When you’re managing a crafting business, it can be tempting to sign up for automated services that promise to cross-post your social media posts for you. After all, time is a limited resource and the idea of having to go to several different sites to...
No matter what your crafty business, you need social media presence to be competitive in today’s world. With so many people utilizing a wide range of platforms, it’s never been easier to engage with your audience. Whether you’re a blogger, a business owner, or a...
Business of Craft, the bimonthly podcast of Stitchcraft Marketing, explores topics and questions on the minds of crafty business owners and entrepreneurs just like you. Our host, Leanne Pressly, and guest delve deeper into the topic by clarifying the important points and sharing ways in...
At Stitchcraft Marketing, we’ve taught a lot about how important video is to reaching an audience and really engaging your customer to build trust. Video can be a perfect tool because it’s moving, it’s dynamic, and for the first time the average person has the...
In the last few weeks, the knitting world has been abuzz with a new website, Making Things. Advertised as “Netflix for knitters,” the site is currently a web-based application that houses knitting patterns and a variety of tools for designers and knitters. The platform provides...
Email marketing is one of the most effective ways to get the word out about your company’s products and services. In fact, among Stitchcraft clients, email newsletters are the number one tool for return on investment for business to consumer (B2C) clients. To ensure your...
A drip marketing campaign can be an effective tool to turn prospects into customers. But what is drip marketing? How can it best be deployed by manufacturers, wholesalers and business service providers? In this article, we’ll explain the process and value of drip marketing, show you...
Brand Refresh: How do you know when it’s time to update your logo? Besides your company name and perhaps your website, your logo is one of the most important assets your crafty company can have. It’s critical, then, that your logos are always putting your best...
When you write a newsletter or compose a social media post, who are you talking to? Have you identified your target customer? Is your message tailored to her interests? Effective marketing involves sending the right message to the right customer at the right time. In...