Handmade & Beyond Podcast

NEW UPDATED Etsy Ultimate Growth Challenge! Grow faster than 99% of Etsy shops 🚀
Steal my $550K shortcut & skip the struggle 👇
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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
 
 
 
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📚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

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

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 uncovered three sneaky Etsy niches that are quietly pulling in millions—and most sellers are completely overlooking them. I walk through real Etsy marketplace data and estimated revenue to show where buyers are actually spending money right now. I break down why these niches work, how they fit into existing shops, and how to use trend data without turning your shop into a risky trend-only experiment. I also explain how to expand your catalog the smart way, validate demand with Etsy data, and avoid common mistakes that keep sellers stuck chasing shiny objects. If you want more traffic, more sales, and a clearer path to scaling your Etsy shop without starting over, this will flip how you think about niche expansion.
 
#etsyseo #etsyselling #etsybusiness #sidehustle #makemoneyonline
 
 
👉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 Three Sneaky Etsy Niches Making Millions
00:26 Using Etsy Marketplace Insights for Real Data
00:49 Why Etsy Data Beats Most Third-Party Tools
01:06 Niche #1 Keychains Hidden in Plain Sight
01:48 Avoiding Trademark Traps in Hot Niches
02:06 How Much Money Keychains Really Make
03:03 Niche #2 Press On Nails Exploding in Demand
04:19 Why Budget-Friendly Products Are Winning
04:46 Trend Research Using User-Generated Data
05:21 Niche #3 Bookmarks Are Back in a Big Way
06:56 Why Physical Products Are Making a Comeback
07:20 Why Niche Expansion Beats Trend-Only Shops
08:06 The Specialist Strategy That Scales Long-Term

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
 
If your Etsy listing feels completely dead, I walk through a clear, step-by-step system to diagnose exactly why it's not selling and what to fix first. I explain the difference between a brand-new listing that never took off versus an older listing that used to sell but suddenly stopped, and why that distinction matters more than most sellers realize.
 
I cover how long a listing actually needs to sit before you touch it, how to read Etsy listing stats correctly, and how to tell the difference between an SEO problem, a photo problem, or a conversion issue. I break down realistic traffic benchmarks, average conversion rates, and how many visits you truly need before expecting sales.
 
From there, I go deep into Etsy SEO — how to evaluate your search terms, improve your titles and tags, and choose keyword combinations that match buyer intent instead of guessing. I also explain why listing quality matters more than ever, including photos, video, descriptions, pricing strategy, and perceived value.
 
Finally, I zoom out to show how your overall shop, listing count, and niche selection directly affect whether individual listings succeed or fail. This is a full diagnostic framework you can reuse on any Etsy listing that isn't performing.
 
#etsyseo #etsysellers #etsylistingtips #etsysales #etsymarketing
 
 
 
👉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 What a "Dead" Etsy Listing Really Means
00:51 New Dead vs Old Dead Listings Explained
01:37 Step 1: Listing Age and Why Timing Matters
02:49 Visits vs Sales How to Spot the Real Problem
03:33 Step 2: Reading Etsy Listing Stats Correctly
04:20 Conversion Rate Benchmarks Every Seller Should Know
05:54 When Traffic Is Good but Sales Don't Happen
07:17 Step 3: Etsy SEO and Keyword Diagnosis
09:31 Titles, Tags, and Search Intent Mistakes
11:15 Step 4: Listing Quality Photos Video Description
14:54 Pricing Mistakes That Kill Conversions
15:59 Step 5: Shop Size, Niche, and Algorithm Trust
19:54 How to Refresh and Revive Dead Listings

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 sharing a real Etsy seller situation that caused someone to quit the platform—and how it likely could have been avoided. I walk through what actually happens when Etsy issues refunds, why sellers sometimes lose money, and where misunderstandings around Etsy's Purchase Protection come from.
 
I break down how Etsy Purchase Protection works, what it does and doesn't cover, and the exact steps sellers should take when an item is lost or arrives damaged. I also explain why emotional reactions and quitting too early can cost you far more in the long run, especially when you're sitting on access to millions of buyers.
 
You'll also learn how to properly guide buyers through opening cases, how to protect yourself on higher-priced orders, why packaging matters more than most sellers realize, and when it's worth following up with Etsy support instead of walking away. This is about thinking like a business owner, not reacting like a frustrated seller—and making sure one mistake doesn't cost you thousands.
 
#etsy #etsysellers #etsytips #onlineselling #ecommerce #smallbusiness
 
 
👉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 Why a successful Etsy seller quit over a refund
00:42 Overreaction vs understanding how Etsy actually works
01:30 Entrepreneurship means owning problems and outcomes
02:12 Why losing money is part of running a real business
02:57 My $500 shipping loss and how I handled it
03:44 When Etsy refunded the buyer and I kept the money
04:26 What Etsy Purchase Protection really covers
05:35 How buyers must file cases the right way
06:39 Common mistakes that cost sellers refunds
06:59 Packaging errors that lead to damaged items
07:41 Why shipping carriers don't handle packages gently
08:04 When to push Etsy support instead of quitting
08:51 The real reason Etsy is still worth it
09:14 Extra support, motivation, and avoiding burnout