Happy New Year! The end of the year always passes by in a whirlwind of activity for our crafty clients and January brings inventory season, that time of year entrepreneurs dread. But the new year is a time for fresh starts and big ideas, and...
In 2020 we changed things up a bit in terms of the multimedia we produce at Stitchcraft Marketing. It was a busy year with lots of unexpected twists and turns, but today we’d like to highlight some of our best content that covered timely issues...
Every year we try and predict what we think the hot trends of the year are going to be, both in crafting and social media. Back in February we published our best guesses at the 2020 Trends in Crafting. Now it’s time to revisit those...
Each season, designers, manufacturers and indie makers come out with new offerings, hoping to capture the attention of their customers. But how do they decide what to offer? And how do they know what will trend this season? The answer, at least in part, is...
Since March, the craft industry and others have had to pivot to create new shopping experiences (both virtual and in person) for their customers. In the newest Social Media Trends guide from Hubspot, they recommend that efforts focus on what they call the 4 C’s:...
These days there are tons of companies that promise to grow your Instagram audience; new missives may be landing in your email inbox every day. These companies can deliver large amounts of new followers, but they do so by paying for followers or casting a...
With craft festivals going virtual for the foreseeable future, many of our clients are putting together vendor presentations for various online events. One of the questions we’re often asked is how to best prepare to showcase your crafty business and products. Whether you’re vending at...
FREE Download: PDF Guide to Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest When it comes to social media, we typically focus on 3 social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. These popular channels are where your current and potential customers are spending their time, so it's crucial for your...
Do you know who your customers are? Or do you have trouble determining who to cater your products and services to and how best to market them to increase your sales? Today we’ll show you how to develop a Customer Avatar for your crafty business....