eBay regularly updates its Item Specifics to improve the shopping experience and enhance search functionality. Keeping up with eBay’s latest updates ensures your listings remain compliant and visible.

Yes, Item Specifics vary based on the category. For example, in fashion, attributes like size, material and color are crucial, whereas in electronics, fields like brand, model and storage capacity are more relevant.

eBay provides guidance within the listing form, showing which Item Specifics are required, recommended or optional. You can also use Boost Analytics to quickly identify missing Item Specifics and fix non-compliant listings in bulk.

If an Item Specific is marked as mandatory by eBay, you won’t be able to revise an existing listing or create a new one without filling in the required details. Missing mandatory fields can also cause your listings to lose visibility in search results.

Item Specifics help buyers find your products easily by allowing them to filter search results based on attributes like size, brand and color. Listings with complete and accurate Item Specifics perform better in search rankings and attract more potential buyers.