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Etsy consulting services for three business models.

Private Label, Digital Products or Print on Demand. We help you pick the right model, then research, build and grow your shop with our Growth System.

Wooden shelf, printed planner, T-shirt and mug: products from three Etsy business models
Three business modelsPick one, or combine them
Research before recommendationsEvery plan starts from evidence
USA and worldwideFor sellers reaching US buyers from anywhere

Business models

Choose your Etsy business model

Each model has its own page. It covers the steps, what we do, and what you should know before you start.

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Business model 01

Private Label

Your brand on products made for you.

A production partner makes the products to your design or spec, and you sell them under your own brand name.

SkincareCandlesJewelryHome decorAccessories
  • Product and niche research
  • Brand positioning and shop identity
  • Listings, keywords and launch
Explore Private Label
Digital planner on a tablet with printed planner pages
Business model 02

Digital Products

Create once. Deliver instantly.

Printables, planners, templates and digital art that buyers download. Etsy delivers the files for you, automatically.

PrintablesPlannersTemplatesSVG filesWall art
  • Demand and niche research
  • Product range and file presentation
  • Keyword strategy and listings
Explore Digital Products
Printed t-shirt, mug and poster tubes
Business model 03

Print on Demand

Your designs, printed and shipped for you.

Your designs on apparel, mugs, posters and more. When an order comes in, a print-on-demand partner makes it and ships it.

T-shirtsHoodiesMugsPostersTote bags
  • Niche and design direction research
  • Product selection and partner setup guidance
  • Mockups direction, listings and SEO
Explore Print on Demand

Compare the models

Which model fits you?

Not sure? That's exactly what the free consultation is for.

Typical characteristicsPrivate LabelDigital ProductsPrint on Demand
InventoryUsually neededNoneNone
Upfront investmentHigherLowLow
ShippingYou or your partnerInstant downloadPartner ships
Your creative workProduct and brandDigital designPrint designs
Margin per saleUsually higherHigh once createdUsually lower

These are general traits only. Your own costs and margins depend on your products, suppliers and pricing.

Included in every model

The Soft Stallions Growth System

Twelve services in four phases. We use these building blocks for every model. Take the whole system, or only the parts you need.

Planning desk with a product plan notebook, research charts and handmade product samples01
Plan4 services

We research what buyers already search for, check competition and pricing, and help you choose the products and the position that give your shop the best start.

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Build3 services

We set up your Etsy shop and payments, build a keyword map for every product and write listings in the words buyers actually type.

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Optimize4 services

We improve titles, tags, photos, descriptions and shop pages, so your listings appear in more searches and visitors trust you enough to buy.

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Grow1 service

We review your shop stats every month, show you what is working and what is not, and give you a clear, prioritized list of next steps.

Phase 01 / 04 · 4 services

Plan

Work out what to sell and how to position it, with research doing the deciding instead of guesswork.

01

Etsy Business Consultancy

Straight advice on getting started on Etsy, fixing how an existing shop runs, or planning growth step by step.

View Business Consultancy

Typical focus areas

  • Marketplace fit for your products
  • Goals, priorities and a growth roadmap
  • Review of current shop operations
  • Clear next steps you can act on

Best for: Businesses deciding how to approach Etsy, or shops that need direction.

03

Etsy Product Research

Find out what's worth selling: buyer demand, competition, how the niche behaves and where you can stand out.

View Product Research

Typical focus areas

  • Buyer demand signals
  • Competition levels in each niche
  • Niche characteristics and price ranges
  • A shortlist of opportunities

Best for: Sellers choosing what to sell next, or what to add.

04

Product Development Strategy

Sharpen your product ideas, make your offer different from the rest, and build products your buyers actually want.

View Product Development Strategy

Typical focus areas

  • Concept refinement
  • Differentiation from similar products
  • Fit with your target customer
  • Product line planning

Best for: Brands refining or expanding their product range.

06

Competitor Analysis

See how competing shops position, price and present their products, and where you can do better.

View Competitor Analysis

Typical focus areas

  • Review of relevant competing shops
  • Positioning and pricing approaches
  • Listing presentation comparison
  • Where you can stand out

Best for: Sellers in crowded niches.

Phase 02 / 04 · 3 services

Build

Set up the shop and create listings that match how buyers search.

02

Shop Creation & Account Setup

We guide you through Etsy account setup, then build the shop with you: name, branding direction, sections, policies and launch prep.

View Shop Creation & Account Setup

Typical focus areas

  • Step-by-step Etsy account setup guidance
  • Shop name, banner, About and policies
  • Sections, shipping and shop settings
  • Launch checklist

Best for: New sellers opening their first Etsy shop.

05

Etsy Keyword Research

Find the search phrases your buyers use, then put them to work in your positioning and listing copy so you get found.

View Keyword Research

Typical focus areas

  • Core and long-tail buyer phrases
  • Keyword groups for each product
  • Title and tag recommendations
  • Attribute mapping

Best for: Shops with good products but low visibility.

08

Etsy Listing Creation

Complete listings with clear titles, descriptions, attributes and tags, written to make buyers want the product.

View Listing Creation

Typical focus areas

  • Search-conscious titles
  • Clear, buyer-focused descriptions
  • Tags and attributes
  • Structured product information

Best for: New products or new shops that need listings written.

Phase 03 / 04 · 4 services

Optimize

Improve your listings and your shop so buyers find you and feel sure enough to buy.

07

Etsy Shop Optimization

Tidy up how your shop is organized and branded, sort out its sections, and make it easier and nicer to shop.

View Shop Optimization

Typical focus areas

  • Shop sections and structure
  • Branding consistency
  • About, policies and announcement
  • Customer experience review

Best for: Existing shops that feel unclear or inconsistent.

09

Etsy Listing Optimization

Rework your current listings: better structure, the right keywords, stronger photos and copy written for the buyer.

View Listing Optimization

Typical focus areas

  • Listing audit
  • Content refinement
  • Keyword alignment
  • Presentation recommendations

Best for: Shops with views but few sales.

10

Etsy Listing SEO

Listing content built for Etsy search, with the right keywords, the right attributes and clear product descriptions.

View Listing SEO

Typical focus areas

  • Titles built around real searches
  • Using all 13 tags well
  • Completing relevant attributes
  • Descriptions that stay clear

Best for: Listings that are hard to find in Etsy search.

11

Etsy Shop SEO

Help your whole shop get found, with relevant content, consistent positioning and Etsy best practice.

View Shop SEO

Typical focus areas

  • Shop-level content
  • Section naming
  • Consistent positioning
  • Marketplace best practices

Best for: Shops that want a stronger overall search presence.

Phase 04 / 04 · 1 service

Grow

Keep getting better, with regular reviews and a short list of what to do next.

12

Ongoing Etsy Growth Consulting

Regular reviews of your shop, the openings we see, what to do first, and advice to keep sales moving up.

View Ongoing Growth Consulting

Typical focus areas

  • Regular strategic reviews
  • Opportunity analysis
  • Prioritized recommendations
  • Check-ins at an agreed rhythm

Best for: Growing shops and brands that want continued support.

How to choose

Which Etsy service do you need?

A quick way to find your starting point. We confirm it on the free consultation.

  1. 01

    No shop yet

    Start with Business Consultancy and Product Research, then Shop Setup. A launch package covers all three.

  2. 02

    Shop is live but quiet

    Start with a free shop audit, then Keyword Research and Listing Optimization.

  3. 03

    Views but few sales

    Look at Listing Optimization and Competitor Analysis. The photos, price and offer usually need work.

  4. 04

    Growing and want more

    Ongoing Growth Consulting and Product Development help you add the right products next.

Packages & pricing

Clear packages, clear prices

Pick a package, or let us build a plan around your shop. Every project starts with a free consultation, and we confirm the final scope in writing before any work begins.

New sellers

Starter Launch

A clean, correct start for a brand-new Etsy shop.

$249one-time
  • Etsy shop setup on your own account
  • Shop banner and icon
  • 10 SEO-optimized listings
  • Basic keyword research
  • Shop policies setup
  • 2 weeks of support
Start with Starter
Most popularLaunch to compete

Growth Launch

Research, branding and a full catalog, built to compete from day one.

$999one-time
  • Complete Etsy store setup
  • Professional logo and banner
  • 50 SEO-optimized listings
  • Keyword and competitor research
  • Titles, tags and descriptions
  • 3 months of support
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Serious brands

Pro Launch

The full launch for brands ready to scale a large catalog.

$1,199one-time
  • Everything in Growth Launch
  • Premium branding package
  • 80 SEO-optimized listings
  • Deep keyword research
  • Conversion-focused listing copy
  • 4 months of support
Go Pro
Live shops

Growth Partner

Ongoing management that keeps a live shop growing.

$149per month
  • Monthly store management
  • SEO optimization and updates
  • Listing updates
  • Winning product research
  • Customer support help
  • Monthly progress check-in
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Prices in US dollars. Etsy fees, Etsy Ads budget and product costs are not included. Need something different, such as a private label or print on demand brand, or a single service? Ask for a custom quote.

Not sure which model fits you?

Tell us about your idea or your shop. We'll recommend the model and services that fit, and you decide what happens next.