# Folksy Updates **URL:** https://talk.folksy.com/c/updates-announcements/30.md [Latest](https://talk.folksy.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://talk.folksy.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Folksy Updates category](https://talk.folksy.com/t/about-the-folksy-updates-category/25715)
**Author:** [@folksycontent](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksycontent)\ **Replies:** 0
New features, updates and announcements from the Folksy team. This is where you will find updates about the latest features on Folksy as well as announcements from the development team. If you are experiencing any issu… --- ## ['Create Listing' Page Update](https://talk.folksy.com/t/create-listing-page-update/33800)
**Author:** [@folksy](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2026 09:51 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/create-listing-page-update/33800 "2026-10-06T09:51:21Z")
Hello! We wanted to reach out to let you know we will soon be retiring the old ‘create listing’ page option. If you are still using the ‘old’ page, can you let us know why and include any screenshots of any challenges … --- ## [Report A Product: What Happens When You Report An Item](https://talk.folksy.com/t/report-a-product-what-happens-when-you-report-an-item/33651)
**Author:** [@folksy](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2026 14:08 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/report-a-product-what-happens-when-you-report-an-item/33651 "2026-08-26T14:08:12Z")
Hi everyone, Off the back of some of the frustrations and questions raised in this forum, we felt it would be useful to share a bit more information about how the product reporting process works at Folksy, including wha… --- ## [A little update on search](https://talk.folksy.com/t/a-little-update-on-search/33645)
**Author:** [@folksy](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 August 2026 12:08 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/a-little-update-on-search/33645 "2026-08-25T12:08:37Z")
We’ve been making some improvements to search on Folksy. Shop names are no longer included as part of an item search parameter. Why? Because previously, matching a shop name could influence which product appeared in … --- ## [New EU Withdrawal Button Legislation](https://talk.folksy.com/t/new-eu-withdrawal-button-legislation/33431)
**Author:** [@folksy](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 July 2026 14:04 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/new-eu-withdrawal-button-legislation/33431 "2026-07-06T14:04:27Z")
As many of you are already aware there is new legislation for orders placed from within the EU. If you’d like to find out more about the new withdrawal button and how it may impact your processes you can head to our blo… --- ## [Wishlist Wednesday](https://talk.folksy.com/t/wishlist-wednesday/32505)
**Author:** [@folksy](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 November 2025 10:15 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/wishlist-wednesday/32505 "2025-11-12T10:15:49Z")
We are SO excited that today will be our first Wishlist Wednesday over on FolksyHQ on Instagram at 8pm tonight. Head over to our Instagram stories now to submit your brief for who you’re struggling with on your Christma… --- ## [Product and Technical Updates](https://talk.folksy.com/t/product-and-technical-updates/31414)
**Author:** [@folksy](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [29 October 2025 14:49 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/product-and-technical-updates/31414 "2025-10-29T14:49:23Z")
This thread is where we’ll post regular updates on product improvements and technical changes across Folksy — including new features we think you’d want to know about. It’s a read-only space so we can keep it clear and … --- ## [Important: Beware of phishing emails targeting Folksy sellers](https://talk.folksy.com/t/important-beware-of-phishing-emails-targeting-folksy-sellers/32401)
**Author:** [@folksy](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 October 2025 13:23 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/important-beware-of-phishing-emails-targeting-folksy-sellers/32401 "2025-10-16T13:23:03Z")
Hello Folksy makers & artists, Many of you may have seen our email from last week but we wanted to reiterate the following message for those who may have missed the email. – We want to make you aware of a spam/fraudul… --- ## [✨ New feature alert: Manage Listings is here!](https://talk.folksy.com/t/new-feature-alert-manage-listings-is-here/32339)
**Author:** [@folksy](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [13 October 2025 19:20 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/new-feature-alert-manage-listings-is-here/32339 "2025-10-13T19:20:44Z")
We’ve given the old ‘All Listings’ page a big glow-up and relaunched it as ‘Manage Listings’ - your new one-stop shop for keeping on top of your items. With Manage Listings you can: Search your products Edit, copy… --- ## [Feedback on "Improve Your Shop"](https://talk.folksy.com/t/feedback-on-improve-your-shop/31630)
**Author:** [@folksy](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksy)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [18 June 2025 22:27 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/feedback-on-improve-your-shop/31630 "2025-06-18T22:27:05Z")
We’ve released a feature called “Improve Your Shop” initially to Plus sellers, but soon to everyone. Please let us have your feedback in this thread - we want to build on this (currently quite basic) feature to help inc… --- ## [Folksy search](https://talk.folksy.com/t/folksy-search/31261)
**Author:** [@kimfolksy](https://talk.folksy.com/u/kimfolksy)\ **Replies:** 605\ **Last updated:** [2 May 2025 14:11 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/folksy-search/31261 "2025-05-02T14:11:43Z")
You may have noticed our search has just got a new look! We’re using a new search technology to drive search results and we’ve also slightly changed the way you interact with search. These changes are designed to improve… --- ## [GPSR - What we know and what we're doing to support you](https://talk.folksy.com/t/gpsr-what-we-know-and-what-were-doing-to-support-you/30425)
**Author:** [@folksycontent](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksycontent)\ **Replies:** 246\ **Last updated:** [28 April 2025 12:46 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/gpsr-what-we-know-and-what-were-doing-to-support-you/30425 "2025-04-28T12:46:07Z")
As many of you know, the new General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) are coming into effect on 13th December 2024. These changes are complicated, but we’re here to help. We’ve put together an article to cover what we… --- ## [Folksy update - October 2024](https://talk.folksy.com/t/folksy-update-october-2024/30254)
**Author:** [@folksycontent](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksycontent)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [28 February 2025 18:04 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/folksy-update-october-2024/30254 "2025-02-28T18:04:12Z")
Hi everyone. Here’s our monthly update from James about what’s been happening at Folksy. We’d love to hear your feedback and questions - it would be super helpful if you could leave them as comments on the blog post so w… --- ## [Seconds Sunday 2024 feedback](https://talk.folksy.com/t/seconds-sunday-2024-feedback/27809)
**Author:** [@folksycontent](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksycontent)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [19 February 2025 23:12 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/seconds-sunday-2024-feedback/27809 "2025-02-19T23:12:06Z")
Thank you so much to everyone who took part in the Seconds Sunday. We thought it was a great event and we are very grateful to everyone who listed, shared and bought something! We felt the quality of products was incredi… --- ## [Instagram workshop - Wednesday 4 September at 11am](https://talk.folksy.com/t/instagram-workshop-wednesday-4-september-at-11am/29140)
**Author:** [@folksycontent](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksycontent)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [21 November 2024 15:25 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/instagram-workshop-wednesday-4-september-at-11am/29140 "2024-11-21T15:25:21Z")
Tomorrow at 11am (Wednesday 4th September) social media manager and professional photographer Georgia de Lotz will be hosting a FREE workshop for Folksy Plus members to help you ace Instagram. This informative session w… --- ## [Get your shop ready for Christmas webinar - this morning at 11am](https://talk.folksy.com/t/get-your-shop-ready-for-christmas-webinar-this-morning-at-11am/30206)
**Author:** [@folksycontent](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksycontent)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [8 November 2024 19:22 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/get-your-shop-ready-for-christmas-webinar-this-morning-at-11am/30206 "2024-11-08T19:22:03Z")
Just a reminder that this is happening this morning (Monday 4th November at 11am). Find the link to register on your Folksy Plus page. You can join live or watch the replay but please do register either way Folksy - Sign… --- ## [Folksy site performance and status update - November 2024](https://talk.folksy.com/t/folksy-site-performance-and-status-update-november-2024/30215)
**Author:** [@folksycontent](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksycontent)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [8 November 2024 10:16 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/folksy-site-performance-and-status-update-november-2024/30215 "2024-11-08T10:16:05Z")
Hi all. James has written a blog post explaining the recent outages and errors we’ve seen on Folksy. As he explains in the article, we’re also going to be using the Folksy Status Blog again as a way to communicate issues… --- ## [Join our Shop Early for Christmas Event - this October 2024](https://talk.folksy.com/t/join-our-shop-early-for-christmas-event-this-october-2024/29256)
**Author:** [@folksycontent](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksycontent)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [26 September 2024 10:01 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/join-our-shop-early-for-christmas-event-this-october-2024/29256 "2024-09-26T10:01:37Z")
On Tuesday 1st October our ‘Shop Early For Christmas’ event will go live on Folksy. This year we’re going to run it throughout the whole of October. You don’t need to offer any discounts or promotions to take part. We’v… --- ## [Update to the Folksy Community Policy](https://talk.folksy.com/t/update-to-the-folksy-community-policy/29237)
**Author:** [@Folksyadmin](https://talk.folksy.com/u/Folksyadmin)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [24 September 2024 14:59 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/update-to-the-folksy-community-policy/29237 "2024-09-24T14:59:40Z")
We’ve been making some changes to our community policy to clarify the rules for our forum and to make it clearer what actions we’ll take if these rules are violated. This updated policy will apply from 30th September 202… --- ## [Any questions for the panellists in our 'Tips from Best-Selling Shops' webinar?](https://talk.folksy.com/t/any-questions-for-the-panellists-in-our-tips-from-best-selling-shops-webinar/29169)
**Author:** [@folksycontent](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksycontent)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [23 September 2024 09:20 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/any-questions-for-the-panellists-in-our-tips-from-best-selling-shops-webinar/29169 "2024-09-23T09:20:22Z")
Do you have any questions for our panellists in our upcoming ‘Tips from Best-Selling Shops’ webinar? What would you like to know? In the session at 11am on Monday 23rd September, James Green, Claire Gent and Maxine Prin… --- ## [July 2024 update](https://talk.folksy.com/t/july-2024-update/29027)
**Author:** [@folksycontent](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksycontent)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [8 August 2024 12:02 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/july-2024-update/29027 "2024-08-08T12:02:07Z")
As promised, here’s our monthly update for July 2024 - the second in new series of updates from James, pulling out key data and explaining what we’ve been working on at Folksy. We hope you find it useful and interesting. … --- ## [Free webinar today at 1pm - How to ditch the guilt, find hope & help the planet](https://talk.folksy.com/t/free-webinar-today-at-1pm-how-to-ditch-the-guilt-find-hope-help-the-planet/28883)
**Author:** [@folksycontent](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksycontent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 July 2024 08:41 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/free-webinar-today-at-1pm-how-to-ditch-the-guilt-find-hope-help-the-planet/28883 "2024-07-11T08:41:12Z")
Reminder! If you’re free this lunchtime, we have a free, uplifting webinar with for Folksy Plus members with Katie Treggiden at 1pm today. This session is about learning to release the pressure of striving for perfect s… --- ## ['Write a better product listing together' - free workshop tomorrow, 11am Wednesday 5th June](https://talk.folksy.com/t/write-a-better-product-listing-together-free-workshop-tomorrow-11am-wednesday-5th-june/28675)
**Author:** [@folksycontent](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksycontent)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [10 July 2024 06:20 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/write-a-better-product-listing-together-free-workshop-tomorrow-11am-wednesday-5th-june/28675 "2024-07-10T06:20:40Z")
Have you got a new product to list or would you like help optimising an existing listing? Join us tomorrow (Wed 5th June) at 11am ⁠in our product listing workshop to get together with other Folksy sellers and share ideas… --- ## [June 2024 Update](https://talk.folksy.com/t/june-2024-update/28870)
**Author:** [@folksycontent](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksycontent)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [9 July 2024 16:54 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/june-2024-update/28870 "2024-07-09T16:54:13Z")
In case you missed it in our Seller News & Tips newsletter, here’s an update about what’s been happening at Folksy recently - Folksy HQ Update - June 2024 | Folksy Blog We’ll try to do this every month so you can see ho… --- ## ['Get Ready for Small Bizmas' - Free workshops every day this week](https://talk.folksy.com/t/get-ready-for-small-bizmas-free-workshops-every-day-this-week/28862)
**Author:** [@folksycontent](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksycontent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 July 2024 08:12 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/get-ready-for-small-bizmas-free-workshops-every-day-this-week/28862 "2024-07-08T08:12:39Z")
All this week! Get Ready for Small Bizmas - Free workshops with Hobbycraft Plus Hi everyone. Hobbycraft Plus are putting on a free webinar every day this week designed to get artists, makers and small creative businesse… --- ## [Folksy Summer Exhibition 2024 - have you applied?](https://talk.folksy.com/t/folksy-summer-exhibition-2024-have-you-applied/28761)
**Author:** [@folksycontent](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksycontent)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [30 June 2024 11:24 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/folksy-summer-exhibition-2024-have-you-applied/28761 "2024-06-30T11:24:01Z")
Have you applied yet? Applications are open until the end of June - and as well as the chance of being featured in the exhibition, there are also some very special prizes on offer for the ‘Outstanding Piece Award’. You… --- ## [Stop Motion Workshop - tomorrow Tuesday 21 May, 12pm](https://talk.folksy.com/t/stop-motion-workshop-tomorrow-tuesday-21-may-12pm/28597)
**Author:** [@folksycontent](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksycontent)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [14 June 2024 11:48 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/stop-motion-workshop-tomorrow-tuesday-21-may-12pm/28597 "2024-06-14T11:48:30Z")
Our stop-motion workshop is happening tomorrow, Tuesday 21st May at 12pm, and we hope it’s going to be super inspiring, informative and loads of fun. It’s free for Folksy Plus members as part of the membership package … --- ## [Your feedback on our 'How to be seen in search results' webinar](https://talk.folksy.com/t/your-feedback-on-our-how-to-be-seen-in-search-results-webinar/28457)
**Author:** [@folksycontent](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksycontent)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [7 May 2024 17:30 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/your-feedback-on-our-how-to-be-seen-in-search-results-webinar/28457 "2024-05-07T17:30:59Z")
Hi everyone. We would be really grateful for your feedback on our latest webinar on “How to be seen in search results”. Did you find it useful? If you couldn’t join live, it’s now available for Folksy Plus members to wa… --- ## [Reminder: Join our webinar on How to Be Seen in Searches today at 11am](https://talk.folksy.com/t/reminder-join-our-webinar-on-how-to-be-seen-in-searches-today-at-11am/28435)
**Author:** [@folksycontent](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksycontent)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [24 April 2024 17:33 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/reminder-join-our-webinar-on-how-to-be-seen-in-searches-today-at-11am/28435 "2024-04-24T17:33:19Z")
REMINDER: This is happening this morning! Join us live today at 11am for your chance to ask questions or watch the replay in your own time. You don’t need to register in advance, just click the link in your Folksy Plus… --- ## [Register now for our free Email Marketing Workshop on Weds 13 March](https://talk.folksy.com/t/register-now-for-our-free-email-marketing-workshop-on-weds-13-march/27934)
**Author:** [@folksycontent](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksycontent)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [14 March 2024 20:15 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/register-now-for-our-free-email-marketing-workshop-on-weds-13-march/27934 "2024-03-14T20:15:40Z")
Next Wednesday 13th March from 1-2pm Patricia van den Akker of The Design Trust will be running a free webinar for Folksy Plus members on newsletters and email marketing. This will be a great opportunity to learn how yo… [Next page](https://talk.folksy.com/c/updates-announcements/30.md?page=1)