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Write a useful Etsy description

Updated 2026-10-01

Title length33/140 characters. Within Etsy's limit.

Title clarityConcise. Check that it names the item and its defining traits.

Tags2/13 tags. Use remaining slots for relevant buyer phrases if you have them.

Tag lengthEvery tag fits Etsy's 20-character limit.

Description present. Check materials, dimensions, what arrives, and processing details against your product.

These are field checks and editing prompts. They cannot estimate search demand or predict ranking.

The field checker above can confirm that your draft has a description. It does not write one. Use the outline below to build a description from facts about your own item.

Start with the item

In the first sentence, say what the buyer receives and what makes it distinctive. Then answer the questions that would otherwise become a message before checkout: dimensions, materials, colors, variations, customization, care, and what is included. State processing and shipping details only if they match the current listing settings.

For example, a cutting-board description might begin: “Walnut cutting board made to order with an engraved name. Choose your size and enter the name in the personalization field.” The rest should give actual dimensions, finish, care instructions, and production time. Never copy those details from a sample unless they are true for your product.

Check for unsupported promises

Read the draft as a buyer. Does the photo show the same variation the text describes? Does “solid walnut” describe every option? Is a gift box actually included? A clear answer is worth more than another keyword phrase.

Tusella’s listing workspace can draft descriptions during early access, with seller review before publishing. Apply for access if you want to try it. This public page offers a field check and writing guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Does the free tool write a description?

No. It checks that a description is present and prompts you to review practical product details.

What belongs in an Etsy description?

Explain the item, materials, dimensions, personalization, what is included, and processing details that apply to your product. Verify every claim before publishing.

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