I wrote a long list of pros and cons about changing it (my fellow shop-keepers will know how tricky these decisions are!) but while there's lots of reasons to keep the familiar birdie the rainbow feels "right" for my shop's branding at the moment.
You may notice the rainbow also making an appearance over on my blog sidebar, and it matches the thankyou cards I'm sending out with my orders, too. Rainbows everywhere!
I'd love to hear your thoughts on my avatar change - do you like the new one? Do you like Etsy avatars that show the shop owner or the products or don't you mind/care? Any and all feedback is much appreciated! :)
I think you probably made the right decision. The photo you have chosen shows not only you, but also your product in all it's gorgeous rainbow glory. The pic you have replaced, although depicting one of your masks and happily whimsical, did not promote your product in the same way.
ReplyDeleteI think it was a professional choice. (my 2 cents :-))
xxxCate
Good business choice! Ros
ReplyDeleteI'm quite new to your blog, and your shop, so I don't really feel like I can comment with any anuthority, but I do prefer your rainbow image. I think it symbolises the range of products and colours that you offer, rather than the one product shown in your other picture. Hope this helps!
ReplyDeleteI also think it was a good choice...and that rainbow stack looks so appealing!
ReplyDeleteThe new image is beautifully representative of what Bugs and Fishes is all about. Love it. :)
ReplyDeletei like the new avatar. and i don't mind if the avatar is the pic of the shop owner or anything as long as it pretty..
ReplyDeletewow, tough decision! the bird mask showcases a unique product, but i'll definitely go with the rainbow, its so bright and cheery and i'm sure it entices customers to take a look in your shop! ((:
ReplyDeleteAt the moment I think the rainbow felt is a good choice or maybe a collage of your best sellers. The felt rainbow does imply that you sell felt supplies right off (which could be your "cash cow" I don't know) so it will definitely draw people to your shop because of that.
ReplyDeleteI know when I was revamping my shop I thought to myself if people saw this as my avatar could I use it on a business card, would it represent me? Would it encompass what I did? Would people "get it"? Though it's nice to see the artist I like to keep my avatars, banners and other business-y things cohesive in their look.
You're headed the right way :)
Oh, I'm a bit torn. I love them both. I like the birdie one because its creative and cute, and the rainbow because of all that droolworthy felt!
ReplyDeleteThe felt makes me think of supplies more, is that what you wanted?
I love your bird brooches, they would make a good avatar too. Really you are spoilt for choice!
Sorry, thinking aloud and not much help :-)
Susie
Thanks for all your comments everyone :)
ReplyDeleteIt's very tricky choosing one image to represent my shop when I sell handmade things and supplies... but everything in my shop is made out of felt, after all, and I do like nice bright colours in my work.
Also the masks (much as I love them) are a bit of a seasonal seller (I sell most during carnival season & the run up to Halloween) so it makes sense I think to feature something I sell more regularly?
I think I will try it and see - I can always try something new later in the year, maybe when it's time to choose an image for my next order of business cards!