Top 10 Reasons Why EBay Auctions Fail by Ricky Lim
... Ebay Buyers Can't Find You With millions of listings on ebay with thousands added each day, buyers may not be able to find your auction listing. That is why your auction title is so important since most buyers only uses basic search function. 3. No Picture Humans beings are visual animals. We tend to be attracted by images. So it is important to insert an image for every auction you list. Buyers like to see what it is they are bidding on even if they already know the product well.

Did eBay Open the Door for Google? by James Newton
... EBay feels that store listings are too cheap, and they need to increase the price to encourage more auctions, or core listings. Bill Cobb, President of eBay North America claims that while 83% of the listings are store inventory listings, 91% of sales closed were of the core listings (i'm sorry, I fail to see the advantage store listings had?). He claims that the increase will mean that store listings will be paying an additional 6% on average. He also says that the current listing prices ...

eBay Secrets to Getting Started Selling Online by Chris Ryerson
... eBay Secret 5 List for 7 DaysThe longer your auction is up on the site the more traffic you will receive to the auction page. It is typically best to list the item for the longest amount of time possible. This is 7 days unless you pay a little extra and list the item for 10 days. Also traffic is typically higher on the weekend in the evenings when people are at home. With a 7 day auction you can easily list it on Saturday or Sunday and then have it end of the same day a week later.

eBay Powerseller Secrets for Online Auction Success by Jennifer Carter
... Choose the length of auction If you’re in a hurry or it’s a very popular item, a 3 day listing may be OK. The most popular listing is a 7 day listing giving opportunity for people to shop on the days which they prefer. Add a picture If the price warrants it, use a gallery picture. Describe your Product Don’t just list features, but list benefits. For example, if the item is “light”, write that it can be taken anywhere. Often a good sales page will establish your credibility as a seller.

eBay and How to Buy, Part 3: What to Look for in a Listing by Amy Lieberfarb
... Look first at the details and make sure that the seller has taken the time out to list all of the important features, options, model number and any other pertinent information to the item you are looking at. You shouldn’t have the need to ask any questions, the product page should be that thorough. Make sure that the shipping cost is stated clearly in the auction or a shipping calculator is also provided. Making sure to check the sellers feedback number as well as feedback rating scores and ...

Finding the Right Web Hosting Plan by Brian Shoemaker
... For example, let's say you find an auction script that is written in PHP and you want to use it on a new domain name you just bought (the-best-auctions-are-here.com). In that case, you want to make sure the web hosting plan supports PHP. Also, if you are planning on selling services or products from your website, make sure the web hosting plan you choose offers some type of ecommerce solution such as a shopping cart for example. 5. Support is really important when choosing a web hosting plan.

5 Sure-Fire Ways to Make More Money on EBay by John Lenaghan
... Accurate Listings When you list your items on eBay, write an accurate description. You don't have to write long paragraphs or rambling information, but provide exact measurements, colors, condition, etc. Be honest and precise when it comes to your description. 3. Buyer Contact Once your items have sold, be responsive to the buyer. Contact them as quickly as possible after the auction has ended, thank them for their purchase and provide the required information for payment.

Putting it All Together: The search for a Pocket PC Phone by Michael A. Keenan
... So, I watched a few auctions and kept an eye on the prices. But, sometimes you just have to get off of the internet and hit the brick and mortar. I went to my local Verizon and Cingular stores and talked to the sales reps about what plans I was looking for. I wasn’t impressed with my long wait at the Verizon Wireless store or the pushy salesman that I got. He seemed to think he knew just what I needed and kept showing me phones and plans that I just wasn’t interested in.