This blog chronicles the behind-the-scenes workings of Smutopia, my fledgling handmade jewelry business. Whether promoting my online shop, improving my craft, or setting up to sell at local markets, this blog will document my adventures in jewlery design, crafting, and sales.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Special Designs for April! Happy B-day!
Last Day to Enter for $10 Gift Certificate!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Google Analytics--Part 2: Adding GA Code to your Blog
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Another Great Ocean-Themed find on Etsy: Laffinggull
Monday, April 27, 2009
Variations on a Theme
Circle of Imagination
Friday, April 24, 2009
Ocean-Themed Friday: DreamWhimsy
Ocean-Themed Friday: StudioMarcy
Ocean-Themed Friday: Bellebeads
Ocean-Themed Friday: Kimberquinn
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Ring Sale!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Google Analytics--Part 1: Getting Started
1. Go to Google Analyics and register for an account. (It's FREE!)
2. Follow the instructions on the site to add a website profile for your Etsy shop's URL.
3. You will be given a snippet of code when setting up the website profile. Copy and paste the small section of code reading "UA-#######-#". Each profile produces a unique set of code, so if you set up profiles for more than one shop URL, be sure copy the new UA#"
4. Go back to your Etsy shop--click on the link "Web Analytics" in your Etsy.
5. Paste the UA# from Google Analytics into the blank field.
6. You're done! Your first report should be available on Google Analytics within 24 hours!
I'll be posting more about my experiences with Google Analytics as I start using it and gain a better understanding of the available data and anyalitical tools :)
Friday, April 17, 2009
New Work!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Bead Destash Bash!
Where Did the Time Go?
Sunday, April 12, 2009
SmuTopia Jewelry Giveaway: $10 Gift Certificate! (4/12-4/30)
My new giveaway will accept entries from today through the end of April and the winner will receive a $10 SmuTopia Jewelry gift certifcate that can be redeemed at either SmuTopia on Ety or SmuTopia on ArtFire.
To Enter:
Receive one entry for each of the following:
- Visit SmuTopia on Ety then come back here and leave a comment about your favorite photo or item.
- Visit SmuTopia on ArtFire then come back here and leave a comment about your favorite photo or item.
- Visit SmuTopia on Flickr then come back here and leave a comment about your favorite photo or item.
- Post a link to this giveaway on your website then leave a comment here with a link to your site.
Good Luck Everyone! And be sure to leave your email address if it isn't in your profile so I have a way to contact you if you win!
Friday, April 10, 2009
LOST fans everywhere!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Awesome Trade! I'm so excited :)
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
New Work! More Beachy Goodness :)
Friday, April 3, 2009
Weekly Smu*Topia Giveaway! Fri. 4/3 - Thu. 4/9
This week's prize is the "Starfish Hoop" pendant pictured above. Pendant is 3 inches long and comes on a 16 inch chain.
To Enter: Receive one entry for each of the following:
- Visit SmuTopia on Etsy then come back here and post a comment about your favorite item.
- Visit SmuTopia on ArtFire then come back here and post a comment about your favorite item.
- Post a link to this blog or one of my shops on your website then post a comment here with your URL.
- Become a follower on this blog.
- Make a purchase from SmuTopia.
Entries must be received by Midnight EDT on Thursday 4/9/09. I will compile all entries and draw a winner on Friday 4/10 and post a comment here. I will also be contacting the winner via email--make sure you leave your email address if it isn't in your profile!
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Bead Binge!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Anyone up for the Beach?
I've also found some great ocean-themed items from other artsists on Etsy. Here is a great steampunk piece from asphaltqueen
Do you have ocean-themed items in your shop? Post a comment and leave a link!