Etsy Seller Success: Tips for Starting, Growing and Scaling Your Etsy and E-Commerce Shop 12 Toxic Etsy Traits that Lose You Sales
Sep 16, 2025
This episode uncovers 12 toxic traits that could be sabotaging your Etsy sales. Discover why chasing holiday trends may hurt your store's momentum and how excessive props can date your photos. Learn the importance of using unique mock-ups and how to optimize your listings with long-tail keywords. Dylan warns against the pitfalls of relying on one product or supplier and encourages validating your offerings beyond personal taste. Plus, he shares why Etsy ads shouldn't be your go-to for product validation!
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Stop Chasing Holiday Listings
- Avoid creating seasonal holiday listings until you have 100+ sales in your shop.
- Focus on evergreen products that build momentum and improve shop quality over time.
Declutter Your Product Photos
- Remove distracting or dated props from product photos to avoid polarizing buyers.
- Update thumbnails frequently if you must use trendy props so they never look out of date.
Skip Popular Mock-Ups For Thumbnails
- Avoid using the same bestseller mock-ups everyone else uses for your main thumbnail.
- Find less-used mock-ups or view shops by most recent to discover fresh photography styles.