Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Update and A New Way to Drive Traffic to the Etsy Store

So it's been a while since I've posted.  Now that I'm working full-time again, there's less time at my jewelry bench.  And it seems like all of the time that I do have for Quiddity is devoted to inventory and taxes at the start of the year.

Lately there's been a huge drop off in views in both the Etsy and ShopDelighted stores.  That's not terribly unusual in January, but still disappointing.  I'm so close to having enough money to buy a few new tools I'm lusting after....but alas, until I've sold a bit more I have to wait to buy new tools.

Tonight I signed up for NerdWallet, which is a website that collects coupons for Etsy stores and other stores.  I put up a Free Shipping coupon over there.  I'm curious to see if it helps drive any traffic to the Etsy store. (Alas, ShopDelighted does not have the capability to do coupons yet.)

Here's hoping 2013 is a good year for independent craftspeople and artisans!