1.17.2010

calling all etsy sellers....

i've been noticing for a while (pretty much since i opened my etsy shop) how biased the front page seems to be. the same sellers keep popping up over and over again, which isn't really fair to the rest of us. there are literally thousands of sellers on etsy, yet there is a handful that i see on the front page multiple times a week - even sometimes more than once a day.

so what can we do about this? well, probably not a whole lot. but we sure can try! this is by no means a new issue - if you read through the etsy forums and look around on the internet, people have been talking about it for a long time now. some people boycott, others just complain.

well instead of complaining (well, who am i kidding...i'll probably still do that too), i've decided to try and do something. i'm going to start making treasuries as often as possible that feature only sellers that have never been featured on the front page. to be considered for these treasuries, please leave your shop link in the comments below. obviously, i can't pick every shop at once, but i can promise that i'll try to feature almost all the shops at some point.



after i make the treasuries, i'll post them on twitter (twitter.com/jaykayknits) and also on my blog (so make sure you're a follower!) and facebook. now, here's where your job comes into play. to get the treasury noticed, the word needs to be spread! you can re-tweet it on twitter, post it on your blog, facebook - whatever! just help me get views, clicks and comments, because that will give it the best chance of making the front page.

now obviously, i'm not going to go back in time and check to see if your shop has ever been on the front page, so please be honest. if you have been on the front page, but it's been over 6 months since the last time you were on there, i'll accept your shop.

so here's to hoping we can get some exposure for more talented artists!
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28 comments:

  1. Hi JayKayKnits,

    As a new member to Etsy (I joined in 2008 but never posted anything til a month ago, I wasn't aware of this problem. Here's my shop link:
    etsy.com/shop/chimchim

    Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

    Carol Beck (chimchim)

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  2. I am not an Etsy seller but I thought I would give you the links to some of my favorite shops that I don't think have made it on the front page!

    etsy.com/shop/lulubliss
    etsy.com/shop/laurenkari
    etsy.com/shop/acerostudio

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  3. Well said! Count me in, please!
    www.knittink.etsy.com

    -KnittinKbyAB

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  4. This is a great idea. It's even difficult to curate a treasury. But I am determined to curate one and I like your idea of only featuring sellers that have never been on the front page.
    I have yet to make it to the front but my shop is still small and needs more stuff. I love your shop.
    Well here's mine if you ever need some newbies for your treasury: www.peppermintsage.etsy.com

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  5. Hi! Count me in as well, thanks.

    http://www.lbgstudio.etsy.com

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  6. How nice of you to do this, thank you

    http://rockybird7.etsy.com

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  7. Hello,
    It's a great idea.
    If it's possible to consider my shop
    www.nevita.etsy.com

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  8. Hello,
    I think this is great idea and I such would want to be a part of it. Take a look at my shop
    www.dassk.etsy.com

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  9. I agree, great idea! I find it's difficult to break in and get noticed. Would love a boost!

    http://www.outdooreducator.etsy.com

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  10. Well, to my knowledge, I've never been on the front page, LOL. It's always great to be in a treasury, thank you. http://www.thehighplainsknitter.etsy.com

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  11. Excellent idea. Here is my shop for consideration :
    http://www.yoyohats.etsy.com

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  12. Thank you for featuring my pendant as part of your blog post. :)

    Looking forward to seeing all the treasuries you create.

    love,
    Susmitha :)

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  13. My monsters and critters would be honored to be part of your treasuries. :)
    http://veganosaurus.etsy.com

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  14. Good Morning,
    i am all up for it.
    To my knowledge i have never been on the front page but i am a serious treasury addict. I have already woken up in the middle of the night to get a slot in!!!
    i usually try to look for new shop or undiscovered shop in my treasuries so i would pleased to be included in one of yours.
    I will in return try to include all the people mentionned in this list.
    Have a good week everyone.

    Aurélie
    Aurelielechat.etsy.com
    twitter.com/aurelielechat

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  15. I would love to be in a treasury and/or the front page. Still trying to get a treasury, boy is it hard to get one! Thanks for your efforts, we've got to help each other when we can, I myself tell everyone about etsy to get more people shopping there, more shoppers more chance of sales. Thanks again.
    Donna
    allmomsrule.etsy.com

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  16. Glad that you are doing something about this.. here is my shop link - allabouthenna.etsy.com

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  17. what a great idea! i'd be honored to be included...

    http://www.etsy.com/shop/jdavissquared

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  18. Hey there, I have two shops, both have never been on the FP. Love ya for tryin: )

    jacquijcrochet.etsy.com
    piecesofjoy.etsy.com

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  19. I completely agree with you - it's the same thing in the treasuries too! I find the same shops listed over and over again. Granted, they have nice items and pics, but there are so many other shops! I have never been on the front page to my knowledge. My store is:

    http://YardByYardKnits.etsy.com

    P.S. Welcome to Etsy knitters - a very knowledgable group for advice and questions!

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  20. Love to be in - www.supurlative.etsy.com

    I try to get treasuries but aren't often successful but if/when I do I am happy to join the cause LOL!!

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  21. What a great idea! Here's my shop...

    http://ssheilah.etsy.com

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  22. you are so sweet to do this! thank you! i'm a newbie to etsy, trying to fill my shop up as fast as i can with fun, hand-knit goodies. i love, love looking at treasuries and would be so excited to see one of my items there :)
    -evan

    merrilyknitting.etsy.com

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  23. I've noticed repeats too! I've been lucky to have been featured in many Treasuries by other generous ETSY srtists, but never made one to the Front Page!! What's up with that?

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  24. I've noticed repeats too! I've been lucky to have been featured in many Treasuries by other generous ETSY srtists, but never made one to the Front Page!! What's up with that?

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  25. What a great idea! Here's my shop...

    http://ssheilah.etsy.com

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  26. Hey there, I have two shops, both have never been on the FP. Love ya for tryin: )

    jacquijcrochet.etsy.com
    piecesofjoy.etsy.com

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  27. I would love to be in a treasury and/or the front page. Still trying to get a treasury, boy is it hard to get one! Thanks for your efforts, we've got to help each other when we can, I myself tell everyone about etsy to get more people shopping there, more shoppers more chance of sales. Thanks again.
    Donna
    allmomsrule.etsy.com

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  28. Hi JayKayKnits,

    As a new member to Etsy (I joined in 2008 but never posted anything til a month ago, I wasn't aware of this problem. Here's my shop link:
    etsy.com/shop/chimchim

    Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

    Carol Beck (chimchim)

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