Be Specific, Not Vague
Most bidders will find your item by using the auction site's ¡°search¡± function. Make sure that your title is specific and clearly identifies your item. Titles such as ¡°You¡¯re Not Going To Believe This Deal,¡± will not yield the desired results or buyers.
Be Professional
Don?t give in to the temptation to use sales gimmicks and cute phraseology such as "L@@k At ME," all caps - "LAST ONE!!!", dancing graphics, or blinking banners. Always present yourself in a professional manner by taking the time to write a well-crafted item description. Make sure that you correct any spelling or punctuation errors before you post your listing. Listings that are filled with errors make you look less credible.
Most Important Information First
In writing your listings, give the most important information first. You only have a split second to capture the attention of a potential bidder. Look for similar items that are offered for auction, ones that have multiple bids, to see what that seller is doing to attract attention.
Save Time
Once you create an ad that with which you are pleases, save it as a template. Then, when you¡¯re ready to list the next item(s) all you¡¯ll need to do is change the title, description, and photo. Ad templates can save you several hours each week that can be put to better, more productive use.
Stimulate a Response
A well-written title, one that contains keywords that clearly identify your item and stimulate an emotional response from the buyer, is a key ingredient to a successful auction.
Example:
"Rare" Michael Jordan 8x10 Signed Photo - Must See!
Detailed Photos Work Best
"A picture is worth a thousand words"...and possibly a whole lot of money. Sharp, clear, detailed photos will increase the bidding on your items; while distorted, fuzzy or blurred photos will send them running to your competitors.
Answer Questions
When writing your ad copy or description, be sure to think of all the questions a prospective buyer may have and do your best to answer them as briefly as possible in the listing.
Photo with Text
Using a title above a photo, with text underneath the photo, is one of the easy templates offered to help you design your listings. Text information can include a short paragraph for the Description, and bullet-point items for Features, Extras, Shipping and Handling, Payments, and Contact Information.