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New member & user of Square

Hey all, I'm Jen owner of Beach Blingz & Thingz- I'm a rhinstone artist making bling tumblers, candle lids, hair accessories + more. 

 

Thus far I've sold on Etsy, and in-person vendor faires. 

 

I'm looking into doing a square website. Do you feel the paid version is worth it? 

 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/BeachBlingzandThingz

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Welcome to the forum Jen. I’ve been using the free version for a few years and find it has everything I need personally. You will find lots of useful information here - jut ask!

https://the-ungrateful-wench.square.site
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Thank you Tony. What do you sell on your square website?

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Hi Jen. It’s my wife’s small business selling hand dyed yarn.

 

https://the-ungrateful-wench.square.site/s/shop

 

https://the-ungrateful-wench.square.site
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I have a one-person business, with no "b&m" location, and no scheduled bills, subscriptions, regular shipments, etc. associated with the business, so there is no reason to go to a paid version. When looking through the "if you pay, you get this" lists, I recall thinking there were a couple of things that would be nice, but not necessary.

 

I don't remember what those were, so I guess they weren't all that "nice", and I can't see paying for a "package" to get them, when I can't use most of the features. 

 

Right now... I'd like to be able to get my "catalog" off my Square account app on my phone, without messing up my ability to take payments. When I got a new phone, somehow that was the default when activating Square on it. All my things are one of a kind, and although I did use the app for a sale from the catalog, it only did the charge. The item was NOT removed from my inventory until I went into my site to edit it, nor did my site in any way acknowledge the sale (I did get the payment, minus fees, from Square).

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Hi Blingzandthingz,

 

Just happened to see your post and my thought may be a bit late - save your money - you can easily create and use the FREE website to start out.  See what happens and go from there.  The FREE version has quite a few features.  If you start out slow, just list a few of your most popular items - that way you won't go crazy.  Keep in mind, just having an online shop is just the beginning and does not mean instant sales - it takes time.  Also consider taking advantage of Social Media - Facebook, Instagram, etc.  You have to get your name and website out there.  Blogging and Videos are also helpful along with setting up a Google Business Profile plus Google and Bing Maps.

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