So, did I achieve everything I wanted to in 2024? The answer is no, but I think I’ve done okay. It’s been a while since I last wrote a blog post.I don't think I've gotten back into a routine since completing my Digital Marketing course, and I’ve found myself in a bit of a slump,… Continue reading And, that’s another year over!
Tag: Etsy and eBay
Something’s Gotta Give
I recently came across a quote that really resonated with me:“The Only Person Stressing Me Out Right Now, Is Me, Because I Want So Much Better For Myself.” Many of us tend to take on too much, trying to do everything at once and often achieving very little, if anything at all.Running a small business… Continue reading Something’s Gotta Give
Alt Text
There are often questions in Facebook groups about Alt Text and does it help your listings on Etsy and other platforms.So what is it. Alt Text (Alternative Text) is text you add against an image that describes it for people who may be blind or have limited vision, who use screen readers. On sites like… Continue reading Alt Text
Size Does Matter!
Listing photo's on Etsy can make or break a sale - it's usually the first thing that catches a potential customers eye, and can be the reason they click on to your item to find out more about it from a sea of search results. I've mentioned previously that I am not the best photographer… Continue reading Size Does Matter!
Tools of The Trade – Affinity Suite
I know many are die hard Adobe fans, but it can be expensive and an ongoing costThen there are tools online like Canva, which I have dabbled in the free version a bit, but to get the most out of it, you do need a yearly subscription.My personal choice is the Affinity suite from Serif.I've… Continue reading Tools of The Trade – Affinity Suite
Be Brave, Professor
I'm sure I'm not alone in starting the new year with goals. Some of mine are purely to help me in what seems to be my never-ending goal of being organised. Basic things like getting food out of the freezer either the night before or in the morning, so I don't have to waste energy defrosting… Continue reading Be Brave, Professor
Lights, Camera, Action
So I've been wanting to do some YouTube videos for a long time, especially as I do my blog posts series on the tools and equipment I use for my home business, which I have planned. But me and cameras are not a match made in heaven.My phone is pretty old, so not ideal for… Continue reading Lights, Camera, Action
Time to prep for Christmas
When you have a handmade business planning and preparation is key, and I admit, I'm not the best at it - ok I'm terrible.But this year I'm determined to be better and much more prepared for Christmas; I've started to make some tree decorations and planned other items too, so I'm already way ahead of… Continue reading Time to prep for Christmas
Yoo-Hoo YouTube
It's been a while since my last blog post. For about a month, my internet connection was incredibly slow, making it almost impossible to go online. Very frustrating since being online is a significant part of my daily routine and it's my primary source of connection to the outside world. In addition to my daily… Continue reading Yoo-Hoo YouTube
This is how I do it, Baby!
I've been working on a new product for my Etsy store - an A6 notebook cover. So, I thought it would be helpful to share my step-by-step process of adding a new item to my shop in this week's blog post.This is going to be rather long, so I've added some links to take you… Continue reading This is how I do it, Baby!
Penguin and the Bee 