Emily Odio-Sutton built a print-on-demand business on Etsy that paid off her student loan debt and financed family vacations.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Keida Dervishi, the 21-year-old founder of Soulmate Customs. The revenue has been verified by Business Insider. The following has been edited ...

4. Create An Etsy Seller Account Now you're ready to create your Etsy profile and shop. You'll usually need to pay a small one-time fee of $15 to open your account, but after that, the only other ...

If you’re looking to open a shop, here’s how you can use Etsy. Select your shop’s language, country and currency. The language is the default language you’ll use to describe your items.

Whether you're looking to take a break or close your business permanently, taking down your Etsy shop can be accomplished with just a few clicks. Before closing your shop, you'll need to close any ...

Once you've listed an item in your Etsy shop, don’t leave it to chance that a buyer will stumble upon it. Instead, use social media channels to promote your items and store. Each social media ...

Once the app is installed, open it and create an account or log in with your existing Etsy account information. Etsy's return policy is determined by each individual seller, as each shop has its ...

Regularly updating your shop and listings can also boost your visibility on the platform. Plus, Etsy’s advertising platform offers an opportunity to increase your shop’s visibility ...

Shop for personalized and handcrafted ... A variety of designs are available. Etsy has a wide variety of long-lasting gifts for the men in your life. Choose from customized jewelry, barware ...

I started with an Etsy embroidery shop before founding Soulmate Customs. Using an app called Procreate, I drew designs on my old iPad. Once I had a design I liked, I'd put it on a USB and plug it ...