How to Make Money on eBay with Effective eBay Titles

Many eBay buyers search by title to find items to buy. Therefore, the more effective your titles are, the more views your eBay auctions will get. More effective eBay titles will allow you to make more money on eBay. Make sure you capture your share of those buyers by creating an effective eBay title.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. THINK INFORMATION
   
   You have a limited number of characters to work with so don't include anything that is not important to the listing.

2. THINK LIKE A BUYER
   
   If you were searching for your item, what words would you enter in the search box? Make sure to include those.

3. INCLUDE NWT
   
   If the item is new and still has tags, include the popular eBay acronym 'NWT' to indicate 'New With Tags'. If it's new, but without tags, include the word 'New' in your title.

4. INCLUDE NIP
   
   If the item is new and still in original packaging, include the popular eBay acronym 'NIP' to indicate 'New In Packaging'.

5. INCLUDE BRAND NAMES
   
   If your item has a brand name or is made by a designer, include that information in the title. Buyers will search for this information.

6. INCLUDE SIZES
   
   If your item has a size at all - clothing, bedding, etc. - be sure to include it in the title. Many eBay buyers will search for specific sizes.

7. INCLUDE MISSPELLINGS
   
   Is the name of your item or the brand name commonly misspelled? If so, include both the correct name and the misspelling in the title. Again, buyers will search using the misspelling.

8. AVOID CUTESY TITLES
   
   Don't waste the limited space you have using cutesy names or descriptions. If a buyer wouldn't search for it, don't include it.

Tips & Warnings

• Go through other listings for items similar to those you're selling. See which titles catch your eye and incorporate those words into your titles.

Resources

• eBay 101: Selling on eBay For Part-time or Full-time Income, Beginner to PowerSeller in 90 Days
• How and Where to Locate the Merchandise to Sell on eBay: Insider Information You Need to Know from the Experts Who Do It Every Day

[Cherst1031]

on 11/29/2008 Thanks, I am just learning the strategies of eBay and this article was very helpful!