I was super excited to open my shop but literally has zero views and zero traffic in the past 2 days, I create book-inspired digital posters mostly about fantasy books, I read and try to generate the picture which is in my head... 😄 https://elenafaeart.etsy.com
Hi! I’m new to Etsy and recently started making digital products for healthcare students & academics (study tools, templates, planners, etc.). I’m hoping to branch out into other areas too over time.
I also made a few healthcare-themed Mother’s Day cards for the holiday. I’ve been getting some views, but no sales yet, so I was wondering if anyone had advice for new Etsy sellers starting out? Things like improving listings, getting traffic, or building trust as a new shop would really help.
Thank you!
Hello,
I am relatively new on Etsy. About 3 - 4 weeks. I have never sold anything on Etsy before. I'm currently selling premium digital printables—journals, gifts, planners, and products that help people feel something or get their life together. But I feel as if I'm doing terribly. I currently only have 16 listings. I'm a one-man shop. I create the products, do the SEO, and everything else. So I'm going as fast as I can ☺️. I will continue to put up product listings. I also have a social media account on Pinterest to help me drive traffic to my products and I plan to expand in the near future to other social media platforms as well. However whatever I'm doing I don't think that it's working because my stats are always very low. I will insert a picture somewhere on here so you guys can see. Do you have any advice for me on how I can bring my stats up? Or perhaps how I could stand out as a digital seller and compete on a profitable level? As of right now, I'm barely even getting views let alone sales. I've tried adhering to etsy's SEO recommendations but they seem to be to no avail. I've also tried different styles of thumbnails to no avail. Thanks in advance.
Hey everyone, I’m starting digital selling on Etsy. I know I might be a bit late and the competition is really high now, but I’m planning to go all in and take it seriously.
I had a few questions and would really appreciate advice from experienced sellers:
My product is religious activities, a tracker
Any tips or real experiences would help a lot. Thanks in advance! 🙌
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/4502375952/floral-grandma-wall-art-blessed-to-be
Please let me know what I can improve on or any criticism.
- Is this audience I'm trying to target even on Etsy?
- Is this niche too saturated?
I opened a digital cross stitch pattern shop 2 months ago and I’ve got a few favourites but no sales and I don’t really know many who cross stitch to be like “hey here’s my shop…”
Hi everyone! 👋
My name is Elena, and this is my Etsy shop: https://emelenadesign.etsy.com
I’ve had my shop for about 4 years, but I’ve only become much more active in the last few months. Recently, I’ve been adding new listings almost daily, and I’ve also been trying to stay consistent with Etsy Share & Save on Instagram and Pinterest.
I really want to make my Etsy shop work, but I’m honestly not sure what I might be doing wrong. Right now, I’m only getting a few views and no orders, even though I feel like I’m putting in consistent effort.
I’d love to ask for your honest advice:
Do you think it’s a good idea to sell seamless patterns and Canva templates in the same shop, or could that be confusing for buyers?
Also, if anyone has a moment to take a quick look at my shop, I’d really appreciate feedback on what I could improve, whether it’s my listings, shop presentation, SEO, product focus, pricing, or anything else that stands out.
Thank you so much for your time. I’d truly appreciate any honest advice or constructive criticism. 🙏
So, I opened my etsy about a week ago and I did my first listing yesterday, (will do more in the future) and my niche is digital vintage books because I am huge book nerd and I love them! 💗
Could fellow sellers give me a pep talk or something to boost me up cus I feel a little nervous 😭? Suggestions would also be appreciated :)
And here's the link to my etsy for anyone interested:
Body: Hi everyone, I need some insight on a weird situation.
The Context: A while ago, one of my digital listings was removed due to an IP claim (classic competitor move, as the design was entirely my own original work). To stay safe, I deleted the listing immediately.
The "Mistake": I wanted to be a "good seller" and follow the rules, so I contacted Etsy Live Support. I asked them a very specific question: "I have a store on another platform (Gumroad) where I still host that removed item. If I add my general Gumroad link to my Etsy 'About' section, would that be a policy violation?"
Support’s Response: They basically gave me a formal warning, saying that promoting a storefront that hosts "flagged" content could lead to policy concerns and account risks. After hearing this, I did NOT add any links. I stayed away from it completely.
The Problem: Right after this chat, my sales literally fell off a cliff (see attached screenshot). I haven't changed my SEO, my prices, or my ads. It’s like my shop suddenly became invisible in search results.
My Question: Does Etsy "flag" or shadowban shops that ask "red-flag" questions to support? It feels like simply mentioning a removed item and an external link put me on a manual review/restricted list.
Has anyone experienced a sudden drop in traffic after a sensitive conversation with support? Or is this just a massive coincidence?
Under normal circumstances, I should have made at least $50–$60 in sales by now, but I’ve only made $9. Most of the orders usually came in while I was asleep, but when I woke up, I hadn’t received a single order.
Hey, I’ve been tattooing for a long time and recently started translating some of my fine line work into digital pieces.
One thing I’m a bit unsure about — some of it feels almost too clean, and I’m worried it might come across like AI-generated work, even though it’s all drawn by me.
I can show process videos for some of the pieces, but not everything (I’ve got 70+ designs with different colour variations at this point).
Genuinely curious how it reads from the outside:
Does it feel authentic or “AI-ish”?
Is there anything that breaks the illusion either way?
Hi, I’m selling digital invitations on Etsy and could really use some guidance , I’m a bit confused and would appreciate honest advice.
I’m trying to do this properly without violating any rules, but I also don’t want my designs to look basic or outdated. Any clear advice would really help. Thank you!