Consumer Generated Content is replacing word of mouth as the most trusted form of marketing. Testimonials and real-life images from happy customers are far more compelling than a slick ad. Research shows that more than 70% of shoppers trust consumer opinions posted online(1). That number...
With more than 500 million active daily users, Instagram has become the social platform of choice for many of your customers. Crafters of all kinds look to Instagram for inspiration and information. And Instagram users are the audience you want to reach – 90% of...
Perhaps you’ve seen reports predicting that online retail sales will grow three times faster than retail overall. Maybe you’re struggling to find retailers to distribute your product, and you think selling directly to consumers might be a better plan. Will 2018 be the year you...
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It’s time to make some predictions for 2018! Last year, we organized our look at crafting trends for the new year based on specific crafts. This year, rather than focusing on individual craft sectors, we’re going to take a look at broader trends in Making,...
We thought it might be fun and illuminating to look back at some of our predictions for trends in the craft industry for 2017. Last year, we posted a two-part article looking at needles, thread and fabric in one part, and fiber, paper, and yarn...
We talk a lot about the power of knowing your audience and segmenting your messaging. You can read our recent blog post, Personalizing Your Marketing Message, to get an overview. Today, we want to share a case study of how tailoring every interaction with your...
News flash: your yarn/paper/fabric/craft shop is not unique. Sure, there are some aspects that are a little different from your competitors, but there are a thousand shades of that perfect red, countless varieties of paper punches, and more options for amazing organizing bags than we...