As much as I hate to give up on things, I have shut down my Artfire shop. I tried for 3 months, and got plenty of views (2300+), but no sales. I did an experiment that sealed Artfire's fate in my eyes. I did a huge push on it and did a lot of back linking for several days. I got significant traffic from Stumbleupon. Great! Except I noticed when I DIDN'T spend 2 hours a day (or more) promoting and back linking, I got very few incoming URL's. The next thing that sealed their fate was not seeing my listings in Google searches as I had previously. This was apparently due to a Google update.
I actually LOVED Artfire's interface and seller's tools. Etsy could learn a thing or two from these guys. It's hard to drop something you've stuck so much time into, but the monthly cost and work to keep it going made me feel as though I was just spinning my wheels and not actually going anywhere. So, I'm dedicating my time to the shops that actually make sales for me: Etsy, Yardsellr and Listia.
Goodbye, Artfire. It wasn't you, it was me ;)
My thoughts, recovery, Filofax addiction and jewelry projects!
July 10, 2012
June 16, 2012
In Love with Abalone!
As far as jewelry, nothing is quite as summery as abalone! This is a set I've recently made.
June 14, 2012
May 31, 2012
New Endeavors
For several reasons, I have left my job of 17 years. It was one of the toughest decisions I've made to date. Through all the agonizing over my job, my husband has been the most thoughtful and wonderful person. He should be sainted. He has been my best friend and biggest supporter for 21 years, and has allowed me this awesome opportunity....as scary as it is. Not everyone can get the chance to do this, and I truly feel blessed.
A few months ago, my husband, out of nowhere, asked me if fear prevented the two of us from truly living. I immediately answered, "Yes". We've never moved fast on anything. We've both always stayed on the tried and true path with work, home, you name it. Never had children for fear of screwing them up... You can understand how scary this must be for us. To give a second income up for what? Personal growth? A shot at happiness?
Again, I can immediately answer, "Yes".
So, I'm embarking on this new way of living. I have high hopes and already feel wonderful. I'm going to focus on things that are good for me and the harmony of my home. If you don't have yourself, what the hell do you actually have?
A few months ago, my husband, out of nowhere, asked me if fear prevented the two of us from truly living. I immediately answered, "Yes". We've never moved fast on anything. We've both always stayed on the tried and true path with work, home, you name it. Never had children for fear of screwing them up... You can understand how scary this must be for us. To give a second income up for what? Personal growth? A shot at happiness?
Again, I can immediately answer, "Yes".
So, I'm embarking on this new way of living. I have high hopes and already feel wonderful. I'm going to focus on things that are good for me and the harmony of my home. If you don't have yourself, what the hell do you actually have?
May 26, 2012
May 19, 2012
A New Surprise
I am proud to say I have been featured in my very first collection on Artfire! It is quite flattering!
May 12, 2012
Back to the Good Stuff
As you can see below, I have been busy the last couple of days! I am in the midst of a 4 day "sanity" break from my job. Yup. A break to bead, catch up on yard work and most importantly, RELAX!
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| My messy desk! |
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| All the half-started things I got to finish! |
May 2, 2012
Listia Madness!
I've been going just a wee bit nuts on the website Listia. It's kind of like the internet's red-neck yard sale. BUT, there are TONS of beading supplies to be had by the highest bidder. Most of what I have gotten is reclaimed vintage parts - which is just fine with me! So many baubles, beads, shells, weeeeiiird pendants, rhinestones.... I literally will probably need to spend a weekend just sorting. I can't wait!
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