Has anyone ever told you not to keep all your eggs in one basket? We're about to throw caution to the wind, and talk about why it may sometimes be best to do just the opposite! So grab your favorite basket, all of the eggs, and let's get crazy in this episode of The Jam!
Have you ever wondered why in the world your best selling listing on Etsy has a C grade in Marmalead? Why in the name of everything hand made does your listing that's never sold at all have an A grade in Marmalead?! If you've ever asked yourself these questions, stick around because this episode of The Jam is just for you!
What big changes does Etsy have in store for 2020? Will they abandon their big push for free shipping? Are they going to launch an Etsy prime day? Will they overhaul their search algorithm? Stick around to hear team Marmalead's fearless predictions about what Etsy has in store for 2020 on this episode of The Jam!
Are you making the most of Facebook Live? This week’s Jam is an awesome and unique conversation we had in beautiful Las Vegas during the 2018 Flourish Fusion conference. Richie and I had the pleasure of speaking with Meg and Beth from SirWinslowsZoo about their creative products and very unique use of Facebook Live which is bringing them some sweet sales. This is one Etsy Jam you’re not going to want to miss.
Dalia from The Handmade Mastermind joins us again to talk about the key points of her 500k Strategy. This is a strategy (and two key habits) that Dalia followed over the last 8 years to go from zero to 500k in revenue for her online shop. She also shares a special announcement with us about a new project and group that she’s launching. Stick around for another great Etsy Jam!
What is up welcome to Etsy Jam episode 89. Dalia from The Handmade Mastermind joins us this week to do a deep dive into all things Pinterest. Hear from a six figure Etsy seller and coach about how to leverage Pinterest for your online shop. Dalia talks about how to best set up your account, what content to pin, how to measure if you’re winning, how to use Pinterest analytics and even shares a template for how to create pins that could go viral. Stick around for another great Etsy Jam!...
Etsy SEO Changes 2018 is here! Etsy has just released a shiny new SEO guide. In this jam, we cover three key takeaways from this guide and what they mean to you as an Etsy seller. We also discuss changes to Marmalead to help you maximize Etsy’s new suggestions and get ahead of your competition. Continue reading to learn more about how you can have Etsy shop success with Marmalead!
Today we are super excited to announce the release of Seasonality and Forecasting inside Marmalead. Now it’s super simple to see how much shopper engagement any keyword has received over the past year - and how well we expect that keyword to do in the near future. In this jam we’ll cover anything and everything you’d want to know about this new information you have at your fingertips so stick around to learn how you can have even more Etsy shop success!
Join us for part 2 of our 2 part Jam with Dave from WoodlandZen. Dave talks about how making a huge change in his mindset made selling online much easier. He shares some tips for staying positive and as a bonus, some tips he's learned about promoted listings on Etsy as well. Read on to know more about what Dave recommends to putting you on the path to Etsy shop success!
This week we start part 1 of a 2 part Jam with Dave from WoodlandZen. Dave shares his awesome story about driving an RV around the US, building an Instagram community, finding success with coaching and SEO, rebranding his entire business, and purchasing a house with his Etsy earnings. Read on to learn more about Dave's Etsy success and all the wisdom he has to share!...
This week we double down and have TWO very special guests with us! Kara Buntin from ACakeToRemember and Tara Jacobsen from MarketingArtfully join us to discuss a plethora of Etsy SEO topics. Keep reading to find out a ton of fantastic information and opinions from these two awesome Etsy SEO veterans!
Do you have an A listing in Marmalead and still aren’t seeing more sales? Are you wondering what’s up with Etsy’s latest changes? Do you wonder how long it takes to see results after making changes to your listings? Lisa from Marmalead joins us today to answer these pressing questions and MORE! Stick around and get to know Lisa a bit better and hear the top 5 questions Etsy Sellers ask about Etsy and Marmalead.
Are you running a business or just an expensive hobby? Danielle from The Merriweather Council joins us for part 2 of our 2 part series where we talk all about pricing. Make sure your listings and shop is set up for maximum sales and success. Danielle shares some great tips about overcoming the hobbyist mentality, finding the best price point, and what you should do about discounts in your shop.
In this Etsy Jam, the guys chat with Danielle from The Merriweather Council who joins us for part 1 of a 2 part series. Today we hear Danielle’s story about how she got started as an Etsy seller. We also talk to her about how you as an online seller can make the most of your web presence and attract an even larger audience than just your immediate shopper base.
When people exercise it’s usually to improve their physical strength but today we’re going to talk about some interesting ways to improve your mental strength. It can have a huge impact on your attitude, habits and performance. If that alone isn’t enough to peak your interest, the points we are about to cover were originally organized by a former FBI agent. She says these three mental toughness tools can produce the right attitude to move everyone toward success....
Today Richie and Gordon talk in depth about long tail keywords. They cover questions like: What exactly are longtail keywords? Why should I use them in my shop? How do I find good longtail keywords and how do I apply them to my listings? Stick around for some sweet longtail goodness on this episode of Etsy Jam.
How would you like to reach your business goals FASTER by doing LESS? Well, that’s exactly what Richie and I will be talking about today. We’re going to help you make sure your business isn’t flying in circles but instead heading straight for the sweet destination you intend to reach. If your interest is peaked and you’re ready to take a closer look at your daily to-do list, stick around for another Episode of Etsy Jam.
Today we have the pleasure of talking with Lisa the Shop Doc. Lisa has helped many Etsy sellers with their shops and put together a list of her top tips. We chat with Lisa about how she got started, her inspiration for the Shop Doc name, and of course her tips! Stick around to see if your shop has an opportunity for Etsy help from the Shop doc!
Today we are going to do a deep dive into the biggest changes to Marmalead - REAL Etsy shopper data. We’ll talk about what it is, why we’re using it, what it means for you as an Etsy seller, and even cover a couple tips about the best way to use it for your Etsy SEO. Stick around for this episode of Etsy Jam!
We’ve got some big announcements for you this week! We’ve released a bunch of changes to Marmalead and we’re going to walk you step by step through all the updates. These updates definitely make Marmalead the best Etsy keyword tool for finding the best keywords! Just like Steven Tyler, you’re not gonna miss a thing. Stay tuned for part 2 of this series where we’ll do a deep dive into our biggest announcement - REAL Etsy shopper keyword search volume and why it’s the most important thing for your...
They say you can get a good look at a T-bone steak by….oh never mind. But you CAN get a good look at a shop by experiencing it from a customer’s perspective. And that’s exactly what our guest Carly from PendantPlaceStore did this last holiday season. Stick around to hear the things she loved about shopping at other Etsy shops and the things she...well...didn’t love as much!
Do you have a secret technique for staying focused on your shop and keeping life’s relentless onslaught of distractions from tugging you off course? In this episode we chat with Carly from PendantPlaceStore about how she parents herself by holding herself accountable for the things she knows she needs to get done. We also talk about how she’s iterated through different Etsy shops, her experiences with promoted listings, and more! Join us next week for part 2 of the conversation with Carly where ...
Are you taking advantage of this GREAT opportunity that Etsy provides to all sellers free of charge? With about 30 million active shoppers, Etsy brings a huge audience to your doorstep if your SEO is lined up, but if you want to go above and beyond and pull in even MORE customers, Julianne from TheGarterGirl is here to tell you exactly how you can make that happen. Stick around to learn all you can about affiliate marketing on Etsy in this week’s Etsy Jam!...
Get ready for two awesome back-to back episodes with Julianne from TheGarterGirl. In this episode, Julianne talks with us about blogging, staying in your niche, the importance of great photos, and more! Then next week, in part 2, we will take a deep dive and explore affiliate marketing, a promotional opportunity available to ALL Etsy sellers that hardly anyone is taking advantage of. Continue reading for the first installment of this two part Jam!
Is your shop a side hustle or a full-time focus? When will you cross the threshold into your newly built handmade or vintage business? This week we talk with Paula from CLNandDRTY about when that time came for her, the decisions she made which helped set herself up for success, one of the top simple things she does to nourish a healthy community and some tricks she’s found to help overcome the challenges she’s faced with time and money. Sit back and crank up the volume for another great Etsy Jam...
Like most Etsy sellers, you probably have a ton of things competing for your time. How well do you defend it? How picky are you about where you sell online and what shows you go to? This week we chat with Caitlin from MoxieAndOliver about some key decisions she’s made to defend her time. Caitlin talks about leaving her full time job, being diligent about where she sells online, what shows she participates in and how she found and hired her assistant. Join Caitlin, Richie and Gordon for another i...
How do you like to break up the keywords in your listing titles? In this episode Richie and Gordon chat about the most popular keyword delimiters among sellers and share a sweet suggestion for which one will give you the BEST results for Etsy’s SEO. Find out if you are missing out on ranking for hidden keywords in your title. This is one Etsy Jam you don’t want to miss.
The Holidays are fast approaching. Is your shop ready? Join us as we follow a fresh Facebook holiday guide and make it relevant to Etsy sellers. Get a better understanding of timing, audience, engagement and delivery so that you can prepare your shop for success.
Would you believe you could land more sales at your shop just by having a more positive outlook? This week we chat with Mavis Stevens from MissMavisFunHouse. She tells us how having a more positive view completely shifted the success of her shop. Mavis also talks about consistency, photos, meeting her assistant in a cemetery, showing gratitude and MORE!
Are you or do you know a vintage or one-of-a-kind seller on Etsy? Feeling a little forgotten by Etsy’s last round of sales, leaders in the Etsy space, and online seller groups? Well boy do we have an episode that’s tailor made JUST for you. Tara Jacobsen from Marketing Artfully and So Glamorously Vintage joins us today to cover everything you need to know about vintage and one-of-a-kind SEO. Tara is a true leader in the SEO space - she’s joined us before on the podcast - and we are super excited...
