How to Make and Sell Books on Etsy?
99 percent of successful shops begin with successful products. What does this mean? Before we explore how to start selling Books on Etsy, it is essential to conduct market and product research on Books.
There are many things to consider:
- Is selling Books on Etsy a good idea?
- How to create/make Books to sell on Etsy？
- Which types of Books products are popular on Etsy?
- How many sellers are selling Books on Etsy?
- What can you learn from the top Etsy sellers in Books?
- How much does it cost to sell Books on Etsy?
- How to make your Books shop stand out on Etsy?
Feeling a bit complicated? No idea where to get useful information about Books? Don't worry, there's more help available today - although Etsy is evolving every day, an amazing Etsy seller tool can give you almost everything you want in a timely manner.
Take a sip of coffee. Let's move on to How to sell Books on Etsy.
As a reminder, all the data below comes from EtsyHunt, which has a huge and growing database of Etsy sellers and products. More importantly, it will help us to spy on sellers who sell Books on Etsy, as well as what's trending in Books on Etsy.
Is it a good idea to sell Books on Etsy？
The key is to estimate the profitability and competition of selling Books products on Etsy.
First, do a quick search for the keyword "Books" to assess demand and competition.
For the keyword "Books", the views is 4932997, and the favorites is 17286. Meanwhile, there will be at least 80 competitors on Etsy. Obviously, making Books to sell on Etsy is a good choice.
Then, let's look at the best-selling Books products to estimate the profit.
When calculating the profit of a competitor's product, the formula can be: Profit = Sales X Average Price - Etsy Fees.
Regarding the fees for selling Books products on Etsy, we will need a free Etsy fee&profit calculator. You will find these posts I wrote helpful:
As for sales and pricing, the sales is 3051, and the average price of Books product is 36.96.
We've gone over a rough market analysis of selling Books on Etsy. There is no doubt that the profit opportunity of Etsy Books is real and can be high. Now, the next step would be to find out your niche and learn how to generate passive income over time.
How to create Books to sell on Etsy？
Everyone will have their own set of methods, but I offer 4 easier steps to get started on how to sell Books on Etsy.
1. Find your niche for your Books shop
Millions of people are shopping or selling unique and creative products on Etsy. Here are the top 20 most popular Books products in which your niche may be hidden. You can get inspiration from them to make your unique Books products.
| # | Image | Product | Total Sales | Learn More |
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1
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Black Cat Sticker | Cat on Books Sticker | Cat Sticker | Cute Sticker
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1,833
|
|
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2
|
 |
Sticker Sheet - Bookworm | Bullet Journal Stickers, Planner Stickers, Scrapbook Stickers, Reading Sticker, Book Stickers, Journal Stickers
|
1,296
|
|
|
3
|
![aesthetic book posters *DIGITAL item* [book polaroid, minimalist book poster, tiktok books, book reader gift, romance books, book lover]](https://i.etsystatic.com/28127941/r/il/0399fa/3831756492/il_75x75.3831756492_qsbw.jpg) |
aesthetic book posters *DIGITAL item* [book polaroid, minimalist book poster, tiktok books, book reader gift, romance books, book lover]
|
1,911
|
|
|
4
|
![aesthetic book posters *physical item* [book polaroid, minimalist book poster, tiktok books, book reader gift, romance books, book lover]](https://i.etsystatic.com/28127941/r/il/7d415b/3879260557/il_75x75.3879260557_6jng.jpg) |
aesthetic book posters *physical item* [book polaroid, minimalist book poster, tiktok books, book reader gift, romance books, book lover]
|
1,365
|
|
|
5
|
 |
Mother of the bride gift, Thank you note from bride and groom, Wedding gift for daughter or son, To my mom on my wedding day, Gold foil
|
1,176
|
|
|
6
|
 |
One More Chapter / Go to Bed Copper Decision Maker Coin
|
1,173
|
|
|
7
|
 |
Book Of Shadows, Leather Grimoire, Leather Journal, Magic Book, Celtic journal The Morrigan, Leather book Travel notebook, Christmas Gift
|
1,243
|
|
|
8
|
 |
I Closed My Book to Be Here shirt, book lover shirt, reading shirt, reader shirt, librarian shirt, book lover gift, Funny reader shirt
|
1,187
|
|
|
9
|
 |
Support Your Local Library Shirt - Library Lover Tee - Book Nerd Clothes - Book Lover Apparel - Bookworm Outfit - Gift for Student
|
1,782
|
|
|
10
|
 |
Book vase, Girls who Don't Read are Skanks, vintage pulp novel, pencil holder, planter, gift for reader
|
956
|
|
|
11
|
 |
10 Pounds of Books! Random Lot - You Pick Genre
|
1,065
|
|
|
12
|
 |
Halloween Book Stack | Halloween Decor | Halloween Book Bundles | Halloween Books | Halloween Items | Handmade Books
|
954
|
|
|
13
|
 |
go away im reading sticker, funny reading stickers, reading stickers for laptops and water bottle sticker decal, reading books decal
|
924
|
|
|
14
|
 |
Fall tiered tray, Fall decor, Sweater weather, Wooden books, Plaid, book bundle, Book stack, Wooden pumpkin, Tiered tray decor, Hello fall
|
1,612
|
|
|
15
|
 |
Wizarding Inspired Poster Set of Three, INSTANT DOWNLOAD, Castle, Snowy and Wizarding Books, Nursery Wall Art, Baby Playroom Print
|
1,513
|
|
|
16
|
 |
OLD BOOKS Soy Candle, Book Lover Gift, Book Lover Candle, Book Scented Candle, Literary Candle, Book Inspired Candle, Book Candle Scent
|
2,004
|
|
|
17
|
 |
CUSTOM Hand- Stamped // Personalized Family Name // Shabby Chic Books //Farmhouse Stamped Books
|
1,360
|
|
|
18
|
 |
A Book For Every Situation Embroidered Crewneck Sweatshirt
|
1,015
|
|
|
19
|
 |
Vintage Matches | Set of 10, 20, or 30 | Cool Vintage Matchboxes | Mystery Matchbook | Travel Souvenirs | Collectable Matches | Match Bundle
|
1,232
|
|
|
20
|
 |
500 Embroidery Design Flowers Pattern Book, Embroidery Design eBook, Hand Embroidery Stitches, Craft Projects, Art Inspiration, PDF eBook
|
1,871
|
2. Determine how to make Books to sell online.
For how to make Books, you can choose to make it entirely at home, or consider using some tools to implement your ideas.
Learning from your competitors is an effective way. Check out the following 20 best-selling Books on Etsy for inspiration. Or the latest Etsy trends.
| # | Image | Shop | Total Sales | Learn More |
|
1
|
 |
CraftyCatMugs
|
5,629
|
|
|
2
|
 |
moehrenkunstshop
|
75,690
|
|
|
3
|
 |
MoonArtStudiosCo
|
4,534
|
|
|
4
|
|
MoonArtStudiosCo
|
4,534
|
|
|
5
|
 |
TheCozyComfyHome
|
25,682
|
|
|
6
|
 |
ShirePostMint
|
30,205
|
|
|
7
|
 |
Lakecityleathercraft
|
8,275
|
|
|
8
|
 |
ittytinyshop
|
5,220
|
|
|
9
|
 |
CustomixDesign
|
18,514
|
|
|
10
|
 |
KennyClayCo
|
8,535
|
|
|
11
|
 |
NeverlandBooksUS
|
3,981
|
|
|
12
|
 |
HasDesignStudio
|
3,762
|
|
|
13
|
 |
WildOakStickers
|
145,914
|
|
|
14
|
 |
TheWoodenOwl
|
51,792
|
|
|
15
|
 |
TheJourneyofBooks
|
3,544
|
|
|
16
|
 |
SMELLSLIKEBOOKS
|
19,418
|
|
|
17
|
 |
CottonBlossomStore
|
15,879
|
|
|
18
|
 |
bibliostylesco
|
3,413
|
|
|
19
|
 |
ShopGoodWitch
|
8,163
|
|
|
20
|
 |
VincentsBookshelf
|
3,565
|
3. Learn how to sell Books on Etsy.
Test your Product first. For example, making some samples and posting them on Instagram and Pinterest. Ask your friends and followers some questions:
- Do you like the Books product I made?
- If you like it, do you want to buy it?
- If you are considering buying it, how much are you willing to pay for it?
- If you buy it, how long are you willing to wait?
- If you don't like it, why?
The answers would help optimize your Books products.
Next, set up an Etsy account to start selling on Etsy. The 2 must-dos are:
- Build a consistent and unique brand for your Books shop. Shop name, logo, brand colors, fonts, mission and vision, and packaging...... all need to be considered.
- List your Books items and make sure to optimize the listings. A good listing includes a thorough description, professional images, keywords related to your product, and the best category or subcategory for your Books products.
Attention, you should recognize the limitations of selling on Etsy. You can sell Books on other 18 sites like Etsy. Also, you should consider opening a Global Etsy Shop (read more on Etsy International Shipping: Road to a Global Etsy Shop).
4. Decide how to ship Books on Etsy.
Unlike on Amazon and Walmart, the shipping process on Etsy is entirely the responsibility of the sellers. It is essential for you to read Etsy's shipping policies and create shipping strategies. Here are two suggestions to win customers:
(1) Choose appropriate delivery dates and postage rates.
For your references. After entering the keyword "Books" on the Etsy keyword research tool, we can see the average shipping time of Books products is 13. In addition, some of the Books sellers attract customers by using Etsy free shipping.
You can go much further into this with How To Get Free Shipping On Etsy: All Aspects of Etsy Free Shipping.
(2) Provide a consistent, professional appearance to your Books packages.
You should think of a unique package for your Books products, and purchase all the materials needed in bulk. Here is a post on how to find packaging ideas - Etsy Jewelry Box: The Way to Impress your Customers.
You're ready to make Books to sell on Etsy!
Knowing how to sell Books on Etsy is the first step. It's time to move on to the next level - Try and learn more.
- How do you manage your Books shop each week?
- How do you keep going when there are no sales?
- How do you promote your Books shop when sales growth is stagnant?
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