The metrics for success in a craft business can vary depending on your specific goals —and you should set SMART goals for your business! It’s one of the best methods for assessing successful marketing strategies and continue growing in manageable, measurable ways. To learn how...
If you want to engage your community, hosting a Craft Along or Make Along (MAL) is a great way to create conversation, nurture creativity, and build relationships with new and loyal customers. At Stitchcraft, we've supported many Knit Alongs (KAL), Quilt Alongs (QAL), and Crochet...
In today's digital landscape, creating an online community around your craft—whether it's knitting, crochet, sewing, quilting, weaving, macramé, paper crafts, woodworking, printmaking, garment-making, or painting—can significantly impact your success. Facebook Groups offer an excellent online platform to connect with your customers, showcase your expertise, and nurture...
Craft businesses are more than just transactions—they’re a celebration of passion, creativity, and connection with customers who appreciate the art of handmade goods. Yet, even the most thriving craft businesses can hit a revenue plateau when relying solely on attracting new customers or increasing traffic. Enter...
Stitchcraft Marketing had a banner year for strategy and marketing content, with excellent podcast guests for the Business of Craft, informative Office Hours aimed at enlightening our craft business community, and in-depth blogs delving into the hottest topics and new developments in social media, marketing,...
Have you noticed your customers being drawn to one color in a product line over another? Have you ever had an off-putting reaction while shopping a website, knowing it’s not the layout but can’t put your finger on the bothersome aspect? Or maybe you walk...
Stitchcraft Marketing returns this season with our popular trends report for craft marketers! This year we took a closer look at enduring and emerging trends in both crafting and marketing. We’re hopeful insight into these trends will help guide your marketing efforts in the upcoming fall...
With another year *almost* under our belt, we’re back with a recap of some of the most impactful social media platform updates that will impact the marketing strategy for your crafting business next year. Keep reading for Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube updates! Facebook Updates Community...
Gift cards are everywhere—they’re online, offline, and a default present for those who have it all and for those who are not so easy to shop for. As prevalent as gift cards are, simply having them available without strategizing their impact means you could be leaving...