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Stop giving people useless crap: A plea for functional gifts

Custom t-shirts, gag gifts, and other “cute” presents aren’t just dumb–they’re wasteful.

21 inspired holiday gift ideas from staff at 4 cool companies

Need a creative gift idea? Here’s what Etsy employees are giving this year

Etsy is famous for its creative curation, so we asked its staff to give us six tips for great holiday gifts this year.

Amazon, eBay, and Etsy stock are tanking after Supreme Court sales tax decision

Etsy stock skyrockets to an all-time high after it hikes seller fees

Etsy is raising its seller fees in an effort to court new users

With a new subscription package for sellers, and a bigger marketing budget, Etsy wants to keep makers happy–which means winning over new buyers.

Etsy’s biggest Wall Street sin? It’s not Amazon

Report: Etsy isn’t feeling much pain from Amazon’s artisanal ambitions

Etsy’s still a young white man’s (and woman’s) world

Here’s Why That Story About A Fake Male Cofounder Went Insanely Viral

The tale of “Keith Mann” resonated with so many readers because so many could relate to it.

These Women Entrepreneurs Created A Fake Male Cofounder To Dodge Startup Sexism

Penelope Gazin and Kate Dwyer faced a lot of sexism and condescension when they launched their e-commerce marketplace for weird art–that is until they introduced an imaginary cofounder named Keith.

13 Ways To Make Side Money Off Of One Idea

You might not have dreams of running a merch empire. But these versatile platforms make it easy to launch a product line that steadily pads your pockets.

5 Internet Companies That Could Be Acquired In The Next 12 Months

2017 has been rife with interesting M&A activity so far, but it’s only half over. These companies could be next.

Will Etsy Keep Its Commitment To Social Good After Its Management Shakeup?

After the CEO was replaced due to poor financial performance, will the crafts marketplace new leader adhere to its earlier mission–or focus entirely on profit?

Etsy Studio Is Ready To Turn Your Side Hustle Into A Real Business

Etsy’s ambitious new marketplace aims to make it easier for everyone to start creating, and selling, their wares.

Getting Turned Down By Google Helped Me Get Hired At Etsy

A product manager explains how trying to oversell his technical chops to Google helped him switch gears while interviewing at Etsy.

Handmade Desks, “Breathing Rooms,” And Gross Happiness: Take A Look Inside Etsy HQ

In the wake of IPO news, take a look inside the Etsy HQ, where happiness is measured and learning is encouraged.

Demand For Harry Potter Engagement Ring Closes Down Etsy Shop

BuzzFeed Tries To Get Serious About Design