Currently I add a 10% off sale each day at 5pm. I have stated on here previously it was something I picked up from a YouTube Video where they said it helps to create a FOMO reaction in buyers, they see the "Sale ending in 1 hour" etc on the listing and buy based on that. I was just thinking though, does the amount of discount have a direct correlation on sales? A 10% discount may tempt some, but would a 20% discount on a similar listing entice someone to buy from someone else, even if the price was very similar to mine?? Does this make theirs seem better than mine because the initial starting price was higher, therefore suggesting better quality?? I am considering increasing all my prices by an amount, then instead of the 10% every day, run a more permanent sale of 30, 40 or even 50% off, if this would attract more buyers and sales? What does everyone think of this?? Great Idea or Not so good???

Am I the only one that thinks the best sound in the world is CHA-Ching 😀

I’m curious to hear how other Etsy sellers who use AI as part of their creative process are finding things at the moment. I recently received my first ever 1 star review from a customer who purchased from my shop and then said they wouldn’t support my work because AI was involved. I completely understand that AI isn’t for everyone and people have strong opinions about it, but I’m transparent about my use of AI in multiple places throughout my Etsy shop. I’ve also been trying to grow my business through social media, but I’ve noticed quite a lot of backlash there too. I use tools such as Midjourney and ChatGPT as part of my process, and it feels like the anti AI sentiment has become particularly strong recently. Is anyone else who uses AI in their Etsy business experiencing something similar? Have you noticed it affecting your reviews, social media engagement, sales, or reputation ?

Just sharing this as it was quite a big update for me and I thought it might be useful for others who hadn’t spotted it yet. I’ve always ordered satin for all of my prints, but PrintShrimp have confirmed that all framed prints are now being sent matte. Apparently both gloss and satin can cause double glare once they’re behind the perspex, so after some customer feedback and reviewing samples from their print partners, they’ve decided matte is the better option for framed artwork. Unframed prints can still be satin — this change is specifically for framed prints. Worth knowing if, like me, you’ve been building your listings and product information around satin!

Hi, I would like to create a video for my Etsy listings. Can anyone recommend or help me with how I can do this? Thanks in advance.