tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997303810158110766.post2070390509991606671..comments2024-03-23T03:51:10.304-06:00Comments on 3 Best of Everything: Artfire VS Etsy: FIVE BIG Reasons Artfire is BetterLaura Gabrielehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01685123374853594963noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997303810158110766.post-84724863790872800162024-02-15T23:06:51.384-07:002024-02-15T23:06:51.384-07:00Ugly cartoon characters often serve as comedic rel...Ugly cartoon characters often serve as comedic relief or as a contrast to more traditionally attractive characters. Their exaggerated features and unconventional appearances can <a href="https://blogsfusion.com/ugly-cartoon-characters/" rel="nofollow">ugly cartoon characters</a> add depth and diversity to a cast of characters, contributing to the overall visual appeal and storytelling of a cartoon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997303810158110766.post-60835347873083499282023-02-24T05:05:35.042-07:002023-02-24T05:05:35.042-07:00You have outdone yourself with this post. Very int...You have outdone yourself with this post. Very interesting and informative!<br /><a href="<a href=" rel="nofollow"><br />Men Gothic Coats</a>Gothic Attitudehttps://www.gothicattitude.com/men-coatsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997303810158110766.post-61786004884096685762022-04-28T00:19:46.902-06:002022-04-28T00:19:46.902-06:00Thedarkattitude.com is a online shop provides alte...Thedarkattitude.com is a online shop provides alternative fashion clothing for women and men, We provides All Kind Of Gothic clothing, Lolita clothing, Victorian clothing, punk clothing, corsets and accessories on very reasonable prices, The Dark Attitude is the best source for women's and men's alternative fashion clothingThe Dark Attitudehttps://www.thedarkattitude.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997303810158110766.post-46500708236028850062021-12-10T04:30:07.508-07:002021-12-10T04:30:07.508-07:00Hello, I am Maniya Bmayiox
I was thinking about s...Hello, I am Maniya Bmayiox<br /> I was thinking about selling on artfire. Thanks for this thoughful article. I Enjoyed reading your thoughtful information. I also sell my product please check out my store. <br /><br />Ambali Fashionhttps://ambalifashion.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997303810158110766.post-62552783059405681122013-12-10T17:42:52.055-07:002013-12-10T17:42:52.055-07:00Many sellers also use http://www.rebelsmarket.com ...Many sellers also use http://www.rebelsmarket.com these days. They are free unless you sell, which is great (only 15% for each sale)<br />I rather pay for getting something in return and their user base is full of sub-culture inspired folks. Steampunk, Gothic, Pinup, Tattoo, Burlesque or whatever you can think of unites on their platform. Not huge in traffic but therefore valuable traffic for small niches…I made quite a few sales and cant be happier. You should check it out at least…doesnt hurt as long as it is free to set up.<br />Pls check out my store on RM too…handmade steampunk jewelry http://www.rebelsmarket.com/rebel-store/steampunk-jewelry-designs-by-friston<br />Read my reviews….not too badFristonhttp://www.rebelsmarket.com/rebel-store/steampunk-jewelry-designs-by-fristonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997303810158110766.post-76902959161472649052013-08-11T11:10:16.688-06:002013-08-11T11:10:16.688-06:00They shut you down as well? Smh there policies are...They shut you down as well? Smh there policies are so contradicting its horrible! ! They claim infrigiment protection but the whole site has it all the salers are doing it they will be hurting soon for there lack of comunication with salers and copyright issues......jsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997303810158110766.post-11329926376455255982012-07-03T15:30:55.048-06:002012-07-03T15:30:55.048-06:00oh i thought i was the only one- last year i moved...oh i thought i was the only one- last year i moved it took me a month to get going again- they shut me down for nonpayment (30 bucks!) and had always paid them etc. i paid it, but they refused to open the store again after saying they would.<br />this year i opened another 2 stores had to retake all pics and redo all my copy. i asked why my vintage ''wasnt accepting Credit cards'' -they said it was because i was un paid- i corrected them,all was paid - then they made up something else something about my old bill-opened my old store contacted a gal for refund, then they shut it down again -said something about 'transgressions'- i'm like 'what??' i paid and had one refund- this all came from the billing department..what assclowns!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997303810158110766.post-47373009564348874782012-05-22T15:34:51.579-06:002012-05-22T15:34:51.579-06:00same here, it looks like it's it's $13 a m...same here, it looks like it's it's $13 a month. I feel like my Etsy fees were cheaper in the end, but with Etsy's stupid policies of shutting down my stores I'm considering giving ArtFire a try.SmallRiniLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00893299772190857602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997303810158110766.post-82939352660117667492012-01-12T06:00:34.166-07:002012-01-12T06:00:34.166-07:00Artfire is a very troubled company. They are gaspi...Artfire is a very troubled company. They are gasping for money and adding $1 onto the 'lifetime accounts' with the threat of those opting out of the fee not showing up in searches. <br />Another problem is that they aren't professional in handling complaints or criticisms. I was booted off. <br />But I was going to quit anyway. Artfire does not get anywhere near the traffic that Etsy gets. <br />Personally, I don't see artfire being around for more than another year or two.sandySTChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10648039575104173815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997303810158110766.post-74113138258339648072012-01-07T10:36:05.792-07:002012-01-07T10:36:05.792-07:00I have an etsy account and have looked into Artfir...I have an etsy account and have looked into Artfire which I think I will try very soon.<br />I don't find the monthly fee too high.<br />Many new sites offer free or low fees while they themselves are building their brand and trying out features. They need a live and active site with real activity to test their platform and tweak things.<br />In essence both the site and the crafter are benefitting from what is really a Beta run.<br />As the fees increase those who are dabbling more than running a business will likely drop out.<br />Every site has its target clientelle and no site is obligated to please everyone.<br />They have abusiness too.<br />I prefer the monthly fee myself rather than the Etsy model. I am by no means a BIG seller.<br /><br />I have been involved in several startups of sites like this such as Elance which was also originally free.<br /><br />You can pay rent all inclusive or you can pay utilities separately. <br />You are renting space.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997303810158110766.post-70002796680073495972012-01-06T14:09:50.434-07:002012-01-06T14:09:50.434-07:00Too bad Artfire isn't $9.95 a month anymore. I...Too bad Artfire isn't $9.95 a month anymore. It's $12.95 a month starting Feb 6, 2012. A $1.00 jump from the 3 month ago price of $11.95. While Artfire doesn't charge the same fees as Etsy does.. They continue to raise the monthly fee every couple of months. Pretty sad for a site who started out as a free way to sell your products! So much for that. I'm looking into another site or possibly Etsy. Artfire - YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED!!SteffisStuffhttp://www.artfire.com/users/SteffisStuffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997303810158110766.post-28352926229011359502011-12-07T11:31:51.449-07:002011-12-07T11:31:51.449-07:00I am an etsy user and have been for a year with a ...I am an etsy user and have been for a year with a fair amount of sales. This information seemed relevant last year but they have recently made changes so that your product is found by relevancy rather than recency to better allow small business to show up in the results rather than just the 'big guys' who can afford (and have the time) to re-list every other day. They have also added a shop stats feature which allows you to see what words or combination of words your products are being searched under and being found. <br /><br />Basically, I would love to see an update of this post now that all the changes are made. Right now I am planning on trying both sites to see the differences because I know many people who want to just make one purchase but are deterred because they don't want to create an account. I also love the fact that artfire uses more of a client base outside of their own community and will have items show up in google search results. <br /><br />Thank you again for the post! Very interesting!<br /><br />Megan<br />CozyCommodities.etsy.commaystarlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04913374596861471780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997303810158110766.post-70401346915190475192011-12-03T23:46:34.698-07:002011-12-03T23:46:34.698-07:00I started my online shop of handmade jewelry piece...I started my online shop of handmade jewelry pieces just a few weeks ago on Etsy. I paid for keyword ads and one day promotions in different categories. That generated a good bit of traffic/impressions but no sells. Then I tried ArtFire. Within a few days I had a sell and sold two beautiful pieces! I also like the atmosphere better. Thanks for the great article! :-)Mishelle at Jaguar Islehttp://www.jaguarisle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997303810158110766.post-71851892210884580742011-10-30T09:55:20.865-06:002011-10-30T09:55:20.865-06:00100% love your article.
I have etsy amd artfire fo...100% love your article.<br />I have etsy amd artfire for both 2years. Etsy does have more traffic, but they randomly shut down my store twice without any reason. I was able to reopen it after a long and crazy emails conversation. And the relist fee is getting out of control.<br />So artfire does rock! I will no longer sell or shop at etsy anymoreInflated Ego Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14117915129444029991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997303810158110766.post-46609261007501083592011-10-17T11:20:49.055-06:002011-10-17T11:20:49.055-06:00Thanks for this thoughful article. I sell in Etsy...Thanks for this thoughful article. I sell in Etsy. I think I'll try Art Fire now too and see the difference. At least that will give me a chance to compare.<br /><br />Dita From http://www.alankarshilpa.etsy.comAnindita Basuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01783357847456177361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997303810158110766.post-57599658561142258332011-09-28T08:15:11.205-06:002011-09-28T08:15:11.205-06:00Great information, I'm also really tired of re...Great information, I'm also really tired of re-listing <br />and not having very many sales, I'm not happy that they took away the Virtual labs and chat... the idea of a sense of community is getting lost.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997303810158110766.post-30357029544187386782011-09-22T09:40:39.215-06:002011-09-22T09:40:39.215-06:00Thank you for this information. It has opened my e...Thank you for this information. It has opened my eyes to why I have not been as successful as I would like to be with Etsy. The re-listing aspect is killing me! I read an article that suggested you re-list your Etsy items 2-3 times a week! I'm seriously considering moving to AF.<br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997303810158110766.post-84771689429976700752011-09-08T12:52:34.339-06:002011-09-08T12:52:34.339-06:00Hello! I am currently on Etsy, but expect to be s...Hello! I am currently on Etsy, but expect to be shut down at any moment. Etsy's gross lack of integrity with allowing mass produced items to compete has always bothered me, but now that I have found they are partners with Paypal and have a "No-compete" clause is the end of my rope. I personally don't like paypal, and neither do some of the people who wish to purchase my work, so I shopped for another Merchant provider, to offer alternatives. No Go. It's paypal or nothing. That's not free enterprise, that's coercion. Etsy has deteriorated too far into the realm Ebay (in fake handmade clothing, lol) for me to allow them to profit from me any longer! To Artfire I go!!!TheGlassAttichttp://www.theglassattic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997303810158110766.post-38617829773201729592011-08-25T11:56:25.512-06:002011-08-25T11:56:25.512-06:00Thank you for the encouraging (to me) post. I have...Thank you for the encouraging (to me) post. I have Etsy shop that was suspended almost 2 weeks ago. <br />Automaticly generated email says Etsy was reported about some rules violation. Since that time I've been trying to contact Etsy administration throug various different emails/converstions/help links. I tried to figure out what exactly did I do wrong. No result.<br />I did relist my items like crazy, I did pay all my bills on time. I have 100% positive feedback from my customers. I've worked really hard for almost 2 years to earn my customers trust and credibility. All my efforts ruined now. I had artfire account before, but didn't really use it. I'm so ready to move all my listings to ArtFire now, so thank you for this very helpful information.chicksalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997303810158110766.post-10794919311167116492011-08-20T06:19:27.089-06:002011-08-20T06:19:27.089-06:00Thank you for the comparison between the two sites...Thank you for the comparison between the two sites. I wish you had mentioned whether or not your sales are comparable. I am willing to pay a little more and enure some hassle to get sales, unless I don't have to. Can someone comment on sales experience between to two?Kristlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997303810158110766.post-85520468753253324672011-08-10T10:21:07.028-06:002011-08-10T10:21:07.028-06:00I was just at the ArtFire site. It doesn't loo...I was just at the ArtFire site. It doesn't look like they offer the free version any longer. Is this true or am I just not drilling down far enough. In the FAQs section, the pp about costs is the same as the "What is ArtFire".FreshHellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13051170717740487431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997303810158110766.post-9216702802794225002011-08-04T07:02:16.287-06:002011-08-04T07:02:16.287-06:00Enjoyed reading your thoughtful comparison. I have...Enjoyed reading your thoughtful comparison. I have been thinking about moving my Etsy shop to Artfire and your clear way of presenting your "findings" (sorry for the jewelry pun) convinced me to do so.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235118600468331042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997303810158110766.post-3567604898047721492011-07-28T00:06:37.011-06:002011-07-28T00:06:37.011-06:00Hello, I was thinking about selling on artfire. I ...Hello, I was thinking about selling on artfire. I recently questioned my journey on etsy and sales have went down since alchemy has left. The ability to post a idea of something you would like made and people would bid on a chance to make that item. I loved making something from peoples ideas my main selling came from this. Now it is gone so are my sales. I am seeing what is now in store here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997303810158110766.post-83654615523925720062011-07-18T15:48:12.631-06:002011-07-18T15:48:12.631-06:00Nice article.It's been a big question for arti...Nice article.It's been a big question for artists and craftsmen where to sell their pieces and this post is really explains the differences between Etsy and Artfire.Thank YouVIPbeadshttp://blog.vipbeads.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997303810158110766.post-61092716157997982402011-04-15T18:57:19.602-06:002011-04-15T18:57:19.602-06:00Great comments! I took this to Etsy users and they...Great comments! I took this to Etsy users and they immediately replied that Etsy is superior because it has better traffic and traffic = sales.<br /><br />While I agree to an extent, I don't believe that resting on internal sales is sustainable. I know that many artists will be tired of buying other users artwork all the time without experiencing the same or similar success themselves.<br /><br />If Etsy would open up to the rest of the online community and NOT require a sign up, as well as eliminating the need to constantly re-list, I may wholeheartedly embrace Etsy again.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02823386626923474625noreply@blogger.com