Question 1

Is it free to open a store on Etsy?

Accepted Answer

Opening a store on Etsy is completely free. However, a $0.20 listing fee is charged for each product you upload. When a sale occurs, commission and payment processing fees are deducted.

Question 2

Can only handmade products be sold on Etsy?

Accepted Answer

Etsy's main focus is handmade, vintage (at least 20 years old) items, and craft supplies. However, it has seen the largest growth in the digital (downloadable) product category in recent years.

Question 3

What should I do to prevent my Etsy store from being suspended?

Accepted Answer

Etsy's suspension policy is very strict. The most important rules are to avoid IP conflicts (not logging into a suspended store from the same internet or computer), not selling mass-produced or dropshipping products, and not using copyrighted brand logos.

Question 4

What is Etsy SEO and why is it so important?

Accepted Answer

Etsy is a giant search engine itself. 80% of customers use the search bar instead of browsing the homepage. If you don't optimize your titles and tags with the right keywords, you will be invisible even if you make the best product in the world.

Question 5

Is selling digital products profitable?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the profit margin is close to 100%. There are no shipping, customs, returns, or packaging hassles. You design a file (e.g., Digital planner, Lightroom preset, wall art) once and can sell it thousands of times.

Question 6

When should Etsy Ads (In-platform ads) be turned on?

Accepted Answer

Not the moment you upload your first products; they should be turned on to accelerate sales velocity after you have correctly applied organic SEO to your products and your image click-through rate (CTR) has reached a satisfactory level.

Question 7

Are Offsite Ads mandatory?

Accepted Answer

Participation in these ads, which Etsy runs on Google and Facebook with its own budget, is optional for those making less than $10,000 in sales in the last 12 months. It becomes mandatory after passing the $10,000 threshold (a 12% commission is taken).

Question 8

Is the Print on Demand model legal on Etsy?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can work with production partners like Printify or Printful to print your own designs on products like t-shirts and mugs and sell them. However, you must clearly declare this as a 'Production Partner' in your store settings.

Question 9

How can I reduce shipping costs (E-export) from Turkey?

Accepted Answer

You can make faster and more affordable international shipments compared to the national post office by making agreements with intermediary shipping (forwarder) companies.

Question 10

How can I get more positive reviews for my store?

Accepted Answer

5-star reviews determine the fate of a store on Etsy. Sending small surprise gifts to the customer, adding personalized 'Thank You' notes, and responding to messages in less than 24 hours (quickly) increases the review rate.

Question 11

What is the Star Seller badge, does it increase sales?

Accepted Answer

It is a badge given as a result of replying to messages within 24 hours, shipping packages on time, and maintaining a 5-star review average. It indirectly increases the sales (conversion) rate because it gives confidence to customers.

Question 12

Which programs should I use for competitor analysis?

Accepted Answer

The use of tools like eRank, Marmalead, Alura, or EverBee for Etsy market research and keyword analysis is practically demonstrated in our training.

Question 13

How do I receive my Etsy payments?

Accepted Answer

Etsy Payments system works actively in many countries. You can connect your local bank account and receive your payments directly.

Question 14

What programs are needed to design digital products?

Accepted Answer

Canva, Adobe Illustrator, and Procreate are the most used programs. Especially selling templates with Canva (e.g., Wedding invitations, social media templates) is very popular on Etsy.

Question 15

What does Copyright or Trademark infringement mean?

Accepted Answer

It is producing and selling products using the logos, names, or characters of registered brands like Disney, Marvel, Nike without permission. This causes your store to be permanently closed.

Turn your hobby into a global business.

It's easy to get lost on Etsy.

Who is this for?

Etsy platform expertise.

Learning Process

Market Analysis

Setup

Listing

Advertising

Growth

Targeted Outcomes

Global Customers

Write Your Success Story on Etsy

Frequently Asked Questions

Open Your Etsy Store

Turn your hobby into a global business.

It's easy to get lost on Etsy.

Who is this for?

Etsy platform expertise.

Learning Process

Market Analysis

Setup

Listing

Advertising

Growth

Targeted Outcomes

Global Customers

Write Your Success Story on Etsy

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free to open a store on Etsy?+

Can only handmade products be sold on Etsy?+

What should I do to prevent my Etsy store from being suspended?+

What is Etsy SEO and why is it so important?+

Is selling digital products profitable?+

When should Etsy Ads (In-platform ads) be turned on?+

Are Offsite Ads mandatory?+

Is the Print on Demand model legal on Etsy?+

How can I reduce shipping costs (E-export) from Turkey?+

How can I get more positive reviews for my store?+

What is the Star Seller badge, does it increase sales?+

Which programs should I use for competitor analysis?+

How do I receive my Etsy payments?+

What programs are needed to design digital products?+

What does Copyright or Trademark infringement mean?+

Open Your Etsy Store