Etsy cuts 11% of staff and stock price tumbles Deanna Ritchie / Last Updated: Dec 13, 2023 The height of the holiday season is upon us, and Etsy is cutting 11% of its staff, looking to restructure the business and cut costs. Josh Silverman, Etsy CEO, said, “We must streamline costs against a “very … Continue reading Etsy cuts 11% of staff and stock price tumbles
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Etsy warns of merchant payment processing delay due to Silicon Valley Bank collapse
Roku says it could lose 25 percent of its cash after Silicon Valley Bank fails Karissa Bell @karissabe The sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has put more than a quarter of Roku’s cash at risk. The streaming company had $487 million, representing 26 percent of its cash, in Silicon Valley Bank, the company … Continue reading Etsy warns of merchant payment processing delay due to Silicon Valley Bank collapse
The Etsy strike was a long time coming
By Moises Mendez II April 12, 2022 For Kristi Cassidy, Etsy was, at least in the beginning, a boon for her business. Since 2006, Cassidy has used the e-commerce giant to sell her custom-order Gothic, Victorian, and Steampunk wedding dresses and costumes. As someone who makes all of her own products and has to … Continue reading The Etsy strike was a long time coming
Etsy sellers go on strike over fee hikes
Etsy seller group plans to strike over fee increases They’re calling on shoppers to boycott the service for a week on April 11th. J. Fingas @jonfingas March 30th, 2022 Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images Etsy said it would raise transaction fees from 5 percent to 6.5 percent this April, and sellers aren’t happy. The Verge … Continue reading Etsy sellers go on strike over fee hikes
How to Start an Etsy Shop (and Actually Sell Items)
Bryan Caplan March 26, 2021 You’ve got the skills, now you want to know how to start an Etsy shop! If you are a designer, crafter, artist or collector, you’re probably already familiar with Etsy. The international marketplace is home to thousands of online storefronts for items from crafts to knitwear to fine jewelry and … Continue reading How to Start an Etsy Shop (and Actually Sell Items)
The New Seller’s Guide to Etsy Marketing
Michael Ugino November 6, 2020 You’ve built a product that makes you proud. You’ve set up your business and launched your Etsy store, and your garage is full of items waiting to be sold. And then you realize you’re one of the 2.5+ million sellers on Etsy. Buyers not only need a reason to buy … Continue reading The New Seller’s Guide to Etsy Marketing
The 7 Best Things to Sell on Etsy for New Sellers in 2020
Michael Ugino August 21, 2020 So you want to sell on Etsy. You consider yourself a little creative. And, hey, it wouldn’t hurt to make a bit of money on the side. Maybe it would even becomes a full-time job at some point. But what’s the best thing to sell on Etsy? People shop on … Continue reading The 7 Best Things to Sell on Etsy for New Sellers in 2020
How to Sell on Etsy: Your All-in-One Guide to Getting Started
Mary Lister August 7, 2020 If you are the proud owner of a new cloth mask, maybe you bought that mask from a seller on Etsy. And you’re in good company; I bought mine on Etsy, too! And maybe when you were scrolling through an endless supply of masks—tie-dye, sports-themed, silly mouths, and inspirational slogans—you … Continue reading How to Sell on Etsy: Your All-in-One Guide to Getting Started
Etsy Fees: Complete Guide for Sellers
Michael Ugino — March 19, 2020 Etsy, with its focus on handmade and vintage items, is a great place for independent artists and crafters to set up their own shops and sell their wares. And today, more than 2.1 million people sell their products on Etsy. It’s free to join Etsy and set up a … Continue reading Etsy Fees: Complete Guide for Sellers
10 Etsy Tips for Differentiating from Similar Sellers and Products
Michael Ugino — July 29, 2019 — July 29, 2019 With more than 2 million total active sellers as of 2019, Etsy has never been more crowded. No matter what niche you’re in, you’re likely to be competing with dozens of other active sellers offering similar products. Sellers need to stand out in order to … Continue reading 10 Etsy Tips for Differentiating from Similar Sellers and Products