 2023 – Original Research

15 Best Selling Items On Etsy In 2023 – Original Research

What to sell on Etsy: A quick word on the data below Each item below has the following data points: Number of listings: The number of results each item returns on Etsy. Average searches: How many times the item was searched on Etsy (on average). Average clicks: How many clicks the item received on Etsy (on average). A click is recorded when a buyer inputs a keyword into Etsy, then clicks on…

[theslagroom]

401. Leak

This one’s a little reworking of a piece I did for Inktober 2022. It’s one of the best selling items in my shop actually… but I was always bugged by details I didn’t get right at the time. So here’s the improved version, also updated on Etsy. And I’ve added a coral orange varation as well! Check it out through my bio.

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Etsy First Quarter 2023 Earnings Report - More on Plans to Make Etsy an Everyday Shopping Destination

(Above - slide 5 from Etsy’s Q1 2023 Earning Presentation, © Etsy)

Etsy’s first quarter 2023 numbers were pretty good considering the current economic climate, and beat most analyst expectations. Unfortunately, their outlook for the second quarter did not anticipate improvement, and the earnings presentation did not unveil any truly new plans for achieving improvement. 

First, here are the reference materials covered below:

the press release

transcript of the conference call

slides from the conference call

video of the call (click on “Webcast” under Q1 Earnings)

my summaries of the first quarter 2022, and the fourth quarter 2022 for comparison

The basic numbers (covering January to March 2023, compared to the same period in 2022):

Sales on Etsy were $2.7 billion, down 4.7%  [nearly half of this drop was due to currency fluctuations]

Total sales for all 4 marketplaces (Etsy, Reverb, Depop, Elo7) were $3.1 billion, down 4.6% 

Etsy’s revenue (including all 4 sites) was $640.9 million, up 10.6%

Seller service revenue was up 14.4% to $173.4 million, while marketplace revenue was up 9.3% to $467.5 million. Remember that the fee increase from April 11, 2022 is part of that marketplace bump; this was the last full quarter for that increase

Net Income was $74.5 million, down 13.4%

Active sellers on Etsy alone are 5.9 million, a large jump compared to the past 5 quarters when the total hovered around 5.4-5.5 million. [Note that “active” means one charge or transaction in the past 12 months; many “active” shops currently have nothing for sale. I don’t see an obvious reason for this sudden increase]

Active buyers on Etsy alone stand at 89.9 million, up from 89.1 million a year ago

Below are several points of interest for sellers, but I strongly suggest reading the whole transcript or listening to the call to get all of the details. 

As always, my side comments are in square brackets, and most everything not in square brackets is just a report on what was said. 

Etsy Search

Slide 7 of the presentation again stated that Etsy’s search is now driven by “multiple search engines”, and that more are in development. CEO Josh Silverman explains the problem that they are working to solve:

“You don't walk into a store and yell, "Blue, shirt, cotton," the way you search on Etsy today. In a store, you walk in, explain to a salesperson that you're going to a cocktail party at a chic place in Brooklyn and are looking for a shirt to fit the vibe, what do you recommend? And you certainly don't expect the salesperson to show you 90,000 options. They'll show you the best handful of items that match the vibe.”

The plan is to move away from keywords “to show the buyer a curated set of results”. This is not just about personalization, but about understanding the connections between style and trends and what the buyer said they wanted, and helping the buyer refine results to get something closer to what they envisioned. While these plans are still not well developed, features such as search by image are on the path to the final goal.  

One big change on the horizon will be incorporating decisions from Etsy’s merchandising team into algorithms. Human curations are going to be combined with machine learning to produce search results and ranking “over time”. [One problem I see here is the quality of the human curation. Silverman says “Etsy’s Picks” are actually human-curated, which surprises me, as my only listing to ever get this designation is a commercial pendant probably available in hundreds of Etsy shops. (Since I placed it on a chain, it qualifies as handmade on Etsy, and unlike most others selling this item, my chain is actually handmade by me - but that isn’t required.) Hilariously, he claims that “... our merch team knows how to select the very best inventory, items with true craftsmanship...” which apparently includes my “charm on a chain” that wouldn’t even qualify for Amazon Handmade. Embarrassing.]

Later in regards to shipping expectations, he mentions these could be better, including “prioritizing items and search results located closer to the buyer for time-sensitive purchases.” [I know that some sellers think this already happens, but testing from multiple locations doesn’t really show that, yet, but this means it could be coming. That, of course, would be a disaster for many business owners who use Etsy to reach a worldwide market, not their next-door neighbours.]

As shown in the slide at the top of this post, Etsy believes shoppers are put off by too many options, so expect this work on search to help start decreasing the options soon. 

Marketplace Violations, Including Mass Produced Items

All of the media coverage of resellers has apparently had an impact, as Silverman felt the need to address “mass-produced items” diluting trust in the site. He cited the 2022 Transparency Report as proof Etsy was dealing with the issue. [As I have detailed in my coverage of that report, it only demonstrates how poorly Etsy is doing in the area, by applying a huge batch of pesticide to kill the odd mosquito while also destroying tons of valuable bees in the process. If only 5% of the flags the AI generates are for actual contraband/counterfeit/manufactured goods, then they will have to flag most of the site’s listings to get rid of the reseller issue. The collateral damage of innocent sellers is too great for Etsy to keep claiming they want to “Keep Commerce Human”.] 

It’s also notable that this was only one prong of the trust issue Silverman highlighted. Etsy also intends to more actively promote the Purchase Protection Program, and do a lot more with shipping. [You can read how the Purchase Protection Program is playing out for sellers here on my blog. Changes in shipping were expected after Etsy posted a bunch of fulfillment jobs last year, and there is already some movement in the area of shipping labels, with Etsy forcing sellers in India to use Etsy Labels for domestic orders. As a Canadian who can’t even use Etsy Labels due to my commercial account with Canada Post, I can see this being the action that finally forces me off of Etsy completely. Time will tell!]

Upcoming Promotional Plans & Focus

As the slide below shows, Etsy has good brand awareness in many places, especially the United States, but few people think of the site as a top place for things such as gifts or home furnishings. They will soon be focussing on funnelling more shoppers to “new pathways” for gifts, home and living items, and general style ideas. 

(Above - slide 11 from Etsy’s Q1 2023 Earning Presentation, © Etsy)

In short, Etsy should be thought of as “every day” shopping instead of occasional. Silverman elaborated on this in the Q&A portion of the call:

“That campaign, Etsy has it, is so important. The fact that Etsy sellers sell billions of dollars of home furnishings, it's our largest category. And when you ask people name 3 places to shop for home furnishings, only 3% of people unprompted will name Etsy. There is a massive opportunity.“

As mentioned above, purchase protection will continue to be a focus, to reassure buyers that Etsy is safe. “...we found that prepurchase messaging about Purchase Protection improved conversion rate and our post-purchase e-mails spurred buyer frequency over a 90-day period.” Also, shipping [sigh].

To sum up plans for sellers:

“So this year, we've got a jam-packed to-do list, which includes investing in our seller growth suite, education, tools and the personalized insights they need to market their shops, improve their listings and grow sales on Etsy. We'll make it easier than ever to list items and will provide best practices on pricing strategies and discounting.” 

Depop, Elo7 & Reverb

Etsy’s other 3 companies have also been busy. [As on Etsy], management at Reverb have been focussing on highlighting discounted items and stressing that musicians can “find good deals” on the site, “so we'll be studying some of these for relevance to the Etsy marketplace.” 

Elo7 has been working on improving search. 

Depop isn’t looking as bad as it did last year. The conversion rate is better, and there is more personalization. “We also launched an exciting new feature called Repop, which enables users to seamlessly relist a Depop purchased item, a good thing for GMS and the planet.” [I looked that up, and yes, the buyer gets to use the original seller’s description and other listing work to relist the item, but the photos aren’t included. Really hoping they don’t bring that copyright infringement and forced unpaid labour to Etsy...]

Miscellaneous

Performance marketing (Offsite Ads) increased 11% in the quarter. “Offsite Ads revenue...offsets approximately 1/3 of our performance marketing spend.” [That is down from previous reports, when they said that Offsite Ads fees covered about 40% off the total cost of the ads. Remember that larger numbers of sellers began to opt out of Offsite Ads in mid-March due to EU law, and Etsy still pays for ads for some shops that have opted out.] CFO Rachel Glaser stated that the ROI for Offsite Ads has improved by 40% since 2019. 80% of the ad spend is currently in the US and the UK (Etsy’s top 2 countries).

Seller service revenue is still well behind marketplace revenue, but the seller service side is growing faster. Both Etsy Ads and Etsy Payments (in particular the higher Payments fees non-US sellers usually pay) showed increased growth in the quarter. [So growing in non-US markets will drive revenue for Etsy.]

Etsy is still hiring, although the rate has dropped. 

Sales were down in the first quarter due to 1) consumers buying more services than goods, 2) declines in large categories such as Home & Living and Craft Supplies, and 3) less discretionary income, especially for lower income buyers. Compared to Consumer Edge's U.S. e-commerce retailer data, Etsy is managing to keep up with the pack, especially in Home & Living and apparel. 

The new “Make an Offer” option for US vintage sellers has thousands of users and over 1 million listings available. 

Outlook for the Second Quarter

The predictions for April to June 2023 are for the 4 sites to be down around 1.8%, getting between $2.85 billion to $3.1 billion in sales. At the time of the call, Silverman said the second quarter was looking good so far, with a good few weeks leading up to Mother’s Day. However, they issued a cautious outlook, given that May 2022 slowed down a bit. 

So, expect more of the same - a soft economy, Etsy telling you how to run your business and pretending that is helping you, and more bot removals and forced refunds. 

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I posted 53,811 times in 2022

That's 11,910 more posts than 2021!

350 posts created (1%)

53,461 posts reblogged (99%)

Blogs I reblogged the most:

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@hearts-guided-key

@lunarlegend

@thatrandombystander

@neato-burrito-scream-dorito

I tagged 5,180 of my posts in 2022

#my husband is so beautiful ugaiz 😍 - 358 posts

#bobbi's being weird again - 348 posts

#art - 342 posts

#the great artscapade of 2022 - 309 posts

#my art - 298 posts

#precious chocobean - 158 posts

#heralds of the queue - 118 posts

#friend oc - 106 posts

#untitled gunpla comic - 90 posts

#khdr spoilers - 88 posts

Longest Tag: 141 characters

#he's taking his li'l paw and putting it on my hands or my arm and then meowing and staring at me like 🥺 because i'm not actively petting him

My Top Posts in 2022:

#5

Day 185 and it's a super important day, y'all! It's @lunarlegend's birthday!!! Happy birthday, Luna, I drew you a Stella, hope you like it!!! :D

14 notes - Posted July 4, 2022

#4

Jim "Treasure Planet" Hawkins is trans and you can't change my mind. My evidence? His theme song. The whole damn thing. But most specifically the lines "I want to tell you who I am. Can you help me be a man? They can't break me, as long as I know who I am" and "they can't tell me who to be, 'cause I'm not what they see."

18 notes - Posted March 29, 2022

#3

Hey y'all, can you do me a favor and check out my bestie's Etsy shop? She just got laid off from her job and she could use the financial help, especially with holidays coming up.

She's got a lot of cute designs, like this shirt here and this cool mug that I'm gonna get for myself when I get paid and a purple pillow and y'all know how I feel about purple (it's the best color, you should get the pillow). There's more, even a paraffin wax candle if you want one of those! She's got a couple Halloween designs for you Halloween lovers out there, too!

See the full post

25 notes - Posted November 17, 2022

#2

I keep thinking of how cruel of an insult "also-ran" is to Lea. To anyone else it's meaningless drivel—hell, I kind of lol wtf'd at it at first—but to Lea? Axel? Who's whole thing is "got it memorized" and wanting to live on in people's memories forever? To be called so worthless and forgettable that the only thing you can say about him is "yeah he was there, too, I guess"? Fuck, that must have hit like a blow to the gut.

And it was a deliberate choice on Xemnas's part, because he knows Axel's whole thing. He knows Axel's primary motivation is to matter and be remembered. But who remembers the also-rans?

It erases everything Lea has accomplished and relegates him to a true nobody—not a Nobody, but a nobody, nobody special, nobody worth mentioning, nobody worth caring about—all in two syllables specifically chosen to punch him in the gut.

On the surface, it seems like a weird translation choice. Something anachronistic, or maybe even a mistranslation, but I don't think it is. I think the translators picked the exact right insult—one that would be a hard miss to anyone else, but undermines everything that Lea is. And the more I think about it, the more it makes me hate Xemnas for that deliberate cruelty (and applaud the translation team for selling it).

Idk man I'm just having weird Lea/Axel feels today

31 notes - Posted May 2, 2022

My #1 post of 2022

I just realized something, and I kind of feel dumb for only now realizing it, but if you only play the numbered Kingdom Hearts games and Dream Drop Distance, you're experiencing the story how Sora experiences it. You know just as much about what's going on as he does.

The side games are only necessary if you want to fully understand the whole entire story, but if you only care about Sora and what Sora's doing and how the story affects Sora? No need to play Roxas or Xion's part of the story, or Terra, Ven, or Aqua's part of the story, or the Age of Fairy Tales, or even Data-Sora and pre-CoM memory-wipe Sora's stories. Sure, Coded and CoM and Days help, but Sora doesn't know what happened in them. He wasn't there. He didn't directly experience Coded and Days, and he's forgotten CoM (though the memory links reside in his heart). But the side games—again, except Dream Drop—were either about other characters, or were written so you don't have to play them to understand everything Sora does. Maybe there was a scene or two (baby Sora and Riku meeting Aqua) that is relevant, but he was also, what, four? Who remembers random strangers saying weird things to you when you're four? It happens all the time, adults are nuts and you don't have a whole lot of life experience so everything is weird to you anyway.

Or maybe I've been cooking on an empty stomach for an hour and it's starting to get to me. Idk. I expect I'll feel the same after I eat, though.

92 notes - Posted April 13, 2022

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No physical items will be sent. You will receive a single zip file with SVG, DXF, PNG, and EPS formats for all six designs plus a limited use commercial license for up to 100 total physical products. See Commercial Terms of Use section below for full details. **USES** Use these designs to make practically anything! Print or cut to make t-shirts, mugs, cards, pillows, signs, etc. **DOWNLOAD** Once your payment has been processed by Etsy, your digital download will be available in your account under “Purchases and Reviews”. **REFUNDS/FILE ISSUES** Digital files cannot be refunded, returned, or exchanged. Please ensure that the software you are using is compatible with the included file formats prior to purchasing. 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What Is a Multi-Vendor Marketplace Platform and How to Develop One?

The article was initially published in WebMeridian blog.

In 2022, the digital economy grew significantly. Online marketplaces globally recorded sales exceeding $3.25 trillion, a 2.9% growth compared to the previous year. Intriguingly, these sales were largely driven by third-party sellers rather than the platforms themselves.

This shows that marketplaces benefit hugely by collaborating with multiple businesses, rather than solely trading their own merchandise. Multi-vendor marketplaces are on the rise — most of them having sprung up over the past seven or eight years.

What Is a Multi-Vendor Marketplace?

A multi-vendor marketplace is a digital space that allows many independent sellers to show and sell their goods or services. Like a virtual shopping center, this kind of marketplace presents customers with a wide array of products or services in the same place.

Big names like Amazon and Etsy come to mind right away, but many smaller platforms are also doing well by using this approach. They list hundreds of thousands of items from many sellers, giving customers lots of choice. Plus, they make shopping easy with handy delivery options (like Amazon Prime).

Benefits of the Multi-Vendor Marketplace for Everyone Involved

The multi-vendor marketplace offers unique benefits for all parties — sellers, buyers and marketplace owners.

Benefits for Sellers

Multi-vendor marketplaces usually charge sellers commission. However, it is still usually more profitable for sellers to join this kind of platform, rather than investing in their own marketplace.

Multi-vendor platforms have a lot to offer compared to the independent route, for example:

Access to a large customer base: Sellers can reach a much larger audience than with a standalone online store.

Reduced marketing costs: As the marketplace usually invests in attracting consumers, sellers can benefit from these marketing efforts without significant investment on their part.

Ease of setup and operation: Sellers can avoid the complex processes of setting up a dedicated eCommerce website by simply registering on the marketplace.

Benefits for Buyers

Why would people shop at larger platforms instead of going directly to providers? Perhaps, you can think of several reasons by considering platforms like Amazon, eBay or Etsy.

These reasons include:

Wide variety of products: Buyers see a huge selection of products or services in one place, which improves user flow.

Comparative shopping: It’s easy for buyers to compare prices, features and reviews from different sellers in the marketplace.

Trust and security: Buyers feel more confident purchasing from well-known marketplaces due to established trust and secure payment systems.

Benefits for Marketplace Owners

A multi-vendor marketplace is a cost-efficient way to run an eCommerce business. Other benefits enjoyed by the best multi-vendor marketplaces include:

Earning potential: Marketplace owners earn a commission on each transaction, which can lead to substantial revenue.

Lower inventory management: Since the sellers are responsible for managing their own stock, marketplace owners are less concerned with inventory management.

Customer attraction: Thousands of products generated from many sellers can attract a diverse customer base, increasing traffic and potential profits for the marketplace owner.

Multi-Vendor Marketplace Types

There are various types of multi-vendor platforms, depending on what the sellers are offering and the audience they aim to serve. By tailoring their platform to specific kinds of products, services or customers, these marketplaces can establish a strong position in the market.

By vendor type

Product multi-vendor marketplaces: This is the most common type, where businesses offer physical goods. Multi-vendor marketplace examples are Amazon and eBay.

Service marketplaces: Sellers offer services rather than physical goods. Examples include Fiverr and Upwork, where freelancers offer a variety of services.

Rental marketplaces: These platforms facilitate the rental of goods. For instance, Airbnb enables property rentals, while Rent the Runway allows for the renting of high-end fashion items.

Digital product marketplaces: Product providers sell digital goods, like software, digital art or music. Examples include Adobe Stock or iTunes.

Hybrid marketplaces: These marketplaces offer a mix of products, services, rentals and digital goods.

By audience type

Depending on your target customers, you can choose between several types of marketplaces.

B2C marketplaces: They cater to transactions between businesses and individual consumers. Amazon and eBay are prime examples, as businesses sell to end consumers.

B2B marketplaces: These are designed for transactions between businesses. An example is Alibaba, a mostly B2B multi-vendor marketplace where businesses can source products in bulk from manufacturers.

C2C marketplaces: These platforms connect people who want to sell and those who want to buy — individuals, not businesses. Examples include eBay and Etsy.

Vertical marketplaces: They cater to a niche audience with specific needs, offering products or services in a single industry or category. For instance, Autotrader is a marketplace specifically for buying and selling cars.

How to Create a Multi-Vendor Marketplace Website

To make a multi-vendor marketplace, consider the points of view of sellers, buyers and intermediaries (you!). Each group follows its business logic and needs different features and interfaces.

Another challenge is the sheer difficulty of competing with bigger platforms — this issue can be solved with thorough research and planning. Let’s look at the main steps of multi-vendor marketplace development to give you a clear idea of where to start.

1. Choose the business niche

Identifying the right niche for your multi-vendor marketplace platform is the first step. The niche you choose not only determines the products or services sold on your marketplace but also sets the tone for your branding, marketing and customer-engagement strategies.

If there’s high demand for a certain product or service, that’s a promising sign. However, if the market is already saturated with similar offerings, it’s tough to stand out. If a niche is not saturated but there’s low demand, you have fewer customers to work with.

Here are some examples of popular marketplace niches:

Fashion and apparel

Electronics and gadgets

Handmade crafts and jewellery

Digital products like software, ebooks or music

Services like home repair, tutoring or graphic design

The trick to ensuring your marketplace’s success is to identify a niche with sufficient demand that isn’t overly saturated.

2. Choose the platform

The next step is the selection of your marketplace platform.

There are numerous platforms pre-equipped with multi-vendor functions. The selection of your multi-vendor marketplace website is reliant on diverse factors such as financial capacity, technical proficiency and particular features you may require for your business.

The most popular options are:

Shopify

Shopify lets users easily construct and manage their online shop. It includes customizable themes and robust eCommerce capabilities like product listings, integrated payment gateways and order management.

The vast array of apps available in its marketplace can greatly expand your store’s functionality. Due to its simplicity and easy setup, it’s popular among small and medium-sized businesses.

WooCommerce

WooCommerce is an adaptable, open-source, eCommerce plugin crafted for WordPress, the world’s most widely used content management system. It gives you the freedom to control every element of your store, including design and features.

With access to countless WordPress themes and plugins, you can tailor your store’s functionality to your unique needs. Keep in mind, this platform may require some technical know-how to maximize its offerings.

Magento

Magento, an open-source eCommerce platform packed with features, is known for its flexibility and scalability, letting businesses adapt and grow their online stores as they expand. Magento provides advanced features like customer segmentation, inventory management and marketing tools.

However, its complexity and the need for more technical knowledge and resources to manage it effectively is something to consider.

3. Choose a monetization strategy

When it comes to deciding on your monetization strategy, an effective method is to conduct research on successful marketplaces within your chosen or similar sectors. Understand their strategies and see how you might tailor them to your marketplace.

As your marketplace expands and user needs shift, it’s crucial to remain adaptable and willing to modify your monetization strategy.

Here are some frequently employed monetization strategies:

Commission on each sale: This is the most common method of monetization. In this setup, the multi-vendor marketplace website earns a share of every transaction made on the platform. The interests of the marketplace and the sellers are synchronized in this model, with the marketplace generating revenue only when a seller makes a sale.

Fee for each listed product or service: In this setup, sellers pay a fee to list their products or services on the marketplace. While this can ensure a steady income stream for the marketplace, it could deter some sellers, particularly those with a substantial inventory.

A subscription fee for sellers to use the marketplace: This approach means asking sellers for a regular fee (monthly, quarterly or yearly) to allow them to use the platform and its features.

Each of these monetization strategies has its own set of advantages and potential challenges. The key is to understand your sellers, your buyers and the unique dynamics of your marketplace to choose a model that serves all parties effectively.

4. Define required features

Your chosen platform should provide a pleasant and intuitive workflow for buyers and sellers.

Here are the key features to consider when you create a multi-vendor marketplace:

A secure payment gateway: This ensures all transactions on your platform are safe and trustworthy. Make sure your payment gateway supports multiple payment methods, like credit/debit cards, PayPal or digital wallets, to cater to a wide range of user preferences.

A review and rating system for trust-building: Reviews and ratings are vital for an eCommerce multi-vendor marketplace. They not only help build trust and credibility but also help buyers make informed decisions.

Search and filter options: Search filters help customers quickly find what they want. The easier it is to find items, the more likely they are to make a purchase.

Seller dashboard: This lets sellers easily manage their shop. They can track sales, view orders and update product information in one place.

Shopping cart and wishlist: These help users plan and manage their purchases. A cart stores items for checkout. A wishlist saves items for later.

Product categories: Organize items to make shopping easier. Categories, for example, can include type, size, colour and brand.

Coupons and discounts: Help sellers attract more customers. Add functionality to create and apply discounts and change prices automatically when a special offer is applied.

5. Take care of the design

The design of your online multi-vendor marketplace platform is pivotal as it influences how users perceive your platform, how they navigate it, and how easily they can complete actions such as making a purchase or listing a product. A well-designed multi-vendor eCommerce marketplace is not only visually pleasing but also highly functional.

Here are some examples of marketplaces with impressive designs:

ASOS

ASOS, one of the biggest online fashion marketplaces, has a design that suits its fashion-savvy 20-something audience. It has a sleek, modern look with top-notch product photos and in-depth product details. The platform’s strong search and filter tools, simple checkout process and mobile-friendly design boost its usability.

Amazon

Amazon’s design focuses on functionality. While it might not be the most stylish platform, the design does its job — making online shopping simple and quick. The platform is easy to navigate, product listings are thorough, and the review system is user-friendly and plays a big role in the buying process.

Uber Eats

Uber Eats has a good-looking and easy-to-use design that lets users look at menus, order food and track delivery. This marketplace’s attractive food photos and clear pricing info provides a pleasant user experience.

6. Create and launch a marketplace MVP

An MVP –minimum viable product — is a simplified version of your marketplace with just enough features to satisfy early customers and provide feedback for future product development.

Let’s look at the main steps involved in launching a marketplace MVP:

Test the MVP thoroughly to make sure all features work as they should. This phase may involve beta testers, who are early users willing to provide feedback on your product.

Collect and analyze feedback from your early users. This can give you insights into what works and what needs improvement.

Use the feedback you received to refine and improve your marketplace. This might mean tweaking existing features or adding new ones based on user needs.

Once you’re confident that your MVP meets your users’ needs and expectations, it’s time to start building a multi-vendor marketplace with additional features and better design. Bear in mind this is a continuous process, and you will need to keep iterating your product based on user feedback and market trends.

7. Acquire vendors and buyers

When you create a multi-vendor marketplace, you need to offer incentives to sellers and attract buyers at the same time. Their interests are usually opposite: sellers want to charge more, and buyers want to spend less. To keep everyone happy, offer benefits that are less about price and more about accessibility and convenience.

Attracting sellers

Direct outreach: Identify potential vendors who would benefit from selling on your platform and reach out to them directly. This could involve emails, phone calls, or even in-person meetings. The goal is to convince them of the benefits of joining your marketplace, such as reaching a larger audience or having access to advanced selling tools.

Partnerships: Establishing partnerships with related businesses or industry influencers really helps attract vendors. Partners can endorse your marketplace and provide a trusted recommendation to their network, which always creates more trust than ads do.

Incentives for early adopters: Early adopters are vendors who join your marketplace in its early stages. Offering them bonuses, like reduced commission rates or premium listings, is a good way to attract them to your platform. Early adopters not only help you start generating revenue but also attract other vendors to your marketplace (and even create FOMO — fear of missing out).

Attracting buyers

SEO and content marketing: Implementing a strong SEO strategy can help your marketplace rank higher in search engine results, increasing its visibility to potential buyers. Providing valuable content, like buying guides or product comparisons, can also attract buyers and encourage them to make purchases.

Social media advertising: With billions of users worldwide, social media platforms offer a huge potential audience for your site. Just pick the platform where your target audience is likely to be, then test different ads to figure out what works.

Email marketing: Building an email list and regularly sending out newsletters or promotional materials can keep your marketplace in mind for potential buyers. It’s also a great way to announce new products, sales or features.

If you think it’s enough to simply create a multi-vendor eCommerce marketplace website and let people come to you, you need to reconsider. In reality, acquiring vendors and buyers is an ongoing process. You’ll need to continually promote your marketplace, offer attractive deals, and ensure a seamless user experience to keep attracting and retaining users.

8. Promote and grow

Even if you are just starting out, you need to have ideas on how to promote and grow your marketplace. You need to think of ways to create awareness, attract more users (vendors and buyers), and continually improve your marketplace based on feedback and market trends.

Here’s a detailed approach to creating a multi-vendor marketplace that will attract traffic:

Marketing and promotion: Use various marketing channels and techniques like social media, content marketing, search engine optimization (SEO) and paid advertising to create awareness and attract users. Remember, your marketing efforts should be tailored to your target audience.

Partner with influencers: Influencers in your niche can help spread the word about your marketplace. They have a ready-made audience that trusts their recommendations, making them a powerful promotional tool.

User engagement: Engage with your users through newsletters, social media interactions and regular updates about new features or offerings. You want to build a community around your marketplace.

Referral programmes: Encourage your existing users to refer new users. Offer incentives like discounts or exclusive features to motivate them. Referral programmes can be an effective way to grow your user base.

Customer service: Excellent customer service keeps customers coming back. Ensure your users’ queries and complaints are handled promptly and efficiently.

Your goal is to provide an excellent user workflow that keeps users returning and attracts new ones.

Start Building a User-Friendly Multi-Vendor Marketplace

Creating a successful online marketplace involves making many crucial decisions, such as identifying the right business niche, choosing the most suitable platform, attracting sellers and buyers, and more. Each step is vital in shaping your marketplace’s success and future growth.

Our team has years of experience in creating eCommerce multi-vendor marketplaces. We can help you to find one that fits your vision and is equipped to evolve with your business needs.

Contact us to discuss the next steps to building a multi-vendor marketplace for your niche.

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Where do content creators make money?

Content creators make money from a multitude of ways. In fact, content creation has become a lucrative profession in today's digital age. After the pandemic, the need for content creators has skyrocketed.

According to Goldman Sachs, the creator economy has the potential to reach a staggering half-a-trillion dollars by 2027.

Whether it's writing blogs, creating videos, graphic design, producing social media content, animations, and many more, there are various avenues for content creators to make money. 

Here are some of the popular ways in which content creators can monetize their creations. 

Do you know? - “Whether you’re a new creator or someone with an established online presence, your audience is a great source for content creation ideas” – Google for Creators Guidelines

Content Creators Make Money: 

Below are the top 7 ways in which content creators make money: 

1) Advertising revenue: This is perhaps the most common way for content creators to earn money. By placing ads on your website or social media channels, you can earn money based on clicks or impressions.

2) Affiliate marketing: This is a type of performance-based marketing where you earn a commission for promoting someone else's products or services, upon successful sale, conversion, or transaction of your unique affiliate link.

3) Selling digital products: If you have expertise in a particular area or niche, you can create and sell digital products such as e-books, courses, or printables. 

These can be sold directly through your website or through platforms like Etsy or Gumroad.

4) Sponsored content: Brands will often pay content creators to create sponsored content that promotes their products or services. This can include blog posts, social media posts, graphics design, videos, and many others.

"AI tools bring a lot of benefits for content creators. The smart money says that AI won’t replace creative workers. Instead, creative people who understand how to use AI will replace those who ignore the technology" - Social Media Examiner

5) Donations: Some content creators rely on donations from their audience to support their work. Platforms like Patreon and Ko-fi allow fans to make regular donations in exchange for exclusive content or perks. 

6) Freelance work: Many content creators also offer their services as freelancers, providing copywriting, social media management, content writing, blog posts writing, or other digital marketing services to businesses and individuals.

“Bloggers make most of their income from ads, affiliate products, sponsored product reviews, selling their own products, and online courses (RankIQ)” – Ahrefs Blog

7) Merchandising: This is an add-on way for content creators to monetize their creations. This can include selling branded merchandise such as t-shirts, mugs, and other items related to their niche.

“Content creators biggest challenges are making sure their content gets found (57%) and monetizing it (49%)” – The Creator Next Door Report by The Tilt [2022].

Here are several strategies content creators utilize to generate income or create new revenue streams, according on the most recent Tilt data.

In conclusion, there are many ways for content creators to make money. The key is to create high-quality content and build a loyal following. 

By doing so, you can attract advertisers, subscribers, and fans willing to support your work.

Here's related information that you may find helpful - Best Content Ideas and Content Research Tools and Websites

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Whistlindiesel Merch Whistlin is known for performing dangerous stunts with trucks or other motor vehicles in his YouTube videos. Although it's fun and exciting, it can be dangerous.whistlindiesel merch

American YouTuber has over 3.46million subscribers. His videos have been viewed more that 643,000,000 times. His popularity has earned him a net value of $2.5million as of 2022.

T-shirts T-shirts are an easy way to show your support of Whistlindiesel. They are available in a variety colors and styles that can be worn with every outfit.

He has over 465M views on his YouTube videos and is an avid truck fan. He also makes substantial money through video advertising and sponsorships.

Whistlindiesel owns a large amount of real estate and expensive cars. Aside from the income he earns through his website, merchandise sales and other means,

One of his most viewed videos includes destroying expensive vehicles. He has even had an Internet brawl, with TheStradman.

Hoodies A hoodie makes it easy to keep your head and ears cosy. The official Whistlin Diesel hoodie made of high quality cotton/polyester blend is a great gift idea for the truck lover in your life. It's also available in a variety sizes and colors, making it easy to find the right fit. It is not surprising that it is one among the top sellers on Etsy with a strong customer base. The company is known worldwide for its top-quality products, superior customer service and exceptional ecommerce experience. Find the latest and greatest in a large selection of tees and hoodies. Accessories like belts, backpacks and other cool gear are available from top brands, such as Nike, Columbia, Adidas and Adidas.

Caps Cody Detwiler is well-known for his many YouTube videos dedicated to trucking, offroading, and bluegrass. It's not difficult to see some tension in his feed. One of his more bizarre videos sees him trying out different devices to attach to the vehicle of his choice. He's close to home, which is the best thing about it! This allows you to stock up on your favorite items without having the hassle of looking for them. Whistlin Diesel sells tees as well, hoodies. shirts, caps, and all other items. The site features a huge selection of unusual and quirky products in a well-themed warehouse.

Bumper Stickers Bumper stickers are one the most widely used forms advertising. They have a fascinating history. They have witnessed many changes over time, including technological advances, social media, sociology, as well political discourse.

They began life as advertisements attached on horsefly netting to carriages. Later, they were attached to bumpers with metal and card signs. They quickly rose in popularity and became a standard part of political campaigning.

Although they're commonplace, there are still many who don't enjoy them. They are great for advertising your company, but can also be used to reveal personal information that criminals can use to prey and exploit vulnerable people.

It is important to carefully choose the bumper stickers that you purchase. You don't want stickers that read "I just joined the honor list" or "My Family loves me," which could give criminals all of the information they need.

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What Are The Best Platforms For E-commerce Development, And How Should You Select A Theme?

Best platforms for eCommerce development is the term used to describe online shopping and selling. There are four different ways in which businesses and consumers interact: B2B, B2C, C2C, and C2B. Consumers and sellers can interact through e-commerce platforms. Consumers should be able to browse products, add items to their carts, and check out via e-commerce platforms.

Platforms for developing eCommerce websites

BigCommerce

Building, innovating, and growing your online business is simple with BigCommerce. With more than 600,000 stores, they are an eCommerce leader in 150+ countries. Among our famous clients are Woolrich, Sony, Vodafone, Ben & Jerry’s, Molton Brown, S.C. Johnson, and Skullcandy. Amazon, Google, Walmart, and more are among the Amazon, Google, and Walmart integrations available through BigCommerce.

Magento and Shopify have yet to cede ground to BigCommerce, but it’s making Its aggressive acquisition strategy has outgrown itself as an emerging eCommerce platform.on strategy.

Magento

In 2017, Magento had the 2nd highest market share of any eCommerce platform with a 9 percent share. As a result of Shopify’s dominance, the tables were turned in 2018. Compared to Magento, Shopify has twice the adoption rate in 2022.

It is easier for Magento users to use Shopify. Customization is what keeps Magento competitive, not Shopify’s technically proficient customers.

Tracking sales, monitoring conversions, and optimizing marketing campaigns can all be done with Magento e-commerce development. MVC and OOP architectures are both supported by Magento. Non-technical users may find it challenging to modify and scale Magento. With the right technical skills, Magento can be a great online store platform.

Shopify

In terms of e-commerce platforms, Shopify is currently the third largest. Since 2018, the company has remained the second most dominant company in the industry.

Its user-friendly interface makes Shopify a popular choice among eCommerce entrepreneurs. Shopify’s market share has also increased due to Amazon’s integration. To market your Shopify products, you can find plenty of marketing resources online.

In spite of this, it is a self-hosted solution. Therefore, more freedom is a major reason why people look for alternatives to Shopify.

3dCart

Even though 3DCart is great, it still needs to be greatly improved. There may not be a practical solution for those with heavy traffic. It is ranked 35th among the top e-commerce platforms. Breadcrumb links and canonical URLs are only part of the SEO strategy for the store. It is expected to establish itself on a global scale within the next few years.

Squarespace

The largest market share was held by Squarespace in April 2022. Over the past few years, it has gained quite a bit of popularity. You can customize Squarespace a lot, and it provides everything you need to start a store. There are a few limitations, however, that prevent large retailers from using it.

Zyro

In addition to creating logos, ZYRO allows you to create AI tools. Your store will be launched with everything you need, even hosting. You can also download a free version of the program. Free accounts, however, are not permitted to change templates. A blog post cannot be scheduled either. For basic e-commerce website builders, this is the most appropriate option.

Square Online

Weebly was Square Online’s predecessor before it was acquired by Square.

Weebly is still suitable for small businesses. Those who run larger eCommerce businesses may need Square Online. On the dashboard, which is easy to use, you’ll find all the relevant features, including inbuilt marketing tools.

OpenCart

Use of OpenCart is free of charge. Multi-store management is possible with a single platform. The more than 1,300 modules and themes available make it easy to build Custom stores.

Yo!Kart

Hey there! Users with Kart can create future-proof online marketplaces, such as Amazon, eBay, and Etsy, using a self-hosted eCommerce platform. Among the features built into the platform are multilingual capability, multiple payment gateways, a BOPIS, and mobile apps.

Digital marketplaces can be launched by startups, SMBs, and enterprises without requiring any external plugins or apps, unlike Shopify and Bigcommerce. In addition, Yo! Software marketplace Kart offers lifetime licenses for a low price.

How should you choose an eCommerce solution?

The development and operation of your eCommerce platform should not be the only factors to consider.

Experience and expertise of vendors

It is critical to ensure that the vendor has the technical skills and experience necessary to meet your needs. You should also ensure that they have knowledge and experience in your industry. Consider customer reviews, case studies, and forum posts if the vendor provides more than just development.

Can the vendor assist you in resolving a problem if something goes wrong, it will trust us. It is always a good idea to choose vendors who provide 24/7 emergency support and are available via email, live chat, or phone.

Scalability

Do you have a platform that will grow with your business as it grows? The success of your business depends on your eCommerce development platforms. Scalable platforms can hinder your company’s growth.

SEO-friendliness

You will achieve higher search engine rankings if you use SEO-friendly eCommerce platforms. Consider these factors when choosing an eCommerce platform that is SEO-friendly:

Blogs are essential for eCommerce platforms

The importance of owning your domain name

A customer’s review

Mobile-friendliness

The platform must be mobile-friendly. A third of retail eCommerce sales in Germany, the US, and the UK will be accounted account for, according to BigCommerce.

Security

Security is an important factor to consider. Since eCommerce is an active financial platform, your eCommerce provider should have appropriate security protocols in place.

Source:- https://techinfofacts.com/best-platforms-for-ecommerce-development/

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He easiest way to build an online store in 2023?

“E-commerce revenues are anticipated to reach $5.5 trillion globally in 2022. As more consumers continue to rely on the digital environment for quick and convenient purchases, those numbers are anticipated to increase. In fact, analysts predict that the Indian e-commerce business will grow to $120 billion by 2026.”

In today's world, everything from luxury things to essential things is available online. Online shopping has grown significantly from its earlier stage, helping us provide what we need for ourselves and our loved ones. When asked which type of business is the most famous, no one can pause to name the online firm that has grown over the past several years. The modern Internet market is a hassle-free market. Having strong trade skills to win clients is king in this online business. Our OrderZ platform is a prime example as it dominates the business drive.

This blog is for aspiring entrepreneurs considering starting an online business and describes the possibilities of starting a new internet business and other smart business ideas you can consider in 2023.  Do you aspire to one day run the best online shop? Fortunately, we are here to guide you through setting up an online store. The good news is that setting up an online store is getting much simpler for today's would-be entrepreneurs. This blog is for you if you wish to set up an online store. Let's go through each of the eight steps I've listed in order in order on how to set up an online store.

How to create a online store

Make a business plan and pick a market niche.

Choose your intended audience.

Identify your items.

Pick the top e-commerce platform.

Identify producers and suppliers.

full branding components

Create a unique online store.

Add merchandise to your online shop.

Partner with us for payments and logistics.

Make a business plan and pick a market niche.

Many businesses follow their products and promote their services to order to a certain need. You may develop plans and goods that handle the needs of that need by identifying the market niche for your business. By learning more about different business niches, you can select a market niche where your firm might be profitable.Having a specific target market, a business niche is a segment of a larger market. This could help a business meet client demands. Here are a few typical traits that aid in defining various business niches:

Price: Some clients buy things that are expensive or cheap. This feature is frequently linked with quality standards, which can aid a firm in attracting clients who are interested in goods with a range of price points and degrees of quality.

Quality: By improving the quality of your goods and services, you may establish diverse target markets. Your business's value to a distinct client will rise as quality improves.

Business model: As part of your client study, you should think about where and how your audience shops, as well as the most efficient approach to reach them. Do you expect selling often in B2B e-commerce to distributors, retailers, and other business buyers?

Do you wish to market your things now to clients or engage in B2C e-commerce? You have built-in key to a sort of buyers when you sell on well-known online marketplaces like eBay, Amazon, or Etsy.

Dropshipping: This business plan frees you from the need to keep any stock because a third party handles order fulfilment. 

Business plans that are direct-to-consumer (D2C) do away with middlemen.

Choose your intended audience.

The first step in creating an online business is to conduct extensive research, just as with any new project. The first stage in conducting research is deciding on your target audience based on your business plan. The next step is to select and concentrate on your target market. Your target market will be made up of people who can buy from you frequently. This calls for in-depth competitor and market research. It is simpler to go to the next stage, which entails product research and selection, after creating your client profile. You can develop a buyer profile of your ideal clients based on your market and product research.  Selling everything to everyone at first is not a wise business plan. Find a specialised product with a small market. Your income will rise as a result, and your business will grow.

Identify your items.

Decide whether to sell one or more products based on your study.

The following stage is to choose a product based on your market and target client part study.

You can attempt the following to acquire a competitive advantage:

1. introducing a completely new good or service

The design of new things has led to the development of numerous new products and technology. Any business can profit from this, but the most lucrative industries are those that deal with personal care and technology.

2. Better goods

You can alter an existing good or service to meet the needs of your target market and the market at the time, and then market the modifications to them. Now, many of the bestsellers from the 1980s and 1990s are returning. You can sell anything online with a little marketing and zeal.

3. Taking advantage of an untapped market

By joining an unexplored market, you can profit from being an early adopter.

Here are some chances for you to choose products that are effective.

Involving product logistics

Money margin

production, distribution, and related services.

Pick the top e-commerce platform.

You can set up an online store on a website that is similar to an eCommerce platform. The benefit of using an eCommerce platform to launch an online store is that you may set it up without having a lot of technical expertise. The ideal location for your online store depends on the eCommerce platform you employ. Using a top-notch eCommerce store builder, you can create an online store, list your products, and sell them to clients anywhere in the globe.Finally, you can make your online storefront look stunning by choosing the gather and customising it by your brand parts. Think of these three parts as the basis for your online store's success. The giant e-commerce platform will take care of everything else, including your product control, shipping, and client database.

Identify suppliers and manufacturers.

Your e-commerce store, target market, and product have already been prepared.

Identify producers and suppliers.

Your supplier is crucial whether you want to operate a dropshipping firm or a standard online store where you stock your products.

Here, you have three choices:

Creating and producing your goods: If you decide to offer goods that you make or plan, you'll surely pay near attention to their quality, build, and touch.

Purchase of a fully manufactured product: Buying a fully manufactured product from reliable suppliers and selling it in your online shop is a direct technique to launch a firm.

drop-shipping: Delivering products directly to buyers

Full branding components

The simplest and least expensive approach to starting an online store is without a doubt drop-shipping. When using this approach, you don't need to keep any stock. One of the simplest methods to market your business and build client loyalty is via branding. Any business must have a strong brand.

Everyone who purchases something desires to experience a sense of community. This feeling can be conveyed to your target audience through your branding. Your brand is how clients recognise you, just as a person is identified by their name.

Name of the brand: To come up with a wonderful name, you can talk to your friends and family about it or utilise a list of suggestions. Your brand is how clients recognise you, just as a person is identified by their name. You can utilise a list of ideas or names that you can choose from or have a discussion with your friends and family to come up with a beautiful name.

Logo design and brand colours: After coming up with your company name, you must register it. To put it another way, in order for search engines to index your website under your company name, you need to register a domain with that name. The more your domain name resembles the name of your store, the simpler, shorter, and more memorable it should be. You can get a special domain name for your store with a lot of eCommerce platforms. Another crucial aspect of your brand that needs your decision right away is your brand colours.

Packaging, the design of online businesses, and the creation of store banners for online retailers are just a few examples of the many contexts in which colours can be employed. Brand colours are very important.

Business Tagline: Coming up with a tagline is a terrific way to set your brand's tone. Other venues, such as social media, press releases, ad content, etc., can keep this tone. Because of the brand's feeling of continuity, consumers can relate to it better.

Create a unique online store.

The theme, customizations, banner graphics, category, and other parts of your online store grow its attractiveness. The following parts should be highlighted if you want your online store to seem attractive and appealing. 

The theme of your online store: might alter how it looks overall if you pick wisely. The many themes offered on eCommerce websites allow you to pick the one that most accurately represents your company.

Color: After choosing your brand's colour, this stage will be simpler. You should base the design of your online store on your colour schemes because you need to project a consistent image of your firm. You can design your brand's colours using the shades of your picked theme.

Boost service: Users will lose faith in you and leave before they ever reach your store if it takes too long for the page to load. An overcrowded online store can slow down your site, just as congested stores might confuse customers.

To reduce loading times, you must optimise every component of your online store. Make sure the e-commerce platform you select has the capacity to manage the spike in demand for your online store.

pleasant plugins

And finally, boosting website traffic alone won't boost conversion rates. Users typically don't need much convincing to buy something. This prod might come from uncomplicated plugins like Hello Bar and Live Chat.

Current offers and discounts can be shown in a greeting bar, or clients can get a quick rundown of the best-selling items. Anything that will keep your clients interested and on your e-commerce website for a while

You can utilise pop-ups to collect private data from your clients, including their phone numbers and email addresses. You can then employ it for SMS and email marketing.

Add merchandise to your online shop.

product photography/snapshots:

A product image is more important and technically advanced than a casual selfie or picture. Every small part, such as the background, the passion, the quality, and the lighting, makes a big difference.

Product listing/catalog:

It's a good idea to categorise your products right away, even if your firm is small and you only have a limited number of options. By doing this, you can stem any issues with your product catalogues or store layout as your business grows and scales. Product cataloguing can be a trying and time-consuming procedure when done manually.

You may be able to upload your products both per and in bulk using several online store builders. The plan is simple to finish.

Product data: Following the upload of your product catalogue, you must provide product descriptions for each of your products.

It can seem hard and difficult to write descriptions. But you may easily convince your clients to make a purchase by giving them appealing and accurate descriptions.

Your accurate and thorough product descriptions should contain every detail that your clients could want to know about the item. The product's USP should be included, along with all other product marketing parts.

Price of products: You should be aware of the cost if you have the right product image and have accurately described it in your eCommerce store. Clients may become put off by those that are too high, which will reduce sales. Your sales will suffer if you price them too low since your profit margins would be limited.

You may get a basic notion of the pricing range a product should fit within by investigating your competitors and the industry leaders. Costs associated with completing the order cycle, such packaging, shipping costs, etc., should also be included. Offer discounts or coupons if you ever believe that the product isn't selling well to boost sales.

Finally, the product name and description should use SEO-friendly phrases. The giant supporter of your goods is a search engine. Your product descriptions won't show up in search results if they're not search engine friendly.

Partner with us for payments and logistics.

Your shop is now all set up and prepared to take in clients. A few more important integrations are required before you go. Payment interface: To accept payments when selling things online, a payment gateway must be set up.

A service provider known as a payment interface lets payments made using a variety of ways, including credit cards, debit cards, international cards, UPI, etc.

There are various payment gateway firms near the globe. These platforms often link with a wide variety of payment plans that can be connected to your online firm on the eCommerce platform.

Razorpay, one of the most widely used payment gateways, accepts more than 100 different payment options.

Popular payment processors include Square, PayPal, and Stripe. You should also be aware that the majority of payment gateways set a fair percentage charge for processing transactions.

Several choices consist of:

Credit/debit card UPI

online banking

COD choice

Credit (purchase now, pay later options) (buy now, pay later options)

partners in logistics

You need a reliable logistics partner who can accept your orders and quickly deliver them to your clients. During delivery, shipments are kept whole and intact until the client receives their things. Some clients may opt to return a product if it is of acceptable grade when given but the outer packaging is flawed. Make sure you and your logistics partner talk about shipping prices. Launch your online store and start selling things there.

You are now prepared to sell, as mentioned.

Words of wisdom:

Your store is prepared, has a domain name, and has a complete list of all your products. Your store is now prepared for its first transaction.

Running a business, however, is a continuous process that calls for continued efforts to boost sales and grow your business. You ought to know exactly how to launch an online store by this point. I'm hoping for understanding.

There are innovative, technology platform OrderZ that offer simple, affordable answers to all of your concerns. You have a tonne of options, fantastic platforms, and straightforward procedures now that you may launch your online store. You must select the plan that is ideal for your business.

[rhasima]

Bee Sticker!

Today, a good friend of mine showed me her Etsy Shop.

She sells there a lot of great stuff, hand-painted wood, or this amazing Bee stickers!

I thought, maybe some of you could be interested, because they are super cute. I think I will buy them! Bees are the best 💖💖

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"Could I get a self-care kit for June Moone/Enchantress from DC Comics? My one request is no overtly "demonic" symbols, please." -anon requested

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Furry Weekend Atlanta 2022 was amazing!!!

For the first time in years, let's return to convention review!

Well, I gotta say, for a first big con to return to I'm glad it was FWA 2022! FWA has always been one of my favorite local cons, even if circumstances had prevented me from attending since 2016.

At the encouragement of friends I applied for the 2022 Dealers Den last fall, got waitlisted, and then received an email from Dealers Den head, Kay, about a month before the event. And I was like, okay!!!

So April was a big rush to produce new merch to make my FWA DD debut exciting! This included a new line of pride python pinback buttons, repurposing some Helluva Boss fanart as pinback buttons as well, and my most exciting, a new shirt design "Slither Slaughter Slumber" which I had been workshopping for years but put on the backburner with pandemic times and all. And woo! I'm so glad my shirt manus pulled through, Terminus Tees are great to work with, if anyone happens to be looking for a GA based T-shirt printing company.

Man, this was the fastest I'd ever sent a file to print, haha! Also my first 3-ink color shirt which I was a little nervous about because it raises the printing cost. But it was all worth it because furries loved the shiiiiiiiiiiiiiirts!!!

Muwhahaha, so this was my first big con to have shirts as merch. And, dang, they were definitely my best items. Which was very encouraging because outside of Kickstarter my Etsy shirt sales are like... eh??? For what it's worth I know I could have better and more engaging product photos but I don't know the first thing about directing a real photo shoot.

But huh, I've mostly been talking about the con prep so far and not FWA itself? Well!!! Lemme tell you, FWA was a blast! All the attendees were so nice, everyone abided by mask rules, everyone was really kind and said such nice things. I appreciated how transparent con staff, especially Kay and the Dealers Den team, were about running the event. Even if you could tell they were working really hard due to being a little understaffed!! ovo;;; Oh man guys, don't work too hard. Understandable, since it's the first FWA to be hosted in person in about 3 years???

And my fellow vendors! Wow, I think this was the most nice welcoming experience from other vendors. I got the most art trade offers ever, got to network with folks and talk shop. I also got the feeling most furry vendors already knew each other? That was very interesting. This was actually my first time vending at FWA in the Dealers Den instead of Artist Alley and I think it was a very good fit for where my art selling hobby is at now. I also went a little wild and splurged a bit XD;; Muwhahaha! Everyone had such beautiful art!

Since it had been a while since I last sold at a furry convention, I forgot how nice furry attendees are to artists TToTT Ah, everyone was so nice. Man, I left the experience feeling really inspired and more pumped than ever to make more art merch!!! But then... just as I was getting ready to relax after one impromptu convention... Momocon literally emailed me the following Monday asking if I'd like to get off the waitlist for their convention in two weeks!!! ovo;;; Oh man!!!

To be continued?

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yay! (*◕ヮ◕)ノ⌒*:･ﾟ✧ Lolle Shop has finally reopened || 👉🏻  shop now 🎀✌🏻✨

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✧ some best-selling items have been restocked (still 4 2022 Calendar's copies are left) ✧ new stuff have been added || more will come this week! ✧ new thank you cards designs are now available (I'll show them later this week) 🤍  + you'll receive a free "Palmistry" sticker when you spend €30+ 🖖🏻 🌝

  - - - 👉🏻  Tattoo Tickets are back and Commission Requests are open again!  ✉️  feel free to send me an email (l0ll3@hotmail.it) or contact me on etsy for any infos! 💗 💗 💗

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DOBERMAN Pinscher Silhouette standing, stacked, SVG Design, dobe Silhouette SVG, doberman Clipart, Commercial Use, Cricut cut file, png, eps Your favourite breed art print - head or body conformation - groomer gift - Other Breeds Available - dog breeder gift - regional specialty or national specialty prize gift idea Artwork by Ivy Fox Illustration Follow Ivy Fox Illustration on social media https://m.facebook.com/IvyFox.illustration/ https://www.instagram.com/ivyfox.illustration/ Find your dog breed: Personalized Pet Portraits: https://ivyfoxillustrates.etsy.com/ My website: https://ivyfoxillustration.com/ Art Prints Merch Original PaintingsThis Doberman Pinscher silhouette is perfect for making gifts and decor for dobe lovers. This instant, digital download includes SVG, PNG, EPS, and DXF files. Limited Commercial and personal use included. Please read commercial terms of use below! **WHAT'S INCLUDED** This is a digital download only. No physical items will be sent. 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The requirements for bitches are less than the requirements for the dogs because males have the opportunity to produce a far larger number of offspring. ROMC – Canadian ROM ROM/C – designates that the dog has earned an American and a Canadian ROM. TT – Temperament Tested TC – Temperament Certified AOE – Award of Excellence-A dog must meet qualifications in conformation, obedience, and also be OFA´d to earn this award. New competitions are being added and rules for competitions change, for the most up to date rules and regulations, check with the AKC and the DPCA. Miscellaneous American titles often seen on pedigrees and in advertising. BIS – Best in Show at an All-Breed Show in conformation. BISS – Best in Show Specialty (where only dogs of the same breed are competing in conformation) BOB – Best of Breed BOS – Best Opposite Sex BOW – Best of Winners (best between Winners Dog and Winners Bitch in breed conformation class competition) WD – Winners Dog – the winning dog overall of the regular classes of his sex. WB – Winners Bitch – the winning bitch overall of the regular classes of her sex. RWD/RWB – Runner up to the winners dog and bitch, if the winner becomes ineligible for the award then the runner up will receive the points awarded from that show. Special – A dog that is already a Champion that is competing for Best of Breed only. A Champion cannot compete in the classes where points are earned (because a Champion has already earned them!) 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How To Find Wholesale Jewelry Suppliers?

Jewelry business is highly competitive. The global jewelry market size was valued at USD 249.02 billion in 2021 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5% from 2022 to 2030, according to Grandviewresearch.

So are you ready to start your wholesale jewelry business? There is a lot of competition in this industry as well as enormous chances for fast growth of the wholesale jewelry business.

But the key point of successfully running a wholesale jewelry business is to find a safe and trustable wholesale jewelry supplier. After all, a stable supply of goods will give your customers a great shopping experience.

Therefore in this post, we will share something about how to find wholesale jewelry suppliers and how to sell fashion jewelry online.

How To Sell Fashion Jewelry Online?

Jewelry is a popular piece of item that can either be used for personal wearing or for giving away as a gift. So there is a high demand for jewelry. Online jewelry business is also a trend now.

Below you’ll find some advice that can help you determine the preferred route for you to take in making a living on selling jewelry.

Find The Best Websites To Sell Fashion Jewelry

eBay

Etsy

Amazon

Artfire

jewelrykg

Here’re four of the best websites to sell fashion jewelry I have found, and I guess the website you might not be so familiar with is jewelrykg.

Jewelrykg is the first entrepreneur which starts the concept of selling jewelry by kilograms. What it creates is a new model for wholesale jewelry as we sell different kinds of jewelry by kilograms and offer lower prices for our customers. Cost-effective choices are here waiting for you guys.

From fashion wholesale earrings, necklaces, rings, chokers, brooches, hair accessories, and body jewelry to key chains, it offers a wide variety of fashion jewelry at great prices and with no minimum order quantities.

What jewelrykg aims for our guests:

Offer low minimums per order: no MOQ

Excellent customer service

Fast turnarounds times

Keep new products updated every day to provide you with more choices

A large variety of styles, designs, shapes, and colors

Rich experiences in jewelry-selling marketing