How to Start Selling 3D Printed Products on Etsy

In this article, you will learn:

• Why Etsy is a good starting point but not a long-term solution
• How to determine which products will sell
• How to set up your Etsy store for optimal performance
• Listings and SEO tips for 3D printed products on Etsy
• Summary

🚀Why Etsy is a Good Starting Point but Not a Long-Term Solution

Etsy is a great place to start because it is an established marketplace with buyers ready to purchase your ideas.

You will also find many useful tools that modern e-commerce platforms rely on, such as abandoned cart recovery, promotions, email reminders, Etsy offsite ads and more.

So why isn’t it the best solution in the long run?

In the beginning, when you don’t have many sales and are still figuring out the direction of your store, Etsy is a helpful platform. However, as your store grows and sales increase, you will start to feel the impact of Etsy’s high fees.

Additionally, Etsy has implemented policies that may not always benefit sellers. For example, offering free shipping can affect your SEO ranking, essentially forcing sellers to absorb shipping costs.

🤔How to Determine Which Products Will Sell

There are a few ways to come up with ideas:

1. Identify everyday problems – Think about what could be improved in your daily life or in the lives of others.
2. Research online – Browse Pinterest, Printables, Thingiverse, and MakerWorld for inspiration, but be cautious about copyright laws.
3. Analyze competitors – Look at what others are selling and find ways to improve upon their products. For example, if a competitor is selling a towel holder that is “ugly” or not adjustable for different door widths, you can design a better version.

🟢How to Set Up Your Etsy Store for Optimal Performance

Once you complete the required formalities for opening an Etsy store, you can start personalizing it to meet your needs and attract customers.

• Create a logo and banner – Use Canva (a free and easy-to-use tool) to design a simple but professional-looking store logo and banner. Don’t spend too much time on this, but also don’t leave it blank.
• Choose a relevant store name – Your store name should reflect the products you are selling. For example, if you sell bathroom accessories, a name like "Bathroom Accessories" makes it clear to buyers. If you decide to expand your product range in the future, you can rebrand and rename accordingly.

📝Listings and SEO for 3D Printed Products on Etsy

Creating effective listings is the most important step in making sales. Here’s what to focus on:

• Title – Use the full 140-character limit. Start with the product name and use the remaining space for SEO-friendly keywords. For example, instead of “girlfriend gift” (which is overly saturated), use terms like “bathroom gifts.”
• Photos – Show your product’s functionality. A video is the best way to do this. Additionally, include multiple high-quality photos with a white background.
• Description – Write a concise but informative description. Mention any additional hardware required and whether it’s included. Using keywords from your title in the description can also help with SEO.
• Tags – You have 13 tags available. Use at least 9 to describe your product in detail, and the remaining 4 for broader terms like “bathroom accessories.” Avoid generic phrases like “gift for…” since they are highly competitive.

Once your listing is live, monitor its performance, analyze your competition, and continuously improve your listings.

✔️Summary

Starting an Etsy store can be an exciting adventure, and we recommend giving it a try.

Begin by listing at least 8 products and track their performance over time. Optimize and improve them based on analytics. For the best store performance, aim to have at least 40 listings.

Good luck!

Matrix3D Team