"Without followers on Twitter, not only will be you lonely, but your tweets will not get out to potential buyers. Gaining Twitter followers is relatively simple; gaining followers in your target audience is where things get a bit tricky.

If you’re new to Twitter, the best place to start is to follow people that interest you. How do you find out who is on Twitter that interests you? Check for a “follow me on twitter” link or image on the blogs you read, the Flickr photostreams you follow, and other places you’re already frequenting, including profiles of sellers that interest you on ArtFire andEtsy. Chances are at least a few of those people are on Twitter. I would also suggest checking out celebrities like Martha Stewart, or brands and shows you love. There’s no harm in having some fun while being productive!"....

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"If you have researched how to increase your on-line sales, you’ve surely been told to start a blog. Blogging is a trend that has passed the test of time; I have even seen people’s “dogs” blogging.

Blogs can certainly increase traffic to your on-line shop, but traffic doesn’t always mean sales. You will have to work for your blog if you want it to work for you.

Blogs aren’t something to take lightly. They can be time consuming, and an out-of-date blog can damage your on-line presence. If you already feel pinched for time, this might not be the right time to start a blog (unless you’re ready to juggle your time even more)...."

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