Etsy! Front Page.

I did not see it but but early this morning my Unfurl Earrings made the font page of Etsy. El from IndieSmiles informed me that I was on the front page and wrote about it here. Thanks El!

Oh Christmas Tree Earrings Update!

Wow... I listed my first pair of these "Oh Christmas Tree Earrings" and literally a few hours they were gone. I have another pair made and they are up for grabs. The first pair found their home in Pennsylvania! Where will the home of the second pair be?

How to Pick Smart Search Words.

How do you find the most popular search terms to use for marketing your product? For instance, do more people search for "handmade" or "handcrafted"?

Here are two tools I have used to find the best search words to help your product be seen:

1. Google Fight.

handmade vs. handcrafted

2: Google AdWords Keyword Tool.

handmade vs. handcrafted

"Handmade" won hands down!

So there you have it! A few simple tools to help you pick smart search words to use for selling your product online! Try it and see if your product shows up more in searches.

Newest Shop Addition!

Here are the Waves earring in an dark oxidized finish. They are a simple modern design fabricated from sterling silver wire shaped and hammered to perfection. They are lightweight and a great everyday earring.

How to Video: Make Simple Modern Ear Wires for Earrings

Here is a tutorial on how to make your own ear wires.

Tools needed:

• Silver 19-21 gauge full or half hard wire (at least 8" in length).
• Wire cutters.
• Round barrel (like that of a plastic pen) to use as a form.
• Round nose pliers.
• Flat nose pliers.
• File (even a finger file can work).
  

The video does zoom in for close up instruction so you can see details. Some details are lost in the video upload to blogger so I am working on finding a hosting spot for a higher resolution video for anyone to view. But for now I hope this is good enough.

Feel free to post any questions you may have and I will try to answer them.

Enjoy the video and come visit my shop LoopsDesigns to see more of my creations.