{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Top 3 Etsy Mistakes of 2025 (Fixes Inside)","description":"Grow faster than 99% of Etsy shops \ud83d\ude80 Steal my $550K shortcut &amp;amp; skip the struggle \ud83d\udc47 \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/www.skool.com\/etsygamesvip\/about &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; I\u2019m closing out the year by calling out the three biggest Etsy mistakes I\u2019ve seen holding sellers back in 2025 and what to do instead going into 2026. I walk through why underutilized shop sections quietly hurt traffic and trust, how your photos and listing visuals directly control clicks and conversions, and why a lack of niche focus makes growth harder than it needs to be. I also explain how Etsy\u2019s algorithm uses your shop data, how to turn images into sales tools instead of placeholders, and how targeting a clear audience makes product creation easier and more profitable over time. If you want more traffic, better conversions, and a stronger foundation heading into the new year, this is the reset most sellers need. #etsyseo #etsyseller #etsytips #etsymistakes #onlinebusiness #sidehustle &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udc49Printful, My Favorite POD Software:&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/www.printful.com\/a\/1357156:c9e605a691a554028f3a2945eeefe61d &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udd25Try Kittl here and use code LLYT for 25% off:&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/kittl.pxf.io\/POLJaM &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udcbbTry Alura For Free Here:&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/www.alura.io\/?via=LLETSY &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udcdaEtsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook-&amp;nbsp; Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business.&amp;nbsp; Download it for free here:&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/www.handmadeandbeyond.com\/etsyseosuccess &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\ude80Etsy Quickstart Free Guide-&amp;nbsp; A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground.&amp;nbsp; Download it for free here: https:\/\/www.handmadeandbeyond.com\/quickstart &amp;nbsp; Watch These Grow &amp;amp; Improve Your Etsy Business\ud83d\udc47 https:\/\/youtu.be\/J-jysEC-rqs https:\/\/youtu.be\/XoBckxhk5iw &amp;nbsp; 00:00 Why These Etsy Mistakes Are Holding Sellers Back 00:49 Mistake #1 Underutilized Shop Sections 01:52 How Shop Sections Feed Etsy\u2019s Algorithm 02:33 Shop Sections as SEO Mini Landing Pages 03:35 Using the About Section for Trust and Keywords 04:42 Why Every Shop Detail Still Matters 05:03 Mistake #2 Listing Photos That Kill Clicks 05:45 How Photos Control Traffic and Click Through Rate 06:39 Using Images to Sell Not Just Display 07:43 Turning Photos Into Sales Tools and Social Proof 09:18 Alt Text and Hidden SEO Most Sellers Skip 10:05 Mistake #3 No Clear Niche or Target Audience 11:56 Why Niche Focus Leads to Easier Sales 13:15 Building a Sustainable Etsy Shop for the New Year ","author_name":"Handmade &amp; Beyond Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.handmadeandbeyond.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39528055\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39528055"}