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Le Tron Studios is on break and we hope you are too! For those of you still "at it" we have re-posted something from our favorite blog site that we know you will find helpful in your quest to be the best! If you enjoy this post we suggest you subscribe - http://etsianartists.blogspot.com

                100+ Ways To Promote Your Etsy Shop

1. Squidoo - create a "lens" focusing on your work

2. Myspace- create a profile, connect, write a blog, share pictures

3. BuyHandmade.org - sign the pledge

4. Flickr - add photos of your work

5. weloveetsy.com - social networking site for Etsians

6. weloveetsy.com/shops - shop directory

7. Indie Public - indie social networking

8. Talentdatabase - profile your talents and skills

9. Blogger.com - create your own blog

10.          Designers Notion - submit your shop to get featured

11.           dmoz.org - web directory

12.          universitychic.com - submit your shop

13.          boingboing.net/suggest.html - submit your shop or blog to get featured

14.           kijiji.com - Free Local Classifieds

15.          www.freecraftfair.com/link_exchange.html - exchange links to get in directory

16.          StumbleUpon.com - bookmark a page - though self promotion can be frowned upon

17.           Trunkt - juried portfolio site to connect with wholesalers

18.           Indiequarter.com - submit your site to get featured

19.           If you have a blog, try Blog Catalog to share your blog with other blogger

20.           Cuteable.com - share cute items to be featured

21.          Craigslist - online classifieds

22.          Craftster - connect with other crafters and share ideas

23.           Facebook Business Pages - gain fans, create events, share announcements, post photos

24.          Google Adwords - advertise your shop on Google - costs money

25.          Wickedly Chic - get featured or advertise

26.          Indie Shopping - submit your link for the indie shopping guide

27.          DIY Scene - network with other crafters

28.          All Things Handmade - Etsy Mini Blog

29.           Advertise on other popular blogs such as IndieFixx.com

30.           Indie Spotting - submit a find to get featured

31.           Twitter - Microblog and network with others

32.          My Handmade Registry - social network to share your handmade wishlist.

33.          Project Wonderful - low-cost, sometimes free, advertising on targeted blogs

34.          Google Base - upload your Etsy shop listings to Google as related shopping links

35.          The Little Black Box - submit samples for monthly giftboxes and get your ad featured

36.           Indie Collective - submit to their shopping directory

37.          2 Handmade Directory - handmade shopping directory

38.          Byhand.ca - artisan directory, wishlists, and more!

39.          Indie Gift Guide - Create listings for the gift guides

40.          Craft Critique - Add their button to your blog and get your blog added to the list just email them (info@craftcritique.com)

41.          Indie Smiles - advertise

42.           MyCraft.com - share and market your crafts

43.          SoopSee.com - combine your blogs, your shops, your photos, and your contact info

44.            Follow @Etsy -Tweet and add #myetsy to your favorite pick and it may just appear in their Twitter Gift Guide.

45.          OwntheHour.com - pay for a spot on the site - get your item featured

46.          Indie Craft Wall - pay for a spot on the craft wall - choose your own pixel spots

47.           Foundhandmade.com - purchase blocks of your size choice to advertise your items

48.          CafeHandmade - show-off your creations

49.          Craft Cult - advertise on the side bars

50.          Craftopolis - advertise on the side bars

51.          Etsy's Promo Forum - promote your items in relavent threads; promote your sales

52.          Etsian Artists Team - Etsy Team where artists can work together and learn together to maximize what Etsy can do for them and their shops!

53.          VFlyer.com - print fliers, create online ads

54.          DeviantArt - share your artwork

55.          Webshots.com - share your photos

56.          Wordpress Blogs - blog about your craft

57.           Typepad Blogs - blog about your work

58.          Tumblr Blogs - Blog about your shop/craft/art

59.          SchroederSisters.com - many different advertising opportunities

60.          The Crafter Classifieds - Get on the list as a crafter

61.          Snorple.com - a year of free advertising in a shop search engine

62.          Indie Icing - submit your shop to get featured

63.          Top 100 Etsy Shops - submit your shop and have your link and banner featured

64.           Top 100 Crafts Sites Report - Pay to advertise

65.          Crafty Classifieds - Craft Classified ads and message boards

66.           The Craft Link Exchange - A free craft link resource for arts and craft webmasters - reciprocal craft link exchange

67.          Craft Site Link Exchange - Dedicated to improving link popularity and search engine rankings Add your site

68.          100 Craft Links - Add your site

69.          100 Craft Links 2 - Add your site

70.           Girl Indie - Have your website or product reviewed

71.          Craft Stylish - A crafting community to share your ideas and experiences

72.          Shopping Can be Fun! - A blog to promote your items

73.          Etsy Secrets - blog dedicated exclusively to coupons valid at Etsy shops!

74.           LinkedIn - strengthens and extends your existing network of trusted contacts.

75.          This Next - recommend products

76.          Crafters Buzz - free advertising

77.          Ryze - business networking

78.          Bust Magazine Online - advertise

79.          Live Journal Etsy Community

80.          Add your URL to Google

81.          Etsy on Myspace - Friend and Comment

82.          Postaroo - Free Classifieds

83.          vintage village - A Gathering of Vintage Sellers and Enthusiasts

84.          Vintage Fashion Guild

85.          The Vintage List - get listed in the directory

86.           Try Handmade - apply to get your work featured or advertise

87.           Mom Made That! - If you're a mom, get your shop featured starting at $3/month

88.          Weebly - create your own free website

89.          Etsy Giveaways - promote your giveaway!

90.          ESellerAds - Advertise your Etsy products anywhere on the web

91.          craft juice - submit a craft item

92.          Vote Handmade - submit a link and vote

93.          The Handmade Directory - Add a site; advertise

94.          Mixx Made - Directory; marketplace; forum; community

95.          Blue Canvas - classifieds; community; forum; gallery

96.          43 Things: Promote My Website - add your site to the list

97.          Get Crafty - forum; community; blogs

98.          Bing.com - submit your site to search engine

99.          You Craft - free craft listings and classifieds.

100.       Target Crafts - directory; link exchange; banner/ad campaigns

101.       Arts Collab - submit finds; advertise

102.       Artzee - Add your site; forum

103.       Cracker - Australian classifieds; free ads and forum.

104.       Craft Site Directory - Add your site

105.       Crafty Links - Add your site

106.        Daisy Craft - List items for free

107.       Designs to Love - Online craft gallery; forum; community

108.        Electronic Cottage - list your site and exhibit.

109.        Froogle on Google - submit your site to Google's shopping resources

110.       Link Referral - submit your blog or website

111.        Crafty Tips - submit your site; suggest a link

112.       Creativity Portal - suggest a site

113.       CanArtisan - Submit Canadian art links 

114.       Wix - Build a Free Flash Website

115.       Just Host - Buy a domain name and host your domain for $3.45 a month!

116.       Craft Shop Mall - Submit your link

117.       Craft Gossip - Get featured

118.       Bear Craft Online - Submit your link

119.       Handmade Crafts - Arts & Crafts UK Directory

120.       Crafty Link Directory - Add your link

121.       LS Blogs - Submit your blog

122.       Mamma.com - the mother of all search engines

123.       Art Wanted and Art Cards Wanted - upload your art and even sell it for free 

124.       Pinterest.com upload yours and other peoples Etsy items to be added to style boards.  

See you next Friday at 3pm when we check on Goal #1 - 100 items for sale on Etsy!

Au Revoir,

Madame Le Tron