Complete guide for selling on Etsy — from shop setup to scaling. Covers listing optimization, Etsy SEO, pricing strategy, Star Seller requirements, advertising, and shop analytics for handmade, vintage, and digital product sellers.
SkillScore100Maintained
Automatic
◆Sales & GTM pack
Last verified 8/19/2026
What it changes
Passed 22 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 20 of 22 without it.
Without skill91%
With skill100%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
Explains that a minimum of 5 orders is required
Confirms that offering a Free Shipping Guarantee ($35+) provides priority search placement in US search results
2 fixed20 passed either way0 still failing0 broke
Pass-rate lift
+9 pp
Tokens
+23%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
+8%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/19/2026v122 of 22 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 2 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 2
Prompt
I started my Etsy shop last month, made 3 sales totaling $400, and maintained 100% response rate and 5-star reviews. Why haven't I received the Star Seller badge yet, based on order count and evaluation timing?
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
Explains that a minimum of 5 orders is required
Missed
Passed
Mentions the evaluation window covers a 3-month period
Passed
Passed
case-05 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/19/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md36 linessingle file
Etsy Seller Guide
Complete guide for selling on Etsy — from shop setup to scaling. Covers listing optimization, Etsy SEO, pricing strategy, Star Seller requirements, advertising, and shop analytics for handmade, vintage, and digital product sellers.
Capabilities
Shop setup and configuration best practices
Etsy SEO: tags, titles, categories, and search ranking factors
Listing photography and description optimization
Pricing strategy including Etsy fees calculation
Etsy Ads setup and budget allocation
Star Seller program requirements and tips
Seasonal selling and trend analysis
Shop analytics interpretation and action plans
Install
npx skills add nexscope/etsy-seller-guide
Usage
Ask your AI agent:
"I want to start selling handmade jewelry on Etsy. Help me set up my shop."
"Optimize my Etsy listings for better search visibility."
"What pricing strategy should I use for my Etsy digital downloads?"
Output
Structured recommendations with actionable steps, benchmarks, and platform-specific guidance.
Built by Nexscope — AI-powered e-commerce tools for sellers worldwide.