I’m going to keep it short and simple this week because we are cruising into the holiday week. Right now, more than EVER before, there is a huge amount of support out there for handmade businesses. We are seeing this particularly on social media. You are missing a MAJOR opportunity if you don’t get out […]

If you haven’t noticed, selling online is *kind of* my jam here at Bloom. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE selling at in-person craft markets and fairs. The reality is, though, they are a lot of work, and at this point in history they are no longer as reliable for sales as they once were. […]

Ok, it’s November now, which means THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE! Honestly it’s a little late in the game to be talking about your holiday social media strategy. But I believe there are still things you can do to get your customers engaged. Plus, you can save this page and come back to it next year […]

Every year on Thanksgiving, my mother will always answer the phone “gobble, gobble!”…and I fully expect that when I call her this year, this is exactly what she will say. It’s a goofy Thanksgiving tradition that I never really knew I loved until I really started to think about it. And somehow I’ve made a […]

Product photography is probably one of the most important tasks that a maker can master if they want to sell their creations online. And when it comes to holiday product photography, you also need to convey the idea that your product will make the perfect gift for someone in their life. Since your customers cannot see […]

I don’t want to alarm you, but…it’s OCTOBER. 😱 Where has the year gone?! Well, I can’t answer that question, but I can tell you my mind is completely fixated on the upcoming holiday season. I want this to be your best year yet, so let’s focus on Black Friday marketing. This is where the […]

We can still feel the warmth of the summer sun on our faces, but now is the time to start planning our holiday marketing strategy! You’ll soon be deep in the handmade trenches, working hard on your creations like the good elf you are. Now is the time to plan your marketing and try to […]

Well hey there happy maker! Whether it’s your first year in business or your fiftieth, the holidays are coming, and we are all getting ready. One of the most important parts of preparation is working on your email marketing strategy. You may be enjoying Pumpkin Spice EVERYTHING and looking at Halloween decorations. But now is the […]

If you’ve spent any time trying to market your craft business online, then you know that Content is Queen. Social media is a terrific way to get the word out about your business, but it can be exhausting trying to come up with content ideas. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to […]

I’m going to make a bold statement here: a well-nurtured and engaged email list is the most valuable asset your business can have. This applies if you are a handmade business owner or any kind of business owner, really.  And, I have the best email marketing tips for you today! Hear me out: This statement […]