How do you know it did any good?

Both Leo and I started doing the Entrecard thing this month and increasing our blogging. The goal, of course, is to drive traffic to our online stores.

My question is this: how do I know it is working? Are the hours spent blogging and dropping and leaving comments worth anything? Is the bottom line increased sales?

Well, I don't know how you can tell! I think it's impossible unless you had a huge, sudden surge in sales that you could tie in to increased blog readership.

If anyone knows of a way to really tell, please let me know. Your thoughts are appreciated.

First full month on Etsy

Our first full month on Etsy was a resounding success to my way of thinking. We earned more than either of us expected. One thing that really help is the lower final value fee. We keep so much more of what we take in.

Patti's been expanding her knowledge of the advertising and marketing that needs to be done. Both of us have started blogging more, joining things like Entrecard to get our blogs noticed, and generally trying to step it up a notch.

We are both happy with the community on Etsy and the warm responses (generally) in the forums and chat.

So, on to an even better August! Thanks to all who hearted us and all buyers ... and to those great sellers who helped us with questions.