eBay sellers -- do you still use templates?

scrimshaw on 27/05/2017 - 15:31
Last edited 27/05/2017 - 15:36

Back a few years I've always used an eBay template to make my listings look a little more professional and such.

However I noted that ebay no longer shows you the full item listing (user-generated description) unless you were on a desktop browser or have enabled the full site view when viewing on a tablet or mobile device.

This means that unless you were using a responsive HTML design, a template that looks fine on a desktop view would look absolutely horrible on a phone.

And obviously, a lot of eBay users now find it easier to bid and buy over a smartphone since it's just far more convenient.

Do you think templates are still a good idea (worth spending time or money into?)

Poll Options

  • 2
    I still use fancy HTML templates
  • 15
    No Templates. Just plaintext and bullet points.
  • 0
    I don't sell, but I like to purchase and browse ebay on the App.
  • 7
    I don't sell, but I like to purchase and browse ebay on the desktop site.
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Comments

  • silverrat23 on 27/05/2017 - 16:20
    +1

    I think not. Plain text and bullet points auto-resizes and wraps the text correctly, making it ideal to view on any device.

    Also, ebay will turn off "active content" next month; such as Flash plug-ins, images and forms. There's no point going creating something that will disappear soon.

    • scrimshaw on 27/05/2017 - 17:39

      The active content thing doesn't bother me, I just have static images and tables to organise the content.

      I've just finished listing about 4 items, all left justified plaintext, only about 2 images, no table elements. I think keeping it simpler is betteer as it gets better SEO.

      I wonder if google actually picks it up.

  • [Deactivated] on 27/05/2017 - 16:42

    5-9 years ago yes, everyone used them, now its basic as the below, because 60% of sales are from ebay mobile.

    Item name
    Item Condition

    Brief Description 1-3 lines
    Whats Included

    Any questions?

    Postage
    Payment

  • [Deactivated] on 27/05/2017 - 18:53

    I made a template with several images included. Looks much more professional i think. I know basically nothing about html but mine still shows up perfect on a smartphone when using app - not sure why!

    • Third_Gear on 28/05/2017 - 09:24

      Images will have to be ssl also. HTTPS vs http link otherwise they won't show up.

  • nocure on 27/05/2017 - 19:01
    +1

    Turbo lister :)

    • Third_Gear on 28/05/2017 - 09:25

      Turbolister is gone soon.

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