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The Six Most Useful Apps for Your Handmade Business

December 16, 2014 by CreativeIncome 4 Comments

best-appsThese days almost everyone has a smartphone or a tablet computer.  Many of the popular applications can simplify your business’ selling, shipping, and social media posting.  Let’s look at five apps that can help you take your crafty company to the next level!

Instagram

The most popular new app is definitely Instagram. Everyone from crafters to celebrities to bloggers are active on the photo-sharing site. Some users even run virtual “boutiques” on Instagram- posting photos of available items and providing details about how to purchase.  Use Instagram to show off new products, share fan photos, and give followers a glimpse into your artistic process and inspiration.

Foursquare/Swarm

The location-based applications are great for “checking in” at retail stores, craft show events, and art galleries.  When I drop off jewelry to consign at stores I love to share that I’ve been there and brought new items!

USPS Mobile

The U.S. Post Office’s app is one of my favorites!  It’s a great tool for tracking orders that are in the mail- you can enter the tracking number or even scan a package’s barcode to add the numbers.  You can also use the app to find the closest post office, order supplies, and more.

Twitter

A consistent favorite for promoting a craft business!  Twitter is a must for sharing item listings, upcoming events, photos, and more.  You can even get sales through Twitter if the right person sees one of your tweets.  I like to use Twitter for connecting with other handmade business owners, bloggers, and local stores.

Etsy’s Apps

There are now two Etsy.com apps for iPhone and Android devices.  The orange “Etsy” application is more for shopping and browsing, while the white “Sell on Etsy” one is for managing your listings and convos.  I use Sell on Etsy every single day- for checking my shop stats, listing and edition item listings, communicating with customers, and tracking orders.  Plus when you’re logged into the Etsy apps and make a sale you’ll hear the famous “cha-ching” that Etsy sellers love!

Facebook Pages

The Facebook Page Manager app is handy for uploading directly to your Fan Page.  Use this app to show photos, item links, event details, etc. to your fans from your phone.  You can also check your notifications and page stats on this helpful tool.

 

What other apps do you use for your handmade selling?

By Rebecca George from Purple and Lime.

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  1. Rondi Anderson says

    December 27, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    I am loving your content. BUT, these pop up ads are driving me nuts. On my 8 inch Samsung tablet they continually repop up to the point I can hardly read what you have written. Jus saying to be helpful. ☺

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  2. shannon says

    December 30, 2014 at 6:44 am

    I also really love the hootsuite app as I can schedule posts from my phone/tablet/desktop to all my social media sites. I also love the app for my website that I can update inventory from, ship orders, check stats, blog and more. I also use the paypal app frequently and my credit card processor app. So many great apps for business now.

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  3. Karen says

    February 17, 2015 at 11:17 am

    I loved your comments. I really do need to be brave and check out twitter. I like the Pinterest app and my blog app. I also love the apps that allow you to receive credit / debit card payments via your smartphone. Those have increased my sales by an easy 30ish percent

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  4. Doris Hamilton says

    January 9, 2016 at 6:22 pm

    If I apply some of your advice and concept for selling, Will some of them work in the Bahamas. and which ones will you advice I try first.

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