Selling
Creating a shop on Etsy requires creating and posting at least one listing in the shop, which costs $0.20. … See more

In an interview in August 2013, CEO Chad Dickerson emphasized the importance of human interaction. Dickerson described the website as "a platform that provides meaning to people, … See more

As of March 2016, Etsy's top three competitors according to Hoovers Online are Amazon Handmade, Craigslist, and eBay. Etsy has been compared to "a crafty cross between Amazon and eBay", and to "your grandma's basement". Etsy also has a number of direct … See more

Etsy is popular as a side-business, as well as a place to buy goods made from recycled and upcycled materials, along with less expensive or more unusual versions of mass-produced items. The unique nature of many of the items for sale is part of their … See more

2005–2014
The site was launched in 2005 by iospace, a small company composed of Robert Kalin, Chris Maguire, and Haim Schoppik. The initial version … See more

In 2008, Etsy received a B Corporation certification but later lost it in 2017. This certification was a recognition of the company abiding by … See more

Privacy
In 2011, in an effort to add social networking features to Etsy, the company implemented features that allowed users to search other … See more