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Ranking

Ranking

Ranking is the position your listing occupies in Etsy's search results for a given query. A higher rank, closer to the top of the first page, means far more visibility and, typically, far more clicks and sales, since most shoppers never scroll deep into results.

Ranking is determined by a blend of relevance (how well your keywords, tags, attributes, and category match the query) and quality (your listing's engagement and conversion history), along with factors like recency, shipping price, and shopper personalization.

Improving ranking is the central goal of Etsy SEO. By researching keywords with eRank, optimizing every listing field, and strengthening conversion, you give Etsy the signals it needs to place your listings higher for the searches that matter to you.

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Marketplace SEO

Optimizing listings to rank within a shopping marketplace like Etsy, where buyer intent and conversions weigh heavily.

Keyword Stuffing

Overloading a listing with repetitive or excessive keywords, a practice that hurts readability and does not improve ranking.

Views

The number of times shoppers have opened your listing page, a mid-funnel measure between impressions and sales.

Product Photography

The images on your listing that drive clicks and conversions, indirectly influencing how well your listing ranks.

Google Shopping

Google's product-comparison platform where Etsy listings can appear, bringing in shoppers from outside Etsy.

Long-Tail Keyword

A specific, multi-word search phrase with lower competition that often attracts shoppers ready to buy.
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