How to build an etsy ecommerce home business in record time

Name: How to build an etsy ecommerce home business in record time
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Guide with an example and analysis on how to start your own Etsy business from scratch and make money from home

Created byFernando D, Sergey Kasimov

Last updated 10/2016

English

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What you'll learn

Learn how to create a business from scratch
Learn how to sell products on etsy
Learn to be more successful sellers on etsy

Course content

13 sections • 69 lectures • 3h 10m total length

Enhancing your learning1:51

Gift from Alex: need personalized feedback? I'll do it1:39
Get personalized feedback on your product, website, or business idea through public discussions or private messages to the instructor, with privacy preserved and responses within 24 hours.
30 days Business Challenge: by Sergey2:34
Follow a 30-day challenge documenting one student's step-by-step journey to build an etsy ecommerce home business from scratch. Learn actionable strategies and results to guide your own online sales.
Building a business from scratch: by Alex1:50
Alex offers a brief introduction and backstage coaching on entrepreneurship and marketing, with commentary on Fernando’s 30-day project and practical guidance for starting a home Etsy business.
How I decided to start my business: by Fernando2:30
Day 1: How I decide start my business

In this lecture I define the most important the metrics for success of this experiment, why 30 days etc, and some restrictions like that should be online business, I have a current job,how I define success fo this business like time,money and freedom.
Finding best selling products on etsy (Sergey lecture)9:16
In this lecture we will be exploring some of the best successful top rated etsy sellers shops. We will see what items they sell and what is the secret souce that makes them so much in demand.

Day Zero: Create your etsy store1:07
Learn to create an Etsy shop through a simple process, register or sign in with Facebook, Google, or email, and choose a catchy username you can later change.
Day 1: Alex's comments and feedback2:55
Add a description
Defining the business:Fernando´s day 22:12
In day two I use a decision matrix to decide which business I´m going to start, it wasn´t hard at the beginning ,but maybe I should think a bit harder.
Day 2:Alex's comments and feedback2:41
Day 2 reviews stress building a professional marketing strategy and a solid plan of action, replacing ad hoc moves with a structured Etsy home business plan.
Beating existing sellers in the same game as you! (Sergey's lecture)3:14
How to beat other sellers price and product what you should do and what you should not no matter what the competition is!
Issue at launching:Fernando´s day 31:30
At day 3, my shop was closed ,can you imagine that? - be shoot at the beginning ,today I learn that persistance will be essencial as an entrepreneur.
Day 3: Alex's comments and feedback2:09
Navigate early setbacks as fixable by contacting ETSI, regrouping quickly, and exploring promotional strategies while the main plan is adjusted.
Re-launch again the business:Fernando´s day 42:08
Today in day 4 my shop was re-open ,that was amazing becaus I was thinking about quitting, fortunately I ask for help and act faster.
Day 4: Alex's comments and feedback2:17
Alex reviews day four, noting the store is back online and stressing a marketing plan and promotion strategy. He urges early product sourcing and balancing full-time work with the business.

Starting with promotion: Fernando´s day 5:2:11
Today in day 5 : I know ...I´m not Seth Godin or Guy Kawasaki but even that I start to experiment with promotion and marketing...how this will end?
Looking for the right price:Fernando´s day 61:39
Fernando outlines pricing psychology on day six for an Etsy home business, using $9.99 versus $10, penetration pricing, and premium pricing inspired by the Four Hour Work Week.
Day 6: Alex's comments and feedback1:35
Focuses on pricing strategies for an Etsy home business, highlighting discounts, competitive analysis on Etsy, branding, and product descriptions to differentiate listings.
How to figure the right price without price research! (Sergey's lecture)3:51
How to figure out the right way to price a product on etsy without even needing to do price research!
Creating coupons for promotion:Fernando´s day 72:04
In this lecture I decide start to create some coupons to get some sales on Etsy.
How to create coupons codes (Sergey lecture)4:52
Here we are going over how to add coupon codes to your product on etsy

Testing cold messages:Fernando´s day 81:46
In day 8 I decide start to send cold messages to narrowed prospects, very bad idea.

I should to follow people ,dont interrupt them ,instead walk with them and ask about theirr need ,worries,what they need.
Day 8: Alex's comments and feedback2:48
Shift the focus from ineffective Facebook marketing to search-driven buyer traffic. Build solid marketing planning and promotions to attract shoppers ready to buy.
Testing A/B Testing:Fernando´s day 91:53
Experiment day nine A/B testing two products with equal views, adjusting price and free shipping to compare profit, while testing scripts and refining brand messaging with media.
Decide make a prom video:Fernando´s day 101:56
I day 10 I decide create a short video to publish on youtube and promote it .Wasn´t too fancy by the way.

You can watch the video at 30daysguide[dot]com
Alex's feedback and comments on day 105:08
Alex's feedback outlines an alternative marketing plan built on experimentation, Etsy search focus, YouTube product reviews, blogger collaborations, and affiliate-style promotion through Facebook groups.
Handling stress and looking for a strategy:Fernando´s day 112:11
Manage stress and strategize by applying the 80/20 principle, studying resources, and optimizing social posts, while exploring niche ideas and starting with rest to refresh day 11.
Day 11: Alex's comments and feedback3:52
Alex analyzes day 11 outcomes, stressing a cohesive Etsy marketing plan within 30 days rather than chasing followings. He shares two-hashtag Twitter tips and concise posts to boost sales.
Defining end user profile:Fernando´s day 122:28
At day 12 I decide start defining the customer and get in their minds,that´s your first job as an entrepreneurr, define your customer can define a successfull business.

You can look for more at 30daysguide[dot]com
Day 12: Alex's comments and feedback1:48
Learn to define your Etsy customer and apply keywords for SEO, analyze competitors, and differentiate with stronger marketing to outrank rivals and optimize for the search algorithm.

Sergey´s feedback: Etsy product critic5:57
Critique of how to improve in Fernado's etsy shop what to do to make the shop even better, what he is doing right and what he is doing wrong and how he can improve on it
Automate promotion with Facebook ads:Fernando´s day 132:03
At day 13 I decide automate promotion with facebook ads, very bad idea for a beginner.

You can find more information at 30daysguide[dot]com
Using Facebook to promote your business (Sergey lecture)3:53
In this lecture we will go over two methods that are best to promote your product on social media
Results of Facebook ads and some frustation:Fernandos´s day 142:20
The phrase for day 14 should be "I told you". A lesson that cost me money

You can find more at 30daysguide[dot]com
Day 14: Alex's comments and feedback3:19
Assess day 14 feedback, acknowledge ups and downs of entrepreneurship, and focus on seven-dollar ad tests for your Etsy ecommerce home business, landing pages, and video.
Re-experimenting with Facebook ads:Fernando´s day 202:42
Nothing like make the same mistake more than one time.

You can find more at 30daysguide[dot]com
Day 20: Alex's comments and feedback2:04
Recap day 20 shows Alex staying resourceful, testing new Facebook strategies each day, and not giving up as he learns from experiments to shape future promotional ideas.

Improving my listing: Fernando´s day 151:48
At day 15 I decide improve my listing on Etsy.

You can find more 30daysguide
Writing description that sell (Sergey lecture)14:27
Here we will be learning how to create a description that gets potential clients very excited about your product and want to buy it
How to take great pictures (Sergey's lecture)5:58
All you need to know how to take great pictures, what to do and especially what to avoid doing!
Concerns and re-experimenting with cold messages:Fernando´s day 162:20
How to write an amazing title (Sergey lecture)2:27
We will go over how to use keywords in the product title to attract more organic sales
Day 16: Alex's comments and feedback2:13
Align your target market with strong search visibility and strategic ad outreach, refine sales-focused emails and pricing clarity, and harness a Facebook ads approach tied to page likes.
Experimenting with positioning my video:Fernando´s day 171:32
Fernando experiments with video positioning and SEO tactics to convert more views into sales by optimizing keywords, engagement, and YouTube search ranking, while continuing to reach more viewers.
Day 17: Alex's comments and feedback2:03
Drive traffic to your product videos using YouTube search and free promotion, with clear in-video guidance on how to get the product and urge viewers to buy.
The salesman approach and firts sales:Fernando´s day 182:20
Fernando adopts a salesman approach, tests cold messages on Facebook, and uses fan-page outreach with coupons, leading to his first sale and a surge of revenue for Etsy ecommerce business.
Tools to track your competitors:Fernando´s day 191:27
Learn to use the Etsy gadget to track competitors through trends, listings, heart counters, and shop search by relevancy, then apply metrics to benchmark your own Etsy store.

Having troubles with search engine:Fernando´s day 212:13
Diagnose why items disappear from search by examining SEO, descriptions, translation language settings, and temporary removal notices to restore visibility.
Day 21: Alex's comments and feedback2:08
Day 21 reveals a core problem from neglecting marketing research and a clear promotional plan on Etsy. Persistently engage support and prioritize main promotional strategy to prevent late issues.
Fixing problem of search engine:Fernandos´s day 221:32
Fernando documents day 22 of his struggle with search engine invisibility, sends an email to support to optimize his Etsy shop after stats drop to zero.
The problem was more complex and a day off:Fernando´s day 230:56
Follow day 23 updates as the creator outlines store creation, product choices, and sourcing for an Etsy ecommerce home business, prioritizing the search engine fix.
Available for seach engine:Fernando´s day 241:21
Day 24: Alex's comments and feedback1:25
Day 24 captures Alex's feedback on Etsy listings after the CEO's return, emphasizing focused effort on Etsy alongside social media, and doing ecommerce the right way.
Experimenting with 80/20 principle: Fernando´s day 252:27
Fernando tests the 80/20 principle to identify high-impact listings and shift from ads to direct, scripted outreach to Etsy users after ads fail to generate sales.
Day 25: Alex's comments and feedback2:41
Alex reflects on day 25, detailing how he wrote a sales description, created a CEO-like title, and added keywords, while persisting with Facebook promotion despite time limits and limited progress.

Lessons from a spammer: Fernando´s day 261:03
Fernando recounts day 26 of outreach for his Etsy home business, noting spam-style comments, inbox responses, and favorites, and returning to basics by posting in Facebook groups.
Day 26: Alex's comments and feedback1:36
Day 26 feedback reveals frustration with Fernando's focus, absence of a team and funding, and missing fresh ideas, risking the project's momentum and highlighting the need for solid strategy.
Back to basics after fail and fail:Fernando´s day 270:39
Results of the experiment part 1:Fernando´s day 282:18
Fernando documents day 28 of his experiment to build an Etsy ecommerce home business, detailing brand creation, logo, listings, and social promotion on a fan page, Twitter, and YouTube.
Results of the experiment part 2:Fernando´s day 292:45

Requirements

Basic computer skills
setting up an etsy account

Description

LEARN HOW TO SET UP FAST SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS ON ETSY NO EXPERIENCE

Have you had trouble getting started on etsy! Not sure how to start up or need motivation to make this venture successful if you said to any or all of the questions above then this course is for you. Fernando is a newbie without zero experience in business after taking our Etsy shop complete marketing and social media strategy guide he was so inspired that he decided to start his own 30 day journey. He then asked us to come and help him along.

This course is a Journey of 30 days challenge from to create a successful Etsy shop from scratch no experience except everything Fernando learned from Sergey and Alex course on Etsy shop complete marketing and social media strategy guide. In this course you will see how Fernando took on this challenge his Journey while co instructors Sergey and Alex will offer tips what he did wrong and right.

This course is great if you want to start your own Etsy shop it gives you a day by day guide what to do, how to do it and lots of tips and pointers. This is a class like you never before taken on Udemy. It is rich in information, knowledge and hands on experience. So if you are not sure how to start your own shop at Etsy and need guidance and step by step direction this is the right course for you.

NOTE: This course is part II of our successful Etsy shop complete marketing and social media strategy guide both courses go hand in hand to help you become a successful seller on etsy see you on the inside.

Who this course is for:

Anyone is welcome you only need to set up your own etsy account

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Enhancing your learning1 lecture • 2min

THE JOURNEY: 30 days challange journal5 lectures • 18min

BUSINESS PLAN & GETTING STARTED9 lectures • 20min

FOCUS ON MARKETING6 lectures • 16min

EXPERIMENTING WITH SELF PROMOTIONS9 lectures • 24min

FACEBOOK MARKETING7 lectures • 22min

YouTube section2 lectures • 5min

HOW TO IMPROVE LISTINGS10 lectures • 37min

FOCUS ON SEO8 lectures • 15min

TROUBLESHOOTING & CONCLUSION5 lectures • 8min

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