Electric Mid&Hi Fired Ceramics2024-03-28T16:47:14ZDonna Kathttps://cone6pots.ning.com/profile/DonnaKathttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3139418745?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://cone6pots.ning.com/group/etsypotters/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=0xmxxnor9orjk&feed=yes&xn_auth=noFavorite Claytag:cone6pots.ning.com,2015-01-13:2103784:Topic:1181472015-01-13T20:16:30.613ZDonna Kathttps://cone6pots.ning.com/profile/DonnaKat
<p>Whats everyone's favorite clay to work with?</p>
<p>If you're doing slip casting, whats your favorite slip?</p>
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<p>I'm just curious and like to try out different clays.</p>
<p>Whats everyone's favorite clay to work with?</p>
<p>If you're doing slip casting, whats your favorite slip?</p>
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<p>I'm just curious and like to try out different clays.</p> ICE (in case of emergency) process for Etsy shopstag:cone6pots.ning.com,2014-02-24:2103784:Topic:975212014-02-24T15:50:02.015ZDonna Kathttps://cone6pots.ning.com/profile/DonnaKat
<p>Here is a starting point for generating your own emergency process.</p>
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<p><font face="Calibri">ICE (In Case of Emergency) Procedures for an Etsy Shop</font></p>
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<p><i><font face="Calibri" size="3">Create a list of URLs for Etsy shops and PayPal account. Provide the User Name and Password for each. Keep the list in a safe place with these steps for your emergency manager.…</font></i></p>
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<p>Here is a starting point for generating your own emergency process.</p>
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<p><font face="Calibri">ICE (In Case of Emergency) Procedures for an Etsy Shop</font></p>
<p><i><font face="Calibri" size="3"> </font></i></p>
<p><i><font face="Calibri" size="3">Create a list of URLs for Etsy shops and PayPal account. Provide the User Name and Password for each. Keep the list in a safe place with these steps for your emergency manager.</font></i></p>
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<p><font face="Calibri" size="3">To carry out the procedures listed below, first log in to the shop.</font></p>
<p><font face="Calibri" size="3">Temporary Shop Closing:</font></p>
<p><font face="Calibri" size="3">To shut down the shop temporarily the best option is to put it in Vacation Mode. Click on the “Your Shop:xxx” link at the top of the screen. Then, on the left side menu, click on Options in the Shop Settings category. In the Shop Settings window, select the Vacation Mode tab. Click “On” to put the shop in Vacation Mode and create appropriate messages in the Announcement and Message fields. Click Save to implement these actions.</font></p>
<p><font face="Calibri" size="3">Permanent Shop Closing:</font></p>
<p><font face="Calibri"><font size="3">To close the Tamarack Stoneware account on Etsy permanently go to the Your Account menu at the top right of the screen. After logging in, you can go through the process to close the account. Before closing the account, check to see if there are any outstanding orders and either ship them or cancel them. Closing the account will require paying any outstanding balance of fees and charges. </font></font></p>
<p><font face="Calibri" size="3">Check for Outstanding Orders:</font></p>
<p><font face="Calibri" size="3">Click on the “Your Shop:xxx” link at the top of the screen. Then, on the left side menu, click on Sold Orders under the Orders category. That will open a listing of all open orders. If the open orders and be fulfilled, the postage can be purchased by clicking on Print Shipping Label and then filling in the required fields.</font></p>
<p><font face="Calibri" size="3">If any open orders cannot be fulfilled, it would be best to cancel them. Orders can be canceled by clicking on the linked number under Receipt in the order heading as it appears in the Open Order list.</font></p>
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<li><p>When the receipt window opens, there is a Contact button on the right side that can be used to inform the Seller of the action being taken and the reason for it.</p>
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<li><p>On the lower right side of the receipt is a link labeled “Manage Order” with the options of Issue a Refund and Cancel Transaction. If the buyer paid via Etsy Gift Card or credit card (Direct Checkout), issue a full refund Shop Payment Account before you cancel. This can be done by clicking the Issue a Refund link and then filling in the amounts that the Buyer paid for the item and the shipping.</p>
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<li><p>If the buyer paid via PayPal, check, money order, or “Other” payment method, refund the buyer through the appropriate method, and be prepared to provide proof of refund in case of a dispute.</p>
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<li><p>Once, a full refund has been provided to the Buyer, select the Cancel Transaction link. Fill out the form to request cancellation of all transactions within the order. Etsy will email a notice to both the Seller and the Buyer.</p>
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<p><font face="Calibri" size="3">Cancellations process within 48 hours so this period must be allowed to lapse before closing the Etsy account. The Etsy bill will be credited for the applicable fees, and the transaction will move to the Canceled tab on the Sold Orders page. Etsy will email you a receipt when your cancellation is processed.</font></p>
<p><font face="Calibri" size="3">Issue a PayPal Refund:</font></p>
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<li>Log in to your PayPal account.</li>
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<li>Find the payment and click <i>Details</i>.</li>
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<li>Scroll down to refund the payment. You can select a full refund or a partial amount.</li>
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<p><font face="Calibri" size="3">You'll receive a refund of your PayPal fees based on the type and amount of the refund you issue. <br/> <br/> If the buyer used a credit card without signing in to a PayPal account (in other words, if they used PayPal Guest Checkout), the refund will go back to their credit or debit card. It can take up to 30 days for the refund to show up on their card statement.<br/> <br/> If the transaction is over 60 days old, you won't be able to issue a refund in PayPal, but will have to <i>Send Money</i> to the buyer.</font></p>
<p><font face="Calibri" size="3">Here's the link to PayPal's Help Center: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/helpcenter/helphub/home/">https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/helpcenter/helphub/home/</a></font></p>
<p></p> Charleston Ceramicstag:cone6pots.ning.com,2013-10-23:2103784:Topic:903362013-10-23T22:25:20.999ZDonna Kathttps://cone6pots.ning.com/profile/DonnaKat
<p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/people/zclp22?ref=si_pr">https://www.etsy.com/shop/charlestonceramics</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://charlestonceramicartist.wordpress.com/">http://charlestonceramicartist.wordpress.com/</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/people/zclp22?ref=si_pr">https://www.etsy.com/shop/charlestonceramics</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://charlestonceramicartist.wordpress.com/">http://charlestonceramicartist.wordpress.com/</a></p> Post Your Etsy Store (and other links) Here, So We Can Follow Youtag:cone6pots.ning.com,2013-05-11:2103784:Topic:818492013-05-11T17:12:26.655ZDonna Kathttps://cone6pots.ning.com/profile/DonnaKat
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<p><a href="http://vika.etsy.com" target="_blank">Vika on Etsy</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.rebelmouse.com/vika/" target="_blank">Vika on Rebel Mouse</a> Sign up for news...upper right side of page: "Alerts" best way to keep track of new/s!</p>
<p><br></br><a href="http://pinterest.com/vikaart/" target="_blank">Vika on Pinterest</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://vikasart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">On Blogspot…</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://vika.etsy.com" target="_blank">Vika on Etsy</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.rebelmouse.com/vika/" target="_blank">Vika on Rebel Mouse</a> Sign up for news...upper right side of page: "Alerts" best way to keep track of new/s!</p>
<p><br/><a href="http://pinterest.com/vikaart/" target="_blank">Vika on Pinterest</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://vikasart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">On Blogspot</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/la_vika/" target="_blank">Flickr</a></p>
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<p>I'm also on Ravelry and PearlTrees...let me know and I'll drop links. I do have a FaceBook biz page but it generates very little traffic (FB throttled all but paying users!), so I only post there occasionally.</p>
<p>I have a Cone6 board on Pinterest and also do a couple ceramic Treasuries on Etsy every year (you can visit/see the amount of traffic they've gotten).</p> Generating traffic on Etsytag:cone6pots.ning.com,2012-11-12:2103784:Topic:712872012-11-12T16:19:12.176ZDonna Kathttps://cone6pots.ning.com/profile/DonnaKat
<p>In July I set up an Etsy store for Tamarack Stoneware and have now had it stocked and the information fully developed for a few months. What I'm finding is that unless you add new listings every few days, the traffic generated through the Etsy search engine drops to very low levels. I have tried Etsy's paid promotion option and found that it does not produce traffic. I've connected the Etsy shop to my Facebook page but haven't figured out a way to make the connection link prominent on either…</p>
<p>In July I set up an Etsy store for Tamarack Stoneware and have now had it stocked and the information fully developed for a few months. What I'm finding is that unless you add new listings every few days, the traffic generated through the Etsy search engine drops to very low levels. I have tried Etsy's paid promotion option and found that it does not produce traffic. I've connected the Etsy shop to my Facebook page but haven't figured out a way to make the connection link prominent on either side. Has anyone used Etsy and figured out what it takes to make it work well?</p> Suppliers for Shipping Supplies?tag:cone6pots.ning.com,2011-12-29:2103784:Topic:513582011-12-29T18:35:08.734ZDonna Kathttps://cone6pots.ning.com/profile/DonnaKat
I use Priority Mail whenever possible to take advantage of the free boxes, tape, Delivery Confirmation, and the discounts and convenience of printing labels online. However, I often need larger boxes than available from USPS for shipments containing multiple items. Until recently, I had a local supplier for my supplies and I saved on freight by picking them up, but the company has now stopped carrying shipping supplies and I need to order supplies soon.<br />
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Anyone have a favorite supplier you use…
I use Priority Mail whenever possible to take advantage of the free boxes, tape, Delivery Confirmation, and the discounts and convenience of printing labels online. However, I often need larger boxes than available from USPS for shipments containing multiple items. Until recently, I had a local supplier for my supplies and I saved on freight by picking them up, but the company has now stopped carrying shipping supplies and I need to order supplies soon.<br />
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Anyone have a favorite supplier you use for such supplies? I have access to shredded paper from time to time,so don't always need peanuts, but do need heavy duty larger boxes, heavy duty packing tape, single-face corrugated cardboard, and stretch film plastic.<br />
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Here's a link to a great way to pack pottery, from Out of the Fire Studio:<br />
<a href="http://www.howtomakepottery.com/packing_pottery_to_ship.html">http://www.howtomakepottery.com/packing_pottery_to_ship.html</a> Etsy Traffic Timeframe?tag:cone6pots.ning.com,2011-12-13:2103784:Topic:501542011-12-13T19:07:31.234ZDonna Kathttps://cone6pots.ning.com/profile/DonnaKat
Can someone tell me where I can find out what time of day I'm getting the most traffic to my shop? Is it somewhere in Google Analytics? Thanks.
Can someone tell me where I can find out what time of day I'm getting the most traffic to my shop? Is it somewhere in Google Analytics? Thanks. Etsytag:cone6pots.ning.com,2011-12-06:2103784:Topic:492642011-12-06T17:47:57.961ZDonna Kathttps://cone6pots.ning.com/profile/DonnaKat
<p>Thanks everyone. I have been so nervous to start selling on Etsy that I can't seem to get started. All of oyur comments are very helpful.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone. I have been so nervous to start selling on Etsy that I can't seem to get started. All of oyur comments are very helpful.</p> Getting Started on Etsytag:cone6pots.ning.com,2009-12-10:2103784:Topic:40292009-12-10T16:21:57.000ZDonna Kathttps://cone6pots.ning.com/profile/DonnaKat
If you haven't tried selling your work on Etsy <a href="http://www.etsy.com">http://www.etsy.com</a> it is something you might want to think about, especially during the "off show" season. The first thing to do is visit their website and read the terms of use and the do's and don'ts of selling. If you are satisfied with the terms and want to sell there, head over to Paypal.com and open an account linking your bank account to paypal. Etsy utilizes Paypal as the method by which customers can make…
If you haven't tried selling your work on Etsy <a href="http://www.etsy.com">http://www.etsy.com</a> it is something you might want to think about, especially during the "off show" season. The first thing to do is visit their website and read the terms of use and the do's and don'ts of selling. If you are satisfied with the terms and want to sell there, head over to Paypal.com and open an account linking your bank account to paypal. Etsy utilizes Paypal as the method by which customers can make online payment. It takes a few days for Paypal to verify and set up your account as they verify information accuracy.<br />
In the meantime register on Etsy with a username and password (caution: Your user name will ultimately show up in you etsy shop as your shop user name too, so if you're business name is Jim Bob Pottery you might not want to use cutiepie1966 as your user name, if you get my drift). Once registered you have an account and are now able to buy on etsy. (next post will discuss setting up a sellers acct. on etsy). Feel free to ask questions at any point.