Why my Etsy Shop Failed (And How I Fixed It)

After the successful launch of my photographer and digital art business on Etsy, sales suddenly stopped, but why? In this video, we will explore my journey to removing an Etsy store and the steps I discovered and took throughout to get a full-time income from Etsy again.
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[@jessicaa2057]

So glad I found you. I have been selling on Etsy since 2015 (digital art) and I took a break due to personal issues. I was able to make a full time living from my art. Since being back, Etsy is flooded with AI and I can't seem to make many sales anymore. Was thinking of giving up. You just motivated me to keep up with it, thank you.

[@ross_wilson]

Thanks for the comment! It can be frustrating but also so rewarding, there is definitely more on Etsy AI wise but I believe it is largely about making for the market and what they love! I found moving art into the personalized area help improve sales. Keep going and doing what you love :)

[@leftbower1023]

Good video, thank you

[@ross_wilson]

Thanks for the comment! Glad that you liked it :)

[@philosophytoday9433]

Really like your video. I Sell on etsy and most of the youtube is filled with POD, AI art and how to make money with that. I make art using laser and have literally all the issues that you discuss, I make what I like, I do not do trend research . I am really struggling. Thank you for your video. Waiting for more. I feel My art is "useless" to others , Do you provide any service where I can ask questions . Just wanting some help before I give up. Thank you

[@ross_wilson]

Hey, thanks for the comment! AI art is definately the trend at the moment but i find most people are still looking for unique bits or art and handmade. I do have some training and materials coming soon to help start or improve shops (so bit of watch this space) but I wouldn't say your art is ever useless, it might come down to how it's packaged as a listing, SEO photos etc, or it could be that the audience for your art might not be on Etsy but a different platform. I've had products in the past that didn't do well on Etsy but worked better through my own website.

[@axisproductionsltd]

I found Etsy full of scams and bots and not a good place to do business.

[@ross_wilson]

Thanks for the comment, I've found Etsy to be one of the most successful places I've sold but as most platforms there are still scams and bots. I think it will come down to the market that you go into. Most of what I do is personalised so harder for bots as theres more customer interaction.