Folksy Hour Topics in 2015
In 2015 we launched #folksyhour as a weekly informal chat on Twitter, where makers and sellers could come together to share their experiences, swap tips and pick up advice. Since then we’ve covered so many topics that we thought it would be useful to compile an archive of everything discussed and related blog posts that you can refer to if you sell craft online. In this post you’ll find all the topics we discussed during 2015.
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Copper Bird Necklace in main image by The Little Red Hen Handmade Jewellery
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#folksyhour topics and related blog posts – 2015
How to catch last-minute Christmas shoppers
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Related blog post: How to get your shop ready for the Christmas rush
Creating graphics and shareable images for your online shop
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How to do Black Friday as an independent seller
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How to give your Christmas sales an extra push
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Related blog post: How to sell more at Christmas
Keywords: what are they and which ones should you be using in your shop?
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Related blog post: Top 5 SEO do’s and don’ts for craft sellers
How to get more favourites and shop followers
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Related blog post: How to get more followers and favourites in your shop
How to make the most of Halloween
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How do you package your handmade products?
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Related blog post: Selling craft online – 8 things to get right
Creating great product photographs for your Folksy shop
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Related blog post: Selling craft online – how to take better photographs
GUEST EXPERTS – How can you get more press?
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Related blog post: 15 Ways to get your work featured in magazines and on blogs
The best blogs and magazines for designers and makers
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Related blog post: Must -read lifestyle magazines for designers and makers
Custom orders and personalisation
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Related blog post: A complete guide to selling custom orders and personalised gifts online
Why being niche is important for your business
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Related blog post: How to find your niche
GUEST EXPERTS – Top tips for selling at craft fairs
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Related blog post: The essential craft fair checklist featuring tips from Crafty Fox Market and Craftacular
What makes a good craft fair?
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Related blog posts: Craft Fair Reviews
Can free postage boost your sales
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Related blog post: Should you offer free delivery?
GUEST EXPERTS – How to use hashtags
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Related blog post: How to use hashtags on Instagram
How to run a successful promotion
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Related blog post: Running a sale – how to use discount codes effectively
How to make the most of quiet times in your shop
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How to write good product descriptions
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Related blog post: How to write a good product description
GUEST EXPERTS – How can you manage your time more effectively?
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Related blog post: Time management tips
Blogging: how a blog can help your craft business
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Related blog post: How your blog can work as a marketing tool for your business
How can Facebook boost your online craft business?
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Related blog post: How to use Facebook adverts to boost your craft business
Related blog post: How one designer used Facebook to become a bestseller
What’s the best way to learn a craft?
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GUEST EXPERTS – SEO for your online shop
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Related blog post: SEO tips
Creative surroundings
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How can collaboration boost your business?
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Related blog post: How collaboration can help grow your business
What would you say to someone thinking of selling their work?
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Related blog post: Thinking about selling your work online? Folksy sellers share their tips
Craft Heroes and Villains
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Related blog post: Who are the heroes and villains of craft?
GUEST EXPERTS – Pinterest tips for designers, makers and crafters
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Related blog post: How Pinterest can help your craft and design business
Related blog post: Top 10 tips for Pinterest
What would you do if money was no object
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Postage advice for online sellers
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Related blog post: Everything you need to know about postage for your online shop
GUEST EXPERTS – Copyright advice for designers
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Related blog post: Three experts answer your copyright questions
How to be original
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GUEST EXPERTS – How to take better product shots
Related blog post: Top photography tips from professional photographers
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