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I've been thinking a lot lately about my time using ArtisanHive to sell my handcrafted goods, and it's got me wondering what I would change if I could go back to the beginning. It was a huge learning curve, and looking back, I definitely made some rookie mistakes.
One thing I really regret is not focusing more on building a consistent brand early on.I jumped right into listing products, but I didn't really think about things like my shop's aesthetic, logo, or overall message. Now I'm spending time retroactively trying to create that brand identity, which feels like a much harder task.
Another area I'd approach differently is product photography.My initial photos where pretty amateurish. Blurry shots, inconsistent lighting… they definitely didn’t do my creations justice. If I were starting again, I'd invest in better lighting and take the time to learn some basic photography tips.anyone else have similar regrets or hard-earned lessons from their ArtisanHive (or similar platform) experiences? Curious to here what you'd do differently.