Could it really be this easy to make an extra $200, $500, or even $1000+
EVERY MONTH on Etsy working only a few hours a week on marketing...
All while still having time
for your loved ones?
The answer is “YES”… And if YOU want to experience the joy and freedom of creating your own handmade products, and learning how to gain more traffic that will lead to more sales on Etsy REGARDLESS of your knowledge of business or technology... then This Will Be The Most Important Letter That You Will Ever Read.
I have some really important questions for you. Think carefully as you answer:
• Have you ever seen someone's product on Etsy that was average (at best), but a whole bunch of sales? And you couldn't figure out why that is possible?
• Are you tired of listing your product, only to have it knocked down to the bottom of the list without getting any page views?
• Can you remember a time when you needed a couple hundred dollars extra at the end of the month, but didn't know how to make it happen?
• Do you find yourself exhausted at the end of the day… only to realize that there is still a list of things you have to do?
• Have you ever created a product that was awesome, but it didn't get many sales and you couldn't figure out why?
• Have you ever felt the need to spend more time with you family, but can't because of how many things you have to do?
• Do you ever find yourself frustrated or overwhelmed with all the different technologies that are out there?
• Do you feel that an extra $1000 per month would change your life in some way?
If you answered "YES" to any of the questions above, then I have some important news for you...
The news is that you are NOT alone.
It's a fact: Two years ago you could list a product on Etsy and get sales because so many people would see it... Now you're lucky to get one or two views with each new listing.
Nearly all sellers are starting to experience this... We invest hours of time and energy into creating products that people would be crazy not to buy... Only to see them sit on our shelves because there's no way to get traffic into our shops.
And what's worse is that you can go to someone else's shop who has created something of much less quality... and for some reason, they have managed to gain more sales than you.
And we don't understand how that is possible.
These types of situations make it easy to feel pessimistic towards Etsy in general, and can lead you to believe that your success merely depends on luck...
But is that the REAL truth?
Is Etsy just one big game of luck?
Or is there a method to the madness?
Why Some Great Products Never Sell... And Why Some Average Products Blow Away The Competition
It's tough to invest time and energy into a product, only to see it sit in your Etsy shop.
But a worse feeling is NOT KNOWING WHY.
When you don't know why, all of these questions start running through your head:
• Is the product really that good?
• Should I take better pictures of it?
• Maybe I should lower the price?
• Should I have changed the colors?
• Would re-listing it increase the views?
I know these questions because I used to ask myself the same things all the time. I used to question how other people became successful on Etsy. I used to question the value of my products and what ways I could change them to make more sales.
But then I realized something. Something that many people will never understand:
• While the color, size, shape, and price of your product are all important... There's something that has even MORE bearing on how many sales you will make.
• There is ONE thing that matters above EVERYTHING ELSE when you are selling products on Etsy. This ONE thing is the difference between making $50 per month and making $500 per month.
Want to know what this one thing is?
Traffic.
Traffic is the one thing that will make or break your Etsy shop. If you have a 1,000 more people go to your store every single day, you are bound to get more sales because of the numbers.
You might be surprised how I learned this...
How I Used Etsy To Quit BOTH My Jobs And Spend More Time With My Family
February 18, 2007. That was the first day that I joined Etsy. Up to that point, I was working two jobs and trying to sell my art on the side through galleries, boutiques, and weekend arts and crafts shows.
It was exhausting.
The majority of my days (weekdays and weekends), I was working. I didn't have much time for my family or my friends. My wife and I were feeling stressed, as we had less time for each other than we'd ever had in our 7 years of being together
And do you know the worst part?
We were never getting ahead.
Every month was a challenge. I was working over 70 hours each week... and while we had enough to pay the bills, there was little to nothing left at the end of the month.
I felt like I was spinning my wheels, but going nowhere.
I soon realized that this was not the life I wanted.
I wanted to have the freedom to work from where I wanted, when I wanted.
I wanted to spend more time with my wife and not have to worry about paying next month’s bills.
Above all… I just wanted to live my dream and work for myself selling my art. And that wasn’t going to happen when I was working all day and night.
So fast forward to December 18th, 2007. By this point, I had quit BOTH of my jobs and took control of my life. I had even hired my good friend (who was out of work) to help me with my Christmas orders from....
...you guessed it...
Etsy!!
This was when I realized that my dream of being a full-time artist was coming true. I can't explain in words what an amazing feeling that was (and still is!). And it was all made possible because of my success on Etsy. Visit My Etsy Shop
I had learned a secret that people never discover.... I had learned how to drive lots and lots of traffic to my Etsy shop.
Why 95% of People Are Failing on Etsy
The majority of people who fail on Etsy fail for one reason… they don’t have enough traffic going to their shop.
If you’re struggling with driving traffic, I have some good news…
It’s NOT your fault.
All of these different technologies can be overwhelming to just start using… (not to mention actually learning the strategies behind them).
And I know how difficult it is to balance a job, a family, and trying to do Etsy on top of all of that.
Plus, Etsy can get very frustrating… especially if you haven’t seen many sales from it.
Sometimes it can feel hopeless…. Like there isn’t any way to learn how to build traffic to your Etsy shop… And even if there was a way, there isn’t enough time to learn how to do it…
Well, I have some GREAT news for you.
What if I told you it’s possible to learn EVERYTHING that I’ve done to make over 1,500 sales on Etsy?
Best of all… what if I told you that you can learn all of this by only investing 45 minutes per day on marketing?
Would you be able to spend 45 minutes per day if it would lead to an extra $300, $500 or even $1500 per month?
If so… this might be your lucky day.
I’ve spent hours packing EVERYTHING I know into these three ebooks. Each book starts at the basics of each site… teaching you simply how to sign up and navigate through the site. As they get more in depth, I explain some of the strategies I’ve used to drive over 300,000 visitors through my Etsy shop in the past 2 years.
Each book is packed full of screen shots and step-by-step examples so that even my self professed "internet illiterate" friend can implement this information.
In the HMU Guide to Twitter you'll learn:
Why Twitter is
considered a “marketing weapon” that allows you to
target customers who are already ready to buy.
The basic Twitter
lingo that will fast forward your learning curve so you can be a pro on
Twitter from day one.
The one thing that
makes Twitter totally different than ANY other social network out there.
Why Twitter is
sweeping the nation right now and has grown over 1300% in the last year.
A step-by-step, copy
and paste strategy that will get you 1,000 targeted followers within
your first thirty days on Twitter.
Ways that you can
track different conversations… so you stay up-to-date on the
latest trends happening on Etsy.
A service that allows
you to spend 15 minutes on Twitter… but lets you tweet at
all different times during the day so you can build relationships and
promote your products throughout the entire day.
Different websites
that allow you to track each link you send out so you know how
effective your messages are… This teaches you EXACTLY which
of your products people are most interested in.
If you follow the basic steps in this book, I GUARANTEE you will reach 1000 targeted followers in 30 days. That means every time you have something to say (or a product to promote) it will go out to 1000 of your friends online. Don’t you think your sales would increase if 1000 people saw a link to your Etsy shop consistently?
In the HMU Guide to Facebook you'll learn:
Why Facebook is the
most viral site ever created and how you can use this to make your
friends want to promote your products for you.
Basic Facebook terms
that will get you up to speed so you understand everything on the site
from day one.
The difference
between a Fan Page and a Facebook Group and why one of them is much
better for your business.
The step-by-step
guide to adding your Etsy mini to your Facebook profile so each time
your friends view your profile, they see your Etsy products.
The step-by-step
guide to setting up a Fan Page that allows your friends and past
customers to talk about your products… this gives you more
ideas for future products and allows you to build a deep relationship
with customers that will keep them coming back.
What Facebook
Insights are and how you can use them to know EXACTLY who your customer
base is so that you know how to write targeted messages.
In the HMU Guide to Blogging you'll learn:
How I’ve
been able to get over 500,000 page views and 300,000 visitors on my
blogs in two short years.
A list of ten things
I’ve written about that have spiked the number of visitors I
get… so you’ll never be searching for content to
come up with ever again.
The different options
to start a blog and why Blogger is the best service out there for
people on Etsy.
An easy step-by-step
process that allows you to put a custom background on your
blog… without ever having to know any sort of
“code” or “technical
knowledge.” Just follow the screenshots!
A guide to adding
your Etsy mini to your blog so all of your readers see exactly what
products you have to offer.
A hidden strategy
that allows you to totally customize your “About”
page so you don’t have to use the standard Goggle
template… this allows people to get a much deeper
understanding of who you are and why they should buy from you.
Free strategies I use
to promote my blog across different websites.
The step-by-step
process to creating an RSS feed for your blog that will allow your
readers to subscribe to your site and be notified every single time you
update it.
How to install the
blog “follower widget” that shows who has been
visiting your site… This creates social proof so people know
that others are reading your site, too.
My 20 quick tips for
blogging success that I’ve learned over the past two years.
A list of commonly
asked questions people email me about blogging.
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Here's my rock-solid Guarantee to YOU Even though the facts are on my side, I've done my research and I'm confident that Handmadeology University is the ultimate resource to help you gain more traffic to your Etsy shop. Even though I'm confident it's worth every single penny...I don't want you to take my word for it. I just want you to give it a chance - so I'm willing to let you try it out 100% risk free. Because I'm confident that implementing the strategies taught through these books will give you a HUGE advantage on Etsy, I'm willing to guarantee it in two different ways:
Guarantee #2 If I update any of the Handmadeology University books with fresh content or new techniques on how to become a better Etsy seller, I'll give you them for FREE. That's right, free updates to Handmadeology University for the life of the product. Simply email me your receipt when the new books come out and I'll send them to you. |
I’m very, very confident in these books. If you are dissatisfied with the books or the site for any reason, shoot me an email within the first 30 days and I’ll give you 100% of your money back.
PLUS – I’ll let you keep the books. Consider it my gift to you for trying it out. :-)
BONUS - Two MORE Books That Will Help You Market Your Etsy Shop!
Those first three books full of awesome content... I wanted to add two more books that give over-the-top value. First is a problem many people struggle with: time management.
I understand how hard time management can be, especially when you have a job, spouse, family, and a dozen other things that are taking up your time.
I wanted to give you this book that highlights some of the time management tips I learned when I was working both jobs and doing Etsy on the side.
The HMU Guide to Time Management includes:
Why starting small is
the only way to lead to BIG changes in your life
How to build a
routine that keeps you on task EVERY single week
A tip that is proven
to make your days more productive, less stressed, and will let you go
to bed at night relaxed because you've accomplished so much.
How you can use
Google Alerts to notify you ANYTIME your name or your shop is mentioned
anywhere online.
How an RSS reader
allows you to read dozens of blogs in a matters of minutes.
Why iGoogle is an
AMAZING site that can aggregate all of your "need to know" information
into on area online... that you can access from anywhere in the world.
A website that will
update your blog, Facebook status, and Twitter account all with the
click of one button.
But that’s not it. I also wanted to add a book about Analytics. Using Analytics takes a bit of technical knowledge... but after I teach it to you, you'll see how it can be one of the most POWERFUL tools your Etsy shop can possible have.
The HMU Guide to Google Analytics includes:
Why Analytics is the
GREATEST thing you can have after you've established consistent traffic
to your Etsy shop.
How you can learn
EXACTLY who your customer demographic is so you know who to craft your
marketing messages.
How you can figure
out the top websites that drive traffic to your Etsy shop... This way
you know where to focus your energy.
How to interpret your
statistics so you know what pages are most effective on your site.
Even MORE Bonuses For YOU
- Monthly Coaching Calls - Twice per month members will have access to a coaching call with me. During this call we will discuss the latest trends in building traffic and will set goals for the following weeks. These group coaching calls are designed to keep each member focused on building their Etsy shop to the level they dream of
- Private "Members Only" Forum - The "Members Only" forum allows are members to gather and meet one another. It's a place you can use to reach out if you have questions, connect with other successful sellers, and even ask for help promoting your products when you need a little boost in traffic.
- Podcasts with uber successful Etsy Sellers - Every so often I'll have the opportunity to interview someone who is just killing it in the Etsy world. These podcasts are of TREMENDOUS value because I get to pick the brains of some of the brightest sellers out there... and YOU get to hear the exact strategies they are using to build their Etsy shops.
- Live Q&A sessions with actual members of our site - Once or twice a month I will call up a lucky member to profile them. We'll go over a critique of their Etsy shop and discuss new ways they can drive traffic. Many of the things we discuss can be applied directly to what you are doing. There are currently over 8 hours of coaching calss for you to listen to.
Look At EVERYTHING You'll Get
Let’s go over everything you get today….
PLUS...
That’s $97 worth of content that you’ll have INSTANT access to…
Learn The Secrets to Marketing Your Etsy Shop For Only $97 $67 $47/month!YES Timothy, I want access to the ultimate guide to selling on Etsy.
All 5 books are waiting for only $47/month! You'll instantly create an account that will allow you access all of the book within the membership site. You have 30 days to decide whether or not the membership site is for you... If you cancel within the first 30 days, I'll refund 100% of your money! (And I'll let you keep the books.) There is absolutely no risk to you! Purchase it securely using your Paypal account by clicking the button below. |
**While I am committed to helping people succeed on Etsy, I am in NO WAY affiliated with Etsy.com. or Etsy, Inc. Please contact ME at support@handmadeology.biz with any questions
P.S. If you still question the value in this program, make sure you go to handmadeologyuniversity.com and sign up for the free 5 day course… The content I gave away there could fill a book in itself.
P.P.S. If you’re STILL not convinced, look at how some people's businesses were transformed simply from the 5 day course:
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I took your advice and started a fan club on FaceBook last night and got a $30 sale from it this morning. Thank you! I am a believer! |
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I did two of the things right away that you suggested and sold an item almost immediatelyAwesome! |
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Great, I’ll get my wife set up on TwitterMass. She’s gotten almost 400 followers using the method you outlined above. Good tips, as usual. |
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Wow!!! I just (30 minutes ago) followed the first 3 pages and I already have about 60 new followers. Now I just have to be more diligent about updating my tweets! THANK YOU… |
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Years ago there was a TV commercial where shoppers were standing in front of a store, hands and noses pressed up against the windows, quietly chanting “open, open, open!”. That was me, today, waiting for this e-mail! Thanks for all this fabulous info. Extremely helpful! From babe, lost in the woods, to now excited and looking forward! Thanks again. |
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Tim, You are astounding in your knowledge! I have already implemented a couple of the items you went over (like increasing tweets)…can’t believe the response. Thank you so much for your time and effort…can’t wait for Sunday’s email! Have a wonderful day. |
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These 5 days of “classes” have been so helpful. I especially like this day’s topic because this is something that Etsy hardly mentions: time management. Many of us don’t realize how it will affect our experiences using Etsy (or Artfire, etc). So having someone else map it out with lots of suggestions and ideas is so so helpful. Great job! |
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Just like to let you now that I clicked on your twitter site as a follower last night and this morning I woke up to find that my followers had increased on Twitter and so had my blog hits overnight. I shall be doing more of the same today and looking into setting up a facebook account. Thought you might like to know how fast your advice worked for me with just this small area. Many thanks! |
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Oh Tim!! Thank you some much for this series. I’ve printed, highlighted and tagged each suggestion you’ve given that I will put into action. Some are already done — more to do In Google Analytics, the activity to my Etsy shop and my blog has increased tremendously. I had sales before making the few changes I’ve been able to implement but since then,I’ve added 10 sales in the past week or so. Thank you, Tim! |
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Tim, please seriously consider delving deeper into each area that you’ve presented us with and write a book. You definitely have the talent! |
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Thank you again for sharing all your knowledge and support. When I first started my etsy shop, I didn’t know how to turn a computer on. So RSS, URL blogging were so over my head. I feel know that I have walked out of the fog. Thank you so much for your visual explanations. |
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Tim, Words are not enough to express my appreciation for your knowledge, time, energy and care. I appreciate you taking me by the hand and answering so many questions. Thank you |
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Learn The Secrets to Marketing Your Etsy Shop For Only $97 $67 $47/monthYES Timothy, I want access to the ultimate guide to selling on Etsy.
All 5 books are waiting for only $47/month! You'll instantly create an account that will allow you access all of the books within the membership site. You have 30 days to decide whether or not the membership site is for you... If you cancel within the first 30 days, I'll refund 100% of your money! (And I'll let you keep the books.) There is absolutely no risk to you! Purchase it securely using your Paypal account by clicking the button below
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