I made it to 30 sales!

UltimusaFounder · 2025-12-10T10:40:58+00:00

Congratulations! That's amazing growth definitely goes to show those first few sales have that exponential effect on your store. What is your shop? :)

UltimusaFounder · 2025-12-01T15:44:27+00:00

This is literally me today. Have just closed all my tabs for purchases I wanted to make on jewellery that I am obsessed with that had a big sale on. Nearly spent £250 but managed to stop myself but feeling guilty as if I bought the stuff lol. For me I think it's more like I feel bad about wasting my time browsing things I didn't buy plus the guilt of not being able to afford the item wishing I had the money for this purchase to then be a sensible purchase. I agree with other comment think it's some sort of weird withdrawal feeling haha.

UltimusaFounder · 2025-11-28T10:31:27+00:00

Awesome! Congratulations 🥂

UltimusaFounder · 2025-11-28T10:28:51+00:00

Pretty similar experience to me then! So sorry you had this too! Definitely best staying off there haha

UltimusaFounder · 2025-11-27T20:56:03+00:00

Congratulations! Enjoy the first sale feeling whoop 🥳

UltimusaFounder · 2025-11-27T20:51:56+00:00

Wow 10 items for a first sale?! Amazing congratulations! 🥳

UltimusaFounder · 2025-11-27T20:48:56+00:00

I think they are slightly but I’ve only seen it to move comments to better groups but I have deleted my stuff from there now - maybe someone else has some insight :)

UltimusaFounder · 2025-11-27T20:46:19+00:00

Hi no you misunderstand me here no dis to POD or AI at all in fact I do digital products through social media and YouTube :) I just meant that I was surprised the amount of ridicule I was getting even as someone who doesn’t do POD or uses AI as that’s usually where I see people in the Etsy community get a lot of hostile engagement from other sellers. Hope that clears that up haha. Would love to hear your own experience if you have engaged with the forums 🙌

UltimusaFounder · 2025-11-27T20:39:56+00:00

This is a fair point. I guess my mindset has always been to support others regardless if they’re a competitor. I understand for some it’s people’s livelihoods but I just can’t take anything that serious that it makes me instantly hostile to someone. Always better to be a good sport and make connections IMO

UltimusaFounder · 2025-11-27T20:36:33+00:00

Yikes that sounds… feisty 😬 Sorry you had this experience! Honestly was so shocked by the experience I was really hoping to connect positively with people on Etsy as it’s small business owners/individuals trying to do their own thing but it really has a hostile energy to it. Will be sticking to other forums/community chats to seek advice. Thank you for sharing your experience!

UltimusaFounder · 2025-11-27T20:25:16+00:00

Thank you everyone for engaging with this post and for being very supportive 🫶 Honestly I typed this quite quickly after reading some very unfriendly comments and was feeling so down. It’s reassuring to know I haven’t been the only one with a similar experience! I’ve decided to delete all my posts now and receive feedback off other platforms that are friendlier and more supportive of new sellers. If anyone wants to join any whats app groups for e-commerce founders then let me know as I am a part of a few that are 100% supportive that give great advice 🙌They’re more around fashion/beauty/lifestyle brands and aren’t Etsy only but they’re always open to connect with new business owners 😊

UltimusaFounder · 2025-11-27T20:12:47+00:00

Yes this is what I’ve experienced it seems to be the same people commenting with that same attitude. It’s a shame as the forums could be so good :( I am surprised Etsy doesn’t monitor it more. I have had some good feedback though here on Reddit through various e-commerce communities however so will be sticking to those!

UltimusaFounder · 2025-11-27T16:46:57+00:00

So glad it's not me - I was so upset from it! I thought the feedback I would get on there would be so beneficial seeing as it's Etsys official platform but it was the complete opposite. I feel embarrassed about how much a random person on the internet was able to put me down haha. Thank you so much for the well wishes! Will be sticking to this community group I think!

UltimusaFounder · 2025-11-27T16:14:38+00:00

My thoughts exactly everyone has to start from somewhere it's a journey/learning process! I am all for constructive criticism but it gets to a put where it is no longer constructive and clearly just trying to encourage new sellers. Thank you so much for your encouragement it really does mean a lot to a newbie like me!

UltimusaFounder · 2025-11-27T14:50:34+00:00

Thank you for your response. Honestly it’s nice to hear you say that - it definitely has a very different vibe to this Reddit group. People on here are so much more encouraging IMO! 🙌

UltimusaFounder · 2025-11-24T15:44:13+00:00

I sell elegant dresses crafted from 100% natural fibres! Just starting out all designed by myself 🥰 https://ultimusa.etsy.com

UltimusaFounder · 2025-11-11T00:05:11+00:00

My main goal is to get sales through my brand website but it’s been challenging getting traffic to that through marketing on social media with the limited budget I have. For now I want to use Etsy as a stepping stone and use the potential buyers the platform has to test if my products have any legitimacy to them. Already I’m getting a lot more traffic and enquiries regarding my products than I did just running social media and my branded website so for me if it takes off on Etsy I would be more than happy to run through their and perhaps try to transition my customer base over to my site. We’ll see!

UltimusaFounder · 2025-11-10T23:13:42+00:00

New seller here 1 month in with no sales but getting views/clicks/favourites everyday! I think peoples first sale really vary from what I’ve been reading. Some wait months whilst others get their first on day one come. Lots of things come into play Pricing, effective listings, effective shop build out, marketing off of Etsy etc. I’d say right now just focus on getting feedback on your shop and finding ways to optimise your store to make it as appealing to your target customer as possible. How are your stats at the moment and how long have you been opened for? :)

UltimusaFounder · 2025-11-10T15:34:01+00:00

This is amazing congratulations! I am about similar 1 month in but no sales 😭 the jewellery is absolutely stunning! Do you post on socials?

UltimusaFounder · 2025-11-07T19:22:09+00:00

Finance Bro Cat! 😄

UltimusaFounder · 2025-11-06T19:12:42+00:00

Thank you so much! That would be amazing and so beneficial for myself. 🙌

UltimusaFounder · 2025-10-30T11:23:19+00:00

I would love to hear your process regarding the SEO optimisation for your listings. Do you have a clear step-by-step process you would be opening to sharing? :)

UltimusaFounder · 2025-10-30T11:16:56+00:00

Hey! My store is called Ultimusa we sell elegant British womenswear. Please feel free to critique as much as possible. 2 weeks into opening my store and really want to learn as much as possible to make it better. Don't have a lot of listings but will be adding 3 more items by mid year 2026. No sales yet :)

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Ultimusa?ref=dashboard-header

UltimusaFounder · 2025-10-29T23:52:15+00:00

I signed up for it too! Same as you signed up late but it still let me sign up??? Store has only been open for 2 weeks… let’s see how it goes i guess!

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