With the launch of a new service called Pattern, Etsy is making it easier for people to sell custom goods on their own websites. Apparently, more than one-third of Etsy’s 1.6 million active sellers ...

He says its initial public offering won't ruin the seller community and culture. The Etsy office is seen in this undated publicity photo. Courtesy Etsy — -- Etsy's move to allow manufactured ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a former senior reviewer who worked at The Verge from 2011 until May 2025. His coverage areas included audio, ...