Companies have long relied on the Pages profile format to manage their brand presence on Facebook. However, craft businesses have recently experienced a noticeable decline in their organic reach and engagement via Facebook Pages and Groups. The rates of organic engagement vary depending on the...
A new year is well underway—it’s time again to look at the crafting community and see what everyone is making! A good thing to note as we plunge into the hot craft trends of 2023: hand crafts in general are as popular as ever. Knitting,...
It might feel like hyperbole to declare that colors are disappearing from the world. Crafters in particular eschew this supposition; we indulge in the daily practice of exploring and utilizing color in our crafts. From popular projects like the Find Your Fade Shawl in the...
As inflation continues trending upwards across the globe, many struggle to counteract the high costs of doing business. From maintaining inventory to paying staff to strategizing for the upcoming high seasons of fall and winter, margins have thinned for many craft businesses. However, there are several...
In a world increasingly awash with large volumes of data, it’s hard to know how best to collect that information, particularly in a format that allows you to review the data, spot trends, and make informed business decisions. At Stitchcraft Marketing, we encourage our clients...
We’ve heard from several of our clients that views for their online profiles have suffered a sharp decline recently compared to previous years. Many of you are lamenting the lack of interactions, finding it increasingly more and more difficult to gain traction in the ever-evolving...
Expansion of the global marketplace has heretofore had a positive impact on business, creating increased competition, more efficient markets, and greater opportunities to expand customer bases. COVID-19, however, has weakened links in the global supply chain, generating a ripple effect on businesses here and abroad. Several...
Attending a trade show is one of the most effective ways to reach your audience as a craft business. Trade shows gather all your customers and clients together in one space for a targeted event focused on brand recognition, brand awareness, and face-to-face networking. Trade...
We’re approaching the second quarter of the new year, which is a great time to look ahead at a new crop of crafting trends. Every year Stitchcraft turns a gimlet eye toward the vast community of makers to suss out their current inspirations. What moves...
The way we engage with our customers is always changing. As customers choose the convenience of online shopping over the physical limitations imposed by brick & mortar stores, businesses have had to adapt. Part of that adaptation involves growing the possibilities for online engagements. How...