April 30, 2012, 3:59pm EDT  5 Steps to Stand Out as an Etsy
Entrepreneur  Enlarge Image » etsy entrepreneur  Establishing
your credibility on Etsy is key to success. iStockphoto  Rate
this story Michael Margolis, Young Entrepreneur Council  Think
of your favorite celebrity or role model of success. Steven
Spielberg? Martha Stewart? Your great aunt? What is it that you
remember about them? Odds are, it’s their story—from humble
beginnings to stardom (or other versions of success) to how they
live their life today. People’s stories are what we connect with
most. The same is true in business. And it’s at the heart of the
DIY culture on Etsy.  We often self-sabotage our ability to
connect with people. If you’ve ever been on a date or a job
interview, you know that feeling when you second-guess yourself:
“Did I say the right things?” Let’s talk about your Etsy profile
and why you need to tell a story here as well.  On the Internet,
the “About” page is one of the most important elements of any
website. If you pull