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FromThe Jam with Marmalead

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Sep 12, 2017

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How serious are you about your Etsy shop? Would you consider yourself an amateur or a professional? In this jam, we look at 14 different opportunities for self reflection which will help you have a better understanding of yourself and take your shop to the next level.

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Sep 12, 2017

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Insights and actionable advice for Etsy Shops from hosts Richie, Gordon, Lisa and Jade of Marmalead. Lessons learned, seller Q&A, and guest chats with shops are all things you can look forward to on The Jam. Tune in if you're ready to take your handmade or vintage shop to the next level!

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Keyword Decision Tree: So you’re working on your SEO and you found a keyword. Is it a good keyword? Will it work for you? Will it end up with sales? In this episode, we walk you through Marmalead’s Keyword Decision Tree and show you 6 steps you can follow to decide if a... by The Jam with Marmalead
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The Power of SHOPPER Keywords: Today we are going to do a deep dive into the biggest changes to Marmalead - REAL Etsy shopper data. We’ll talk about what it is, why we’re using it, what it means for you as an Etsy seller, and even cover a couple tips about the best way to use... by The Jam with Marmalead
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800% Sales Increase with Rachel from IndigoTangerine: We are super excited to have Rachel join us again from IndigoTangerine. Rachel chatted with us back in Spring of 2016. Since then she’s been super busy working on her shop and one year later she’s seen an 800% increase in sales. Stick around to... by The Jam with Marmalead
69 min listen
Episode 57: Great Keywords Delivered Weekly: In this episode, we have a handful of different ways that sellers are using Marmalead’s High Engagement Keyword emails to improve their listings and their shops’ success on Etsy. If you’re a Marmalead entrepreneur, or you’ve been thinking... by The Jam with Marmalead
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Get Picky with Your Time with Caitlin from MoxieAndOliver: Like most Etsy sellers, you probably have a ton of things competing for your time. How well do you defend it? How picky are you about where you sell online and what shows you go to? This week we chat with Caitlin from MoxieAndOliver about some key... by The Jam with Marmalead
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The ~ BEST - Way, to : Separate / Your | Title // Keywords: How do you like to break up the keywords in your listing titles? In this episode Richie and Gordon chat about the most popular keyword delimiters among sellers and share a sweet suggestion for which one will give you the BEST results for Etsy’s SEO.... by The Jam with Marmalead
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Jade from Marmalead: Are you making the most of the visual tools Etsy provides you to tell your shop’s story? In this episode, our very own Jade has some great tips for your cover photo, shop icon, about page and more. You may recognize Jade as the author of our Etsy... by The Jam with Marmalead
61 min listen
Are you an amateur or a professional?: How serious are you about your Etsy shop? Would you consider yourself an amateur or a professional? In this jam, we look at 14 different opportunities for self reflection which will help you have a better understanding of yourself and take your shop... by The Jam with Marmalead
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It’s Time to Get Serious About Your Shop with Paula from CLNandDRTY: Is your shop a side hustle or a full-time focus? When will you cross the threshold into your newly built handmade or vintage business? This week we talk with Paula from CLNandDRTY about when that time came for her, the decisions she made which helped... by The Jam with Marmalead
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Turn Your Shop Around with Positive Outlook with Mavis Stevens from MissMavisFunHouse: Would you believe you could land more sales at your shop just by having a more positive outlook? This week we chat with Mavis Stevens from MissMavisFunHouse. She tells us how having a more positive view completely shifted the success of her shop.... by The Jam with Marmalead
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SEO for One-of-a-Kind Sellers with Tara Jacobsen: Are you or do you know a vintage or one-of-a-kind seller on Etsy? Feeling a little forgotten by Etsy’s last round of sales, leaders in the Etsy space, and online seller groups? Well boy do we have an episode that’s tailor made JUST for you. Tara... by The Jam with Marmalead
75 min listen
Pivoting to Follow Your Passion with Toni from UnderTheVeil: In this episode we talk with Toni from UnderTheVeil. Toni is a singer, seamstress, and Etsy seller extraordinaire. She talks with us about selling on eBay before Etsy was a thing, her live handmade boutique, legal issues with copying by one of the... by The Jam with Marmalead
67 min listen
Social Media and Your Shop with Natwar from Around.io: This week we take our first ever deep dive into social media with Natwar from Around.io. Natwar shares insights into the big social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter but it doesn’t stop there. We also chat about how to find... by The Jam with Marmalead
59 min listen
Shop Fitness Calculator Extravaganza: In this episode, Richie and Gordon dive into Marmalead’s Shop Fitness Calculator. They discuss what it will cost (spoiler alert - it’s free) and what sort of information you’ll get from it (spoiler alert - a pretty decent amount). So read on for... by The Jam with Marmalead
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Reach Your Goals Through Mental Toughness: When people exercise it’s usually to improve their physical strength but today we’re going to talk about some interesting ways to improve your mental strength. It can have a huge impact on your attitude, habits and performance. If that alone... by The Jam with Marmalead
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Etsy success and staying positive with Dave from WoodlandZen: This week we start part 1 of a 2 part Jam with Dave from WoodlandZen. Dave shares his awesome story about driving an RV around the US, building an Instagram community, finding success with coaching and SEO, rebranding his entire business, and... by The Jam with Marmalead
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Saying NO to almost everything: How would you like to reach your business goals FASTER by doing LESS? Well, that’s exactly what Richie and I will be talking about today. We’re going to help you make sure your business isn’t flying in circles but instead heading straight for... by The Jam with Marmalead
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Pivoting to Follow Your Passion with Toni from UnderTheVeil: In this episode we talk with Toni from UnderTheVeil. Toni is a singer, seamstress, and Etsy seller extraordinaire. She talks with us about selling on eBay before Etsy was a thing, her live handmade boutique, legal issues with copying by one of the... by The Jam with Marmalead
70 min listen
Lose Your Big Buts with Kara from A Cake To Remember: Are you spending too much time worrying about things you can’t control? Falling into the trap of blaming Etsy? This week we talk with Kara from A Cake To Remember about the things you CAN control. Kara covers a great list of ways to make sure your... by The Jam with Marmalead
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Affiliate Marketing and How to Get Your Etsy Shop Featured on a Blog with Julianne from TheGarterGirl: Part 1: Get ready for two awesome back-to back episodes with Julianne from TheGarterGirl. In this episode, Julianne talks with us about blogging, staying in your niche, the importance of great photos, and more! Then next week, in part 2, we will take a deep... by The Jam with Marmalead
23 min listen
Are You Running a Business or an Expensive Hobby? Price the Right Way With Danielle from the Merriweather Council: Are you running a business or just an expensive hobby? Danielle from The Merriweather Council joins us for part 2 of our 2 part series where we talk all about pricing. Make sure your listings and shop is set up for maximum sales and success. Danielle... by The Jam with Marmalead
31 min listen
How to Parent Yourself with Carly from PendantPlaceStore: Do you have a secret technique for staying focused on your shop and keeping life’s relentless onslaught of distractions from tugging you off course? In this episode we chat with Carly from PendantPlaceStore about how she parents herself by holding... by The Jam with Marmalead
29 min listen
If You Listen to One Holiday Episode Let It Be This: The Holidays are fast approaching. Is your shop ready? Join us as we follow a fresh Facebook holiday guide and make it relevant to Etsy sellers. Get a better understanding of timing, audience, engagement and delivery so that you can prepare your shop... by The Jam with Marmalead
64 min listen
Long Tail Strategies to Tickle Your Fancy: Today Richie and Gordon talk in depth about long tail keywords. They cover questions like: What exactly are longtail keywords? Why should I use them in my shop? How do I find good longtail keywords and how do I apply them to my listings? Stick around... by The Jam with Marmalead
25 min listen
2020 Fearless Etsy Predictions: What big changes does Etsy have in store for 2020? Will they abandon their big push for free shipping? Are they going to launch an Etsy prime day? Will they overhaul their search algorithm? Stick around to hear team Marmalead's fearless predictions... by The Jam with Marmalead
20 min listen
What the HUGE Set of Marmalead Updates Means for You: We’ve got some big announcements for you this week! We’ve released a bunch of changes to Marmalead and we’re going to walk you step by step through all the updates. These updates definitely make Marmalead the best Etsy keyword tool for finding... by The Jam with Marmalead
30 min listen
Making the Most of Your Web Presence with Danielle from The Merriweather Council: In this Etsy Jam, the guys chat with Danielle from The Merriweather Council who joins us for part 1 of a 2 part series. Today we hear Danielle’s story about how she got started as an Etsy seller. We also talk to her about how you as an online seller... by The Jam with Marmalead
28 min listen
The Secret Promotion 99% of Etsy Shops Are Missing with Julianne from TheGarterGirl: Are you taking advantage of this GREAT opportunity that Etsy provides to all sellers free of charge? With about 30 million active shoppers, Etsy brings a huge audience to your doorstep if your SEO is lined up, but if you want to go above and beyond... by The Jam with Marmalead
32 min listen
What Do Customers Think of Your Etsy Shop? With Carly from PendantPlaceStore: They say you can get a good look at a T-bone steak by….oh never mind. But you CAN get a good look at a shop by experiencing it from a customer’s perspective. And that’s exactly what our guest Carly from PendantPlaceStore did this last holiday... by The Jam with Marmalead
31 min listen
6 Things To Never Do With Your Etsy Listings: If you’re new to Etsy or even if you’re a seasoned seller, sometimes it’s easy to forget and make some simple mistakes with your listings. Some aren’t a big deal and some could really hurt your views and sales. In this episode, we take a look... by The Jam with Marmalead
24 min listen

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The RIGHT Way to Use Marmalead to Price Your Etsy Listings: It’s always a good idea to revisit your pricing every once in a while, make sure you're not positioned too low and you're leaving money on the table or you're priced too high, and you're not being considered by some shoppers. Today we're talking... by The Jam with Marmalead
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