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Hey Mei. I actually get way more sales selling on Amazon FBA than selling on Etsy. Etsy sales are sooo slow. Now I put more energy and money into my Amazon store due to the results I get. It's interesting how some sellers do well on different marketplaces compared to others. You just have to find what works best for your handmade business.
@@duvalkMAS I was going to ask the same thing. FBA seems like it would only be profitable if you sell tons of the same exact item with color variations, or something like that. I don't see how it would be practical if everything you sell is a one-of-a-kind handmade item.
Now's the best time to start or focus on your handmade business! Join me in my free, on demand workshop: The Three Secrets to Making a Living Selling Your Handmade Products Online Without Sacrificing Time Away from Your Family or Craft! 👉👉creativehiveco.com/workshop?
Yeah like then other comments let me share my gratitude with big THANK YOU. it was super informative .I am trying to hit the hand crafted industry with a hand made cement tile . All you suggested places i will visit. Lets see how it goes- i am exited .
Great video, Mei! It's so important for creatives to be mindful around their chosen marketplaces to be profitable/feel aligned! Thanks for sharing this great info!
Hi there! Tundra is not actually "free" you pay a hefty monthly fee to be in the platform. They deduct from your bank account monthly regardless if you have any sales or not. If you want sales, you have to pay higher fees and upgrade for them to market your brand. It's a catch-22.
Hi Mei. I currently have a Shopify website for my shop. Sales have been slow lately and I’m starting to struggle financially. I’ve been debating whether or not to open an Etsy shop as a side income. But Etsy’s fees make it hard for me to decide.
I'm not Mei, but I've been on etsy for over 10 years (2 shops). I can honestly say that it's become harder & harder to make sales there, and is expensive. You are charged transaction fees on both your product AND the shipping. It's currently 5 %, and will be raised to 6.5% in April. On top of that, you pay for credit card processing fees of 3%+, along with a minimum 10% fee for ads that they supposedly run (you can opt out of that, but then, surprisingly, you get buried at the bottom of search). So, I guess this is a long way round of saying that I, for one, would NOT suggest Etsy as an alternative to a standalone website.
Hi Angel! I would suggest you build your own Shopify website first before considering on opening a secondary shop. It could be that you're not selling/reaching the right customers that's why there's not much sales coming through. You can check out my blog posts below for some helpful resources: www.creativehiveco.com/marketing-your-products-differently-how-to-stand-out/ www.creativehiveco.com/double-or-triple-your-sales-to-make-a-full-time-income-with-your-handmade-business/ www.creativehiveco.com/introvert-heres-how-to-sell-your-products-selling-skills-tips/ www.creativehiveco.com/5-ways-to-increase-sales-when-sales-are-down-in-your-craft-business/ www.creativehiveco.com/how-to-pitch-your-handmade-products-to-the-media/ www.creativehiveco.com/what-to-expect-when-pitching-your-handmade-products-to-the-media/ Good luck!! I know you got this!! 💕💕🎉🎉
Thank you so much 😊 I love jewelry and way too much of it. I have always wanted to make my own style. I will be watching all of your videos. New subscriber. 😊
Thank you , thank you , thank you 😊. Not enough thank you’s to say for this video. I use two out of the 10 with a landing page but it’s not enough to make a living. I can’t wait to try out the others.
Thank you so much for your comment!! ❤️ I actually offer a course where I teach my students how to grow and scale their handmade/product-based business online. I also mentioned about it in my free workshop here just in case you want to check it out: bit.ly/3EGGC47 😊
Thank you Mei for doing this video ! It was great to learn of the different platforms out there- old & new.😊. Is your workshop for new beginners still available ?
I'm a successful Etsy seller. I tried also adding Shopify, but the cost to sync inventory between different selling platforms was astronomically high.. what's a good workaround for this? My items are made and ready to ship, so I don't want to double-sell
Eye literally JUST closed my Etsy shop and moved over to Tundra bc of this video. NGL Eye cried bc it’s been part of me but it was long overdue Eye feel.😔 Think it’s time for a new start, thank you so much for this!🙏🏽🙌🏽💯🌹🌺💐
Creative hive you are so helpful and I love your channel so much you are so good at making these videos and are really really helping me out with trying to run a business I'm trying to run a plushie business but it's hard to do it but then when I discovered and started watching your channel you helped it so much thank you XOXO
Hello Mei, I just found your videos and they are wonderful and super helpful!!!! I currently have an Etsy shop and want to expand. Thank you sooooo much!!!
I make chunky knit blankets, having a hard time figuring out the best platform to sell on. I am on Ebay and Etsy havent sold anything yet, what would you suggest I use? Thank you for the video.
Hi Jneane! I always highly recommend having your own website as it gives you more control over your brand. You'll do all the work of driving your own traffic and sales in the beginning but it's totally worth it in the long run.
Hi Carolyn! As much as I wanted to give you my thoughts about iCraft, I haven't really heard about it yet. Here's an article I found on Google which mentioned iCraft (alongside other online marketplaces) for your reference: www.pcworld.com/article/464577/the_5_best_online_marketplaces_for_selling_handmade_goods.html
Hi! That's really exciting! Good luck!! ❤️ I highly suggest you start with having your own website. In case you need some recommendation for a website builder, I recommend Shopify. It's user-friendly and integrates well with a lot of apps. Here's a link to my blog post where I've broken down the pros and cons of having your own website/Shopify vs selling on Etsy: www.creativehiveco.com/etsy-vs-shopify-pros-and-cons-of-each/ Also, in case you haven't watched yet, I also have a free workshop that I think you'll also learn a lot from in terms of running your business online. Here's the link in case you want to register: bit.ly/3EGGC47
Hi Esther! You can check out this article for some possible options: ecommercenews.eu/online-marketplaces/ Another alternative would be to create your own website. I highly recommend Shopify. Having your own website gives you more control over your business. Here's a blog post of mine comparing Etsy and Shopify if you want to check it out: www.creativehiveco.com/etsy-vs-shopify-pros-and-cons-of-each/ Good luck!! ❤️❤️🎉🎉
Hi Maria! Great question! If you can, I always highly recommend having your own website right from the get-go. It's more reliable and gives you more room for growth in the long run. Shopify is a great platform to build your own website/online shop on.
Definitely having your own website! While platforms like Etsy and Amazon are great for getting started and reaching a wide audience, having your own website offers more control over your brand and sales process. With your own site, you can create a unique shopping experience, manage your content and design, and avoid platform fees.😊
I was thinking about starting up my own Etsy and I was wondering if I wanted to focus on making food/animal plushies, when I sell them do I have to give credit to the person who came up with the pattern? Say I watched a tutorial on RUclips and made a cute pig plushie and decided to sell it on my Etsy. Would I have to credit the RUclips channel, if so how would I credit them on my Etsy?
Hi Lupe! I think it's best to ask permission from the designer/pattern maker if it's okay to use his/her pattern for your products and it always wouldn't hurt giving credit to where credit is due. You can also check out the links below for some reference. All the best!! ❤️❤️ www.hookedbykati.com/selling-items-someone-elses-pattern/ crochetpreneur.com/sell-crochet-items-someone-elses-pattern/
Usually people prefer if you ask to use their pattern for selling finished products, and they usually say you must put credit. Some arent comfortable with their patterns being sold by other people so always make sure to ask, unless they've clearly stated it's ok to sell finished products but not the pattern, good luck :)
Hi Vicky! My top pick really when it comes to shop website builders is Shopify because of its of use and fast loading. It also integrates well with a lot of apps and software. Square Space can be a great alternative though.
Thank you so much Sonia! ❤️ The main platform I use and where I drive my traffic and sales to is my Shopify website. For me, that's just the best way to make stable and consistent sales.
What’s the difference between setup your shop on a wocommerce hosting which costs much cehaper for each month and shopify? I would like to know pros and cons to decide. Thanks.
Hey Mei, I have sent you an email regarding the A sales a day program. I wanted to inquire and proceed with the registration but I did not get any response from your side.
Hi Precious! If you can, I always highly recommend having your own website right from the get-go. Shopify is a great website builder platform in case you're looking for a recommendation. Good luck! Let me know if you have any further questions. All the best to you and your business! ❤️
I'm curious to know is selling handmade stickers on ebay vs etsy a good idea. Etsy's fee's a too much and I haven't even opened my business. I was told by someone that I should instead sell on eBay since the fees are less. I have noticed a lot of issues with etsy and I am not sure if I want to sell on that platform. Would ebay be a better platform to sell stationary and sticker supplies? Or would u recommend a different platform? Please help.
Hi! I personally prefer having your own website. It's more reliable and you're not bound by any policies like with e-Commerce marketplaces like Etsy and eBay. With having your own website, you'll have more control over your online shop/product listings. Shopify is a great platform to build your own website on in case you're looking for a recommendation. 😊 Also, in case you're interested, you're also welcome to watch my free workshop here: bit.ly/3EGGC47 I think you'll learn a lot from it as well in terms of running your business online. Good luck! ❤️
@@CreativeHiveCo Thank you, so much for taking the time to reply to my comment, it really does mean a lot!! 😄I considered the idea of opening a Shopify account but I have to pay monthly fees which are too expensive. I don't have any audience that can buy my stuff. Also, my not allowed to use many social media platforms like tik tok or youtube aside from Instagram that is all. So I am really limited on the number of things I can do, and I am struggling to figure out on what platform I can use that is the cheapest and can bring me the audience. Marketing and advertising take too much time to do on my own and I barely have $50 to invest in a platform. Please, What would you recommend?😥
Hi! I saw this article which I think might be helpful for you in terms of choosing which marketplace to sell your stickers/stationeries on: litcommerce.com/blog/top-marketplaces-for-selling-products/ Etsy might be a great choice for you but I agree that Etsy fees might eat up a lot of your profits (and so are other marketplaces so make sure to price your products correctly) so this decision really depends on you. I would suggest do a side-by-side comparison on the pros and cons of selling in each platform. Hope this helps! Good luck!! You got this!! ❤️
@@CreativeHiveCo Mei, I can not tell you how helpful you are. I've been struggling really hard and stressing so much that it is affecting my mental health. A lot depends on my business, and I must satisfy many people for me to continue this shop of mine. From the bottom of my heart and with all the words that I know, thank you so so much, Mei. ❤
With Shopify I always had to drive traffic to it. Since I didn’t know how to drive traffic and I couldn’t even figure out how to post my items I lost money on it.
Hi Lynne! It can take some time to drive traffic to your own website but it's totally worth it. Have you already seen my free workshop? I really think you're going to learn a lot from it in terms of marketing your brand. Here's the link in case you want to register: bit.ly/3EGGC47 You got this! ❤️
Sure! Here's the list, but it would also be best to go through the full video for some insights on each platform. Thanks for watching! 1. Shopify 2. Etsy 3. Amazon 4. Facebook Marketplace 5. Postmark 6. Faire 7. Abound 8. Tundra 9. Ebay 10. Goimagine
Sorry to hear you're having trouble! Double-check that your caps lock isn't on and try resetting your password if needed. If the issue persists, Etsy support can help sort it out. Good luck!
I know you can sell something. Believe in yourself! I know there's a winning product out there that's waiting for you. If you need some helpful resources, you can check out the links below from my blog to serve as a guide. You can do this!! 🎉🎉 www.creativehiveco.com/introvert-heres-how-to-sell-your-products-selling-skills-tips/ www.creativehiveco.com/how-to-sell-your-products-to-your-email-list/ www.creativehiveco.com/how-to-find-confidence-to-run-your-business-and-sell-your-products/ www.creativehiveco.com/write-copy-that-sells/ www.creativehiveco.com/how-to-start-a-lucrative-handmade-business-as-a-teenager/
Question- have you actually interacted with TUNdra yourself ? I did based on your recommendation and it was the worst experience ever . Zero stars. There are so any scam complaints online, I’m disgusted you would recommend this company.
Hi! I'm sorry you had a bad experience with Tundra. I've included it in the list because I think that it's worth checking out and I've heard some pretty good reviews about it too.
@@CreativeHiveCo not to be too blunt BUT reading / hearing reviews is NOT exactly personal experience to pass onto your viewers. Pls stick to things you have experienced yourself so as not to lose your followers.
@~VASHTI7~ I had a terrible experience based on her recommendation then I looked up reviews ... surprised she would recommend them in the first place. Wasted hours and who knows where my personal info is now 🤬
@@foxyauragems6146 you are unloading on this lady for your experience? Who does that? She is only advising of different platforms someone can sell on. not that you wouldn't have any problems. Check the energy you put out to others bc you will get it back magnified.
Hi! I'm not sure about the locations that GoImagine is available but you can reach out to their Customer Support to check if they're also available (or have plans of being available) in Pakistan. Here's the like to their Contact page: goimagine.com/contact 🙂
Hi Nicole! I'm not really very familiar with how Wix perfoms so I highly suggest you check online reviews first in case you're considering on using it.
Hi! I'm glad you're doing great at Mercari! I just think it's not so much for handmade items. People who shop here are most likely looking for deals and will more likely try to haggle and won't appreciate the pricing for handmade items.
Hi! It depends on what you're selling. While it could work, I just think people who shop there are most likely looking for deals and will more likely try to haggle and won't appreciate the pricing for handmade items.
Do you think I'd be able to use goimagine in south africa? And thank you so much for this video, I've been wanting to open a crochet business and I didnt quite know how to go about it, you're extremely helpful. I'll try to grow a larger following on tik tok and insta so that people know I exist so it's easier to make sales, thanks again Mei :)
Thank you so much for watching Cade!! ❤️ I would suggest to reach out to GoImagine to verify if they're available in South Africa. Here's the link to their Customer Support for reference: goimagine.com/contact Good luck to you and your crochet business!! ❤️
Feel free to check out the other options too. 😊😊 I highly recommend building your own website. If you really want to scale your business, having your own website is your best option.
Thanks 🙏 so much for sharing these information ❤, how about snap chat, or instagram TikTok do you think these also good 😊, I am new to these field but I would love to hear from you as expert. Thanks 🙏 again
Each has its unique strengths depending on your goals and target audience. However, I highly recommend having your own website as well. It acts as your central hub online where you have full control over your content and brand, and you can direct your audience there to learn more about you and your work. It also gives you a professional presence that enhances your credibility in the field.
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Hey Mei. I actually get way more sales selling on Amazon FBA than selling on Etsy. Etsy sales are sooo slow. Now I put more energy and money into my Amazon store due to the results I get. It's interesting how some sellers do well on different marketplaces compared to others. You just have to find what works best for your handmade business.
It's really great to know that you're doing great on Amazon!! 🎉🎉 Keep it up!! ❤️❤️
That's excellent to know. What types of items do you sell on Amazon?
@@duvalkMAS I was going to ask the same thing. FBA seems like it would only be profitable if you sell tons of the same exact item with color variations, or something like that. I don't see how it would be practical if everything you sell is a one-of-a-kind handmade item.
Hi Candice just curious what do you sell on Amazon Fba ?
@@narmayachhantyal643 Hi! I sell handmade candles.
Now's the best time to start or focus on your handmade business! Join me in my free, on demand workshop: The Three Secrets to Making a Living Selling Your Handmade Products Online Without Sacrificing Time Away from Your Family or Craft!
👉👉creativehiveco.com/workshop?
100% YES it's critical to have a website from Day One to maximize conversions and profit (because of the copywriting), and customer experience! 👏
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Oh thanks for the Shout Out to Goimagine! 🥰 I'm a part of this growing platform and its been wonderful! 💗
That's awesome Cherry! Thank you for watching the video! ❤️❤️
Yeah like then other comments let me share my gratitude with big THANK YOU. it was super informative .I am trying to hit the hand crafted industry with a hand made cement tile . All you suggested places i will visit. Lets see how it goes- i am exited .
Glad it was helpful! 💖
Great video, Mei! It's so important for creatives to be mindful around their chosen marketplaces to be profitable/feel aligned! Thanks for sharing this great info!
You're most welcome Emma! Thank you so much for watching!! ❤️❤️ Glad you found this video helpful!! 💕💕
Hi there! Tundra is not actually "free" you pay a hefty monthly fee to be in the platform. They deduct from your bank account monthly regardless if you have any sales or not. If you want sales, you have to pay higher fees and upgrade for them to market your brand. It's a catch-22.
Thank you for pointing this out, Kimberly! ❤️
Hi Mei. I currently have a Shopify website for my shop. Sales have been slow lately and I’m starting to struggle financially. I’ve been debating whether or not to open an Etsy shop as a side income. But Etsy’s fees make it hard for me to decide.
I'm not Mei, but I've been on etsy for over 10 years (2 shops). I can honestly say that it's become harder & harder to make sales there, and is expensive. You are charged transaction fees on both your product AND the shipping. It's currently 5 %, and will be raised to 6.5% in April. On top of that, you pay for credit card processing fees of 3%+, along with a minimum 10% fee for ads that they supposedly run (you can opt out of that, but then, surprisingly, you get buried at the bottom of search). So, I guess this is a long way round of saying that I, for one, would NOT suggest Etsy as an alternative to a standalone website.
Hi Angel! I would suggest you build your own Shopify website first before considering on opening a secondary shop. It could be that you're not selling/reaching the right customers that's why there's not much sales coming through. You can check out my blog posts below for some helpful resources:
www.creativehiveco.com/marketing-your-products-differently-how-to-stand-out/
www.creativehiveco.com/double-or-triple-your-sales-to-make-a-full-time-income-with-your-handmade-business/
www.creativehiveco.com/introvert-heres-how-to-sell-your-products-selling-skills-tips/
www.creativehiveco.com/5-ways-to-increase-sales-when-sales-are-down-in-your-craft-business/
www.creativehiveco.com/how-to-pitch-your-handmade-products-to-the-media/
www.creativehiveco.com/what-to-expect-when-pitching-your-handmade-products-to-the-media/
Good luck!! I know you got this!! 💕💕🎉🎉
Thank you so much 😊
I love jewelry and way too much of it. I have always wanted to make my own style. I will be watching all of your videos. New subscriber. 😊
Thank you so much for subscribing!! Welcome to the Creative Hive community!! ❤️ Go for it! Own your style!! ❤️❤️
Very thorough video, packed with vital information. Thank you 🙏🏿
Thank you for watching!
Thank you , thank you , thank you 😊. Not enough thank you’s to say for this video. I use two out of the 10 with a landing page but it’s not enough to make a living. I can’t wait to try out the others.
Thank you so much for watching Burt!! ❤️❤️ Glad you found this video helpful!! 💕💕
Maybe you should set up a marketplace for people to use since you have so much knowledge.
Thank you so much for your comment!! ❤️ I actually offer a course where I teach my students how to grow and scale their handmade/product-based business online. I also mentioned about it in my free workshop here just in case you want to check it out: bit.ly/3EGGC47 😊
Amazing discovery there! Loved the content!
Thank you so much Valerie!! ❤️❤️
Thank you Mei for doing this video ! It was great to learn of the different platforms out there- old & new.😊. Is your workshop for new beginners still available ?
Hi Penny! Yes. It's still available. You can register here in case you're interested: bit.ly/3EGGC47 😊
Thank you for breaking all these down! So helpful!
Thank you Sandra!! ❤️❤️
I'm a successful Etsy seller. I tried also adding Shopify, but the cost to sync inventory between different selling platforms was astronomically high.. what's a good workaround for this? My items are made and ready to ship, so I don't want to double-sell
Hi Taylor! My blog here could be helpful for you: www.creativehiveco.com/top-4-inventory-management-options-for-etsy-shopify/ 😊
This really helped! Thank you so much!
So glad it was helpful for you, Marissa! Thank you so much for watching! ❤️
Thank you so much for this amazing video. Super helpful!!
Thank you so much Swati!! ❤️❤️ Glad you found my video helpful!! 💕💕
Eye literally JUST closed my Etsy shop and moved over to Tundra bc of this video. NGL Eye cried bc it’s been part of me but it was long overdue Eye feel.😔 Think it’s time for a new start, thank you so much for this!🙏🏽🙌🏽💯🌹🌺💐
Good luck! You got this!! ❤️❤️ Once you're able to, having your own website will be your best choice. I wish you all the best!
How has it been going since you switched over to tundra
Thanks a bunch 🤗 much appreciated!!!
Thank you so much for watching!! ❤️
Hello Mei. Very useful information, thank you so much for sharing. 😊
Thank you so much for watching, Celeste!! ❤️
So helpful! Thank you!
Thank you for watching!
Thank you Mei! Super helpful video! 🌹
Thank you so much for watching Kristy!! ❤️❤️
This was extremely helpful thank you
Thank you so much for watching Thalma!! ❤️❤️ Glad you found this video helpful!! 💕💕
Creative hive you are so helpful and I love your channel so much you are so good at making these videos and are really really helping me out with trying to run a business I'm trying to run a plushie business but it's hard to do it but then when I discovered and started watching your channel you helped it so much thank you XOXO
Hi! This really made my day! Thank you so much! ❤️ I'm so happy I'm able to help. All the best to you and your business!!
Thanks for the video 📹...you just taught me where to go with your wisdom beautiful
Thank you so much for watching!! ❤️
Hello Mei, I just found your videos and they are wonderful and super helpful!!!! I currently have an Etsy shop and want to expand. Thank you sooooo much!!!
Thank you so much for the kind words, Shelly! I'm happy to hear this! ❤️
How's the shop so far?
Tundra sounds dreamy so why isn’t it higher on the list? Why isn’t everyone selling there?
Hi Shannon! Tundra is a fairly new platform and could be one of the reasons why not everyone knows about it yet.
I've been looking into Tundra, and there is a guy who does a video (on youtube) comparing Tundra to Faire. He said Tundra does charge $40 a week.
I make chunky knit blankets, having a hard time figuring out the best platform to sell on. I am on Ebay and Etsy havent sold anything yet, what would you suggest I use? Thank you for the video.
Hi Jneane! I always highly recommend having your own website as it gives you more control over your brand. You'll do all the work of driving your own traffic and sales in the beginning but it's totally worth it in the long run.
@@CreativeHiveCo I can’t find Tundra and Imagine on line? I feel as I wasted my time watching a 2 year old, 10 minute video for nothing!
5 stars..thank you great information
Thank you so much!! ❤️
Would like to know your thoughts about iCraft. It’s a sight for handmade only. Thank you!
Hi Carolyn! As much as I wanted to give you my thoughts about iCraft, I haven't really heard about it yet. Here's an article I found on Google which mentioned iCraft (alongside other online marketplaces) for your reference: www.pcworld.com/article/464577/the_5_best_online_marketplaces_for_selling_handmade_goods.html
Thaaaaanks! Amazing info🙏🤗
Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️
I’m just starting out and I plan on selling beaded keychains, Keychain wristlets, and beaded pens. Which platform would you recommend I start with?
Hi! That's really exciting! Good luck!! ❤️ I highly suggest you start with having your own website. In case you need some recommendation for a website builder, I recommend Shopify. It's user-friendly and integrates well with a lot of apps. Here's a link to my blog post where I've broken down the pros and cons of having your own website/Shopify vs selling on Etsy: www.creativehiveco.com/etsy-vs-shopify-pros-and-cons-of-each/
Also, in case you haven't watched yet, I also have a free workshop that I think you'll also learn a lot from in terms of running your business online. Here's the link in case you want to register: bit.ly/3EGGC47
Would you happen to know of any european alternatives to etsy? Im so fed up with their policies and bi-polar disorder lol
Hi Esther! You can check out this article for some possible options: ecommercenews.eu/online-marketplaces/ Another alternative would be to create your own website. I highly recommend Shopify. Having your own website gives you more control over your business. Here's a blog post of mine comparing Etsy and Shopify if you want to check it out: www.creativehiveco.com/etsy-vs-shopify-pros-and-cons-of-each/ Good luck!! ❤️❤️🎉🎉
Awesome job!!
Thank you so much Lillian!! ❤️❤️
Thanks for this! Very helpful!!! Aloha!
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you’ve found this helpful! ❤️
Very good information. Haven't heard of s0me of those platforms before.💐
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching 😊
Hi which one would be good for doll clothes
Hi Maria! Great question! If you can, I always highly recommend having your own website right from the get-go. It's more reliable and gives you more room for growth in the long run. Shopify is a great platform to build your own website/online shop on.
Do you recommend starting off with your own website or selling on etsy/amazon??
Definitely having your own website! While platforms like Etsy and Amazon are great for getting started and reaching a wide audience, having your own website offers more control over your brand and sales process. With your own site, you can create a unique shopping experience, manage your content and design, and avoid platform fees.😊
Thank you 😊
You're most welcome Christine!! 💕💕 Thank you so much for watching!! ❤️❤️
I was thinking about starting up my own Etsy and I was wondering if I wanted to focus on making food/animal plushies, when I sell them do I have to give credit to the person who came up with the pattern? Say I watched a tutorial on RUclips and made a cute pig plushie and decided to sell it on my Etsy. Would I have to credit the RUclips channel, if so how would I credit them on my Etsy?
Hi Lupe! I think it's best to ask permission from the designer/pattern maker if it's okay to use his/her pattern for your products and it always wouldn't hurt giving credit to where credit is due. You can also check out the links below for some reference. All the best!! ❤️❤️
www.hookedbykati.com/selling-items-someone-elses-pattern/
crochetpreneur.com/sell-crochet-items-someone-elses-pattern/
Usually people prefer if you ask to use their pattern for selling finished products, and they usually say you must put credit. Some arent comfortable with their patterns being sold by other people so always make sure to ask, unless they've clearly stated it's ok to sell finished products but not the pattern, good luck :)
Hi Mei ! Sell Wreaths, but never online
Hi Nannette! That's great! What's keeping you from selling it online though?
Hi Mei! What do you think about Square Space?
Hi Vicky! My top pick really when it comes to shop website builders is Shopify because of its of use and fast loading. It also integrates well with a lot of apps and software. Square Space can be a great alternative though.
Love your content 💓
Thank you so much! ❤️
Thank you!!
You're most welcome! Thank you for watching! ❤️
Great ideas, love this video
Thank you so much for watching Jacinta!! So glad you love it!! ❤️
Thank you so much.
You're welcome!
It seems Tundra is done. Thank you for the video though.
You're welcome! I'm glad you found the video helpful. 😊
Hi! I love your channel.
Which platforms do you use?
Thank you so much Sonia! ❤️ The main platform I use and where I drive my traffic and sales to is my Shopify website. For me, that's just the best way to make stable and consistent sales.
What’s the difference between setup your shop on a wocommerce hosting which costs much cehaper for each month and shopify? I would like to know pros and cons to decide. Thanks.
Hey Mei,
I have sent you an email regarding the A sales a day program. I wanted to inquire and proceed with the registration but I did not get any response from your side.
Hi Charbel! Sorry about that. Thank you for putting it to my attention. Will look into your concern. Thank you!
Great channel!
Thank you so much, Carole!! ❤️
Good job ‼️
Aww. Thank you so much, Josie! ❤️
Hey Mei! Thanks for sharing. Great information and you are so lovely.🌟🌟🌟👍🌟🌟🌟
Thank you so much for the kind words, Philip!! ❤️
Hi ❤. As a Nigerians where can I sell my handmade keychain online? Which company is best?
Hi Precious! If you can, I always highly recommend having your own website right from the get-go. Shopify is a great website builder platform in case you're looking for a recommendation. Good luck! Let me know if you have any further questions. All the best to you and your business! ❤️
I'm curious to know is selling handmade stickers on ebay vs etsy a good idea. Etsy's fee's a too much and I haven't even opened my business. I was told by someone that I should instead sell on eBay since the fees are less. I have noticed a lot of issues with etsy and I am not sure if I want to sell on that platform. Would ebay be a better platform to sell stationary and sticker supplies? Or would u recommend a different platform? Please help.
Hi! I personally prefer having your own website. It's more reliable and you're not bound by any policies like with e-Commerce marketplaces like Etsy and eBay. With having your own website, you'll have more control over your online shop/product listings. Shopify is a great platform to build your own website on in case you're looking for a recommendation. 😊 Also, in case you're interested, you're also welcome to watch my free workshop here: bit.ly/3EGGC47 I think you'll learn a lot from it as well in terms of running your business online. Good luck! ❤️
@@CreativeHiveCo Thank you, so much for taking the time to reply to my comment, it really does mean a lot!! 😄I considered the idea of opening a Shopify account but I have to pay monthly fees which are too expensive. I don't have any audience that can buy my stuff. Also, my not allowed to use many social media platforms like tik tok or youtube aside from Instagram that is all. So I am really limited on the number of things I can do, and I am struggling to figure out on what platform I can use that is the cheapest and can bring me the audience. Marketing and advertising take too much time to do on my own and I barely have $50 to invest in a platform. Please, What would you recommend?😥
Hi! I saw this article which I think might be helpful for you in terms of choosing which marketplace to sell your stickers/stationeries on: litcommerce.com/blog/top-marketplaces-for-selling-products/ Etsy might be a great choice for you but I agree that Etsy fees might eat up a lot of your profits (and so are other marketplaces so make sure to price your products correctly) so this decision really depends on you. I would suggest do a side-by-side comparison on the pros and cons of selling in each platform. Hope this helps! Good luck!! You got this!! ❤️
@@CreativeHiveCo Mei, I can not tell you how helpful you are. I've been struggling really hard and stressing so much that it is affecting my mental health. A lot depends on my business, and I must satisfy many people for me to continue this shop of mine. From the bottom of my heart and with all the words that I know, thank you so so much, Mei. ❤
You're SO welcome! And I'm so happy I'm able to help you!! ❤️ You got this!! I believe in you!! ❤️
With Shopify I always had to drive traffic to it. Since I didn’t know how to drive traffic and I couldn’t even figure out how to post my items I lost money on it.
Hi Lynne! It can take some time to drive traffic to your own website but it's totally worth it. Have you already seen my free workshop? I really think you're going to learn a lot from it in terms of marketing your brand. Here's the link in case you want to register: bit.ly/3EGGC47 You got this! ❤️
Thanks for sharing!!!!
Thank you so much for watching! ❤️
Can you provide a listing of all the listing.
Sure! Here's the list, but it would also be best to go through the full video for some insights on each platform. Thanks for watching!
1. Shopify
2. Etsy
3. Amazon
4. Facebook Marketplace
5. Postmark
6. Faire
7. Abound
8. Tundra
9. Ebay
10. Goimagine
Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.
~ Henry David Thoreau
Thank you
You're most welcome!! ❤️
can we sell on these websites you mentioned apart from ettsy and amazon from india??
Hi! I'm not very familiar with each platform's country restrictions so you may want to check their websites or customer service for that info.
Hey I just got Etsy and Etsy seller and I type my password and it says it’s wrong 😢
Sorry to hear you're having trouble! Double-check that your caps lock isn't on and try resetting your password if needed. If the issue persists, Etsy support can help sort it out. Good luck!
Cant sell anything anyway what's point
I know you can sell something. Believe in yourself! I know there's a winning product out there that's waiting for you. If you need some helpful resources, you can check out the links below from my blog to serve as a guide. You can do this!! 🎉🎉
www.creativehiveco.com/introvert-heres-how-to-sell-your-products-selling-skills-tips/
www.creativehiveco.com/how-to-sell-your-products-to-your-email-list/
www.creativehiveco.com/how-to-find-confidence-to-run-your-business-and-sell-your-products/
www.creativehiveco.com/write-copy-that-sells/
www.creativehiveco.com/how-to-start-a-lucrative-handmade-business-as-a-teenager/
Beautiful 😊😊
Thank you so much for watching!! ❤️
Stay away from Etsy trust me. They will cancel your account for no reason. And charge you!!
Oh no, not the dreaded Etsy woes! :(
@@CreativeHiveCo stay away!!!!!!!!!
So trueeee
Anyone got suggestions for which one is best for handmade incense!? 😅
Hi! If you can, I highly recommend having your own website and Shopify is a great choice for a reliable and user-friendly website builder platform. 😊
What about Bonanza?
Not familiar with that one yet but you can the reviews here for reference: www.trustpilot.com/review/bonanza.com
Question- have you actually interacted with TUNdra yourself ? I did based on your recommendation and it was the worst experience ever . Zero stars. There are so any scam complaints online, I’m disgusted you would recommend this company.
Hi! I'm sorry you had a bad experience with Tundra. I've included it in the list because I think that it's worth checking out and I've heard some pretty good reviews about it too.
@@CreativeHiveCo not to be too blunt BUT reading / hearing reviews is NOT exactly personal experience to pass onto your viewers. Pls stick to things you have experienced yourself so as not to lose your followers.
@~VASHTI7~ I had a terrible experience based on her recommendation then I looked up reviews ... surprised she would recommend them in the first place. Wasted hours and who knows where my personal info is now 🤬
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She did mention to personally do research beforehand. 🧐
@@foxyauragems6146 you are unloading on this lady for your experience? Who does that? She is only advising of different platforms someone can sell on. not that you wouldn't have any problems. Check the energy you put out to others bc you will get it back magnified.
I just found out Tundra will be shutting down on July 28
Oh no! 😧 Thank you for sharing!
Goimagine is working from Pakistan? Because Etsy is not working here?
Hi! I'm not sure about the locations that GoImagine is available but you can reach out to their Customer Support to check if they're also available (or have plans of being available) in Pakistan. Here's the like to their Contact page: goimagine.com/contact 🙂
a worth watching channel, very inspiring and thanks for sharing wonderful videos. Subbed and liked ! a fellow creator ^^+
Thank you so much Yasin!! ❤️ ❤️
Tundra’s Closing and Lawsuit Against Faire
Thank you for watching!
What about wix
Hi Nicole! I'm not really very familiar with how Wix perfoms so I highly suggest you check online reviews first in case you're considering on using it.
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Thank you for watching!
What about Mercari. I do great there!
Hi! I'm glad you're doing great at Mercari! I just think it's not so much for handmade items. People who shop here are most likely looking for deals and will more likely try to haggle and won't appreciate the pricing for handmade items.
Tundra is shutting down on 17 July 2023
Thank you so much for sharing this info, Betty!
Pinterest?
Hi Benny! I have a separate video for Pinterest here: ruclips.net/video/VB4lJ2vJm5I/видео.html Enjoy! 😊
I sell more in Amazon
That's nice!! ❤️
What about mecari?
Hi! It depends on what you're selling. While it could work, I just think people who shop there are most likely looking for deals and will more likely try to haggle and won't appreciate the pricing for handmade items.
I sell on ko-fi
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Tundra shut down!
Thank you for sharing this! Faire is another great alternative. 😊
Tundra is closing down this month. They will be no more,I m leaving this comment here,it would save someone's time.
I wanted not online
Thank you for watching!
Is there anyone who will sell your homemade products for you? Judy….
Hi Judy! Unless you hire someone, it would be you who will sell and market your products to your ideal customers especially in the beginning.
Etsy sucks!
Not a big fan of having Etsy as the main and only source of income too.
Do you think I'd be able to use goimagine in south africa?
And thank you so much for this video, I've been wanting to open a crochet business and I didnt quite know how to go about it, you're extremely helpful. I'll try to grow a larger following on tik tok and insta so that people know I exist so it's easier to make sales, thanks again Mei :)
Thank you so much for watching Cade!! ❤️ I would suggest to reach out to GoImagine to verify if they're available in South Africa. Here's the link to their Customer Support for reference: goimagine.com/contact Good luck to you and your crochet business!! ❤️
I wish GoImagine was available in the UK 😔
Feel free to check out the other options too. 😊😊 I highly recommend building your own website. If you really want to scale your business, having your own website is your best option.
Thanks 🙏 so much for sharing these information ❤, how about snap chat, or instagram TikTok do you think these also good 😊, I am new to these field but I would love to hear from you as expert. Thanks 🙏 again
Each has its unique strengths depending on your goals and target audience. However, I highly recommend having your own website as well. It acts as your central hub online where you have full control over your content and brand, and you can direct your audience there to learn more about you and your work. It also gives you a professional presence that enhances your credibility in the field.
Thank you for the content and it helps a lot from @sashagutay
www.youtube.com/@sashagutay
Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you
You're most welcome, Aida!! Thank you for watching! ❤️