ArtFire.com Launches Newest ArtFire Member Feature “Check-Ins”

Tucson, AZ, October 13, 2010 --(PR.com)-- "Check-Ins" allow sellers show buyers that they are active and dedicated to their studio on ArtFire.com, a handmade and vintage marketplace with 85,000 members. By clicking the “Check-In” button, an ArtFire seller’s status will read "Last Checked-In: Today." The new "Check-In" status is intended to reduce buyer uncertainty by reassuring buyers that sellers are active on the site and available to help.

One of the biggest concerns holiday shoppers have when purchasing from an individual online seller is whether or not the product will be delivered on time, and if their questions can be answered. By showing the last “Check-In” date on seller’s store fronts, ArtFire.com helps buyers to feel more comfortable, and helps active sellers to sell more product because of their excellent customer service.

Check-Ins also have an impact on the amount of exposure sellers get on ArtFire. ArtFire members who check in at least once a week to their ArtFire studio will receive a small boost to their on-site search engine rankings. The on-site search ranking boost only requires artisans to check-in to their ArtFire store once a week. This innovative approach to buyer-seller communication provides assurances to the buyer, and allows the seller to effortlessly communicate that they are dedicated to their business.

ArtFire’s CEO John Jacobs says ”We feel it is important to remain on the cutting edge of ecommerce research, and the Check-In process is an example of using that research to innovate and maximize artisan sales.”

More about ArtFire
ArtFire.com is the fastest growing venue in the handmade industry, with more than 85,000 members and 3.5 million in sales. Since its launch in September of 2008, ArtFire has been continually innovating new features to better serve their members. Some of these features include fully customizable Fusion Studios, Rapid Cart, which allows sellers to sell their products directly from their blog, the Facebook Kiosk, which allows shoppers to purchase an artisan’s items right off their Facebook page, coupon codes, and now Check-Ins.

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