I find using Instagram as a tool to promote my Etsy shop to be very beneficial. By using the right hashtags you can pull in an audience that is looking for what you are selling. There are buyers out there that look to buy specifically from handmade shops, by using hashtags on Instagram you can drive those buyers straight to your shop.
If you are on a mobile device I suggest copying these and putting them in the notes section of your phone. The best and easiest thing to do is keep a running list of hashtags in your phones note section. All you have to do copy and paste them on your Instagram post however you please. Quick and easy! Also take some time to research the best times to post on Instagram to maximize your post views.
#custom #customgift #handmade #handmadegift #shophandmade #smallbusiness #shopsmallbusiness #etsyelite #supportsmallbusiness #etsy #etsyshop #etsyseller #etsygift #etsyfinds #shopetsy #buyetsy #etsyhunter #etsyusa #etsyfinds #etsylove #etsysellers #etsybestsellers
Another way to way to customize hashtags for your shop is to add tags specific to what you are selling. For example, I my shop I sell hair ties for bachelorette parties so I might use these:
#elastichairties #bridetobe #baccheloretteparty #partyfavors #hairties
Are you an Etsy shop owner? What hashtags do you use to promote your shop on Instagram?
I don’t own an etsy shop, but you’re right about the usefulness of hashtags on instagram! I’d even say they surpass their usage on twitter where they were originally intended.
Thank you for reading! You are so right, I barely ever use Twitter! I think Instagram is where it is at! lol
Amy
This is awesome! I’ve neglected my little Etsy shop ahhh don’t hurt me lol! I’m trying to get back into the swing of things for the new year. I do custom stock photos so I like to use #flatlays or anything of that sort but I definitely need to learn more about Etsy this year!
Jasmine 🙂
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Thank you for reading! When I started Etsy I put zero effort into my first year. I was so discouraged I was getting no sales… well duh I put no effort into it! lol But, 2016 I switched it up and finally saw some growth. Custom stock photos sounds awesome, I will definitely check it out!
Amy
These are absolutely perfect for me! I’ve been having trouble driving traffic to my shop, so hopefully these new hashtags will help me out a ton! Thank you so much for sharing!! 💗
thank you for the helpful post! Using the Etsy hashtags has definitely driven more traffic to my shop! <3
Thanks a million for these hashtags!! Thank you for reading my comment 🙂 @brooklynscreations77