Top 5 Most Painful Etsy Seller Mistakes to Avoid in 2024

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Worried about making #Etsy seller mistakes that could jeopardize your store? In this video, I’ll dive into the top Etsy mistakes that can lead to your listings being taken down or, worse, getting your store banned. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned seller, understanding Etsy’s House Rules is crucial to ensuring your Etsy shop success.

With these essential Etsy seller tips, you’ll learn how to navigate Etsy’s platform safely and effectively, ensuring your Etsy business thrives in 2024.

🎈 Table of contents:

00:00 Top Etsy seller mistakes to avoid
00:20 How to avoid Etsy bans?
00:38 Etsy counterfeit policy
01:03 What is shilling on Etsy?
01:48 What is considered copying on Etsy?
02:25 Is Etsy strict on copyright infringement?
02:44 What’s not allowed on Etsy?

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🔍 Video summary

👜 Counterfeits
Many Etsy sellers unknowingly violate Etsy’s rules by including designer goods or trademarked content in their listing photos. Even if the main product isn’t counterfeit, having branded items in the background can get your Etsy listing flagged. Make sure that your listings are free from any luxury brands to avoid potential issues.

💸 Shilling
Shilling on Etsy refers to artificially boosting your store’s ratings and visibility, a major mistake to avoid on Etsy. This includes creating a second Etsy account to purchase your own items or having friends and family do it for you. Etsy considers this deceptive behavior and even seemingly innocent things like testing your Etsy shop setup can lead to bans.

🖇️ Copying other sellers
Copying another Etsy seller’s style, designs, or branding is against Etsy’s policies and a big Etsy shop mistake. While researching competitors is fine, your Etsy shop should showcase original and distinct products and branding. Etsy values creativity, and copying can lead to suspensions. A successful Etsy business can’t be a copycat.

⚖️ Copyright or trademark infringement
Avoid using trademarked characters or logos in your Etsy products. Etsy has automated systems to detect these violations, and even seemingly harmless items like a t-shirt with a reference can breach Etsy’s rules. For handmade and print-on-demand Etsy shops alike, stick to original designs to stay compliant with Etsy policies.

🚨 Prohibited and restricted items
Etsy’s prohibited items policy covers not just physical products but also the content depicted in your designs. Items promoting alcohol, tobacco, or weapons, even as part of a design, might get you in trouble. For example, t-shirts with wine glass prints are common but could get your Etsy listings flagged.

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