I’m in need of some fun.
If you are too, then I have a little something up my bright pink sleeve today.
Instead of the normal weekly video {don’t pout–it’ll be back next week}, I’ve got a giveaway that I’m super excited about. Stephanie from Fairground Media contacted me about a plugin she created that you’re gonna love. Well, you’re gonna love it if you have an Etsy shop and a WordPress site. It’s called Etsy Pro, and I think it’s pretty dag on cool.
It’s the first one I’ve seen that easily embeds your Etsy shop onto your WordPress site and allows shoppers on your site to look at individual products {in a very attractive way} without directing them to your actual Etsy shop until it’s time for the sale. And, seriously, you do NOT need to be super tech-savvy for this one. You can set it up in under 5 minutes. Don’t believe me? Scroll down to the video on this page and watch.
Why is this a big deal?
Shoppers get EASILY distracted by all the shiny buttons on Etsy and before they know it, they’ve clicked off of your handmade body scrub and are now shopping for ceramics. If you can keep people on your site longer, you’ll get closer to landing that sale. That’s why this plugin rules. {I don’t think I’ve said “rules” in that context since middle school. NERD alert.}
I haven’t been able to try it out personally because I don’t have an active Etsy site, but Stephanie did point me to Elle and Bean who are using it. {Check it out! It looks great!} You can also see the live demo here.
If you’re thinking, I want THAT {and you have an Etsy shop and WordPress blog/site}, simply tell us what your Etsy shop is all about in one to two sentences in the comments below and you’ll be entered. Make sure you use your correct email address when leaving your comment, so Stephanie and I can get you the plugin if you’re chosen.
Oh – I love it! Got to have it! What a fantastic getaway. My shop is called Dainty Daffodil (http://www.etsy.com/shop/daintydaffodilshop). I sell super sweet custom baby blankets made. I have some pre-made blankets available, but primarily do custom blankets so they match baby’s nursery. I’m also starting to create my very own fabric which will also be added to the shop soon!
That’s a really great idea! I like the idea of directing people to your site instead of Etsy.
Oh, and my Etsy shop – http://www.etsy.com/shop/supersweetlife – is all about getting organized with beautiful labels and fun printable organizers.
I would love this plugin! My shop has collage kits, artwork, and vintage ephemera.
Hi! This looks great! We are in the process of 1) updating our website and we’d love to be able to use this to link to our etsy page/sell our goods right on our site. how perfect! 2) we create letterpress cards and invitations. We are in the process of revamping all of our lines and adding to our selection – big time. We just got a new Chandler & Price letterpress will be cranking up the volume on production! http://www.etsy.com/shop/ingeniouslycreated
Ooooh! I will buy that now! It looks great! My shop purplepeacockjewels is a place where you can find beautiful handcrafted jewelry to adorn your inner goddess 🙂
Oh wow, how fantastic! I sell handmade journals for the creative soul. Every journal is unique and filled with the best paper for writers and artists: http://www.etsy.com/shop/caterpillardays
Thanks for the giveaway!
I have a super sassy flounce apron pattern that I sell on Etsy and am working on another one which will also include a child sized for a Mommy and Me set. Sounds like this is just what I need!!! Ok, maybe just want..but it is pretty darn close to a need!
thanks!
I have two etsy sites: Kate and Moose and Ruivo Armadillo. Both are jewelry sites where one specializes in custom Scrabble pendants and the other in paper and pearl. Color is a strong theme thru both and I would LOVE this plug-in as the biggest part of my .com that isn’t done is my SHOP.
Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh!!! I was literally just filling out the website worksheet for B-School earlier this week and on my wishlist I had a way to seemlessly embed Etsy onto my WordPress blog. You ladies READ MY MIND! I thought it was just a dream! SO excited!! 🙂 *happy dance*
Well, my business is not technically up and running yet but I DO technically have an Etsy shop and WordPress blog…just not really active yet. My business is called HTiques, which is the address for both the Etsy and WordPress blogs as well. Short and sweet, I find fun and beautiful vintage/retro items and either find someone to re-love them as is or I personally re-vive them (a.k.a. up-cycle unwanted items or items that need some love) and find a new home for them in their revamped or re-inspired awesomeness.
OH MY GOSH!! I am so going to have to get this, I haven’t even looked at the price yet but I have already decided I can’t live without this! It will solve so many issues I have been having! I really need a bit of a boost at the moment.
My Etsy shop features my handmade jewellery https://www.etsy.com/shop/brilliantbeadsbling I am off to see if I can afford it now, don’t think I can wait 🙂
Oh my I clicked through to Elle and Bean and the plug in looks wonderful! I have a word press blog and an Etsy shop. My blog features lifestyle and decorating trends. In my Etsy shop I make paper party and wedding supplies. I make everything from place cards, to banners, confetti and cake toppers.
Timing of this post is so right as I created my site just last weekend and was struggling to get the shop up! So thanks for telling about this plugin, it looks great and just what I need.
My blog is about custom spinning (in Finnish) and my Etsy shop is http://www.etsy.com/shop/merinelle.
This is brilliant! I mostly focus on my Etsy shop and this would be great to add to my WordPress site (and probably get me to blog more often!).
My Etsy shop is all about vintage inspired goods for your modern life. I use a lot of vintage materials as well as other recycled/remnant fabrics to create fresh modern pieces.
wow! love this! my etsy shop is http://www.etsy.com/shop/elisaann it’s all about bringing nature inside the home to encourage the viewer to relax and find balance in their life.
It’s fabulous, here’s mine, I couldn’t wait 🙂
http://brilliantbeadsandbling.com/shop
I don’t seem to have the full page option but it still looks great, I will put it in sections later tonight
Thanks so much April for sharing this with us!
Well done Stephanie, it’s such a great idea!
It’s georgeous! 🙂
Thanks so much April! What an amazing find!!!!
I literally just started re-doing my wordpress site last night and the e-commerce plugins available just weren’t doing it for me. This is AMAZING!
My etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/MelbourneSkincareCo is all about handmade sustainable living. Handmade natural skincare aimed at making your whole family’s skin the healthiest and softest it can be.
Sarah
This is awesome! What an amazing plugin!
My Etsy shop is all about nurturing children’s imagination and creativity through hand-made eco-friendly toys and honouring their inner artist by bringing their drawings to life! https://www.etsy.com/shop/artisaninthewoods
I don’t have an Etsy shop, but I’ll be adding this to my list of plugins to keep in mind for my web design clients that DO have Etsy shops. How very cool!! This is what I love most about WordPress…so many options to easily add functionality for whatever business you are running. Wonderful!
Brilliant! I am getting ready to upgrade my wordpress blog to a full site and this would be a perfect addition! My shop is all about art for the modern romantic. I am a fine art photographer and I offer prints as well as fine art coasters and beautiful photo jewelry. https://www.etsy.com/shop/ErinBphoto?ref=si_shop
I’m new to Etsy and blogging and need all the help I can get! This would be wonderful. My Etsy shop, Aura Verde, http://www.etsy.com/shop/AuraVerde features jewelry made from recycled materials. At this time, the jewelry featured only contains recycled paper and fabric, but as I grow I want to expand into using other materials.
Thanks for the giveaway!
I do have an Etsy shop that features my mixed media art quilts.
I don’t have wordpress, I have blogger, but this might make me convert.
Very awesome plugin! Do you know if it works with WordPress.com or only wordpress.org?
Hmmmmm…I’m not completely sure. Do you have the capability to add plugins to your WordPress.com site?
Hmmm… maybe not. Looks like I can only purchase plugins from WordPress.com. Nevermind. I could install this on my WordPress.org site, though I would prefer something for my .com. Ah, well.
Well, I don’t have an Etsy shop any more, but once I get into illustration, I may be opening it up again. In that case, my shop will contain handmade buttons and children’s illustration art prints. 🙂
Thank you so much for posting this!
I was contemplating a shop, woocommerce was giving me grief, I was thinking of maybe going back to shopify e-commerce and linking from my site, etc. This will be perfect! Thank you so much for giving me the answers I need! I am going to buy it right away and I am sure it will be perfect.
Big hugs!
What will they think of next! This is incredible and I would love to win this. My etsy shop called lil’things by nadya https://www.etsy.com/shop/lilthingsbynadya and I create mixed-media canvases.
Oooh, what a lovely giveaway!! I want to win!!!! PICK ME!! 🙂 hehe
My etsy shop (http://www.kdclayandmore.etsy.com) is KD Clay and More. I make + sell handmade polymer clay jewelry, and a few other things too. My desire is to provide finely handcrafted items while promising excellent customer service that can’t always be found in the handcrafted world. Original handmade pieces with peace of mind–if you will.
Hey Kayla!
Totally LOVE your ‘click for awesome’ but where can I put my email address to subscribe?
Look forward to following your blog lady!
Sarah
Hi Sarah!!
Thanks so much! I’m so glad to hear your kind comments and I’m always glad to hear feedback.
I have been in need of giving my blog an overall facelift and apparently there were a few unknown issues hanging out over there too. I think I’ve got the subscribe issue resolved (at least on that page ;))
Thanks for pointing it out! I’m looking forward to having you as a follower soon! Enjoy the little makeover that just happened over on my page!
Kayla
What a fabulous idea. I’ve had my Stay shop for almost 2 years but have not really worked at it. I also have a full time day job. This year I have decided to really get my shop off the ground. My hope is to quit my day job. I’ve just stated blogging and would love to add this to it. http://www.katydshandmade.stay.com. http://www.katydshandmade.wordpress.com.
Looks great!! My shop has hand embroidered hoop art and custom made personalized hoops too!
That’s the most brilliant and useful plugin I’ve seen related to Etsy… and exactly what I was searching for 🙂 It will save me a lot of time by making all my creations available without having to repost every single item individually on my website. That’s absolutely awesome!
You’re right April, it rulessss!
My Etsy shop offers beaded jewelry and polymer clay ornaments (https://www.etsy.com/shop/StudioMilika ). Each jewelry piece is a unique creation, as I only make one of each. I also love when people make special requests!
This plugin comes at the perfect time, as I’m actually in the midst of redoing my whole wordpress-based website. Thanks for the giveaway and best of luck to everyone 🙂
Celine
Ohh! I’m getting ready to open my shop and this would be PERFECT! What a great plug-in and giveaway. 🙂
Oooo I would love to have that on my website!!
Here is my etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StoneCrowDesigns
Stone Crow Designs is an eco-friendly women’s wear and accessory line that is fashion forward, classically modern with a touch of social responsibility.
Yes, yes and yes!! I am building a new WordPress site as we speak and I didn’t even realize this was an option, I must have it! My etsy shop is http:// http://www.flygirlpremier.etsy.com and I make modern, water-resistant, sporty bags for moms. Thanks for highlighting this plug-in!
Oh I just saw the update at the end of your post! Yayyyy! I’m so happy I won! It will be very useful and a real time saver! Thanks to you and Stephanie Peterson @fairgroundmedia for making this happen, you girls are the best!
Hi April, I wanted to circle back around to this post and let you (and anyone else on the fence) know that I purchased the plug-in for my shop. It’s perfect. Super easy to install. It’s worth every penny. In hindsight, I would pay double for this beauty. In about 5 minutes, I had my Etsy shop on my personal blog. I didn’t even have to read directions. 🙂
So, thanks for introducing me to this plug-in. That’s all.
YAY!!! So glad to hear it, Taynia! 🙂 Thanks for sharing your experience.
Taynia, this comment makes my day! Thanks so much for coming back here with your review.
I just checked out your blog and geez, that tagline cracked me right up. 🙂 My husband and I are actually hoping to do the same thing as you are now– work up the money to both take a good chunk of time “off.” It’s an amazing feeling to even be earning up that option right now, so I’m glad you’re out there inspiring others to go for it too.
Anyways, I’m so happy my plugin could make your life that much easier! 🙂 Would you mind if I quoted you as a testimonial?
Hi Stephanie. You bet you can use this as a testimonial. And so glad my site is an inspiration. This has been the best year of my life!