Just wanted to say hello, I am new to Folksy just spent most of the day opening my shop ( my eyes are hurting now !! )
I would really appreciated any feedback Good or Bad ( be gentle though )
I have been making plaques and signs for about 1.5 years now with some success, usually around special occasions Xmas , mothers day etc. But looking to make it a year round venture to fit around kids / school runs etc.
I know there are lots of people doing the same, but nothing ventured nothing gained I guess
I am really liking a lot of the things for sale on here and like that it is UK based.
I did notice one thing that you might wish to change in your listings as Shabby Chic has been Trademark by the person who first coined the phrase and she does go after people who use her trademarked phrase.
You might want to look at your titles and check they have the words in them that a potential customer might type into a search box/engine when look for plaques.
Thank you for that, I didn’t realise that about the Shabby chic thing, I think I will remove it then, thank you.
I found that did work when I was selling on ebay as I think people search that phrase.
Its hard to think of titles which might get peoples attention , especially when a lot of my plaques can be for anyone,
I’ll keep plugging away
Thanks again
Nicola x
You have planned it really well and the photos are great. It makes mine look at bit bare! I am in the process of taking photos and putting them up today…it is harder work than people think!
I am new to the forums but it is nice to see how others are thinking about their shops.
Hi Catherine, Thank you for lovely feedback, Yes your right it is amazing how much time and effort it takes to set up a simple shop, I’ve been at it all day, (headache now )
Your shop looks good too, I really like the banner , very in keeping with your items which are great by the way, a really unique idea I haven’t seen before
Good luck with it,
Take care
Nicola x
I think your items just look lovely!!!.. your description and pictures are fine!..you make beautiful crafts!!.. This is a humble opinion, I am new to Folsky and I am learning too