How I Created a New Etsy Shop and Overcame Suspension

TLDRI recently started a new Etsy shop and faced suspension, but I managed to overcome it. In this video, I share my journey from market research to creating templates and uploading listings. If you want to start an Etsy shop from scratch, this video is for you.

Key insights

💡Starting an Etsy shop requires market research, template creation, and listing upload.

🚀Overcoming suspension involves a wait period and potential loss of sales.

💰Successful Etsy shops can generate high revenue through SEO and quality products.

📈Choosing a niche with high search volume and low competition increases the chances of success.

📝Taking notes during market research helps explore potential ideas and identify market trends.

Q&A

How long did it take you to create a new Etsy shop?

It took me more than 12 hours to create a new Etsy shop, including market research, template creation, and uploading listings.

How did you overcome the suspension of your Etsy shop?

I had to wait for five business days for my new shop to be unsuspended. During that time, I reviewed and improved my listings to comply with Etsy's policies.

How much revenue did your first Etsy shop generate?

My first Etsy shop generated more than 3,000 Canadian dollars in eight months. Its success was mainly due to Etsy SEO and quality products.

What should I consider when choosing a niche for my Etsy shop?

When choosing a niche, consider the search volume and competition. Aim for a niche with high search volume and low competition to increase your chances of success.

How can I make the most of my market research?

Taking notes during market research helps you explore potential ideas, identify market trends, and keep track of key insights and competitors.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction and background of starting a new Etsy shop.

03:17Explanation of market research tools and the importance of choosing a niche.

08:38Demonstration of using market research tools and exploring different niche ideas.

11:00Note-taking and organizing ideas during market research.

12:03Overview of the process of creating templates and uploading listings to Etsy.

19:59Discussion about suspension and the wait period for unsuspension.

22:20Explanation of revenue generation and success factors for Etsy shops.

24:20Final tips on choosing a niche and making the most of market research.