Etsy

Why Etsy gives its social-impact goals equal standing with its financial performance

The artisanal marketplace had always been known for its values-driven DNA, and then CEO Josh Silverman elevated its good work into measurable metrics.

This magnetic wallpaper won Etsy’s first global design competition

It’s dino-mite.

How Etsy taught style to an algorithm

From “romantic” to “rustic,” the marketplace for handcrafted goods that express distinctive aesthetics is teaching its search engine to know what’s what.

What is biophilic design, and can it really make you happier and healthier?

The idea that people have an innate affinity for nature dates back to the 1980s, but designing spaces according to the principles of nature is reaching a peak now.

Etsy just became the first global e-commerce company to offset all of its shipping emissions

Ninety-eight percent of the company’s footprint comes from sending packages.

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?