Avoid These 7 Common Mistakes on Etsy and Watch Your Shop Grow

TLDRDiscover the lesser-known Etsy rules and bad practices that can harm your shop's growth. Learn how to avoid reusing listings and repeating words in tags, and why you should never add customers to your email list without permission. Get insights on boosting your shop's visibility and ranking in search, and learn the importance of writing short, clear, and descriptive titles. Stay up to date on the latest best practices to ensure Etsy success.

Key insights

⭐️Avoid reusing the listing of a previous bestseller to maintain listing quality score.

🔍Don't repeat words in your tags as Etsy reads every word in every possible combination.

📧Never add customers to your email list without their consent to avoid hefty fines.

🔄Renewing all your listings at once can make them look less desirable to Etsy's algorithm.

🏷️Using all 140 characters in your Etsy titles isn't necessary and can look silly.

Q&A

Can I reuse the listing of a previous bestseller?

No, it's best to start with a fresh listing or copy an existing one to maintain listing quality score.

Should I use all 140 characters in my Etsy titles?

While it's not necessary, you can experiment with shorter and longer titles to see what works for your target customers.

Is it allowed to message customers on Etsy about new products or sales?

No, unsolicited messages to customers are against Etsy's rules. Only communicate with customers tied to a recent transaction.

Will renewing all my listings at once improve their visibility in search?

No, renewing all listings simultaneously can make them look less desirable to Etsy's algorithm. It's better to focus on quality and optimizing existing listings.

Can I add customers to my email list without their consent?

No, it is illegal and can lead to significant fines. Always obtain explicit consent before adding customers to your email list.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Learn about the lesser-known Etsy rules and bad practices that can harm your shop's growth.

02:40Avoid reusing the listing of a previous bestseller to maintain listing quality score.

05:24Don't repeat words in your tags as Etsy reads every word in every possible combination.

06:53Never add customers to your email list without their consent to avoid hefty fines.

08:28Renewing all your listings at once can make them look less desirable to Etsy's algorithm.

09:29Using all 140 characters in your Etsy titles isn't necessary and can look silly.