Do you have twitter???

Ive got a lot of sales from twitter. If you know how to use twitter Thats great! But if you just want some extra tips Listen Up!

This shop Offer for a 1.50? I think for 1 tweet of your listing on to her personal twitter account. I got it and I got a 50$ sale!
But I mean everyone is different, But You will get over 50 views I can say that, I got such a boost in views.
 https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/185154208/etsy-shop-promoting-on-twitter-reweeting

But anyways If you are just starting on twitter, Don't worry Its easy to understand!
1. You need an account If you don't have one sign up -> https://twitter.com/
2. Just like on etsy with the tags, Now your going to tag with your listing!
Some examples #etsy #etsyhandmade #handmade #dress #springjewelry #crafts #canada #etsyaaa
There are much more tags you can use
3. Make sure you complete your twitter profile
 
Fill everything out!!

4.Tweet often! t's also important that you post your tweets at a time of day or night when the most people are active. No one will see your tweet or have the opportunity to follow you if you're always posting when they're asleep. The best times to tweet are before people go to work in the morning (pre-9am) and after they finish in the evening (around 6pm).

5. Follow other etsy users, Or people who make handmade stuff.. So similar interests

You don't need 10000 followers! Use the right hashtags! People will still see if even if they don't follow you! 

There are sites that will give you followers But It requires you to follow them, and it doesn't make sense!  

More tips for more followers

Tweet to some etsy shops, comment on there listing say something nice!

If its taking to long to get twitter followers you could try these websites 

Twiends-
You can check this blog out about this website I am talking about 
http://www.bloggingtips.com/2013/10/31/increase-twitter-twiends/
Its a website called twiends, Its a helpful website if you are looking for some new followers.
The blog does a very good job about explaining the site out.

I don't have any other sites to suggest because Its a waste of time and it makes you follower over 100 people and in return you get like 3 followers

If that's too slow for you.. You can buy your twitter followers! 
I mean there are soooo many sites that offer good prices for followers 
Here are some sites that offer for less than 5$

https://www.seoclerk.com/search/twitter%20followers?s=c    Another great site that random people will do for just a 1$ You can check out all these offers 
http://www.fiverr.com/search/gigs?utf8=%E2%9C%93&search_in=everywhere&query=twitter+followers&jls_se99912_1_auto=1
Last but not least! This will website is almost the same as the one above , People will charge 5$ for getting you followers

I mean those are great sites above!
But you don't need alot of followers.. You just need the importtant ones.. Mostly the etsy users or the ones who like to shop online! 


More blogs about how to get twitter followers

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet/social-networking/information/10-ways-to-get-more-followers-on-twitter.htm

http://thenextweb.com/twitter/2014/01/06/9-ways-grow-twitter-following-ethically/

Well I wish you all luck on twitter! 

Gift wrapping

You want to have some loyal customers. The ones who come back because they love your items.
Because you take the time to make the item so perfect! 

Well today.. I was doing some research and I thought I should show off some etsy shops and how they like to wrap there items.. 
  |I found this on Pinterest. This is a very cute was to wrap some soap
This will make the customers come back. Its like a gift, when its all wrapped up!

For my self, I don't really go that far. I am starting off, and I am new shop. So I try to keep it simple. 
And plus the way I do it I save on shipping because its not in a Jewelry box. And so my customers don't have to pay so much for shipping! I sometime bubble wrap the item, But if its not going to break then its fine.

But that's how I like to do it. Others really do it for there brand, So they can get known and the buyer will come back. You can get some cute little plastic bags and get your brand name on them or even your jewelry box

https://www.etsy.com/ca/search?q=custom%20print&ref=market
Above I searched Custom printing 
So If you would like to check it out, You could get you very own tags or quotes or something to make that item a bit more special 


And here are some more ways of wrapping
http://www.pinterest.com/kathleent0225/crafts-gift-wrapping-etsy-packaging-ideas/

http://www.pinterest.com/ericaregelin/shipping-and-packaging-ideas-and-tips/



And Don't forget to include a thank you note Plus! Maybe a coupon code!! (coupon codes bring buyers back to your shop)
Have a card saying "Thank You for your purchase  Feel free to use this coupon code & get 10% off -"THANKYOU"   
Something like  that... 

Thanks for reading! 
Have a beautiful day! 

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Interview week 2 A shop owner you must meet!

Another wonderful shop I stumbled upon! Her name is Julie T, Owner of  JulemiJewelry
Just looking in her shop and she has some very releasable prices for her work. 


One of my favourite pieces 


How long have you been on etsy? Do you enjoy it?
I HAVE BEEN ON ETSY SINCE OCTOBER 2013 AND BEGAN WITH JUST BANGLE BRACELETS. I HAVE THEN EXPANDED TO NECKLACES, CHARM BRACELETS, EARRINGS, AND RINGS. I HAVE NOT DONE VERY WELL WITH NECKLACES AND RINGS, SO I PLAN TO DISCONTINUE THOSE SECTIONS.





Where did your shop name come from?
MY SHOP NAME IS ACTUALLY A MISH MASH OF MY NAME AND MY DAUGHTER'S NAME (MORE DETAIL IN MY BLOG "WHAT SHOULD I CALL IT?") MY NAME IS JULIE, AND MY DAUGHTER'S NAME IS EMILIE.


What got you started and what keeps you inspired?
I HAD ASKED MY FIANCE FOR A FAMOUS MAKER BRACELET THAT I WANTED FOR MY BIRTHDAY. I WAS EMBARRASSED TO FIND OUT THEY WERE $50+ AND WE COULD NOT AFFORD THAT AT THE TIME. 




I GET RANDOM MOTIVATIONS. MY FIRST WAS OUR TRIP TO HAWAII IN DECEMBER 2013. THE FUNDS WERE USED AS SPENDING MONEY SO WE COULD HAVE A GOOD TIME AND NOT WORRY ABOUT IT. NOW THAT THE VACATION HAS GONE AND PAST, WE ARE NOW FOCUSING ON MOVING INTO A NEW PLACE AND GETTING MARRIED. AFTER THOSE TWO EVENTS, ALL FUNDS WILL GO DIRECTLY INTO MY DAUGHTER'S BANK ACCOUNT FOR WHEN SHE IS OLDER.

INSPIRATIONS COME FROM PINTEREST AND EVEN MY DREAMS. I'VE POSTED A FEW "DREAM INSPIRED" ITEMS IN MY SHOP AND EVEN DISCLOSED THAT'S WHERE THEY CAME FROM ;)

What is your next step?
I HAVE RECENTLY APPLIED FOR A SALES TAX ID IN MY STATE AND I PLAN TO TAKE BUSINESS CLASSES TO MAKE SURE I AM RUNNING MY SHOP CORRECTLY. I AM TRYING TO KEEP UP WITH WEBINARS AND BLOGS AS WELL.



 Here is a link to her Shop 
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/JulemiJewelry

She also has her own blog! 

http://julemijewelry.blogspot.ca/

Negative feedback?

I went around Asking people.. what do you do when someone gives you lower than 5/3?


"Kiss and make up to make the situation right and the customer happy. The refund might depend on the issue."

"I try not to focus on "fair" or "unfair". I just do whatever I have to do to make the customer happy. Then we can discuss the feedback; but only AFTER whatever issue they have is resolved."

"I don't typically believe in unfair negative feedback. If a customer leaves me a negative, that's just a sign that I've screwed something up in my opinion.

Generally, I first contact them to resolve the issue. All customers leave happy. I don't bother mentioning KAMU because it's incidental to the negative feedback. I focus on fixing the problem.

Once it's fixed, I ask the customer if he/she'd mind changing the feedback rather than sending the KAMU blind.


I focus on the unhappy customer, not the negative feedback. The latter is incidental to the success of this business -- the first is not."


Negative feedback can really hurt the shop if your new.. But if you have 1-2 bad feedbacks and have over 100 , 5/5 feedbacks.. That's al-right. 
But the major thing is too go, and talk to the customer, And how could you fix that bad review!?
Even if the seller Read the description wrong, Try to talk it out, see how you can help them out. 
You can contact Etsy to remove a abusive review.
Any-ways make sure after words, thank the customer for a honest review ;)

Who Am I?

Do you wonder who made this blog? and why?

Well, There's a lot of reasons!
But I should probably introduce myself..
My name is Nicole, And I am a young entrepreneur. I still have a year left in high school, Than Ill be off on my own. In The real world!

Beading

Ever since I was little I had a passion for selling things, I was very good at it.
I was not the best at "crafting"




.. But now that I'm a big older I have a better understanding
I also started my own etsy shop, By myself.. It was meant to be a partnership with a friend of mine.... but it never worked out..  
I feel like I'm doing great on my own!

I don't know if I will have time when I graduate, I always try to make time. And What would I do with all my stuff I made?
<My etsy shop will always be there, I won't make a living off of it, But Its a great experience.
I am thinking about Creating my own Vancouver fashion line, Or mostly sweater line ..Its going to be my further project. If I have enough money.. Might need some help..--->


But anyway, I always have a reason for something I do. Like this Blog, was meant for you. It was tough when I started off.. I had no idea what to do.
I also created my own team on etsy, Its mostly for getting help, getting a bit of guide.
I just love putting a smile on peoples faces...

Making the world a bit better 

Featured shop

Jameelah Woodard The owner of Keepongivin
I checked out her shop this weekend, And its something... I love her style, and the different things she has in her shop! I am glad she had joined my team on etsy, and responded for an interview! 

How long have you been on etsy? 

I have been on Etsy for a few years. I post items on Etsy when I have a surplus. I tend to sale more in person through my local craft fairs or word of mouth.

Do you enjoy it?
I do enjoy selling on Etsy. Etsy is a community of people who enjoy shopping small and see the value in supporting handmade artisans.

Where did your shop name come from?

My shop name came from the simple fact that I started my business by making items for friends and family as gifts. I pride myself in my work. I really want my items to last in your family for generations to come. My gifts are the gifts that "Keep On Givin."

What is your next step?

I am working hard to try to get my items in boutiques. I really want to see crochet items on everyone in the world.

Visit her on etsy

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/keepongivin

Promoting Off site

The best place to Promote your etsy shop Off site

 stumbleupon.com (you can sumbit your website, great views)(you can advertise with them/its worth it)
pinterest.com (You make boards, like treasuries. People like and re-pin items. You name the boards anything you like)
plus.google.com (Like Facebook only better I think. )
facebook 
Facebook ads ( Low as 0.01 cents per person)
tumblr.com (Join and add items from your shop.)

etsycontest.com/ (enter shops to be voted on. Get lots of exposure!) *****
 etsytrades.com/ (if you're interested in trading this site is for you. Either way you get exposure)

kaboodle.com (Join and add items from your Etsy shop or website.)
http://www.craftersbuzz.com/ (Post one item from your shop)
www.itsbetterhandmade.com (submit your items)
100craftlinks.com/cgi-bin/ldb/ldb.pl (I get lots of views from here)
www.wanelo.com
linkreferral.com 
Local ads (kjjj) (cragslist) 
craftseekers.com (Go to submit a site and add your shop to the free bronze listing)
craftjuice.com (list an item of yours anytime you want)
http://coasttocoastcrafts.com/
Weheartit.com

http://etsianartists.blogspot.ca/p/promote-your-etsy-shop.html (100 ways to promote off site)


Ive tried them all And there are ALL great! There are way more sites, But I would stick to these sites here ^^^^ 
Have a great day!