5 Leading Causes of Etsy Shop Death (& how to prevent)

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Today I go over the 5 ways to get suspended on Etsy & how to prevent accidental suspension or Etsy shop shutdowns. Are you wondering why your shop got suspended on Etsy for no reason? This video may answer some questions. On this channel, I go over Etsy SEO, full design creation tutorials, research and more for a full A to Z listing creation tutorial on Etsy.
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0:00 Intro
1:11 No. 5 Way to Get Suspended on Etsy
5:25 No. 4 Cause of Etsy Shop Permanent Suspension
11:47 No 3. Cause of Etsy Shop Suspension
16:27 No. 2 Cause of Etsy Shop Suspension
19:16 No. 1 Cause of Etsy Shop Suspension

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@joycenelson7409 5 месяцев назад

I am a top one percent seller on Etsy. I’ve been targeted for copying where there have literally been HUNDREDS of new sellers copying my listings. Not just my images but my exact tags, titles, descriptions and mockup layouts. When I reach out to the sellers they just adamantly deny they copied me. So I did a reporting sweep and got a bunch of listings successfully removed only to get bombarded by hate email. Etsy needs to do better!!!!

@aikhanam2 4 месяца назад

what do you mean by copying? I have created listings, in the similar style using different images, I sell invites

@DowntheRabbitHoleCraftz 3 месяца назад

@@aikhanam2 Similar style is not the same a direct copy. So using the same font in the same color scheme and layout but with a different message is a similar style, while it's still a moral grey area, it's still bad, but as it's an "original work" Etsy allows it. Another example is using a similar photo, or the same photo, on different products. Direct copying is outright taking the original listing's mock-ups, description, tags etc and posting them as if they were original posting with no changes whatsoever. Style copying is taking the original's overall design/theme and putting in onto other products or making slight alterations on the same product to make it "original". BOTH suck as an Etsy shop owner... -.-

@EricAdamsonMI 2 месяца назад

Hate email? From whom? Scummy thieves? They're not worth your time.

@gregsutter1805 Месяц назад

@@DowntheRabbitHoleCraftzim thinking etsey might be harming it self. Play it forwards and pretty soon there will be no items made by human hands.

@Knowledge-College 22 дня назад

Sorry to hear this I am new to Etsy and I’m not sure how I want to sell on there as I have unique designs I was going tonight use :( have you reached out to Etsy? Can they do anything about it ? :(

@AndreaMagdalenaKosha 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for your time, Heather. My take on this is when people do business with large marketplaces like Etsy, Amazon KDP, etc., they will be vulnerable to them. No matter how hard and honest they work, these corporations can suspend or shut them down, often for no reason or based on false accusations. Sure, some people are just naive or operate against rules and regulations, but that's not always the case. Solution: 1. Start a business with these corporations with no emotional attachment, knowing you can be suspended or shut down even if you did everything right. 2. Open your own website or blog at the same time and promote yourself via your favourite social media platform, possibly one or two the most.

@SA-op6fp 5 месяцев назад

Obviously

@AndreaMagdalenaKosha 5 месяцев назад

@@SA-op6fp I like like to meet like minded people. Many people who are new to this have no idea how the corporations work. They provide you with the platform and their own printing facilities that they owe, too, most likely (in this case). They create algorithms that serve them but not necessarily the customers. I for example, never found the product "they" recommended based on their algorithm I may like, but I had to dig and dig for the item I wanted. We have so much energy and money, so it is best to put it into endeavours we can control. Even if we fall or make mistakes, it's not over "shout down, band" or whatever, but you keep working with your clients.

@itsheatherstudio 5 месяцев назад

I completely agree! It is true that ou business on a platform abides by the rules of the marketplace and it's always good to have your eggs in multiple baskets- especially if this is your only income stream. Thanks for watching and commenting here! ❤

@jackiebeyer9305 6 месяцев назад

It seems so rude to copy. Here I am trying to find something original, then to think some thief will just steal it? That stinks!

@KateTheMama 6 месяцев назад

Right!? There's a shop i follow because it's in a similar niche as me and I've caught a few of her copycats before and i report them to her. Her designs are extremely unique and beautiful and she has dozens of bestsellers so i understand the appeal but she gets so many copycats that she has a legitimate disclaimer in her shop announcement discouraging copycats and saying she WILL sue them

@blissessentials524 6 месяцев назад

@@KateTheMamasame I seen some of another shops work on Amazon, thieves are everywhere unfortunately

@user-jn3ct5gh3e 6 месяцев назад

I recently had a copycat and I believe I lost sales from it but I refuse to look at how many they’ve sold. It was by far my best selling product so far.

@debm4449 6 месяцев назад

Same exact situation . But it's OK. A particular idea may have been stolen . But I feel blessed because I have so many ideas .

@remer9325 5 месяцев назад

Everything is stolen basically. If you come up with something that's actually original... You usually end up a billionaire. Everyone else is copying.

@monaaumair8078 6 месяцев назад

Obviously, I'm still listening and paying attention! I love your channel... and comping up to one year as an Etsy seller and loving every minute!

@itsheatherstudio 6 месяцев назад

Haha you are a true POD friend in the comments!❤ Thanks for watching the video and supporting my content!

@GenX-Ellen 5 месяцев назад

I love your calm style. I just started watching your videos and see a big difference in my blood pressure. Figuring out what to create for my POD shop is stressful enough. 😂

@itsheatherstudio 5 месяцев назад

Haha! Thank you so much for the compliment and for watching and happy it's helping the blood pressure! ❤

@myralg 6 месяцев назад

Haven't watched one of your videos in a few months.. Just an observation but you have a distinct "glow" about you. Congrats no matter what you're up to!❤

@shanzbe5794 5 месяцев назад

Your videos are absolutely the best. So incredibly helpful! Thank you very much!

@mercyguerrero5240 6 месяцев назад

Excellent information, I have my shop on vacation mode for a few months because I'm transitioning from a complete handmade shop to a POD shop. But lately, I have seen shops being suspended and I'm very skeptical about reopening my shop and just doing my own website.

@FloriFama 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for all these tips! Listening to the full breakdown and explanation is so valuable! I'm just shocked to see how many people are STILL selling copyrighted designs on Etsy. That's the discouraging part. If people are still selling Disney products for years (even after seeing so many got shut down and some even sued), it's very scary to think what could happen to your own designs (especially if we're just getting started). They would just pass as original designs in the copycat's shop, no one would be able to tell they ripped you off and as you said, you can't really do too much about it if they're putting the designs on different products. 😢

@joveezus1347 6 месяцев назад

You saved my life with the bella on canvas transparent real life print. I just began making mock ups for my items using that brand so thank God i'm aware of the transparency prior to doing all the mock ups for like 20 listings. I would've had to do all of them over again lol thanks!

@demolisher-g13-83 6 месяцев назад

Obviously... we need more videos from you! You rock!

@jessycalewis9758 24 дня назад

Thank you Heather. Your videos are great and helpful.

@Angel-lk1ir 3 месяца назад

Obviously, this is a great video 😋💚 thank you for the info. I do think a lot of these are ‘obviously’ no no’s but a few were things I didn’t even think about! 💚

@fuzzysjamaicankitchen 4 месяца назад

so appreciate her taking the time to make these helpful vids

@courtneysdani 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for all this great information!

@patrickhillegas 5 месяцев назад

woah thanks Kid... good information - especially for the Print to Garment, Good to Know - thanks for the Keymap of curves and cliffs-- thank You...!!!

@TheVoiceOfFire3 3 месяца назад

Obviously... Your videos and coaching are great. Thank you...

@heartbehindtheart 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! Heather😊 I've made it all the way through your video. I've had copycats in the past myself on 3 different occasions. I create my Digital Pattern art Designs from photographs that I take. So I always have proofs to protect my art. Again, Thank you!

@ForeverSunsetsBtq 6 месяцев назад

Still with you! Most are basic, but I think like the IP address /shilling info was good to know. I watched a video saying to purchase from another account to get your shop bumped in algo but I knew that just sounded wrong, to begin with. Love your videos! Thank you!!

@jenrichscholtz 4 месяца назад

very informative... thanks you so much for sharing your experiences.

@user-zl4yw2sx7y 3 месяца назад

Obviously, always with you Heather. Great Videos and Advise!

@ChronicallyJessie 6 месяцев назад

So many “teachers” teach to take a best seller & tweak it to make it your own & apply to your niche. I also think Kittl leads to a lot of similar designs when people are barely making any changes etc & that’s on them, not Kittl (which I actually love so much!)

@RVincents 5 месяцев назад

I so agree ..I said the same about the teachers.. It's sad that people can't come up with their own ideas..

@thomasbredewold 6 месяцев назад

Thanks a lot for this video. My shop got suspended last week on point 4m obviously. At least now I totally understand 🙏

@mustaphaibrahim669 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for this video. It really comes handy

@beataberces4918 2 месяца назад

Thank you for this video dear Heather! I don’t particularly enjoy direct copying, but I find it helpful to draw inspiration from other descriptions to shape and craft my own. Copying an entire product is something I would never do; in fact, I have a surplus of fresh design ideas that exceed the time I have available to bring them to life. Generating new concepts is far more enjoyable, and my aim is to approach Etsy as an exciting challenge infused with fun. Even if a product does not sell itself, it is an essential part of the learning process. Greetings from Germany

@betha2396 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for the great video. I always learn a lot from you.

@itsheatherstudio 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!❤

@williamhammerstrom9860 4 месяца назад

Obviously....these things are really not entirely obvious. This is an excellent tune-up video. Thanks so much ❤

@Ravenysx 4 месяца назад

You are so right about copycat culture, I googled a specific design for my product before designing and publishing it myself to see if there was any competition and sure enough there was hardly any. I published my designs then after months passing I googled the same design again to see what popped up out of curiosity and I had seen so many similar designs that I did and some even trying to copy the same layout I did but with different colors, AND all on the same exact product and same mock-up. People are ridiculous honestly

@fuzzysjamaicankitchen 4 месяца назад

ridik n desperate theives hopefullly they get caught

@sandy-sagerabbitvintage2681 5 месяцев назад

Obviously, good information. Thanks!

@brandonratliff9335 4 месяца назад

Obviously I’m still here and learning a lot. Thanks for this.

@seemysunset 6 месяцев назад

Thanks. Great information ❤

@skinbeautygrace9610 5 месяцев назад

Obviously! Great info. I'm thinking about starting an Etsy shop and your videos are so helpful

@itsheatherstudio 5 месяцев назад

Yay! Happy I inspired you to perhaps start and sending you the best wishes on your future business!❤

@bmorgens 3 месяца назад

Don't you will invest your time and effort and they will suspend you and ruin your business. For no reason.

@karlylvisaker6047 10 дней назад

Obviously This is my first visit here. Thanks for all the info.

@alwatts9713 6 месяцев назад

Well, I made it to #3. :-) Good video and very basic, common-sense type things everyone should follow. Thanks!

@tommyssheep 6 месяцев назад

I love how you talk clear 😍 thank you for your channel. Subscribed 👌

@itsheatherstudio 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching and subscribing! ❤

@purplesparkles978 6 месяцев назад

My brain went immediately to NIN when you said that. Thank you for this info!

@wittyk8581 Месяц назад

Obviously....I'm still here for your transparency. Get it queen.

@Huffleprof 3 месяца назад

So helpful! Thank you!

@needyousomuchcloser 6 месяцев назад

Thanks as always for the help!

@needyousomuchcloser 6 месяцев назад

You could say without you everything falls apart...

@hannahbotanica3311 5 месяцев назад

Obviously you are awesome 😊 thank you for the info. It gets a bit overwhelming as a newby!

@jameslaferriere2342 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for some great information. Looking to start a store. Gathering info.

@lindatoews5265 5 месяцев назад

Thank you this was awesome!

@marylepine7091 6 месяцев назад

Obviously made it to this point & end! 😁 great info!!

@timothyroth2090 2 месяца назад

Obviously, you are awesome and have some great info. Thanks for this video!

@itsheatherstudio 2 месяца назад

Thanks for watching! ❤️

@lienevikmane7216 5 месяцев назад

Exactly! Just do your own! Who knows- mayne that your idea will be better than the best sellers !

@LisaLisa-nu7yd 5 месяцев назад

Of course I'm here! Excellent advice Jack!!!! 😂

@yogiparks2994 8 дней назад

"Obviously" you're amazing, and thank you so much for this wisdom!

@slack9400 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for letting us into the Etsy side of your brain. The 'shilling' part was informative with perfect timing. I'm creating a shop, and thought of buying a few of my own items to boast sales right off the bat. I'm going to read the guidelines now!

@itsheatherstudio 6 месяцев назад

Glad to hear this video caught you at the right time and thanks for watching!❤

@angielogan1923 5 месяцев назад

Yes! I love on the same property as my family so I will tell them to definitely not buy my stuff, it's not helpful.

@south_coast_tackle 6 месяцев назад

Obvioiusly...as a noob...your videos are very helpful! :) Thanks Heather!

@nurselifewhit 6 месяцев назад

I’m only on the first point, but already this is such an informative and helpful video with great tips! Thank you so much for sharing

@itsheatherstudio 6 месяцев назад

Happy to hear I could provide some value and thanks for watching!❤

@Mybrainandmyservicedog 4 месяца назад

It really helped. Thanks 😊

@ethabehrmann7312 Месяц назад

Thank you for this informative video! I do browse etsy a lot to see what appeals to me and how it stands out. I am too new to be able to see if listings are successful but take many things as inspiration for my own display or art. In no way am I out to copy anybody but feel it a huge learning opportunity seeing what can be done.

@terryd2023 5 месяцев назад

"Obviously" - though not so obvious... LOL! Thank you for sharing, I would have made several mistakes had I not watched your video prior. I feel that I'm preparing myself through my own research (in care of others that have paved the way), before opening my shop(s). I am now one of your subscribers!!! Keep up the great content!

@itsheatherstudio 5 месяцев назад

I'm happy this video found you and thanks for the feedback and watching! ❤

@donna2.0designs 3 месяца назад

Obviously, you do great videos!

@shamarmilton8626 5 месяцев назад

Great Tips!

@charulvyas8282 6 месяцев назад

Obviously... it's obvious after you said it! 😂 I saw that someone who had multiple shops and had a very small amount due in one of his old inactive shop caused all of his shops to get suspended. Even though they get unsuspended, but I think it is treated as warning/ strike one by Etsy. I've heard of many people not getting clarity on reasons for suspension. What you have mentioned here might be a key point, especially the IP one (for brand new shops). Thanks for this video! 🤩🙏

@itsheatherstudio 6 месяцев назад

You are a true POD friend in the comments!❤ Thanks for watching the video through and agreed, the IP tracking is a surprising one!

@lisaholiday9582 6 месяцев назад

obviously! #4 is so interesting. (fortunately, I was made aware of this) We always support our families. My first endeavor with Girl Scout cookies, your fam bought boxes. Can you imagine not supporting your little girls (or boys) with their school fundraisers, etc. I understand this is different, but only perhaps it's a "grown-up" version and you're working for your own profit.

@fairymagic17 6 месяцев назад

Obviously :) Learning lots! Thanks!

@minkz1858 6 месяцев назад

Okay I finally subscribbed since you're a NIN fan ❤

@terryswenning9510 3 месяца назад

Like your honesty

@wolfjunction8875 6 месяцев назад

Obviously these are great tips :)

@mercyguerrero5240 6 месяцев назад

obviously. love this information

@itsheatherstudio 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!❤

@michelleelsayed9170 6 месяцев назад

Obviously I’ve liked and already subscribed 😂

@kosmickizurnal 2 месяца назад

I write weekly horoscopes. The moment I post them, they appear on dozen other websites. So I stopped but starting again, thinking how to protect my work. Awesome video, very helpful btw. Thank you!

@TheDrifteffect 6 месяцев назад

I'm just getting started again on etsy after being suspended for being inactive for too long. Wanna make sure I do this right this time. PS - NIN is awesome and I still listen to them :)

@LeeLumley 17 дней назад

Thanks for this video. As a new Etsy seller of 1 month I confess I am guilty of copying and the reason is in two different videos, from different channels they told me that was how to get sales 🤦‍♂️ As a result I thought as long as the saying was not the same, it was ok to have similar font and positioning. I have one listing that I copied the font and sampled their colors. I have now taken that listing down until I change the font and positioning. Thanks again for helping new people to see through the bad “tips”.

@DigitalShogunVFX 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the post. I've been working really hard on my store. I possibly would've made a purchase on my store if I didnt see this. Thanks again.

@user-mc6hu4dy1o 6 месяцев назад

Great video, OBVIOUSLY ☺

@k.c.bikermom 6 месяцев назад

Obviously & hello!!! Love your video, sometimes people need a nudge & reminder 😅

@CozzyKorner Месяц назад

Obviously, thank you 🙏🏻

@lizziemoo2502 6 месяцев назад

Obviously....I'm still watching and loving it! 🤣😂😁

@itsheatherstudio 5 месяцев назад

Haha thanks for still watching! ❤

@Bentlyxox 4 месяца назад

It’s funny you mention logos in the background of your photos. I recently bought some really beautiful mockups but I knew before buying them that I would have to remove the apple logo from all the devices in the photos (I just used Canva to remove them) - I’m very new to digital products and POD but it just seemed common sense to me. Thank you for confirming this is a red flag no go practice.

@jamee_maree 5 месяцев назад

OPACITY - That is ridiculous for Etsy to have anyone do! As a former photographer, I can tell ya that unless every single customer and seller has their monitors ALL to the exact same gray scale. Not one person is going to see the same colors on their monitor or phone. There is no way someone can replicate the color that the shirt would be printed as - or even remotely close. I am so sorry that Etsy is making everything so difficult for everyone. I’m glad I closed mine after hearing all these stories that everyone has been sharing lately. Some of the big creators all need to come together and do a huge media press release about all this. It’s the only way anything will change, unfortunately

@user-om5md4nd9x 4 месяца назад

Really like your presentations-so clear, so straightforward!

@ZsoCreative1NJ 6 месяцев назад

Obviously- chuckle lol love this video - great tips

@erhodesx2346 5 месяцев назад

I love your videos, thank you. Did you know that your Numbers are all out of order? 😂❤

@aprilk569 5 месяцев назад

Obviously! Hahaha 😂 Thank you for the amazing tips!! I'm just starting out and would have totally fallen into the trap of testing that initial purchase to make sure things are working as they should. I really appreciate the heads up!

@sarahvaillancourt5746 4 месяца назад

I love the nin reference ❤

@anastasiaholloway1421 4 месяца назад

Obviously lol! Thank you so much for your videos! I ran across your account earlier today and this is my 5th video I’ve watched already. Question, do you feel the POD/Etsy market is becoming over saturated? I am want to take the leap, but I’m soooo nervous.

@ashleysmith4470 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@itsheatherstudio 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!❤

@jessicayang7042 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much, I wouldn’t know about the IP address issue if it weren’t for you, I thought it would be normal for family members to support me by buying from my store, and when they do there’s a big chance they would be using the same Wifi that I do, lucky I saw your video in time, you saved me from a huge risk😮😅

@Trespas 5 месяцев назад

That IP thing is most likely not that simple. Total strangers can share the same public IP(v4) even if they live in different building/city block etc, especially on mobile connections. Technically there could be a few thousand users using a single public IP at the same time.

@BeckHartDesigns 3 месяца назад

Obviously, very useful content. I watched a video where the shop owner purchased products from two different PODs, so he would know exactly how they printed, how they shipped, etc. Sounded like a good idea. What he didn't say was, don't purchase from your own Etsy shop! I was going to have my husband purchase a couple of things so I could verify the process and shipping. Glad we didn't do it!

@wedzistar1 6 месяцев назад

obviously , I m getting value thanks

@AshNapo 6 месяцев назад

Obviously, Heather is my Etsy guru

@itsheatherstudio 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!❤

@user-gy8nu5ch4u 6 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@itsheatherstudio 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!❤

@Cubevanlife 3 месяца назад

Obviously, this has been an interesting insight into Etsy considering the recent controversy.

@robstr0805 5 месяцев назад

hi heather! OBVIOUSLY i am still here (at #3) and i am waiting for #2 & #1

@JillsTreasureChest 4 месяца назад

Thank you.

@predompop 6 месяцев назад

obviously yes makes sense!

@lindajohnson3154 2 месяца назад

You are awesome!

@itsheatherstudio 2 месяца назад

Thank you and thanks for watching!❤️

@amandapelland 6 месяцев назад

Obviously it's obvious that some actions are a no brainier although some are not so obvious. I'm enjoying this video by the way!

@rasserfrasser 5 месяцев назад

Obviously! Great stuff. I'm curious how to protect IP (Intellectual Property) on Etsy.

@user-fm7ex7te1j Месяц назад

Thanks

@espressojoe 3 месяца назад

Obviously if you stack as many pancakes as will fit on a roof, then aliens will wear hats with their PJ’s.

@BaaaWakeUpSheeple 6 месяцев назад

Obviously… I’ve watched a few of your vids now.. you totally remind me of Scarlett Johansson 🤷🏼‍♀️. Thanks for all the tips.. 🎉

@mmirafuentess1990 6 месяцев назад

Hello Ms. Heather.

@rashipp4982 6 месяцев назад

Obviously I always watch🥰🥰April

@MoonspunWhimsy 4 месяца назад

Such wonderful reminders! ❤ A woman in my neighborhood had her Etsy shop permanently closed...and she was banned...because she used the trademarked word "onesie." It was her family's sole source of income. 😢 On another note, I've always wondered how Etsy handles the IP address situation at college dorms, and apartment complexes, with shared wifi... Has anyone run into that issue?

@stevenchurch8751 6 месяцев назад

I found it great to re-visit these “Obvious” practices! Thanks for reminding and Teaching us all…..BTW….you mentioned you once had a “Printify Storel… why don’t you have it ant more….