Do you have a knack for making high-quality handmade items? Selling them on your own website as a small business owner can be tricky — figuring out the tech, targeting active buyers and setting up ...

If you’ve ever made artisan or handmade goods, you’ve probably heard “You should sell these on Etsy” a time or two. Learning ...

Q: I’ve decided to launch my own Etsy shop to sell my handmade items. Do I need a business license to sell online or set up my Etsy business account, or can I just open a shop and start selling? A: ...

Etsy was founded in 2005 to connect small, indie artists, creators, and collectors with customers looking for gifts, collectibles, and goods with a more personalized touch. Just two years after the ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mim Jenkinson, a 44-year-old Etsy seller based in Newcastle, Australia. It has been edited for length and clarity. In 2015, I was diagnosed with ...