Sell Handmade Online Blog

Setting up a super simple backdrop
Creating clean, professional product images doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive.
In this quick video, I'll show you one of my favourite no-...

The 3 Key Elements to Product Imagery
The way you present your products digitally makes all the difference.
Your images become your storefront, your voice, and your first impression, an...

How Often Should You Post on Social Media?
It's the million-dollar question.
👉🏽 How often do I need to post to gain traction?
👉🏽 How much is too much?
👉🏽 Is posting three times a day going t...

Is Handmade Dead?
The question keeps popping up: Is handmade dead?
No.
But something is changing.
And if you're paying attention, you'll see that handmade isn’t disa...

How to Identify Your Ideal Customer for Handmade Sales 🎯
One of the biggest mistakes handmade artisans make is trying to sell to everyone. The truth is, not everyone is your customer—and that’s a good thi...

3 Ways to RE-PURPOSE Your Handmade Products To Increase Sales 🤑 🎨
As a handmade seller, constantly creating new products can be exhausting. But what if you could refresh existing products, create a sense of “newne...

Add DIY Craft Kits for Adults to Your Madeit Store
As an artist, you already have a knack for creating stunning handmade pieces. But have you considered expanding your offerings to include DIY cra...

5 Simple Ways to Sell Handmade Online
Struggling to Sell Handmade Creations? 5 Simple Ways to Succeed Online
Introduction
Selling handmade creations online can feel overwhelming, especi...

Avoid Burnout While Growing Your Handmade Business
Avoid Burnout While Growing Your Handmade Business
Introduction
Running a handmade business can be exciting, but it can also be tiring when you hav...

10 Reasons Why You Don’t Need a Website for Your Handmade Business
10 Reasons Why You Don’t Need a Website for Your Handmade Business
Are you thinking about launching a website for your handmade business? It might...

5 Things You Need to Know Before Selling Your Handmade Creations Online
Taking the leap to sell your handmade creations online is an exciting step, but preparation is key to ensuring success. Whether you’re just starti...

A Wonderful Success – by Stacey / Staceysknitwits
Written by Australian Hand Knitting Artisan - StaceysKnitwits
I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to be featured on Wednesday Wonders by M...

Writing a blog to get featured 🚀
We’re excited to offer all Madeit Members an exciting opportunity to showcase your expertise and connect with a broader audience. At Madeit, we be...

Your Product Imagery - Part 3
Optimising Your Images for Online Success
Congratulations on working through Part 1 and Part 2 of how to capture great imagery of your handmade cre...

Your Handmade Product Imagery - Part 2
Lighting, Backgrounds and Getting the Shot
If you haven’t read Blog 1: Why Product Imagery Matters (and Where to Start), we recommend starting the...

Your Handmade Product Imagery - Part 1
If you're getting stuck on product photos, you're not alone. Here's how to keep it simple and show your handmade work in the best light.

What we are looking for
Welcome to Madeit.
Madeit is a curated Marketplace exclusively for Australian residing artists and crafters. Our mission is to bring together the...

Get Your Product Images Ready
Your imagery is one of the most important aspects of being able to sell your creations online. As part of the Madeit community it is how we selec...

Defining Handmade Cards & Paper Crafts at Madeit
In order to redefine and reposition how Madeit operates in the Australian Handmade Market we have introduced the Quality Handmade Benchmarks. Pleas...

Seller's Guideline for Using Digital Clipart on Products
As part of the new Madeit Quality Benchmarks we have introduced some clear guidelines in relation to the use of digital clipart and personalised ...

Handmade vs Hand-assembled
Welcome to the Madeit Handmade platform, where creativity and originality shine. To sell on the Madeit platform, it's essential to understand the c...

Your Seller's Guide for Product Imagery on Madeit
When you craft with passion, every detail matters – and that's true not just for your handmade treasures but for the images that represent them on...

The 7 Key Elements to build your success online!
Success online doesn't happen by accident. It's a well-orchestrated symphony of these seven key elements. So, if you're thinking of making a splas...

Determining your Postage & Shipping
What is your actual cost of shipping
and how can you incorporate this into your business...
Do you include shipping in your product listing and of...

3 Simple Ways to Improve Your Product Photography for Your Madeit Store
The new year is often a time when we set goals for self improvement, so there's no better time to re-examine if your Madeit store looking its best! This blog post gives you three ways you can quickly and easily update your store images to maximise the likelihood of them grabbing a buyer's attention.

5 Ways to Photograph Your Handmade Products
With social media these days, photographing your products is going to be one of the MOST important aspects of your business. Here are five common ways that businesses can photograph their products to keep their website fresh and their social media platform constantly filled with images that speak their brand.

The Reality of Selling Craft Online
Whether you're new to selling your own creations, or you're a seasoned market stall holder, a move to start selling your art online is a big step. It may seem like a no-brainer, however, the notion that you can pop a few photos up on a website and away you go is far from reality.

How to Catapult Your Business Confidence & Self-Belief
Do you have an inner voice that questions whether you've got what it really takes to make your business successful? That wonders if your business is actually gonna make it? Me too and it sucks. Understanding the inner negative voice will transform the way you operate in life and business.

The Importance of Having a Business Plan
Running your own business is a huge and exciting leap! It's easy to get caught up in what needs to be done RIGHT NOW as opposed to what we need to ...

3 Reasons to Make Your Portrait Part of Your Handmade Brand
Needless to say, every business needs photos. Online businesses, particularly, rely on imagery not only to represent their products, but also to represent their brand identity and build relationships with clients that result in return custom. Most business owners are very shy about putting up their portrait online.
