3dcart vs Etsy: Starting Your Own Store for Handmade Goods

If you've always dreamed of selling handmade products like jewelry, furniture or other trinkets, you’ve probably considered using a system like Etsy to get the job done. But you may want to consider an Etsy alternative if you want to keep all of your profits, control your own brand and expand your business.

While selling goods through your own online store might seem daunting, the right shopping cart software gives you the ability to have ultimate control of everything you do and as a result, a full share in the returns from your goods. While Etsy seems easier for you to use, the website takes a huge cut from craft-makers, leaving you with barely enough to cover the cost of your goods. Consider looking into an alternative to Etsy like 3DCart, a full-service ecommerce suite that puts the tools to start your own business at your fingertips.

Below are a few reasons why we think you're better off with us.

Low Starting Cost to Keep Your Profits
3DCart’s been in the business for more than 14 years, and that’s why we’re able to offer our shopping cart at a low starting cost—$19.99/month, to be exact. Getting started on Etsy is going to cost a fee—and then you’ll be hit with more fees when you actually sell a piece, including shipping. So, all together, you’ll be charged 20 cents an item to list nad a 3.5 percent sales fee on every sale. Evaluating 3DCart vs Etsy in terms of cost is simple if you want to make a lot of sales.

Better Ways to Market Your Work
With Etsy, spreading the word about your work will rely heavily on word-of-mouth and sharing your page via social media. 3DCart gives you easy ways to integrate your social media tools—but our software doesn’t stop there. Create newsletters and distribute them easily, use built-in SEO modules for better online visibility, manage a blog directly from your dashboard or send out coupons to your customers to drive more sales. Whatever you’re looking for in the way of marketing features, 3DCart has you covered.

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