Are you using Instagram to promote your Etsy shop?

If so, you’re probably wondering how to get more out of it.

The more followers you have, the more people you can reach and the more people are seeing your products.

I’m not talking about buying fake followers that have zero interest in what you have to sell.

I’m talking about thousands of your ideal customers who have a need and desire for what you make!

Wouldn’t it be great to reach so many of your …

Why do you do what you do?

Why do you run your own creative business when it’s so much easier to get a “real” 9-5 job?

Why do you stay up at night creating new designs or promoting your work?

What’s it all for? The Creative Hive Manifesto exists for four reasons:

• To remind ourselves of our why
• To keep us focused and strong even when we are faced with hardships
• To build a community of united makers, artists & designers
• To create a future where

A new social media is in town

What is this Periscope thing you’ve been hearing about recently?

Periscope is a new social media platform owned by Twitter that lets you use video broadcasts to share cool things that are happening around you. In real time.

Yup, it’s live broadcasting.

Replays to your videos are only available for 24 hours. After that, they’re gone, so there’s a real sense of urgency for people to join you live.

You might be thinking, “No, not another social media platform, …

How do you make more sales in your ecommerce site?

Have you ever tried using coupon codes or other promotional strategies within your website to increase sales?

They can work really well if you use them right or send them to the right people!

In order for a promotion to work well, you need two things:

1. Urgency
2. Appeal

Set your coupons and promotions to expire quickly so people take action and buy something.

Make your coupons attractive so it’s a no brainer to spend money at your …