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Good day, everyone! This is Maya Kaganovich, marketing specialist at Western Bid, and today\u2019s article is on a not-so-familiar topic for me \u2014 uncrowded trends and the place where you, as a handmade seller, can still compete very effectively on Etsy.<\/p>

Why are trends important<\/h2>

Recently, I have been creating quite a lot of content on niches. That is, I am searching for such niches, finding and analyzing them, where on the one hand, there isn\u2019t very high competition, and on the other \u2014 there\u2019s a pretty good demand, meaning search and engagement.<\/p>

But let\u2019s suppose you produce any kind of product, and maybe, your niche has fewer than 5000 competitors. Still, in principle \u2014 fewer than 5000, but even 1000 competitors in your niche. In any case, you need to stand out in your niche, even among that thousand. And even if it\u2019s not a thousand \u2014 let\u2019s say there are three competitors. You need to be the best among these three, create a value proposition, a product that in the eyes of the customer looks so unique that they will buy from you and not your competitor, right?<\/p>

Analyzing a niche \u2014 is not everything<\/h2>

And so, analyzing a niche itself doesn\u2019t really tell you much. Because you can be in a certain niche, and competitors\u2019 products sell, but yours don\u2019t. And here\u2019s a very important detail that you must, absolutely must pay attention to \u2014 modern trends.<\/p>

One of the main reasons why buyers might prefer competitors over you \u2014 your products are outdated, don\u2019t match the tastes, so to speak, of the broader target audience. That is, you\u2019re narrowing your niche too much. And I don\u2019t mean to say that you have bad taste, or that you lack it, God forbid, or that you are a poor craftsperson.<\/p>

But to expand and make your target audience larger, you need to slightly change your products. Add modern features that will appeal to a much wider audience.<\/p>

These features, which I will now talk about, can be applied to products:<\/p>

  • For knitting<\/li>
  • For embroidery<\/li>
  • For sewing<\/li>
  • In your paintings<\/li>
  • In woodworking<\/li>
  • In leatherwork<\/li><\/ul>

    In other words, you can take any kind of craft, and add these details that immediately elevate your products above the competition. And these niches are still not saturated on Etsy.<\/p>

    Where to look for trends<\/h2>

    So, let\u2019s go! Let\u2019s check Etsy, just to illustrate this, and type in the search query \u2014 Wood Frame, meaning wooden frame. Obviously, it\u2019s mostly bought for photos or paintings. And there are many \u2014 Popular Now, bestsellers, great.<\/p>

    And how many of these frames have rounded edges? Okay. Or, for example, have a modern, contemporary shape? One \u2014 all the rest are usual, classic frames. The second, immediately in Popular Now \u2014 with these dotted elements, walnut. There are very few of them. And the bestseller also has rounded edges. And these things are now extremely trendy.<\/p>

    Important: where NOT to look for trends<\/h2>

    By the way, trends \u2014 this is a very important point \u2014 do not need to be searched for on Etsy. There are no trends on Etsy. They lag behind, they are delayed. You need to look in other stores. My two favorite shops are Anthropologie and Target. These stores, so to speak, are focused on tracking trends. They have incredible marketing teams who, you know, keep their finger on the pulse very well.<\/p>

    Trend 1: Rounded edges and arches<\/h2>

    So, let\u2019s look on Etsy and search for mirrors. Well, it\u2019s a bit better here. Here they are \u2014 heart-shaped, scalloped, round. Okay, but again, we don\u2019t know \u2014 maybe the fact that I\u2019ve been searching for such products lately also influenced my search results. This niche is still not overly saturated.<\/p>

    Let\u2019s take a look. If we go to Anthropologie, you\u2019ll see that now, these rounded edges and various types of arches are trendy \u2014 I\u2019ve already done a piece on trends for 2024 and 2025.<\/p>

    I just looked at furniture made with rounded edges. Traditionally, it\u2019s sharp corners, but now, in 2024 and 2025, all corners are meant to be rounded. You understand that this can be used in everything. At least in wooden or leather products. I don\u2019t know, in shelves you make, frames. So many things. If you think about it, you can round off the edges \u2014 and it will immediately give them a completely different look and demand. For example, such, and so on, and similar styles.<\/p>

    Keywords<\/h2>

    Pay attention to the words: scallop wall mirror made of wood. If we go to Etsy and type the word scallop \u2014 well, it\u2019s a very broad term. And here, anything can be \u2014 scallop. But you will immediately see that such frames, which immediately become Etsy picks, are actually very few. And those that exist quickly become, I don\u2019t know, either popular now, or a bestseller. Look at that.<\/p>

    Use in digital products<\/h2>

    And even pattern \u2014 this also relates to digital products. For example, making wedding invitations in digital format. You can confidently apply this trend to your product.<\/p>

    Competition analysis<\/h2>

    This very word itself \u2014 it\u2019s clear that nobody searches specifically for it. And therefore, it is not a separate niche. That is, 158 thousand \u2014 competition. Think about it. That\u2019s a great result. What does this search tell us? It indicates that all products, all I\u2019ve listed \u2014 any products, with this feature, or that involve this word in their tags or titles \u2014 total 158 thousand.<\/p>

    Do you think that\u2019s a lot? Do a search, for example, wall art or gifts for Thanksgiving. there will be millions. That\u2019s nothing. That\u2019s competition, if divided among all smaller niches and products where such features are popular.<\/p>

    And demand here doesn\u2019t matter, because no one really searches for this word. Someone might be searching for, say, lampshade, some lamp. And the first page pops up with a lamp that has that shape. That immediately appeals to them. But the actual search is not really conducted like that, friends.<\/p>

    Trend 2: Pleating<\/h2>

    The next subject is pleating. Pleating in clothing \u2014 of course: skirts, dresses. Completely clear. But pleating now applies to everything.<\/p>

    The same bows \u2014 they can be pleated. Here\u2019s a mirror from Target. It also features pleating. Look, the word pleated<\/em> just like scallop<\/em> \u2014 the same \u2014 has competition of 114 thousand.<\/p>

    So, it can be broken down to all products. It\u2019s nothing. Imagine narrowing the competition just by adding this one word and this feature to your item. And it\u2019s clear \u2014 that applies to skirts, clothes, and so on. All this remains very popular this year. Or rather, next year, 2025.<\/p>

    Trend 3: Fringe<\/h2>

    The next topic, which was popular last year, continues to be so. And, so to speak, even gaining new life and a fresh breath. That\u2019s fringe. And now \u2014 any fringe.<\/p>

    What is fringe<\/h2>

    Look, here\u2019s fringe on a dress. It\u2019s called fringe<\/em>, fringe edge<\/em>. Now, we\u2019re talking about some edges. Look, fringe can be quite usual \u2014 on dresses, skirts. But now, this fringe \u2014 it\u2019s everywhere.<\/p>

    For example:<\/p>

    • Fringed pillows<\/li>
    • Fringed boots<\/li>
    • Fringed pants<\/li>
    • Fringed bags<\/li><\/ul>

      Cowboy theme<\/h2>

      The cowboy theme \u2014 Western<\/em> \u2014 is still ongoing. We had cowboy boots. And it continues today, for instance, in jewelry. It could be such a necklace<\/em>. And again, I\u2019m viewing these trends not on Etsy but on Anthropologie. The trends we don\u2019t see on Etsy.<\/p>

      Etsy analysis<\/h2>

      For example, if I go to Etsy and search for \u201cfringe blankets\u201d \u2014 fringed blankets, you\u2019ll see there aren\u2019t that many. And the results on Etsy are limited. So, it\u2019s still an open niche, not overly filled with sellers. Fringe can even be made from feathers. And interestingly \u2014 the fringe itself, not an item, just a decorative element, already appears in 20 baskets of buyers.<\/p>

      Trend 4: Bows<\/h2>

      Moving to another topic \u2014 structures in the form of bows. Bows are now not just bows but practically everywhere. They\u2019re on buttons, curtains, Christmas stockings. If you type in the word bow, you\u2019ll see many options \u2014 for example, hooks in the shape of bows. Such forms are extremely popular now. Basically, anything that can be imagined is being decorated with bows. By the way, on Etsy, there are many mugs with bows \u2014 and I don\u2019t recommend jumping into this niche because it\u2019s getting over-saturated quickly.<\/p>

      Where there\u2019s less competition<\/h2>

      For other products, like hooks, there aren\u2019t many in the bow shape. Of course, there are plenty of mugs. Think: you want to add a drawing or detail \u2014 just adding a bow or this shape immediately increases the product\u2019s current value.<\/p>

      Bows, bows, bows. But, for example, sewing actual bows onto curtains \u2014 such things do not exist. And I know such curtains exist \u2014 I\u2019ve seen them, and they are very popular. But on Etsy, they are absent. Or, for example, dishes with integrated bow shapes. And an excellent, perfect example is the Metal Serving Set. But it\u2019s not just made for this \u2014 it also features bows. Such utensils and similar items are almost absent on Etsy. If they appeared, they would sell well. Do you understand?<\/p>

      Again: I\u2019m not talking about specific niches now, but about what you can improve or add to your niche to stand out among competitors and find your place under the sun. Look: even a Christmas ornament with small bows can become that very detail that makes your product trendy.<\/p>

      Trend 5: Miniatures<\/h2>

      And the last idea I want to share \u2014 is tiny items. They\u2019re called mini or miniature. For example, a Christmas tree. Such a small, charming Christmas tree. If you search on Etsy with the term miniature ornaments, you\u2019ll see such items are very popular now. I don\u2019t know the secret, but all these tiny animals, houses, decor items evoke special affection. Today, people try making simple items \u2014 but in miniature format.<\/p>

      For example, miniature planters \u2014 tiny pots for plants. Small but a bestseller with a \u201cPopular now\u201d mark. Mini animals, toys, jewelry \u2014 all those cute little things are gaining popularity. And, by the way, there aren\u2019t that many of them on Etsy yet.<\/p>

      We tend to think these tiny things are only for dollhouses or girl\u2019s play. But now, adults are interested too \u2014 using them as decor, placing them on shelves, in display cases. It also relates to paintings: miniature canvases are also in demand. Small, touching items that evoke a smile.<\/p>

      If you\u2019re thinking about what to make that\u2019s lightweight, easy to ship, and profitable \u2014 here\u2019s the answer. You wouldn\u2019t even imagine how many sellers on Etsy now make money on such miniatures.<\/p>

      Conclusion<\/h2>

      So, friends, I hope I managed to inspire you with new ideas and trends that will help improve your sales. Thank you very much for your attention \u2014 wish you success, and see you again!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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