Etsy shop deactivated in 2 days, what went wrong?

[unkown5454]

You were more than likely linked by a bot immediately. I can't tell you how because I don't know your setup, but if you have a bunch of stores not getting indexed and eventually being suspended, that's a bot linking you. Then, when Et/sy gets around to manually reviewing your account, they just suspend you or delete the store.

If you create a store, add products and then go into your store view, you can search for your own products. If they aren't showing up within 30 minutes or less, you're getting linked by a bot. Most of the time I set up stores, the products are there in less than 10 minutes.

[xparm]

Originally Posted by unkown5454

You were more than likely linked by a bot immediately. I can't tell you how because I don't know your setup, but if you have a bunch of stores not getting indexed and eventually being suspended, that's a bot linking you. Then, when Et/sy gets around to manually reviewing your account, they just suspend you or delete the store.

If you create a store, add products and then go into your store view, you can search for your own products. If they aren't showing up within 30 minutes or less, you're getting linked by a bot. Most of the time I set up stores, the products are there in less than 10 minutes.

I had 3 accounts not indexed when I start the shop but after 1-2 days Etsy allow me to sell and all of my listing are searchable. That's why I think they manually review the new shop, not sure depend on the Category or products listing or Country IP or whatever. .

[rsot]

Originally Posted by sergfro

why contribute to his thread if you're getting annoyed?

Standard reality check with unkown - got to respect it

[unkown5454]

Originally Posted by xparm

I had 3 accounts not indexed when I start the shop but after 1-2 days Etsy allow me to sell and all of my listing are searchable. That's why I think they manually review the new shop, not sure depend on the Category or products listing or Country IP or whatever. .

That could also be true. Specific categories, etc. I do not sell risky products so I have never come across multiple stores not indexing.

[ytowngirl126]

Originally Posted by unkown5454

You were more than likely linked by a bot immediately. I can't tell you how because I don't know your setup, but if you have a bunch of stores not getting indexed and eventually being suspended, that's a bot linking you. Then, when Et/sy gets around to manually reviewing your account, they just suspend you or delete the store.

If you create a store, add products and then go into your store view, you can search for your own products. If they aren't showing up within 30 minutes or less, you're getting linked by a bot. Most of the time I set up stores, the products are there in less than 10 minutes.

Stupid question but what is a bot and how does it link to get shut down? I know regular bots because I had them on my accounts were the same products would consistently get tons of views daily.

[MM78]

A Bot is a piece of software running on their website that is programmed to do different things. It's even possible they have several bots running doing different task such as cross-referencing old accounts with new accounts.

[ytowngirl126]

Originally Posted by MM78

A Bot is a piece of software running on their website that is programmed to do different things. It's even possible they have several bots running doing different task such as cross-referencing old accounts with new accounts.

Okay that makes sense. Thanks.

[Rhonda]

unknown5454 & MM78,

I wanna thank you 2 for giving all the great advice. After following the stealth guidelines step by step with both of your hints and suggestions, I'm now successfully back on Etsy and knowing that I don't have to go back to the 9-5 day job is just wonderful. Now I can stay home, do what I enjoy doing and work in my our hours. My words to all members here, "never give up!". Keep doing what you believe is right for you and success is right ahead.

[unkown5454]

I'm glad you go it to work. Also, you can always make back-up accounts to prepare for the future now that you have an understanding on how to survive there.

It's never a bad thing to learn how to make money outside of EB and AZ.

[unkown5454]

how many times are you going to post some random gibberish statement around the forum?

[dachilla]

No. 5 got you banned. Been there. New Paypal will work. Also try to use new pictures.