creativejuice

If you are like me, you love to create cool stuff, and have a houseful of handmade knick-knacks, fashion, and decorations.  Somewhere along the way, someone will say, “You really should sell this stuff!” and spark that idea that you can get paid for your love of creativity.  You most definately can, here’s how:

eBay

The great thing about eBay is you get instant exposure to thousands of possible buyers.  The drawback is the insane competition, because no matter what your product, there are hundreds of other sellers to compete with for the sale.  Setting up an account is easy, and the fees are reasonable.  eBay is definately a great place to start, and get your name out there.  Think of it as a way to showcase your best work, and cheap advertising if you have another site or blog dedicated to your craft.

Consignment

Some crafting sites, like Cut + Paste , offer consignment selling in their shop.  This is a great service, even if you have your own site where you sell your work.  You get some great exposure to buyers, promote yourself within the online crafting community, and the best part; many sites like this handle the sales copy and imaging, as well as link back to your site.

Promotion

Wherever you decide to sell your goods, traffic is key.  Only a small fraction of visitors will purchase from your site, so you need A LOT of traffic.  Promoting yourself is the most important part of online selling.  Become a known figure in the online crafting community, by surfing and commenting on craft sites and blogs.  Leave meaningful comments, and only link back to yourself when it pertains to the post.  The last thing you want is to look like a spammer.  Market yourself in your community with cutesy business cards, t-shirts, or craft freebies that include your domian name or the site where your work is featured.

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