Pros and Cons of an Etsy platform by Ciatta-Mae Stubblefield
As we grow our maker business, we may have to determine the best online platform for our business. Many makers look to Esty for selling their products.
What are the pros and cons of selling on Etsy?
PROS
- Etsy is easy to use and you can build a business on the platform with minimal technical experience.
- There are low overhead costs for an initial start-up.
- The Etsy brand is trusted and their built-in audience and network may put your potential customers at ease.
CONS
- Etsy is increasingly becoming saturated and getting noticed could be a challenge.
- Customers may not give purchase credit to you but to the platform. “I bought this on Etsy”
- Etsy may promote other shops on your shop listing.
Source – The Eco Tree