What is Esty Platform? Esty Platform Review, Features

Esty is a global marketplace for unique and creative merchandise.

About Etsy Platform

Etsy is the largest website in the United States that sells handmade crafts. It has gathered a large number of influential and appealing handmade art designers. On Etsy, you can find handmade gifts, vintage and popular clothing, unique jewelry, etc.

Etsy is an online store platform that focuses on the sale of handmade products. It has been compared to eBay, Amazon and "grandmother's basement collection" by the New York Times.

In March 2015, Etsy, an e-commerce company for vintage and creative products, released its S-1 registration statement, launching its IPO process with plans to raise $100 million.

On April 11, 2022, Etsy increased its commission rate for each transaction from 5% to 6.5%.

Six major functions of Esty platform

1. Forum: Forum has become a standard feature of almost all community websites today, allowing users to conduct online discussions around specific topics.

2. Laboratory: The virtual laboratory is an online classroom set up by Etsy for users, and it is also a new way of learning and socializing.

3. Chat Room: Etsy not only has multiple public chat rooms on its website, but also allows users to create their own chat rooms and set password protection.

4. Group: Etsy’s online group function provides a high degree of freedom, allowing initiators to set their own topics and provide necessary resource support for group promotion.

5. Widgets: Widgets have become the standard configuration for viral marketing in online communities today, and Etsy is no exception.

6. Blog: The website component that has contributed the most to the development of Etsy is Etsy's blog The Storque. The Storque is different from the official blog of a general company. It is not a mouthpiece for Etsy's internal views, but more like a handicraft magazine for the Etsy community.

The process of opening a store on Esty platform

Step 1: Log in to Etsy’s official website http://www.etsy.com/ and click “sell on Etsy” in the upper right corner to enter a new page. Click “Open an Etsy Shop” to enter the registration page.

Step 2: Enter the registration page (as shown below), fill in the relevant information, and click "Register" to submit.

Step 3: Check the seller's email and click Confirm: The seller should see a confirmation email to [email protected] within a few minutes.

Step 4: Log in to the seller's Etsy account: Go to http://www.etsy.com and click "Log In" at the top of the site.

Step 5: Select Language: 1. Click "Yes" by default to proceed to the next page. 2. If you want to be listed in the seller's listing, select the seller's preferred language and currency.

Step 6: Edit your store.

Step 7: Select the seller's preferred payment method.

Step 8: Billing: Almost done! Enter the seller's billing information and a valid credit card.

Step 9: Open your store: When the seller completes all the sections, click on Open online store.

Esty platform entry conditions

1) Requirements for opening a store in China:

1. Outlook, Gmail and other mailboxes.

2. Receiving account number.

3. Your product pictures and descriptions.

4. Dual currency credit cards, VISA and Master Card, etc.

2) US store requirements:

1. Overseas mailbox.

2. Bank of America card.

3. US (dual currency) credit card.

4. US address, US SSN, and US IP environment.

5. Product pictures (must be unique).