Happy Mother's Day

1. Handmade Button Porcelain by paperpeacock

2. Seaside Handmade Cold Processed Soap by HiveMamaSoap

3. Paris in the Spring Crown Gift Tags by MariaSoleil

4. Macaroni Picnic - Handspun Wool Cocoon by OrganicMamas

5. Butterflies in Flight by MyButterflyHeaven

Click here to see the complete treasury from CatherineMarissa

Simple SEO: Shop Title

Classic To/From Gift Tags by CoraAnneDesigns

When you enter a shop on Etsy what is it that you first see? Most likely, it's the visuals. The banner. Product photos. After the first impression - you start some reading. The shop title, shop announcement, and shop sections are three tidbits that you can control on your shop home page to help get customers to your site and let them know what your shop is about. We're just going to start with the Shop Title as short and sweet bits of SEO are best.

Your shop title is the short intro that shows up at the top left of your shop home page. It is also included in the page title and in search engines. You only have about 66 characters (according to Etsy) that will show up in Google results so here you want to be concise yet convey your shop and its offerings. You will obviously want to mention your product. You can choose to be very specific like "sock monkeys" or general like "jewelry" depending on what items you create. For the rest of your shop title include style terms, your shop name, or a phrase that communicates something personal about your shop.

Modern and simple sterling silver jewelry for everyone

Kat's Krafts: Unique Cootie Catcher Wedding Favors

Rag rugs and wool products fresh from our farm to you

Fabulous and Feminine Bridal and Hair Accessories

Your shop title may be one small part of bringing traffic to your shop via SEO, but it's an important one that should be used to introduce your business. What's your shop title?

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Mother's Day Card from Articulations

Mother's Day is coming up quickly (just over 1 week away!) If you've procrastinated it's time to shop local. Shopping local on Etsy often means you can get your items in 2-3 days and, of course, helps local individuals. Here are a variety of gifts to choose for Mom so you can find just the right one. 

Peach Copper and Sage Green Necklace by AbacusBeadCreations - $76

She deserves it, right? So indulge Mom with this intricate necklace strung by hand in sweet shades of peach, copper and sage green beads. This versatile necklace can be worn with or without the matching porcelain pendant. Soft, earthy colors that blend with so many clothing styles this season. And sure to look classic for years to come.

Large Stirring Mixing Spoon by BurlChaser - $65

If you like this large Bocote spoon you should buy it before my mom sees it! Her spoon jar is overflowing with beautiful handmade spoons. It just seems like there is always room for one more!

Mother's Day Gift Basket by CindysSuds - $29.95

This Mother's Day, why not treat Mom to a wonderful gift basket of homemade soap, lip balm and body butter. Give Mom a little pampering, you know she won't treat herself! She'll love how soft her skin will feel after showering with handmade soap and indulging her skin in Body Butter and Lip Balm. She'll feel special and loved knowing you thought of her!

Fused Candle Shelter by giapet - $16

Brighten up your Mom's day with this Glass Candle Shelter. Just place this unique shelter in front of a small pillar or votive candle and watch the light dance through the glass. Great mood lighting for a romantic evening too! Made from high quality art glass, shipped directly from the artist with love.

Beaded Embroidered Thread Ball by JulieandCo - $40

This hand embroidered Japanese thread ball, known as temari, is an incredibly unique and special gift for Mom this year! Embellished with glittering woodland colored beads and embroidered over glittering gold metallic thread, this decorative ball is perfect for any decor and can be displayed alone on a candle holder, or in a basket with other decorative balls, or simply set over a mantle. This is an ancient folk art presented in modern style.

Jade Beach Glass Pendant and Companion Stone by lhsblack - $15

What a perfect gift for the beautiful Mom in your life. This gorgeous jade beach glass and speckled beach stone would look stunning as a simple yet elegant necklace. Just add a couple jump rings and slide it onto a leather cord and voila! Happy Mother's Day!

Recycled Butterfly Room Decor by MyButterflyHeaven - $25

Butterflies come in all shapes, sizes and colors - just like our mothers. Give her a gift that speaks without saying a word with this butterfly room decor.

Mother's Day Flower Brooch by ObrienObjects -$16

As a kid, I remember my dad giving my mom a Mother's Day corsage every year and after a few days the pretty flowers wilting and turning brown. So now instead of a corsage that will only last a few days and only be in vogue on Mother's Day, my porcelain flower brooches are year round stylish and artifact lasting. Plus they are perfect for mothers who like more contemporary styled adornments that require no watering or refrigeration. 

Coiled Rope Upcycled Basket/Planter by SallyManke - $32

Delight mom with this bright green Coiled Rope Planter on Mother's Day. You can both celebrate a "green" holiday with this "green" colored basket constructed from all cotton "green" batik scraps from my quilting studio that are wrapped around recycled "green" cotton clothesline, Next plant it with mom favorite herbs for healthy meals and fewer trips to the market. This is the only clothesline she needs to bring enjoyment on this special day. 

Upcycled Decoupage Box by Squatting Gypsy - $15

This recycled little piece of art is a great Mother's Day gift, because not only can you give her gift in it, she can also keep it on her vanity or desk to keep all her little keepsakes in, such as: jewelry, bobby pins, paperclips, mechanical pencil lead, erasers, post-it-notes or whatever.

Crafty Moms, Cool Shopping: woodtv.com

Check out some of our members' items on EightWest yesterday and this Saturday in person at the Handmade in the Grand Trunk Show!

Strike a Pose

Sterling Silver Photographers Camera by JustJaynes

We all know that photography is the most important aspect of selling online. Your photos have to catch the customer's eye and answer any questions they may have. To be appealing yet informative your photos should be clear, convincing, and cohesive. Your background can support all of these goals. It can make your product stand out, add visual interest, and tie your shop together as a whole.

How can a background take your photography to the next level?