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Tools for running a digital Etsy shop

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These are the tools and services I use to run and market my digital Etsy shop. My overall needs are minimal but I still want quality services at a great price point and of course I also love free options.
 
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A great tool for ensuring your listings are in tip top shape.
Marmalead - Etsy SEO tool
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A handy tool to assist with your Etsy shop SEO, product research and competitor tracking.
eRank - Etsy SEO, Keyword Research, Top Sellers ...
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Really large files are difficult to send as an email attachment so I use We Transfer to do it instead.
WeTransfer | Send Large Files Fast
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Bulk edit your Etsy or Shopify listings with ease. This tool is a huge time saver when you have lots of edits to make. It's gotten a bit pricey but you can subscribe for as little as one month at a time to use it as you need it. (affiliate)
Vela - Etsy and Shopify bulk edit tool, now also for Ebay
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My choice for file sharing via my Etsy shop and my blog. They have an easy to use interface that has been problem free to use for all my customers. (affiliate)
pCloud - The Most Secure Cloud Storage
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Sender is my new email marketing provider, I chose them for the simplicity and ease of use but they also have a reasonably generous free plan.
Sender: Email Marketing Software | Join Our Service For Free
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These were a game-changer for me - bookkeeping spreadsheets from a qualified accountant. I love the ease of use, it's worth every penny. (affiliate)
Paper and Spark - bookeeping spreadsheets and more
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I love that Blogger is free. It may not be the sexiest blog platform, but it's easy and it works.
Blogger.com - Create a unique and beautiful blog easily.
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I adore the beautiful Blogger templates from this designer, they work wonderfully and the seller is super helpful. (affiliate)
November Dahlia - Etsy blog template shop
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I've been using Backblaze for years to automatically back up my hard drive so I never lose a file. It works in the background so you never have to remember to do a backup. (affiliate)
Backblaze: The Leading Open Cloud Storage Platform
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The coolest scheduling and stats tool I've ever come across and a starter account is free.
METRICOOL ▷ Social Media Management Tool
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I recently switched to Payhip to run my own digital storefronts. There are no monthly fees or other ongoing costs, you simply pay a transaction fee when you make any sales, which is perfect for my small shops. They also remit most applicable taxes fo...
Payhip - A free e-commerce website builder
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As a digital creator using PC I need a tool that has more capability than the built in options for bulk zipping. This has been my go to tool for years and I couldn't manage without it.
PeaZip free archiver utility, open extract ZIP files
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As a consideration to my customers I always ensure my images have unique file names and for my own organization I use SKUs for easier retrieval. Having a tool to bulk edit file names has been a huge time saver.
Advanced Renamer - Windows and macOS - Batch file renaming
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I'm not one for complex organizational tools, and my life isn't all that complicated, so a really simple list making app I can take everywhere with me is perfect for jotting down ideas or keeping track of tasks.
Download Clear: Uniquely Charming Lists for iPhone. Now 100% Free!
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