Great And Helpfull Articles!

As all handmade seller know there is lots to learn in this crafty business. There are so many resources out there, that more often than not it gets a bit overwhelming. I, for one am always reading articles to help me improve not only my craft but most importantly my marketing and social media skills. So, here I share some articles and sites I frequent and have saved that are quite helpful. Enjoy!

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1) 6 Tips for Etsy Beginners
http://www.handmadeology.com/a-must-read-for-all-new-etsy-sellers-6-etsy-tips-for-beginners/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+handmadeology%2Ffeed+%28Handmadeology+Today%29

2) Pricing for Time Intensive Items
http://www.handmadeology.com/pricing-for-time-intensive-handmade-items/

3) 5 Tips for Increasing Your Store Visits
http://meylah.com/meylah/5-tips-for-increasing-your-online-store-visitors

4) Preparing for Art & Craft Show Success
http://meylah.com/meylah/free-ebook-preparing-for-art-craft-show-success

5) Perfecting Your Product Photography
 http://meylah.com/meylah/meylahs-new-ebook-perfecting-your-product-photography

6) 9 Critical Steps for Starting a Craft Business
http://www.firemountaingems.com/encyclobeadia/beading_resources.asp?docid=B39A&WT.mc_id=FB110719-02

7) How-to Guide on Creating a Facebook Page
www.facebook.com/hautecards/posts/235637549802746

8) Tagging on Etsy
http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2007/guidelines-tips-tagging-on-etsy/

9) How To Effectively Use Social Media To Market Your Business
http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2010/how-to-effectively-use-social-media-to-market-your-business/

10) Packaging and Shipping
http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2008/service-tips-for-sellers-packaging-and-shipping/

Of Course READ the Etsy Seller's Handbook http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2011/the-etsy-seller-handbook-all-our-how-tos-about-selling/

These sites SUPER Helpful!
http://www.handmadeology.com/  and  http://meylah.com/