If you currently have a woodworking business or are thinking that you would like to earn a part-time income from your woodworking, then you will want to take a look at the Etsy website. Etsy is an online marketplace for buying and selling craft products and even if you don’t currently have your own website, you can still sell on Etsy.
In this guide, I’ll explain how you can get started selling woodworking products on Etsy in five easy steps.
Step one to open your account
First, you will need to open your internet browser and log into Etsy. You can find the site by simply typing Etsy into Google. When you get to the Etsy home page, click the Sign up on Etsy home page link in the upper right hand corner. Fill in your information on the page to create your Etsy account and then accept the terms of use. An email will then be sent to you where you can activate your account. Select to activate and follow the instructions.
Step Two: Login
Press the login button in the upper right corner of the Etsy home page. You will need to enter the username and password you just created.
Step three: set up the sale
On the Etsy toolbar, select the sell option. Read the information on how to sell on Etsy, then click “Sign up to sell.” Follow the registration and fill in your personal and billing information. You are now ready to set up your store.
Step four: do some shopping
If it’s your first time, you’ll want to buy a couple of other people’s products before you start selling yours. There are a couple of reasons why you should do this. First of all, by purchasing other people’s items, you will learn what the shipping process looks like and you will be able to see how people pack their items. It is always good to put yourself in the shoes of customers before selling. In addition to this, you will get feedback that is very valuable and will make it easier for you to make that first sale.
Step Five: Sell Your Own Products
You will first need to choose which wood products to sell. It is a good idea to choose something that is relatively easy to ship so that you can send it to clients around the world. Two of the most important aspects of selling on Etsy are emphasizing the craftsmanship of your work. Emphasize that your wood products are unique and cannot be purchased anywhere else. The other thing that is very important is the quality of the photos. You really can’t spend too much time choosing quality photos, as this will make a huge difference to your success selling woodworking products on etsy.