The Trust Problem Every Maker Faces Here’s a frustrating truth about selling handmade: your product can be flawless, your photos can sparkle, your price can be spot-on… and a buyer will still  hesitate if your listing has zero reviews. And if your products are one-of-a-kind  — like hand-turned pens — that problem shows up even faster. Every new piece you list starts from scratch. No reviews. No stars. Just a beautiful product sitting there looking… untested. It doesn’t matter

Tired of posting new pens and hearing… crickets? You’re not invisible — your shop just needs a signal boost. In this post, we’ll show you how to get your handmade pens seen, clicked, and loved using simple visibility tweaks that actually work (and don’t cost a dime).

Halloween is a sprint, Christmas is a marathon—and both can supercharge your pen sales. From spooky black resins to snowflake-engraved heirlooms, October gift guides attract buyers, inspire gifting, and simplify the path to checkout. Here’s how to make this season your brightest yet.

Got a pen made from something special? Don’t let it go unnoticed. This blog post gives handmade pen sellers a powerful ChatGPT prompt to turn reclaimed wood, historic metals, or rare materials into irresistible, story-driven product descriptions that spark emotion—and sales.