June 8, 2025

📹 VLOG: Do You Really Need a Website for Your Soap + Candle Biz? | Shopify vs Etsy Chat Hey friends! 👋 It’s Amanda from Willow + Pip, and in today’s video, I’m vlogging my way through one of the biggest decisions I had to make when I first started my little soap and candle biz on the side: Do you actually need a website? Spoiler alert: it’s not a one-size-fits-all answer — especially if you’re running things part-time like I am. I’m sharing some honest thoughts about: • The pros and cons of Etsy vs Shopify • What I ended up choosing for Willow + Pip and why • Whether having your own site is actually worth it when you’re still building up I also chat a bit about what I wish I knew earlier, and why done is better than perfect when you’re juggling your biz with real life. If you’re feeling stuck between platforms (or wondering if you even need a website yet), grab a tea, cozy up, and let’s chat about it 💬 👇 Drop your thoughts or questions in the comments — I LOVE connecting with other small biz makers! Have you tried Etsy or Shopify? What worked? What didn’t? –––––––––– 📌 Subscribe for more: @WillowandPip 🌿 Follow me on Instagram: @willowandpipsoap 🛒 Shop my handmade goodies: https://willowandpip.ca