Use this Hack to Never Get Suspended on Etsy (Sell on Etsy FOREVER)

Summary

In this video, the speaker shares a personal strategy for avoiding permanent bans on Etsy by opening multiple shops across different niches. They explain how Etsy's changing terms and conditions can lead to account strikes and bans, and how diversifying your shops can provide a safeguard. By spreading listings across several shops, sellers can protect themselves from losing their entire Etsy business. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of compliance with Etsy's rules, offering valuable advice for long-term success in e-commerce on the platform.

Takeaways

• 😀 Etsy bans can be permanent, so it's crucial to know how to avoid getting banned.
• 😀 You cannot re-sign up for Etsy in the traditional way if you're banned permanently.
• 😀 The video shares a strategy to avoid permanent bans on Etsy based on the creator's personal experience.
• 😀 The creator started selling on Etsy around 7 years ago with only a few items.
• 😀 Strikes on Etsy accounts can occur due to mistakes or misunderstanding of platform rules.
• 😀 The creator received a strike for missing important Etsy tags and descriptions on listings.
• 😀 One strike away from being banned, the creator chose to shut down their shop voluntarily to prevent further risks.
• 😀 Rebuilding after a ban is possible by moving items to new shops and adjusting them to specific niches.
• 😀 Opening multiple shops on Etsy is a useful strategy to safeguard against account issues or bans.
• 😀 Multiple shops are allowed by Etsy, as long as each follows platform guidelines and provides good customer service.
• 😀 The creator advises being proactive and ahead of Etsy's changing policies by diversifying and spreading out across multiple shops.

Q & A

Why should I be concerned about getting banned on Etsy?

Being banned on Etsy means you can never re-sign up for the platform the traditional way. It's crucial to avoid this to continue selling and building your brand.

What was the issue the speaker faced when starting out on Etsy?

The speaker's listings were removed because they didn’t meet Etsy's requirements, such as not having the proper Etsy tags or descriptions, leading to a strike on their account.

What did the speaker do when they were one strike away from being banned?

To avoid being banned, the speaker decided to shut down their Etsy shop voluntarily, sacrificing past sales and rankings, in order to create new shops.

How did opening multiple shops help the speaker avoid being banned?

By opening multiple shops, the speaker spread the risk across different accounts, ensuring that even if one shop faced a ban, others could continue operating.

What types of products did the speaker sell on Etsy?

The speaker sold a wide variety of products, including stickers, print-on-demand items like shirts, posters, Christmas mugs, ornaments, jewelry, handmade items, and vintage goods.

What is the key advice the speaker gives for new Etsy sellers?

The key advice is to open multiple shops on Etsy. This helps spread risk and ensures you're not completely shut down if one shop faces issues.

Is opening multiple shops on Etsy against their rules?

No, opening multiple shops is not against Etsy's rules, as long as you adhere to their terms and conditions and provide excellent customer service.

What should sellers focus on to maintain success on Etsy?

Sellers should focus on providing excellent customer service, selling high-quality products, and staying ahead of Etsy's ever-changing terms and conditions.

What is the risk of not having multiple shops on Etsy?

Without multiple shops, a single strike or ban on one account could result in the permanent shutdown of all your accounts, risking your entire business on Etsy.

How long did it take the speaker to recover their sales after shutting down their shop?

The speaker was able to recover and relist their items in other shops within just one month, regaining their rankings and continuing to sell on Etsy.