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Monday, April 27, 2009

Blogger Tutorial #1 - Adding Links to Text

Note: You can click any image for a larger, more readable, version. :)

So adding links to text is pretty easy- and I'm going to walk you through it step by step. ;)

1) When you have an Etsy shop that you'd like to link to like mine, ZenithJade Creations, highlight the text that you'd like clickable.

2) After highlighting, click blogger's handy link icon from the above editing bar.

3) By clicking, it will bring up a pop-up window. Enter the url, or address, of the site you want your link to go to. Then press "OK" in the pop-up window.

Voila! You've made a working link! :)

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Firefox + EtsyHacks = Etsy Lurve

I really hope that I can truly delve into the wonders of EtsyHacks and how to use it one of these days.

For those of you who are already familiar with Firefox and GreaseMonkey, AND have an Etsy Shop... then EtsyHacks are really, truly, just what the doctor ordered. ehax.etsy.com has created some lovely hacks to make your selling++ experiences easier and more fun. He's got: copy listing hacks, forum hacks, receipt hacks, convo hacks... I think you get the idea.

I promise- one of these days, I'll post a tutorial for newbies on how to get started. ;)
(If you know of a newbie faq already in existence, please let me know! I'll post it!).

<3,
Andrea

Monday, March 30, 2009

Mineral Oil & Polymer Clay

Click here for "6 Uses for Mineral Oil". Plus, in the comments there are some additional GREAT ideas. :)

This was prompted by a search on Google. (I LOVE GOOGLE!). Might be able to find some other nifty bits!

Thursday, May 22, 2008

More neat things from the 'net, (and Etsy, of course)!

A snippet from Digital DIY, "Digital Marketing for Small Business":
"I Can Do That Myself" Syndrome

Over and over in the Etsy forums and in other places I hear artists and crafter complaining about incidents where people make rude comments about their arts and crafts and tell them,” I could make that myself, why should I pay you for it?” The artists and crafters defend themselves, like they should, saying that they have expertise and skills and use finer materials than most people would have access to. So why do artists and crafters then say “I can do that myself” when it comes to marketing and promotion?

Click HERE to read the full-length article. It's worth it! =*^.^*=
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If you're looking for daily cool bits to drool over, you can head on over to "Daily Candy". According to the website, Daily Candy is, "a free daily e-mail newsletter and website, is the insider’s guide to what’s hot, new, and undiscovered — from fashion and style to gadgets and travel. As useful as it is entertaining, it’s like getting an e-mail from your clever, unpredictable, and totally in-the-know best friend. The one who knows about secret beauty treatments, must-have jeans, hot new restaurants — and always shares the scoop."

Take a look- I bet you'll find something you can't live without!
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Two worth-while reads about RME/RMX on the Etsy Forums...
How do I sign up for RME payment acceptance?
AskTripp from (Revolution) MoneyExchange
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Random fun on the Etsy Forums:
Come Play Isketch with Me!
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Come and give RobWhite (Etsy Admin) your two cents about "Feedback and non-paying buyers" here.
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You can also help RevolvingDork (Etsy Admin) about why "Shop Policies (are) being cleared out -- Help us with more info!"
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I dare say that's enough linkage for one night! =*^.^*=
<3!

Monday, May 19, 2008

Several AWESOME Etsy Forum Posts-

Here's a simple way to figure out when an item for sale on Etsy is worth flagging, (by ScotiaMade); how Etsy crops pictures, (by sarahkinchelow); what to do when you've been flagged by accident (?!?), (by 1OnceUponARoom); and a brief question about how RME (revolution money exchange) works, (by lusterbunny).

Since I'm a compulsive lurker & clicker, through these posts I've found two shops that I think are just FABULOUS. =*^.^*= You should totally take a look at 1OnceUponARoom's Shop... here's a mini :::

And lusterbunny's shop mini:

Wednesday, April 4, 2007

Acronym and Odd Words Tutorial- Making Your Life Easier.

I've been seeing a lot of questions about acronyms, and "odd" words, and what the meanings of things are on Etsy. I thought I'd start a list, and keep adding to it as I see more questions. =^.^= Each entry in the list is in alphabetical order.

ATC - Art Trading Card

ACEO - Art Cards, Editions & Originals

Blog/Blogging - "or weblog, an online journal or diary." (Source: Wikipedia; link).

"A blog is a user-generated website where entries are made in journal style and displayed in a reverse chronological order.

Blogs provide commentary or news on a particular subject, such as food, politics, or local news; some function as more personal online diaries. A typical blog combines text, images, and links to other blogs, web pages, and other media related to its topic. The ability for readers to leave comments in an interactive format is an important part of most early blogs. Most blogs are primarily textual although some focus on photographs (photoblog), sketchblog, videos (vlog), or audio (podcasting), and are part of a wider network of social media.

The term "blog" is a portmanteau, or, in other words, a blend of the words web and log (Web log). "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog." (Source: Wikipedia; link).

CCCOE - meaning coming soon.

Convo / Conversations - A method of communication exclusive to the Etsy website. Similar to email, but run & hosted by Etsy. (Source: ZenithJade; image).

DA - deviantART

Etsy - "...is an on-line marketplace for artists and crafters to sell their works. Officially, it is "Your place to buy and sell all things handmade." Etsy is a venue, not a retailer; it is collection of independent shops, each run by a different artisan." (Source: EtsyWiki; link).

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

OOAK - One Of A Kind

PIF - Pass It Forward (Similar to RAK). (Source: Etsy Forums; link).

RAK - Random Act of Kindness

SASE - Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope

SRAJD - Self-Representing Artist Jewelry Designer (Source: BrackenDesigns; link).

Street Teams - Street Teams are forces of nature, (ok, really forces of Etsy =~.^=), where we work as a smaller group to promote Etsy & ourselves. Street Teams are also a great way to network, and meet new artsy people. *grins* It's really like a "Business Club," but a lot more fun. The Etsy site has a page for joining Street Teams, but it has been down for a while. Hopefully it will be back up soon! (Source: ZenithJade; link).

TRIF - TRade It Forward

WIST - Wisconsin Street Team (Source: Etsy Street Teams; WIST blog).

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One of the best definitions & explanations of what Etsy is, and our terminology from Wikipedia.

Here's a link to the "Official Etsy Acronym List."
Community Resources on the Etsy Wiki.
The Etsy FAQ.
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If you have an acronym or word that you'd like me to place in this FAQ, please comment and let me know! I'm a researching fiend so I'll also do my best to help you find out what things mean. =*^.^*=