Etsy published a new guide to Intellectual Property to help “demystify” the issue for sellers. Etsy said that without a solid understanding of IP rights, sellers who want to comply with its policies might not appreciate the risk of the Read more
When briefing Wall Street analysts on Thursday about Etsy’s fourth-quarter financials, CEO Josh Silverman took a moment to acknowledge Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that day, which he said weighed heavily on all of them. “I wanted to acknowledge our hearts Read more
It’s hard to know whether sellers should cheer or jeer an expose of Etsy by UK broadcaster BBC. A new segment of BBC Watchdog reports on the availability of mass-produced items masquerading as handmade goods on the marketplace – with Read more
Etsy reminded sellers last month that they are ultimately responsible for the safety and compliance of their products, and it provided information and resources to help sellers comply with legal requirements. Etsy focused on product safety requirements for art materials Read more
A New Year brings new Etsy payment reports for sellers. Etsy said it improved financial summaries to make it easier for sellers to understand their finances and said it also added “tooltips” and descriptors for all fees to make it Read more
Despite their best efforts to qualify for the Etsy Star Seller program, a number of sellers say the program is unattainable due to flaws in its design and implementation. “Post-Christmas, many Etsy sellers are being hit with 1-3 star reviews Read more
Etsy reminded sellers of the higher rates shipping carriers are charging in the New Year. But it conveniently left out a reminder that it will cost sellers even more than posted shipping rates: Etsy charges a 5% “Shipping Transaction” fee, Read more
Etsy is ready to pounce on post-Christmas shoppers with a sale that kicks off on Boxing Day, a traditional UK holiday commemorated on the day after Christmas. Etsy’s “End of Year Sales Event/Boxing Day Sales Event” will run December 26 Read more
The Etsy Star Seller program is getting new features, the marketplace announced today. First, it’s providing sellers a way to review the stats Etsy uses to measure their performance – specifically, their responsiveness to messages and their on-time shipping. It’s Read more
The last Etsy flash sale of 2021 is taking place tomorrow, December 14, 2021, with 30% off on some listings. However, there’s a catch: shoppers can only get access to deals through the Etsy mobile app. In an email to Read more
