Soon the visitor traffic to Felt will follow the forecast plummet that happens for a short time after Christmas every year. That makes it a great time to a) have a break and relax, and, b) do a wee bit of basic admin to set … Read more »
Many of us view other creatives as the competition and fail to think about the billions of dollars spent every day on mass-produced items. The main competition for any one of us selling on Felt or in local markets is not each other – there’s … Read more »
The Christmas period is often painfully busy for many of us – regardless of whether you’re selling an item a month or five a day, there is always too much to do and not enough time. We’ve scoured the brains of people who navigate these … Read more »
Many of us need to incur costs when we start making things. It might be to buy a new tool, some materials, or top up your Felt account to list some new items. Heading into Christmas there will be a lot of wrapping and postage … Read more »
When I first started my creative work it was totally a hobby. I had some materials lying around, owned a few tools, and liked to make things. So I made things! Initially furniture, and now also guitars and sculptural art work. If you’re like me, … Read more »
Why is there never enough time in the day? If you’re not making, you’re not making. If you’re not doing something that moves you forward in some way (like reading this blog – good work!), then you’re not moving forward! Every time you say yes to … Read more »
Packaging and postage can be a real pain point for a lot of creative people when they first start selling their wares. Shipping things internationally seems like an even harder task (which it actually isn’t), and many Felt sellers are missing out on international sales … Read more »
Alongside great photography, the written content of your listing has a significant influence on customers thinking about purchasing your item. Your listing needs to accurately portray the value of your item, and show it as desirable and worthy of purchase. Many descriptions undersell the item … Read more »
After 11 years of supporting folks like you to do your thing, the team at Felt (mostly Lucy and Jo, to be honest) have seen just about everything that can go wrong. The good news is that things don’t go pear-shaped very often, and when … Read more »
People remember the unexpected. Think about the last time you got a pleasant surprise. That compliment on your shoes, the message of congratulations out of the blue. As humans, we crave wonderful experiences. Online shopping presents an excellent chance to provide unique, memorable, and exceptional … Read more »