5 Best Places to Sell Your Handmade Products Or Crafts Online 💻 

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As an artist Facebook just didn’t work for me since most had a flea market mentality of wanting the cheapest price possible. Everyone wanted to haggle and didn’t give a flip the cost of materials let alone how many hours it took to create

I disagree about ebay. I built my jade brand there and enjoy 10K + months during peak times. Been a loyal ebay and etsy seller since 2009. People will remember your brand name if you watermark every photo. That helps a lot.

Great advice. I have my own website to sell my handmade products. I started it before Shopify was a thing and now I wish I could switch to Shopify but the cost and time to transition has prevented me from doing so. I also sell my products on Etsy and Amazon Handmade as additional ways to promote my product and get more sales. I agree with all your recommendations. I would also like to share a few more benefits of why I prefer Amazon Handmade when selling on the Amazon marketplace. 1. I don’t have to pay the $40 monthly seller fee with Amazon Handmade. 2. Amazon Handmade listings don’t require a UPC code to create them. 3. Amazon Handmade also prevents others sellers from listing your exact same ASIN (which they can do on standard amazon listings forcing you to compete for buy box). 4. Amazon Handmade also allows sellers to create an artist profile similar to Etsy which is a nice feature to personalize your store. 5. I prefer seller fulfilled shipping on Amazon Handmade. I may not get the Prime label but i still list my products with free shipping since customers on Amazon expect that. The main benefit for seller fulfilled listings is I can control my branding on the packaging and presentation of my product so it doesn’t arrive in a generic amazon box. I also can include my business cards, brochures, coupons to refer customers to my own website on a future purchase. I also do this with my Etsy sales too. 6. I have less competition from copycat sellers on Amazon Handmade than I do on Etsy. 7. Buyers have better trust in the Amazon marketplace. 8. Amazon Sponsored Ads are very affordable and work better than Etsy ads since i can bid on keywords which gives me more control. The biggest downside of selling on Amazon is the 2-3 weeks I must wait to get my money after the sale and the higher fees. This is why I think it’s important not to rely on Amazon marketplace as your only source for sales.

I've just opened an Etsy shop to try and sell some of my crochet items and these videos are great! I've been binge watching them 😊 the information is very useful and you present it really clearly!

...and, I love how you respond to so many comments, you seem to enjoy interacting with your viewers 🙂

Thank you SO MUCH!! I have been trying to gather the information you covered in this video. I am so happy I found your channel and can't wait to watch your other videos.

Thank you for sharing your insight. I need a “retirement” job, since my ex took everything from me, including my art and all my supplies. ❤️

Thanks so much for all the information. Perfect timing because I’m starting a shop and was going to start with Etsy but now I have more options!! I really appreciate it!! On to your next video!!!😊

Even though Etsy can be great for initial shop setup and walking you through the minefield of selling online, after watching your video I can honestly say I'm reviewing my options. Thank you for the very enlightening discussion...it's very much appreciated! Many Blessings, PJ

Watching a second time! Heart you, Mei!!! Your videos are well-edited btw!

This is so helpful, thank you so much! Also you kind of remind me of a smart Erin from the office!! (Which is a huge compliment because i LOVE her!!) :)

The GLC Arts and Crafts Mall is also a great place to sell your crafts. They have plans starting at just $4.50 per month flat fee and you can list up 300 items. Their other plans are $7.50 and $12.00 per month. They also promote your products on Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram at no extra charge.

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Thank you for your generosity in teaching about marketing and all things that help so much with newbies (like me) to learn about online businesses. I have sold my art and craft over the years via traditional ways...the internet is a new way for me as far as starting up a shop. I’m spending many hours watching yours and other videos and I’m so grateful for your willingness to share. Thank you very much, I really appreciate what you do on RU-vid 👌

Thank you so much!!! I’m in the beginning process of selling my handmade product online. Trying to find a best way to start before my product ready. Struggling on the Etsy and Instagram platform, it seems impossible before I watch your videos. ❤️❤️❤️

I have just discover You, thank You so so much, lot of useful informations!!! Keep up a good work ;)

I'm moving to Shopify and launching two websites soon. I do graphic design for crafters, and I crochet. Etsy isn't working for crochet and I need more control over my designs, and how I work each day. I've gotten so fired up by watching your videos - they've helped me to get focused on next steps. Thank you!

Thank you, Mei! I felt Shopify was the best choice intuitively. After your comparison video, I was sold on Shopify!

I don't know how ended up with this in my feed , but watching this but you make a great video! :)

I'm considering setting up a shop for my textile art and your video was so helpful 💗 I still have a lot of research to do but you have given me a lot to think about... Etsy isn't quite the go-to place I thought it could be especially now it's brought in this off-site sales thing. I know that's not a big concern for a newbie, but it's good to plan for success, right? Thanks again Mei, you've got a new subscriber :-)

Good information because my daughter-in-lawsuggested that she and I get together and start making some handmade items to sell and I was not very optimistic about it. but the more I watch and listen the more I am thinking maybe we have a chance to make some extra income. I don't have any way to make a decent living any other way. So I hope we are successful.

I just happen to stumble on this video and I am so amazed how much I have learned in just a few minutes..very helpful information that I was lacking . Thanks .

Thank you for sharing these information. I was thinking about opening a shop on Etsy but not anymore after hearing that they can be such bullies to real creative artist.

Thank you because I have been looking for the best place (store) online to start selling my handmade jewelry.

Nicely done. Lots of good info and you are focused on information not your personal world. Thanks, now im on to watch other videos you have done

Just watched this vid yesterday and started importing my products from both my Etsy and Wix sites. I didn't know about the Instagram or Facebook feature for links directly to the Shopify store and am excited about trying this. I also want to include all my products on one site. I had to take my Antler jewelry off my Wix site and sell on my Etsy page as Wix canceled my credit card processor when they found out I sell Antler jewelry. It's double work for me and after 6 months on Wix, I've had enough. Had I been more thorough in researching marketplace platforms 6/8 months ago, I would have never signed up with Wix. Thanks for vid!

Hey, love the video! Really helpful info and definitely got me thinking about Shopify. Just one feedback/tip - please boost the audio. I would suggest using a 'compressor' on the audio channel and maybe mic'ing a little differently/closer. All peachy otherwise. Keep it up!

thank you so much Mei!!!! we are just starting out....very very slowly and have not gone beyond making an instagram page. This video is really helpful!!!!

Your skin is absolutely flawless, please share your skincare secrets.

Thank you, I found your video so very helpful. I have been crafting like crazy, challenging my self to just get out of bed due to chronic pain in multiple illnesses. I'ts been a long road, being a person that has always worked one job maybe three at a time, it is hard not to have anything to do but to lay and watch TV I have always wanted to craft but raising two children as a single mom, I, never had time. So now I craft sitting in a chair I find a way to do it to try to help my fingers from nerve damage and arthritis along with multiple other issues. Crafting has kept me sane. Now I need to try to help myself financially and I want to find a way to maybe sell some of my crafts I looked at so many different places and I didn't even know where to start it was so overwhelming thank you for bringing those choices to light I'm glad you mentioned shopified I didn't even think of that. Etsy and Amazon sounds like all winners to me as you said a back up. I'll be subscribing to your channel sending love and light.

Mei I need to say the biggest thank you for all of your content! I saw your add on Instagram for your free course (that I will be signing up for) and I’ve watched back to back videos for over 2 hours!! I’m in the process of setting up a small business, on the side, and I need to go back, rewatch and take notes (that’s what I get for listening while multitasking #mumlife). I’ve learned so much from you today and I can’t wait to learn more! Thank you so much. I can’t believe how much you’ve put into these videos!

All of this really helps. Going to try Shopify first and take your advice. Thanks so much, May!

Thanks so much! I really enjoyed your info! So much to think about!

Amazing video. You are great. You just got a new subscriber here. Thanks for the video

Excellent video amen. I think you've finally convinced me to concentrating by selling my handmade products via Shopify. I wasn't convinced for the longest time since I cut my teeth using eBay for selling my original products. I agree people probably don't always look for seller name on amazon and ebay. But maybe on etsy though. But you're right about email gathering for future use! Thanks, James & Rescue Kitty😺

Really informative and straight to the point, thanks!

I will like to know how can I brand my homemade product? Like register the brand, have the brand logo and all if I sell online. I haven't started yet but want to launch. I am a beginner. Your video was very insightful. After a long time of thinking over and over and watching various videos, this is the first time I got the confidence of STARTING.

Hi creative hive! I wanted to start a resin business for quite a while but didn’t know what website to go for. (my number 1 was Etsy and number 2 shopify) but after watching two videos for Etsy vs shopify I have mostly come to the conclusion that Etsy would not be for me I listed all the things you said as pro and cons from this video as well as another video on my whiteboard and have found out that Etsy has 12cons and only 2 pros but on the other side shopify has 8 pros and one con so I think that I will settle for shopify ! Thank you so much for making all these videos

So glad you popped up on u-tube I wish I had found your videos sooner. I have a failing website I made not one sale I am ready to give up despite all my business cards that I had printed? Have to start watching your videos because I am at the point of packing it in and just giving up ☹️

Great video as always. I do use Facebook ads and Facebook pages. Great advice to open Shopify store first because from there you can sell and promote on so many other sales funnels! I am about to sell on amazon because they have a promotion going on for Shopify store owners they emailed me about. It was great information you had on selling on Amazon because it gave me insights into which seller account to go with. Mei you are an awesome teacher and those who take your workshops better pay attention if they want to make the money they dream of🙂

This was very uselful, thank you so much!!

THX, this was really helpful. I really want to sell my crafts and I think I just saw the best vid for selling crafts

Aawww!! First thing I noticed is cute and genuine she is

Thanks Mei -you are a force! And so cuuuute!!!

Thank you for your info in this vid. I have some things to now clearly decide upon

I just found out a lot about Shopify I didn't know. I think you are wonderful!

Wow the best take away here for me is learning about Klickly! Thanks for the awesome video, this app looks like such a helpful tool for online selling!

Thank you for sharing your experience!

You sound very experienced. Looks like I could take some tips from your video. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you clear and concise x

I find you videos so informative and helpful!!! I´m having a hard chosing a platform where to sell my handmade products, cause there are so many pros and cons in all of them, that honestly I feel overwhelmed!!!!!! :c but you pretty much narrow it down for me....

😍 So damn cute and smart! 🐻 Great tutorial, will watch more!

Thank you so much for this video Mae !

Thank you so much. Very informative.

Thank you!!!! Loved your video!

Thank you so much. This was very helpful.

I appreciate how well thought out this video was! Super helpful tips!

Thank you so much for sharing with us all your useful information !!

Thank you!!!! I just subscribed to your Channel!!!!💕🙏🏼 G.

thank you nice to know since i am real novice and want to start selling my handmade goods

Thank you for the tips there's a few things I did not know about Etsy and I've been on it for over 3 years just doing it as a small hobby making about an extra $20 a month not doing really anything with it now that has changed again thank you for the tips I'll be looking at shopify as well

Binge-watching your videos today!

Thank u Mae. That was some very helpful information

I TOTALLY agree with this. My daughter does fantastic on eBay.

Your skincare routine please!!! Your video is so on point and I was wondering if you knew how to go about sourcing materials in bulk for cheap.

I can't believe you're the shop owner of tinyhands!!! Your work is gorgeous. ❤

Already subscribed and hit the bell button!

So very true. I have bought at least 30 items on eBay, I don’t remember not even one of these shop’s name. So sad

Thanks again. Thumbs up!

This is so informative. Thank you!!!

Thank you for your insight.

So helpful, thank you!!

Very grateful that I can benefit from your wisdom and experience. Many thanks from the UK

Creative handmade products and making your own business sounds good.... Not enough idea how does it goes or grows. Thanks for your inputs and insights. Have a good day.

Thank you sooo much , you have made more sense to me than loads of others I have listened to. I am just starting on my journey, jewellery and quilling. How to get it seen , sold, posted all this is scary... I will defo look at Shopify to make my webpage and link it to facebook first then sell on Ebay odd ones and link. How to price is a difficult one too. Can you give me any pointers?

Hi Mei, thanks for some interesting tips. Do you have an opinion on whether it is useful to separate your own buyer vs seller identities on these shopping platforms?

Thanks for the video. I’m in Australia and looking to start selling my dads paintings. They’re acrylic and pastel paintings and have a price point in mind from $50-$300 there a more then 200 paintings currently available . He’s been painting for years and doesn’t have any room to store them. Looking to set up a shopify store and link to a FB page / other social media accounts. Interested in your thoughts and any tips for a beginner.

Thank you.this was very helpful

I thought Shopfiy was like Easty and co at first. Now I know it’s not thank you for Putting out this video! Subscribe to you as fastest as i could it helped me so much!

Hi! I’m New to your channel! So happy I’ve found someone like you teaching all the techniques to sell on different platform. I would like to check with you Is there any platform or apps i could use on shopify to promote my shopify shop instead of klickly the one you mentioned?

VERY helpful info. Thanks

Big picture of e-commerce. Really helpful. Thankyou very much

Lol totally answered my questions about wix here. I can’t switch over until next month. But I’ll be moving to Shopify

I recently discovered your work. Thanks for all you do! Did you take down your Etsy? I can't find it...

Thank you. Great advice.😊😊😊

Hi Creative Hive. I'm the Arty Biz Teacher. I love this video. You are much better than me. I'm totally different and have just started. mmmmm Shopify. I always wanted to look at this. I have my own site...called Art in the Heart. Very informative video...thank you

Thank you very much for great video

Very good vidéo, I enjoyed it!!! I'm starting to look at different possibilities for me as an artist... It helps me to visualize my next steps... Thank You!

You’re super pretty! Thanks for the advice

Your information is very enlightening, thank you

Thank you for sharing and my mom and i were planning to sell this pandemic

Thanks for sharing 🙏🙏

Thanks for your Information. You really makes you think.

I sell on Poshmark and just love the community there,and they just added Home goods,can now be sold 👍🏻😉

your videos have been very helpful thank you for sharing

You're the best!

Thanks for this very informational video! Do you have any thoughts on storenvy vs Shopify?

Very Helpful. Thank you.

Great video.