7 eBay Selling Tips

In this lesson, I’ll reveal 7 tips for getting more traffic to your eBay listings so that you can capture more interest from buyers and make more sales.

To make sales in a competitive online marketplace such as eBay you need three things:

1. Optimize your title keywords
2. Check your spelling
3. Ensure your are using the best keywords possible

So to really help you push your sales up, follow our 7 easy tips to getting more traffic to your listings.

Tip #1. Optimize your title keywords. 

Do not pass by this tip thinking you have this sorted - title keywords are absolutely vital to getting buyers to your listings. A huge majority of eBay buyers search for what they are looking for, instead of browsing through categories, so what they type in to the search tool bar has a major affect on whether you get the traffic you need to make a sale. To really make the most of your keywords, focus on using the most relevant keywords first

Tip #2. Check your spelling.

If you misspell, you won't sell! This is because spelling mistakes will not show up in search results so you will reduce the number of people who see your listings by up to 80%

Tip #3. Ensure you are using the best keywords possible

You can use this free title builder to see how effective your keywords are in relation to what people search for. Another trick is to take a look at the keywords that are used by sellers whose auctions rank at the top of the results when you search for your item. 

Tip #4. Offer free shipping.

This helps to shoot you to the top of the search results

Tip #5. Consider your listing's finish time.

Make sure your listing isn't going to finish at 3am when very few people will be awake to view it. You will get more visitors when your listings end at more popular times which will increase the chances of your auction ending in a bidding war - perfect for bumping up the final price

Tip #6. Put links up to your other items and/or store

For example, if you are selling eBook guides, you might list your 'how to stop smoking forever' one with a link to your 'how to lose 10 lbs' eBook as many smokers fear that they will gain weight after quitting smoking.

Tip #7. Price competitively.

To be the #1 seller of your item, you need to price as competitively as possible. In order to do this, you must work out your overall costs involved with online selling the item including buying the item, importing the item (shipping and Customs duties and so on), storing the item, listing the item on eBay, then paying the final value fees and shipping the item to your buyer.

Once you know the real cost, you will know what your most competitive price can be, after you take your cut. Keep in mind that if you are in a position to undercut other sellers, it doesn't need to be by much at all to get you the sale.

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I hope these tips help! My advice is to start implementing them, one at a time, until you start seeing results!

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What Are the Differences Between Selling Stuff on eBay vs. Etsy?

Online commercial centers Etsy and eBay associate you with a universe of purchasers - eBay bragged a dynamic client base of more than 112 million starting 2013, while the littler yet at the same time well known Etsy had 22 million individuals and created almost $900 million in deals in 2012 alone. In spite of the fact that they have a few likenesses, the two destinations contrast in different territories. Picking the better of the two commercial centers depends generally on what sort of item you offer and the measure of work you will put into showcasing.

Product Lists

Likely the biggest distinction amongst Etsy and eBay is the kind of items they take into account deal. Etsy is a online selling center for inventive products, and permits just handcrafted things, make supplies or collectibles more seasoned than 20 years. For pretty much everything else there's eBay, which basically manages retail items and other non-one of a kind things. On the off chance that your business manages a more imaginative item, for example, artistic work prints or customized things, Etsy may offer a superior outlet. Less "aesthetic" items, for example, hardware or toys may locate a superior group of onlookers on eBay.

Membership Plans and Fees

Etsy doesn't oblige dealers to subscribe to a month to month or yearly arrangement or pay participation charges. As of October 2013, the site charges a 20 penny expense to list a thing, and gathers a 3.5 rate of the deal cost once a thing offers. In spite of the fact that a membership expense isn't required on eBay, organizations that arrangement to do a great deal of offering may need buy a Store arrangement. These reach in cost from $16 to $200 a month, contingent upon what sort of arrangement you pick and whether you pay month-to-month or yearly. Posting expenses additionally fluctuate, going from 5 to 25 pennies for each posting. Ebay likewise takes a rate of your last deals cost, extending from somewhere around 4 and 9 percent relying upon the item.

Seller Tools

Posting your things available to be purchased is the initial phase in really making a deal, and eBay offers more devices to help you monitor your items and business. After you've made 10 deals, you can get to your eBay Dealer Dashboard, which helps you monitor your store's execution. The apparatus gives you a chance to track consumer loyalty, see your evaluations and break down your postings for zones of change. Etsy doesn't offer these sorts of instruments.

Buyer Type

As a result of their essential contrast in item offerings, the sorts of purchasers you find on every site vary. Etsy programs are occupied with the innovative items that aren't ordinarily discovered anyplace in expansive amounts. These customers are much the same as boutique programs rather than enormous retail purchasers - searching for something one of a kind and individual. Ebay customers are normally searching for something particular, regularly at a lower cost than they can get somewhere else.

Hints and Tips for Successfully Selling Clothes on ebay

As an ebay seller of, among other things, new and gently used clothing, I wanted to pass on what I have learned about listing and selling clothes to get the most out of your auction. There are quite a few things you can do to increase the final value of your auction and the extra work it takes is worth the payoff in the end and also boosts your reputation as a valuable member of the ebay community.

Pictures

There is a reason the age old adage "a picture is worth a thousand words" remains a popular phrase: it is absolutely true.  The first impression a buyer is going to get of your auction is the gallery picture (which, when selling online clothes is always good to have). Whether you are selling new or gently used clothing, taking a good picture is key. Most people do not own a professional camera nor do they have a studio setting. The most important thing to remember is natural light. Taking pictures in natural light against a neutral backdrop (can even be a beige carpet) allows the colors to stand out and really makes the clothing pop.
As you can see, there is a huge difference between these dresses in the two pictures above. They are the same dresses, however, the top picture was taken at night in a lit room, but no natural light. The bottom picture was taken during the day. To a buyer, knowing what they are going to be receiving is the most important thing when considering a purchase.
If you are going to be starting to sell on a very large scale, it may be worth buying some advanced equipment. Here is a link to photo equipment on ebay: Camera Equipment

Title

If you don't have a great title, buyers are going to miss your auction. When selling clothes, some important things to consider for your title are:

• Condition of the Clothing (New With Tags (NWT), New Without Tags (NWOT), Excellent Used Condition (EUC), Like New (Lk New), Great Condition, Gently Used
• Brand (Gap, Old Navy, Ralph Lauren)
  Lot (if applicable)
• Size (XS, S, M, L, 6, 8, etc)
• Gender (Boys, Girls, Womens)
• Type of Clothing (Top, Shorts, Skirt)

If you find yourself with extra spaces, consider adding color or season to your title. Don't waste any of those precious spaces as they are so few. It may be worth looking at auctions of similar items to see what is selling the best and then using elements from their titles. For example if you are online sell a boy's gap shirt in a size 4, you could look at the titles of these auctions: Examples of auctions

Sizes & Measurements

A 2T is not always a 2T and a 10 is not always a 10.  Sometimes a capri is really cropped and sometimes fitted only means something to the person selling the clothing. Taking the time to measure important parts about your clothes before you list them saves the buyer the trouble of having to ask you a question and in some cases, just leaving your auction because they are not sure what they will be receiving. A soft tape measure is a neccessity to your ebay office area (Tape Measures). Below is a short list of some practical measurements you can take:

• Tops (jackets, shirts etc.):
  Chest: Measure from side-to-side from the points in the armpit where the side-seems ends and sleeve starts. Multiply by two.
  Sleeve: Start on the underside of the sleeve (in the armpit) and measure to the endpoint of the garment.
• Bottoms:
  Waist: Place the trousers on a table, front side up. Measure from side-to-side of the garment on the top part of the trousers (follow the garment with the measure tape). Multiply by two.
  Inseam: Start on the anchor point in the crotch, and follow the seam on the inside of the leg down to where the leg ends. 

Sizes:
It is also important to list size comparisons. For example, what does a women's S translate to numberwise? It may be a 4 or a 6.  A boy's S usually translates to a 6 or 8.  Many times, if you go to the website of the clothing brand you are selling (Disney, Gap, Old Navy, Sonoma), there are sizing charts available to determine this information.
When you are selling baby clothes it is very helpful to include the length and pounds the clothes are designed for. For example 0-3 month clothing often fits babies up to 12 pounds, although not always.

Materials & Care

It is nearly impossible to tell from a picture what the clothing is made of and feels like. It is very helpful to a buyer if you list the breakdown of materials that make up the article of clothing. This information is almost always found on clothing tags.
Also found on clothing tabs are care instructions. Someone considering an article of clothing may be put off if they think the care will be very difficult (hand wash or dry clean only), but these days, most clothing is made to be very durable and can be machine washed on a gentle cycle. You also owe it to your customers to tell them if clothing is dry clean only, as that bring a whole new element of cost to them.

Wear

Nobody is going to buy your clothing if they are not 100% clear on the condition.
Selling clothing new with tags (NWT) is the easiest: you state the in the auction and that's that. New without tags (NWOT) is also just as easy. It is when you are selling gently used clothing that you need to be meticulous in your description.
If your clothing is in perfect condition with no wear whatsoever and no stains or rips, you can describe it as being in Excellent Used Condition (EUC).
Beyond that, you need to let your buyer know every aspect of your clothing that is less than perfect, so that when they receive the item they are not disappointed and angry. Common things to point out include:

• Pilling
• Fading from washing
• Wear from washing or normal use
• Any stains regardless of how small they are (it can help to take a picture of any stain so the buyer can have a clear idea of what you are talking about. See picture below)
• Bleeding of colors
• Stretching or shrinkage
• Any missing or cut out labels
• Any names or writing on labels

·         It is amost impossible to see, it is so faint, but this fabric has a spot on it and this picture shows the honesty of the seller as well as reassures the buyer that it isn't very bad, otherwise would be glaring in the picture.  

·         Hopefully this guide has pointed out a few things to you about selling clothing on ebay. Whether you are selling baby, children's or adult clothing, incorporating these ideas should help you become a more professional and more successful seller.