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Looking for advanced tips for my ebay listings

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R rosegardengraphicsMember
The little scrolling box you are referring to is a most likely a Java Script. Go to the listing you are interested in, Click on View in your tool bar, and then click on Source. Scroll down to until you see the Java Script in the html code. You can then get an idea of what Java Script was used to create the scrolling box, then cut and paste. You may need to email the seller, to find out where the Java Script originated if there is a copyright.

On the wallpaper, many sellers create their own wall paper using PSP, Photo shop or other editing tools. There are down-loadable programs and CDs for sale with wallpaper. What kind of wall paper are you looking for? You can also find free wallpaper that you can save to your computer that is available for personal and commercial use. Search free wallpaper on Google. Note: Some sites require a link back when using their wallpaper.
bartelbybartelbyMember
Sorry if I am repeating what you already know Smile

When you are creating a listing (i will assume you are listing through the *selling* tab and not turbo lister) when you get to the *provide pictures and details* page, if you scroll down you will see *select a theme*. This is what most sellers will unless you want to create your own.

If you are using turbo lister its basically the same, but you dont get as many options.
D dagnabitgrabitMember
I have debated on whether to use a fancy background on my listings, and have opted not to so far.

I find many of them to be annoying and too busy, especially when combined with all kinds of other bells and whistles (bright colors, things flashing, or DARK backgrounds with dark text that is nearly impossible to read.) Plus it costs extra to use them!

Some people have noted that for those with slower PCs and connections, listings with fancy backgrounds and other stuff might take longer to load. I suspect the ones that eBay offers for use are not likely to cause those types of problems, but I'm not certain.

I do wonder if a fancier-looking listing brings in more bids/bucks, however. Sometimes those simple little mom-n-pop listings are the ones that have the better deals... the people that can afford the big bucks for the more expensive listings likely know what the value is of every last widget they sell, and are not likely to be selling them for much of a deal.

Ok... I think I'm rambling now... bye for now!

Dag
N nutmagMember
I totally agree with the over done pages! I use turbo lister and love the simple backgrounds and borders. They don't slow your machine down and look great for presentation.
Do try to make your colors on the page complimentary. You can check me out on eBay under seller name nutmag.
As Grandpa used to say... Good Luck to You Now!
C chadladMember
My own personal view is to leave a plain basic background, as earlier messages say...it can be rather annoying having pretty flowers etc all over the screen.

The thing that annoys me most though is that silly little text that some people have floating around the mouse pointer, wherever you move the mouse that damn text follows you!

My recent favourite is to include a picture in the Gallery, so browsers get a small glimpse of the item for sale, so far, I have found it to be a successful, cheap addition to my sales.

Cheers

Chadlad
region2region2Member
When I sell an item, I use Dreamweaver (a web design tool) to create a nice looking page. This can incorporate backgrounds, javascript etc to give a nice layout. Then I copy the entire page ( <BODY> to </BODY> tags ) into the eBay selling page box. Voila! Instant Karma! That's how it's done...

I always try to leave the background to the whole page as normal, just my 'bit' in the middle is customised this way. I also do clever things with the image that eBay loads for you so that it appears in the middle of the listing - all easy stuff for a web designer with no social life! Wink
J jlr43Member
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The thing that annoys me most though is that silly little text that some people have floating around the mouse pointer, wherever you move the mouse that damn text follows you!

Same here. If I open an auction page with that I'll close it out and look elsewhere. I will not tolerate little words or sparkly things following my pointer around.

I keep my auction pages plain with no backgrounds whatsoever. All the buyer needs to see is the description and a scan of my item.
T trailertrashMember
Region2: I used to do the same thing, only I used Front Page instead of Dream Weaver. I've used Dream Weaver in the pasy at a previous job I had, building a website for a car dealer but I didn't find it too user friendly for a moron such as myself. I'm not a web designer, just a computer nerd who likes to try new things. But now I have so many listings that I don't have time to use Front Page for my listings anymore and I've moved onto Turbo Lister. But, seeing as how you are a web designer, I'd really like to pick your brain on how to do a few things with eBay. I am hoping you would know how to do them. Please reply if you'd be willing to help me. THANKS!

dagnabitgrabit: Just so you know, from my experience, the fancier listings DO bring alot more money. I've done the eBay thing both ways and the little bit of extra time it takes to make a listing look more appealing definately pays off at closing time. It's EXACTLY the reason I was soliciting advice from my fellow snipers.


Mrs. M: I'm with you. I don't list ANYTHING, not even my cheapest, crappiest merchandise (as if I had any, wink wink)without a gallery picture. Most of my listings have at least three pictures. The pix help describe the merchandise, so I can take less time doing it with a written description.

Everyone else who responded: I really appreciate your input. TANX!!
D donaldjrMember
I used an el cheapo website builder to make a template. It is not too fancy, just makes it so my auction text is in different colors and in neat looking boxes. I include a generic shipping and handling section filled with my most common shipping terms. (Most items I sell I ship for $2 flat rate)

I then took that page and did the copy between the body tags like mentioned before, and saved them in NOTEPAD as a TEXT File. Why? Because it is a lot faster to open up and copy again and again.

When I need to list a single item on eBays SYI form I can quickly cut and paste into SYI, add a description within the description cell, and double check the shipping costs if need be, then continue with the normal listing process. YOu can put something in the description cell during the design proccess to make it stand out more in the text format, such as ##### or @@@@@@@.

This proccess has worked well for me, and dresses up the listing without going overboard. No one likes to wait 5 minutes for the sparkly text, background image and sound, and cursor trails to load! I also avoid changing the fonts just incase the user does not have that font loaded, otherwise their text may look out of wack.
bartelbybartelbyMember
My MIL (Mother In Law) has just started selling and she found that site.

I havent used it yet, as hubbie is a coder, I think I would get shot, I struggled with HTML and Dream Weaver until I got what I wanted.

I have a very basic boxy type layout, its simple, easy to read but looks smart.

I seriously HATE!!! the script that follows your pointer - I am sure the Seller thinks its *cute* NO SIREEEE - its downright bloody annoying.

Lexie
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