Best Practices

10 Creative Packaging Design Ideas for Small Businesses

By Tracy Matthews / September 14, 2021

Unboxing experiences are a big deal in the eCommerce world. Small business owners who want to sell their products for premium prices need to think of creative packaging design ideas. Imagine I asked you to pick between two…

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How to Photograph Jewelry and Other Products For Your Website

By Tracy Matthews / September 9, 2021

Every entrepreneur who successfully sells jewelry online knows how to take quality product photos for their website. Websites are a tool for visual communication, so the way you display your products is fundamental to increasing your online sales.…

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Your 3-Part Content Marketing Calendar for Your Online Product Business (Free Template)

By Tracy Matthews / September 7, 2021

So, you want a free marketing calendar template that will let you plan your social media, email marketing, and web content all in one place, but none of them are made with jewelry designers in mind… I’ve got…

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#312 How to Use Instagram REELS to Grow Your Business

By Tracy Matthews / August 26, 2021

When my marketing manager told me I need to post more Reels on Instagram I felt… annoyed. I felt stupid dancing on camera, and I thought that’s what you have to do (hint: it isn’t), so I kind…

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#311 The 3 Pillars of Online Sales with Megan Auman

By Tracy Matthews / August 19, 2021

Selling your jewelry online is how independent designers thrive in today’s market. I met Megan Auman many years ago at a jewelry event. We immediately hit it off because we have so much in common. Megan is an…

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#304 3 Reasons Your Audience Growth Has Stalled

By Tracy Matthews / June 1, 2021

Do you ever feel like you’re putting in the work, doing everything right, and still not seeing any big changes in your business? Hitting a business plateau is the number one reason jewelry designers and makers join our…

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#303 The 5 Most Important Pages on Your Website with Coach Erin Alexander

By Tracy Matthews / May 25, 2021

When was the last time you took an honest look at your website? Your website may be the most important asset for your eCommerce brand. It’s a 24/7 one-stop-shop for customers to shop your products and learn about…

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#302 Clearing Emotional Clutter + Getting Out of Your Own Way

By Tracy Matthews / May 18, 2021

If you feel like a mess on the inside, your business will, too. The past two years have been a huge process of personal transformation for me. Now that my 50th birthday month is here, I’ve been doing…

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#299 How to Bring the Joy Back to Marketing with Laryssa Wirstiuk

By Tracy Matthews / April 27, 2021

Do you feel like you’re running out of ideas to market your jewelry brand? Laryssa Wirstiuk is here to help. Laryssa is the founder and creative director of Joy Joya, a digital marketing agency for jewelry brands. She’s…

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#298 The Must-Have Email Automations for Jewelry eCommerce with Jessica Totillo Coster

By Tracy Matthews / April 20, 2021

I think we can all agree that it would be awesome to make money without lifting a finger. Well, email automation is the most sensible way small business owners can cut back on their workload without cutting back…

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