posted on July 1, 2001 12:13:01 PM new
Does anyone know where one can get html code tmplates for auctions descriptions,,, I'd like to copy what i need to a file to use for my auctions???
posted on July 1, 2001 12:34:43 PM new
Not sure what exactly you are looking for here but here's where you can learn some basic HTML to help make your fonts/colors in your descriptions a bit more professional.
posted on July 1, 2001 12:43:02 PM new
It has been my experience over the past 3+ years to forget the templates, forget the pazazz, no whistles and bells, keep it simple and quick to download, etc, and you will be many $$$'s ahead...Use 1 or 2 pictures, compressed as far as is reasonable and keep the size of the pics about 200x200..
Good luck...
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posted on July 1, 2001 01:14:41 PM new
One way is to find a seller's eBay page that you like. Then from Internet Explorer choose Source from the View pulldown menu. The HTML for the entire page will be shown in a text editor. All you have to do next is swipe the code that you want to copy for your auctions! You can do a search on the word "Description" in the HTML file and right after that will begin the sellers code. Copy and paste the block of code you want into a blank HTML file, change the text, font, colors and image sources and you should be good to go.
The ones with colored tables and colored text that really highlight the pictures are more visually appealing than blah text. JMHO Who knows if it improves sell-through, but it sure as heck is nicer to look at!!
posted on July 2, 2001 06:13:55 AM new
Just be sure to stick to very basic HTML. If you use Word and save your auction as a web page, or use FrontPage for your templates, you'll have mega problems trying to submit your auctions without using Mr. Lister.
I still use FrontPage, but instead of letting the program generate its own HTML, I use basic HTML on the HTML tab so it still does the trick. And since I've done that, I can easily relist when necessary, and I have no further problems trying to launch my auctions either directly or using 3rd party software.
posted on July 2, 2001 06:41:30 AM new
Be careful just "lifting" another ebay seller's page you like.
Some are using canned software (like AW & SAB) and the tables used in there are based on user input which you won't have. It can take more time trying to "fix" these tables to look right than it's worth.
Some basic HTML to give you nice fonts & even some color can make your auction look nice & professional. You might wish to consider generally avoid backgrounds..they can slow the loading. Likewise for bunches of cutesty gifs & jpgs.
A good picture, well written description & well defined TOS will do as much for your auction as fancy templates & dancing bears.
posted on July 2, 2001 10:09:30 AM new
dman3
"Check out this site it is a dite of some in the open source movement they have a ad maker and a gallery maker.
its pretty basic but does offer templets for you ads.
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Where???? All's I could find was another auction site!
posted on July 3, 2001 07:18:04 AM new
[quote]It has been my experience over the past 3+ years to forget the templates, forget the pazazz, no whistles and bells, keep it simple and quick to download, etc, and you will be many $$$'s ahead...[/quote]
This hasn't been my experience. I've found that using a nice layout enhances my listings and I get more bids.
I currently have a bood, on auction at eBay. My listing is using an AW template and no picture. My book is selling for more than other exact titles - it's a paperback, and is selling for more than the hardbacks even. I even have higher shipping (Priority compared to Media Mail for most other sellers).
I don't know why my book is selling for more - might be the nice layout... might be the fact that I take a bunch of payment options (Paypal, checks, BillPoint, among others) - maybe it's because I'm shipping via Priority...
I've noticed that sellers using templates and nicer layouts tend to include more information that is easier to read (a big block of text that includes everything is a lot harder to read than a bulleted itemized listing of terms of sales) - so that may be a big factor in getting higher bids - but I've definantly noticed those sellers using "spiffy" ads get higher bids.
posted on July 3, 2001 08:34:58 AM new
I agree 100% with dthmj! As a bidder, I am more likely to bid where the seller has taken the trouble to make a nice, attractive, professional auction listing. I do like some color!
This does not mean a lot of "bells and whistles" that slow things down - just an attractive, well-organized ad.
You can do a search on the word "Description" in the HTML file and right after that will begin the sellers code. Copy and paste the block of code you want into a blank HTML file, change the text, font, colors and image sources and you should be good to go.
