Has anyone ever gotten hit with a policy violation on Etsy, decided the niche wasn’t worth the risk anymore, and completely switched niches, and it actually worked out long term? I’m curious how the transition went: - How long did it take to see traction again? - Did you reuse the same store/brand or start fresh? - Anything you’d do differently in hindsight? Would be happy to hear real experiences, especially from anyone who moved from a higher-risk niche to something safer.

Hey everyone, hope you’re all doing good. I know most of us sell mainly on Etsy, but I’m wondering if anyone here actually runs Shopify (or any off-Etsy site) as their main store. If you do, how has it been? Is it actually sustainable long term? A little about me: I’ve sold 600+ posters on Etsy so far, and I’m really grateful for it. But I’m at a point where I want to start building something outside of Etsy. As great as Etsy is, it never feels 100% secure, one random policy change or issue and your whole shop could disappear overnight. I don’t want my entire business depending on one platform forever. So I’d love to hear from anyone who: - Uses Shopify as their main source of sales - Has built something that isn’t fully tied to Etsy - Or teaches/mentors people on how to grow this into a more long-term, stable business Any honest advice, experiences, or direction would mean a lot. Thanks in advance to anyone who replies. 🙏