When you block a user on Etsy, it completely prevents that user from interacting with you in any way. This includes preventing them from seeing your shop, items, and profile— as well as the ability to send messages or follow you.
If you are participating in the same Etsy Team, they will not be able to see any posts. If they have liked or favorited any of your items, these will no longer be visible to them.
Once a user is blocked, they will not be notified about the block, so you will have no way to confirm that it has been successful. However, as long as you have taken the steps to block them, they will no longer be able to interact with you on Etsy in any way.
If you need to unblock a user, you can easily do so from the “Blocked Users” page in your Account Settings.
When you block someone on Etsy can they see your shop?
No, when you block someone on Etsy, they cannot see your shop. When you block a buyer or seller, it prevents that person from seeing any iinformation about you associated with Etsy, including your shop and all its content.
Blocking someone also prevents the person from sending you messages, hearts, or convos. If a blocked user tries to visit your shop, they will see an error message. Additionally, that blocked user can’t see your reviews, find you in Etsy search results or look you up on Etsy.
Blocking someone is an effective way to control communication with someone and protect your shop.
Can you block an Etsy buyer?
Yes, you can block an Etsy buyer. Blocking a buyer is a way to prevent them from seeing and interacting with your shop or making future purchases. To block a buyer, go to the ‘Your account’ page and select the ‘Blocked buyers’ tab on the left side of the page.
You will be able to see a list of people you’ve blocked. To block someone, enter their username in the field marked ‘Username’ and click ‘Block’. You can also unblock a buyer by clicking the ‘Unblock’ link next to the buyer’s name.
It is important to note that blocking someone does not remove their orders from your shop or prevent them from accessing any orders they have already placed. Blocking someone only stops them from seeing your shop and from making new purchases from it.
Is there a way to block sellers on Etsy?
Yes, there is a way to block sellers on Etsy. Blocking a seller on Etsy is a great way to protect yourself from any unwanted contact. It is important to note that once a seller is blocked, they will not be able to contact you via Etsy’s messaging system.
To block a seller on Etsy, click “Account” in the upper right corner of any Etsy page. From there, go to “Privacy & Preferences. ” Under “Privacy & Preferences,” click “Blocked Users. ” You will see “Search for a user to block” at the top of the page.
You may type in the name of the seller you want to block and click “Search. ” If a name appears, click “Block” for that username. If the name does not appear, you may enter the user’s shop or listing URL into the “Search for a user to block” field and then click “Search.
” Once you find the seller in the results, click “Block. ” Note that once you block a seller, you may always unblock them later on.
Can you Report a customer on Etsy?
Unfortunately, there is no direct way to “Report a Customer” on Etsy. However, there are some indirect steps that you can take to flag or raise an issue with a customer.
First, if the customer has purchased something from you, you can contact them and try to resolve the issue directly. If this doesn’t work, you can leave feedback on their profile and let other sellers know of your experience.
Second, if the customer is being abusive, scamming, or otherwise violating Etsy’s rules, you can contact Etsy Support directly and they will investigate the issue. On the Etsy Support page, click “Contact Us” and describe the issue thoroughly in order to help them understand the situation more clearly.
Finally, if the customer is continuously violating Etsy’s rules and regulations, you can flag their shop for review by a member of the Etsy Trust & Safety team. This can be done by clicking the flag icon found on the shop page, which will send a notification to the Trust & Safety team.
These are the indirect ways to report a customer on Etsy. While it may not be a direct reporting process, raising concerns helps keep the Etsy marketplace safe and enjoyable for all sellers and customers.
How do I block someone from contacting me?
If you want to block someone from contacting you, there are several steps you can take to do so.
1. On Social Media Platforms: Most social media platforms will allow you to block a user or mute them. To do this you will need to find the user profile and block them, or go to the settings of your account and select the person to block/mute.
2. Email/Messaging Platforms: You may be able to block a user on email or messaging platforms, depending on which one you are using. On some platforms, you can find a block option in the user settings, while on others you may need to look into the customer support to find the right way to block them.
3. Phone Calls: To block a phone number from calling or texting you, you can add it to your contact lists, then go into your phone settings and look for the option to block any incoming calls or text from that phone number.
4. In Person: Unfortunately, if someone is messaging you in person, it can be hard to completely block them from contacting you. In that case, the best thing you can do is to try and limit your interactions with them, keep all of your conversations short and to the point, and make it known that you would prefer not to interact with them in the future.
It can be uncomfortable to block someone, but remember that you are entitled to respect and to feel safe in all environments. If someone is making you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, it is important to take action and block them.
Does Etsy tell you who viewed your profile?
No, Etsy does not provide a tool or feature that tells sellers who has viewed their profile. Etsy does have features that provide insights into how well a seller’s shop is performing, including the number of times a shop has been viewed in the past, both on mobile and desktop, and where the traffic is coming from.
However, Etsy does not provide information about the individual visitors who view a shop’s page. Additionally, Etsy does not track which listings in your shop a customer views. This is to protect the privacy of Etsy users.
Will Etsy remove a negative review?
Yes, Etsy may remove a negative review if they determine it to be inappropriate or if it violates Etsy’s guidelines. If you feel that a negative review is unjustified, you may be able to report it to Etsy and have it removed.
However, Etsy will only remove negative reviews if they meet certain criteria, such as if the review is fabricated, or if it contains abusive, obscene, or offensive language. Additionally, it is important to remember that reviews are opinions and there may be upsetting or hurtful opinions posted in reviews that Etsy will not remove.
Etsy also does not remove reviews that use less than perfect grammar or spelling. If a review meets the criteria to be removed, you can report it to Etsy and they will review the content and decide if it should be removed.
It’s important to keep in mind, however, that Etsy may not always remove negative reviews, and they may not always agree with your assessment that a review is not appropriate.
Can Etsy sellers delete reviews?
Yes, Etsy sellers can delete reviews they have received if they meet certain criteria. Etsy allows reviews to be removed if they violate their guidelines, like using inappropriate language or making personal attacks.
To delete a review, sellers must first contact the customer to attempt to resolve the issue, and if that is unsuccessful, sellers can contact Etsy administration for review removal. Additionally, Etsy allows for sellers to delete reviews that have been left for orders older than twelve months as long as the order does not contain an item that is currently for sale.
Reviews for orders that contain an item currently for sale can only be deleted in exceptional circumstances, such as when a customer has violated Etsy’s policies.
Can you private your Etsy shop?
Yes, you can private your Etsy shop. To do this, go to the ‘Settings’ tab in your shop’s dashboard and toggle the ‘Private Mode’ option on to hide your shop from customers and search engines. When enabling private mode, all listings in your shop will be hidden, including any future listings created.
Any orders already placed before private mode was enabled will remain in your Commerce Manager.
During private mode, customers and visitors won’t be able to see any of your items in search results or have the ability to access any of your listings or shop. However, any customer that has the direct link to your shop can still access it.
If you ever wish to re-enable public access to your shop, you can go back to the ‘Settings’ tab and toggle off the Private Mode. This will be make all your listings publicly visible again.
How do I close my Etsy account?
In order to close your Etsy account, you will need to go through a few steps.
First, you will need to log in to your account. Once you are logged in, mouse over the “Your Account” link in the top right corner of your screen and then select “Account Settings” from the drop down menu.
Once you are on the page for your Account Settings, scroll to the bottom and click on the “Close Your Account” link. This will open up a page with a few more steps that will need to be taken.
You will need to enter in the primary email address for your account, select a reason for why you are closing your account, and click the check box to confirm that you have read and accept Etsy’s Terms of Use.
When you have completed all of these steps, click the “Close Account” button. Etsy will then close your account within 24 hours. You will also receive an email confirming that your account has been closed.
Please note that once you close your account, you will no longer be able to access the information associated with it or make any changes or purchases. If you wish to reopen your account in the future, you would need to start the process over again with a new account.