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...
As your business grows, change is inevitable. Maybe you need to change suppliers, maybe the fabric you use or the yarn base you dye isn’t available anymore, or maybe you just want to experiment with something new to fulfill the next phase of your creative...
Festivals and consumer events are a terrific way to introduce new customers to your company. The opportunity to touch and try your product can be just what the maker needs to finalize the decision to buy. But how can you maintain this new relationship when...
In April 2016, Facebook rolled out its Branded Content tool as a way to streamline the collaboration between content creators and business partners. When this tool is used to tag a sponsoring brand on a post, both the creator and the sponsor are able to...
Today we’re going to discuss a hot new trend in marketing, voice search. WHAT IS VOICE SEARCH? Voice search is using your voice, and your words, to request assistance from a digital virtual assistant. Think about Siri from Apple or Alexa from Amazon; these are two...
It has been a while since we last featured Ravelry Advertising as a way to market your creative business and there have been several new features added to their menu of options. Let’s take a look at a few of the most recent changes. Creative Comparison Ravelry...
Having worked at Interweave press right around 2006-2009 I got to sit on the selling side of the table and I learned a lot about print advertising that I think can help crafty business owners still looking to dabble in print. In this blog post,...
Have you thought about hosting a Knit Along (KAL), Crochet Along (CAL), or Quilt Along (QAL)? Crafters are loving these group projects, and companies are reaping the rewards. In this post we’ll share best practices gleaned from conversations with experienced Make Along (MAL) hosts. What is...
With the ubiquitous presence of social media, it's easy to argue that your social media presence should not only include all channels, such as Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and Ravelry but also encompass the widest international reach possible. After all, in our flat global economy, your...