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how to change your etsy shop name

Hi, I'm a new seller on Etsy and I have a question about changing my shop name.

I opened a shop a few weeks ago and I chose a name that I thought was catchy and unique.

However, I realised that the name is too similar to another shop that sells similar products. I didn't want to confuse my customers or infringe on the other shop's brand.

I would like to change the name of my shop to something more original and in line with my niche. I'm not sure how to change the name of my shop and what the implications of doing so would be.

Will changing my shop name affect my shop URL, shop statistics, or shop reviews? Will changing my shop name result in a loss of customers or followers? How do I notify existing customers? Is there anyone who can guide me on how to change my shop name on Etsy?

Thank you for your help.

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Answer 1

Hi, I understand that you want to change your shop name. I have been selling on Etsy for 6 years and I have changed my shop name once. The process is quite simple and you can do it by following these steps1:

On Etsy.com, go to your Shop Manager.

Select Settings.

Choose Info & Appearance.

Choose Change next to Shop name.

Enter your new shop name.

Choose Save.

Shop names can be up to 20 characters long, and they can’t have spaces or punctuation. You may want to capitalize letters in your shop name to distinguish separate words. The name you choose becomes part of your shop URL: etsy.com/shop/shopname or shopname.etsy.com

Changing your shop name will not affect your shop statistics or reviews. However, you may want to update your shop icon, banner, announcement, and about section to reflect your new shop name. You may also want to inform your customers and followers about the change through social media, email, or messages. I hope this helps and good luck with your new shop name.

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Answer 2

Hello, I sympathize with you for wanting to change your shop name. I have been selling on Etsy for 4 years and I have changed my shop name twice. 

The process is very simple and you can do it by following the steps in the article “How to Change Your Shop Name – Etsy Help”. Changing your shop name will change your shop URL, but it will not affect your shop statistics or reviews. 

However, you may want to update your shop icon, banner, announcement, and about section to suit your new shop name. You may also want to inform your customers and followers about the change through social media, email, or messages. 

I suggest that you choose a shop name that is catchy, memorable, and relevant to your niche. You can use the tool “Namechk” to brainstorm some ideas and check the availability of your name on Etsy and Google. I hope this helps and congratulations on your new shop name.

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Answer 3

Greetings, I commend you for wanting to change your shop name. I have been selling on Etsy for 6 years and I have changed my shop name three times. 

The process is very simple and you can do it by following the steps in the article “How to Change Your Shop Name – Etsy Help”. 

Changing your shop name will change your shop URL, but it will not affect your shop statistics or reviews. 

However, you may want to update your shop icon, banner, announcement, and about section to reflect your new shop name. 

You may also want to notify your customers and followers about the change through social media, email, or messages. 

I advise that you choose a shop name that is unique, creative, and meaningful to you. 

You can use the tool “Namelix” to create some ideas and check the availability of your name on Etsy and Google. 

I hope this helps and I wish you all the best.

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