How to Make and Sell Photos on Etsy?
99 percent of successful shops begin with successful products. What does this mean? Before we explore how to start selling Photos on Etsy, it is essential to conduct market and product research on Photos.
There are many things to consider:
- Is selling Photos on Etsy a good idea?
- How to create/make Photos to sell on Etsy？
- Which types of Photos products are popular on Etsy?
- How many sellers are selling Photos on Etsy?
- What can you learn from the top Etsy sellers in Photos?
- How much does it cost to sell Photos on Etsy?
- How to make your Photos shop stand out on Etsy?
Feeling a bit complicated? No idea where to get useful information about Photos? Don't worry, there's more help available today - although Etsy is evolving every day, an amazing Etsy seller tool can give you almost everything you want in a timely manner.
Take a sip of coffee. Let's move on to How to sell Photos on Etsy.
As a reminder, all the data below comes from EtsyHunt, which has a huge and growing database of Etsy sellers and products. More importantly, it will help us to spy on sellers who sell Photos on Etsy, as well as what's trending in Photos on Etsy.
Is it a good idea to sell Photos on Etsy？
The key is to estimate the profitability and competition of selling Photos products on Etsy.
First, do a quick search for the keyword "Photos" to assess demand and competition.
For the keyword "Photos", the views is 3862970, and the favorites is 8978. Meanwhile, there will be at least 58 competitors on Etsy. Obviously, making Photos to sell on Etsy is a good choice.
Then, let's look at the best-selling Photos products to estimate the profit.
When calculating the profit of a competitor's product, the formula can be: Profit = Sales X Average Price - Etsy Fees.
Regarding the fees for selling Photos products on Etsy, we will need a free Etsy fee&profit calculator. You will find these posts I wrote helpful:
As for sales and pricing, the sales is 1726, and the average price of Photos product is 24.54.
We've gone over a rough market analysis of selling Photos on Etsy. There is no doubt that the profit opportunity of Etsy Photos is real and can be high. Now, the next step would be to find out your niche and learn how to generate passive income over time.
How to create Photos to sell on Etsy？
Everyone will have their own set of methods, but I offer 4 easier steps to get started on how to sell Photos on Etsy.
1. Find your niche for your Photos shop
Millions of people are shopping or selling unique and creative products on Etsy. Here are the top 20 most popular Photos products in which your niche may be hidden. You can get inspiration from them to make your unique Photos products.
| # | Image | Product | Total Sales | Learn More |
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1
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Add Deceased Loved One To Picture, Add Person To Photo, Combine Photos, Custom memorial gift, Gift for Dad Mom, Merge Pictures
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2,075
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|
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2
|
 |
Add Person to Photo - Add Deceased Loved One - Custom Oil Paint Family Portrait - Combine Different Photos, Gift for Family - Add Someone
|
1,162
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|
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3
|
 |
50 Frame MockUps Frame Mock up Bundle modern Mock Up Photograph Styled Stock Photo Template Frame Art print Mockup JPG Digital Download
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2,133
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|
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4
|
 |
Custom Blanket with Photos Collage – Personalized Blanket with Photo Comfortable Blanket – Use Photos from Wedding, Birthday, Pets, Children
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2,358
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|
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5
|
 |
Fringe Baby Blanket Personalized Leather Patch Newborn Photoshoot Blanket Baby Shower Gift Idea for New Baby Gift Fringe Baby Blanket
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968
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6
|
 |
ADELLA First Birthday Photo Banner, 1st Birthday Photo Banner, Modern Minimalist Monthly Milestone Photo Cards, Gender Neutral Photo Cards
|
901
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|
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7
|
 |
More Colors Available, Velveteen Girls Twirl Dress, handmade by Fi and Me, Full Circle Skirt, Super Twirly, Very Soft, Velvet
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1,046
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|
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8
|
 |
Pet Portrait Custom, Personalized Pet Photos Necklace, Engraved Dog Cat Photo Pet Memorial Gift, Pet Memorial Jewelry, Pet Loss Gift
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1,072
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|
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9
|
 |
Christmas Gift, Custom Watercolor Family Portrait From Merging Multiple Photos, Personalized Gifts, Loss of Loved Ones, Deceased Portrait
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2,418
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|
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10
|
 |
Memory Film Keychain 1-10 Photos - Personalized Camera Roll Gift, Birthday, Class of 2023, Anniversary, Wedding, First Trip, Back to School
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5,502
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|
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11
|
 |
Something Blue Wedding Photo charms Custom Made or DIY Bouquet memory Charms for Family photos and Initials (Includes everything you need)
|
714
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|
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12
|
 |
Custom Photocards - Any Group/Person/Idol/Actor - Customizable - Phone Case Decor and Collectible
|
825
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|
|
13
|
 |
Wedding Table Numbers with Photos Template - Digital Download, Editable, Photo Table Numbers, Wedding Table Numbers | 4x6, 4.5x6.5, or 5x7
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1,335
|
|
|
14
|
 |
Realistic Merge of Different Photos, Add Deceased Loved One to Photo, Add someone to Photo, Family Portrait From Photos, Memorial Portrait
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1,030
|
|
|
15
|
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First Birthday Photo Banner | Minimalist Monthly Milestone Photo Cards | Gender Neutral First Birthday | Modern Boho First Birthday | M9
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618
|
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16
|
 |
Mid Century Vintage Style Glossy Laquer Colored Picture Frames Black Pink White Orange Green Grey Wedding Family Photos Deco Art Nouveau
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3,254
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|
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17
|
 |
Monthly Milestone Marker Disc for Baby, Wooden Baby Month Marker Cards
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1,184
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|
|
18
|
 |
Boxed Sets, Mixed Stationery, Paper, Stickers, Flowers, Plants, Space, Vintage, Old Photos, Women, Retro Kitchen, Travel, Maps, Tickets
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954
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19
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Printed Photograph Album. Large Traditional Book Bound Wedding Photo Album. Modern Handwritten Text. 50 pages / 100 sides. 8 album colours.
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1,420
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20
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Print digital photos into instant photos | Custom instant photo prints | Turn your pet family and special moment to instant photos
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2,942
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2. Determine how to make Photos to sell online.
For how to make Photos, you can choose to make it entirely at home, or consider using some tools to implement your ideas.
Learning from your competitors is an effective way. Check out the following 20 best-selling Photos on Etsy for inspiration. Or the latest Etsy trends.
| # | Image | Shop | Total Sales | Learn More |
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1
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Becomeacartoon
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5,045
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2
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MemorialArtShop
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5,476
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3
|
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RattyTank
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59,312
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|
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4
|
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ItsASkin
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13,412
|
|
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5
|
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LLDgiftsByLaurenLash
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189,893
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6
|
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UnmeasuredEvent
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277,734
|
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7
|
 |
FiandMe
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6,589
|
|
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8
|
 |
LuckArtJewelry
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9,111
|
|
|
9
|
 |
CustomMayyArts
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3,834
|
|
|
10
|
 |
CraftsByAleja
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8,251
|
|
|
11
|
 |
perfectpendantsplus
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116,722
|
|
|
12
|
 |
goldensoulstickers
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2,879
|
|
|
13
|
 |
HayleyMarieDesignsCo
|
2,800
|
|
|
14
|
 |
TrendyPortraitsGifts
|
2,707
|
|
|
15
|
 |
AWildBloomPrintables
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190,757
|
|
|
16
|
 |
BreslerFrames
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8,215
|
|
|
17
|
 |
TheWhiteLoft
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14,372
|
|
|
18
|
 |
mopapo
|
72,555
|
|
|
19
|
 |
storiUK
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54,865
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|
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20
|
 |
OccasionalMotto
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75,514
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3. Learn how to sell Photos on Etsy.
Test your Product first. For example, making some samples and posting them on Instagram and Pinterest. Ask your friends and followers some questions:
- Do you like the Photos product I made?
- If you like it, do you want to buy it?
- If you are considering buying it, how much are you willing to pay for it?
- If you buy it, how long are you willing to wait?
- If you don't like it, why?
The answers would help optimize your Photos products.
Next, set up an Etsy account to start selling on Etsy. The 2 must-dos are:
- Build a consistent and unique brand for your Photos shop. Shop name, logo, brand colors, fonts, mission and vision, and packaging...... all need to be considered.
- List your Photos items and make sure to optimize the listings. A good listing includes a thorough description, professional images, keywords related to your product, and the best category or subcategory for your Photos products.
Attention, you should recognize the limitations of selling on Etsy. You can sell Photos on other 18 sites like Etsy. Also, you should consider opening a Global Etsy Shop (read more on Etsy International Shipping: Road to a Global Etsy Shop).
4. Decide how to ship Photos on Etsy.
Unlike on Amazon and Walmart, the shipping process on Etsy is entirely the responsibility of the sellers. It is essential for you to read Etsy's shipping policies and create shipping strategies. Here are two suggestions to win customers:
(1) Choose appropriate delivery dates and postage rates.
For your references. After entering the keyword "Photos" on the Etsy keyword research tool, we can see the average shipping time of Photos products is 11. In addition, some of the Photos sellers attract customers by using Etsy free shipping.
You can go much further into this with How To Get Free Shipping On Etsy: All Aspects of Etsy Free Shipping.
(2) Provide a consistent, professional appearance to your Photos packages.
You should think of a unique package for your Photos products, and purchase all the materials needed in bulk. Here is a post on how to find packaging ideas - Etsy Jewelry Box: The Way to Impress your Customers.
You're ready to make Photos to sell on Etsy!
Knowing how to sell Photos on Etsy is the first step. It's time to move on to the next level - Try and learn more.
- How do you manage your Photos shop each week?
- How do you keep going when there are no sales?
- How do you promote your Photos shop when sales growth is stagnant?
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