Join the Etsy Facebook Community: New Etsy Fan Page & My Etsy Application
More Etsy fun on Facebook! Become a fan of our Facebook page and install the new My Etsy application. Show Some Love for Our Brand New Facebook PageCheck it out here and click the Become a Fan button. If you're already a fan, well then hey, aren't you too cool for school! We redesigned the page to give new visitors a …
John Allspaw Joins the Etsy Team
One day in early 2005, I got a call from a friend and former colleague asking for career advice. My friend was considering a role running site operations at a fledgling Internet company that was creating a whole new way of connecting people on the Internet. They were a small but inspired operation running …
Holiday Kids & Toys Showcase: On Sale Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 12 p.m. ET
Have your little ones finished composing their wishlists for the North Pole? Discover gifts that will set their wee minds alight with creativity. The Holiday Kids & Toys Showcase will be a wonderland of imaginative play. Info for SellersGet your items ready! Think fun things for kids to do, play with or …
Customer Care: Improving Etsy Support
Etsy's Support Team is committed to providing the best possible service to the Etsy community. We are delighted to announce that we are launching a brand new Help section and a new set of internal tools for Etsy's Support Team. As we have with other recent features, we are going to roll out use of the new Help …
Etsy International: We're Visiting Europe...Again!
UPDATE: Just a friendly reminder! [The following was originally published on October 31, 2009.] Etsy International: We're visiting Europe...again! Nous retournons visiter l'Europe! Wir kommen zurück nach Europa! English I'm happy to announce that Matt and I will be making a quick trip to Europe this November …
Holiday Stocking Stuffers Showcase: On Sale Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 12 p.m. ET
Before the stockings can be hung with care beside the fireplace's comforting glow, tiny gifts must be found to fill their depths. The Holiday Stocking Stuffers Showcase will provide an ample supply of pocket-sized gift ideas for everyone on your list. Info for SellersGet your items ready! Think festive …
Etsy Statistics: October 2009 Weather Report
Here are some facts and figures for our marketplace during the month of October 2009. The stats: $17.7 million of goods were sold by our community in October; roughly 11% higher than September's $16 million. That represents 1,065,475 items sold for the month, 10% higher than September’s 967,037. 1,659,220 new items …
DIY Wedding Crafts Contest Winner and Finalists
Thanks to all who entered and voted in the DIY Wedding Crafts Contest with Etsy and Martha Stewart Weddings. After carefully reviewing more than 3200 beautiful entries, a panel of judges from both Etsy Admin and the editors of Martha Stewart Weddings completed a secret ballot judging to select one …
Holiday Gifts for Him Showcase: On Sale Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 12 p.m. ET
Do the men in your life pose the ultimate gift-giving challenge? The Holiday Gifts for Him Showcase will be the go-to resource for innovative feats of masculinity. Dudes will be delighted to receive creative, out-of-the-box alternatives to the standard fare. Info for SellersGet your items ready …
Talking Product: An Update on 2009 Site Feature Priorities
Hi friends,Welcome to the latest installment of Talking Product. For those of you who are unfamiliar with these posts, they are part of a regular series from my colleagues and me. Our CEO, Maria, started this series last year with her Talking Shop posts. In 2009, we’ve offered more posts by disciplines: Talking …
Etsy Cooperative Advertising Program: BUST Magazine February/March 2010 Issue
Next up in the Etsy Cooperative Advertising Program: BUST Magazine! In case you're not familiar with this program, here are the important details: Etsy will purchase ad space in various magazines, cover half of the cost, and design the ads. Etsy sellers are able to purchase spots in the ad at the discounted …
Tech Update: Upcoming SEO Improvements for Shop Home Pages
UPDATE: We have completed the SEO improvements for shop pages, including the 302 to 301 redirect changes for username.etsy.com URLs. [The following was originally posted on October 30, 2009.] UPDATE: We're happy to announce that all the search engine optimization (SEO) changes described in the post below are …
Holiday Gift Ideas Showcase: On Sale Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 12 p.m. ET
The holiday season is just around the corner, and the search for unique, heartfelt gifts need not wait until the last minute. The Holidays: Gift Ideas Showcase will exhibit interesting, expertly handcrafted items that you won't find at your local mall. Make this holiday season an affair to remember with …
Clarifications and Changes: Updates to Etsy's Site Policies
Last week we let the Etsy community in on a "sneak peek" preview of the proposed updates to our site policies in the DOs & DON'Ts of Etsy. During this preview week, we received lots of feedback and discussed the policies in the Forums, by Conversations and email with members of the Etsy community. After a rather …
Holidays: Kids & Toys Showcase: On Sale Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 12 p.m. ET
The holidays are a thrilling season for all, but the true excitement is reserved for the kids. Memories of opening that much-anticipated toy truck or stuffed animal are sure to be treasured for years to come. The Holidays: Kids & Toys Showcase will provide ample opportunities to discover fun stocking …
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