Our Mission
Craft & Made exists because we believe the best things are made by people who care deeply about what they're creating. In a world dominated by algorithm-driven recommendations and same-day delivery from faceless warehouses, we wanted to create a dedicated space that celebrates the maker economy.
We launched this site to be the guide we wished existed — honest, independent, and genuinely passionate about handmade goods. Our editorial team researches and tests every platform we review, and every gift recommendation is something we'd happily give ourselves.
Our Editorial Standards
We take independence seriously. Our reviews are not commissioned by the marketplaces or brands we cover, and we do not accept payment to improve rankings or scores. Every score you see on this site reflects our genuine assessment, based on:
- Direct testing as buyers on each platform
- Analysis of seller communities and buyer protection policies
- Ongoing monitoring of fee structures, policy changes, and feature updates
- Aggregated user sentiment from verified reviews and forums
We update our reviews whenever significant changes occur on a platform, and aim to refresh all major content on at least a monthly basis.
Affiliate Disclosure
Important: Craft & Made participates in affiliate marketing programmes, including the Etsy Affiliate Programme (operated via the Awin network) and other partner programmes. This means we may earn a commission when you click one of our links and make a qualifying purchase — at no additional cost to you whatsoever.
This commission helps us fund the costs of running this site — including the time spent researching, testing, and writing our reviews — and allows us to keep all content free for readers.
Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial opinions. A marketplace cannot pay to improve its ranking on our site. The commission structures we participate in are category-based and consistent across all similar platforms, so there is no financial incentive for us to favour one marketplace over another beyond what our genuine assessment reflects.
In accordance with FTC guidelines and applicable consumer protection legislation, we disclose our affiliate relationships clearly on every page where affiliate links may appear.
Privacy Policy
Craft & Made respects your privacy. Here is a plain-English summary of how we handle data:
- We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties
- If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email is stored securely and used only to send editorial content
- We may use analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics) to understand aggregate site traffic — this data is anonymised
- Affiliate links may involve third-party cookies (e.g. Awin) to track qualifying purchases for commission purposes. You can opt out via your browser settings
- You have the right to request deletion of any personal data we hold about you. Contact us at the address below
This site complies with GDPR (for European readers) and applicable data protection legislation.
Contact Us
We welcome reader questions, feedback, corrections, and story tips. We also occasionally collaborate with independent makers on editorial features — if you're a maker who'd like to be featured, please get in touch.
We aim to respond to all messages within 3 working days.
For affiliate programme enquiries, please contact the Etsy affiliate team directly via global-etsy@awin.com.