Fashion, jewelry, home decor and more stock the virtual shelves of portal that connects diverse artisans and discerning shoppers
HASLET, Texas, Dec. 29, 2009 — Since the launch of TrendyIndie.com (http://www.trendyindie.com) this past summer, the online community-driven marketplace for art, gifts and household wares has attracted a steady following of progressive artisans and fans looking for alternatives to malls and cookie-cutter styles and products. The prevailing theme of TrendyIndie.com is "handmade," and the site delivers on this with items ranging from painstakingly pieced quilts to hand-cut wall decals- yet TrendyIndie.com also offers the most original creations from the virtual world, from banner and avatar sets to custom web store makeovers.
"Shoppers love visiting TrendyIndie.com because there is always a something new and unusual to see," says Whitney Huntzinger, founder of TrendyIndie.com and an artist as well. "Giftgiving is special when you can select an item found nowhere else and at the same time support an artisan."
Huntzinger points out that artisans who work out of their homes are not likely to be able to pick up and go to sell their creations at art shows and craft fairs, and many artists and crafters do not want to get lost in huge auction-style sites or sites that are more competitive than community-based.
Moreover, TrendyIndie.com's complimentary website design makes it easy for sellers to set up shop within just a day's time. This saves time and money, making the promotion of goods to a global marketplace highly feasible. TrendyIndie.com doesn't take a percentage of profits, either. Vendors simply pay a usage fee, depending on a pre-specified selling level. Plus, forums foster a chance for them to discuss trade tips, show off work and obtain free professional advice.
And for a limited time, new sellers who join TrendyIndie.com will receive their first 90 days free. These free memberships may be upgraded to a variety of plans that enable sellers to showcase 25, 100 or an unlimited number of products in their shops. To sign up for 90 days free, or to take advantage of unlimited product listing for life at a reduced monthly rate, sellers can go to:
Feedback shows that TrendyIndie.com is a big hit with buyers, too – particularly those who want to know their money is going directly to an artist or crafter, instead of a corporation. Some of the sellers are work-at-home moms who are trying to balance family lives with careers. For shoppers who believe in purchasing as closely to the source as possible, TrendyIndie.com is the place to go, not to mention that transactions for exclusive crafts and artworks can be completed quickly and easily from the comfort of home.
To view the diverse offerings of TrendyIndie.com, visit http://www.trendyindie.com.
About TrendyIndie.com
Founded in summer 2009, TrendyIndie.com is an online marketplace where independent artists and crafters sell their handmade products to people around the globe. A one-stop shop for purchasing custom-made goods, TrendyIndie.com gives conscientious consumers an opportunity to support artists and crafters representing a wide range of genres and specialties.
Contact:
Whitney Huntzinger
Founder, TrendyIndie.com
817-750-0488
Email
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