For many people, finding out where to sell crafts online is a stumbling block. While there is no right or wrong answer here, there are a few places that are better to sell crafts online then others.
The first place I would suggest you look into when picking where to sell crafts online is Etsy. The reason I think this is the best option is because that is what Etsy is all about. It is a marketplace for crafter’s.
Etsy has a few different features that I think makes them rise above the rest of the places.
1. They allow Alchemy. This could very well make or break your business. How many times have you seen something that you absolutely love but it simply will not fit in with what you would like to use it for? For example, you see a nice handmade quilt. The design is breathtaking. It looks warm and soft however the color combination will simply not work in your room.
Well with alchemy you would be able to request that the maker of that quilt make a custom one for you. Do I need to elaborate on what that could do for your sales?
On the other side of it Etsy has a custom marketplace where you can actually bid on making something custom for them. So when you are browsing the custom section, if someone is requesting something you make you can bid to do it for them. It is just another way to sell more and to also get your name out there.
2. You have an actual store on Etsy. In my opinion this is important because when someone visits your store they have instant access to everything that you are selling. This increases your chances of them finding the perfect item that they can not live without.
3. You can easily personalize your Etsy store. I really like this feature because it sets your store apart from the rest. The more unique your craft is and the more unique your store looks the further your craft business will go.
Do you make a craft that would be perfect for selling on Etsy?
If so feel free to sign up to my free mini course where I will walk you step-by-step setting up your very own Etsy store.
