Thursday, August 2, 2012

My First Sales!

I launched my Etsy site on July 2, 2012.  I still felt like I was setting things up and have done next to no advertising for it....I haven't even posted it to Facebook for friends and family to see!  Part of this is because I have had a busy summer and between work, vacation, and enjoying time with family, I have not really been home.  So I watched my shop, tweaked listings, and waited.

Last weekend while I was in Missouri to celebrate my grandmother's 90th birthday party I checked my Etsy stats (yes, the app is on my phone!) and I saw 1 sale.  I could hardly believe it!!  I was so excited I told my husband, dad (who was sitting next to me), and texted my sister.  It was an invigorating experience.  That night another sale popped up...I am on a role!

What makes this so exciting for me is that 2 people across the country saw my items out of all the others on Etsy and decided to buy them.  It is affirming in a way, that people are looking for unique toys for their children, and that it is possible to get found on Etsy.

So now with 3 whole sales under my belt, I am pushing forward to see what else I can offer the world!  Thank you so much to my very first customers!!

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