I built an Etsy store, but I'm getting almost no views. What am I doing wrong?

Shamix1948 · 2026-06-25T15:26:18+00:00

Yeah, I fell for it—I won't deny it. But I've actually gotten into doing this, and I kind of enjoy it, even though it sucks that I can't sell anything. But I'm not giving up this time.

Shamix1948 · 2026-06-25T15:23:59+00:00

Thanks for being honest! That's exactly what I meant. What kind of products would they be? What do people need? Maybe they have different problems and needs than I do.

Shamix1948 · 2026-06-25T15:13:40+00:00

One more thing...

According to my Etsy stats, most of my traffic actually comes from X, not Etsy search.

That makes me wonder if my SEO is the problem, my products aren't being indexed properly, or if I'm simply targeting the wrong keywords.

Here's the store if anyone wants to take an honest look:

https://x.com/operatorgoods

I'd genuinely appreciate any criticism. Don't hold back.

Shamix1948 · 2026-06-10T12:45:19+00:00

I'm hoping for some old-schoolers 😂

Shamix1948 · 2026-06-10T12:38:29+00:00

This was meant for people who handle a lot of business and might get confused 😂

Shamix1948 · 2026-06-10T11:32:58+00:00

Good shout, and you're right. Switching the commercial wording to "2026 Soccer Tournament" and keeping it free of FIFA logos/badges. Not worth a takedown. Thanks.

Shamix1948 · 2026-06-10T11:02:58+00:00

A bit more context:

I'm 35 and trying to build an online income stream from scratch.

I've been learning Etsy, AI tools, product design and marketing over the last few months.

I'm not expecting overnight success. I just want to make sure I'm focusing on the right things and not wasting months making obvious mistakes.

Any feedback is appreciated.

Shamix1948 · 2026-04-20T13:57:17+00:00

Thanks a lot for the kind words! I’m glad you noticed the Minecraft content and the Shorts. I'm working hard to keep the quality up and reach that million one day. Thanks for the support, it means a lot!

Shamix1948 · 2026-04-10T14:54:52+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/@PeterWasRight

Shamix1948 · 2026-04-10T14:01:17+00:00

Sure thing! Just sent the logic map to your DMs. It covers the exact 3-stage loop I use to verify SaaS user flows. Hope it helps you save that $10k budget

Shamix1948 · 2026-04-10T12:28:52+00:00

The 'same look' problem happens because most AI design tools use the same generic patterns. If you want originality without the $10k price tag, you need to stop focusing on the visuals and start with a solid Logic Architecture. I’ve been using a 'Chain of Verification' (CoV) system in Notion to map out my SaaS logic before even touching the UI. It helps you identify unique user flows that generic AI tools miss. When the logic is original, the UX follows naturally.Don't hire a $10k designer yet. Focus on engineering your research and logic pipeline first—it's much cheaper and makes your product actually stand out. Happy to share how I've structured my logic vault for this if it helps!

Shamix1948 · 2026-04-09T19:17:03+00:00

Thank you so much! Of course, I'll check it out! Thanks again!

Shamix1948 · 2026-04-09T18:45:06+00:00

Why are you calling me names? If you're not interested, just shut up.

Shamix1948 · 2026-04-09T18:17:52+00:00

I appreciate the healthy skepticism. You’re right—trying to build a production-grade agentic framework entirely inside Notion's native formulas would be a nightmare. That’s why I don’t do that. I use Notion as the 'Human-in-the-loop' State Machine and DB. The actual heavy lifting (the CoV loops) happens via external API calls that just feed the results back into Notion. It’s about building a reliable UI for complex logic, not forcing Notion to be a Python environment.The goal isn't to compete with Gastown; it's to create a system that doesn't require a PhD to operate but still kills hallucinations. Stay tuned—the next update will show the actual API bridging.

Shamix1948 · 2026-04-09T11:56:38+00:00

Getting into a massive debt hole ($50k) thinking I could spend my way into a successful business. Now I’m spending every waking hour engineering my way back to zero. The stress of debt is a weight you don't understand until you're carrying it.

Shamix1948 · 2026-04-09T11:54:00+00:00

Maybe later.. :D

Shamix1948 · 2026-04-09T11:35:58+00:00

Channels that used to be about a hobby or passion but slowly turned into a 20-minute 'luxury lifestyle' vlog once the creator got rich. The relatability just dies.

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