This isn’t much of a question. So the answer is obviously: To Twitter.
Okay for anyone who might not have heard of Twitter.com, I will begin with a simple description. It is a sight where you get to post a simple message of 140 characters out into what is referred to as the great Twitter net. When you post something it can be seen on the public forum. It can also be seen on a person’s personal twitter feed after they have chosen to “follow” your feed. This is a fabulous source for free advertising and getting your name out there. It allows you to make sure that you presence on the net is consistently available to new people, who will click on the link if your post is intriguing.
Now onto some tips and tricks about it:
The Character Count: You only get 140. So you want to have a concise description of the item along with a link. An easy way to make the most of your characters is to use a tiny-url. I suggest tinyurl.com.
The always-visible Etsian: Also when you are not listing an item it is good to keep your presence in the viewers mind. Ask questions. You will be amazed how people will respond or at least consider your question. Ask people about their day. Ask people about their favorite colors for an item. Try to get them involved and make them feel like a friend and not just a potential client.
The Shout Out: Another good way to spread your name around the Etsy community is to pick someone you like or an item and post it to your feed. The best way to take the most advantage of this is to send a message to the Etsian you are helping to promote. They will appreciate the attention and will look around your shop. If they like it they may promote you or show it to friends.
I hope you find this information helpful.
(Now for a moment of shameless self-promotion: I have a twitter account for my blog and Etsy account called the StrungOutBeader. I would love to see you there.)
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