Rising from humble beginnings in 2005, Etsy has become a huge international force. The site now has over 15,000,000 active members and brings in $500,000,000+ in annual sales. For many creative people, Etsy is a unique venue for turning passions into profit. But what does it take to succeed on Etsy? Is it as simple as “if you build it, they will come?”
In the three years since I began my Etsy business, I have learned many valuable lessons about what works and what doesn’t. Some are the result of painful trial and error. I’ve also gleaned insights from the larger Etsy community as I’ve studied everything I can about successful selling on Etsy.
