Bench Notes

You have your website set up. Your products are listed. Your photos are uploaded. Now it is time for one of the most important steps in the entire process. Getting paid. Fortunately, WooCommerce makes it relatively easy to accept online...

At this point, your website is set up, your pages are in place, and your photos are looking solid. Now it is time to build the part of your shop where customers make decisions. Your product listings. A strong product...

Now that your website pages are in place, it is time to focus on something that has a direct impact on whether people buy your work. Your photos. Jewelry is one of the most visual products you can sell. Customers...

At this point, your website is set up, your theme is installed, and your shop is starting to take shape. Now it is time to build the pages that turn your website into a real, trustworthy business. Many new sellers...

Now that your website is set up and WooCommerce is installed, it is time to make your shop look like an actual brand instead of a blank template. This is where your theme comes in. Your theme controls how your...

Now that you have your domain name and hosting set up, it is time to build the foundation of your jewelry website.

This step might sound technical, but it is actually pretty straightforward. Most modern hosting services make it possible to install WordPress in just a few minutes. For this guide, we will use Namecheap EasyWP to walk through the process, then explore the dashboard and install WooCommerce so your site is ready to start selling.

Once you decide to build your own jewelry website, the next step is to establish its foundation. This means two things. Your domain name and your website hosting. If you have never built a website before, these terms can feel...

When you decide to start selling jewelry online, one of the first questions you will run into is this.

Where should you actually sell your work?

There are dozens of platforms out there, but most jewelry makers end up choosing between three main options.

Etsy
Shopify
WordPress with WooCommerce

Each one can work beautifully. The right choice depends on your business goals, your budget, and how much control you want over your shop.

In this post, we are going to look at how these platforms compare when it comes to control, fees, scalability, and branding so you can decide which direction makes the most sense for your jewelry business.

If you make jewelry and have ever considered selling online, you have probably run into the same wall many makers hit.

Where do you even start?

The internet is full of advice on building websites, but most of it is written for technical people or larger businesses.  Handmade jewelers have different needs. Many of us are working from a kitchen table or a small, spare room. We want something affordable, flexible, and simple enough to manage without needing a developer.

That is exactly why we are creating this series.