Crafts – hobby or business? The only real identifier on that question is whether or not your run your business like a business. Are you in it for the profit? Or do you just enjoy creating your crafts?
Many crafters run successful online businesses. Website photo galleries show a wide variety of crafts; and e-commerce makes purchasing easy. The trick is to let others know that you and your crafts exist.
A wonderful, untapped method to promote your website is by the use of article marketing. Obviously you have some talent else you would not have the ability to create such beautiful pieces. Share your expertise with others, and in return you'll realize increased traffic to your website.
Articles provide information; they don't sell. You'll be able to promote yourself as an expert in the craft field, which will in turn, bring you more customers. Just remember that article marketing is about informing, not advertising. The increased business is just a nice bonus of the articles.
But what could you write about, right? Pause for a moment and think about what you know, or what you didn't always know, but because of what you learned you are now able to produce better, faster, prettier crafts?
Does it matter what kind of yarn you use? Write about the selection process. Will just any old sewing machine do? Or would other models make your life easier? Perhaps you're an expert on craft show displays. Write about it.
Is there some gadget that makes creating your crafts so much easier? Others would like to hear about it. Write about the intrinsic value that goes along with gifting a gift that was produced with your own hands - out of love. Write about family heirlooms. Write about creating memories that will last for decades to come.
You have something valuable to say – and others want to hear it!
Kelly McCausey is the host of Work at Home Moms Talk Radio and co-author of Easy Article Marketing. www.easyarticlemarketing.com. Learn how to promote your business and make more sales through articles.
