There's nothing I hate more than having to do anything to my website, but switching to Shopify has made things so much easier oml. I've really been enjoying this upgrading series, it's fun!
When I got Shopify, I didn't want to use their POS at first, but now I don't wanna use anything else. It keeps track of my sales everywhere and it calculates accurate taxes for me so I don't have to think about it no matter the city I'm in. I've also designed my Shopify based on how I like to shop. The only complaints I get really is from people who can't even be bothered to read a website. I'm looking forward to your finished upgraded website!
I feel u with the Etsy thing, it's crazy. I still need to use it because I do not make anywhere near enough money monthly to afford a website which sucks, but I am working on a website so it's ready for the future lmao. Writing this after your Etsy talk, I chose Shopify.. Lets see if that opinion changes at the end of this video aha!!
We have nothing in common like I’m not good and do not understand art and but I found you first when you posted about selling at conventions and has been following you since. I enjoy your videos and listening to you talk. All the best with the new website and shop😊Btw this thumbnail is so funny😂
Love how detailed you went with your analysis of both Squarespace and Shopify and I value your opinions on your findings of both! Knowing how vast the options are for page design on Squarespace have me strongly considering them and I wasn't considering them before. Thank you for your time and work that went into this, loving this series you're doing and love seeing the motivated energy about you.
I've never seen anyone do interviews with their customers for their site UX feedback but that's so smart!! the waterproof sticker and shop all situations are the ones I most relate to; sometimes I just want to get to one product type quickly, or I want to browse absolutely everything at once and avoid dealing with too-specific categories lol. great vid, feel like I learned a lot!!
I'm sure your new store website and the office are going to look amazing! Wishing you the best of luck and I hope to see more videos like this, good vibes :> ♥
You are so engaging and fun to watch! This was so informative and I hope Shopify watches it and sponsors you! I believe your research will help a lot of people make more informed decisions and help Shopify gain future businesses 👍🏼. I wanted to tell you that I was so happy that ‘fricken’ was the “F” word of choice in this video and I truly appreciate it. I wish you much success in your business re-boot, re-brand and re-vamp.
I use squarespace and it’s very simple to use but some of the features like shipping I’ve had trouble with because I have the business one not the commerce plan. I want to move to Shopify but it’s such a huge transition it feels like 😭💕
What I actually did for mine is through Square. I’m using the free version and linking it to my website which is actually through squarespace. Square’s fees are the same online and off. It was a little tricky but I was able to set up a commission (con sketch) page with a thing for the buyer to tell me what they want. There isa monthly sub version of square’s ecom but I’m blanking on how much that is. Square can also generate buttons you can paste onto your homepage.
I loved this video so much!! It was helpful for someone who's thinking of starting their own sticker business, so thank you :') Could you do a video on the logistics / legal stuff around how to set up your business? I'm thinking of starting a sole proprietorship but I see other ppl also do LLC. Also how do you set aside money for taxes, open up a business credit card for your expenses, how to do write-offs, or pay taxes throughout the year / at the end of the year? To me that's the most intimidating part about starting a small business, so any guidance would be soo appreciated
One reason an LLC is a good option is because it protects your personal assets. So if someone sues, (it could also be your manufacturer and you by default or whatever) the company is sued instead of you. There are also tax benefits as well.
Great video with a ton of useful info! I went through the exact same process months ago so it's really cool to see someone else dig up information and balance pros and cons of such a big decision. In the end I personally decided to stick with Etsy because of the exact reason you mentioned in your video, as in I'm only starting out, so it kinda makes no sense to pay monthly for a website as long as your profits don't cover those costs. That being said, I cannot wait to make the switch one of these days and will be looking back on this video when I do. Anyway, love this series and I'm excited to see your brand new website! Thanks for the video and keep up the great work! :)
Im not sure if you have ever done a video about how you market your products but was just curious if you would do one or consider it because I would love to know. I am not great at marketing but I was just curious where one would market stickers and a stationery shop. My audience is legit almost non existent but its because I SUCK at marketing lol
Thank you so much for going into depth in this vid! I've been debating which platform to use to start my website and this made the right choice for me clear 💖
This is random but You mentioned in other videos that you travel all over the us and canada for events. I would love to hear more about how you navigate the tax/ permissions to sell in other places as a small business. I want to do markets in canada but am having such a hard time finding info about how a small art biz would go about it
I made a shopify website and they had a 3 month discount of 1 dollar each month but I'm in month 2 and have no sales xD I really like your banner because it's clean but it can probably have sticker sheets that are featured every season.
I went onto your website and couldn’t find your Instagram, TikTok or uTube information or buttons. Other websites I’ve seen have the buttons somewhere on their pages. Usually at the bottom of every page. Maybe add that too so if someone found you via one they can find your others….
I really wish credit card charges weren't a thing. It makes shopping small business so much more difficult 😔 same with paying rent. Since I use a debit card I get charged an extra 20$ omg it's annoying. Lol. But hopefully once things start taking off again I'm gonna order from your shop! But for now I use my TH-cam premium to watch a video all the way through and hopefully that helps 😊
You may have mentioned this in previous videos that I missed, but do you have a background in UX Design? I'm currently transitioning into that field, so your video made me super excited!
There's nothing I hate more than having to do anything to my website, but switching to Shopify has made things so much easier oml. I've really been enjoying this upgrading series, it's fun!
When I got Shopify, I didn't want to use their POS at first, but now I don't wanna use anything else. It keeps track of my sales everywhere and it calculates accurate taxes for me so I don't have to think about it no matter the city I'm in. I've also designed my Shopify based on how I like to shop. The only complaints I get really is from people who can't even be bothered to read a website. I'm looking forward to your finished upgraded website!
Thank you for sharing this. I was wondering how taxes were handled. Will they do international too?
I feel u with the Etsy thing, it's crazy. I still need to use it because I do not make anywhere near enough money monthly to afford a website which sucks, but I am working on a website so it's ready for the future lmao. Writing this after your Etsy talk, I chose Shopify.. Lets see if that opinion changes at the end of this video aha!!
I am deffo gonna do shopify!!
Your thumbnail for this is literally everything 😂
OKAY THANK YOU FOR APPRECIATING LOL its not great for stats but i just think its funny so its not going anywhere lolol
We have nothing in common like I’m not good and do not understand art and but I found you first when you posted about selling at conventions and has been following you since. I enjoy your videos and listening to you talk. All the best with the new website and shop😊Btw this thumbnail is so funny😂
Love how detailed you went with your analysis of both Squarespace and Shopify and I value your opinions on your findings of both!
Knowing how vast the options are for page design on Squarespace have me strongly considering them and I wasn't considering them before.
Thank you for your time and work that went into this, loving this series you're doing and love seeing the motivated energy about you.
I've never seen anyone do interviews with their customers for their site UX feedback but that's so smart!! the waterproof sticker and shop all situations are the ones I most relate to; sometimes I just want to get to one product type quickly, or I want to browse absolutely everything at once and avoid dealing with too-specific categories lol. great vid, feel like I learned a lot!!
I'm sure your new store website and the office are going to look amazing!
Wishing you the best of luck and I hope to see more videos like this, good vibes :> ♥
Thank you so much! Can't wait to show you guys all the progress
You are so engaging and fun to watch! This was so informative and I hope Shopify watches it and sponsors you! I believe your research will help a lot of people make more informed decisions and help Shopify gain future businesses 👍🏼. I wanted to tell you that I was so happy that ‘fricken’ was the “F” word of choice in this video and I truly appreciate it. I wish you much success in your business re-boot, re-brand and re-vamp.
I use squarespace and it’s very simple to use but some of the features like shipping I’ve had trouble with because I have the business one not the commerce plan. I want to move to Shopify but it’s such a huge transition it feels like 😭💕
What I actually did for mine is through Square. I’m using the free version and linking it to my website which is actually through squarespace. Square’s fees are the same online and off. It was a little tricky but I was able to set up a commission (con sketch) page with a thing for the buyer to tell me what they want. There isa monthly sub version of square’s ecom but I’m blanking on how much that is. Square can also generate buttons you can paste onto your homepage.
I loved this video so much!! It was helpful for someone who's thinking of starting their own sticker business, so thank you :') Could you do a video on the logistics / legal stuff around how to set up your business? I'm thinking of starting a sole proprietorship but I see other ppl also do LLC. Also how do you set aside money for taxes, open up a business credit card for your expenses, how to do write-offs, or pay taxes throughout the year / at the end of the year? To me that's the most intimidating part about starting a small business, so any guidance would be soo appreciated
One reason an LLC is a good option is because it protects your personal assets. So if someone sues, (it could also be your manufacturer and you by default or whatever) the company is sued instead of you. There are also tax benefits as well.
Love love your process. It's not chaotic at all. It makes a lot of sense :)
This upgrade series is so interesting ! Great to have your thoughts and see your thinking process on the topic.
Great video with a ton of useful info! I went through the exact same process months ago so it's really cool to see someone else dig up information and balance pros and cons of such a big decision. In the end I personally decided to stick with Etsy because of the exact reason you mentioned in your video, as in I'm only starting out, so it kinda makes no sense to pay monthly for a website as long as your profits don't cover those costs. That being said, I cannot wait to make the switch one of these days and will be looking back on this video when I do. Anyway, love this series and I'm excited to see your brand new website! Thanks for the video and keep up the great work! :)
Im not sure if you have ever done a video about how you market your products but was just curious if you would do one or consider it because I would love to know. I am not great at marketing but I was just curious where one would market stickers and a stationery shop. My audience is legit almost non existent but its because I SUCK at marketing lol
Thank you so much for going into depth in this vid! I've been debating which platform to use to start my website and this made the right choice for me clear 💖
Just found you yesterday and I been watching you while I’m crochet
Ink since yesterday 🥰 love you content
Loving the art on your walls ❤
ahhhhh can you make a playlist with all the viseos so I can binge in order? XD (also love your stuff uwu
This is random but You mentioned in other videos that you travel all over the us and canada for events. I would love to hear more about how you navigate the tax/ permissions to sell in other places as a small business. I want to do markets in canada but am having such a hard time finding info about how a small art biz would go about it
thanks for sharing this! it was super helpful and you made it really easy to understand ♥
Julianne, you're too hard on yourself! Ive used your website before and its absolutely fine, functionally and aesthetically 😊 anyway, I love your art!
Fantastic video, you've got this ☺☺☺
That thumbnail is awesome 😂
I made a shopify website and they had a 3 month discount of 1 dollar each month but I'm in month 2 and have no sales xD I really like your banner because it's clean but it can probably have sticker sheets that are featured every season.
I went onto your website and couldn’t find your Instagram, TikTok or uTube information or buttons. Other websites I’ve seen have the buttons somewhere on their pages. Usually at the bottom of every page. Maybe add that too so if someone found you via one they can find your others….
I really wish credit card charges weren't a thing. It makes shopping small business so much more difficult 😔 same with paying rent. Since I use a debit card I get charged an extra 20$ omg it's annoying. Lol. But hopefully once things start taking off again I'm gonna order from your shop! But for now I use my TH-cam premium to watch a video all the way through and hopefully that helps 😊
what are your thoughts on using big cartel vs square space
Nice one for this info & your video, subscribe off seeing this.... your doing great btw
You may have mentioned this in previous videos that I missed, but do you have a background in UX Design? I'm currently transitioning into that field, so your video made me super excited!
I do! User research fundamentals come in handy all the time in my work :)
Love this helpful content!!! Trying to expand my e-commerce. Also.. somehow Etsy is sponsored under this video 😂
Omg the audacity LOLOL
If I wanna showcase some of my art too so people know what to expect of my stickers, is wix good?
The thumbnail lmao 😂
is there any free option?
Big Cartel has a free plan but it only allows up to 5 listings. But the next one up is only $15/mo and allows 50 listings!
Oh you are not out here telling artists to use AI. bye.
Wait when did I say use ai to make art?