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Having trouble deciding on what to charge for your products? our articles will guide you on best pricing practices.

Why Are Etsy Fees So High? A Complete Breakdown for 2026

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Why Are Etsy Fees So High? A Complete Breakdown for 2026

Etsy fees can reach 20%+ of every sale. Here's why they're so high, what changed when Etsy raised its transaction fee in 2022, and practical strategies to protect your profit margins.

· 19 min read
5 Etsy Pricing Hacks That Can Help You Make More Today

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5 Etsy Pricing Hacks That Can Help You Make More Today

Stop leaving money on the table. These five Etsy pricing strategies help you widen your profit margins — without making more products.

· 15 min read
How to Offer Free Shipping on Etsy (Without Losing Money!)

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How to Offer Free Shipping on Etsy (Without Losing Money!)

Offering free shipping to your Etsy customers can be an excellent way to drive sales. We show you how to offer free shipping on Etsy without sacrificing your profit margins.

· 27 min read
How to Calculate Unit Price for Handmade Products (With Formula)

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How to Calculate Unit Price for Handmade Products (With Formula)

Learn how to calculate the unit price for handmade products — with the unit cost formula, real-world examples for makers, and a step-by-step breakdown of what costs to include.

· 15 min read
Markup vs Margin: What's the Difference? [With Formulas]

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Markup vs Margin: What's the Difference? [With Formulas]

Markup and margin sound like the same thing, but confusing them can cost you real money. Here's what each one means, how to calculate them, and which to use for your handmade products.

· 15 min read
How to Calculate Your Handmade Labor Costs (and Actually Pay Yourself)

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How to Calculate Your Handmade Labor Costs (and Actually Pay Yourself)

Most handmade sellers completely ignore their own labor costs — and it's the single biggest reason craft businesses underprice themselves. Here's the formula that fixes that.

· 16 min read
How to Increase Your Manufacturing Profit Margin — 6 Easy Steps

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How to Increase Your Manufacturing Profit Margin — 6 Easy Steps

If you're a manufacturing business, it's important to know how to increase your profit margin. In this article, we'll share 6 easy steps you can take to boost your bottom line — from reducing manufacturing costs to improving sales and marketing.

· 14 min read
How to factor in overheads in your product pricing

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How to factor in overheads in your product pricing

It's important to factor in your overhead costs to your pricing so that you can be sure you are covering all of your costs and maximising your profit margins.

· 15 min read
Etsy Fees Explained: The Complete 2026 Guide (With Calculator)

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Etsy Fees Explained: The Complete 2026 Guide (With Calculator)

A complete breakdown of every Etsy fee and charge, with real-world examples and calculations. Updated for 2026.

· 30 min read
9 Pricing Mistakes Handmade Sellers Make (And How To Avoid Them)

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9 Pricing Mistakes Handmade Sellers Make (And How To Avoid Them)

We cover 9 common pricing mistakes handmade sellers make — from not knowing your true costs to never reviewing your prices — and show you exactly how to fix each one.

· 15 min read
Pricing Psychology for Handmade Sellers [2026 Guide]

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Pricing Psychology for Handmade Sellers [2026 Guide]

We show you how to use psychology and magic numbers in your pricing to improve your sales.

· 21 min read
How Much to Mark Up Your Products — A Guide for Makers

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How Much to Mark Up Your Products — A Guide for Makers

How do you find the right markup for your product that both attracts customers and makes a profit? This guide walks through the formula, percentage vs absolute markups, and worked examples for makers.

· 19 min read
How to Charge for Shipping: A Maker's Guide to Covering Costs Without Losing Sales

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How to Charge for Shipping: A Maker's Guide to Covering Costs Without Losing Sales

How much should you charge for shipping and handling? Learn the formula, Etsy strategies, and free shipping maths that protect your margins as a handmade seller.

· 15 min read
How to Price Handmade Items — The Formula Every Maker Needs (2026)

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How to Price Handmade Items — The Formula Every Maker Needs (2026)

Underpricing your handmade work is a damaging mistake that's far too easy to make. Use our proven pricing formula — with worked examples for jewelry, soap, candles, and ceramics — to cover materials, labor, overheads, and platform fees so every sale is actually profitable.

· 30 min read

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