Here are 10 things you should avoid doing on Etsy to ensure success as a seller and comply with platform policies: 1. Selling Prohibited Items: Avoid selling items that violate Etsy’s policies, such as counterfeit goods 2. Ignoring SEO Practices: Don't overlook the importance of optimizing your listings with relevant keywords and detailed descriptions. This helps potential buyers find your products easily. 3. Using Poor Quality Photos: Don’t upload low-quality or unclear photos. High-quality, detailed images are essential for attracting buyers and showcasing your products effectively. 4. Neglecting Customer Service: Failing to respond to customer messages or ignoring complaints can damage your reputation. Be prompt and professional in all communications. 5. Spamming Tags: Do not add irrelevant or misleading tags to your listings. Etsy may penalize sellers who try to trick the system with improper tagging. 6. Copying Other Sellers' Designs: Avoid stealing ideas or copying products from other Etsy sellers. It’s against Etsy’s intellectual property policy and can lead to your shop being shut down. 7. Providing Inaccurate Shipping Information: Don’t mislead buyers about shipping times or costs. Ensure your shipping details are clear and accurate to avoid disputes. 8. Neglecting Shop Updates: Don’t leave your shop inactive for long periods without any updates. Keep your listings fresh, and notify customers of any shop closures or delays. 9. Ignoring Reviews and Feedback: Don’t dismiss customer reviews or feedback, especially negative ones. Address issues professionally and strive to improve based on feedback. 10. Violating Etsy's Fee Policies: Avoid underreporting sales or attempting to bypass Etsy’s fee structure by making off-platform sales. This is against Etsy’s policies and could result in account suspension. These practices will help keep your Etsy shop in good standing and improve your chances of success on the platform.

How do you determine the right pricing for your products?

Hello 👋🏽 everyone, I'm Oyin and I'm new here I hope I am welcome

I lowered my price on a few products to get my first 10 reviews then my store picked up, I then put my prices back up and people were still buying.

My first goal on Etsy was to list as much stuff as I could, by using print on demand products, and by putting in the hard work and using the numbers game of loads of products what could go wrong with this perfect formula, absolutely everything. I believe the above is a common pitfall of many sellers first starting out on Etsy, there is a rush of excitement to make the first sale. First and foremost, think of your Etsy store more like a physical store than an online store. You don't just open a shop and without an attractive sign outside, or just dump products on a dusty shelve. People just won't walk in. So first off, learn how to get really good at making a crystal clear banner for your shop, and images for your products, I will help you do this in another thread using a little trick in Canva and another secret platform. Secondly, like it or not you need to ask peoples opinion, something people get protective over when starting a business, it's like having a baby and being frightened someone is going to call it ugly. But don't worry it's called constructive criticism, that will pay massive dividends in the long run, and that's what this community is here for. So welcome aboard Etsy Vault were you fast track learning how to make sales with Etsy. Stay tuned for the next thread on how to make the perfect banner and product images. I promise you won't be disappointed.