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Have you been thinking about where to sell your products online, but you’re not quite sure where to start?

You might have heard of Etsy, but today, we’re going beyond the obvious.

I’m going to introduce you to five online marketplaces that you might not have considered yet, but absolutely should for selling your art and crafts online, and that’s not Etsy!

Stick around, because you don’t want to miss this list of the five places to sell your products online.

Disclaimer: this blog post features quotes from my interview with Jen Street, with certain parts edited for grammar. Head over to my YouTube video if you want to watch the entire interview.

“So in 2020, we made $533. Going into 2021, that number grew to $32,000. And then last year completely blew us away. We made $140,000 last year, and that translates into roughly 4000 handmade angels that we sold.” – Jen Street, Forged Flare

I want to share with you an incredible story of a creative

Is Etsy still worth it in 2023?

If you’re a handmade business owner, you may have wondered at some point if selling your products on Etsy is still worth it.

I’m sure you’ve already searched the internet for answers – and that’s probably how you found me right here.

Well, I’m happy to share with you my personal experience selling handmade jewelry on Etsy and give you an honest answer about whether it’s still worth it in 2023.

Of course, creating products that look great is important, but there are other things to consider that can really make a difference in the success of your handmade business.

One of those things is packaging!

Believe it or not, how you package your products can have a huge impact on how customers perceive them.

This is why I recommend that you make a good first impression to your customers with your packaging.

This makes people even more excited about your products and gives people a better …

Unlock a Profitable Handmade Business in Just 12 Weeks Without using Etsy or Social Media

Don’t chase success the hard way. Follow the same simple step-by-step system that I used to build multiple 6- and 7-figure online handmade businesses. Even if you hate selling, don’t have a large following, and aren’t techy.

How to get influencers, bloggers and celebrities to make your product go viral  

How to create demand for your brand and products and turn customers into raving fans

How to automate your store, reach more customers and make sales while you sleep

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