There’s been a lot of talk on the Etsy forums about Search Engine Optimizations (SEO) and the steps that Etsy has taken with the site to boost your chances of a good search engine ranking.  I’ve read through the massive amount of info and am listing the most helpful bits here. It will require some [...]

It’s almost here! We’re just ten days away from one of my favorite holidays, Halloween. In honor of the day, I have rounded up some of my favorite Halloween soaps for you. They range in styles from simple to elaborate but they are all fun and creative.
First up – Mini Ghosts by LoveLee Soaps. TOO [...]

I read an article on The Twitter Handbook Blog titled Twitter is a Must for Tradeshows and wondered if any of you have been using Twitter at your craftshows and narkets? Twitter would be the perfect tool to not only get people out to the show but more importantly – to your booth!To market yourself [...]

I haven’t done much writing lately but I have been reading. I wanted to share a few  articles with you that are relative to your success online.
How We Reduced Chargebacks by %30 – 37 Signals
37 signals reduced their chargebacks by changing the way their charges showed up on customer credit cards. Great idea!
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Poppies. I love them! These whimsical little beauties make me wish I were Dorothy running through a sea of red poppies right before she fell asleep. Actually – I wouldn’t mind the long nap either. And where better to take a nap but in a field of flowers? (Sans bugs and snakes of course.) A [...]

I read an interesting article this morning on Lifehacker about gift cards and deadlines. The article points out that people are more likely to use gift cards if they expire quickly. Now as a business honoring those gift cards,  you may not care if they redeem them or not. You’ve already made the sale. But [...]

Are your product images working as hard to sell your products as you are? Product images have a big job to do. They have to provide enough information for the shopper to make an educated purchase and they have to display your products in a manner that entices shoppers to buy. The first link listed [...]

While cruising through my RSS feeds, I found a post on  Craft Gossip with a link to an all natural deodorant recipe. It’s a very simple recipe of cornstarch and coconut oil that I won’t be able to leave alone.  Adding some Mango and Shea butters will most likely be my first experimental tweak. Check [...]

Whether you love it or hate it, there’s no denying that Sushi is graphically beautiful. Today I am paying tribute to one of my favorite treats by highlighting some of the products I found around the web. I can only imagine the patience it takes to make these  If you know someone that makes them [...]

Due to health reasons, Linda from Soapier.com is selling her business. It’s sad when things like this happens, but I’m hoping someone can help her out. If you or someone you know would like to purchase a well established business, please pass this info along.
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over $10,000 of inventory which includes sugar scrubs, mud masks, bath [...]