How to Make and Sell Poetry on Etsy?

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99 percent of successful shops begin with successful products. What does this mean? Before we explore how to start selling Poetry on Etsy, it is essential to conduct market and product research on Poetry.

There are many things to consider:

  • Is selling Poetry on Etsy a good idea?
  • How to create/make Poetry to sell on Etsy?
  • Which types of Poetry products are popular on Etsy?
  • How many sellers are selling Poetry on Etsy?
  • What can you learn from the top Etsy sellers in Poetry?
  • How much does it cost to sell Poetry on Etsy?
  • How to make your Poetry shop stand out on Etsy?

Feeling a bit complicated? No idea where to get useful information about Poetry? 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 Poetry 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 Poetry on Etsy, as well as what's trending in Poetry on Etsy.


Is it a good idea to sell Poetry on Etsy

The key is to estimate the profitability and competition of selling Poetry products on Etsy.

First, do a quick search for the keyword "Poetry" to assess demand and competition.

For the keyword "Poetry", the views is 574978, and the favorites is 510. Meanwhile, there will be at least 8 competitors on Etsy. Obviously, making Poetry to sell on Etsy is a good choice.

Then, let's look at the best-selling Poetry 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 Poetry 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 155, and the average price of Poetry product is 18.92.

We've gone over a rough market analysis of selling Poetry on Etsy. There is no doubt that the profit opportunity of Etsy Poetry 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 Poetry 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 Poetry on Etsy.

1. Find your niche for your Poetry shop

Millions of people are shopping or selling unique and creative products on Etsy. Here are the top 20 most popular Poetry products in which your niche may be hidden. You can get inspiration from them to make your unique Poetry products.

# Image Product Total Sales Learn More
1
A5 HANDMADE LEATHER JOURNAL, Leather Notepad, Bronze Lock Journal, Poetry Leather Book, Travel Journal Book, Embossed Leather
A5 HANDMADE LEATHER JOURNAL, Leather Notepad, Bronze Lock Journal, Poetry Leather Book, Travel Journal Book, Embossed Leather
1,578
2
Breathe - original poetry print A4 (digital download)
Breathe - original poetry print A4 (digital download)
465
3
Poetry, Molotov, Punk, Patches, Patch, Sew on Patch, Punk Accessories, Punk Patches, punk vest, pastel goth, goth mask, horror sweater
Poetry, Molotov, Punk, Patches, Patch, Sew on Patch, Punk Accessories, Punk Patches, punk vest, pastel goth, goth mask, horror sweater
931
4
Word Magnets: Starter Pack of 350 pieces
Word Magnets: Starter Pack of 350 pieces
1,240
5
Edgar Allan Poe Portrait Wooden Sign Wall Plaque - Handmade wood ink transfer
Edgar Allan Poe Portrait Wooden Sign Wall Plaque - Handmade wood ink transfer
475
6
A4, A5, A6, A7 Leather Journal, Personalised Leather Notebook, Diary, Wedding Guest Book, Dream Journal, Travel Journal, Birthday Gift
A4, A5, A6, A7 Leather Journal, Personalised Leather Notebook, Diary, Wedding Guest Book, Dream Journal, Travel Journal, Birthday Gift
680
7
Sympathy Condolence Gift Bereavement Gift Personalised (8”x6”) Framed Print Loving Gift
Sympathy Condolence Gift Bereavement Gift Personalised (8”x6”) Framed Print Loving Gift
966
8
MINI LGBT Love Print Set | A7 Queer Romance Art Prints | Romantic Poetry Pack of Three Prints | Gay Pride Art Gift
MINI LGBT Love Print Set | A7 Queer Romance Art Prints | Romantic Poetry Pack of Three Prints | Gay Pride Art Gift
900
9
Fictional Wanderlust Shirt Poet Shirt Literary Shirt Bookish Shirt Bookcore Shirt
Fictional Wanderlust Shirt Poet Shirt Literary Shirt Bookish Shirt Bookcore Shirt
587
10
Love Letters I Never Sent | A Poetry Zine by Oslo Jemmeson
Love Letters I Never Sent | A Poetry Zine by Oslo Jemmeson
616
11
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Quote Print, The Most Beautiful People Inspirational Art for Home Wall Decor - inspirational print, inspirational gift
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Quote Print, The Most Beautiful People Inspirational Art for Home Wall Decor - inspirational print, inspirational gift
526
12
Baby’s First Birthday Gift Personalised Gift Framed Personalised Print
Baby’s First Birthday Gift Personalised Gift Framed Personalised Print
2,668
13
Books Library Dangle Realistic Colorful funny Study School Science Earrings
Books Library Dangle Realistic Colorful funny Study School Science Earrings
370
14
Woofing Turd - signed print by Zeppelinmoon
Woofing Turd - signed print by Zeppelinmoon
807
15
Not Normal - signed print by Zeppelinmoon
Not Normal - signed print by Zeppelinmoon
482
16
Maya Angelou Quote Ready-To-Frame Art Print Poster, Maya Angelou I've Learned Book Collection Inspirational Wall Art, Motivational Picture
Maya Angelou Quote Ready-To-Frame Art Print Poster, Maya Angelou I've Learned Book Collection Inspirational Wall Art, Motivational Picture
770
17
J.R.R. Tolkien quote poster 'All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us', trees art, gifts for him, men's art
J.R.R. Tolkien quote poster 'All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us', trees art, gifts for him, men's art
733
18
poetry book: you are safe here. by AVA.
poetry book: you are safe here. by AVA.
1,154
19
Poetry on the Wind Kazuha Enamel Pin
Poetry on the Wind Kazuha Enamel Pin
137
20
Dear Husband poem -The Future Can Wait (version without 'dear husband' attached)
Dear Husband poem -The Future Can Wait (version without 'dear husband' attached)
363

2. Determine how to make Poetry to sell online.

For how to make Poetry, 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 Poetry on Etsy for inspiration. Or the latest Etsy trends.

# Image Shop Total Sales Learn More
1
DreamKeeperJournals
DreamKeeperJournals
3,777
2
TalkingtotheWild
TalkingtotheWild
2,533
3
PUNKNDEAD
PUNKNDEAD
33,102
4
CardinalHomemade
CardinalHomemade
2,019
5
ThrowbacksStore
ThrowbacksStore
11,052
6
SuSaDesignUK
SuSaDesignUK
1,505
7
GiftBeyondWords
GiftBeyondWords
4,674
8
WaningJay
WaningJay
1,345
9
PoppyandVixenDesigns
PoppyandVixenDesigns
881
10
thisoslo
thisoslo
918
11
FineArtUSA
FineArtUSA
31,436
12
GiftBeyondWords
GiftBeyondWords
4,674
13
Froppin
Froppin
23,809
14
ZeppelinMoon
ZeppelinMoon
44,807
15
ZeppelinMoon
ZeppelinMoon
44,807
16
LocustGroveDecor
LocustGroveDecor
4,889
17
Riverwaystudios
Riverwaystudios
8,893
18
AVApoetry
AVApoetry
1,731
19
SugarriesArt
SugarriesArt
2,870
20
PrintablePoemsbyJess
PrintablePoemsbyJess
5,138

3. Learn how to sell Poetry 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 Poetry 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 Poetry 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 Poetry shop. Shop name, logo, brand colors, fonts, mission and vision, and packaging...... all need to be considered.
  • List your Poetry 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 Poetry products.

Attention, you should recognize the limitations of selling on Etsy. You can sell Poetry 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 Poetry 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 "Poetry" on the Etsy keyword research tool, we can see the average shipping time of Poetry products is 10. In addition, some of the Poetry sellers attract customers by using Etsy free shipping.

(2) Provide a consistent, professional appearance to your Poetry packages.

You should think of a unique package for your Poetry 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 Poetry to sell on Etsy!

Knowing how to sell Poetry 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 Poetry shop each week?
  • How do you keep going when there are no sales?
  • How do you promote your Poetry shop when sales growth is stagnant?

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