I like Etsy a lot, but get really overwhelmed when searching! Currently, I'm looking for some prints/decor for our baby boy's nursery and every time I search, it comes up with like 50 pages and I get overwhelmed!
Any suggestions on how to search more efficiently on Etsy?
GOLD / wonderful grape / 20289 posts
Hmmm..... maybe people can recommend sellers that they know are good for you. I also get overwhelmed with Etsy. I can't just browse, I have to know exactly what I want.
bananas / 9357 posts
I find it really hard to search and browse Etsy. I usually find shops I like by reading people's blogs. What kind of prints are you in search of?
grapefruit / 4049 posts
I have noticed this recently... I think etsy has grown so much that the number of sellers has really exploded as of late and it does make it harder to find things that suit one's taste! I guess maybe adding specific descriptions to your search terms might help?
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
Seriously, I can hardly ever just browse. I usually rely on recos, treasury lists, etc.
hostess / wonderful grape / 20803 posts
@mrskc: I have been looking for some fish/fishing/boat prints - you would think it would be easy enough, but I'm stumped! The room is a tan color with dark furniture and his bedding is light blue/light brown as is most other decor in the room. I'll keep hunting!
admin / watermelon / 14210 posts
how about searching for boat print or fishing print on pinterest instead? many of the ones that pop up are probably for sale on etsy.
hostess / wonderful grape / 20803 posts
@Mrs. Bee: Good idea! If you can believe it, I JUST requested a pinterest invite today and am on a "waiting list"?! I knew that once I joined pinterest, I would spend too much time there so have been holding off : )
grapefruit / 4056 posts
I am not very efficient ... when I search I just plow through hundreds of listings until I find what I am looking for.
admin / watermelon / 14210 posts
@winniebee: if you want an invite, just let me know! i'll send you one!
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
@winniebee:
Oh geez. All your bedrest boredom problems have been solved. Pinterest will occupy you for hours....
bananas / 9357 posts
@winniebee: I just looked through my favorites and here are a couple of shops that might have something you're interested in. I'm not sure your taste in art, but maybe you'll find something.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/studiotuesday
http://www.etsy.com/listing/55108410/all-that-we-will-ever-need-fine-art
Not really fish/boat themed but I think really cute for a nursery: http://www.etsy.com/shop/sarahjanestudios
hostess / wonderful grape / 20803 posts
@mrskc: Cool thank you!
@Mrs. Bee: Thanks so much for the tip on Pinterest.....have already found a few things I like ; )
@regberadaisy: Um, yeaaaah, I think I could spend all day on it today!
GOLD / pomelo / 5167 posts
Here are a few links
http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-baby-anything-related-etsy-shops
You could always check in my favorites too.
http://www.etsy.com/people/blushink/favorites?type=shops
I find adding friends to my circles helps me find shops I would never know about.
GOLD / pomelo / 5167 posts
@winniebee: Anytime! (I'm clearly no pro... seeing I wrote an Etsy related post yesterday, but I like sharing the info others shared with me!
persimmon / 1453 posts
I'm with you, @winniebee! I was just on Etsy the other day and kept falling down rabbit holes!
Imagine if they came up with a hybrid of Etsy and Pinterest. They could call it Pestery!
grapefruit / 4187 posts
I totally get overwhelmed on Etsy too! There is so much to sort through and the search function is not very high tech. I was looking for a chandelier the other day and got a ton of results but coudln't filter them down to a useful search result. Finally I just gave up!
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