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The Etsy Title Trap: Why Sellers Are Losing Sales Instantly

Handmade & Beyond Podcast

Release Date: 09/04/2025

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I’m diving into Etsy’s latest title change recommendations—and why they’re causing chaos for sellers. If you’ve been tempted to shorten your titles or follow Etsy’s new guidelines, watch this first. I explain exactly how changing titles can reset your listings, tank your traffic, and crush your sales.

 

Here’s what I cover:

• Why Etsy’s advice on shorter titles is misleading and risky

• How the algorithm uses listing history and customer behavior to rank products

• The real danger of changing titles on best-selling listings

• When (and how) you can test shorter titles on new or underperforming listings

• Why keyword research tools like Alura, eRank, and EverBee are more reliable than Etsy’s AI tool

• A smarter way to protect your traffic, test safely, and avoid wrecking your shop

• The importance of using proven keywords with real search traffic

• How to approach Etsy’s updates strategically without tanking your sales

 

This is a must-watch if you want to protect your shop and avoid costly mistakes.

 

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Grow faster than 99% of Etsy shops 👇

Steal my $540K shortcut & skip the struggle 👇

👉 https://www.skool.com/etsygamesvip/about

 

💻Try Alura For Free Here:  https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY

 

📚Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook-  Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business.  Download it for free here:  https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess

 

🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide-  A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground.  Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart

 

Watch The Full Video Series (Can I start a new shop and make sales in 30 days or less?!)👇

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