How Etsy Search algorithm works
Etsy Search evaluates listing relevance by comparing buyer search terms with the title, tags, category and description. A second factor is listing quality, measured by click-through rate, conversion, reviews and on-time shipping. Without relevant text the listing won't appear.
The ideal Etsy title structure
Etsy allows up to 140 characters in the title. Start with the main keyword a buyer would type, followed by material, style, occasion, recipient and color. Instead of 'Pretty handmade earrings', try 'Sterling silver minimalist earrings gift for her, boho handmade jewelry'.
The 13 Etsy tags: strategy
Combine: 2-3 main keyword tags, 2-3 occasion tags (birthday, wedding, Valentine's), 2-3 recipient tags (for her, for him, for mom), 2-3 style/material tags, 1-2 trending tags. Using all 13 tags is mandatory — each empty tag is a missed search opportunity.
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