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Asking yourself where to list your handmade items? What sites have the most traffic? Which sites have increased their traffic? Which sites have decreased over the last several months?

I’ve updated my list.

You’ll note that I’ve added several new sites this iteration, including Meylah.com, cargoh.com, boocoo.com and efreeme. Any I’ve missed?

Where to sell handmade online?

Etsy vs artfire?

Etsy vs zibbet?

Here are the top 10 according to Compete.com’s metrics:

You can see the entire HUGE list at the links above.

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I’ve updated my list of places to sell your handmade goods online using traffic numbers
from Compete.com to rank the available options. (Just in time for holiday shopping)

The top ten don’t move around much, and I’ve listed them below.  To view the entire list,
please visit this blog post for the most updated numbers:  “Where to sell handmade
online, ranked by site traffic”

An M means millions and a k is thousands. (4M is 4,000,000 and 4k is 4,000.)

This list is sorted from most to least trafficked. The LOWER the Rank number the HIGHER
the number of visitors a site receives. LOWER numbers are BETTER.

Does more traffic mean more sales? Maybe, but don’t rely on a site’s traffic numbers as
your only criteria. Larger site traffic does not necessarily equate to more sales.

Do your homework: visit site forums, google for feedback, look at site traffic trends, read user
blogs, ask user opinions, and ask lots and lots of questions.

Note: Some of the sites listed allow vendors to sell both commercial AND handmade products. Also, sites that have moved more than 3 slots since the last review are highlighted in red text.

Updated June 30, 2010

The list of sites to sell handmade, artisan goods has been updated with new traffic numbers.  The LOWER the rank number the HIGHER the number of visitors a site receives.  LOWER numbers are BETTER.

I ‘ve listed the top ten sites by traffic below. You can view the entire list at Where to Sell Handmade Online

Does more traffic mean more sales? Maybe, but it’s not a given that larger traffic numbers equate to larger sales revenues for a site’s member sellers. Do your homework: visit site forums, Google for feedback and user opinions, ask questions.

You can view the entire list at Where to Sell Handmade Online

Zibbet.com is offering sellers a LIFETIME Premium Account for just $120 USD.  One flat fee to sell on Zibbet; forever. No additional fees to pay; EVER. However, there is a catch. (You knew there would be, right? )

This is a limited time offer only. There are only 50 left at the $120 price. Once they are sold, the price will increase by $10 for the next 50 accounts sold. Jonathan Peacock, CEO of Zibbet says “they have proven VERY popular, with 150 Lifetime accounts sold in just 10 days.” Premium sellers will have access to all current and future ‘Premium only’ features on the site.

Jonathan also says that for those wishing to participate, “we’re building an ‘easy payment plan’ option where sellers will be able to pay in 3 installments. This was requested by a number of people and should be ready sometime in the next 24-48 hours”

This special promotion will end on Christmas Day.You can find out more info by visiting: Zibbet’s Lifetime Premium Account 

You can find more information about Zibbet at the Simply Shiny profile: Where to sell handmade: Zibbet . You can also find Zibbet’s current traffic ranking on my Where to sell handmade list

Do you sell on Zibbet.com? What do you think so far?

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Artfire has launched some really great seller functionality of late including:

Artfire ROCKS! If you haven’t opened your Studio at the site yet, you should REALLY check it out – and tell them ShinyAdornments sent you

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In a previous post, I provided a list of selling venues for artists, artisans and artisan crafters. This week I’m profiling another of those sites on my blog.

What is the site name and where can artisan sellers find you?
The site name is Twolia.com. We are continuing to expand our presence in  social media networks and a multitude of related industries such as, music, film, online shopping, and entertainment. Extensive advertising campaignsnews releases channeled through PRWeb &  PRNewswire; and an increasing audience on MySpace, Twitter, & Facebook allow us to reach our target audience, i.e. artisan sellers such as your readers.

Twitter: TwoliaOnline
Facebook: Twolia

Tell us a little about your site’s history. What are its origins?
There is no community for women entrepreneurs and artisans. Twolia is the brainchild of company founder & CEO, Donna Meté and is the culmination of several years work filling a void and building an exciting destination that appeals to the thriving and innovative community of women artists and entrepreneurs.

THE TWOLIA TEAM

Donna Meté, Founder and CEO of Twolia, Inc. Donna launched her entrepreneurial career over 25 years ago. She founded one of the fastest growing, privately-held conference organizations within the U.S., and produced and sold the world’s largest tradeshow on Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods to New Hope Natural Media, a division of Penton Publishing. Donna’s previous company identified major industry trends impacting businesses from around the world.  Her team produced hundreds of events enabling CEO’s and Business Development executives to effectively formulate and execute their game plans.

Donna produced a ground-breaking 13-week WebTV series exploring our thoughts, assumptions and trepidations surrounding human sexuality.  The series is scheduled to air in late 2009.  She is also co-producing a provocative documentary entitled “Stock Shock!” with Mohr Productions.  STOCK SHOCK!  tells the story of the rescue of SiriusXM, the plight of its committed shareholders and Wall Street market manipulations which may have contributed to the recent plunge of the stock market.  Stock Shock! is scheduled to air in June 2009.  She is the author and publisher of the book “On the Mend”.  A self-help survival guide for women healing a broken heart.  On the Mend is scheduled to be released this summer.

Donna’s expertise includes Trend Spotting, Marketing, Business Development, Operations and Start-ups.  Her passions include music, film, entrepreneurship, human and animal rights, and quantum physics.

Loren Larsen is an attorney, filmmaker and consultant. She began practicing law in 2002 in Chicago and moved to New York City in 2004 to continue her practice in commercial litigation and entertainment law. In 2004 Loren produced the feature documentary, Swing State Ohio, which was released and screened throughout the country in 2005 and 2006. In 2007 she shifted from formal law practice to consulting, working on such successful startups as Organicgreenmommy.com as well as Call2Action.com. Loren is thrilled to now be with Twolia, a “vibrant, modern and long-awaited destination site for women.” She lives in Boston with her husband, John.

Debralee Merchant has worked in advertising, conference and trade show planning and most recently graduated with a BS in Business Marketing with a focus in Internet Marketing, Business Administration, and Public Relations. She had been the Director of Sales & Marketing for a company founded 15 years ago by Twolia’s CEO, Donna Meté and is now heading up Operations initiatives within Twolia.

What is your plan for the site? What are your goals?
To ensure Twolia is, and will always be, the definitive site for filmmakers, independent musicians, actors, entrepreneurs, and creative women seeking a platform for their many talents. Launching this site has given Twolia an edge in the online social network community, as it is the first website of its kind designed specifically to permit women to actively participate in all of its entertainment features. Twolia encourages women to present their talents, expertise, and merchandise to an audience eager for a new online experience. Twolia provides a personalized online sales and marketing platform, along with fully supported transaction processing to enable women to promote, sell, and distribute their products anywhere in the world.

Who is your target seller audience?
Women entrepreneurs, artisans, independent female musicians and filmmakers.

Who is your target buyer audience? How will you drive buyers to your venue?
Twolia is open to men and women from around the world. Extensive advertising campaigns; news releases channeled through PRWeb &  PRNewswire; and an increasing audience on MySpace, Twitter, & Facebook allow us to reach our target audience, i.e. artisan sellers such as your readers.

Is this an international, domestic US, Far East or European focused site?
It is an international focused site.

What differentiates this venue from other online selling venues? Why should artisan sellers consider utilizing this site as a resource instead of other, older sites or their own sites?
Twolia provides a variety of entertainment options and is an interactive site. We combine the  business models of several successful online companies and provide not just shopping, but entertainment to round out the members experience. Twolia is unique in that it is specifically for women entrepreneurism and artisans.

How have your structured your seller pricing?
Opening a store is free. Listing products to sell costs .20 per listed item quantity. Pink purse x 5 quantity in stock = $1.00 listing fee for 4 months. A 3.5% commission fee is charged on each item purchase and does not include shipping costs. Sellers should open a store front and list items on Twolia. Linking to another online store without listing items on Twolia is frowned upon.

What else should we know?
Come visit and join Twolia.

Artfire has launched some really great seller functionality of late including:

Artfire ROCKS! If you haven’t opened your Studio at the site yet, you should REALLY check it out – and tell them ShinyAdornments sent you

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Artfire has launched some really great seller functionality of late including:

Artfire ROCKS! If you haven’t opened your Studio at the site yet, you should REALLY check it out – and tell them ShinyAdornments sent you

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