Let’s be honest; money is tight which means you’re tight. Flipping burgers and standing 8 hours breaking ya back at the cash register ain’t cutting it. But you got a secret; you’re a creative, you’re passionate and you’re looking for some cash. Know how to make dope ass abstract portraits? Sell them! Cute belly chains? Sell em! Handmade crocheted clothing? SELL. THAT. SHIT! Setting up shop on Etsy is like opening your own store—minus the rent and headaches. Here’s how to get started and put your name out there!
Sign Up & Get CreativeHit up Etsy.com and sign up. Pick a creative shop name that represents your vibe, nothin too corny now—this is your brand, so make it memorable!
Customize And DigitizeUpload a fire ass banner and profile pic, something that screams ‘Unique Cool Shit Here!’ Write a bio that tells your story and set up shop policies for shipping and returns. A polished look builds trust and will make those customers flock to you babe!
One Of Everything Please!Upload clear photos of your products, write a description that will make people want to sell out your stuff, and set a price that covers your costs with some profit. If you got that extra coin, invest in a photo box to take more professional photos of your stuff if you’re 100% serious about pullin numbers in. Make your stuff blow MFs away!
Gimmie Dat CashLink your bank account, choose payment methods, and set your shipping options. Etsy’s tools make it easy to calculate costs so you don’t lose money.
We Open Baby!!!Once everything’s ready, hit “Open Shop.” Share your link everywhere, even on your other social media accounts, tell the gang and fam, and start selling! Your first supporters are often the ones closest to you.
Final Tips
Dead ass, you need to keep your shop fresh, respond to customers, and stay creative. Don’t be embarrassed if your grandmama’s the first customer you got because we all gotta start somewhere. With some hustle, your Etsy shop can grow into a real money-maker!
