When we log onto Etsy, we want to have as smooth of a selling experience as possible.

Etsy is made up of over 4 million sellers, and it’s inevitable that we’ll eventually land upon some that we just don’t want to ever see again.

These shops clutter up our home pages and our search results, and make it harder to find what we’re looking for.

But is it possible to block a shop on Etsy, and if so, how do you do it? Let’s look into it!

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Leaving a review on Etsy only takes a moment, and the process is quite simple once you know how to do it.

That being said, it also helps sellers tremendously, as well as all of the other customers that may be considering purchasing from that shop.

Even critical reviews can help Etsy sellers pinpoint where to improve.

But how do you actually leave a review or star rating on Etsy? In this article, we’ll cover how to leave a review on Etsy, both on desktop and through the Etsy app. We’ll also discuss some ways to leave the most helpful review possible, as well as cover some frequently asked questions about leaving reviews on Etsy.

Let’s get to it, starting with how to actually leave a review for a seller!

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Changing the name of your Etsy shop is a big deal, and not something that should be done lightly.

Although the actual process of changing your Etsy shop name is quite simple (and we’ll cover it in a moment), there are a lot of other things you should consider before making such a big decision.

In this article, we’ll cover not only how to change the name of your Etsy shop. I’ll also share some tips on choosing a name, how to make the process as smooth as possible with your existing customer base, and other things you’ll want to know so you don’t make any mistakes.

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If you’ve ever looked around inside of your Etsy dashboard, it can seem a little bit confusing.

There are a lot of stats and analytics that Etsy provides to us – and while these are quite useful to have, it can be a little overwhelming if you aren’t sure what everything means.

One of the most common questions that Etsy shop owners wonder is this – what is the difference between views and visits on Etsy? Why are views so much higher than visits, and how can I make sense of both of these numbers?

In this article, I’ll cover everything you need to know.

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Have you ever visited someone’s profile only to see them show up on your suggested friends list hours or days later?

Or even weirder, have people who you seem to have no connection with at all – perhaps even no mutual friends, show up as well?

What powers Facebook’s friend suggestion algorithm, and are you at risk of someone finding out if you’re ‘Facebook stalking’ them?

These are all great questions. Let’s address whether Facebook suggests friends that look at your profile, which may provide some insight as to who’s been visiting yours!

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