Pricing handmade products on Etsy can feel weirdly stressful, especially when you’re scared of charging too much, undercharging yourself, or getting it completely wrong.

In this episode, I’m walking you through a simple beginner-friendly way to price handmade products for Etsy without using spreadsheets or overcomplicating it.

We cover:
💸 the bare minimum numbers you actually need
💸 how to include your time in your prices
💸 why so many handmade sellers undercharge
💸 how buyer psychology affects what feels “worth it”
💸 when pricing is the real issue, and when it’s actually a listing or conversion problem
💸 what to check in your Etsy shop before lowering your prices

This is mainly for beginner Etsy sellers, but the pricing advice applies on any platform if you sell handmade products.

If you’ve been guessing your prices, copying competitors, or changing numbers every time you wobble, this will help you build a much more solid pricing method.

And if you want help figuring out whether the issue is your price or your listing, grab my freebie: Why Your Etsy Listings Aren’t Selling Yet - and What To Do About It. https://www.handmadebosses.com/whynosales

It’ll help you spot what’s actually stopping buyers from converting so you can fix the right thing first.

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Give me 10 minutes a day for five days and I’ll help you get clear on what to post, what to stop doing, and how to show up online without it taking over your life.

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Do you need a niche to start on Etsy?

Yes… but not in the rigid, overcomplicated way the internet makes it sound.

In this episode, I’m breaking down how beginner Etsy sellers can choose a niche without boxing themselves in too early. We’re talking about the difference between having a clear starting direction and being all over the shop, how to test product ideas properly, and how to use Etsy data like views, favourites, and search terms to refine your niche over time.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
👉 how to choose an Etsy niche when you’re just starting
👉 why “perfect niche” advice causes paralysis
👉 the difference between intentional testing and random product chaos
👉 how buyers actually experience your shop when they land cold
👉 what your first listings can tell you about what’s working
👉 how to refine your Etsy niche based on clicks, favourites, and sales
👉 how this advice applies on Etsy and other handmade selling platforms too

This is for handmade sellers who feel stuck because they think they need their whole brand figured out before they can start. You don’t. You need a smart starting lane, real buyer feedback, and a way to build from evidence instead of guesswork.

And if your listings are getting views but not turning into sales, grab my freebie:
Why Your Etsy Listings Aren’t Selling Yet - and What To Do About It ... https://www.handmadebosses.com/whynosales

It’ll help you spot what buyers might be hesitating over, so you can fix the bits that are quietly hurting your sales.

This episode also lines up with the early-stage focus on narrowing your niche, choosing a direction, and learning from real market feedback instead of waiting for perfect clarity

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If social media feels way harder than it should… this is for you.

Fix Your Socials Week starts 16th April … it’s a free challenge for handmade business owners who are fed up overthinking content and still not seeing sales.

Give me 10 minutes a day for five days and I’ll help you get clear on what to post, what to stop doing, and how to show up online without it taking over your life.

No fluff.

No pressure.

No trying to keep up with everyone else.

Just practical support that actually makes sense.

Sign up now at www.handmadebosses.com/fixyoursocials

The link’s also in the show notes.

If your Etsy listing sounds awkward, stiff, or like you panicked and copied bits from 12 other shops… this one’s for you.

Because here’s the thing: your traffic probably isn’t the problem. Your listing just isn’t doing its job yet.

In this episode, I’m showing new Etsy sellers how to write Etsy listings like a real human (without ditching SEO), so buyers actually understand what you’re selling and feel confident enough to click Add to basket.

We cover:
✅T he simple Etsy listing structure that works for any handmade product
✅ How to write Etsy titles that sound normal but still include keywords
✅ The first 3 lines of your Etsy description that matter most (because people SCAN)
✅ What to write when you don’t know what buyers care about yet
✅ How to use bullet points + FAQs to reduce “Should I buy this?” hesitation
✅ Why keyword stuffing makes your listings worse (and what to do instead)


Examples included for:
✅ handmade candles
✅ handmade jewellery
✅ crochet + knitted items

🧠 Plus: I teach the Buyer Brain Map (what people are actually looking for when they read a listing) and the Listing Anatomy you can copy/paste into every product description.

👍 If this helped, subscribe for more Etsy selling tips for handmade businesses.

🎧 And if you want to listen instead, search The Handmade Bosses Podcast.

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If social media feels way harder than it should… this is for you.

Fix Your Socials Week starts 16th April … it’s a free challenge for handmade business owners who are fed up overthinking content and still not seeing sales.

Give me 10 minutes a day for five days and I’ll help you get clear on what to post, what to stop doing, and how to show up online without it taking over your life.

No fluff.

No pressure.

No trying to keep up with everyone else.

Just practical support that actually makes sense.

Sign up now at www.handmadebosses.com/fixyoursocials

The link’s also in the show notes.

If you’re new to Etsy and everything feels messy, overwhelming, or like you’re doing loads but getting nowhere… this video is your reset.

In this episode, I walk you through a simple, calm weekly plan for Etsy beginners and early-stage sellers who feel stuck, scattered, or unsure what to focus on next.

We cover:
– What to actually work on this week (not everything)
– The one thing to stop doing if you want momentum
– How to build progress without burnout
– Why doing less in the right order leads to more sales

This is for you if:
– You’re brand new to Etsy
– You’ve made a few sales but it feels chaotic
– You’re busy all the time but not confident it’s working
– You keep tweaking everything and hoping something clicks

No hype.
No massive to-do list.

Just a clear next step so you can move forward without frying your brain.

☕ If this helped, subscribe for weekly Etsy and handmade business advice that actually makes sense.

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If social media feels way harder than it should… this is for you.

Fix Your Socials Week starts 16th April … it’s a free challenge for handmade business owners who are fed up overthinking content and still not seeing sales.

Give me 10 minutes a day for five days and I’ll help you get clear on what to post, what to stop doing, and how to show up online without it taking over your life.

No fluff.

No pressure.

No trying to keep up with everyone else.

Just practical support that actually makes sense.

Sign up now at www.handmadebosses.com/fixyoursocials

The link’s also in the show notes.

Etsy SEO feels confusing on purpose.

And if you’re brand new (or stuck with low sales), most of what you’ve been told is just adding panic, not progress.

In this episode, I break down Etsy SEO for beginners in plain English.

No algorithm fear.
No trending keywords.
No constant listing refreshing.

We cover:
✨ How Etsy search actually works (without the jargon)
✨ What keywords are… and what they’re not
✨ Where keywords matter, and where they really don’t
✨ Why refreshing listings doesn’t magically fix low sales
✨ What to focus on instead if you want steady progress

This is calm, grounded SEO that helps you understand what Etsy needs and what buyers need – especially if you’re early-stage and trying to make your first proper sales.

If this helped, subscribe for more beginner-friendly Etsy and handmade business advice, and go listen to the episode on why favourites don’t automatically turn into sales next.

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If social media feels way harder than it should… this is for you.

Fix Your Socials Week starts 16th April … it’s a free challenge for handmade business owners who are fed up overthinking content and still not seeing sales.

Give me 10 minutes a day for five days and I’ll help you get clear on what to post, what to stop doing, and how to show up online without it taking over your life.

No fluff.

No pressure.

No trying to keep up with everyone else.

Just practical support that actually makes sense.

Sign up now at www.handmadebosses.com/fixyoursocials

The link’s also in the show notes.

Struggling to make sense of your Etsy listings?

In this episode, Steph breaks down what actually matters when creating Etsy listings that convert - without SEO overwhelm or overthinking.

You’ll learn:
• What makes someone click a listing
• Photos vs titles vs descriptions (in the right order)
• A simple listing structure you can follow
• What NOT to obsess over yet

Perfect for early-stage Etsy sellers who want clarity, not chaos.

Subscribe for practical Etsy and handmade business advice that actually works.

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If social media feels way harder than it should… this is for you.

Fix Your Socials Week starts 16th April … it’s a free challenge for handmade business owners who are fed up overthinking content and still not seeing sales.

Give me 10 minutes a day for five days and I’ll help you get clear on what to post, what to stop doing, and how to show up online without it taking over your life.

No fluff.

No pressure.

No trying to keep up with everyone else.

Just practical support that actually makes sense.

Sign up now at www.handmadebosses.com/fixyoursocials

The link’s also in the show notes.

If you’re stuck setting up your Etsy shop and haven’t made your first sale yet, this video is for you.

In this episode, Steph breaks down the bare minimum you actually need to open an Etsy shop properly, without overthinking, over-preparing, or faffing with things that don’t matter yet.

This is for complete beginners who feel “busy” but not progressing and want clear permission to stop tweaking and start selling.

You’ll learn:
👉 What you must set up before opening your Etsy shop (and what can wait)
👉 How to avoid setup limbo and perfection paralysis
👉 What a “good enough” Etsy listing actually looks like
👉 The most common beginner mistakes that waste weeks
👉 How to know when your shop is ready to go live

No branding chat.
No social media talk.

Just practical, Etsy-only advice for getting your first product listed and published.

🎁 New to selling handmade?

Check out the Handmade Business Starter Pack. It’s a bite-sized, confidence-boosting toolkit designed to help complete beginners take real action and start selling without overwhelm. https://www.handmadebosses.com/offers/oiZH6fmv

If this helped, make sure you’re subscribed and leave a quick review or comment. It helps more handmade sellers find this without more noise online.

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If social media feels way harder than it should… this is for you.

Fix Your Socials Week starts 16th April … it’s a free challenge for handmade business owners who are fed up overthinking content and still not seeing sales.

Give me 10 minutes a day for five days and I’ll help you get clear on what to post, what to stop doing, and how to show up online without it taking over your life.

No fluff.

No pressure.

No trying to keep up with everyone else.

Just practical support that actually makes sense.

Sign up now at www.handmadebosses.com/fixyoursocials

The link’s also in the show notes.

Just opened an Etsy shop and already feel overwhelmed?

This video is your calm reset.

I’m breaking down what Etsy actually expects from brand new sellers, what you can completely stop worrying about for now, and why feeling lost at the start doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong.

If you’re new to Etsy and want to start without panic, guesswork, or burning out before your first proper sale, watch this before you do anything else.

✨ Want a calm checklist instead of guessing?

The Handmade Business Starter Pack is linked below. It’s designed for complete beginners and will save you weeks of faff.

Subscribe for honest, no-fluff Etsy and handmade business advice. https://www.handmadebosses.com/offers/oiZH6fmv

Steph's book - https://amzn.eu/d/00BsvuSY

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If social media feels way harder than it should… this is for you.

Fix Your Socials Week starts 16th April … it’s a free challenge for handmade business owners who are fed up overthinking content and still not seeing sales.

Give me 10 minutes a day for five days and I’ll help you get clear on what to post, what to stop doing, and how to show up online without it taking over your life.

No fluff.

No pressure.

No trying to keep up with everyone else.

Just practical support that actually makes sense.

Sign up now at www.handmadebosses.com/fixyoursocials

The link’s also in the show notes.