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The Jam with MarmaleadA Great Etsy Listing Starts With The Right CategoryHave you ever wondered what Etsy has to say about choosing the right categories for your listings? Well, if you have, that's exactly what we're going to be talking about today, along with sharing a fun little drink recipe that I've been enjoying over the last couple of weeks. So stick around, sit back and enjoy this episode of With a Twist!2021-12-1305 min
The Jam with MarmaleadUpdate Your Etsy Listings Without Angering the Etsy AlgorithmThe Etsy algorithm is complicated, but it doesn't have to be scary. If it's time to make some changes to your tags, it can be tempting to change all your listings at once. But won't the algorithm get mad? Well, on today's episode of With a Twist, we're answering your questions about updating your Etsy shop in bulk, and showing you how to make changes with confidence.2021-11-2210 min
The Jam with MarmaleadHow To Use The Marmalead Storm ToolKeyword research for Etsy doesn't have to be hard. And with Marmalead Storm tool, it isn't. So if you want to flood your listings with new and improved keywords, it all starts with Storm. Let's jump in, figure out how.2021-11-1514 min
The Jam with MarmaleadHow to Use Marmalead's Search Tool | An Etsy SEO Tutorial with MarmaleadEtsy search can make or break your Etsy listings. But you already know this. What you might not know is that Marmalead is an Etsy SEO tool designed to help your listings appear in search. How does it work? Well, the first step is figuring out how to use Marmalead's Search Tool. We're going to jump right in and show you exactly how to use it.2021-11-0820 min
The Jam with MarmaleadPulse Check your Etsy Keywords with MarmaleadFor some Etsy sellers out there, everything might be completely smooth sailing. Things are going really well, and they just want to make sure that they're still using the best keywords that they can on their listings. Well, in this episode of The Jam, we're going to be talking about how you can use Marmalead to do a keyword check-up and make sure that your keywords are the best ones that you could have on your listings today.2021-11-0104 min
The Jam with MarmaleadHow to Get Started With Etsy SEO and MarmaleadAre you completely new to Etsy SEO and have absolutely no idea where to start? You want to make sure you can get the absolute most out of Marmalead but you’ve been wondering how to set your listings up for success. Well, that's exactly what we're going to cover how to do in this episode of The Jam.2021-10-2510 min
The Jam with MarmaleadThe RIGHT Way to Use Marmalead to Price Your Etsy ListingsIt’s always a good idea to revisit your pricing every once in a while, make sure you're not positioned too low and you're leaving money on the table or you're priced too high, and you're not being considered by some shoppers. Today we're talking about how to get the most out of Marmalead when doing your pricing research.2021-10-1806 min
The Jam with Marmalead3 Tips to Help You SELL MORE on Amazon HandmadeIf you've been wanting to know how to maximize your sales on Amazon, today's episode is for you, Dalia joins us to talk about three ways to instantly improve your Amazon listings. Dalia made over $600,000 on Amazon Handmade last year and has created a Mastering Amazon course to help sellers just like you succeed on the platform. So here are three tips you don't wanna miss.2021-10-1113 min
The Jam with MarmaleadEtsy Vacation Mode | What to Do Before You Go & When You ReturnEveryone needs a break from time to time. Maybe it’s a month off after the busy holiday season, or maybe it’s a week at the beach during the summer. A little R&R can go a long way for your mental sanity when it comes to running your own Etsy business. You’ve heard the good and the bad about Etsy’s Vacation mode, and after the holidays this year, you’re going to do it! But what should you do when you return from Vacation Mode? Let’s find out!2021-10-0413 min
The Jam with MarmaleadGetting Ready For The Holidays With MarmaleadThere's a holiday coming up, and you want to know how to get the most out of Marmalead for your Etsy holiday keywords planning. So today on the Jam, we're talking about using Marmalead to prepare for Etsy's holiday season (whichever holidays those are).2021-09-2707 min
The Jam with MarmaleadHow to use Marmalead for Etsy Product ResearchMarmalead is an awesome tool for finding keywords for your Etsy listings, but it can also be super powerful for doing new product development and research. In today's Jam, we're talking about how to get the most out of Marmalead when you're looking at entering a new market. 2021-09-2006 min
The Jam with MarmaleadWhy Slipping Marmalead Grades Are Bad for BusinessHave you logged into Marmalead recently and realized that your grades have been slipping a little bit? Before you freak out, there are some things you can do to address this. Today on the Jam, we’re going to talk about using Marmalead and getting the most out of the tools when you see that your grades have started to slip. Stick around!2021-09-1305 min
The Jam with MarmaleadTop 3 Habits of Highly Successful Amazon SellersHave you ever wondered what it takes to succeed as a seller on Amazon? Dalia, the Handmade Mastermind and creator of the Mastering Amazon course, made over $600,000 on Amazon Handmade last year. She joins us to share the three habits of highly successful Amazon sellers. Stick around!2021-09-0613 min
The Jam with MarmaleadHow to get your listings featured by EtsyWith over four million sellers on Etsy, it can be challenging to get your listings noticed by shoppers. A fantastic way to get noticed is to get featured on Etsy in their own marketing materials! But how in the world do you make that happen? Well, today on The Jam, that's exactly what we're going to be talking about.2021-08-3009 min
The Jam with MarmaleadComparing Similar Etsy Tags | Episode 2Would you rather be a millionaire stranded on a deserted island? Or make a modest living surrounded by friends and family? Well, today on the Jam we're comparing similar Etsy tags to help you understand our mindset when it comes to Etsy SEO. Are you ready for another episode of everyone’s second-favorite SEO game “Would You Rather?" Then stick around! 2021-08-2316 min
The Jam with MarmaleadEtsy SEO vs Amazon SEO - How To WINGoogle or Etsy SEO? Dalia Abdalla joins us to share five Amazon SEO tips that work every time. 2021-08-1613 min
The Jam with Marmalead10 Things You NEED to Be Doing in Your Etsy Shop When SALES ARE SLOWJust like all retail, every year you're bound to have a slow season for sales. Rather than sitting on your products, find out what you should be doing on this episode of The Jam.2021-08-0910 min
The Jam with MarmaleadEpisode 2 | Is It Long Tail? The Etsy Keywords Game ShowWelcome to another episode of Is It Long Tail, the game show where we guess whether keywords are long tail or not on Etsy! Stick around to see which ones Richie gets right and when he has to eat some pretty nasty stuff. 2021-08-0215 min
The Jam with MarmaleadAre your promos costing you $$$? Use this Etsy shop trick!Have you ever wanted to participate in Etsy sales but don't want to take a huge hit in your profits? We might just have a solution for you in this episode of The Jam!2021-07-2610 min
The Jam with Marmalead3 Signs Your Etsy Shop Will Work on Amazon HandmadeHave you considered selling on Amazon? Maybe the thought has crossed your mind, but you've been putting it off. Well today, Dalia shares three signs that you're ready to sell on Amazon!2021-07-1911 min
The Jam with MarmaleadHow To Leverage Social Media For Your Etsy ShopSocial media can be a simple and effective way to market your Etsy shop. Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, your buyer is only a swipe and a tap away. Today we're giving you some easy tips to turn your social media pages into a sales funnel for your Etsy shop. 2021-07-1222 min
The Jam with MarmaleadDalia’s $631k Formula For Selling On AmazonToday we are talking with Dalia from The Handmade Mastermind about how she made $631K on Amazon Handmade in 2020 and how you can follow her exact four-step process to achieve amazing results for your business! 2021-07-0513 min
The Jam with MarmaleadWHY Etsy Shops Close and HOW to Avoid ItWe’ve seen many stories from new and seasoned Etsy shops as to why they decided to close up shop. If you’re in it for the long haul, this episode of The Jam is for you! We discuss why Etsy shops close and how to avoid closing the doors on your Etsy shop for good. 2021-06-2811 min
The Jam with Marmalead12 Tips to Land MORE Sales on EtsyPut that coffee down, and let’s talk about something important. If you want to land more sales on Etsy, the first rule of business is as simple as ABC. Always Be Closing. Today on the Jam, we’re tapping into that cutthroat business of sales with a little inspiration from Alec Baldwin. Here are 12 Etsy sales tips to land the sale.2021-06-2211 min
The Jam with Marmalead12 Tips to Land MORE Sales on EtsyPut that coffee down, and let’s talk about something important. If you want to land more sales on Etsy, the first rule of business is as simple as ABC. Always Be Closing. Today on the Jam, we’re tapping into that cutthroat business of sales with a little inspiration from Alec Baldwin. Here are 12 Etsy sales tips to land the sale.2021-06-2210 min
The Jam with MarmaleadHiring family for your Etsy shop? Watch this first!Is it ever a good idea to have family or friends help you in your shop? It seems like a fantastic option, right? Stick around while we dive into family ties with Dalia from The Handmade Mastermind on this episode of the Jam. 2021-06-1410 min
The Jam with MarmaleadHelp! Choosing Between Similar Etsy KeywordsWould you rather be covered in fur or covered in scales? Every now and then, you find yourself in a position where you need to pick between two decent keywords. So stick around as we compare several pairs of keywords and show why we would pick one over the other in this episode of The Jam. 2021-06-0715 min
The Jam with MarmaleadIs It Long Tail? The Game Show Where Keywords MatterToday we are playing by different rules on The Jam. Stick around for the hot new game show where contestants try to answer the question, “Is it long tail?” 2021-06-0118 min
The Jam with MarmaleadCopying Etsy Tags And Titles Gone WrongIt may seem like a fantastic shortcut to copy the tags and titles from a competitor's listings, but today we're going to talk about why this is a terrible idea. Stick around and save yourself some pain on this episode of the Jam. 2021-05-2414 min
The Jam with MarmaleadIs Your Etsy Shop Ready For An Assistant?How do you know when it's time to start thinking about hiring an assistant for your shop? What does that process even look like? Stick around as we talk with Dahlia from the Handmade Mastermind about her advice on assistants, in this episode of The Jam. 2021-05-1718 min
The Jam with MarmaleadWhy Marmalead Is The Only Etsy SEO Tool You’ll Ever NeedWhy should you use marmalade for your Etsy SEO over the other options out there. How is Marmalead different or for that matter, better? Stick around while we compare ourselves to the rest! 2021-05-1015 min
The Jam with MarmaleadCommit Yourself to Etsy SuccessPledges and affirmations can be powerful things. In this episode, we take one of our favorite pledges and make it especially relevant in the Etsy and e-commerce space. 2021-05-0313 min
The Jam with MarmaleadPricing on Etsy - The Ultimate GuideYou may have heard of market-based pricing and cost-plus pricing, but which one is better? Which should you be using in your shop to make sure that you're not leaving money on the table and you're covering all your costs? That's exactly what we're covering in this episode of The Jam! 2021-04-2609 min
The Jam with MarmaleadHow to make money on Etsy with Cost-Plus PricingAre you covering all your expenses in your prices? At the end of the day, when you make a sale, are you covering all your trips to the post office and all those other little things that go into your time and energy that you spend on your products? In this episode of the Jam, we're going to look at cost-plus pricing for Etsy, which is one way you can make sure you're accounting for these things. 2021-04-1908 min
The Jam with MarmaleadThe Truth About Market Based Pricing on EtsyAre your products priced correctly? Are you missing out on sales because your prices are either too high or too low? How do you know if customers see your products as high-end or bargain-bin? In this episode of the Jam, we take a look at the truth about market-based pricing on Etsy!2021-04-1208 min
The Jam with Marmalead5 Tips for Effective Etsy MessagingEtsy makes it easy to talk directly with customers. But there are some things you’ll want to consider before firing off a response to that question about personalization discounts or re-use of your product. We share five effective Etsy messaging tips to keep in mind before you respond to your customers, on this episode of The Jam. 2021-04-0506 min
The Jam with MarmaleadQuit your day job and find success in EtsyAre you considering taking the leap from part-time to full-time shop owner? It's exciting to think about breaking the chains that might be holding you back! Gaining freedom, control, and empowerment! But here are some things that you'll definitely want to consider first. 2021-03-2907 min
The Jam with MarmaleadTake Your Etsy Shop Full-Time with Power Seller Coaching by JenniAre you struggling to take your shop to that next level? Do you feel like you're endlessly searching Google for answers to questions about selling on Etsy? Well, stick around because in this episode, we're talking to Jenni from Fuzzy & Birch. She covers some struggles Etsy sellers are facing and talks about how her course has helped one-sixth of her students make the move to full-time Etsy sellers!2021-03-2215 min
The Jam with MarmaleadHow to Get Etsy Reviews and MORE Sales for Your ShopOne of the strongest ways to encourage shoppers to make a purchase is by showing them positive Etsy reviews from other customers. But how do you actually get those reviews? We're going to break it down for you in this episode of the Jam.2021-03-1509 min
The Jam with MarmaleadMoney Saving Tax Tips For Your Etsy ShopIt's tax season! Everyone’s favorite time of the year! Well, we can pretend anyway, but the good news is we have some tax-saving tips for you as a business owner. So stick around and make sure you're saving as much money as you can on your taxes and finding even more Etsy shop success! 2021-03-0806 min
The Jam with MarmaleadBehind the Scenes Etsy Insight for Sellers from their 2020 Q4 ReportFour times a year, we get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Etsy! They share all kinds of numbers and information with us. It’s mostly geared towards investors but every now and then you can pull little nuggets of information from them that are very useful to sellers. And that’s exactly what we’re doing in this episode of the Jam!2021-03-0118 min
The Jam with MarmaleadAre you a victim to these Etsy myths?Do you need a certain number of listings to be successful on Etsy? If you don’t pay for ads, will Etsy hide your listings? Does Etsy hate vintage sellers? Stick around as we bust some juicy Etsy myths with Kara Buntin on this episode of The Jam!2021-02-2211 min
The Jam with MarmaleadHow To Thrive With The Latest Etsy Search ChangeThere’s a new search algorithm in town. Is your shop still set up to win? Etsy has been making changes to how they present search results and it could have an impact on your stats, listings, and sales. Stick around as we talk with Kara Buntin about what you need to be doing in your shop.2021-02-1510 min
The Jam with MarmaleadEtsy Ads - Are They Worth It With Kara BuntinAre you making any key mistakes that are preventing your shop from being profitable with Etsy Ads? Today we’re picking Kara Buntin’s brain about two different Etsy Ads experiments that she ran in her shop. Keep reading to hear what she discovered and how you can use what she learned in your own shop! This is just one more awesome way we hope you discover even more Etsy shop success!2021-02-0811 min
The Jam with MarmaleadRevealing the INSANE Perks of a Vision BoardLooking for a creative way to stay focused and accomplish your goals in 2021? Join us as we dive in to how to create and use a vision board to help launch your Etsy shop on the path to success.2021-01-1818 min
The Jam with MarmaleadFearless Predictions for Etsy in 2021What changes does Etsy have in store for 2021? Changes to Etsy search? Changes to Etsy Ads? In this episode of The Jam, we break out our crystal ball and shine some light on what we think are 4 things Etsy has in store for shoppers and sellers in 2021.2021-01-0414 min
The Jam with MarmaleadTop 5 Etsy Questions from 2020We hand pick some of the most important Etsy questions of 2020 and answer them! Whether you're curious about Marmalead's 3 month predictive search and engagement data, long tail keywords, making more sales, getting an A grade on your listings or handling longer keywords the best way possible, we've got you covered.2020-12-1430 min
The Jam with MarmaleadHow to Use Etsy Ads with Dave DeNard from AddToCartAre you struggling with Etsy Ads? Wondering how many listings you should advertise? How much should you spend on Etsy Ads? Dave DeNard from AddToCart joins us in this episode of The Jam to discuss how almost anyone can win with Etsy Ads.2020-11-1626 min
The Jam with Marmalead3 Tips To Handle The Impending Holiday Shipping ProblemsIf you’re selling things online you understand the importance of shipping things in a timely manner to your customers. This is especially true when it comes to holiday shipping. The impending situation coming on with shipping providers like USPS, UPS, FEDEX, and companies like these, could throw a hamper on your plans. In order to stay in front of that, we’ve put together a list of three things to help you get through the holiday season that much smoother!2020-11-0912 min
The Jam with MarmaleadShould I Sell On Etsy?Have you ever considered opening an Etsy shop? Maybe at some point, a friend has said to you, “You should totally sell that on Etsy!” But what does it take to setup a shop? And is that the right choice for you? Stick around while we dive into this topic that we hope will help you find even more Etsy shop success!2020-11-0215 min
The Jam with Marmalead6 Things To Never Do With Your Etsy ListingsIf you’re new to Etsy or even if you’re a seasoned seller, sometimes it’s easy to forget and make some simple mistakes with your listings. Some aren’t a big deal and some could really hurt your views and sales. In this episode, we take a look at six mistakes you should always avoid making with your Etsy listings.2020-10-1324 min
The Jam with MarmaleadWill Etsy's Vacation Mode Break My Shop?Have you wanted to put your shop in vacation mode, but you’re terrified it would nuke your sales? How does vacation mode work? Will you take a sales hit? What have other sellers experienced when using it? In this episode of The Jam, we tackle all things vacation mode (as well as some alternative solutions), so keep listening to learn if this is something you’re interested in doing to find even more Etsy shop success!2020-09-1421 min
The Jam with MarmaleadSide Hustle To Full-Time Etsy Seller In 3 months -
Carly From PendantplacestoreIn this episode, Gordon and Richie chat with Carly from Pendantplacestore! Carly took her shop from being a side hustle to full-time in just three months after consistently using Marmalead every day! We can't wait for you to hear Carly's story and we hope you are as inspired and encouraged as we were by her Etsy shop success!2020-08-2429 min
The Jam with MarmaleadEtsy Holiday Planning for 2020As an Etsy seller, it’s almost never too early to start doing your holiday planning! Sales begin ramping up in October, so it’s smart to have your listings teed up in September and your materials stocked up even before that! Today we cover some key things you’ll want to know about Holiday prep for your shop! 2020-08-0323 min
The Jam with MarmaleadWhy Am I Failing At Etsy And How Do I Move Forward?How do you feel when you fail? Does it set you back for a while? Are you super eager to bounce back and move on to the next thing? In this episode, we talk about failure. How to recover from it and how to use it as a tool for growth.2020-07-1320 min
The Jam with MarmaleadBusting Etsy SEO MythsWhen it comes to Etsy SEO, there’s a whole lot of hype and hoopla that gets thrown around. How well can you separate Etsy SEO fact from fiction? Find out in this myth busters inspired episode of The Jam!2020-06-2224 min
The Jam with MarmaleadHow To Take Amazing Etsy Product Photos That Will Get You SalesWhat would you say if we told you someone had a recipe to make sure your listing photos were on point for maximum sales? Well, someone does! And her name is AIDA. Stick around to learn more, on this episode of The Jam! 2020-06-0120 min
The Jam with MarmaleadBranding & Design For Your Etsy ShopWhen’s the last time you thought about how your shop’s design and branding is appearing to your customers? It’s an important thing to revisit every now and then. In this episode of The Jam, our very own Jade take us through some important steps to make sure your design is on point!2020-05-1124 min
The Jam with MarmaleadEtsy Keywords with Marmalead vs Google Keyword PlannerSo you're ready to sit down and get your Etsy keywords all buttoned up. But should you use Marmalead or a source for Google SEO, like Google Keyword Planner? Stick around, while we talk about the purposes of both in this episode of The Jam!2020-04-1322 min
The Jam with MarmaleadHelp! My Sales Are Down!Don't look now, but your sales are down. Down for the day. Down for the week. Maybe even down for the month. What do you do? What should you do? In this episode of The Jam, we talk about how to avoid the panic and productively pull your shop out of a pickle. 2020-03-2321 min
The Jam with MarmaleadAll Your Eggs In One BasketHas anyone ever told you not to keep all your eggs in one basket? We're about to throw caution to the wind, and talk about why it may sometimes be best to do just the opposite! So grab your favorite basket, all of the eggs, and let's get crazy in this episode of The Jam!2020-03-0222 min
The Jam with MarmaleadWhat Do Grades Actually Mean?Have you ever wondered why in the world your best selling listing on Etsy has a C grade in Marmalead? Why in the name of everything hand made does your listing that's never sold at all have an A grade in Marmalead?! If you've ever asked yourself these questions, stick around because this episode of The Jam is just for you!2020-02-1727 min
The Jam with Marmalead2020 Fearless Etsy PredictionsWhat big changes does Etsy have in store for 2020? Will they abandon their big push for free shipping? Are they going to launch an Etsy prime day? Will they overhaul their search algorithm? Stick around to hear team Marmalead's fearless predictions about what Etsy has in store for 2020 on this episode of The Jam!2020-01-2919 min
The Jam with MarmaleadUsing Facebook Live to Get SALES SALES SALESAre you making the most of Facebook Live? This week’s Jam is an awesome and unique conversation we had in beautiful Las Vegas during the 2018 Flourish Fusion conference. Richie and I had the pleasure of speaking with Meg and Beth from SirWinslowsZoo about their creative products and very unique use of Facebook Live which is bringing them some sweet sales. This is one Etsy Jam you’re not going to want to miss.2018-11-1212 min
The Jam with Marmalead500K Strategy with Dalia from The Handmade MastermindDalia from The Handmade Mastermind joins us again to talk about the key points of her 500k Strategy. This is a strategy (and two key habits) that Dalia followed over the last 8 years to go from zero to 500k in revenue for her online shop. She also shares a special announcement with us about a new project and group that she’s launching. Stick around for another great Etsy Jam!2018-10-291h 19
The Jam with MarmaleadPinterest for Etsy Sellers with Dalia from the Handmade MastermindWhat is up welcome to Etsy Jam episode 89. Dalia from The Handmade Mastermind joins us this week to do a deep dive into all things Pinterest. Hear from a six figure Etsy seller and coach about how to leverage Pinterest for your online shop. Dalia talks about how to best set up your account, what content to pin, how to measure if you’re winning, how to use Pinterest analytics and even shares a template for how to create pins that could go viral. Stick around for another great Etsy Jam!2018-10-0149 min
The Jam with MarmaleadEtsy SEO Changes for 2018 You Don't Want To Miss!Etsy SEO Changes 2018 is here! Etsy has just released a shiny new SEO guide. In this jam, we cover three key takeaways from this guide and what they mean to you as an Etsy seller. We also discuss changes to Marmalead to help you maximize Etsy’s new suggestions and get ahead of your competition. Continue reading to learn more about how you can have Etsy shop success with Marmalead!2018-09-1927 min
The Jam with MarmaleadNew Features On Marmalead That Will Rock Your World: Seasonality and ForecastingToday we are super excited to announce the release of Seasonality and Forecasting inside Marmalead. Now it’s super simple to see how much shopper engagement any keyword has received over the past year - and how well we expect that keyword to do in the near future. In this jam we’ll cover anything and everything you’d want to know about this new information you have at your fingertips so stick around to learn how you can have even more Etsy shop success!2018-08-1931 min
The Jam with MarmaleadEtsy Success and Staying Positive with Dave from WoodlandZen Part 2Join us for part 2 of our 2 part Jam with Dave from WoodlandZen. Dave talks about how making a huge change in his mindset made selling online much easier. He shares some tips for staying positive and as a bonus, some tips he's learned about promoted listings on Etsy as well. Read on to know more about what Dave recommends to putting you on the path to Etsy shop success! 2018-07-3019 min
The Jam with MarmaleadEtsy success and staying positive with Dave from WoodlandZenThis week we start part 1 of a 2 part Jam with Dave from WoodlandZen. Dave shares his awesome story about driving an RV around the US, building an Instagram community, finding success with coaching and SEO, rebranding his entire business, and purchasing a house with his Etsy earnings. Read on to learn more about Dave's Etsy success and all the wisdom he has to share! 2018-07-2326 min
The Jam with MarmaleadEtsy SEO Advice 2018: A Chat with SEO Veterans Kara And TaraThis week we double down and have TWO very special guests with us! Kara Buntin from ACakeToRemember and Tara Jacobsen from MarketingArtfully join us to discuss a plethora of Etsy SEO topics. Keep reading to find out a ton of fantastic information and opinions from these two awesome Etsy SEO veterans!2018-07-0956 min
The Jam with MarmaleadTop 5 Asked Etsy Seller Questions with Lisa from MarmaleadDo you have an A listing in Marmalead and still aren’t seeing more sales? Are you wondering what’s up with Etsy’s latest changes? Do you wonder how long it takes to see results after making changes to your listings? Lisa from Marmalead joins us today to answer these pressing questions and MORE! Stick around and get to know Lisa a bit better and hear the top 5 questions Etsy Sellers ask about Etsy and Marmalead.2018-06-1842 min
The Jam with MarmaleadAre You Running a Business or an Expensive Hobby? Price the Right Way With Danielle from the Merriweather CouncilAre you running a business or just an expensive hobby? Danielle from The Merriweather Council joins us for part 2 of our 2 part series where we talk all about pricing. Make sure your listings and shop is set up for maximum sales and success. Danielle shares some great tips about overcoming the hobbyist mentality, finding the best price point, and what you should do about discounts in your shop.2018-06-0431 min
The Jam with MarmaleadMaking the Most of Your Web Presence with Danielle from The Merriweather CouncilIn this Etsy Jam, the guys chat with Danielle from The Merriweather Council who joins us for part 1 of a 2 part series. Today we hear Danielle’s story about how she got started as an Etsy seller. We also talk to her about how you as an online seller can make the most of your web presence and attract an even larger audience than just your immediate shopper base.2018-05-2828 min
The Jam with MarmaleadReach Your Goals Through Mental ToughnessWhen people exercise it’s usually to improve their physical strength but today we’re going to talk about some interesting ways to improve your mental strength. It can have a huge impact on your attitude, habits and performance. If that alone isn’t enough to peak your interest, the points we are about to cover were originally organized by a former FBI agent. She says these three mental toughness tools can produce the right attitude to move everyone toward success.2018-05-1424 min
The Jam with MarmaleadLong Tail Strategies to Tickle Your FancyToday Richie and Gordon talk in depth about long tail keywords. They cover questions like: What exactly are longtail keywords? Why should I use them in my shop? How do I find good longtail keywords and how do I apply them to my listings? Stick around for some sweet longtail goodness on this episode of Etsy Jam.2018-04-3025 min
The Jam with MarmaleadSaying NO to almost everythingHow would you like to reach your business goals FASTER by doing LESS? Well, that’s exactly what Richie and I will be talking about today. We’re going to help you make sure your business isn’t flying in circles but instead heading straight for the sweet destination you intend to reach. If your interest is peaked and you’re ready to take a closer look at your daily to-do list, stick around for another Episode of Etsy Jam.2018-04-1636 min
The Jam with MarmaleadTips for the Common Etsy Shop with Lisa the Shop DocToday we have the pleasure of talking with Lisa the Shop Doc. Lisa has helped many Etsy sellers with their shops and put together a list of her top tips. We chat with Lisa about how she got started, her inspiration for the Shop Doc name, and of course her tips! Stick around to see if your shop has an opportunity for Etsy help from the Shop doc!2018-03-2636 min
The Jam with MarmaleadThe Power of SHOPPER KeywordsToday we are going to do a deep dive into the biggest changes to Marmalead - REAL Etsy shopper data. We’ll talk about what it is, why we’re using it, what it means for you as an Etsy seller, and even cover a couple tips about the best way to use it for your Etsy SEO. Stick around for this episode of Etsy Jam!2018-03-1238 min
The Jam with MarmaleadWhat the HUGE Set of Marmalead Updates Means for YouWe’ve got some big announcements for you this week! We’ve released a bunch of changes to Marmalead and we’re going to walk you step by step through all the updates. These updates definitely make Marmalead the best Etsy keyword tool for finding the best keywords! Just like Steven Tyler, you’re not gonna miss a thing. Stay tuned for part 2 of this series where we’ll do a deep dive into our biggest announcement - REAL Etsy shopper keyword search volume and why it’s the most important thing for your SEO as an Etsy seller. Stick around2018-03-0530 min
The Jam with MarmaleadWhat Do Customers Think of Your Etsy Shop? With Carly from PendantPlaceStoreThey say you can get a good look at a T-bone steak by….oh never mind. But you CAN get a good look at a shop by experiencing it from a customer’s perspective. And that’s exactly what our guest Carly from PendantPlaceStore did this last holiday season. Stick around to hear the things she loved about shopping at other Etsy shops and the things she...well...didn’t love as much!2018-02-1230 min
The Jam with MarmaleadHow to Parent Yourself with Carly from PendantPlaceStoreDo you have a secret technique for staying focused on your shop and keeping life’s relentless onslaught of distractions from tugging you off course? In this episode we chat with Carly from PendantPlaceStore about how she parents herself by holding herself accountable for the things she knows she needs to get done. We also talk about how she’s iterated through different Etsy shops, her experiences with promoted listings, and more! Join us next week for part 2 of the conversation with Carly where she shares results from an interesting experiment she did this last holiday season!2018-02-0528 min
The Jam with MarmaleadThe Secret Promotion 99% of Etsy Shops Are Missing with Julianne from TheGarterGirlAre you taking advantage of this GREAT opportunity that Etsy provides to all sellers free of charge? With about 30 million active shoppers, Etsy brings a huge audience to your doorstep if your SEO is lined up, but if you want to go above and beyond and pull in even MORE customers, Julianne from TheGarterGirl is here to tell you exactly how you can make that happen. Stick around to learn all you can about affiliate marketing on Etsy in this week’s Etsy Jam!2018-01-2932 min
The Jam with MarmaleadAffiliate Marketing and How to Get Your Etsy Shop Featured on a Blog with Julianne from TheGarterGirl: Part 1Get ready for two awesome back-to back episodes with Julianne from TheGarterGirl. In this episode, Julianne talks with us about blogging, staying in your niche, the importance of great photos, and more! Then next week, in part 2, we will take a deep dive and explore affiliate marketing, a promotional opportunity available to ALL Etsy sellers that hardly anyone is taking advantage of. Continue reading for the first installment of this two part Jam!2018-01-2222 min
The Jam with MarmaleadIt’s Time to Get Serious About Your Shop with Paula from CLNandDRTYIs your shop a side hustle or a full-time focus? When will you cross the threshold into your newly built handmade or vintage business? This week we talk with Paula from CLNandDRTY about when that time came for her, the decisions she made which helped set herself up for success, one of the top simple things she does to nourish a healthy community and some tricks she’s found to help overcome the challenges she’s faced with time and money. Sit back and crank up the volume for another great Etsy Jam.2018-01-0854 min
The Jam with MarmaleadGet Picky with Your Time with Caitlin from MoxieAndOliverLike most Etsy sellers, you probably have a ton of things competing for your time. How well do you defend it? How picky are you about where you sell online and what shows you go to? This week we chat with Caitlin from MoxieAndOliver about some key decisions she’s made to defend her time. Caitlin talks about leaving her full time job, being diligent about where she sells online, what shows she participates in and how she found and hired her assistant. Join Caitlin, Richie and Gordon for another informative Etsy Jam.2017-12-2651 min
The Jam with MarmaleadThe ~ BEST - Way, to : Separate / Your | Title // KeywordsHow do you like to break up the keywords in your listing titles? In this episode Richie and Gordon chat about the most popular keyword delimiters among sellers and share a sweet suggestion for which one will give you the BEST results for Etsy’s SEO. Find out if you are missing out on ranking for hidden keywords in your title. This is one Etsy Jam you don’t want to miss.2017-12-1130 min
The Jam with MarmaleadIf You Listen to One Holiday Episode Let It Be ThisThe Holidays are fast approaching. Is your shop ready? Join us as we follow a fresh Facebook holiday guide and make it relevant to Etsy sellers. Get a better understanding of timing, audience, engagement and delivery so that you can prepare your shop for success.2017-11-271h 03
The Jam with MarmaleadTurn Your Shop Around with Positive Outlook with Mavis Stevens from MissMavisFunHouseWould you believe you could land more sales at your shop just by having a more positive outlook? This week we chat with Mavis Stevens from MissMavisFunHouse. She tells us how having a more positive view completely shifted the success of her shop. Mavis also talks about consistency, photos, meeting her assistant in a cemetery, showing gratitude and MORE!2017-11-061h 00
The Jam with MarmaleadSEO for One-of-a-Kind Sellers with Tara JacobsenAre you or do you know a vintage or one-of-a-kind seller on Etsy? Feeling a little forgotten by Etsy’s last round of sales, leaders in the Etsy space, and online seller groups? Well boy do we have an episode that’s tailor made JUST for you. Tara Jacobsen from Marketing Artfully and So Glamorously Vintage joins us today to cover everything you need to know about vintage and one-of-a-kind SEO. Tara is a true leader in the SEO space - she’s joined us before on the podcast - and we are super excited to have her back today...2017-10-301h 14
The Jam with MarmaleadLose Your Big Buts with Kara from A Cake To RememberAre you spending too much time worrying about things you can’t control? Falling into the trap of blaming Etsy? This week we talk with Kara from A Cake To Remember about the things you CAN control. Kara covers a great list of ways to make sure your listings stay active on Etsy. She also talks about some of the common problems she’s seen on the Etsy forums when sellers are complaining about having low sales, and what they could do to get rid of their big buts.2017-10-171h 28
The Jam with MarmaleadSocial Media and Your Shop with Natwar from Around.ioThis week we take our first ever deep dive into social media with Natwar from Around.io. Natwar shares insights into the big social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter but it doesn’t stop there. We also chat about how to find and learn from your customers, making a transition from corporate job to self employed and much much more. Stick around for another great Etsy Jam!2017-10-1059 min
The Jam with MarmaleadJade from MarmaleadAre you making the most of the visual tools Etsy provides you to tell your shop’s story? In this episode, our very own Jade has some great tips for your cover photo, shop icon, about page and more. You may recognize Jade as the author of our Etsy Jam blog post each week - but she helps us out with a ton of other things including graphic design - which she clearly has a passion for. Stick around to get to know Jade a little better and learn how you can do a quick self assessment on your sh...2017-10-031h 01
The Jam with MarmaleadPivoting to Follow Your Passion with Toni from UnderTheVeilIn this episode we talk with Toni from UnderTheVeil. Toni is a singer, seamstress, and Etsy seller extraordinaire. She talks with us about selling on eBay before Etsy was a thing, her live handmade boutique, legal issues with copying by one of the largest wedding companies in the world, and her pivot from aprons to weddings to teaching! And as we sometimes do, the pre-conversation for this Jam rolled right into the actual Jam conversation. So hold onto your hats because we’re gonna drop you right into it! Enjoy!2017-09-261h 09
The Jam with MarmaleadPivoting to Follow Your Passion with Toni from UnderTheVeilIn this episode we talk with Toni from UnderTheVeil. Toni is a singer, seamstress, and Etsy seller extraordinaire. She talks with us about selling on eBay before Etsy was a thing, her live handmade boutique, legal issues with copying by one of the largest wedding companies in the world, and her pivot from aprons to weddings to teaching! And as we sometimes do, the pre-conversation for this Jam rolled right into the actual Jam conversation. So hold on to your hats because we’re gonna drop you right into it! Enjoy!2017-09-261h 06
The Jam with MarmaleadAre you an amateur or a professional?How serious are you about your Etsy shop? Would you consider yourself an amateur or a professional? In this jam, we look at 14 different opportunities for self reflection which will help you have a better understanding of yourself and take your shop to the next level.2017-09-1239 min
The Jam with Marmalead800% Sales Increase with Rachel from IndigoTangerineWe are super excited to have Rachel join us again from IndigoTangerine. Rachel chatted with us back in Spring of 2016. Since then she’s been super busy working on her shop and one year later she’s seen an 800% increase in sales. Stick around to hear about Rachel’s Etsy specific product development srategy, why she doesn’t have her own website, the challenges of scaling an Etsy shop, and some tools outside of Etsy that she has found super useful!2017-09-051h 08
The Jam with MarmaleadShop Fitness Calculator ExtravaganzaIn this episode, Richie and Gordon dive into Marmalead’s Shop Fitness Calculator. They discuss what it will cost (spoiler alert - it’s free) and what sort of information you’ll get from it (spoiler alert - a pretty decent amount). So read on for this next episode of Etsy Jam!2017-08-2250 min
The Jam with MarmaleadEpisode 57: Great Keywords Delivered WeeklyIn this episode, we have a handful of different ways that sellers are using Marmalead’s High Engagement Keyword emails to improve their listings and their shops’ success on Etsy. If you’re a Marmalead entrepreneur, or you’ve been thinking about becoming one, and you’re looking for some fresh ways to use your weekly list of the highest engagement keywords, read on!2017-08-1530 min
The Jam with MarmaleadKeyword Decision TreeSo you’re working on your SEO and you found a keyword. Is it a good keyword? Will it work for you? Will it end up with sales? In this episode, we walk you through Marmalead’s Keyword Decision Tree and show you 6 steps you can follow to decide if a keyword will work for you.2017-08-011h 00