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I am working,playing or riding.I enjoy working on my etsy www.TamsJewelry.etsy.com or My Handmade Artist Shop http://handmadeartistsshop.com/shop/TamsJewelry I love my work, my life, I am so Blessed. If I could use only one word to describe myself it would be kindhearted.(To a fault)L.O.L.

Saturday, April 10, 2010

How many sales can I get doing that?

I am doing an experiment.I had put pearl earrings $5.00 free gift and free shipping posted at all three shops.Two weeks no sales, crazy.I just no when the customers see the quality they will come back.Any ways did some research.Decided to do something totally crazy out of desperation for first sale at my Zibbet.I changed those five dollar earrings to .10 plus shipping minus the free gift.Leaving me no worse off cost wise and On Etsy I got 19 sales Artfire 0 sales Zibbet 0 sales.Now I am not sure why it is not working at the other two shops.I am gonna continue this experiment until my birthday next week.I will let ya know how it's going.If you need some great earrings at an awesome price please check them out.First buyer on Zibbet will get something special for helping me out.If you know any techniques that might work let me no.I am always open to suggestions.
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  1. TamsJewelryApril 10, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    I only had this posted 1 hour before another jewelry artist responded with not such kind words.Wow,I was asking for an opinion not trying to under sell anyone.Just trying to promote my shops.Online selling is very different from shows.I am trying my best!Don't get mad at me for that.There are enough customers to go around.LOL

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  2. ShellApril 10, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    Sorry that you got such negative feedback. I took a look at your stuff. So cute! I would be happy to host a review/giveaway for you on my blog. Might help. :) thingsicantsaymichelle@gmail.com

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  3. AnonymousApril 10, 2010 at 6:10 PM

    Owwww- i'm sorry somebody said not-nice-things to you. Tried telling all your friends and family about it? or sending out group bulk e-mails around holiday season to friends, friends of friends and all your blogger friends? or posting these offers right here, on your blogger account?

    I like the idea of getting a product review done. Word-of-mouth is a lot better. Gift a few people some of your stuff and make sure they are close enough to brag about it for you!

    I sure hope this helps!

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  4. TamsJewelryApril 11, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    Thank you so much for these great ideas!I will use them.

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  5. AnonymousApril 12, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    Thumbs-up!

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  6. Southern Starr DesignsApril 14, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    happy wednesday to ya Tam.. read your profile we have lots in common, busy and new to internet sales yes i had heard that if your prices are too low on etsy that people think it may not be quality work..I know i spend good money for my beads i use and do good work so go figure i dont feel you have to rake others w/high prices and i too have included a free item and still no sales either, so please let me know you secret and what works for you keep the faith my friend and to to heck w/the 1 bad apple in the jewelry tree that spoke badly of you !

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  7. Sara of Sell Handmade Crafts OnlineMay 10, 2010 at 5:43 PM

    While it's good to experiment to find what works best, my initial concern is that shoppers might see such pricing as a technical bug. Have you tried looking into SEO? While ArtFire and other venues do some of the SEO work for you, there are things you can do to drive more traffic to your studio and increase sales. We have a lovely guide on Improving your SEO on ArtFire here: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=forums&op=view_topic&tid=1840

    Best of Luck to you! :)

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