How to Open an Etsy Store

Etsy has become a popular location to sell items, especially handmade crafts and artwork. If you want to start selling your creations on Etsy, you can easily open a store by following these simple steps.
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Step 1:
The first action you need to take is to open a free Etsy account. Once you have an Etsy account, you can create your store by clicking Open a Shop, which you can find at the bottom of Etsy's site. Next, you will asked to select the language, currency, and location of your store.

Step 2:
Now it is time to name your store. You have to choose a unique name with up to 20 letters and numbers with no space or punctuation. You will want something descriptive to help others recognize your store.

Step 3:
Once you have named your store, it is time to create the store's profile. You can upload a banner, which you can make yourself or hire someone to create. You also should add a profile picture or avatar to your store. Do not forget to fill out the profile as well, which tells prospective buyers about you and your store.

Step 4:
Now it is time to list your items. You should add a photo, price, and description for each item. To help your items be found, you should tag them with keywords as well.

Step 5:
Now your store is almost ready to go live. You just have to select how you want to get paid. Once you have completed all the information, you can click Open your Shop, which will now be live. You can make edits whenever you want.

 
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