|
What does it take to get someone to make a bid on your auction? How can you be sure that people are looking at your auctions and when they do bid, how about ensuring that they follow through with their bid!
- Make sure you regularly update your auction pages. It will keep people coming back to check what you have for sale - Especially if you have a high rating!
- Keep it simple. Don't overload people with information, but do give them enough to make a purchasing decision.
- Set a low starting price - remember that you can always set a higher reserve price.
- Create your own identity - make an html template which you use for all your auctions, and tell people about yourself with a great 'About Me' page.
- Provide additional contact details - enable potential buyers to contact you directly.
- Tell people you are running an auction. Post messages in relevant message boards, clubs or usenet groups. Start your own club! Find out more by visiting:
- Set up a booth, and use it as your own personal auction site. Publish the URL and link to it from your website.
Probably the most important thing to remember is to cultivate the trust of your customers. Communicate promptly and professionally. Present your auctions professionally and participate in the Yahoo! Auctions community. Make it work for you.
If you have a tip to share - email us, and look out for message boards coming soon.
|
