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The Business of Jewelry Making On Line

Find out how to sell your jewelry on line using sources like Ebay or your own web site.
Promoting Your Jewelry Business via Blogs
What is a blog and what does it have to do with jewelry making? Even more important, find out how you can use blog technology to promote yourself and your jewelry business, whether you sell your hand-crafted jewelry, teach classes, or sell supplies such as beads and wire.
Selling Jewelry via a Web Site
Selling jewelry on the web can be tricky. Here are some tips to help you find your way through the world wide web of jewelry selling.
On-line Auctions
Learn some basics about exploring on line auction sites where you might be able to sell your hand-crafted jewelry.
The Cost of Shipping the Jewelry You Sell
Another important factor when you decided to sell your hand-crafted jewelry on-line is to determine up front your shipping policy, and how you will receive payment for your merchandise. Here's how I approached this when I sold through auction sites like Ebay.
Selling Jewelry in Web Auctions: Finding Technical Help
It would nice if computer wizardry came with jewelry making knowledge, but alas, it doesn't. However, you don't need to be a computer expert to sell your jewelry through on-line auctions. Here's some information about what you do need to know and how to learn more technical information to help you out.
Jewelry Auctions: How to Store Images
When selling your hand-crafte jewelry on auction sites, you also need a place to store your images. You can either do this through your own web site, or use one of the many image hosting sites available on the Internet.
Selling Jewelry On-Line: Exploring Auction Sites
When I had more time and energy, I spent a few years selling my jewelry though on-line auctions. It took a great deal of organizational skills, but I found it a good alternative to doing art shows or selling to stores. If it's hard for you to get out and sell your hand-crafted jewelry, then on-line auctions might be right for you too.
Ebay
This is the largest on line auction site on the Internet where you can sell jewelry making supplies, related jewelry making items, or your own finished jewelry designs.
The Professional Crafter
Have you thought about selling your crafts on-line? Then check out this comparison of seven sites that do just that.
Shop Builder
If you've thought about selling your jewelry on line, you may want to take a look at the shopping cart software provided by this company.
Beader Finds Seed Beading Niche
This bead weaver, owner of Ready to Bead, came up with a unique business concept for her love of seed bead jewelry.

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