Category: eBay Design

Frooition Active Content Compliant eBay Design

Posted on August 12, 2016 (Updated August 16, 2016) by - eBay, eBay Design, Frooition, Seller Releases

eBay announced in the Spring 2016 Seller Release that they are stopping the use of Active Content in eBay Listings.  Active content includes JavaScript, Flash, Form Actions and plug-ins. This active content inhibits purchases on mobile devices and also poses potential security risks. From Spring 2017 eBay will limit the use of this content in new listings. By Fall 2017 eBay will block and remove new and existing listings. This means that sellers with active content will need to update their listings to become compliant with eBay’s new rules. As an eBay certified provider of design, we have been hard at work re developing our services to offer the same great functionality on an Active Content Compliant platform. As of… Read more »

Content is key: How to make your eBay listings work

Posted on July 29, 2016 by - eBay, eBay Design, Strategies

Gone are the days when eBay was just an online auction platform. Although its heritage is still clear, the site is now used to sell all kinds of products in all kinds of ways, and its flexibility has been embraced by everyone from amateur antiques dealers to big-name, high-street retailers. With a reported 25 million registered sellers providing stern competition, the quality of your listings is absolutely crucial. Chances are there will be other users offering similar or identical products, so you must make sure your adverts are effective. Fear not, though, we’re here to help. Below are a few top tips to help you on the road to selling success. Focus on the benefits It’s normal to find adverts… Read more »

Five reasons to outsource your eBay shop design

Posted on February 16, 2016 (Updated June 14, 2016) by - eBay Design

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eBay – who’d have thought the simple idea of an online auction would have grown into such a commercial success? Figures from January 2016 show that 162 million people use the site and that there are 25 million sellers listing 800 million items. It’s easy, quick and there are some great bargains to be had – 80 per cent of which are brand new. It’s come a long way from its launch in 1995 as ‘AuctionWeb’, making it easier than ever for businesses and individuals to sell their wares online. It offers an eBay shop function, whereby you can create a branded hub, if you like, as a store front for your items. While this is great, savvy sellers are… Read more »

Guest Blog: StoreFeeder – The most effective way of growing sales

Posted on January 21, 2014 (Updated April 29, 2016) by - E-commerce, eBay Design, Frooition, Retail

Guest Blog from Karl Ciz at StoreFeeder. I often get asked, what is the most effective way of growing sales?  There’s certainly no easy answer to that question, with a variety of key elements competing for seller’s time it can be difficult to focus on what really matters.  So let’s run through some of the key elements sellers should consider… Firstly it’s important to have the right product, something that’s attractive to market and that has enough margin to warrant the effort. Secondly you have to consider the long term market, are your items long-lived or repeatable sales items?  This will be helpful in working out when to look for new ranges to add to your portfolio of products. Thirdly,… Read more »

eBay Give Sellers Free Pictures

Posted on August 6, 2013 by - eBay, eBay Design

In the eBay UK Spring 2013 Seller Release eBay announced that from the 1st August 2013 they would be offering all eBay UK sellers up to 12 product photos for any category instead of 1 free gallery picture. From today sellers can enjoy more photos of their products when listing items. The inclusion of more photographs provides a much better description of your products and allows buyers to make a more informed buying decision. This will make seller’s lives easier by cutting down on returns, questions and disputes as well as improving buyer confidence in the products – ultimately leading to improved sales. Sellers can now enjoy clearer listings and have more product confidence to purchase. Remember: A picture is… Read more »

Signature eBay Design – The New Solution! (eBay Radio)

Posted on October 9, 2012 by - E-commerce, eBay Design, Frooition, Other

Signature eBay Design – The New Solution! Signature eBay design is our fantastic new design solution which empowers sellers to change and update their own eBay store design without having to be a technical wiz! Ashley, (Frooition’s Sales Director) discusses the importance of great design and what Frooition Signature Design is all about! Ashley, discusses: What is Signature eBay design? Where you can find Signature design? What makes Signature design different from other design services? Why you need to consider Signature design? Who is Signature for? When should you re-brand your store? Listen for FREE: “Signature eBay Design – The New Solution” Lke this? Like us on Facebook Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on… Read more »

Frooition eBay Design Winner – PeSA 2012

Posted on June 21, 2012 by - E-commerce, eBay, eBay Design, Frooition, Other, Retail, Strategies

Huge congratulations to Jeremy from www.WatchandGrow.com.au, the winner of our FREE advanced eBay Design competition draw. The competition was very popular with over 100 different entries at our recent PeSA 2012 exhibition, with the eventual winner being drawn on Friday 1st of June. “I am so happy about winning this store. Words actually cannot explain. All I have wanted is to re-platform my current eBay store and listings. This prize is amazing!” – Jeremy Jeremy can look to enjoy all the benefits of a Frooition World Leading Design including: 100% custom design Increased visitor buyer confidence Increased average order values Intuitive navigation with easy product find On average, a massive sales increase of up to 30%! And so much more…… Read more »

People don’t just stop spending, they spend smarter!

Posted on May 1, 2012 (Updated May 12, 2016) by - Bulk Revision, E-commerce, eBay, eBay Design, Frooition, Other, Retail, Strategies

People don’t just stop spending, they spend smarter! With last week’s recession news from the Government, we decided to take a look into the recent performance of online ecommerce, and contrary to the main UK economy, online ecommerce has grown massively year on year! According to IMRG UK online shoppers spent £5.8bn in March 2012 which is up 14% compared to the same period last year! There are many possible reasons why online ecommerce is bucking the recession trend and equally as many as to why you should be putting extra effort into your online ecommerce. Why online ecommerce might be bucking the recession trend:. Online perception that prices are cheaper Clients can price compare easily and quickly online Tip:… Read more »

MyMix eBay’s New Fashion Campaign

Posted on April 24, 2012 by - E-commerce, eBay, eBay Design, Frooition, Retail, Strategies

MyMix is eBay’s new fashion campaign which celebrates women’s individual ‘mix and match’ approach to style. Launching today, their new spring/summer campaign features fourteen major retailers and fashion brands which include Moda in Pelle, L.K. Bennett, Dune, House of Fraser, as well as French Connection who only just recently joined eBay’s fashion outlet in December last year. Interesting to note, most of the 14 top eBay fashion brand stores were designed and installed by Frooition the world’s largest eBay designer. These top brands are enjoying the many benefits of our designs including: 100% custom design Increased buyer confidence Intuitive navigation with easy product find On average, a massive sales increase of up to 30%! And much more… www.frooition.com The MyMix… Read more »

eBay Seller Release 12.1 :: New Buyer and Seller Protections (Early April) – eBay.com (USA)

Posted on March 9, 2012 (Updated June 22, 2016) by - E-commerce, eBay, eBay Design, Frooition, Other, Strategies, Uncategorized

In efforts to make eBay a safer and more comfortable buying environment eBay are introducing new buyer and seller protections. (Please note, always refer to your relevant eBay website for the latest accurate information) Key Highlights: Negative or neutral feedback raised against international sellers where goods are caught up in customs or additional customs fees are incurred will qualify for feedback removal In order to make a claim against a seller, buyers must first contact the seller on email before raising the claim in the resolution centre Feedback left by a buyer with an unpaid item recorded for the transaction will automatically be removed where you have specified eBay checkout and eBay approved electronic payment methods Sellers will automatically qualify… Read more »