Problems worth solving
Ranked by Pain Signal Score, our 0 to 100 measure of how acute, frequent, and recent each problem is. Every claim links back to the real discussion it came from (our Receipts Rule).
- 01
Etsy seller challenges with sales and reviews
92/10092/100·Strong signalEtsy sellers facing difficulties in converting visits to sales, often feeling overwhelmed and frustrated by the platform's challenges.
Evidence from Reddit
- r/EtsySellersNew Etsy shop: 200 visits, Etsy Ads running, still 0 sales. I’d appreciate an honest diagnosis.
- r/EtsySellersGuy Decided to Tank my New Etsy Store - Need Advice
- r/EtsyLooking for some real feedback!
- r/EtsySellersNet Etsy Shop Advice
- r/EtsySellersIs it normal to post a very negative review without trying to work it out with the seller first?
- r/EtsySellersShould I create a new Etsy shop? Or change the old one?
- 02
Shipping and logistics concerns for sellers
87/10087/100·Strong signalEtsy sellers grappling with rising shipping costs and pricing strategies for small packages, trying to optimize shipping for profitability.
Evidence from Reddit
- r/EtsyShipping Questions
- r/EtsySellersGround Advantage Shipping Question:
- r/EtsySellersPrice Increase for under 1 lb packages for USPS Ground Advantage to rural zip codes tomorrow 7/15
- r/EtsySellersCheaper USPS Labels for 3 or greater pounds than 2 or less
- r/EtsySellers of physical cards — just got a 5 card order, and they barely fit in my usual rigid mailer. How do you all ship larger card orders?
- r/EtsySellersUK to EU postage help
- 03
Entrepreneurial development and mentorship concerns
80/10080/100·Strong signalEntrepreneurs exploring the transitioning from day jobs to consulting, facing uncertainties in client acquisition and business building.
Evidence from Reddit
- r/EntrepreneurMonday mentorship: ask anything | July 06, 2026
- r/EntrepreneurMonday mentorship: ask anything | July 13, 2026
- r/EntrepreneurHow do you usually come up with real ideas?
- r/Entrepreneurhow do you prioritize growth vs reliability?
- r/EntrepreneurHow do you find a real mentor in the beauty/skincare space (not a course, not an agency)?
- r/EntrepreneurPeople who built a solo consulting business (data/software) while keeping a day job: how long to first client, and what actually worked?
- 04
Sales and customer acquisition strategies
79/10079/100·Strong signalSellers questioning the effectiveness of cold outreach strategies.
Evidence from Reddit
- r/EntrepreneurAttempting Cold Email - But I Don't Have Sharp Clarity on our ICP
- r/EntrepreneurHow do you guys handle/organize your leads?
- r/EntrepreneurIs cold outreach dead?
- r/EntrepreneurWhat's your opinion on lead gen as a career?
- r/EntrepreneurNeed 1-2 of the best books on getting the first 100 customers as a founder
- r/EntrepreneurAdvice from founders who have launched on Product Hunt before
- 05
Buyer charge discrepancies
77/10077/100·Strong signalSellers faced with customer complaints about unexpected charges or discrepancies in orders.
Evidence from Reddit
- 06
Platform functionality issues
72/10072/100·Moderate signalSellers encountering technical mishaps with Etsy's platforms, facing disruptions that impact their ability to operate effectively.
Evidence from Reddit
- 07
Profitability concerns
71/10071/100·Moderate signalEntrepreneurs worried about high revenue but low profitability, questioning business sustainability.
Evidence from Reddit
- 08
Marketplace competition worries
69/10069/100·Moderate signalEtsy sellers feeling overwhelmed by increasing competition from resellers and bots, yearning for a marketplace focused on original creators.
- 09
Sales volume overload
67/10067/100·Moderate signalSellers feeling overwhelmed by a high volume of sales and managing fulfillment.
Evidence from Reddit
- 10
Funding inconsistency issues
67/10067/100·Moderate signalEntrepreneurs facing challenges with funding that do not align with business traction.
Evidence from Reddit
- 11
Decision-making regrets
63/10063/100·Moderate signalSellers reflecting on past mistakes in business decision-making processes.
Evidence from Reddit
- 12
AI product reporting dilemmas
62/10062/100·Moderate signalEtsy sellers navigating the implications of AI products on the marketplace, questioning the ethics and implications of unreported AI usage.
Evidence from Reddit
- 13
Bank verification issues
61/10061/100·Moderate signalEtsy sellers facing complications with verifying bank information, leading to operational disruptions and financial anxiety.
Evidence from Reddit
- 14
User charging decisions
60/10060/100·Moderate signalSellers uncertain about pricing strategies and when to start charging users.
Evidence from Reddit
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What are the biggest problems to solve for etsy?
The most common recurring problems we found were: Etsy seller challenges with sales and reviews, Shipping and logistics concerns for sellers, Entrepreneurial development and mentorship concerns. Each one on this page is backed by links to the real discussions it came from.
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