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On the topic of increasing eBay sales:
1) does using subtitles assist with increases sales? I know eBay says they do. Anyone here had noticeable success using them?
2) what can I do to my listings to make them more mobile device friendly?
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more than 75% of all ebay purchases are now done on a mobile device according to ebay.
Keep things short and to the point. Bold and standard font.
I like to use bulletin dots for important info.
I try to keep details top to bottom on the left side of the screen and add no fluff to make it as clear as possible on the small screen.
I test all major listings on an Iphone to see what the customer is forced to use and make corrects from there.
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I have increased the amount of pictures I use. Pictures always get looked at and descriptions seldom get read completely.
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Agree with Sandy, the more pictures the better, people want shots of every angle.
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Dont shell out cash for subtitles (unless they are free promotion)
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I dont use them because in my testing I did not see any increase in sales when I did.
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Does creating a photo with specifications/ product details help ? Does eBay frown on heat?
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Originally Posted by rsot Dont shell out cash for subtitles (unless they are free promotion) | I totally agree. They might be useful if selling a very valuable item, but are very costly. When I tried them, there was no noticeable increase in my sales.
I might use it if I were selling a valuable one of a kind item and I wanted a little more space to entice people into clicking on my listing, but that is about it.
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High quality pictures, (bad photos are almost as bad as no photos) and titles that get them to your auction...subtitles, in my opinion...after 14 years on ebay, are a waste of money.
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Social networking!!!
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Originally Posted by Mr2005 Does creating a photo with specifications/ product details help ? Does eBay frown on heat? | Your own photos are always good
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You need to use solid keywords also. Without keyword spamming of course.
A google search which some buyers use will help you with this.
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Personally, I do believe lots of photos is more important than any subtitle. I do understand eBay has changed quite a bit with all the mobile devices. But I still think if you have a solid description and have big large Photos embedded into your listing as well as uploaded with eBay that is the easiest way to sell.
I can't tell you how many listings I have seen in the past few years with zero description a couple crappy photos from a phone. Saying listed with eBay Mobile. I always say good luck with that.
Maybe you can call me an eBay traditionalist but even if you are selling a generic Power Extension cord. I still think you are much better off taking several photos yourself than using some stock photo stolen from someone else.
Just my opinion. Everyone is entitled to their own.
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More photos = more clarity for the buyer...many buyers dont even read listings it would seem hah
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I use tons of pictures and social media on certain items to get traffic. That traffic turns into other items selling as well.
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well depends if you can get all info on main listing. if you need more keywords then subtitle is useful, it will help
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Originally Posted by Sandy D I use tons of pictures and social media on certain items to get traffic. That traffic turns into other items selling as well. | Sandy,
How do you mean you use social media? Would be interested to know...
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Does anyone know how to get your item on page one of google?
One of my items comes up as the second link on google if you type it in. I believe that helps bring many sales
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Originally Posted by infinitelyannoyed Sandy,
How do you mean you use social media? Would be interested to know...
Thanks | Facebook is an example to increase traffic.
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Forget using fancy templates.
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