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Online marketplaces are extremely profitable.

To say that online marketplaces such as Ebay and Amazon are highly profitable is an understatement. Without a doubt, people everywhere love the convenience of shopping from the comfort of their laptop. These days, individuals can even buy groceries on the Internet. But did you know that art is the latest rage in online sales? It’s true. In fact, many high-profile artists are selling their artwork online.

The beauty of purchasing online

Purchasing products online can be a beautiful thing. Why? First, online prices are often lower than in-store prices. This is due to a lack of overhead experienced by sellers. Additionally, it is easy for purchasers to find exactly what they are searching for because of the vast amount of product available on the Internet. Also, shopping online is simply convenient! All of these factors combined make online shopping overwhelmingly popular.

Will Artspace become the next major online marketplace?

One online art marketplace, Artspace, is making strides in the world of art as well as the world of online sales. As stated on artspace.com, “At Artspace, we’re changing the way the world experiences art. Our mission is to help collectors and aspiring collectors discover, learn about and collect fine art.” Artspace’s excellent website features sections where viewers can learn about art, artists, partners, collections, and private sales.

Artspace offers quality pieces of artwork for sale on its website. These works of art range anywhere from a couple of hundred dollars to thousands of dollars a piece. Prestigious individuals are among Artpace’s featured artists, and buyers from all over the world are responding positively to the quality product being offered on this online marketplace. Artspace has people wondering if it will soon take a place beside some of the biggest online marketplaces.

Could Artspace become the world’s next major online marketplace? Share your opinion with Segmation by leaving a comment below.

Sources:

http://www.artspace.com/

http://www.artspace.com/about

http://ezinearticles.com/?Benefits-of-Online-Shopping&id=300201

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American artist Janet Farthing sells her paintings online! "Ireland" is SOLD!

Do you consider yourself an artist? Have you ever wondered if anyone would buy your art work? Are you interested in turning your passion into profit?

There is no better time to share your gift with the world. The internet makes it easier than ever to promote your masterpieces and earn an income.

One easy way to do this is by starting an online shop on Etsy or Ebay. Since it is free to start your own Etsy shop online (as it is with Ebay) and since Etsy is “the online marketplace for buying and selling all things handmade,” let’s go over some quick tips that will guide you through starting your very own Etsy shop:

First, know what you can sell on Etsy: Vintage items (twenty or more years old), crafting supplies (handmade or commercial), and products that you have handmade. For a more in-depth look at exactly what you may sell on Etsy, visit http://www.etsy.com/help/article/147.
To get started, you must sign up for an Etsy account; follow this link to do that https://www.etsy.com/join.
Once you have an account with Etsy, you will need to register as a seller. For instructions, see http://www.etsy.com/help/article/125.
“When you sign up to be a seller, you’ll get your own easy-to-use online shop. You can customize it with a banner, fill out a profile and set your shop policies.” For instructions on setting up your Etsy shop, see http://www.etsy.com/help/article/246. This step should be fun! Use your imagination and your Etsy shop to express who you are.
Once you have your Etsy shop, you will need to list your items. For step by step instructions on creating listings, visit http://www.etsy.com/help/article/187. It helps very much to have a camera and to add pictures of your items. If you don’t have these resources, perhaps a friend is willing to help. For use of its website, Etsy charges a small fee on each sold item; to read about these fees, visit http://www.etsy.com/sell/fees.

Below are some very helpful links for creating a successful online business:

-Tips for making a great, buyable product: http://littleput.typepad.com/me/2008/01/tip-2-make-a-gr.html

-Choosing an Etsy name (you may want to read this before registering for an Etsy account): http://www.piddix.com/your-etsy-name.htm and http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2008/shop-makeover-series-whats-in-a-name/.

-Making a banner for your Etsy shop- http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2007/skill-share-making-a-banner/.

–http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2008/a-beginners-guide-to-starting-a-shop-on-etsy/ is packed with links on subjects such as creating your profile, pricing, budgeting, shipping, shop policies, photographing your product, your first sale, promoting your shop, and more. This is a wonderful all-in-one resource link!

Whether you are a seasoned artist or just getting started, chances are you may have a wonderful, artful, handmade product others would love to buy. Today may be the perfect day to take a step toward selling your product and earning extra income from your talents!

If you choose to start an online shop, will you leave us a comment and let us know how things are going for you?

Image made available by janet_farthing on Flickr through Creative Common License

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