Why We Left Etsy For Something Better!

Thinking of starting a shop on Etsy? Or maybe you're wondering if it's time to move to your own website? In this video, we’re sharing why we stopped selling on Etsy — and why Shopify became the backbone of our growing laser craft business.

This isn’t an Etsy bash. Etsy has its place, especially for beginners. But as our business grew, we started feeling limited — by the fees, the lack of control, and the inability to scale. So we made the switch.

In this video, we’ll walk you through:
✅ The pros and cons of Etsy vs Shopify
✅ Real-world fee breakdowns (and how much we actually saved)
✅ Why branding and customer data matter more than you think
✅ What Shopify lets us do that Etsy couldn’t
✅ Tips for a smooth transition from marketplace to full control

Whether you’re just getting started or you're feeling stuck on Etsy, we hope this video helps you figure out what’s best for your business. 💡

👇 Drop a comment: Are you still on Etsy? Have you tried Shopify? Let’s compare notes!

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→ Try Shopify for $1: https://shopify.pxf.io/DyJmE5
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🛠 Tools we mentioned:
• Shopify
• Email marketing apps
• SMS marketing apps
• Custom bundling & upsell plugins
• POS system for workshops & craft shows

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FYI: We are not professionals, and we don’t claim to be. This is what we found worked for our project. Yours may need a little different approach. We have just enough woodworking skill to make some basic furniture. Safety first!


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