Advice on making sales

[moomingirl]

Hi

I started with ebid awhile back with a 'lifetime membership' and I must admit I didn't put much effort into it, largely because I was busy making other avenues work.

Last month I started putting more stuff on here, in order to see if I can get things going. When I list my things I put them onto Pinterest, Stumble, Twitter and onto my Facebook page but even when using these avenues I am struggling to make a sale. I did have a random sale the other day, on goods that had been sat on here awhile. I want to add much more on here but it's a bit chicken and egg, if nothings here it wont sell, but if its here and not selling I'll be reluctant to add any more...

Anyone got any advice on how I can get my sales going?

[purplestevie]

Hi

I started with ebid awhile back with a 'lifetime membership' and I must admit I didn't put much effort into it, largely because I was busy making other avenues work.

Last month I started putting more stuff on here, in order to see if I can get things going. When I list my things I put them onto Pinterest, Stumble, Twitter and onto my Facebook page but even when using these avenues I am struggling to make a sale. I did have a random sale the other day, on goods that had been sat on here awhile. I want to add much more on here but it's a bit chicken and egg, if nothings here it wont sell, but if its here and not selling I'll be reluctant to add any more...

Anyone got any advice on how I can get my sales going?

The more you list the more chance you will sell especially if you attract regular/ multi buyers.
Can you afford "make an offer on your items? Ive seen an item i would like to buy from you but its just a tad too much for me.

[kreativebargains]

List as much as you can at competitive prices and use as many keywords as you can in the titles.

[suesjools]

Posted this to another thread, but it might be helpful here as well.

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.
11) Check out the Help videos and read Astral's FAQs page, lots of good info. in both places.

http://www.mootango.webspace.virginmedia.com/ebidkb.htm

Oh and have fun.

Best wishes for many sales to all,

[moomingirl]

Can you private message me and let me know what you want and I will consider.

[moomingirl]

Posted this to another thread, but it might be helpful here as well.

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.
11) Check out the Help videos and read Astral's FAQs page, lots of good info. in both places.

http://www.mootango.webspace.virginmedia.com/ebidkb.htm

Oh and have fun.

Best wishes for many sales to all,

Regards

3) Use 7-10 day listings with auto repost to ensure your items move up searches.

How do I do this please?

Is it simply end in 7 days and then repost 10 x?

Thanks

[suesjools]

Regards

3) Use 7-10 day listings with auto repost to ensure your items move up searches.

How do I do this please?

Is it simply end in 7 days and then repost 10 x?

Thanks

I believe so, yes.

Best wishes for many sales to all,