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Tools I use to improve my Etsy shop and an offer to help you get started!

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Here are some tools that I personally use to run my e-commerce shop. From design and SEO to photography and marketing, these selections cover the essentials that make selling online easier and more effective.
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SEO tools and where to find human help

Getting seen means using the right keywords and promoting smart. I use these tools help me research what shoppers are looking for and spread the word on social media.
 
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If writing Etsy listings feels overwhelming, I’ve got you covered! I’ll craft keyword-rich titles, descriptions, and tags that sound natural and help bring more eyes to your shop.
You can hire me to create Etsy listings that rank by using Etsy best practices for $10 on fiverr.com come grab my limited offer!
 
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I use Erank, among many other tools, to watch what's trending, peek at my competitors, and check my ranks regularly! It's also helpful sometimes to find a long-tail keyword unicorn with low competition on Etsy!
eRank – Keyword Tool for Etsy
 
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Instantly remove photo backgrounds in seconds. Perfect for cleaning up my product photos so items look sharp and professional. I use this one on family photos a lot.
Remove Background just like it sounds! Remove the background of your photos.

Product photos and Videos

Great photos and videos build trust and make shoppers click “add to cart.” These tools make it easy to edit, brighten, and create product clips that stand out.
 
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I use marmalead along with erank to dive into shopper behavior, pricing, and keyword performance to help my listings stay competitive. The reason I use them both is that I like to get a wide variety of information and they both have strengths in diff...
Marmalead another keyword tool with Etsy SEO insights
 
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My go-to design tool for quick work or throwing my art into a template with text! Canva has endless templates, fonts, and graphics that let you create professional-looking designs in minutes. Perfect for branding, marketing, or just getting creative....
Canva – Easy Design Tool
 
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I really love this tool! I find it very handy and easy to create a video for my Etsy shop. It allows me to make a short video with multiple variation photos, so when customers hover over the primary photo, they can see much more!
CapCut a simple free video editor
 
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Need a quick mockup? With placeit I can drop my design onto shirts, mugs, and more with just a few clicks. Great for showing off products without a photoshoot.
Placeit- Create Amazing Mockups, Logos, Videos & Designs
 
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Quick, powerful photo edits right on your phone. Brighten up product shots, adjust colors, and make your listings pop. I use this one when background remover isn't cutting it.
Adobe Lightroom mobile app | iPad, iPhone, and Android devices

Email and Marketing

Once you’ve got shoppers, you want to keep them coming back. This tool helps you build an email and SMS list to stay connected and drive repeat sales.
 
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Email + SMS marketing built for e-commerce. Automates campaigns, keeps customers coming back, and boosts repeat sales. Since mailchimp has changed so much I like to use Klaviyo in its place.
Klaviyo automated email marketing
 
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Tailwind helps schedule posts, create pins, and track engagement—super useful for driving traffic to your store.
Tailwind Your Pinterest and Instagram sidekick.
 
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Simple way to track your sales, expenses, and taxes. Keeps your e-commerce side hustle (or full hustle) organized.
Quickbooks Self Employed