My 1st Month on Etsy Selling Digital Downloads (RESULTS) 💸 realistic new Etsy shop owner tips

I started an Etsy shop from SCRATCH in November, and I'm quite surprised by the results! This was my first time starting an Etsy shop, and in this video I share how my first month on Etsy went.

I'm a beginner at Etsy, but I definitely learned some tips and tricks in my first month which I also share in this video.

If you're curious how my 1st month on Etsy went, how much I made, how many sales I got in my first month, and tips for starting a new Etsy shop selling digital downloads, this is the video for you!

Let me know what you thought! Should I make a monthly update video?

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 How many sales did I make?
0:47 Etsy tip 1
1:25 What am I selling on Etsy?
1:55 On market research...
2:53 Etsy tip 2
4:00 Etsy tip 3
5:42 Etsy tip 4
6:41 Etsy tip 5
6:54 If you feel overwhelmed starting Etsy
7:43 Should you buy an Etsy course?
8:24 Action vs. motion (concept)
8:48 BONUS tip!

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[OnePieceOfEt]

I've been running my shop seriously for 4 months now, (my shop has been open for a whole year but I didn't do any work) and right now I'm on 29 sales and I couldn't have been happier! Thsi month I had my first money transfer from etsy! It is not much but it gives me hope

[somegreenlife]

That is already a small success! I'm also tired of these exaggerated success videos. I like such realistic videos like yours much better. Sorry for my English. Best regards from Berlin.

[beatniksvintage]

I've been an Etsy seller since 2008 and I got so much out of this video! I have a successful vintage clothing shop and I just opened a new shop selling printables. Starting from scratch after all these years has been challenging. Thank you so much, this really helped me and I know it will help others as well.

[DinaLu]

I started my 1st ever Etsy shop, and this is how it went! I hope you enjoyed hearing my process and hope you can use some of the tips ❤ Let me know what your thoughts are and if you have any questions!

[SoraineL]

Hey Dina. This video was really helpful. I've realized that most videos related to this topic is where new sellers make thousands in their first month. This on the other hand offers a more realistic side of selling on Etsy as a beginner. I highly enjoyed this video

[inspiredcontentco]

Congrats on your new shop. I started mine in June, also digital downloads and it was slow at the beginning but I now have over 50 products in my shop and making new things all the time. So refreshing to watch someone with realistic numbers.

[honestnerd]

Thank you for sharing. Don't be fooled by those loads of other youtubers that tell you they're making 10k in their first month. While it's actually possible, most of them don't mention they already have a HUGE following/purchase base from other platforms and/or paying thousands in marketing. 300$ is a great starting point and an honest one.

[BigHammer_]

I think a lot of people are lying Etsy is difficult it is a grind I have opened 7 shops since 2017 in different niches my experience is about like yours. Thanks for being authentic.

[Jess.getting.started]

Thank you for the honesty. I’m so tired of click bait material. ❤

[BexEtcArt]

The people that make hundreds usually have other shops and experience don’t worry. 10 sales in one month is epic. So many people don’t get a sale for months

[Priyanka-qkur]

Finally! Someone mentioning how long it actually takes to create digital downloads! I tried to create something. Converting the art into actual downloadable products takes soooo freaking long.

[catherinegrullon-lewis]

Etsy is so hard! It took me a whole year to sell my first physical product! So I've been researching digital products and will hopefully have some up in my shop soon

[lisaphung]

Hi Dini! This video popped up on my feed and I love it! I have had an etsy shop for 2 years and at first when I didn't have sales I felt like I was doing something wrong since the videos I before said they made a lot of money. It's refreshing to see a realistic video of how etsy works and how much work it actually takes to run a shop.

[Kitsunerys]

Girl, thank you for an honest video on Etsy sells. Other videos of this topic feel like they are unique cases of success impossible for others to reach. I appreciate all the tips you gave and how motivational they are. I agree that it is better not to share the info of your store yet. Looking forward to seeing your progress with the Etsy shop.

[Sasygrl]

I just want to say THANK YOU for being honest about how hard it was to start. I am so tired of seeing these "make $$$$ your first month" and they act like it is easy. LOL.

[Recordificatify]

Congratulations! This is so awesome seriously we're ALL just over these people taking about how they are making 500k a week selling one garbage design and working 10 hours a week. Thank you for this and keep going!!

[hiroserealtor]

I am about to give up on Etsy selling physical products but guess I have to go back there. Thanks to yours vdo.

[Unanan]

I rarely make comments, but one thing is for sure.

You are doing well enough for a beginner, and that makes it already a success.

You were able to manifest the opposite of this saying:

"if you fail to plan, you plan to fail"

because you prepared! everything, from researching, designing and selling.

This is proof that one don't need to be a master of something. You just have to PREPARE & START.

You showed that success is not equal to perfection!

I want contents as imperfect & raw & wholesome & realistic as like this.

More power to your Etsy business!

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[dorydiaz]

I really needed this, I've been watching all those other creators that showed up and I know I want to take smaller steps like you, just seeing your timeline made me feel so much better

[BirdieNextDoor]

Thank you for being so real and down to Earth. I am completely overwhelmed by the number of ppl trying to sell a course in all the research I am doing. I appreciate you.