Exploring My Two-Week Journey on Redbubble and Etsy
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Chapter 1: Introduction to My Side Hustles
In a previous post, I discussed four side hustles I was eager to test out, and among them were selling on Redbubble and Etsy. The prospect of these platforms excited me the most.
Chapter 2: Two Weeks In
It has been two weeks since I embarked on this journey, and I've been experimenting with different strategies to drive sales. So, how did it turn out?
Section 2.1: My Etsy Experience
Here’s a glimpse of my Etsy store, which currently features just two products: a personal monthly budget planner available in two color schemes.
Despite only achieving two sales so far, I consider this a small victory. During the last week or so, I attempted running ads, but while I received many views, I did not see any sales.
I might have overestimated how quickly items would sell, as it’s been more challenging than I anticipated. With only five clicks from 581 views, my ad engagement stands at a mere 0.86%. This suggests I need to refine my visuals, title, and meta description to improve conversion rates.
Section 2.2: My Redbubble Store
Turning to my Redbubble store, which primarily offers phone cases, I have uploaded 63 designs. However, I haven’t made any sales yet. I currently have six followers, and 154 users have favorited my products, indicating some level of engagement.
Promotion Efforts:
To promote my creations, I have taken two main steps.
Product Videos
I created two promotional videos for my products and shared them on TikTok and Instagram. For more details, you can watch one of them here:
Instagram Presence
I also set up an Instagram account where I post my designs and mock-ups. Initially, I thought this would be an effective strategy, but I've realized that my goal has shifted to directing traffic away from Instagram, which may limit my post visibility.
Section 2.3: Conclusion
In conclusion, while selling on Etsy and Redbubble is indeed possible, it demands significant effort and persistence. I remain hopeful that I will generate more sales in the coming months, especially with the holiday season approaching.
Two-Week Summary:
- Etsy: 2 sales
- Redbubble: 0 sales
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