I know you dream of making extra money or starting a side hustle that supplements or even replaces your regular income or maybe you have a business and you are thinking of ways to reach more people. Esty is a good platform regardless of your current situation. Here are the 15 best Etsy business ideas that you can implement today and build a thriving Etsy business.

At the point of writing this post, I am in the process of building my Etsy store and it’s important to ask why Etsy.

  1. Esty is the no 1 marketplace for personalised and handmade items. Niche items
  2. It’s easy to use and setup
  3. Large customer base

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10 Etsy Stats

  • Etsy has 4.36 million active sellers.
  • Etsy has more than 81.9 million active buyers.
  • Etsy is a worldwide platform with sellers in 234 countries
  • 50% of Etsy shoppers indicated that shipping costs would influence their decision about whether or not to purchase a product.
  • The average conversion rate on Etsy is 1% to 3%
  • There are over 60 million products listed on Etsy
  • The top Etsy search and trend in 2020 overall was “personalized gift.
  • 61% of all sales on Etsy are made through mobile devices
  • On the Etsy marketplace, there are more than 50 categories
  • Etsy charges a 12–15% fee for each sale that comes from an ad that isn’t on the site.

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Etsy business ideas

There are a lot of Etsy shop ideas, whether you like DIY projects or not. In this post, we’ll look at some of the best Etsy business ideas.

15 Best Etsy Business Ideas

Personalized Jewellery

This is a great way to start an online business because people love handmade items, that are different from what they can buy in stores, so If making jewellery is one of your hobbies, you might want to open your own Etsy shop so you can sell your handmade products

Because Etsy is the No 1 marketplace for unique pieces with a wide variety to cater for everyone so there will always be a market for your ideas

Digital Art

Etsy is the place where most digital art sales and purchases happen.

This is becoming more popular because the artist doesn’t have to worry about shipping, and it’s much cheaper for buyers as they buy them as digital downloads 

Etsy has something for everyone, whether or not you think of yourself as an artist. For example, people buy wall art, inspirational quotes, graphics, unique home decor, botanical prints, nursery prints, and more every day.

Because the home decor market is so competitive, you should make sure that your art prints are unique and of high quality.

Stickers

This is a great idea for new sellers because stickers are easy to make and ship. You only have to make the sticker once, and then you can work with a print-on-demand service to print and ship the stickers to your customers.

Because we can put these stickers on things like phone cases, laptops, etc., your customer base is always growing and diverse.

Etsy business ideas

Notebook, Planners and Journal

Some of the best things to sell on Etsy are planners, notepads, trackers, and journals. You can easily start an Etsy business by selling these things on Etsy, and you don’t need to be an artist to make them.

Personalized Card

If you are like most people, you buy several cards every year. How many times have you gone to your local card store and looked for hours only to settle for something?

Why not start a business on Etsy that helps millions of people who celebrate every day? There are different kinds of cards you can create and with different personalization for example wedding invitations, baby showers, cards for the holiday season, a special day, birthday parties, etc. You can even do bespoke designs 

Craft Supplies

This is one of the most popular categories on Etsy, which makes sense since it’s a great place for people to buy and sell handmade items.

If you want to sell craft supplies, Here are some things that successful Etsy shops do to make a lot of money;

  • Buy in bulk
  • Get samples before you list on Etsy
  • Process orders quickly
  • Prepare ahead for the holiday seasons
Etsy business ideas

Vintage Items

Selling anything vintage, like clothes, jewellery, accessories, furniture, etc., is a big deal, and customers in this niche can pay top dollar for what they want.

Party Decoration

People want their special occasions, events and parties to be special and unique, so they look for party decorations, handmade items, party supplies, and games. You can start an Etsy business and sell personal and customised items for these events.

Accessories

One of the most popular things to sell on Etsy is clothing accessories, but you can also sell baby accessories, pet accessories, fashion accessories, office accessories, etc.

Homemade Bath and Beauty Products

The current trend shows that people prefer products made with natural ingredients instead of chemicals. This means that you can make some popular items like bath bombs, soaps, body lotion, face masks, bath salts, bubble baths, etc. in the comfort of your own kitchen and sell for a healthy profit margin.

These are products that you can easily sell in larger quantities to stores and small businesses in your area and directly to customers through an online marketplace like Etsy.

Custom T-shirt

Customized t-shirts are always needed, whether it’s for a corporate retreat or for someone to showcase their favourite quote. If you have experience with graphic design a custom t-shirt is one of the best ways to set up a new shop on Etsy.

Again, you can work with print-on-demand services to print and ship the designs that your customers choose

Etsy business ideas

Custom Bags/Tote

You can do the same thing with bags and tote bags as you did with t-shirts. Totes and bags are particularly good souvenirs.

Holiday Decoration

Everyone has some kind of holiday decoration on their list, so they will definitely be shopping on Etsy for these things.

Candles

Candles are a classic item that people always want to buy, whether they are scented or not Etsy is a great place to sell candles.

Making candles is easy, and there are many guides on how to do it on youtube.

Digital Downloads

This is my favourite thing to sell on Etsy because it’s passive, scalable, low cost, no shipping and If you set everything up right, you don’t have to worry about getting in touch with the customer.

People love to buy printables on Etsy they then either print at home or at a local print shop. Templates, spreadsheets, Canva templates, design templates for social media, ebooks, colouring books and so on are all examples of digital products.

So, there you go! The Best Etsy business ideas in high demand with a lot of potential customers and will definitely make you much money.

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