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Handmade & Beyond Podcast
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    Etsy Reviews Are About To Change - Here's Why

    11/03/2026 | 7 mins.
    NEW UPDATED Etsy Ultimate Growth Challenge! Grow faster than 99% of Etsy shops 🚀
    Steal my $550K shortcut & skip the struggle 👇
    👉 https://www.skool.com/etsygamesvip/about
     
    Etsy is rolling out a major review rating update on March 25, and this change could impact how your shop rating is calculated. If you sell on Etsy, understanding how this new recency-weighted review system works is critical for protecting your shop's reputation and ranking in Etsy search.
     
    I walk through exactly how Etsy reviews will be calculated going forward, including how older reviews now affect your overall rating and why recent reviews still matter the most. You'll also see real-world examples of the new formula, how review weights decrease over time, and why this update may benefit some shops while hurting others.
     
    You'll learn:
    • How Etsy's new lifetime review calculation works
    • Why reviews are now recency weighted instead of 12-month averages
    • How Etsy reduces review impact by 50% every year
    • A step-by-step example showing how review scores are calculated
    • Which shops will see the biggest rating changes after March 25
    • How to protect and improve your Etsy shop rating moving forward
     
    If you want to grow your Etsy shop faster, get more traffic, and increase sales, I also share resources and tools that can help you build a stronger Etsy business.
     
    #etsy #etsyseller #etsytips #etsyshop #etsybusiness
     
     
    👉Printful, My Favorite POD Software:  https://www.printful.com/a/1357156:c9e605a691a554028f3a2945eeefe61d
     
    🔥My Etsy Listing Image & Video Secret Weapon: Try Kittl here and use code LLYT for 25% off:  https://kittl.pxf.io/POLJaM
     
    💻Try Alura For Free Here:  https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY
     
    📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook-  Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business.  Download it for free here:  https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess
     
    🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide-  A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground.  Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart
     
    Watch These Grow & Improve Your Etsy Business👇
    https://youtu.be/J-jysEC-rqs
    https://youtu.be/XoBckxhk5iw
     
    00:00 Etsy Reviews Are Changing on March 25
    00:18 How Etsy Currently Calculates Review Ratings
    00:44 Why the New System Can Help or Hurt Sellers
    01:02 Why Recent Reviews Still Matter Most
    01:29 Etsy's New Recency Weighted Review Formula
    01:49 Visual Breakdown of the New Review Weight System
    02:06 How Review Weight Drops Each Year
    02:34 Five Star Review Example Explained
    03:15 Three Star Review Example Explained
    03:39 Real Shop Example With Mixed Reviews
    04:49 Calculating the Final Weighted Review Score
    06:13 Why the New System May Be Better for Sellers
    06:59 Which Etsy Shops Will See the Biggest Changes
    07:21 Etsy Games VIP Program and Traffic Challenge
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    Ultimate Etsy Tag SEO Training

    10/03/2026 | 18 mins.
    NEW UPDATED Etsy Ultimate Growth Challenge! Grow faster than 99% of Etsy shops 🚀
    Steal my $550K shortcut & skip the struggle 👇
    👉 https://www.skool.com/etsygamesvip/about
     
    Struggling to get Etsy traffic and sales even though your listings look good? The problem might be your Etsy tags and SEO strategy. I walk through exactly how Etsy tags actually work behind the scenes, how the Etsy algorithm tokenizes keywords, and how to structure your tags so your listings appear in more buyer searches.
     
    Learn how to build high-performing Etsy tags using the 2-word tag strategy, why Etsy splits keywords into tokens, and how to combine tags with your title to maximize relevancy and ranking in Etsy search. I also show how to use the 5 W keyword framework (who, what, where, when, why) to create tags that match real buyer intent and improve Etsy SEO.
     
    Inside this training you'll learn:
    • How Etsy SEO actually reads and combines tags
    • Why the 2-word tag method increases your keyword coverage
    • When it makes sense to use 3-word Etsy tags
    • Whether tag order affects Etsy ranking
    • How to align Etsy titles and tags for maximum relevance
    • A simple copy-paste tag strategy from your title
    • How to generate tag ideas using the 5W framework
    • The 5 most common Etsy tag mistakes that kill traffic
     
    If you want more Etsy traffic, better ranking in Etsy search, and higher sales, optimizing your tags the right way can make a huge difference.
     
    #EtsySEO #EtsyTags #EtsySellerTips #EtsyTraffic #EtsyAlgorithm
     
     
    👉Printful, My Favorite POD Software:  https://www.printful.com/a/1357156:c9e605a691a554028f3a2945eeefe61d
     
    🔥My Etsy Listing Image & Video Secret Weapon: Try Kittl here and use code LLYT for 25% off:  https://kittl.pxf.io/POLJaM
     
    💻Try Alura For Free Here:  https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY
     
    📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook-  Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business.  Download it for free here:  https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess
     
    🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide-  A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground.  Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart
     
    Watch These Grow & Improve Your Etsy Business👇
    https://youtu.be/J-jysEC-rqs
    https://youtu.be/XoBckxhk5iw
     
    00:00 Ultimate Etsy Tag Training Overview
    00:32 How Etsy SEO Actually Reads Tags
    00:58 Etsy Tokenization Explained (How Keywords Are Split)
    01:30 How Etsy Combines Tags, Titles, and Attributes
    02:01 Why You Must Use All 13 Etsy Tag Slots
    02:30 The 2-Word Etsy Tag Strategy Explained
    03:20 How Exact Match Keywords Improve Etsy Ranking
    03:42 Can You Use 3-Word Tags on Etsy?
    05:31 Does Tag Order Matter for Etsy SEO?
    06:31 Why Random Tag Pairings Hurt Your Ranking
    07:34 Long-Tail Keyword Tag Strategy for Etsy
    08:22 Should Your Title Keywords Be Repeated in Tags?
    10:22 Copy-Paste Title Strategy for Etsy Tags
    12:11 The 5W Framework for Generating Etsy Tags
    15:08 The 5 Most Common Etsy Tag Mistakes
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    I Found 2026's Hottest POD Trends Before Everyone Else

    03/03/2026 | 7 mins.
    NEW UPDATED Etsy Ultimate Growth Challenge! Grow faster than 99% of Etsy shops 🚀
    Steal my $550K shortcut & skip the struggle 👇
    👉 https://www.skool.com/etsygamesvip/about
     
    Early 2026 POD trends are already shifting — and if you're selling on Etsy or running a print-on-demand shop, timing matters.
     
    I'm sharing the exact real-time trend data I'm pulling from Etsy, Reddit, Quora, and buyer-driven platforms to uncover what people are actually searching for and buying right now. If you want to learn how to find trending POD niches before they explode, validate product ideas using user-generated data, and build profitable product lines instead of chasing random fads, this will help.
     
    You'll discover:
     
    • Core 2026 print-on-demand clothing trends
    • Niched-down opportunities with high buyer intent
    • Bundle ideas that increase AOV fast
    • Election, AI, wellness, pet, and gamer trend angles
    • Real buyer-intent SEO keywords you can target
    • How to integrate trends into your niche (without ruining your shop focus)
    • Where to find trend validation data for Etsy SEO
     
    If you're searching for:
    Learn how to find winning POD trends
    How to start a profitable Etsy shop in 2026
    Best print on demand niches 2026
    How to validate Etsy product ideas
    High converting POD product ideas
     
    This will give you actionable direction.
     
    #EtsySEO #PrintOnDemand #PODTrends #EtsySeller #Ecommerce2026
     
     
     
    👉Printful, My Favorite POD Software:  https://www.printful.com/a/1357156:c9e605a691a554028f3a2945eeefe61d
     
    🔥My Etsy Listing Image & Video Secret Weapon: Try Kittl here and use code LLYT for 25% off:  https://kittl.pxf.io/POLJaM
     
    💻Try Alura For Free Here:  https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY
     
    📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook-  Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business.  Download it for free here:  https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess
     
    🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide-  A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground.  Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart
     
    Watch These Grow & Improve Your Etsy Business👇
    https://youtu.be/J-jysEC-rqs
    https://youtu.be/XoBckxhk5iw
     
    00:00 Top 2026 POD Trends Using Real-Time Data
    00:32 How I Pull Trend Data From Etsy, Reddit & Quora
    00:53 Why Trend-Only Shops Fail
    01:21 How to Integrate Trends Into Your Existing Niche
    02:02 Core 2026 Print-On-Demand Clothing Trends
    02:21 AI, Events & Pet Industry Opportunities
    03:11 Eco, Gamer & Holiday Apparel Angles
    03:37 Election Year & Digital Nomad Apparel
    03:58 Niched-Down Product Opportunities
    04:33 High-Converting Micro-Niche Shirt Ideas
    04:55 Bundles & Niched-Up Expansion Ideas
    05:17 Limited Drops & Collector Strategy
    05:40 Buyer Intent SEO Keywords Explained
    06:08 Clickable Trend & Fashion Research Sources
    06:26 Reddit Threads & User-Generated Signals
    06:42 Content & Promotion Strategy for New Product Lines
    07:08 How to Get a Custom Trend Report for Your Niche
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    The 6 Etsy AI Skills That Will Separate Winners From Losers in 2026

    27/02/2026 | 26 mins.
    NEW UPDATED Etsy Ultimate Growth Challenge! Grow faster than 99% of Etsy shops 🚀
    Steal my $550K shortcut & skip the struggle 👇
    👉 https://www.skool.com/etsygamesvip/about
     
    I'm breaking down the 6 AI Etsy skills that will decide who wins and who gets left behind in 2026. Etsy is changing fast, buyer behavior is evolving, and AI is no longer optional if you want traffic, visibility, and sales.
     
    I walk through exactly how Etsy sellers can use AI to save time, rank higher, and convert better, starting with prompt writing and ending with fully automated content systems. You'll see how to use AI for Etsy SEO, listing descriptions, social media content, product mockups, videos, keyword research, trend analysis, and even AI agents that publish content for you.
     
    I explain how buyers actually search now, how to target bottom-of-the-funnel, high-intent Etsy keywords, and how to structure listings so they show up in search, AI overviews, and buyer-driven queries. If you want to learn how to use AI for Etsy listings, Etsy SEO in 2026, AI content creation for Etsy, and automated marketing systems that save 10+ hours a week, this is for you.
     
    Hashtags:
    #EtsySEO #EtsyAI #EtsyTips #EtsySeller #PassiveIncome #AIMarketing #EtsyGrowth
     
     
     
    👉Printful, My Favorite POD Software:  https://www.printful.com/a/1357156:c9e605a691a554028f3a2945eeefe61d
     
    🔥My Etsy Listing Image & Video Secret Weapon: Try Kittl here and use code LLYT for 25% off:  https://kittl.pxf.io/POLJaM
     
    💻Try Alura For Free Here:  https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY
     
    📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook-  Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business.  Download it for free here:  https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess
     
    🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide-  A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground.  Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart
     
    Watch These Grow & Improve Your Etsy Business👇
    https://youtu.be/J-jysEC-rqs
    https://youtu.be/XoBckxhk5iw
     
    00:00 The 6 AI Etsy Skills That Separate Winners From Losers in 2026
    01:01 Why Prompt Writing Is the Most Important AI Skill
    01:22 How Most Sellers Use AI Wrong (And Why Results Suck)
    02:13 The Exact Prompt Structure That Unlocks Better Outputs
    03:34 Clarifying Questions: The AI Hack Most Sellers Ignore
    05:04 Real Prompt Example for Etsy Products
    06:35 Using AI for Social Media, Blogs, and External Content
    07:36 AI Mockups, Product Images, and Videos Without Creating Them
    10:00 Creating Product Variations Without Making Inventory
    12:17 Why Etsy Listing Descriptions Matter More Than Ever
    13:00 AI Prompts for High-Converting Etsy Descriptions
    15:31 How Bottom-of-Funnel Keywords Actually Work
    16:56 SEO Funnel Explained With a Real Buyer Example
    20:18 AI-Powered Niche and Trend Research for Etsy
    22:04 Building AI Systems and Agents That Work for You
    25:12 The Future of Etsy Sellers Who Use AI Correctly
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    Goimagine vs Etsy: The Competition is Over!

    24/02/2026 | 5 mins.
    NEW UPDATED Etsy Ultimate Growth Challenge! Grow faster than 99% of Etsy shops 🚀
    Steal my $550K shortcut & skip the struggle 👇
    👉 https://www.skool.com/etsygamesvip/about
     
    One of Etsy's biggest competitors just announced they're shutting down — and the ripple effects matter way more than most sellers realize. I walk through why this handmade marketplace couldn't survive, what its closure reveals about traffic, buyers, and platform power, and why competing with Etsy is far harder than it looks. I also cover Etsy's recent $1.2B sale at a loss, what that signals about their strategy shift, and whether this could mean a refocus on core sellers. We talk competition, platform economics, declining GMS, tariffs, profit margins, and what sellers should realistically expect next. If you sell on Etsy or depend on marketplace traffic, these changes directly affect your future decisions and growth strategy.
     
    #etsynews #etsysellers #handmadebusiness #ecommerceupdates #onlinebusiness
     
     
     
    👉Printful, My Favorite POD Software:  https://www.printful.com/a/1357156:c9e605a691a554028f3a2945eeefe61d
     
    🔥My Etsy Listing Image & Video Secret Weapon: Try Kittl here and use code LLYT for 25% off:  https://kittl.pxf.io/POLJaM
     
    💻Try Alura For Free Here:  https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY
     
    📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook-  Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business.  Download it for free here:  https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess
     
    🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide-  A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground.  Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart
     
    Watch These Grow & Improve Your Etsy Business👇
    https://youtu.be/J-jysEC-rqs
    https://youtu.be/XoBckxhk5iw
     
    00:00 Major Etsy competitor announces shutdown
    00:24 Why competing with Etsy is nearly impossible
    00:49 Etsy's shift to profit and seller backlash
    01:13 Why alternative marketplaces fail sellers
    01:36 Traffic numbers that explain everything
    02:05 The pattern of failed Etsy competitors
    02:23 Etsy sells a marketplace for $1.2B at a loss
    02:40 Why the sale may be a strategic reset
    03:04 Etsy's expansion mistakes and loss of focus
    03:24 Signs Etsy may refocus on core sellers
    03:40 Public company pressure vs seller needs
    04:02 Falling GMS, tariffs, and shrinking margins
    04:27 What sellers should watch going forward
    04:48 How to adapt and keep growing despite changes

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About Handmade & Beyond Podcast

I help other people start, build, and grow their handmade and Etsy businesses so that they can make extra money pursuing their passion. I am a real seller that makes their entire living off Etsy and my handmade business. I teach others how to do the same.
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