{"id":67018,"date":"2022-03-18T10:18:56","date_gmt":"2022-03-18T10:18:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artspainter.com\/?p=67018"},"modified":"2022-03-18T10:18:56","modified_gmt":"2022-03-18T10:18:56","slug":"artist-or-artisan-choosing-the-right-name-for-your-etsy-shop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artspainter.com\/blog\/artist-or-artisan-choosing-the-right-name-for-your-etsy-shop\/","title":{"rendered":"Artist or Artisan? Choosing the Right Name for Your Etsy Shop"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dXmH4Cq8uaE?autoplay=1&#038;mute=1\"><\/iframe>Choosing the right name for your Etsy shop is an important decision you will make as you begin your business. Be sure to choose a name that reflects the work you do, the style you create and how you want people to perceive your products and services.<\/p>\n<p>After reading this article, we hope that you will have a better idea of what to look for in a good name.<\/p>\n<p>When choosing a name for your shop, it is important that you choose something that fits with your personal brand. You want a name that will help potential customers find your shop and associate it with your products and services. Here are some tips on how to choose the right name for your Etsy shop:<\/p>\n<p>Are you an artist or artisan?<\/p>\n<p>While these two terms are often used interchangeably, there are some subtle differences that may help in choosing the right name for your shop. For example, many people use the word &#8220;artisan&#8221; when referencing handmade goods, since the word implies a high level of skill and craftsmanship. However, if you are more of an artist than an artisan, then perhaps calling yourself an artist would be more appropriate. If this is the case, then it would be best if you could somehow incorporate your art into the title of your shop. A good example of this is<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s time to get serious about naming your store. Maybe you&#8217;re calling yourself an artisan, or maybe you&#8217;re an artist. Or maybe you&#8217;re both. The thing is, whatever word you use for yourself is the first thing potential customers are going to read about your store. It&#8217;s super important!<\/p>\n<p>What do the words mean? You&#8217;ll want to know that too. For example, an artist is someone who creates things from their own imagination, whereas an artisan makes things by hand using traditional methods. Whoa! That seems like a big difference! But how does it apply in the real world? And what does it mean for you and your shop? These are exactly the questions I hope this article answers.<\/p>\n<p>The first thing to do when you&#8217;re planning on setting up shop on Etsy is figure out a name for your shop. But what should that name be? Naming your shop is really important, as this will be the first thing people will see when they visit your store. It&#8217;s also important that you choose a name that best describes what kind of items you&#8217;ll be selling.<\/p>\n<p>Hence, while picking a name for your store may seem like an easy task, it can actually take quite a bit of thought and consideration. That&#8217;s why I&#8217;m writing this blog post! I want to walk you through the process of choosing a name for your Etsy shop, so that you can use my tips and tricks to discover the perfect name for your online store.<\/p>\n<p>What you name your handmade business makes a big difference to your bottom line. A good name can help attract customers and increase sales. A bad name\u2026well, you don&#8217;t want that.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ve probably already got a &#8220;business&#8221; name for your Etsy shop, but if you haven&#8217;t, or if you&#8217;re thinking of changing it, here are some things to keep in mind as you search for the perfect one.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in opening an Etsy shop, you might be giving too much thought to the name of your shop. Some Etsy shop owners agonize for months over their shop names, and even more time brainstorming their shop names. However, this is a big mistake, since it is not the name itself that will make or break your business.<\/p>\n<p>*The term artisan refers to a skilled craftsperson. It can refer to someone who makes art, but it cannot be used interchangeably with artist. Artist, on the other hand, refers exclusively to someone who creates art.*<\/p>\n<p>Artisan: maker of applied arts and handicrafts, especially one employing traditional techniques or materials.<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nN8iTXjGdl8?autoplay=1&#038;mute=1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing the right name for your Etsy shop is an important decision you will make as you begin your business. Be sure to choose a name that reflects the work you do, the style you create and how you want people to perceive your products and services. 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