New to eBid. Very Impressed. Just looking for a bit of advice.....

[Mbhoy1888]

Hi all,

I am relatively new to eBid and this is my first post on a forum.

I have found the site very user friendly and have already uploaded around 100 items for selling without any problems.

It's been easy to list, set default shipping details, attach pictures of my items etc and I have also managed to set up 3 eBid Stores. First class site!!

I'm not entirely sure of the etiquette around advertising/attaching store links on the forums so just looking for any advice on the do's and dont's from anyone?

Thank you all in advance.

Mbhoy1888

[HerMajesty]

Welcome! The Help button at the top right of this page gives FAQs on selling, etc. Lots of good info.

One thing you can do is post one time a day in the PLUG YOUR AUCTIONS forum...…...also it helps to post your items on Facebook and pinterest. Good luck.

[Mbhoy1888]

That's great, thanks very much for the reply and the advice. Cheers.

[cornishmaid1961]

A warm welcome Mbhoy. You can do a signature with your shop links like ours no problem. Go to 'settings' at the top of this page then click on 'Edit signature' on the left hand side. Type in what you want to show on your forum posts then highlight it so it turns blue. Next click on the little 'world' icon on the tool bar and put in your shop url then click save at the bottom of the page. This will give you a clickable link.

As HerMajesty says you can do one thread in the plug your auctions forum to advertise your items. This can be bumped up with a new post once every 24 hours. Make sure you delete an old thread before starting a new one though.

You might want to change your 'run until sold' listings to 10 automatic reposts otherwise they will sit at the bottom of the eBid lists and not come to the top.

Also if your items do not have a bar code then enter the word 'exempt' in the bar code box to get them onto Google shopping. You will also need a 'buy it now' price of over £1 alongside any auction price to get onto Google.

[Mbhoy1888]

Excellent, thank you!

[FirstGreenIsGold]

A former eBidder used to post these suggestions. I've taken the liberty to copy and paste them from an old thread.

Some suggestions, if you haven't already tried them:

1) Add a signature link to your posts, so members can click to view your listings.
2) List as many items as you can; it's free to list and relist and the more items you list, the more potential sales.
3) Use 7-10 day listings with auto repost to ensure your items move up searches.
4) Let former customers from other sites know you're selling here.
5) Use social networking (Twitter, Facebook, personal blog) to promote your listings.
6) Use Plug Your Auctions on the forum (1x per 24 hours - delete old plug before adding new one) to promote your listings.
7) Offer international shipping whenever possible to widen your potential customer base.
8) Tell everyone you know and meet about eBid.
9) Buy a few inexpensive items to increase your feedback and support the site.
10) Get involved in eBid activities, as the monthly YDC charity auctions, if you're so inclined; it's a great way to raise monies for good causes and it helps raise your profile in the eBid community.

[JanetB]

You are off to an excellent start Mbhoy1888 with great advice!
And welcome aboard!

[Mbhoy1888]

Thanks very much for all the welcome messages and also the advice and tips....i've already started using them!! Cheers..

[retrogoodness]

Thanks for the great tips above from @cornishmaid1961 and @FirstGreenIsGold

[Tropical_Trish]

Well done Mbhoy,
Hope that you continue to list - I found something that I would like!

Take note of post #6 - wonderful advice!
Especially remember to
1) Add a signature link to your posts, so members can click to view your listings.
8) Tell everyone you know and meet about eBid.
9) Buy a few inexpensive items to increase your feedback and support the site.
10) Get involved in eBid activities, as the monthly YDC charity auctions, if you're so inclined; it's a great way to raise monies for good causes and it helps raise your profile in the eBid community.

Welcome, and good luck!