If you're new to Etsy, searching via the search box on the top right of the site can often lead you to thousands of "related" items. But many of these "related" items are related only because the seller (or crafter) tagged them with a similar material or theme. Crafters have the option when posting their products to use an endless amount of "tag" words that sometimes just clutter the airwaves of goodie hunters such as ourselves.
Here are a few tried and true tips for finding thar perfect perfect on Etsy.
1. Register. Fast, easy, painless. I promise. You need to register with Etsy because I can guarantee that once you begin browsing you'll find something you love. But more importantly, step 3 (and a very important step, I must say) requires you to be logged in. So take one minute. Register.
1. Register. Fast, easy, painless. I promise. You need to register with Etsy because I can guarantee that once you begin browsing you'll find something you love. But more importantly, step 3 (and a very important step, I must say) requires you to be logged in. So take one minute. Register.
3. Favorites. Once you've started peeking around, notice that at right hand side of the page you'll find a tab that says "Favorites" and a heart icon that says "add item to Favorites". Click it. Click the heart for every item you see that you like. Why? Because once you start accumulating favorites, Etsy will recommend shops to you based on what you like. Your favorites (and the recommended sellers page) can be accessed at the top left of the page once you are signed in. And, when your best friends' birthday rolls around, you'll have an entire page of great gift ideas. Trust me on this.
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Keep in mind that Etsy is more like browsing the museum gift shop or an art gallery and less like an online store where you can type a few simple words in the search field and quickly narrow out items by size, color and style. Etsy is a special place where highly talented and creative artists sell their goods, but it's also a place where anyone can sell anything, so long as it's handmade. A little patience and the will to find that perfect something, and you're on your way. Happy Hunting!
*The earrings feautured on today's post can be found at Epheriell and Faded Roses.
*The earrings feautured on today's post can be found at Epheriell and Faded Roses.
Awesome post! Very helpful...and thanks so much for including my earrings!! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, ditto! Thank you for including my earrings, and great post, too! Favorites are the best ;)
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