Oh my gosh, Shawna. I'm no longer a beginner but I still like to watch your videos because you are so encouraging - and sometimes I need that. I was laughing at the "dumb designs" riff. I let doubt hold me back far too often. So you've inspired me. I'm adding to my to-do list to "create 3 dumb designs". Hear me out. I recently heard one of my favorite authors say that part of his process to make sure he writes every single day, is to "write 2 crappy pages". He said it makes the task of writing less daunting, and he almost always ends up writing some great content after he gets started. -- Thanks for always being so inspiring and encouraging. You have a gift, Teacher! -Danielle
LOVE THIS Danielle! I might wind up quoting you in a future video! Really love that! It is so true! It keeps you consistent and does make the task less daunting... and over time you are sure to improve with each dumb design with that consistency!
This is me! I've been an artist most of my life. I love to be organized in my studio to save time in finding the supplies I need to do projects, but because the ideas are always flowing and I feel the need to start the idea while it's fresh in my mind the ADD circle begins and I tend to loose focus on the bigger side of picture of success. Daily tasks written down the night before sets me up for success the next day.
Yes! I recently posted something that I thought was "silly" and sort of odd, and it caught on. Taking creative risks in this business can reap some huge rewards. Awesome video, Shawna, once again!
Hi Shawna. I've been watching your videos since you started. And what I love about you is your honesty when presenting yourself. You always make me laugh with funny comments about yourself and your designs. Great work!
Awww! Thank you so much!! And LOL! I remember when I started I just felt like everyone successful must have just had some magic ability... I am glad that by sharing my LACK of magical ability it makes the journey just a little bit easier!
Love this video as usual!! Please consider making a vid of you making seo for a brand new listing. It would be amazing to see you go step by step from your title photo, title, description, and tags to see how you would optimise your listing. I think it would help all of us tremendously!!!
Love this so much Shawna!! Thank you ❤ I’ve been doing this a while and you’re 100% right. So glad I watch your channel. You’re the best!! I love the etsy phrases in the comments 😂 lol!! Tucker ❤❤❤😂 xx
You are very awesome for having your own Etsy shop, but making a video to help out other people. Bravo to you my friend. And , I might add, your hair is very beautiful. Have a wonderful day .
Can you do a video on how to use a purchased mockup (or self-created) and put your design on it, then get it ready to go onto Printify? Smart Etsy sellers know how to use POD tools.
Hi Shawna! Love this video. I had hoped to join the chat during your video but I am enjoying my summer so much that I forgot it was Wednesday yesterday!!! I saw in the chat that you are still planning on doing something special for 4Q. I am all in!! I can't wait!
Hey Jennifer! Summer Days!!!! They are so good!!!! I am so glad you are enjoying it! In the chat some of our friends were asking about the membership and so I said we will be getting it started just in time to stock our shops for Q4 together! I will send more info soon!
Hey there! Thank you! I run ads on everything but if I would tell me first year self to run them only on things that were working! I had too many NOT market researched designs! Hope this helps!
I enjoy your content. Can you do an in depth vidoe on everbee and how you find new niches with it? It is a pricey investment and I want to make sure I do it right if I invest in it.
Hey there! I am so glad you are enjoying my videos and finding them helpful! I am starting a membership group in August and I will send you the link if you want more info... still getting evreything together but more info coming soon!
There are so many people who talk about their successful’ Etsy shops and give out advice but I never see a link in the bio of their own Etsy shop? Where is your link please? Also you have not designed that cartoon character you have just selected it from the website - so what about copyright? A little confused?
Hi there! Thanks so much for watching the video and taking a minute to leave a comment! Yes!,,, you will notice many RUclipsrs sharing their Etsy journey don't share their shop names. I always so wished they would as I was so eager to learn from their example! I came to understand that this is because this would send a lot of traffic to the shop which would normally be a wonderful thing if that traffic were likely to be purchasing a shirt. But with a channel like this most of the traffic would be clicking around the store looking for examples instead of making a purchase. This would hurt the shops conversion rate (the percentage of people who click in and purchase) and as a result the shop could drop in ranking, be less visible in search results, and have decreased sales. Hope that all makes sense! But I am happy to share lots of my numbers, data, experiment findings, and strategies I use so that you can implement them in your own shop. You can use sites like Creative Fabrica or in this video I used Kittl AI which gives you permission to use their graphics for resale on physical products. I don't have a dedicated video on this just yet but C.U.Online and Cassiy Johnson have excellent dedicated videos. You might want to do a search for Creative Fabrica on their RUclips channels to find the videos so you can brush up and know more about that specifically! Hope this helps!
Hey Simply Shawna , really nice video ! I was wondering if I could help you with more Quality Editing in your videos , make a highly engaging Thumbnail and also help you with the overall youtube strategy and growth to grow your channel ! Pls let me know what do you think ?
Interesting... Where I work part-time to help finance my Print on Demand activities. I noticed a customer who wears a Teeshirt with the words:- "Wierd Parents Build Character". I wonder how many permutations of this Wierd theme there actually are? This is the first time I have seen a variant of that anywhere.😊 By the way I live in England, so perhaps not really in the mainstream Teeshirt wearing environment. 😊
Good Morning Shawna, I went to purchase your general niche guide and there is nowhere to enter the code you gave me in the Q4 guide. Does it not work on that one?
Hey Shawna I have a question, once you pick a niche (sports mom for instance) do you recommend having all items in your shop centered around that one niche ?
Hey there! I like the general niche approach! So I have numerous niches in my shop and have really focused in on a couple of them that I have gotten traction in. Sending a video that might helps! ruclips.net/video/zz-4QKaRElI/видео.html
Heyy shawna, amazing video really informative, but i think because of your thumbnail it doesn't reach the more people that it has capability, i am thumbnail designer , i can increase your ctr, if you want free sample reply me
Hi Shawna, i started my etsy shop since end of april and had no sale so far, maybe due to only 46 listings(7 of them has 0 views), I've created plenty of the "innovative" designs using the design strategy you shared, but still not getting any sales.. feeling frustrated and sad :(
Hey there! Congrats on getting started! And I know 46 listings FEELS like SO MUCH!!! It is sluggish and slow going work at the beginning.... BUT I didn't have any sales at around 46 listings either! And I have bunches of listings in my shop right now at this very minute with zero views! I am sending you encouraging vibes through this computer screen right now! It is hard but it is worth it! I'm also sending a video that I think is perfect for you right now! ruclips.net/video/glxwCE5LW4Y/видео.html
That was a really interesting video to watch. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am a graphic designer, but i've never tried my luck selling online. And I am watching a lot of videos about POD to get an idea, before i start. You have a new subscriber to your channel. By the way, Many people say that Etsy is not beginner- friendly. Especially when you need another printing partner to fulfill your tshirt orders. I don't want to get into such trouble of customer service. I want the easiest way possible. what websites platforms do you suggests for beginners to start? And what does printify does exactly?
@@jonathanwilliams3846 Jonathan,, not sure what I said in this video that gave you scam vibes. Just sharing my experience and my journey with you and sincerely wishing you all the success in whatever small business you decide to put your energy into.
Shawna, I so wish you would talk about companies like Shein and Temu stealing every best-selling design on etsy. They're also no longer just taking the design--they just copy the entire mockup along with it. How can we prevent this? What can we do about it?
I do not agree with any excuse to get someone’s idea because that is theirs originally and deserves respect. I am more on the side of creating something new. Anyway, I see your channel for other great tips. Thanks.
Procrastinating etsy sellers binge watch etsy videos
😂😂😂😂
I'm laughing out loud!!!!!!!!! Get listing you!!!!!
HAHAHAHA SOOO TRUE!!!
😂😂right i should totally be working but i keep watching videos
Dang I just got called out 😂
Tired but determined Etsy sellers build great coffees 😂
LOL! I read this as I drink my morning coffee and work on my shop! HAHA
Oh my gosh, Shawna. I'm no longer a beginner but I still like to watch your videos because you are so encouraging - and sometimes I need that. I was laughing at the "dumb designs" riff. I let doubt hold me back far too often. So you've inspired me. I'm adding to my to-do list to "create 3 dumb designs". Hear me out. I recently heard one of my favorite authors say that part of his process to make sure he writes every single day, is to "write 2 crappy pages". He said it makes the task of writing less daunting, and he almost always ends up writing some great content after he gets started. -- Thanks for always being so inspiring and encouraging. You have a gift, Teacher! -Danielle
LOVE THIS Danielle! I might wind up quoting you in a future video! Really love that! It is so true! It keeps you consistent and does make the task less daunting... and over time you are sure to improve with each dumb design with that consistency!
This is me! I've been an artist most of my life. I love to be organized in my studio to save time in finding the supplies I need to do projects, but because the ideas are always flowing and I feel the need to start the idea while it's fresh in my mind the ADD circle begins and I tend to loose focus on the bigger side of picture of success. Daily tasks written down the night before sets me up for success the next day.
You got this Connie!
Yes! I recently posted something that I thought was "silly" and sort of odd, and it caught on. Taking creative risks in this business can reap some huge rewards. Awesome video, Shawna, once again!
Love it!!!!! Whooo hooo! Congrats!
Therapeutic!!! lol lol you make my day !
I'm so glad!
Hi Shawna. I've been watching your videos since you started. And what I love about you is your honesty when presenting yourself. You always make me laugh with funny comments about yourself and your designs. Great work!
Awww! Thank you so much!! And LOL! I remember when I started I just felt like everyone successful must have just had some magic ability... I am glad that by sharing my LACK of magical ability it makes the journey just a little bit easier!
I just love the tips from Tucker! I love how you always tie it all together.
Thanks Cindy! They are always fun for me to put together!
Love this video as usual!! Please consider making a vid of you making seo for a brand new listing. It would be amazing to see you go step by step from your title photo, title, description, and tags to see how you would optimise your listing. I think it would help all of us tremendously!!!
Hey there! Great suggestion! In the mean time you might find this one helpful! ruclips.net/video/ImzOb6eup5Y/видео.html
Consistent etsy sellers build their legacy
Yes! Let's build that legacy!
Love this so much Shawna!! Thank you ❤ I’ve been doing this a while and you’re 100% right. So glad I watch your channel. You’re the best!!
I love the etsy phrases in the comments 😂
lol!! Tucker ❤❤❤😂 xx
Thank you! ❤❤❤. And me too! Everyone is coming up with such great ones!
You are very awesome for having your own Etsy shop, but making a video to help out other people.
Bravo to you my friend. And , I might add, your hair is very beautiful. Have a wonderful day .
Thank you so much!
@@shawnalynn2083 you are very welcome !
Thank you, Shawna, for another fabulous video!! I went ahead and signed up for the membership to learn more!!
Yay, thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed this video and I am really looking forward to launching the membership!
Can you do a video on how to use a purchased mockup (or self-created) and put your design on it, then get it ready to go onto Printify? Smart Etsy sellers know how to use POD tools.
Hey there Cow Girl Jane! This is a great idea for a video topic!
@@shawnalynn2083 Thank you, appreciate your response and will watch for one like this.
Hi Shawna! Love this video. I had hoped to join the chat during your video but I am enjoying my summer so much that I forgot it was Wednesday yesterday!!! I saw in the chat that you are still planning on doing something special for 4Q. I am all in!! I can't wait!
Hey Jennifer! Summer Days!!!! They are so good!!!! I am so glad you are enjoying it! In the chat some of our friends were asking about the membership and so I said we will be getting it started just in time to stock our shops for Q4 together! I will send more info soon!
Original Etsy sellers build bestsellers! Love the video!❤
Thank you! And I love the way you filled i the blanks!
Thank you!!!! Always great explanations!!
Glad you liked it!!!! Thank you so much for the kind words!
Great video! First time on your channel and this was very helpful! New sub here
Hey there! I am so glad yo found this one helpful! I try to do a video like this one once a month! I hope they help so much!
This was awesome! Thank you!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much for this!! I am learning from your videos and it has given me so much hope in trying to make it!!! ❤
You are so welcome! I am rooting for you!
Kisses and hugs from a grateful subscriber! 💜🌿😀
You're the best! Thank you!
Thanks for ideas ..Rodger South Africa
You are so welcome! Thank you so much for tuning in!
True esty seller's build everything!!
Love it!
Determined Etsy sellers build freedom…
Love it!
Successful Etsy seller build big bank balances
YAAASSS! Love it!
Shawna, do you use ads for all your new listings or just select ones? I never tire of your channel. ❤
Hey there! Thank you! I run ads on everything but if I would tell me first year self to run them only on things that were working! I had too many NOT market researched designs! Hope this helps!
I enjoy your content. Can you do an in depth vidoe on everbee and how you find new niches with it? It is a pricey investment and I want to make sure I do it right if I invest in it.
How are you Shawna I’m just getting started. Do you offer any consulting services? Really need it please thank you ❤
Hey there! I am so glad you are enjoying my videos and finding them helpful! I am starting a membership group in August and I will send you the link if you want more info... still getting evreything together but more info coming soon!
Yes please do. Shawna there is someone on Instagram with your profile and is offering services. Sad world Keep up the good work Shawna
There are so many people who talk about their successful’ Etsy shops and give out advice but I never see a link in the bio of their own Etsy shop? Where is your link please? Also you have not designed that cartoon character you have just selected it from the website - so what about copyright? A little confused?
Hi there! Thanks so much for watching the video and taking a minute to leave a comment! Yes!,,, you will notice many RUclipsrs sharing their Etsy journey don't share their shop names. I always so wished they would as I was so eager to learn from their example! I came to understand that this is because this would send a lot of traffic to the shop which would normally be a wonderful thing if that traffic were likely to be purchasing a shirt. But with a channel like this most of the traffic would be clicking around the store looking for examples instead of making a purchase. This would hurt the shops conversion rate (the percentage of people who click in and purchase) and as a result the shop could drop in ranking, be less visible in search results, and have decreased sales. Hope that all makes sense! But I am happy to share lots of my numbers, data, experiment findings, and strategies I use so that you can implement them in your own shop.
You can use sites like Creative Fabrica or in this video I used Kittl AI which gives you permission to use their graphics for resale on physical products. I don't have a dedicated video on this just yet but C.U.Online and Cassiy Johnson have excellent dedicated videos. You might want to do a search for Creative Fabrica on their RUclips channels to find the videos so you can brush up and know more about that specifically! Hope this helps!
How do you make a listing with sibling and toddler, or Mr and Mrs
Hey there! This video might help you!
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Thanks for watching the premiere with us!
Hungry Etsy sellers build resources.
Hey Simply Shawna , really nice video ! I was wondering if I could help you with more Quality Editing in your videos , make a highly engaging Thumbnail and also help you with the overall youtube strategy and growth to grow your channel ! Pls let me know what do you think ?
Patience Etsy Sellers Build Passionate Profitable Shops!❤
Yes!! Bonus points to you for the alliteration! LOL
Innovative Etsy sellers build empires. 🎉
LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!
Being creative lessens the chances of getting suspended 😊
Love it!
Interesting... Where I work part-time to help finance my Print on Demand activities. I noticed a customer who wears a Teeshirt with the words:- "Wierd Parents Build Character". I wonder how many permutations of this Wierd theme there actually are? This is the first time I have seen a variant of that anywhere.😊 By the way I live in England, so perhaps not really in the mainstream Teeshirt wearing environment. 😊
@@terencegibbins3894 love that! Didn’t even think to do weird parents build character, but that’s so perfect!
Persistent etsy sellers build the best shops 😊
Yes they do!
Good Morning Shawna, I went to purchase your general niche guide and there is nowhere to enter the code you gave me in the Q4 guide. Does it not work on that one?
Thank you, Shawna, do I need to disclose the graphics created with Kittl Ai for my Etsy listing?
Hey there! Yes! With the new update they did to there house rules they let us know they want this disclosed in you description. Hope this helps!
This is the best video I’ve seen for this sort of thing! Thank you! I’m newly inspired!!
Awesome! Thank you!
Hey Shawna I have a question, once you pick a niche (sports mom for instance) do you recommend having all items in your shop centered around that one niche ?
Hey there! I like the general niche approach! So I have numerous niches in my shop and have really focused in on a couple of them that I have gotten traction in. Sending a video that might helps! ruclips.net/video/zz-4QKaRElI/видео.html
Wow I love this I just found you here now this was very interesting and lots of help thank you xx
Welcome to the channel! I am so glad you found this one helpful!
Creative Etsy Sellers Build Profits
Love it Mary!!!
Heyy shawna, amazing video really informative, but i think because of your thumbnail it doesn't reach the more people that it has capability, i am thumbnail designer , i can increase your ctr, if you want free sample reply me
Hi Shawna, i started my etsy shop since end of april and had no sale so far, maybe due to only 46 listings(7 of them has 0 views), I've created plenty of the "innovative" designs using the design strategy you shared, but still not getting any sales.. feeling frustrated and sad :(
Hey there! Congrats on getting started! And I know 46 listings FEELS like SO MUCH!!! It is sluggish and slow going work at the beginning.... BUT I didn't have any sales at around 46 listings either! And I have bunches of listings in my shop right now at this very minute with zero views! I am sending you encouraging vibes through this computer screen right now! It is hard but it is worth it! I'm also sending a video that I think is perfect for you right now! ruclips.net/video/glxwCE5LW4Y/видео.html
@@shawnalynn2083 Shawna, thank you so much for your encouragement !!😢😢 i will not give up until i found something is working for me😢
@@shawnalynn2083 Thank you Shawna !!
That was a really interesting video to watch. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am a graphic designer, but i've never tried my luck selling online. And I am watching a lot of videos about POD to get an idea, before i start. You have a new subscriber to your channel. By the way, Many people say that Etsy is not beginner- friendly. Especially when you need another printing partner to fulfill your tshirt orders. I don't want to get into such trouble of customer service. I want the easiest way possible. what websites platforms do you suggests for beginners to start? And what does printify does exactly?
Consistent Etsy sellers build followers
Love it Laurie!
Patient Etsy sellers get their first sale after months and months... (I hope)
I am rooting for you John!
fathers day is around the corner? Sunday, June 16, 2024
Hey there! I filmed this shortly before Father's Day. It usually takes me about two weeks to get them posted after filming.
Now this video was an amazing idea for people new to pod!! Super duper helpful 👍
Glad it was helpful! Wishing you so much success!
Love Tucker's take. ❤ I love your videos.
Thank you! And I love that you appreciate those Tucker takes!
Excited Etsy sellers build the best designs because of Shawna!
Thanks Shawna for this great video that’s helping me figure out this design stuff! 😅
LOL! I love it Sara! I am so glad you enjoyed this one!
@@shawnalynn2083🎉❤☺️
its a scam
@@jonathanwilliams3846 Jonathan,, not sure what I said in this video that gave you scam vibes. Just sharing my experience and my journey with you and sincerely wishing you all the success in whatever small business you decide to put your energy into.
Shawna, I so wish you would talk about companies like Shein and Temu stealing every best-selling design on etsy. They're also no longer just taking the design--they just copy the entire mockup along with it. How can we prevent this? What can we do about it?
I do not agree with any excuse to get someone’s idea because that is theirs originally and deserves respect. I am more on the side of creating something new. Anyway, I see your channel for other great tips. Thanks.
Awesome! Thank you so much 😊
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
I must say, I'm thoroughly impressed. Bravo!
Thanks so much!