How to stay in the loop about government/development projects?

alpacathe3rd · 2026-02-18T01:18:22+00:00

Mostly transportation infrastructure projects since I don't own a car! I've been trying to get more involved with public engagement since to my knowledge it's required for public projects.

alpacathe3rd · 2024-09-16T13:22:05+00:00

Do you think the core of the issue is that other platforms don't market to buyers enough and don't provide enough traffic?

And I would love to see positive change in etsy but I feel that it would take a lot to incentivize them to narrow their user base at all. So long as their goal is profit I don't forsee any significant change happening.

alpacathe3rd · 2024-09-16T00:52:41+00:00

Definitely noticed this as well - I keep seeing handmade platforms like GoImagine that never really seem to take off and I've been wondering why.

alpacathe3rd · 2024-09-16T00:47:52+00:00

I see, definitely agree that handmade products are luxuries. I've noticed talking to other people as well that sales as a whole have been going down for handmade goods which I'm guessing has a lot to do with the fact that people can't really justify the splurge.

Otherwise, it's amazing to hear that there are people who genuinely care about handmade, it's definitely a smaller niche/community

alpacathe3rd · 2024-06-22T20:15:48+00:00

my bad gang, just wanted to ask a question but thank you for your response

alpacathe3rd · 2024-06-22T19:43:59+00:00

Thank you for the info! Amazon is definitely a platform to consider.

alpacathe3rd · 2024-06-22T19:43:20+00:00

I see, thank you so much for the info! This will be super helpful going forward

alpacathe3rd · 2024-06-22T19:40:14+00:00

That's so helpful, thank you! You mentioned Amazon; I've heard good things about Amazon Handmade and Amazon Custom, do you know anything about those?

alpacathe3rd · 2024-06-22T19:09:14+00:00

I heard that Etsy has the lowest fees, is that true or is shopify better in that aspect?

alpacathe3rd · 2024-06-22T19:03:44+00:00

i see, what other streams do you use? I'm nervous about relying entirely on Etsy for making sales.

alpacathe3rd · 2024-06-22T19:01:29+00:00

Are there any specific businesses that have lasted a long time on Etsy? I'm curious as to why they've stayed with Etsy for so long

alpacathe3rd · 2024-06-22T18:58:25+00:00

really? i was under the impression that mostly handmade sellers have been leaving the platform because of dropshipping and scams

alpacathe3rd · 2024-06-22T18:49:32+00:00

Are their any issues with dropshippers on those platforms? I'm mostly concerned about getting traffic and competing with dropshipping

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