I am a top one percent seller on Etsy. I’ve been targeted for copying where there have literally been HUNDREDS of new sellers copying my listings. Not just my images but my exact tags, titles, descriptions and mockup layouts. When I reach out to the sellers they just adamantly deny they copied me. So I did a reporting sweep and got a bunch of listings successfully removed only to get bombarded by hate email. Etsy needs to do better!!!!
@@aikhanam2 Similar style is not the same a direct copy. So using the same font in the same color scheme and layout but with a different message is a similar style, while it's still a moral grey area, it's still bad, but as it's an "original work" Etsy allows it. Another example is using a similar photo, or the same photo, on different products. Direct copying is outright taking the original listing's mock-ups, description, tags etc and posting them as if they were original posting with no changes whatsoever. Style copying is taking the original's overall design/theme and putting in onto other products or making slight alterations on the same product to make it "original". BOTH suck as an Etsy shop owner... -.-
Sorry to hear this I am new to Etsy and I’m not sure how I want to sell on there as I have unique designs I was going tonight use :( have you reached out to Etsy? Can they do anything about it ? :(
Right!? There's a shop i follow because it's in a similar niche as me and I've caught a few of her copycats before and i report them to her. Her designs are extremely unique and beautiful and she has dozens of bestsellers so i understand the appeal but she gets so many copycats that she has a legitimate disclaimer in her shop announcement discouraging copycats and saying she WILL sue them
I recently had a copycat and I believe I lost sales from it but I refuse to look at how many they’ve sold. It was by far my best selling product so far.
Thank you for your time, Heather. My take on this is when people do business with large marketplaces like Etsy, Amazon KDP, etc., they will be vulnerable to them. No matter how hard and honest they work, these corporations can suspend or shut them down, often for no reason or based on false accusations. Sure, some people are just naive or operate against rules and regulations, but that's not always the case. Solution: 1. Start a business with these corporations with no emotional attachment, knowing you can be suspended or shut down even if you did everything right. 2. Open your own website or blog at the same time and promote yourself via your favourite social media platform, possibly one or two the most.
@@SA-op6fp I like like to meet like minded people. Many people who are new to this have no idea how the corporations work. They provide you with the platform and their own printing facilities that they owe, too, most likely (in this case). They create algorithms that serve them but not necessarily the customers. I for example, never found the product "they" recommended based on their algorithm I may like, but I had to dig and dig for the item I wanted. We have so much energy and money, so it is best to put it into endeavours we can control. Even if we fall or make mistakes, it's not over "shout down, band" or whatever, but you keep working with your clients.
I completely agree! It is true that ou business on a platform abides by the rules of the marketplace and it's always good to have your eggs in multiple baskets- especially if this is your only income stream. Thanks for watching and commenting here! ❤
I love your calm style. I just started watching your videos and see a big difference in my blood pressure. Figuring out what to create for my POD shop is stressful enough. 😂
Excellent information, I have my shop on vacation mode for a few months because I'm transitioning from a complete handmade shop to a POD shop. But lately, I have seen shops being suspended and I'm very skeptical about reopening my shop and just doing my own website.
So many “teachers” teach to take a best seller & tweak it to make it your own & apply to your niche. I also think Kittl leads to a lot of similar designs when people are barely making any changes etc & that’s on them, not Kittl (which I actually love so much!)
Thanks for this video. As a new Etsy seller of 1 month I confess I am guilty of copying and the reason is in two different videos, from different channels they told me that was how to get sales 🤦♂️ As a result I thought as long as the saying was not the same, it was ok to have similar font and positioning. I have one listing that I copied the font and sampled their colors. I have now taken that listing down until I change the font and positioning. Thanks again for helping new people to see through the bad “tips”.
Obviously I’m new to POD. I just opened my shop 2days ago. I’m doing a mix of POD but will be doing physical products as well. This video is soooo helpful!! Yes I have done one of these things but I never copied anyone’s designs. Thank you!!
You are so right about copycat culture, I googled a specific design for my product before designing and publishing it myself to see if there was any competition and sure enough there was hardly any. I published my designs then after months passing I googled the same design again to see what popped up out of curiosity and I had seen so many similar designs that I did and some even trying to copy the same layout I did but with different colors, AND all on the same exact product and same mock-up. People are ridiculous honestly
obviously! #4 is so interesting. (fortunately, I was made aware of this) We always support our families. My first endeavor with Girl Scout cookies, your fam bought boxes. Can you imagine not supporting your little girls (or boys) with their school fundraisers, etc. I understand this is different, but only perhaps it's a "grown-up" version and you're working for your own profit.
You saved my life with the bella on canvas transparent real life print. I just began making mock ups for my items using that brand so thank God i'm aware of the transparency prior to doing all the mock ups for like 20 listings. I would've had to do all of them over again lol thanks!
Obviously... it's obvious after you said it! 😂 I saw that someone who had multiple shops and had a very small amount due in one of his old inactive shop caused all of his shops to get suspended. Even though they get unsuspended, but I think it is treated as warning/ strike one by Etsy. I've heard of many people not getting clarity on reasons for suspension. What you have mentioned here might be a key point, especially the IP one (for brand new shops). Thanks for this video! 🤩🙏
Thank you for this video dear Heather! I don’t particularly enjoy direct copying, but I find it helpful to draw inspiration from other descriptions to shape and craft my own. Copying an entire product is something I would never do; in fact, I have a surplus of fresh design ideas that exceed the time I have available to bring them to life. Generating new concepts is far more enjoyable, and my aim is to approach Etsy as an exciting challenge infused with fun. Even if a product does not sell itself, it is an essential part of the learning process. Greetings from Germany
Still with you! Most are basic, but I think like the IP address /shilling info was good to know. I watched a video saying to purchase from another account to get your shop bumped in algo but I knew that just sounded wrong, to begin with. Love your videos! Thank you!!
Thank you so much for letting us into the Etsy side of your brain. The 'shilling' part was informative with perfect timing. I'm creating a shop, and thought of buying a few of my own items to boast sales right off the bat. I'm going to read the guidelines now!
OPACITY - That is ridiculous for Etsy to have anyone do! As a former photographer, I can tell ya that unless every single customer and seller has their monitors ALL to the exact same gray scale. Not one person is going to see the same colors on their monitor or phone. There is no way someone can replicate the color that the shirt would be printed as - or even remotely close. I am so sorry that Etsy is making everything so difficult for everyone. I’m glad I closed mine after hearing all these stories that everyone has been sharing lately. Some of the big creators all need to come together and do a huge media press release about all this. It’s the only way anything will change, unfortunately
Thank you so much for all these tips! Listening to the full breakdown and explanation is so valuable! I'm just shocked to see how many people are STILL selling copyrighted designs on Etsy. That's the discouraging part. If people are still selling Disney products for years (even after seeing so many got shut down and some even sued), it's very scary to think what could happen to your own designs (especially if we're just getting started). They would just pass as original designs in the copycat's shop, no one would be able to tell they ripped you off and as you said, you can't really do too much about it if they're putting the designs on different products. 😢
Haven't watched one of your videos in a few months.. Just an observation but you have a distinct "glow" about you. Congrats no matter what you're up to!❤
Obviously, very useful content. I watched a video where the shop owner purchased products from two different PODs, so he would know exactly how they printed, how they shipped, etc. Sounded like a good idea. What he didn't say was, don't purchase from your own Etsy shop! I was going to have my husband purchase a couple of things so I could verify the process and shipping. Glad we didn't do it!
THANK YOU! As an Amazon seller...I have had my listings and photos hijacked and stolen. As a photographer and writer I copyright, trademark and try and protect my work. But when Amazon asked for product photos I complied. Lol and competiters actulally took my photos and used them on Amazon, Ebay and other platforms. I know my photos especially my props which many times I made myself ... That aside all these 'gurus' and teachers that encourage copying others...disgust me.. Etsy is supposed to be unique. Instead its become mass production of the same items... When I do see something unique. I buy it because I respect that artist or crafts person.
It’s funny you mention logos in the background of your photos. I recently bought some really beautiful mockups but I knew before buying them that I would have to remove the apple logo from all the devices in the photos (I just used Canva to remove them) - I’m very new to digital products and POD but it just seemed common sense to me. Thank you for confirming this is a red flag no go practice.
I write weekly horoscopes. The moment I post them, they appear on dozen other websites. So I stopped but starting again, thinking how to protect my work. Awesome video, very helpful btw. Thank you!
Thank you so much, I wouldn’t know about the IP address issue if it weren’t for you, I thought it would be normal for family members to support me by buying from my store, and when they do there’s a big chance they would be using the same Wifi that I do, lucky I saw your video in time, you saved me from a huge risk😮😅
That IP thing is most likely not that simple. Total strangers can share the same public IP(v4) even if they live in different building/city block etc, especially on mobile connections. Technically there could be a few thousand users using a single public IP at the same time.
I got suspended Why? I don't know. I contacted them and two days later I got an email saying I am permanently suspended and that I could not even buy from Etsy. Three months of advertizing, all in, I'm out a couple hundred dollars.The only thing they said is it was to much like another shop. I think it was the mockups. My art on my items is from my original paintings. And things were not my painting If I copied anything I wasn't awear of it.They are an unfeeling, inconsiderate MACHINE. Thinking of the Name Etsy, makes me sick to my stomach. Heather you are great and taught me a lot. Thank you and Bless you
Thank you for this informative video! I do browse etsy a lot to see what appeals to me and how it stands out. I am too new to be able to see if listings are successful but take many things as inspiration for my own display or art. In no way am I out to copy anybody but feel it a huge learning opportunity seeing what can be done.
Such wonderful reminders! ❤ A woman in my neighborhood had her Etsy shop permanently closed...and she was banned...because she used the trademarked word "onesie." It was her family's sole source of income. 😢 On another note, I've always wondered how Etsy handles the IP address situation at college dorms, and apartment complexes, with shared wifi... Has anyone run into that issue?
I'm just getting started again on etsy after being suspended for being inactive for too long. Wanna make sure I do this right this time. PS - NIN is awesome and I still listen to them :)
Obviously.... (actually) none of this is obvious to me. I have a pretty healthy case of ADHD. For that reason, NOTHING is obvious to me as I ca n be on another planet in my head at any moment. I really appreciate you breaking it down like this. Karma will get the copycat creators one way or another. Why can't people be kind and thoughtful? The thing I worry about the most is accidentally copying something because (as I said) I am in my own little world. Jaw-dropping. I had NO IDEA you could not use a trademark in the SEO. I guess I have not done that, but it would not have thought about it. Thank you so much!
Obviously, this is a great video 😋💚 thank you for the info. I do think a lot of these are ‘obviously’ no no’s but a few were things I didn’t even think about! 💚
That kind of sucks cause if you live with family and they have their own etsy account but want to buy from your etsy store and share the internet wifi as you that means they cant. Even though they want to support your business. Im a disabled artist and i use etsy to just supplement myself monthly and i live with family because i cant live on my own. So now i know this and it truly sucks.
"Obviously" - though not so obvious... LOL! Thank you for sharing, I would have made several mistakes had I not watched your video prior. I feel that I'm preparing myself through my own research (in care of others that have paved the way), before opening my shop(s). I am now one of your subscribers!!! Keep up the great content!
I'm doing research before trying to start my own POD shop on Etsy and your channel has been very informative. Thank you for the videos. Question.....I get the point that you can't order stuff from you own shop on Etsy. What if you want some of your own product to represent or give to friends to rep? Can you order directly from Printify and bypass Etsy?
Thanks for this video! Who knew that the first three words of the Constitution of the United States could be trademarked..? But 'We the People' is trademarked and this must be where I went wrong when designing an item I wanted to sell on Etsy. I just never imagined that any part of this sacred document could be 'sold'.
sooo many shops use ONE particular photo and advertise it as a Bella shirt and anyone that's been doing this for a day, knows that isn't a Bella shirt these shops are advertising their products with. Kinda sad that you have to deceive people to make a sell. I love and watch all your videos Thank you I celebrate my 1st yr on Etsy next month❤❤April
It was my fault I wasn’t aware of friends and family not being able to support. My roommate bought some product that they liked not using same ip address but same shipping address. Do you think they’ll close me down?
This is really fair! Specially if people cant buy from themselves! Me who work hard for my shop to set up, doing my product and then I see someone doing exactly the same :/ thats not fair!
Honestly - never ever wanted old I put a copyrighted anything in my shop & honestly I have been disappointed that some of the people Printify has brought on their podcast have shops built on copyrighted merch. 🤦♀️
This might've been mentioned, and I just missed it, but it's worth noting that AI-generated designs cannot be copyrighted directly. I'm not clear on this, with respect to derivative works. It's certainly a muddy area, and likely one to see litigation, in the future
I'd really like to know how digital product sellers that offer items that are to be used with specific software are supposed to get traffic without mentioning that specific software in their SEO/title/description/tags, etc. People sell shopify and wordpress templates. Others sell products for Excel or Google Sheets. And planners for Goodnotes, Notability, the list goes on.
Hi heather, the listings on etsy on a particular products, you can find many of them are in exact syle, wording, just variation of fonts, and little bit of placement. many listings are 'inspired' and are super identical, so I am not sure if it means that etsy is taking them down. Yes, you should be original but many people copy best sellers because it's working.
Can you use the tag “comfort colors” or put comfort colors in the title if that is the shirt you are using for pod? Thank you for all of the information!! So so helpful! :)
THE learning curve is very big. I should have studied how to build and promote an Etsy store before just building a store with two hundred garments, coffee mugs, and in different colors. The most frustrating for me is I think my design quality is much higher that the average Etsy listing.
I am a top one percent seller on Etsy. I’ve been targeted for copying where there have literally been HUNDREDS of new sellers copying my listings. Not just my images but my exact tags, titles, descriptions and mockup layouts. When I reach out to the sellers they just adamantly deny they copied me. So I did a reporting sweep and got a bunch of listings successfully removed only to get bombarded by hate email. Etsy needs to do better!!!!
what do you mean by copying? I have created listings, in the similar style using different images, I sell invites
@@aikhanam2 Similar style is not the same a direct copy. So using the same font in the same color scheme and layout but with a different message is a similar style, while it's still a moral grey area, it's still bad, but as it's an "original work" Etsy allows it. Another example is using a similar photo, or the same photo, on different products. Direct copying is outright taking the original listing's mock-ups, description, tags etc and posting them as if they were original posting with no changes whatsoever. Style copying is taking the original's overall design/theme and putting in onto other products or making slight alterations on the same product to make it "original". BOTH suck as an Etsy shop owner... -.-
Hate email? From whom? Scummy thieves? They're not worth your time.
@@DowntheRabbitHoleCraftzim thinking etsey might be harming it self. Play it forwards and pretty soon there will be no items made by human hands.
Sorry to hear this I am new to Etsy and I’m not sure how I want to sell on there as I have unique designs I was going tonight use :( have you reached out to Etsy? Can they do anything about it ? :(
It seems so rude to copy. Here I am trying to find something original, then to think some thief will just steal it? That stinks!
Right!? There's a shop i follow because it's in a similar niche as me and I've caught a few of her copycats before and i report them to her. Her designs are extremely unique and beautiful and she has dozens of bestsellers so i understand the appeal but she gets so many copycats that she has a legitimate disclaimer in her shop announcement discouraging copycats and saying she WILL sue them
@@EnergizeHealthHolisticsame I seen some of another shops work on Amazon, thieves are everywhere unfortunately
I recently had a copycat and I believe I lost sales from it but I refuse to look at how many they’ve sold. It was by far my best selling product so far.
Same exact situation . But it's OK. A particular idea may have been stolen . But I feel blessed because I have so many ideas .
Everything is stolen basically. If you come up with something that's actually original... You usually end up a billionaire. Everyone else is copying.
Thank you for your time, Heather.
My take on this is when people do business with large marketplaces like Etsy, Amazon KDP, etc., they will be vulnerable to them. No matter how hard and honest they work, these corporations can suspend or shut them down, often for no reason or based on false accusations. Sure, some people are just naive or operate against rules and regulations, but that's not always the case.
Solution: 1. Start a business with these corporations with no emotional attachment, knowing you can be suspended or shut down even if you did everything right.
2. Open your own website or blog at the same time and promote yourself via your favourite social media platform, possibly one or two the most.
Obviously
@@SA-op6fp I like like to meet like minded people. Many people who are new to this have no idea how the corporations work. They provide you with the platform and their own printing facilities that they owe, too, most likely (in this case). They create algorithms that serve them but not necessarily the customers. I for example, never found the product "they" recommended based on their algorithm I may like, but I had to dig and dig for the item I wanted.
We have so much energy and money, so it is best to put it into endeavours we can control. Even if we fall or make mistakes, it's not over "shout down, band" or whatever, but you keep working with your clients.
I completely agree! It is true that ou business on a platform abides by the rules of the marketplace and it's always good to have your eggs in multiple baskets- especially if this is your only income stream. Thanks for watching and commenting here! ❤
I love your calm style. I just started watching your videos and see a big difference in my blood pressure. Figuring out what to create for my POD shop is stressful enough. 😂
Haha! Thank you so much for the compliment and for watching and happy it's helping the blood pressure! ❤
Excellent information, I have my shop on vacation mode for a few months because I'm transitioning from a complete handmade shop to a POD shop. But lately, I have seen shops being suspended and I'm very skeptical about reopening my shop and just doing my own website.
So many “teachers” teach to take a best seller & tweak it to make it your own & apply to your niche. I also think Kittl leads to a lot of similar designs when people are barely making any changes etc & that’s on them, not Kittl (which I actually love so much!)
I so agree ..I said the same about the teachers..
It's sad that people can't come up with their own ideas..
Thanks for this video. As a new Etsy seller of 1 month I confess I am guilty of copying and the reason is in two different videos, from different channels they told me that was how to get sales 🤦♂️ As a result I thought as long as the saying was not the same, it was ok to have similar font and positioning. I have one listing that I copied the font and sampled their colors. I have now taken that listing down until I change the font and positioning. Thanks again for helping new people to see through the bad “tips”.
Obviously I’m new to POD. I just opened my shop 2days ago. I’m doing a mix of POD but will be doing physical products as well. This video is soooo helpful!! Yes I have done one of these things but I never copied anyone’s designs. Thank you!!
You are so right about copycat culture, I googled a specific design for my product before designing and publishing it myself to see if there was any competition and sure enough there was hardly any. I published my designs then after months passing I googled the same design again to see what popped up out of curiosity and I had seen so many similar designs that I did and some even trying to copy the same layout I did but with different colors, AND all on the same exact product and same mock-up. People are ridiculous honestly
ridik n desperate theives hopefullly they get caught
I love how you talk clear 😍 thank you for your channel. Subscribed 👌
Thanks for watching and subscribing! ❤
obviously! #4 is so interesting. (fortunately, I was made aware of this) We always support our families. My first endeavor with Girl Scout cookies, your fam bought boxes. Can you imagine not supporting your little girls (or boys) with their school fundraisers, etc. I understand this is different, but only perhaps it's a "grown-up" version and you're working for your own profit.
Obviously, I'm still listening and paying attention! I love your channel... and comping up to one year as an Etsy seller and loving every minute!
Haha you are a true POD friend in the comments!❤ Thanks for watching the video and supporting my content!
Obviously....I'm still here for your transparency. Get it queen.
I made it to #3. I am a new shop owner and YAY, one of my products has made 50 sales!
You saved my life with the bella on canvas transparent real life print. I just began making mock ups for my items using that brand so thank God i'm aware of the transparency prior to doing all the mock ups for like 20 listings. I would've had to do all of them over again lol thanks!
Great information that I I have not heard anywhere else! Thank you!
Obviously... it's obvious after you said it! 😂
I saw that someone who had multiple shops and had a very small amount due in one of his old inactive shop caused all of his shops to get suspended. Even though they get unsuspended, but I think it is treated as warning/ strike one by Etsy.
I've heard of many people not getting clarity on reasons for suspension. What you have mentioned here might be a key point, especially the IP one (for brand new shops). Thanks for this video! 🤩🙏
You are a true POD friend in the comments!❤ Thanks for watching the video through and agreed, the IP tracking is a surprising one!
Thank you for this video dear Heather! I don’t particularly enjoy direct copying, but I find it helpful to draw inspiration from other descriptions to shape and craft my own. Copying an entire product is something I would never do; in fact, I have a surplus of fresh design ideas that exceed the time I have available to bring them to life. Generating new concepts is far more enjoyable, and my aim is to approach Etsy as an exciting challenge infused with fun. Even if a product does not sell itself, it is an essential part of the learning process. Greetings from Germany
Still with you! Most are basic, but I think like the IP address /shilling info was good to know. I watched a video saying to purchase from another account to get your shop bumped in algo but I knew that just sounded wrong, to begin with. Love your videos! Thank you!!
Thank you so much for letting us into the Etsy side of your brain.
The 'shilling' part was informative with perfect timing.
I'm creating a shop, and thought of buying a few of my own items to boast sales right off the bat.
I'm going to read the guidelines now!
Glad to hear this video caught you at the right time and thanks for watching!❤
Yes! I love on the same property as my family so I will tell them to definitely not buy my stuff, it's not helpful.
OPACITY - That is ridiculous for Etsy to have anyone do! As a former photographer, I can tell ya that unless every single customer and seller has their monitors ALL to the exact same gray scale. Not one person is going to see the same colors on their monitor or phone. There is no way someone can replicate the color that the shirt would be printed as - or even remotely close. I am so sorry that Etsy is making everything so difficult for everyone. I’m glad I closed mine after hearing all these stories that everyone has been sharing lately. Some of the big creators all need to come together and do a huge media press release about all this. It’s the only way anything will change, unfortunately
Thank you so much for all these tips! Listening to the full breakdown and explanation is so valuable! I'm just shocked to see how many people are STILL selling copyrighted designs on Etsy. That's the discouraging part. If people are still selling Disney products for years (even after seeing so many got shut down and some even sued), it's very scary to think what could happen to your own designs (especially if we're just getting started). They would just pass as original designs in the copycat's shop, no one would be able to tell they ripped you off and as you said, you can't really do too much about it if they're putting the designs on different products. 😢
You r so nice. I’ve been selling on Etsy 10 yrs. My shop is dying 😢
Obviously....these things are really not entirely obvious. This is an excellent tune-up video. Thanks so much ❤
Haven't watched one of your videos in a few months.. Just an observation but you have a distinct "glow" about you. Congrats no matter what you're up to!❤
Your videos are absolutely the best. So incredibly helpful! Thank you very much!
"Obviously" you're amazing, and thank you so much for this wisdom!
Obviously This is my first visit here. Thanks for all the info.
Obviously... Your videos and coaching are great. Thank you...
Obviously, very useful content. I watched a video where the shop owner purchased products from two different PODs, so he would know exactly how they printed, how they shipped, etc. Sounded like a good idea. What he didn't say was, don't purchase from your own Etsy shop! I was going to have my husband purchase a couple of things so I could verify the process and shipping. Glad we didn't do it!
Obviously... we need more videos from you! You rock!
Exactly! Just do your own! Who knows- mayne that your idea will be better than the best sellers !
THANK YOU! As an Amazon seller...I have had my listings and photos hijacked and stolen.
As a photographer and writer I copyright, trademark and try and protect my work.
But when Amazon asked for product photos I complied.
Lol and competiters actulally took my photos and used them on Amazon, Ebay and other platforms.
I know my photos especially my props which many times I made myself ...
That aside all these 'gurus' and teachers that encourage copying others...disgust me..
Etsy is supposed to be unique. Instead its become mass production of the same items...
When I do see something unique.
I buy it because I respect that artist or crafts person.
Obviously me wanting to set up an Etsy shop is much more complicated than I thought it was going be 😢😭😭
It’s funny you mention logos in the background of your photos. I recently bought some really beautiful mockups but I knew before buying them that I would have to remove the apple logo from all the devices in the photos (I just used Canva to remove them) - I’m very new to digital products and POD but it just seemed common sense to me.
Thank you for confirming this is a red flag no go practice.
I write weekly horoscopes. The moment I post them, they appear on dozen other websites. So I stopped but starting again, thinking how to protect my work. Awesome video, very helpful btw. Thank you!
Thank you so much, I wouldn’t know about the IP address issue if it weren’t for you, I thought it would be normal for family members to support me by buying from my store, and when they do there’s a big chance they would be using the same Wifi that I do, lucky I saw your video in time, you saved me from a huge risk😮😅
That IP thing is most likely not that simple. Total strangers can share the same public IP(v4) even if they live in different building/city block etc, especially on mobile connections. Technically there could be a few thousand users using a single public IP at the same time.
@@TrespasI was thinking the same thing!
Obviously I’m still here and learning a lot. Thanks for this.
I got suspended Why? I don't know. I contacted them and two days later I got an email saying I am permanently suspended and that I could not even buy from Etsy. Three months of advertizing, all in, I'm out a couple hundred dollars.The only thing they said is it was to much like another shop. I think it was the mockups. My art on my items is from my original paintings. And things were not my painting If I copied anything I wasn't awear of it.They are an unfeeling, inconsiderate MACHINE. Thinking of the Name Etsy, makes me sick to my stomach. Heather you are great and taught me a lot. Thank you and Bless you
Thank you for this informative video! I do browse etsy a lot to see what appeals to me and how it stands out. I am too new to be able to see if listings are successful but take many things as inspiration for my own display or art. In no way am I out to copy anybody but feel it a huge learning opportunity seeing what can be done.
My brain went immediately to NIN when you said that. Thank you for this info!
Such wonderful reminders! ❤ A woman in my neighborhood had her Etsy shop permanently closed...and she was banned...because she used the trademarked word "onesie." It was her family's sole source of income. 😢
On another note, I've always wondered how Etsy handles the IP address situation at college dorms, and apartment complexes, with shared wifi... Has anyone run into that issue?
Obviously....I'm still watching and loving it! 🤣😂😁
Haha thanks for still watching! ❤
Like your honesty
I'm just getting started again on etsy after being suspended for being inactive for too long. Wanna make sure I do this right this time. PS - NIN is awesome and I still listen to them :)
Obviously, this has been an interesting insight into Etsy considering the recent controversy.
Obviously.... (actually) none of this is obvious to me. I have a pretty healthy case of ADHD. For that reason, NOTHING is obvious to me as I ca
n be on another planet in my head at any moment. I really appreciate you breaking it down like this. Karma will get the copycat creators one way or another. Why can't people be kind and thoughtful? The thing I worry about the most is accidentally copying something because (as I said) I am in my own little world. Jaw-dropping. I had NO IDEA you could not use a trademark in the SEO. I guess I have not done that, but it would not have thought about it. Thank you so much!
Obviously, this is a great video 😋💚 thank you for the info. I do think a lot of these are ‘obviously’ no no’s but a few were things I didn’t even think about! 💚
That kind of sucks cause if you live with family and they have their own etsy account but want to buy from your etsy store and share the internet wifi as you that means they cant. Even though they want to support your business. Im a disabled artist and i use etsy to just supplement myself monthly and i live with family because i cant live on my own. So now i know this and it truly sucks.
The thumbnail made it look like a true crime video 😂 I was like there’s killers on Etsy now?
so appreciate her taking the time to make these helpful vids
Thank you Heather. Your videos are great and helpful.
Obviously, always with you Heather. Great Videos and Advise!
Thanks a lot for this video. My shop got suspended last week on point 4m obviously. At least now I totally understand 🙏
"Obviously" - though not so obvious... LOL! Thank you for sharing, I would have made several mistakes had I not watched your video prior. I feel that I'm preparing myself through my own research (in care of others that have paved the way), before opening my shop(s). I am now one of your subscribers!!! Keep up the great content!
I'm happy this video found you and thanks for the feedback and watching! ❤
Well, I made it to #3. :-) Good video and very basic, common-sense type things everyone should follow. Thanks!
Obviously… I’ve watched a few of your vids now.. you totally remind me of Scarlett Johansson 🤷🏼♀️. Thanks for all the tips.. 🎉
I'm doing research before trying to start my own POD shop on Etsy and your channel has been very informative. Thank you for the videos.
Question.....I get the point that you can't order stuff from you own shop on Etsy. What if you want some of your own product to represent or give to friends to rep? Can you order directly from Printify and bypass Etsy?
Thanks for the post. I've been working really hard on my store. I possibly would've made a purchase on my store if I didnt see this. Thanks again.
Thanks for this video! Who knew that the first three words of the Constitution of the United States could be trademarked..? But 'We the People' is trademarked and this must be where I went wrong when designing an item I wanted to sell on Etsy. I just never imagined that any part of this sacred document could be 'sold'.
Obviously, you are awesome and have some great info. Thanks for this video!
Thanks for watching! ❤️
Obviously! Great info. I'm thinking about starting an Etsy shop and your videos are so helpful
Yay! Happy I inspired you to perhaps start and sending you the best wishes on your future business!❤
Don't you will invest your time and effort and they will suspend you and ruin your business. For no reason.
I’m only on the first point, but already this is such an informative and helpful video with great tips! Thank you so much for sharing
Happy to hear I could provide some value and thanks for watching!❤
Obviously, Heather is my Etsy guru
Thanks for watching!❤
I’d love to hear your take on the opinion that the POD market is over saturated. Thanks!
woah thanks Kid... good information - especially for the Print to Garment, Good to Know - thanks for the Keymap of curves and cliffs-- thank You...!!!
Aight…I’ve watched a few videos. The Nine Inch Nails reference got you a sub.
Hahaha!! Yes, happy the reference was received by someone! ❤
Obviously, these are great tips.
hi heather! OBVIOUSLY i am still here (at #3) and i am waiting for #2 & #1
Obviously you are awesome 😊 thank you for the info. It gets a bit overwhelming as a newby!
Obviously it's obvious that some actions are a no brainier although some are not so obvious. I'm enjoying this video by the way!
Of course I'm here! Excellent advice Jack!!!! 😂
Obvioiusly...as a noob...your videos are very helpful! :) Thanks Heather!
It's crazy. the whole trademark/copyright situation. There's tons of people violating this. Same with the no firearms, drugs...etc.
Obviously, thank you 🙏🏻
sooo many shops use ONE particular photo and advertise it as a Bella shirt and anyone that's been doing this for a day, knows that isn't a Bella shirt these shops are advertising their products with. Kinda sad that you have to deceive people to make a sell. I love and watch all your videos Thank you I celebrate my 1st yr on Etsy next month❤❤April
Really like your presentations-so clear, so straightforward!
I’m still here and you’re on number three
It was my fault I wasn’t aware of friends and family not being able to support. My roommate bought some product that they liked not using same ip address but same shipping address. Do you think they’ll close me down?
This is really fair! Specially if people cant buy from themselves! Me who work hard for my shop to set up, doing my product and then I see someone doing exactly the same :/ thats not fair!
obviously yes makes sense!
Honestly - never ever wanted old I put a copyrighted anything in my shop & honestly I have been disappointed that some of the people Printify has brought on their podcast have shops built on copyrighted merch. 🤦♀️
Obviously if you stack as many pancakes as will fit on a roof, then aliens will wear hats with their PJ’s.
very informative... thanks you so much for sharing your experiences.
Thank you so much for all this great information!
This might've been mentioned, and I just missed it, but it's worth noting that AI-generated designs cannot be copyrighted directly. I'm not clear on this, with respect to derivative works. It's certainly a muddy area, and likely one to see litigation, in the future
I'd really like to know how digital product sellers that offer items that are to be used with specific software are supposed to get traffic without mentioning that specific software in their SEO/title/description/tags, etc. People sell shopify and wordpress templates. Others sell products for Excel or Google Sheets. And planners for Goodnotes, Notability, the list goes on.
Obviously this is common sense. Thanks
Hi heather, the listings on etsy on a particular products, you can find many of them are in exact syle, wording, just variation of fonts, and little bit of placement. many listings are 'inspired' and are super identical, so I am not sure if it means that etsy is taking them down. Yes, you should be original but many people copy best sellers because it's working.
Obviously, good information. Thanks!
Obviously I am going to screenshot and paste my comment. Great video
I love the nin reference ❤
Thank you for this video. It really comes handy
What I can’t stand are mock-ups where the piece is not scaled to the background and looks a lot larger than it actually is, especially with wall art.
Can you use the tag “comfort colors” or put comfort colors in the title if that is the shirt you are using for pod? Thank you for all of the information!! So so helpful! :)
Obviously! Great stuff. I'm curious how to protect IP (Intellectual Property) on Etsy.
Obviously & hello!!! Love your video, sometimes people need a nudge & reminder 😅
Thanks so much for the great video. I always learn a lot from you.
Thanks for watching!❤
Thanks for some great information. Looking to start a store. Gathering info.
THE learning curve is very big. I should have studied how to build and promote an Etsy store before just building a store with two hundred garments, coffee mugs, and in different colors. The most frustrating for me is I think my design quality is much higher that the average Etsy listing.