2011: Year in Review

2011 was quite a year for Pretty Sensitive Ears! 

Throughout the spring I had spent quite a bit of time reading about Search Engine Optimization (SEO) online and in library books and working to apply the concepts to my sites. 

It was in May / June time frame that I began to offer Niobium post earrings with freshwater pearls.  Also around that time I reached 100 sales in my shop.

Since then it has been a steady increase in orders / sales.  Over the summer I began to introduce the gemstone niobium post earrings.   By fall I was also offering many different colors of crystal niobium post earrings.  I also reached 200 sales shortly thereafter.  I found my sites to be in the top 10 google search results for "earrings for sensitive ears" (all the SEO work paid off!).

During the fall I also spent quite a bit of time working to edit my listing titles and tags to enable my shop to show up in the "relevancy search" results that etsy had made default.  Additionally, I realized my shop was eligible long ago for being sent to google shopping but was not showing up.  After contacting etsy administrators, my shop was set up to allow this.  These efforts give my shop more visibility.  But I am still learning!  There is still work to be done to improve this even more!


By December I was amidst the 300 sales milestone and Christmas orders pushed me to 350!  So this latter half of 2011 has been busy!  My husband began helping me in the late summer time with shipping orders.  Then he started helping me process orders.  From there he worked on helping me finish up pairs to totally making pairs.  He's learned quickly and has been an invaluable helper.  December found us spending many long evenings, after our kids had gone to sleep, sitting in our work space with the local Christmas radio station on while we worked away.  It felt so much like "Santa's workshop."

I am looking forward to 2012!  I look forward to the new styles, colors, and getting to order some new materials!  Looking forward to restocking my shop with lots of fresh new styles!  Looking forward to continuing to learn and improve my online small business.  And looking forward to helping other folks with sensitive ears be able to wear pretty / stylish / fashionable earrings.

Thank you to all who have helped to support Pretty Sensitive Ears!  Please visit again soon to see what's NEW!

Many Thanks,

Amanda & Brian Jensen ~ Pretty Sensitive Ears

Amber Niobium Posts Video Now on YouTube

I just got the video for the Amber Niobium Post Earrings uploaded to YouTube to show a little better the intricacies of the color in natural daylight and in this case, the interior features as well.  Sometimes it helps to get kind of a dynamic "live" look at a product!

Visit the following link to view the video on YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1egWRFiMwQw

You can find these Amber Niobium Post Earrings in 4mm or 6mm for sale in my etsy shop in the Niobium Post Earrings section.

Thank you.

Niobium Treasury Feature

LOVE this treasury and the curator's description:  "Niobium is physiologically inert which makes it a metal of choice for people sensitive to metals. But it is also quite beautiful which makes it a metal of choice for everyone."

2011 Holiday Sale!

Free Shipping on all items in my etsy shop.  AND 15% off all dangle style earrings.  Today, Thursday, November 24, 2011 through Monday, November 28, 2011. 

The great thing about hypoallergenic earrings is that you can confidently give them without worrying whether or not your recipient CAN wear them comfortably.  I have a wide range of styles available too. 

I also offer gift wrapping!

Visit today and see what's new and take advantage of this great holiday sale spanning Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday!

Jewelry is such a special gift to give.  And your recipient will be impressed and appreciative for materials that are easy on the body without sacrificing style!

http://www.prettysensitive.etsy.com

Happy Holidays!

Heads Up! New crystal faced Niobium Post Earrings on their way!

My husband and I sat down in our workshop last night after the kiddos were asleep and turned on the local holiday music station on the radio and worked hard on more nickel free hypoallergenic niobium post earrings for sensitive ears!  We created some round 3.9mm crystal niobium post earrings in a multitude of colors (emerald, siam red, indian pink, amethyst, white opal, etc...to name a few).  We also have some larger diameter crystal niobium post earrings too.

I also was able to finally experiment with making the niobium post earring with a loop for attaching a dangle.  So I have two versions of this to try out and see how they work out.  Another new possibility for nickel free earring style!

They are all nearly ready to be photographed and will then be available for a sneak peak on my Pretty Sensitive Ear's facebook page until I can get them listed for sale in my etsy shop.

I am so excited to be able to offer a wider range of colors and sizes on crystals.  Some bold, some girly, some unisex, some funky and fun - but all hypoallergenic, nickel free, and totally sparkling!

11% off for 11/11/11

On a whim I've set up all prices in my shop to be 11% off for today only, 11/11/11.  It's a fun date - so thought I'd celebrate that with a fun discount!  Additionally, here in the US, it is Veteran's Day.  Another great reason to celebrate.  Many people have given much of their time and lives - a time to be grateful for their sacrifices. 

So happy 11/11/11!  And Happy Veteran's Day!

Enjoy this special discount, today only!

Hypoallergenic, Nickel Free Niobium Earrings and Hypoallergenic Surgical Steel Earrings all found at: 
http://www.prettysensitive.etsy.com

Short Video of Classic Pearls Niobium Post Earrings

We have recorded a short video showing the Classic Pearls - Niobium Post Earrings in both white and purple in natural daylight.  This way you can get a better feel for size, color, and how they look with light variation dynamically.

Take a peak! (it's less than one minute)



We've also included the link for this in the current etsy shop listings for these earrings, here and here.

Visit my shop to see more new styles!  http://www.prettysensitive.etsy.com

Also, remember to like my facebook page to be eligible for special discounts!  http://www.facebook.com/PrettySensitiveEars (right now, through the end of Oct 2011, there's a code for free shipping for facebook fans!)