tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14992202.post3257430249298189914..comments2024-03-22T15:47:26.541-07:00Comments on Oh the Cuteness!: Blind Spots.Chase Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975617373410577449noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14992202.post-16807773034713317922012-03-14T20:03:13.586-07:002012-03-14T20:03:13.586-07:00Thank you much Barbara! Things are going well! And...Thank you much Barbara! Things are going well! And Breana, I'd love to work with you!Chase Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975617373410577449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14992202.post-56989744245754495382012-03-14T11:52:06.734-07:002012-03-14T11:52:06.734-07:00I'm planning on getting back on my blog with u...I'm planning on getting back on my blog with updates and all. Sadly working and stressing so much had made me stop for far too long. When I get back rolling I will definitely be looking into purchasing ad space! I love your new cards too! SO adorable! Thinking of getting some of the mini ones when I get my baby knit store up. Be good for thank you notes in packages!<br /><br />If you want I would totally post one of those posters in Portland for you! haha. We all need to stick together in the crafting world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14992202.post-39672445662342161632012-03-03T04:32:07.817-08:002012-03-03T04:32:07.817-08:00Boy, I hear you on the whole 'shyness' thi...Boy, I hear you on the whole 'shyness' thing - I feel really uncomfortable with self promotion, and yet you need to advertise if you want anyone to find you! I think you've made a great start, and I'm looking forward to seeing how your plan works. (Adorable cards, by the way!)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790839484765673451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14992202.post-72199933331430209912012-02-26T16:13:37.883-08:002012-02-26T16:13:37.883-08:00@Emily - not to ruin the suprise, but I've bee...@Emily - not to ruin the suprise, but I've been working on getting over my crippling shyness and getting some consignment gigs, and mom and dad sure do help a lot!<br />@Vanessa - oooh girl don't tell me you do things for trade!! It's on!Chase Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975617373410577449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14992202.post-2839338027976914902012-02-24T10:45:49.399-08:002012-02-24T10:45:49.399-08:00I love that your business cards are also coupons. ...I love that your business cards are also coupons. Very smart. <br /><br />Sometimes when I fav something on etsy, the seller will send me a note with a 10% off coupon code. Something that might get you a few more sells. <br /><br />This might be helpful. Online classes about how to grow your blog/online business. $15 seams like a reasonable investment. http://www.altitudesummit.com<br />/altchannel/<br /><br />I know that there are tones of other articles and discussions around the web too. <br /><br />Lastly, I do design for trade. :) <br /><br />Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14992202.post-42417342548743221582012-02-23T10:06:28.092-08:002012-02-23T10:06:28.092-08:00I'm not sure if you've done this already, ...I'm not sure if you've done this already, but I sell some of my things by consignment in a local bookstore. While sometimes it can be frustrating as they DOUBLE my prices (jeeze!!), I have had sales and I've definitely noticed a spike in my blog viewers since doing so. I make sure to leave plenty of business cards, and have had orders from people who saw my work and were savvy enough to know that the prices had been hiked! <br />ALSO, I see you've already done this a bit- I still say that parents/family are the best advertisers. My parents are so supportive and proud- they always carry around a little stack of my business cards and give them to people who comment on something they're wearing that I had made for them. They also hand cards out at work and add a facebook link on their page when I have a new post out.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12007046141322557735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14992202.post-65935007555655461962012-02-22T19:28:02.060-08:002012-02-22T19:28:02.060-08:00Thanks ladies! It's so nice to know that there...Thanks ladies! It's so nice to know that there are people out there in the same boat as me! <br />@Mom: Thanks for all your help, I couldn't do most of this without you! <br />@Tsuki: you are way too hard on yourself, everything I seen on your blog and in your shop is lovely! <br />@Alice: You are such an inspiration to me and I'll take all of your advice to heart!<br />And @Leslie, who commented on the "Advertise" page: I love your site and all your sweet free patterns and tutorials, let's get together some advertising trades!Chase Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975617373410577449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14992202.post-23690307987320459452012-02-22T13:29:59.637-08:002012-02-22T13:29:59.637-08:00It sounds like you have a healthy attitude towards...It sounds like you have a healthy attitude towards your business ... always be open to learning and growing. :) Not to be "that guy" but I sell super cheap ad space on my site if you ever have a budget and want to try it out.<br /><br />Other thoughts (the things I do instead of advertising) with regard to generating buzz are writing articles for craftzine.com, letting sites like whipup.com know about projects I've posted on my site, writing tutorials, offering free patterns, leaving thoughtful and enthusiastic comments on the blogs of people doing things that I LOVE, and replying to the awesome comments people leave on my blog.futuregirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17248227421174277717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14992202.post-11991930567182908472012-02-22T12:12:59.052-08:002012-02-22T12:12:59.052-08:00my shop & blog is much newer than yours and st...my shop & blog is much newer than yours and still only a side venture. I don't have enough time to dedicate to it's success because my 9-5 (8-8) keeps me too busy. <br /><br />I have purchased ad space on a couple of blogs in the past. And while it gave me a spike in views, it didn't result in sales. So I don't know if it was worth the investment. <br /><br />I decided a while back to be an ad-free blog. But I do wonder how well blogs with ads really fare. It seems they may have a lot of repeat business and referrals. I'm just not ready to take that leap. And my readership is low (commenting even lower), so I don't think I'm there yet.<br /><br />I currently only sell on Etsy and I'm sure that's not a good idea. I started there as a buyer when they first opened. Finding handmade stuff online was so new and the site was perfect. Now I feel like my products get lost in a sea of others that are far better than mine! <br /><br />So I guess I have no advice since I'm not successful at this. But I do wish you the best of luck with this new step towards success and branding. And I think your new cards look great!! :)Tsuki aka LittleGrayFoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01806383466198748686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14992202.post-1071224328001920052012-02-22T11:16:54.210-08:002012-02-22T11:16:54.210-08:00Your cards and coupons look great!
... your book...Your cards and coupons look great!<br /><br /> ... your book store idea sounds great ....who does'nt like books... <br /><br />be sure to list the books your patterns are in that are for sale as well ! <br /><br />i will put up a few of your posters around here and SLO...<br /><br />good luck :)on your new ventures...<br /><br /> your patience will pay off ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com