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eBay sellers needed for beta-testing -- earn free snipes as well!


We're looking for eBay sellers to help beta-test a new web-based eBay listing solution. Anyone willing to list some of their items and give us feedback on this new site will be able to earn a free snipe credit for each item posted. We're looking for testing to begin on Sunday, June 12th.

If interested, please send an email (please include eBay ID) to: kevin@auctionsniper.com
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Originally posted by Serenity:
In case you missed this and are interested:

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eBay sellers needed for beta-testing -- earn free snipes as well!


We're looking for eBay sellers to help beta-test a new web-based eBay listing solution. Anyone willing to list some of their items and give us feedback on this new site will be able to earn a free snipe credit for each item posted. We're looking for testing to begin on Sunday, June 12th.

Are you going to beta it, Serenity?
Last edited by sniperkevin
I'm looking for a few more people to beta-test. If you're an eBay seller and willing to post some auctions using our new site and give us some feedback on how it goes, I'll hook you up with 1 free auctionsniper credit for each "auction format" listing you post via our new site. (Free snipe promo is over as of 7/1/2005).

If you're interested, check out the site here:
http://www.auctiva.com

Note: For right now, the site only is able to post to the eBay USA site, sorry about that.

-Kevin
Last edited by sniperkevin
Serenity - it gets more and more stable every day Smile

Not only 'less expensive' listings... but FREE lisitngs with image hosting, scheduling, and great looking templates. Obviously users will still need to pay all eBay listing fees... but nothing extra for using the software (unlike all of the competitors in the seller tool market).
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Not only 'less expensive' listings... but FREE lisitngs with image hosting, scheduling, and great looking templates. Obviously users will still need to pay all eBay listing fees... but nothing extra for using the software (unlike all of the competitors in the seller tool market).
Um...OK, sounds like a wonderful deal for sellers, but I don't see what's in it for you guys!? Confused Do the free benefits go away when beta testing is complete? If so, what are the fees then?
Now an "easy lister" is certainly a marketable commodity, but immediately you are in competition with those that are already well established. So you have to fight a "features" battle - mine has more than yours etc etc. This is quite a difficult task and involves lots of expenditure. Also, to many "Free"="Avoid"

I would personally direct my marketing campaign at those "beginners" at a point before they start to list. i.e. Help for those who would like to become first time sellers.

As web professionals, I am certain you could devise a whole web site devoted to "selling on ebay" - all the ins and outs - cover all the stages from absolute beginner to advanced. If it is done with great clarity and is obviously better than ebay's rather "offputting" (for a complete beginner) instructions, then personal recommendation will drive people in your direction.

Naturally, as they are already beholden to you for instructing them, they will use your products. This will improve takeup of your new product and bring the company to the notice of many more buyers.

I notice you are running an adwords campaign. There you are head to head with ********! In fact the clever one is http://www.**********.com who does it for free! Why don't you put more effort into optimising your web site to rank higher?

If you put your front page intoPooodle Predictor it points out obvious things like lack of headings, navigation driving content into third place. Use of CSS classes is virtually useless in telling a search robot what text is important!

Other strategies you should consider - registration at ICRA - this helps people read your site at work by permitting it to by-pass the filters etc etc

Paul
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but immediately you are in competition with those that are already well established.
The site doing the tool is probably the oldest 3rd party listing company for eBay and already one of the few major players in that space. With the help of AuctionSniper users who are also sellers and the fact it will be given away for free there is a good chance it will become the largest 3rd party listing tool in a couple years.
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Why don't you put more effort into optimising your web site to rank higher?
We're #1 in the search results for dozens of searches, and 100% of the important ones.
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Originally posted by Serenity:
Anyone, US, that sells should try this service!! It is fantastic! I love the "no fees"! Everything is working for me except the scheduling button. I'm sure that will be worked out shortly. I like the format very well. I hope for my non US friends, it will be extended to you soon! Smile


Serenity, some questions:
  • What service were you using before?
  • What are all the pluses (besides free), or minuses (besides currently not being able to schedule) between this service and what you were using?
  • Was a spell checker available in your old service?
  • Your auctions no longer include a counter. Is this something not support in this new service?


P.S. Serenity, the coloring for the text in your auction is much improved. As a partially color-blinded (or is that color-challenged?) person, I don’t think enough sellers appreciate the impact that can have on some of us. And, since I don’t think that’s ever been discussed on this forum, I’d thought I’d go “off-subject” a bit and make a pitch to other sellers to give more consideration to the color selections they make.

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