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DesignerPermalink Reply by Martiel Traczyk Beatty on June 13, 2012 at 4:03pm

Here is the first resource I'd like to share: an article.

I am currently writing a 5 part series on selling online. Here is the link to part 1: http://sewmantra.blogspot.com/2012/06/shop-talk-one-shop-two-shop-t...

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Permalink Reply by Laura Bracken on June 14, 2012 at 9:48am

In asking around, it seems people have widely different experiences at the various online selling venues.

What's your experience?

Mine is that the two places I sell best at are my own website and eBay.

I have moderate success with Etsy, but  never was able to sell well at ArtFire, ZIbbet, or RubyLane.

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DesignerPermalink Reply by Martiel Traczyk Beatty on June 14, 2012 at 10:21am

This is exactly what I've found! Everyone's success is so different and I am no different. My success has been purely on Zibbet and only just a little on Etsy and other platforms .... well out right failures. It is really interesting how each person's goals, needs and desires shape a platform success story and what do not.

I hope you found the article informative. If there is anything you think is missing, I welcome the feedback. It was my goal to stay away from platform bashing and to keep with ways to "explore how to find the right platform for you".

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Permalink Reply by Laura Bracken on June 14, 2012 at 10:34am

Ack!  I didn't know you had an article.  I'm not yet in the habit of scrolling past the big white REPLY rectangle to see more posts.  The other forums I hang out on have the big white REPLY rectangle at the bottom of each thread after all the posts, so it's hard for me to remember that's not the case  here.  

Off to read the article now.  :-)  Will comment after.

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DesignerPermalink Reply by Martiel Traczyk Beatty on June 14, 2012 at 10:43am

Haha! You crack me up Laura! Sounds great, looking forward to your thoughts. :)

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Permalink Reply by Laura Bracken on June 23, 2012 at 5:58pm

Commented on your blog post.  

Great article!

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DesignerPermalink Reply by Martiel Traczyk Beatty on June 24, 2012 at 12:04pm

Hi all, here is Part II, Useability and Platform Interface Manipulation aka, how to use tools within a site to make your shop look good)

Read it here: http://sewmantra.blogspot.com/2012/06/shop-talk-useablility-platfor...

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DesignerPermalink Reply by Martiel Traczyk Beatty on July 17, 2012 at 8:54am

Here is Part III : How many shops do you really need to be successful.

Link: http://sewmantra.blogspot.com/2012/07/shop-talk-how-many-shops-real...

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Permalink Reply by Norma's Bath & Body on December 15, 2012 at 8:46pm

Selling online isn't easy. while I've been selling online for many years, it's best to have great photos. that is a must.

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DesignerPermalink Reply by Martiel Traczyk Beatty on December 16, 2012 at 2:08pm

That is so true Norma! So true!

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