Etsy 101: Set Up a Shop and Promote It on Social Media from Udemy

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Learning objectives

Work from home as an entrepreneur
Source products from around the world
Make a living selling on etsy

Understand the power of social media marketing and seo
Learn how to optimize your etsy product listings

Work from home as an entrepreneur
Source products from around the world
Make a living selling on etsy
Understand the power of social media marketing and seo
Learn how to optimize your etsy product listings

Syllabus

Harness the power of the growing marketplace, ETSY!

Start selling your products on Etsy and make a second income!

How to Sell on Etsy - The Complete Guide to Starting an Etsy Shop

Add to this courses Q&A section as you go through this course. I will try to respond within 24-48 hours to ANY questions and I will record new lectures as needed. We greatly appreciate your positive feedback!

Choose an ETSY shop name that is fitting to your products, but also allows for expansion to different products in the future!

Find Top Searched Keywords for Your ETSY Products!

Start your path to selling success online! Join ETSY!

Make your ETSY shop and product listings optimaized for search engines. This enables customers to find your products more easiliy.

Make your ETSY shop banner amazing to stand out from the crowd! Also, get your logo professionally designed.

Get your ETSY shop up and running with a wide variety of products!

Sell handmade or vintage items, art and supplies on Etsy, the world's most vibrant handmade marketplace!

Originally Etsy required all sellers to be the builders as well, but unfortunately they have turned to the dark side...also the money making side for them! So now you can list "team manufacturers" in your Etsy Shop and outsource the product production.

Learn how to contact suppliers and sound like a professional retailer!

Follow ETSY's steps to success website as you build your shop.

Make your ETSY product listing photos stand out and look professional!

Test your knowledge on the best types of photos for Etsy listings.

Learn how to add a product listing on ETSY so your product will easily be found by customers!

Make your ETSY shop as visible as possible with these marketing strategies!

Use Etsy Promoted Listings functions to get your products featured at the top of search queries.

Follow these strategies to further promote your ETSY products.

Make your ETSY customers the happiest they can be with awesome packaging, fast delivery and great customer service!

Have you ever gotten a product and the packaging was so good you didn't want to even open it because it was so dang pretty?!

Learn how to use the shipping label service via your ETSY seller account to save you time at the post office.

This seems like a no brainer concept, but it is your customers and how happy they are that determines the success of your business. A happy customer equals a customer telling there friend about you! An angry customer equals a customer telling 5 friends how bad you are! MAKE THEM HAPPY!

Get your ETSY shop to go viral with the power of social media!

Use as MANY social media accounts as you can, BUT only sign up for the ones you know you will use and flesh out with content and product images!

Whether if you are new to Facebook or a season marketing pro, this lecture is great for ensuring your Facebook page is created correctly!

Learn the importance of SMM to SEO!

Learn the golden rules of content and what to share and when on you social media channels!

Learn the best places to get backlinks online and improve your Search Engine Optimization.

Learn how to speed up your social media marketing and posting time.

How to Rank Higher on Google

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Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Guides learners through the process of starting an Etsy shop and making a second income

Provides strategies for optimizing Etsy listings to increase sales and reduce advertising costs

Teaches techniques for sourcing top-selling products to sell on Etsy

Provides a step-by-step guide to creating optimized Etsy product listings

Includes strategies for promoting Etsy products through social media marketing and SEO

Suitable for beginners who want to learn the basics of selling on Etsy

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Etsy 101: Set Up a Shop and Promote It on Social Media with these activities:

Set up an Etsy shop

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By setting up an Etsy shop before the course begins, you will be able to follow along with the lectures and apply the strategies to your own shop in real-time.

Browse courses on Etsy

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Create an Etsy account.
Choose a shop name and design a banner.
List a few products for sale.

Form a study group with other students in the course.

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Studying with other students can help you to learn the material more effectively and to stay motivated.

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Find other students in the course who are willing to form a study group.
Set up a regular meeting time and place.
Bring your notes and questions to the study group meetings.
Help each other to understand the material.
Motivate each other to stay on track with the course.

Join an Etsy seller community

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Joining an Etsy seller community will allow you to connect with other Etsy sellers and learn from their experiences.

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Search for Etsy seller communities on social media or online forums.
Join a community that is relevant to your niche or interests.
Participate in discussions and ask questions.
Offer help and support to other members of the community.

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Give a book review of 'Marketing Management' by Philip Kotler

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Reading and reviewing 'Marketing Management' will help you understand the key concepts and principles of marketing, which will be essential for success in this course.

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Read the book carefully, taking notes as you go.
Identify the main ideas and arguments in the book.
Write a summary of the book, including your own thoughts and insights.

Attend a conference or workshop on a topic related to the course.

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Attending a conference or workshop will allow you to learn from experts in the field and to network with other professionals.

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Identify a conference or workshop that is relevant to the course material.
Register for the conference or workshop.
Attend the conference or workshop.
Take notes and ask questions during the conference or workshop.
Follow up with the people you meet at the conference or workshop.

Watch Etsy tutorial videos

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Watching Etsy tutorial videos will supplement the lectures and provide you with additional tips and tricks for selling on Etsy.

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Search for Etsy tutorial videos on YouTube or other video sharing platforms.
Watch videos on topics that interest you or that you need help with.
Take notes or create a summary of the key points from the videos.

Complete the practice problems in the textbook.

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Completing the practice problems will help you to solidify your understanding of the concepts covered in the course.

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Read the problem carefully.
Identify the key concepts involved in the problem.
Develop a strategy for solving the problem.
Solve the problem.
Check your answer.

Create a blog post or article on a topic related to the course.

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Creating a blog post or article will help you to deepen your understanding of the course material and to improve your writing skills.

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Choose a topic that you are interested in and that is related to the course material.
Research your topic thoroughly.
Write a clear and concise article that is well-organized and easy to read.
Edit and proofread your article carefully.
Publish your article online.

Start a project that applies the concepts covered in the course.

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Completing a project will allow to apply your new skills and knowledge and to gain a deeper understanding of the course material.

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Identify a problem that you can solve using the concepts covered in the course.
Develop a plan for your project.
Implement your plan.
Evaluate the results of your project.
Share your project with others.

Practice listing products on Etsy

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Practicing listing products on Etsy will help you to become more proficient and efficient at it, which will save you time and help you to increase your sales.

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Gather information about a product that you want to sell.
Create a product listing on Etsy using the information you gathered.
Optimize your product listing for search engines.

Create a social media marketing plan for your Etsy shop

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Creating a social media marketing plan for your Etsy shop will help you to reach more customers and increase your sales.

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Identify your target audience.
Choose the social media platforms that your target audience is most likely to use.
Create a content calendar and plan out your social media posts.

Enter Etsy contests and challenges

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Entering Etsy contests and challenges will help you to get your products in front of a wider audience and win prizes.

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Search for Etsy contests and challenges that are relevant to your niche or interests.
Read the contest or challenge guidelines carefully.
Create a product or design that meets the contest or challenge requirements.
Submit your product or design to the contest or challenge.

Career center

Learners who complete Etsy 101: Set Up a Shop and Promote It on Social Media will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Etsy Seller

Etsy Sellers sell handmade or vintage items, art, and supplies on Etsy, the world's most vibrant handmade marketplace. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in this role by teaching you how to start an Etsy shop, how to source products, and how to promote your shop on social media.

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Marketing Manager

Marketing Managers research, plan, and execute marketing campaigns to promote products and services. They also manage marketing budgets and oversee marketing staff. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in this role by teaching you how to optimize Etsy listings for increased sales, how to increase sales on Etsy, and how to increase traffic to your Etsy shop through social media marketing.

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Social Media Marketing Manager

Social Media Marketing Managers develop and execute social media campaigns to promote products and services. They also manage social media accounts and track campaign performance. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in this role by teaching you how to use social media marketing to promote your Etsy shop and how to use social media to drive traffic to your website.

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Digital Marketing Manager

Digital Marketing Managers develop and execute digital marketing campaigns to promote products and services. They also track campaign performance and make adjustments as needed. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in this role by teaching you how to use social media marketing to promote your Etsy shop and how to use social media to drive traffic to your website.

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Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Specialist

SEO Specialists help businesses improve their website's ranking in search engine results pages (SERPs). This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in this role by teaching you how to optimize your Etsy product listings for search engines and how to use social media marketing to drive traffic to your website.

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E-commerce Manager

E-commerce Managers are responsible for the day-to-day operations of an online store. They oversee website development, marketing, and customer service. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in this role by teaching you how to set up an Etsy shop and how to promote it on social media.

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Content Marketing Manager

Content Marketing Managers develop and execute content marketing campaigns to promote products and services. They also create and manage content for websites, blogs, and social media. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in this role by teaching you how to use social media marketing to promote your Etsy shop and how to use social media to drive traffic to your website.

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Community Manager

Community Managers build and manage online communities for businesses. They also engage with customers and answer questions. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in this role by teaching you how to use social media marketing to promote your Etsy shop and how to use social media to drive traffic to your website.

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Product Manager

Product Managers are responsible for the development and launch of new products. They work with engineers, designers, and marketers to bring products to market. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in this role by teaching you how to choose an Etsy shop name, how to find top searched keywords for your Etsy products, and how to optimize your Etsy product listings for search engines.

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Product Photographer

Product Photographers take photos of products for businesses. They use their skills in lighting, composition, and editing to create high-quality images that can be used for marketing and advertising. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in this role by teaching you how to make your Etsy product listing photos stand out and look professional.

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Graphic designer

Graphic Designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. They develop the overall layout and production design of applications, brochures, magazines, and other projects.

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Photographer

Photographers capture images using cameras. They may specialize in a particular area of photography, such as portraiture, landscape, or commercial photography.

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Customer Service Representative

Customer Service Representatives provide customer support for businesses. They answer questions, resolve complaints, and provide information. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in this role by teaching you how to make your Etsy customers the happiest they can be with awesome packaging, fast delivery, and great customer service.

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Illustrator

Illustrators create original artwork for various purposes, including commercial products, children's books, magazines, newspapers, and greeting cards.

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Web Developer

Web Developers design and develop websites. They use their skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create websites that are both visually appealing and functional. This course may be useful for those who want to learn how to create a website for their Etsy shop or how to improve the design of their existing website.

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