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Sunday, November 29, 2009
Black Friday WEEKEND DEALS!!
Place an order today at JesseJanes.etsy.com and use PROMO CODE "Blog Fan 09" and get 10% off your total order in addition to FREE Worldwide Shipping! -
Check out these great new holiday pendants:
Check out these great new holiday pendants:
Sunday, September 20, 2009
My two cents on etsy success
I'm nearing 3400 sales. Cool huh?
This is a post I added in the etsy forums in response to the question: "Over 100 sales? Share what you think has attributed to your success!"
Great photos, awesome customer service, cool packaging, renewing and having a large variety of items to choose from all add to success.
Something I would like to add is the vital importance of communicating with your customer - I can't tell you how many items I have purchased from other sellers on etsy and never received an email or convo acknowledging my purchase with a thank you and letting me know how soon it would ship. This is a real pet peeve of mine I guess.
With every sale, I convo the day of the purchase if the buyer already has some feedback, if not, for new buyers I email them, thanking them for their purchase and letting them know there items will ship out shortly.
Because of this initial communication, I can't tell you how many customers email me back when they receive their items and let me know how happy they are. This simple practice creates repeat customers because they know there is a real person behind the storefront.
Also, this gives the opportunity for the customer to let me know if they experience any problems with their order, so that I can take care of it immediately - EVEN if it's not my fault. I want happy customers, so they want to keep coming back.
I do a lot of promotion outside of etsy. Facebook works and I have to say that I have made a lot of sales from using Twitter. I don't spend that much time out of my day to do these. My blog however suffers from my time constraints. I would like to be more actively blogging.
I know a lot of sellers do not have good results from showcases, but I do have a lot of success with the Main Showcase when I do them.
Also, having a good product, with good quality is important. I know there are a lot of other sellers on etsy who sell scrabble tile pendants. Some sell for higher prices, some for lower. I choose what I am comfortable with. I also try to define my shop through it's differences.
I started a site for sellers called Coaching Handmade. It's a membership site with live classes, a great resource library and forum for sellers who are looking to enhance their sales. I've learned a lot and I share my experience and knowledge with other sellers as well. I think it's important to keep learning and stretching ourselves to succeed.
I wish everyone continued great success and a fabulous holiday season!
This is a post I added in the etsy forums in response to the question: "Over 100 sales? Share what you think has attributed to your success!"
Great photos, awesome customer service, cool packaging, renewing and having a large variety of items to choose from all add to success.
Something I would like to add is the vital importance of communicating with your customer - I can't tell you how many items I have purchased from other sellers on etsy and never received an email or convo acknowledging my purchase with a thank you and letting me know how soon it would ship. This is a real pet peeve of mine I guess.
With every sale, I convo the day of the purchase if the buyer already has some feedback, if not, for new buyers I email them, thanking them for their purchase and letting them know there items will ship out shortly.
Because of this initial communication, I can't tell you how many customers email me back when they receive their items and let me know how happy they are. This simple practice creates repeat customers because they know there is a real person behind the storefront.
Also, this gives the opportunity for the customer to let me know if they experience any problems with their order, so that I can take care of it immediately - EVEN if it's not my fault. I want happy customers, so they want to keep coming back.
I do a lot of promotion outside of etsy. Facebook works and I have to say that I have made a lot of sales from using Twitter. I don't spend that much time out of my day to do these. My blog however suffers from my time constraints. I would like to be more actively blogging.
I know a lot of sellers do not have good results from showcases, but I do have a lot of success with the Main Showcase when I do them.
Also, having a good product, with good quality is important. I know there are a lot of other sellers on etsy who sell scrabble tile pendants. Some sell for higher prices, some for lower. I choose what I am comfortable with. I also try to define my shop through it's differences.
I started a site for sellers called Coaching Handmade. It's a membership site with live classes, a great resource library and forum for sellers who are looking to enhance their sales. I've learned a lot and I share my experience and knowledge with other sellers as well. I think it's important to keep learning and stretching ourselves to succeed.
I wish everyone continued great success and a fabulous holiday season!
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Has it really been so long? Time to prep for the holidays!
I just noticed I haven't posted to my blog since August 24th! WOW! I guess it shows just how busy I have been. I've been inundated with wholesale orders, so I am working to catch up.
I spent time this afternoon going to Staples. I had purchased a Logitech wireless keyboard & mouse last week on sale. When I had installed it, all the keyboard did every time I touched it was to zoom in. I even uninstalled and then reinstalled. It was just defective, so I returned it this morning & got a cheaper version Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse & it works great! - go figure.
So, here I am typing away and loving my new keyboard. Finally something that works & doesn't stick. I love it!
It's been a busy week catching up, making hundreds of scrabble tile pendants and shipping them out. August was really the beginning of my holiday season it seems. This week has been slow though, probably good because it has given me time to play catchup.
I'm in the process of getting prepped for holiday shipping needs. My Dad is a great help! he's makes all my shipping envelopes for me. It's great! I use colorful scrapbooking paper to make my shipping envelopes so it's more exciting for people to receive in their mail box.
I received a great comment from a customer today regarding my packaging.,
"...just wanted to let you know I got the necklaces today....they are SO cute...I can't wait till halloween gets closer so I can wear them!!! thanks so much.
ps--you packed them so nicely! I felt like I was getting a gift, not something I'd simply purchased. thanks again. " - L.
That was such a nice note to receive!
Speaking of getting ready for the holiday rush.. there's a great forum thread at Etsy by Tiny Fig about prepping for the holidays. Check it out. Some great tips!
THis paragraph is a great reminder that really struck me-- because this is usually the area that I have trouble in too:
"2. ORDERING CRAFTING SUPPLIES.
PRIORITIZE! There have been times where I have run out of earring hooks or earring posts or glue and it Drives me insane. Write out a list of your absolute necessities and then rank them by how long it takes to get these items. For example, if i run out of shrink plastic I can get it at Michaels which is 10 mins away, I can order ear hooks and ear posts from Rio Grande and have them at my door the next day, if I run out of labels I can pick some up at Staples but if I order some poly baggies from an Etsy seller it will take about a month to get to me via first class. So knowing that I order the poly baggies ahead of time and in bulk to ensure I have enough and to save on shipping. By prioritizing what I need and staying organized I shouldn't have to deal with this issue."
I have tried to start earlier, with over 500 mailing envelopes from my Dad last week. I need to take a trip to the store to stock up on even more scrapbook paper so he can make many more for me. Bubble wrap, that's my next need to stock up on... :0)
Ok, I'm off to do some sewing that needs to get done and I finally have the afternoon free to do it. yay!
Check out this great new item I've listed this week:
It's perfect for the entire year! Something for various occasions for the teacher in your life! The set come as you see in the photo, along with a ball chain - all for just $ 55.00.
I spent time this afternoon going to Staples. I had purchased a Logitech wireless keyboard & mouse last week on sale. When I had installed it, all the keyboard did every time I touched it was to zoom in. I even uninstalled and then reinstalled. It was just defective, so I returned it this morning & got a cheaper version Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse & it works great! - go figure.
So, here I am typing away and loving my new keyboard. Finally something that works & doesn't stick. I love it!
It's been a busy week catching up, making hundreds of scrabble tile pendants and shipping them out. August was really the beginning of my holiday season it seems. This week has been slow though, probably good because it has given me time to play catchup.
I'm in the process of getting prepped for holiday shipping needs. My Dad is a great help! he's makes all my shipping envelopes for me. It's great! I use colorful scrapbooking paper to make my shipping envelopes so it's more exciting for people to receive in their mail box.
I received a great comment from a customer today regarding my packaging.,
"...just wanted to let you know I got the necklaces today....they are SO cute...I can't wait till halloween gets closer so I can wear them!!! thanks so much.
ps--you packed them so nicely! I felt like I was getting a gift, not something I'd simply purchased. thanks again. " - L.
That was such a nice note to receive!
Speaking of getting ready for the holiday rush.. there's a great forum thread at Etsy by Tiny Fig about prepping for the holidays. Check it out. Some great tips!
THis paragraph is a great reminder that really struck me-- because this is usually the area that I have trouble in too:
"2. ORDERING CRAFTING SUPPLIES.
PRIORITIZE! There have been times where I have run out of earring hooks or earring posts or glue and it Drives me insane. Write out a list of your absolute necessities and then rank them by how long it takes to get these items. For example, if i run out of shrink plastic I can get it at Michaels which is 10 mins away, I can order ear hooks and ear posts from Rio Grande and have them at my door the next day, if I run out of labels I can pick some up at Staples but if I order some poly baggies from an Etsy seller it will take about a month to get to me via first class. So knowing that I order the poly baggies ahead of time and in bulk to ensure I have enough and to save on shipping. By prioritizing what I need and staying organized I shouldn't have to deal with this issue."
I have tried to start earlier, with over 500 mailing envelopes from my Dad last week. I need to take a trip to the store to stock up on even more scrapbook paper so he can make many more for me. Bubble wrap, that's my next need to stock up on... :0)
Ok, I'm off to do some sewing that needs to get done and I finally have the afternoon free to do it. yay!
Check out this great new item I've listed this week:
It's perfect for the entire year! Something for various occasions for the teacher in your life! The set come as you see in the photo, along with a ball chain - all for just $ 55.00.
How cool is that?
Monday, August 24, 2009
Monday, Monday...
I've got that song going through my head today. It started when I had a whole chain of weird events happen. I think I just need to chaulk it up to being a Monday! Things like my garage door broke and at the restaurant I ordered eggs benedict and when I got it there were no eggs! -- Weird stuff like that. The chef had to laugh and said, "That's been my Monday!", I nodded and said, "Yup. Me too." LOL!
So, I decided to just get my errands done and went off to get some groceries with a friend of mine. It was a good idea. I feel so much better now.
So, I'm working on pendants this afternoon and packaging orders to ship. It was a busy weekend. I've been adding a lot of new designs to the shop and I still have lots to add in the coming week. I'll try to get to some this evening if I have time.
This is one of the new ones: FALLING LEAVES
So, I decided to just get my errands done and went off to get some groceries with a friend of mine. It was a good idea. I feel so much better now.
So, I'm working on pendants this afternoon and packaging orders to ship. It was a busy weekend. I've been adding a lot of new designs to the shop and I still have lots to add in the coming week. I'll try to get to some this evening if I have time.
This is one of the new ones: FALLING LEAVES
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Coming Soon!!!!
Did you Know? Only 30% of the workforce are fortunate enough to make up the creative sector of the US economy, and yet is estimated that over 47% of all wealth generated in the US is the direct result of human creativity.
This is an import figure to know. According to Richard Florida, best selling author of The Rise of the Creative Class, the 'creative class' as he has coined the term, comes down to a "passionate quest for experience."
As artisans and crafters, and even more so as Handmade Sellers, we thrive on the experience of utilizing our creativity to make money. Creativity is something essential that we all have, and that must be nourished, renewed and maintained - or else it slips away from us.
For a long time, I stepped away from my creativity and I felt a nagging emptiness. In the past year, I not only stepped back into my creativity, but I have opened shops on both Etsy and Artfire. With all the experience I have gained over a lifetime of creating and selling, I immediately put my knowledge to work to increase my sales.
In my 'day job' I am a Life Coach. I have been working with clients around the world for over 20 years, assisting them to create balance in their overly hectic lives and to regain their creativity and passion.
In the past year, my passion for coaching and my passion for creating have coincided. As a result, I am making more money and I have found myself helping other Handmade Sellers to do the same. It's fun, exciting & extremely profitable for the sellers!
I have the freedom to work when I want and to combine my passions - what more could anyone want? Etsy has changed the way I do business. YOU can have that passion too! I can help you by bringing you a wealth of knowledge and experience, along with a network of other Handmade Sellers, all working together to increase our customer base & sales!
I've created Coaching Handmade to be THE Resource for increased knowledge and sales for anyone who sells handmade or wants to! Coaching Handmade is a Membership site and will be launching within the next few days. Membership will be available to everyone for a low fee. The benefits will be awesome!
Join with other Handmade Sellers around the globe to increase sales, enhance the handmade buying experience for customers and learn how to use the latest technologies to work for you!Remember, you need to work SMARTER, Not Harder!!
Do you suffer from PFS?
Promotion Fatigue Syndrome
We all do... promotion is time consuming, but working smarter instead of harder is the real answer! Joining together, we can all work smarter.... NOT harder and receive even better results!
BENEFITS of Membership:
| | Classes |
| | Mentoring Network with other Handmade Sellers |
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Handmade Marketing Resources |
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Learn to Use Technology to Gain Sales |
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Learn Ins & Outs of Wholesale |
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Joint Marketing Opportunities |
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and MORE... Visit Coaching Handmade to keep posted.. I will let you know as soon as Membership is open. In the meantime, become a fan at Jesse Jane's on Facebook. The latest news is always posted there first! |
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Saturday Night Special!!
Great time to check out a bunch of new designs I listed today.. loads from sixties, henna, True Blood, Florals, butterflies, and more!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Huge BLOWOUT Sale at Jesse Janes!
* I will issue a refund via Paypal, or you can request a revised invoice be sent before payment.
** 5 for $21 and 13 for $50 BUY MORE & SAVE lots are not eligible for the Blowout Sale.
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Excellent Gifts at an Affordable Price!
• Made with a reused Scrabble Tile & graphic images.
• Buy several to Interchange. Have a different look everyday!
• Non-toxic acrylic coating with Sterling Silver Plated Bail.
• Handmade, unique & may vary slightly in color or design.
• Pendants packaged in a small gift bag (up to 3 per bag).
• Pendants & chains are sold separately.
• Measures approximately .75” x .75”.
• Not recommended for children under the age of 6.
• Available in LARGER QUANTITIES & WHOLESALE - see the "Buy More & Save" section on the sidebar
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Become a fan of my Facebook page for a sneak peek at new designs before they are listed! Plus sales and updates just for fans!
(copy the link below and paste it into your browser window)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jesse-Janes/78927251055
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WE SHIP EVERYWHERE!
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Saturday Night Special 6/13
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(¸.•´ (¸.•`*~SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL ~*´¨)
GET Visible - BE Seen - Handmade Sellers PDF Lesson - Enhancing your Internet Presence for More Views, More Sales - pack with 18 pages of INFO!!
I recently celebrated my 1 year Etsy Anniversary at Jesse Janes. During that time I have had over 2800 sales and feel great having accomplished such a feat.
What is in this 18 page lesson?
1. Having your own business website
2. Optimizing your website for Search Engines
3. Blogging for visibility
4. Using social media outlets
5. Building relationships with other popular sites
6. Using your local connections to build visibility & customers
7. Create repeat customers – keep them coming back for more
With 3500+ words, and numerous screen shot photos, I take you through all the various steps I have taken to advertise my shop outside of Etsy.
What sellers who have purchased this report are saying:
"I just downloaded your PDF file and it's wonderful and FULL of information!Thank you so much for taking the time to write it.
"This is a WONDERFUL PDF file that would be very effect for any etsy.com seller, big or small!!!"
"Fun read. Immediate "ship." Good info. Jessejanes could charge more for this."
"Very Helpful AAA+++"
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(¸.•´ (¸.•`*~SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL ~*´¨)
GET Visible - BE Seen - Handmade Sellers PDF Lesson - Enhancing your Internet Presence for More Views, More Sales - pack with 18 pages of INFO!!
TONIGHT ONLY: PDF report just $ 5.00
** write SNS in message to seller when you check out **
I will refund or you can request a revised invoice.
** write SNS in message to seller when you check out **
I will refund or you can request a revised invoice.
I recently celebrated my 1 year Etsy Anniversary at Jesse Janes. During that time I have had over 2800 sales and feel great having accomplished such a feat.
What is in this 18 page lesson?
1. Having your own business website
2. Optimizing your website for Search Engines
3. Blogging for visibility
4. Using social media outlets
5. Building relationships with other popular sites
6. Using your local connections to build visibility & customers
7. Create repeat customers – keep them coming back for more
With 3500+ words, and numerous screen shot photos, I take you through all the various steps I have taken to advertise my shop outside of Etsy.
What sellers who have purchased this report are saying:
"I just downloaded your PDF file and it's wonderful and FULL of information!Thank you so much for taking the time to write it.
"This is a WONDERFUL PDF file that would be very effect for any etsy.com seller, big or small!!!"
"Fun read. Immediate "ship." Good info. Jessejanes could charge more for this."
"Very Helpful AAA+++"
Friday, June 5, 2009
Fabu Features... how cool!
Check out these 2 fabulous blogs that have featured Jesse Janes pendants:
1. Wash When Dirty blog is hosting a Jesse Janes giveaway! Visit Kristina's blog, read my interview, then visit my etsy shop and choose your favorite scrabble tile pendant, then go back to Wash When Dirty and post it in your comment. You could win your choice of 2 scrabble tile pendants from Jesse Janes shop!
** Here's an tip - You can receive additional entries into the giveaway if you follow Wash When Dirty's blog and become a fan of their Facebook Fan Page.
A great bag by Wash When Dirty:
2. I've also been features in Fab Finds Friday at Meagan's Designs blog! woohoo!
Meagan has included my latest, "Life's a Puzzle" necklace along with fab finds of earrings by Glitzer, Shabby Patchwork Purse by AntiqueBasketLady , pendant by Studio618 , and a wicked cool butterfly by LA Glass
Check out this great bag by Meagan's Designs:
*** By the way, I should also mention that Jesse Janes is hosting a Buy 3 scrabble tile pendants, Get 1 Free Special!!! Great time to stock up on gifts.
1. Wash When Dirty blog is hosting a Jesse Janes giveaway! Visit Kristina's blog, read my interview, then visit my etsy shop and choose your favorite scrabble tile pendant, then go back to Wash When Dirty and post it in your comment. You could win your choice of 2 scrabble tile pendants from Jesse Janes shop!
** Here's an tip - You can receive additional entries into the giveaway if you follow Wash When Dirty's blog and become a fan of their Facebook Fan Page.
A great bag by Wash When Dirty:
2. I've also been features in Fab Finds Friday at Meagan's Designs blog! woohoo!
Meagan has included my latest, "Life's a Puzzle" necklace along with fab finds of earrings by Glitzer, Shabby Patchwork Purse by AntiqueBasketLady , pendant by Studio618 , and a wicked cool butterfly by LA Glass
Check out this great bag by Meagan's Designs:
*** By the way, I should also mention that Jesse Janes is hosting a Buy 3 scrabble tile pendants, Get 1 Free Special!!! Great time to stock up on gifts.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Got curly-que's ?
I have to say, I love this shop! Look at the intricate curls in the wire work... and everything is one of a kind... you need to visit: Roiaobrien
Check out these earrings:
Garden Party Necklace - it's gorgeous!
All of Roia's jewelry is handcrafted from sterling silver or gold filled wire and embellished with semi-precious gemstones, glass beads, or swarovski crystals.
Check out her new blog also: http://roiaobrien.blogspot.com/
Check out these earrings:
Garden Party Necklace - it's gorgeous!
All of Roia's jewelry is handcrafted from sterling silver or gold filled wire and embellished with semi-precious gemstones, glass beads, or swarovski crystals. Check out her new blog also: http://roiaobrien.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Life's a Puzzle....
Check out my new line of necklaces..... Life's a Puzzle series - they're reversible!! Click on each photo to see the 2 sides. It's having 2 necklaces in 1!!
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Saturday Night Special 5/30
I'm hosting a Saturday Night Special in my shop tonight.
20% OFF your Total Order *
www.jessejanes.etsy.com
(before shipping - I will issue a refund after payment is completed.)
Now through 6am Sunday
* 13 for $50 & Wholesale Lots are not applicable for 20% off
20% OFF your Total Order *
www.jessejanes.etsy.com
(before shipping - I will issue a refund after payment is completed.)
Now through 6am Sunday
* 13 for $50 & Wholesale Lots are not applicable for 20% off
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Who doesn't love a Destash??
What's a destash you ask?
It's when a seller on etsy decides to clean out their supply stock and sell off all sorts of fabulous goodies! I love shopping for destash items. You never know what I will find...
Today, I have found Art Faerie!
It's when a seller on etsy decides to clean out their supply stock and sell off all sorts of fabulous goodies! I love shopping for destash items. You never know what I will find...
Today, I have found Art Faerie!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Traditional Metalsmithing
Studio 618, a fellow etsy artisan offers unique handmade jewelry and accessories using traditional metalsmithing techniques. The jewelry is delicate and beautifully crafted. I am always drawn to rings...
I love these:
I love these:
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Fabulous Features!
check out these blogs by fellow handmade artists:
Una Tia Especial : spotlighting creative work of Mad Maggie Designs
Canadian Rockies Art: Etsy Finds- 5 hot Picks post featuring creative work by:
Bijoux Boutique : featured Etsy artist TK Designs
Una Tia Especial : spotlighting creative work of Mad Maggie Designs
Canadian Rockies Art: Etsy Finds- 5 hot Picks post featuring creative work by:
Bijoux Boutique : featured Etsy artist TK Designs
Thursday, May 21, 2009
What time is it?
It's time to check out another fabulous handmade artist!!
This time it's : Timeless Inspirations
Look at this beautiful Blue Shell & Pearl necklace-- I love the colors... such depth.
Oh -- there's earrings to match! How cool is that?
You just never know what you might find when you spend a few moments on Etsy!
This time it's : Timeless Inspirations
Look at this beautiful Blue Shell & Pearl necklace-- I love the colors... such depth.
Oh -- there's earrings to match! How cool is that?You just never know what you might find when you spend a few moments on Etsy!
Friday, May 15, 2009
etsysecrets.com
I jumped on board and joined Tim Adam's lasted venture: www.etsysecrets.com
It's a membership site for info and community assistance to really amp up views and sales. I have done very well over my year on etsy, but would certainly like to do better. I'm looking forward to all the great help & tips!
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