Just wonder whether handmade craft can still be profitable? Any idea? Please let me know as I think this is something that I think is worth to invest and sell it online. What do you think? Please advise. Thanks
First, being "worth the investment" shouldn't be a big issue, as there are plenty of web hosts that will provide you with a easy-to-build website for $5 a month or so. So the site itself isn't a big deal. Next, your expectations. You're selling something you make yourself, so you won't be selling huge numbers of products. If you're hoping to make big bucks, then no, it won't happen. If you're looking for some extra income, then sure, it could work. Finally, to sell online you need to either beat other sites on price or service (if you're selling something that's also sold on many other sites), or you need to have a unique product that can't be found elsewhere. You match the second point - you're making a custom product. Whatever the craft is, there might be other sites selling something similar, but not exactly the same, as your product is hand made. If it's good quality, catchy, and of a popular topic (maybe you can make some items that are seasonal, such as Halloween-related, Christmas-related, etc.), then you can certainly make some money. Just don't plan on retiring with the profits!
Etsy is another very popular option for people who create handmade crafts. Some crafters have turned Etsy into profitable full-time businesses. You will be required to pay fees for selling there (just like at eBay or virtually any other marketplace - including your local flea market), but you'll have a much easier time getting your work in front of many more customers than if you ALSO tried to build and market a website at the same time.
It depends on the craft. You should do your home work and research the market, in order to offer something what the people need instead of trying to promote something that people do not need.
It's really a good plan to have a online selling of handy crafts.Usually it is a rare thing that we find handmade crafts online. I suppose it gives you the worth than what you expect. It makes something different in online marketing.
It can surely be a great business plan. but it entirely depends on your approach, target audience/visitors Here i am saying this presuming that you have all the backend logistics sorted out already. make a site, update it regular content, and try to do some SEO with selected keywords, thorough keyword analysis is really needed.. etc, if you want more, we can discuss in length
Don't be discouraged. If this is what you want to do then go for it. Only you can make it profitable.
The market is still there but the question is how do you get there try to find a few forum or contact a shop to see if you can work something out with them. I think its worth the time!
I think selling handmade craft gifts is still profitable and creating a website will be a great way of generating sales. Think carefully about your site as it is is crucial to the success of your business. You need to make sure that it is unique and memorable but at the same time it's important that the website isn't overly complicated and difficult to use. A clear, concise and easy to use website will always be more successful than an overly complicated and confusing site. If people find a website simple and easy to use they are more likely to use that site again.
Do not listen to danparks. if you do, then you will give up before you should... Dan suggests it is beyond your means if you can not keep up with product vs demand... If you get past this part, then this is the start of your business, then you need to start thinking of expanding, getting others to help with your product creation, etc...You are not out of business just because you can not keep up with orders...you just have to expand to the level you need too. Two little girls come up with the idea of putting designs in bottle caps...do you think they stopped when they could not keep up with demand? no, they outsourced...who would have thought they would become millionaires....