Blogs

One way to increase traffic to your store and grow your brand is through social sharing. Your IndieMade dashboard has all the tools you need but some store owners aren’t taking full advantage of all those tools have to offer. If you already have social accounts, all you have to do is spend a little time tweaking your sharing buttons now and then load social friendly titles every time you list a new product. If you make sharing easy for your visitors and they’ll do your marketing for you and that’s time well spent.

Handmade jewelry is one of the most popular categories here on IndieMade. From fun and funky, to statement pieces with rare gems, there really is something for everyone on our platform. That’s great for buyers, but sellers without a distinct brand can get lost in a sea of beads. Why should buyers choose your store over any other? It’s all about narrowing your brand and in turn your audience.

Facebook Groups have been around for a long time, but it’s only been in the past few years that they’ve really taken off. There are small groups for just about every club, team and community on the planet and larger groups that cover everything from Astronomy to the X-Files. As a handmade seller, there are three good reasons to join multiple Facebook groups: to learn, to network and to sell. That last one is the one that can get you into the most trouble, so let’s take them in the least volatile order.