And most craft and party supplies will ... a secure moat around its business through its handmade, human commerce business model. Regrettably, Etsy let that slip to become more like Amazon ...

If you like shopping online, then you've almost definitely heard of Etsy. The retailer sells a range of items, from handmade crafts to vintage furniture to downloadable games in PDF format.

Since its launch date in 2005, Etsy has become a well-known, respected, and hugely popular platform for creatives to share their handmade or vintage items with the world. Accommodating products that ...

Crochet's Resurgence in the Handmade Market Once considered a traditional craft, crochet has become a modern favorite in the world of e-commerce. Platforms like Etsy have reported billions in ...

Etsy was founded as a marketplace for handmade goods, but you can also sell vintage items, craft supplies and digital items on the website. Running a successful Etsy business involves selecting ...

Rather than selling brand names on Amazon, I saw a big opportunity with personalized gifts on Etsy. From wood crafts to embroidery, I was open to starting an Etsy store for anything, and I was ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ashley Bostwick, a 34-year-old Etsy seller. Since starting her Etsy shop, Wander and Lust Jewelry, in 2014, she's made $1.9 million in sales ...