Ready to start selling on ForKeeps, We have put together a step-by-step guide of everything you need to know to set up your ForKeeps closet successfully and make your first sale.
Setting up your digital closet🚀🚀
- Pick a catchy username: Your username represents your closet name, pick a name that describes your style. It would be best if you also used your closet bio to express your style and vibe.
- Select your items: Buyers love a shop with a consistent aesthetic. When choosing items to list in your closet, think about how the grid will look and try to maintain a consistent look.
- Start capturing: Good photos create a genuine effect and will double your chances of selling. Try taking four photos of each item — one model shot, one flat lay and two close-ups to level up your listings. Check out our handbook for more guides and tips.
- List it: Accompanied with good photos, the best listings on ForKeeps consistently have great descriptions. A detailed description gives buyers confidence with both the item and your closet. Tell the buyer what makes the item special, including any flaws or details. Items with around three hashtags do especially well with buyers. Check out our handbook for more guides and tips.
- Get social: Connect your closet to social media. Try sharing your items on your social media, Twitter, Instagram Stories etc. Sharing your closet can boost your closet’s traffic by 11%. You can also boost your visibility by following some Top Sellers.
- Making sales: So you’ve sold your first item. Congrats! Don’t stop there — list some more items and try to keep your customers coming back for more. Sellers who list consistently — around 10 items per week — sell more over time. Consider making a posting schedule over a few days to space out your items and build momentum for your shop.
- Ship it: Once you received an order, package the item properly and seat tight. Depending on your shipping preference, you would have to drop it off at the nearest station to you or an agent would come to pick it up. Think about adding a thank-you note, business card or fun freebie in your packaging — buyers appreciate it.
- Stay in touch: When your buyer receives your item, leave them a good review and encourage them to leave one for you, too. This helps build trust in your closet which is great for sales.
Recap📖 Starting your own digital closet on ForKeeps might seem like a big task, but break it down into small steps and soon you’ll be making sales.
