Are you looking to increase the number of reviews you get on Etsy?

Positive reviews don’t only help you feel good, they also are a powerful tool for getting even more sales. However, there is a right way and a wrong way to go about asking for them.

In this article, I’ll share several ideas you can use to encourage more people to leave reviews. I’ll also include a few templates you’re welcome to copy-and-paste with your own customers as well.

While the right strategy can double or even triple the number of reviews you receive, certain activities may get you into trouble with Etsy. So, let’s get into it!

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Opening a 2nd shop on Etsy is a big deal, and not a decision that should be taken lightly.

At the same time, it’s an incredible opportunity to drastically increase your sales, and take your Etsy selling experience to an entirely new level.

While Etsy certainly allows you to start a 2nd (or even multiple) shops, there are a few rules that you must follow, as well as some best practices that will ensure everything goes smoothly.

In this guide, we’ll cover not only how to successfully start a 2nd Etsy shop, but all the benefits and drawbacks of doing so. These are really important to keep in mind, so make sure you take all of it into account before opening up an additional store!

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Did you know that by default, everyone can see every item you’ve sold on Etsy?

Unfortunately, this “feature” helps nobody except for other sellers – your competition. Therefore, it’s wise to turn this setting off straight away in order to protect your sales.

But how do you turn off your shop’s sales history, and prevent other people from seeing the items you’ve sold?

In this article, we’ll go over how to hide all of your sold listings, but also the important reasons why you should.

Let’s get into it!

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Working online can be tough, and it gets a lot tougher when you have to support a growing customer base.

While the majority of people in this world are pleasant and understanding, you’ll occasionally run into people that may not be quite as tolerable. And to save yourself headaches, it’s worth it just to block them from ever doing business with you again.

In this article, we’ll cover how to block people on Etsy, and other steps you can take to prevent bothersome customers from causing trouble to you or your Etsy store.

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