This Etsy Seller Grew Her Pinterest to 3.7 Million Views with Blogging- Issue 59 is Live!

The August magazine is live and boy are we excited for issue #59! Blogging is something we’ve always brought up because it’s one of the best ways to grow your online following, but the question that always comes up is, “What do I blog about?” Well, meet Laura! She gets 30% of her Etsy traffic from Pinterest and it’s all because of her blogging and pinning. Open up the magazine to read about her journey with Etsy and Pinterest and what she’s learned along the way:

  • Why Pinterest + blogging + Etsy work so well for her

  • What kinds of topics she blogs about (you get to see her blog posts)

  • How she gets viewers onto her email list

  • How she directs traffic from her blog to her Etsy shop without being too salesy

  • Why she doesn’t just pin photos of Etsy products (+ a guide to how she does do it)

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Here’s a preview of what’s inside this issue:

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August Question of the Month

Last month we asked handmade sellers how and when they knew that their business was the right one for them. Read about their experiences with discovering their passions and getting past doubts.

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I grew my monthly Pinterest views to 3.7 million with blogging. 

Read how Laura gets 30% of her Etsy traffic from Pinterest and how she grew her Pinterest account by blogging about topics related to her Etsy products.

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8 Ways to Grow your Instagram Account

Join Anna in exploring simple ways that sellers are building relationships with their audience and growing their accounts.

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Because of COVID, Megan started offering porch-pickups

When COVID-19 struck, Megan got creative and started letting customers pick up their purchases from her porch. And they loved it!

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Cleanse your mind to spark creativity.

Laura dives into the science behind rejuvenation, water, and its impacts on your brain and creativity levels.

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How a Working Mom Used Crowdfunding to Launch Her Brand

Meet Michelle and read how a crowdfunding company specifically for women helped her start her apparel and accessories business.

Secret millionaire Sylvia

The Secretary that Secretly Became a Millionaire

Opportunities pop up in all kinds of places and Sylvia proves that to be true. Read how she amassed a fortune that nobody knew about.

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Funny Stories from Handmade Sellers

We all know that crazy and goofy things happen all the time while running a business, so we decided to start sharing a laugh about them! Handmade sellers from around the world have sent in their stories and you can, too!

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The August Newsstand

Get updated on the latest industry news, shopping trends, social media changes, and more!

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