Friday, July 3, 2009

The Etsy 5 A Day Challenge


I've been wanting for a while to dedicate a chunk of time to developing my Etsy shop. So far I haven't been able to stick with it on a consistent basis for as long as I'd like, listing a bunch of items at once and then getting caught up with other things. I'm always struggling with where to focus my energy, trying to find a balance between my website, Etsy, Astro Vintage (and formerly Orphelin), eBay (ugh) and in-person events. I've always had a toe in the water with Etsy, and have wondered if I put my whole foot in if it would pay off. So, it's experiment time...

Since I find it's easier to reach a goal if you tell someone (or everyone) about it, I'm declaring my goal right here on this blog.

For the rest of the month of July I'm going to list 5 things a day in my Etsy shop.

Now, I'm not crazy and I don't like to set unrealistic goals, so I'm building in a feature that gives me 5 days off of my choosing when other factors in life may interfere with my plans. And since today is July 3rd and I just came up with the idea, the first two days of the month won't be included. Yup - I'm making the rules here... That leaves 29 days (minus 5 freebies) for a total of 120 items. That doesn't sound so hard. The point is to list every day and not do 20 in one day. It's part of the experiment. If I don't need the freebie days I won't use them, but a girl needs options you know.

Feel free to join me if you'd like and take your own Etsy 5 A Day Challenge.
And wish me luck!
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13 comments:

  1. ArtfulifeJuly 3, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    That sounds like a great Idea. I'll have to join in the fun next month. Thanks for such a great idea & have a happy 4th.

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  2. CheyneCuts+CollectsJuly 3, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    Great Idea! Best of luck! Can't wait to follow your progress!

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  3. becca.elpyJuly 3, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    that's a great challenge. hmm. i do wish you luck! hope it gets your sales. :)

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  4. SonyaJuly 3, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    Wow! That's MOTIVATING!! I think I'll start as well!

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  5. AmyJuly 3, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    I love it! I need to start spacing my listings out!!

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  6. MichelleJuly 3, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    I know exactly what you mean! Ugh LOL.

    This is a great way to motivate yourself! Best of luck to you. May this lead to many, many sales!

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  7. UrbanStylerJuly 3, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    Sounds like a plan. I will try it!

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  8. Charmed GiftsJuly 3, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    Wow, that's a lot of new listings! I think I'll try for 3 a day. :)

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  9. Wayside VioletJuly 3, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    What a good idea! best of luck to you!!

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  10. TimJuly 3, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    i can't do 5 a day. but would like to see what impact your plan has! I notice when i post something new everyday, consistently, i get many many more hits..

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  11. KarenJuly 3, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    Wow, I need that challenge! I have a lot of things I need to list, but then I get caught up with the day, the housework, the yard work, the sunshine....and don't get it done. I'll try for 5, commit to 1, but do I get the 4th of July off, and if not, maybe I'll just relist something LOL. Etsy IS time consuming and you really do have to work at it, but it looks like it pays off for those who work hard at it.
    PS, I'm a follower of yours on twitter, which I'm trying hard to catch up on learning more about lol. Karen

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  12. piecemamaJuly 3, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    I like the sound of it. Sounds hard, tho' I will try to list daily & I'll need those 5 freebie days (lol). Best wishes for success & sales! Thanks for the motivation.

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  13. UnknownJuly 3, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    Inspirational. I opened my ETSY MollysMuses for my photography and have other ideas I want to add. I haven't been able to do it, your idea of a few a day is a WONDERFUL thought process. Love it, goodluck hope you post your results:)

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