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I am Dylan, a multi-six figure Etsy & Shopify seller. My Etsy shop ranks in the 0.1% of Etsy shops worldwide and we reached $1M+ in sales in just 5 years.
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Hey Etsy entrepreneurs! If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably found yourself at times wondering how to invest your time wisely to grow your Etsy business. Time is precious, and in this blog post, I’m going to share what I would do in the next hour to give my Etsy shop a significant boost. Let’s dive in!
The foundation of any successful Etsy shop lies in understanding your customer. If you’re not satisfied with your current revenue, take a step back and evaluate your target audience. Are they the most profitable customers for your business? If not, it’s time to reposition and repackage your listings. Consider the following:
Take inspiration from successful shops targeting the same profitable customers. Analyze their photo styling and mimic it to attract a similar audience.
Tailor your listings to cater to the specific needs and preferences of your profitable customer segments. Highlight aspects like speed of fulfillment, the option to customize, or the potential for a bundled solution.
Align your SEO strategy with the terms your customers are using, even if it’s not an exact descriptor of your item. Understand what your customers are searching for and optimize your listings accordingly.
If your current product mix doesn’t align with profitable customer segments, brainstorm and come up with two new product/listing ideas to test. This could involve targeting the same segment or exploring new ones.
To make the most of your existing inventory, it’s essential to identify and revamp underperforming listings. Use listing stats to understand why certain items aren’t working and strategize how to breathe new life into them. Repackage listings with fresh perspectives, testing new photos or descriptions to appeal to a broader audience.
Consider the example of a product initially marketed as “dusty pink.” Repackaging it with a new listing photo showcasing its utility and renaming it as “matte rose gold” resulted in a significant uptick in sales.
Creating a sense of urgency is a powerful tool to drive sales. Implement a 24-hour sale on items in customers’ carts, offering discounts of 30-50% for digital products or a 50% cut on gross margin dollars for physical products. Execute this strategy for three consecutive days to build momentum and gather valuable customer data.
Duplicate your top-selling listing into five new ones, each tailored with different packaging and marketing angles. This allows you to target new profitable customer segments and potentially broaden your customer base.
Imagine having a top-selling Montessori toy. By creating variations with unique packaging and marketing strategies, you can tap into different customer segments interested in educational toys.
Engaging with warm leads is crucial for driving sales. Implement a Facebook groups strategy with 10-15 different leads. This involves connecting with potential customers on Facebook, presenting your products organically, and fostering relationships.
One of my students is currently generating 65% of her traffic through this strategy, demonstrating the effectiveness of engaging with a warm audience.
If you have market-leading listings that consistently rank first in organic search, consider a price increase of around 10%. Market leaders can enjoy price resiliency, meaning customers are willing to pay more for a product from a trusted and established seller.
Lastly, ensure that your listings are optimized for mobile users. Check how your photos appear on the Etsy app and make adjustments to enhance clarity and visibility. Zoom in on photos, adjust fonts, or play with colors to add more contrast.
In just one hour, you can make substantial strides in growing your Etsy shop. By focusing on understanding your customer, revamping underperforming listings, leveraging scarcity, expanding best-selling items, engaging with warm leads on Facebook, adjusting prices strategically, and optimizing for mobile users, you’re setting the stage for sustained success.
How often should I reevaluate my target audience and adjust my strategy?
Regularly reassess your target audience, especially when you notice a plateau in sales or a shift in market trends. Stay adaptable to stay ahead.
Is it advisable to run frequent sales on Etsy, or should they be occasional?
While occasional sales can create urgency, avoid being overly frequent to maintain the impact of scarcity. Experiment and find a balance that works for your specific products.
How can I effectively engage with potential customers on Facebook without coming across as too sales-oriented?
Share valuable content related to your products, join relevant groups, and genuinely connect with people. Be a helpful resource first, and sales will naturally follow.
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Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. My results and student testimonials can’t be taken in any way as a guarantee of the results you will receive. This is not a get-rich-quick solution. Results came from hard work, sacrifice, and consistency. Business results are not typical. Your success will vary based upon the effort and education implemented and market forces beyond anyone’s control.
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