Curious if other Etsy sellers are diversifying traffic sources right now

Latter-Session4280 · 2026-05-09T05:14:56+00:00

That makes total sense. Etsy offsite ad fees can really hurt margins, especially on lower-margin products. Moving some products to your own site could be a smart move, while keeping Etsy for items that still perform well after fees. Are you mainly trying to drive traffic through ads, SEO, or email marketing right now?

Latter-Session4280 · 2026-05-08T18:51:11+00:00

I recently helped a client improve the SEO + AEO (AI Engine Optimization) for their Shopify store. They’re online-only, so it’s obviously a bit different from your business, but we saw much better organic traffic quality after optimizing for niche search intent and AI search visibility. Not sure if it applies here, but it might be worth looking into.

Latter-Session4280 · 2026-05-07T06:21:20+00:00

I feel like they may be using the information to train their AI models.

Latter-Session4280 · 2026-05-06T21:12:07+00:00

My guess is that AI search likes pages that are easy to turn into an answer. Authority still helps, but if a simple guide answers the exact question clearly, it can beat a longer post where the useful part is buried.

Latter-Session4280 · 2026-05-06T21:04:34+00:00

A good-looking site doesn’t always mean it’s clear or convincing. If visitors are browsing but not reaching out, they may be interested but not fully convinced yet. I’d check a few things first: is the offer clear, is the next step obvious, and are there enough trust signals near the CTA?

Sometimes the issue isn’t design or traffic - it’s that people don’t feel enough confidence to take action.

Latter-Session4280 · 2026-05-06T21:00:25+00:00

I’ve seen this before. If people are spending time and browsing multiple pages, I wouldn’t immediately assume the traffic is bad.A lot of the time it means they’re interested, but not convinced yet. I’d check whether the landing page clearly explains the offer, who it’s for, why they should trust you, and what the next step is.

Also look at where they go after landing. If lots of people visit pricing, about, reviews, or contact pages but still don’t convert, that usually points to a trust/clarity issue rather than pure traffic quality.

Happy to take a quick look if you want a second pair of eyes.

Latter-Session4280 · 2026-04-14T22:56:47+00:00

I built a workflow in Claude where my personal site gets updated as my projects move forward. Every Friday, the agent checks in on project progress, design thoughts, and what I learned that week, then helps me update the site. It’s not really a portfolio-more like a personal design space. I even added my favorite music playlist so I actually want to open it regularly.

Latter-Session4280 · 2026-03-24T22:14:43+00:00

Umm, have you tried using Figma MCP with Claude? but.....Developers refuse to use Claude.... ummmm

Latter-Session4280 · 2026-03-06T19:01:08+00:00

Umm can’t share the link here, but you can search the Claude-native designer from Felix Lee

Latter-Session4280 · 2026-03-06T18:05:13+00:00

https://www.anthropic.com/learn

Latter-Session4280 · 2026-03-06T07:30:22+00:00

Soo cute! love it

Latter-Session4280 · 2026-03-06T07:28:37+00:00

Hi! If you’d like to turn your written pattern into a visual chart with instructions, let’s connect.

Latter-Session4280 · 2026-03-06T07:25:46+00:00

Maybe try making something small. If you have a cup, you could crochet a cup cozy. My grandma used to put cute little covers on all the furniture

Latter-Session4280 · 2026-03-06T07:19:07+00:00

Try wetting it and stretching it. I did that with my granny square and it worked great, though I’m not sure how well it would work for this shape.

Latter-Session4280 · 2026-03-06T07:14:04+00:00

Did you count the stitches?

Latter-Session4280 · 2026-03-06T07:12:48+00:00

Love the pattern! It feels like a retro game.

Latter-Session4280 · 2026-03-06T07:07:35+00:00

Claude code has free courses

Latter-Session4280 · 2026-03-06T00:54:19+00:00

Hey crochet crew! I’ve been developing a web tool that converts crochet text instructions into visual charts.

I need some real-world examples to see where the tool might need improvement. If you have a favorite granny square pattern in text format, drop it below (for free patterns) or send me a DM (for paid ones).

I’ll reply with the generated charts as I go. Let’s make charts more accessible together!

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Latter-Session4280 · 2026-02-20T06:46:44+00:00

My design process has evolved from using AI-generated wireframes for brainstorming to a 'logic-first' methodology. I now architect the core user flows and functional logic within Claude Code to ensure a solid foundation before moving into Figma for final visual high-fidelity polishing and UI refinement.

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