Well, it’s ok…having just started my own Etsy business I was hoping this would give me some good hints and tips; but there wasn’t a lot more than common sense and what you can see on the internet itself. Still useful as a reminder and will be ok for some novices.

Lots of good information about maximizing your Etsy shop. It's split into sections, covering from prior to opening your shop, to scaling up, this is a good read for anyone who has an Etsy shop, and wants to revamp and expand, or for a new shop just getting started.'

Thank you Netgalley and BooksGoSocial for the ARC!

I just started my Etsy shop and some bits of this book were very helpful. I do think I will go back and make some changes to the way I set up my listings, etc. However, unless you are a major retailer (selling 100s of items a month) there are probably better resources. Most of the suggestions in this book are costly and if you are selling 10 or so items a month, you will never make your money back.

This is a fantastic resource for anyone who wants to start selling on Etsy, or wants to revamp their shop to get their sales going. I found a ton of practical advice and different tips to enhance product listings to get better results. I wanted to test things out as I went, so I began by making a few simple changes to some of my jewelry listings. The results? Visitor traffic increased practically overnight. The guidance is simple to follow and not overly technical, making it especially helpful for Etsy users who do not have a lot of background in SEO and have no clue or desire to learn in-depth about algorithms. Super helpful and a must-have diagram for running a successful Etsy enterprise.

There's a lot of information about how to setup on Etsy -- and a lot of disinformation too. Combining that with the ever-changing face of selling online and catering to each platform's idiosyncrasies means its hard to get the right information. The 'Etsy Business Launch' ebook is a minefield of useful information and a refreshing change from the usual churn of information.

Split into six separate sections, covering pre-launch through to growth and scaling, I'm confident I'll use this book over and over, as a template for setting up my own Etsy shop. At present, I have the account and username and nothing else -- my aim is digital patterns and I know this will take time to grow into a viable business. Having the information at my fingertips means it'll speed up the process.

I'm especially pleased to see useful, technical information included -- photographic ratios, for example. It's easy to run off a series of half-decent photographs but another to then have to sit and edit to suit Etsy. Knowing the aspect ratios will lead me to take less time on that, giving me more time elsewhere.

Other useful information will help me cut down my time to create useful product descriptions that will work for me. Online, there are hundreds of 'hacks' but this book reads with authority, sensible information and specifically says there are no shortcuts!

The most valuable chapter for me at present is 'Pricing Like a Pro' -- when selling on Etsy and because I'm selling digital patterns with no shipping fees, it would be easy to fall into the trap of underpricing. However, with this chapter, all the different aspects are taken into consideration -- selling fees, being a big one. And after reading the information, I'm reminded that sure, I'm selling a digital file but to create that, I had to spend time writing the knitting/crochet pattern, creating the item which has a material cost, and all the other stuff that comes with being a creator. I will definitely be creating my pricing prior to uploading any (digital) inventory.

Looking at the growth strategies, there is the standard 'email list' information -- okay, I've worked in web development for *years* prior to now and know all about email lists and the value of them, so I will think of it as standard, whereas other folks might not -- but also other strategies I've not given much consideration to. Will I use them? Probably! I've seen these strategies used by Etsy sellers in other, similar niches, so why not?

I haven't looked further in detail yet -- I'm not ready to do that. However, I have skimmed through and whilst I have come across some of the ideas before, having them written down with examples, and specific to Etsy growth is a boon. Combining that with the trust I have in the content already, and yes, I will be taking careful note.

Would I recommend this book? Absolutely. There's value for anyone thinking about starting an Etsy shop but also for those who have established themselves and want a refresh or a boost.

A fairly comprehensive guide. I have a small Etsy business and think I will put into practice much of the advice here. It doesn't just tell you what to do but how and why. I will definitely reread this one.

This is a great and detailed plan for setting up an Etsy business. The authors know and point out certain things that they have noticed worked for them but might not apply or be the case for everyone. It was well organized, insightful and easy to understand. It was very helpful.

This book seems pretty thorough at walking through the steps to launch an Etsy business. I have not put into practice anything in the book yet, but will walk through this book as I go step by step at launching a business on Etsy.

I do find that the first step is probably the hardest, and that is market research. I wish there was an easier way (or maybe more enjoyable way) to go about figuring out if a business idea has the potential to be profitable. And this is the step I would really love more help with or even hiring someone to do for me.

But with that said, this book touches on things that you probably never thought about. And according to the book, it claims this book is good for people who are just launching a business on Etsy for the first time, or already have a business but want to expand that business and see more income.

Overall, a good book I would recommend to anyone just starting out with an Etsy business.

Interesting book I was keen to read due to hoping to start my own etsy business. It was an interesting read bit did leave me with some questions that were not answered

This is a must-have for anyone interested in selling on Etsy, or anyone who already has a store but is looking to freshen it up! Etsy Business Launch by Alyssa Garner explores a wealth of Etsy know-how to help readers build their brand, start a shop, and navigate market trends. Everything you could need to know is in this book.

A clear, thoughtful guide to starting your own online business, I found this book chock full of helpful tips and tricks to create a successful online business. I had recently signed up to take an e-printables course, and how to sell your printables on etsy, and I was curious to see if this book would provide the same advice at half the price, and I'm happy to report it did! Highly recommend this book for those who are curious about starting their online side hustle on etsy.

This was such a fantastic book on assisting me on growing my new Etsy business. It was written in an approachable manner, with easy to follow instructions and really specific examples that made it easy to translate it to my business in my head.
I was so inspired reading this book and I was able to see the error in some things I had overlooked. I am really excited to apply the things I have learned.
It was easily the best guide to engaging with Etsy I've dealt with.

A step-by-step guide that is easy to follow. It covers everything from deciding the best product to sell, do setting up your page, to SEO, marketing, and starting your LLC. It’s thorough, specific, and goes over a number of things that would be useful for any new business owner, not just Etsy sellers. It’s also organized in such a way that you can easily skip to what you need. I learned a lot and plan to reference it to start my own Etsy business.

I recently read Etsy Business Launch by Alyssa Garner and was pleasantly surprised by how helpful it was. In a world where there are endless TikToks promising to make you rich overnight through Etsy, it was refreshing to read a book that offered a realistic and practical approach to starting an Etsy business.

When I picked out and requested this book, I was somewhat skeptical, but I still wanted to see what it was about. What if this finally is the real deal? What if this is not yet another copy-paste of anything vague and generic that can be found anywhere online in huge abundance? I have been an Etsy seller for over 10 years. Not a very successful one. one barely making it worth it at all. And, of course, I want to do better there.
So, I read this book. I am not sure if it will turn my existing Etsy store upside down and make it a huge success, but it does give valuable insight even if you think you know Etsy. And, it would make it starting out on Etsy so much easier, had I had this particular book 11 years ago! So this is something I will definitely be recommending to anyone who tells me they want to start an Etsy store.
What I loved about this book the most: things are actually explained in a way that the reader understands what it is they are talking about. I have zero business education background. Zero. Most marketing and selling books just make no sense to me. Just like all the platitudinous advice of “find out what your ideal customer is”. But here? Ok, here I FINALLY found out how to find out what the ideal customer is and how to pinpoint that down. I had seen that word combo a zillion times before, of course, but no matter how hard I looked, I was not able to understand how am I supposed to know who or what that is. Ok, and now I know. This “ideal customer” is just one of the things that suddenly make sense just because it is explained what that is. There is more than this one.
Overall, if you know anyone who wants to start an Etsy store, yup, tell them about this book – this definitely is something I am going to be doing.

This is well-written, concise, and highly informational guide to setting up a store on Etsy. If you are already selling anything at all online, much of the information may seem redundant. However, the book is a good review for seasoned internet sellers and an excellent primer for newbies.

Highly recommended for anyone who is completely new to internet sales.

My daughter and a few friends have been talking about starting their own businesses on Etsy. When I saw this title I was intrigued and thought I'd give it a read. I'm glad I did because I have pre ordered several copies to be delivered to those three people I mentioned above.

The book is filled with everything you need to get yourself started on Etsy. It's not as simple as just setting up and account and going, and this book outlines everything you need to think about, do and plan for in order to achieve success on this sales platform. I recommend anyone even thinking of starting their own Etsy shop reads this book first to set yourself up for the greatest chance of success and booming sales.

A great resource for anyone looking to open an Etsy shop and for those looking to grow their Etsy shop. The book details everything from finding your niche, advertising, shipping, customer service and so much more. Highly recommend!

Thank you, Netgalley and BooksGoSocial , for the advance reading copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was such a helpful book since I’ve been thinking on selling on Etsy. Totally takes you through every stage since it can be a bit overwhelming to be a seller! Highly recommend for anyone really since we can all end up selling things on Etsy.

An absolute must read for anyone thinking of starting up their own business using the Etsy platform. This book walks you through everything you need to consider, plan for, do, and maintain - all of which are step by step, and in easy to understand jargon. This guide will be your helping hand from start to finish in your new business venture.
Would recommend!

Thank you to BooksGoSocial and Netgalley for an eARC of this book to read and review.