You’re busting your butt doing a craft show on a hot and humid Saturday.

Your booth catches the eyes of two women and they walk over.

They look interested!

They flip your product over and look for a price tag.

Oh uh, sticker shock.

They don’t quite notice you standing there in your booth.

One of them whispers too loudly to their friend, “I could make this myself” and walks away.

Kind of stings, doesn’t it?

This is definitely one of those roll-your-eyes moments.…

Are you using Instagram to promote your Etsy shop?

If so, you’re probably wondering how to get more out of it.

The more followers you have, the more people you can reach and the more people are seeing your products.

I’m not talking about buying fake followers that have zero interest in what you have to sell.

I’m talking about thousands of your ideal customers who have a need and desire for what you make!

Wouldn’t it be great to reach so many of your …

A new social media is in town

What is this Periscope thing you’ve been hearing about recently?

Periscope is a new social media platform owned by Twitter that lets you use video broadcasts to share cool things that are happening around you. In real time.

Yup, it’s live broadcasting.

Replays to your videos are only available for 24 hours. After that, they’re gone, so there’s a real sense of urgency for people to join you live.

You might be thinking, “No, not another social media platform, …

How do you grow your social media following?

The right kind that are not only your target customers but also raving, loyal fans?

You’re about to find out how and see the power of a true and faithful following on social media.

Two days ago I posted one of my scented bacon necklaces on @tinyhandsjewelry Instagram account.

I know many people love bacon. But with respect, vegetarians, vegans and animal rights activists may not share that opinion:

I check in for comments an entire day …