{"id":3739,"date":"2017-12-21T15:31:30","date_gmt":"2017-12-21T20:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marketing.dev.logojoy.com\/?p=3739"},"modified":"2023-11-15T11:46:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T16:46:09","slug":"etsy-cover-photo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress-715453-3009179.cloudwaysapps.com\/blog\/etsy-cover-photo\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Design an Etsy Cover Photo and Launch Your Online Shop"},"content":{"rendered":"
Etsy started back in 2005, before selling online was a big deal and before it felt like everyone you talked to had a side business. <\/span><\/p>\n Aimed crafters, artisans, and artists,\u00a0<\/span>Etsy has grown to\u00a01.98 million sellers, 35.8 million active buyers, and over 50 million products<\/a>, meaning it’s a HUGE market with lots of opportunity — and lots of competition.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re starting or revamping an Etsy business, look no further than this advice from two shop owners (and Looka users), who were kind enough to share their advice on how to launch an Etsy shop that sells.<\/p>\n Erin Waters<\/strong> runs\u00a0TwinLeaves Jewelry, where she sells her handmade bohemian-inspired earrings. She also just launched a sister shop called BohoKiddoCo<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sophie Paton<\/strong> runs\u00a0SPCardsCo<\/a>, where she sells hand-crafted greeting cards for birthdays, weddings, holidays, and more.<\/p>\n To get started, you’ll need to fill out a few details on Etsy<\/a>, including:<\/p>\n Once your shop is created, you’re ready to move on with design and branding. There are three main spaces at the top of your shop where you can add branded images:<\/p>\n 1. Cover photo<\/strong> – The image that spans the top of your shop (previously known as a banner — you can keep a banner as well as a cover photo, but the banner won’t show up on mobile and will be smaller and less impactful than your cover photo).<\/p>\n 2. Shop icon<\/strong> –\u00a0The image that appears under your cover photo to the left of your store name (usually a logo).<\/p>\n 3. Profile photo<\/strong> –\u00a0The image that appears on the right of your shop under the cover photo (usually a photo of you!)<\/p>\n Let’s take a look at the TwinLeaves shop:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n “I had an idea of what I wanted my cover photo to feel like, which is as if you’re drowning in color and texture,” says Erin of her shop. “<\/span>I purchased the feathers from <\/span>Clipart Brat on Etsy<\/span><\/a>, and found the delicious painted background somewhere else online. I worked on placing the feathers for a long time so it all flows together.<\/span><\/p>\n My advice is not to feel pressured to make everything perfect at first.<\/strong> Take the time to look at beautiful shops and figure out what you’re drawn to and why.<\/p>\n If you can tie that in with your product, then you have a good chance of creating the same type of experience for your customers.<\/p>\n Also, ask questions! Most makers I know are happy to share helpful info.”<\/p>\n Next up is Sophie from SPCardsCo:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/b>“<\/span>I wanted SPCardsCo\u2019s brand to be fun and quirky, like the cards we produce, but also sophisticated.\u00a0<\/span>I use my logo in both the profile picture and in the cover photo for my Etsy shop, as well as all of SPCardsCo\u2019s social media profiles. <\/span><\/p>\n Consistency within your branding is key for customers identifying your company across these different profiles.<\/strong> I always use the PNG versions of our logo online as you don\u2019t get any pixelation.<\/span><\/p>\n I love customizing my cover photo to reflect different seasons or particular occasions, such as Christmas or Easter. <\/span><\/p>\n I use Canva<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>for designing images to promote particular product lines, new releases, events, and coupon codes. It\u2019s easy to use and you can upload your own images, such as your logo, to create social media posts or a seasonal cover photo. <\/span><\/p>\n For free photos in my social media posts, I go to Burst<\/a><\/span>; they have a massive range of free stock photos<\/a> to use.<\/span><\/p>\n My advice for others is research, research, research!<\/strong> There\u2019s so much help online from bloggers, fellow Etsians, and other small businesses about how to set up an Etsy shop and how to present your products.<\/p>\n Spend time thinking about how you want your shop to look, who your target audience is, and how you are going to promote your shop once its live.”<\/p>\n To reiterate, the cover photo is the image that spans the top of your shop. The minimum size is 1200 x 300 pixels<\/strong>; Etsy recommends 3360 x 840 pixels<\/strong> for the clearest display.<\/p>\n You have a few options for your cover photo:<\/strong><\/p>\n Once you have your cover photo ready and saved, here’s how to add or change it in Etsy:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The shop icon is the image that appears under your cover photo to the left of your store name. This is an optimal place to use your logo! If you don’t have one yet, check out our logo ideas<\/a> gallery\u00a0or use our\u00a0logo creator<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n Your shop icon should be 500 x 500 pixels<\/strong> (note: if you’ve purchased the social media kit add-on from Looka, you’ll have a version of your logo sized for Etsy).<\/p>\n To add or change your Etsy shop icon:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The profile photo is the image that appears on the right of your shop under the cover photo. It’s usually a picture of you, the shop owner — something that conveys trust and personality.<\/p>\n To add or change your Etsy profile photo:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Running a successful Etsy shop will hinge on your product photos. And, as mentioned above, you won’t be able to create your store until you have at least one product listing.<\/p>\nSetting up your Etsy shop: the basics<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nHow to design an Etsy cover photo and add it to your shop<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nNote:<\/strong>\u00a0If you’ve purchased a logo and social media kit<\/a> from Looka, Etsy cover photo options with your logo are included.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nHow to design an Etsy shop icon<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nHow to change your Etsy profile photo (shop owner image)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nEtsy product photo tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n