Last week I focused on choosing the best main category for your items. Today I’d like to take a look at subcategory selection and how you can strategically and appropriately place your items in different places for maximum exposure in drill down search results. Instead of searching by keywords, in a drill down search the shopper selects a category and subsequent subcategories to narrow the (more…)
Each item listed on Zibbet must be placed in one of four main categories and a first level subcategory. With few exceptions, two additional nested subcategories can be selected. Zibbet’s four main categories are Handmade, Fine Art, Vintage and Supplies. The Handmade and Fine Arts categories are for items made by the seller, and include a wide variety of items. The Vintage category is for items that (more…)
We often receive this question in Support from new sellers, especially from those who are selling online for the first time. Here’s how to list an item:
As a shopper, I like to see a manageable variety of items to choose from when I shop. As a seller, I have to remember this when I list. I hear sellers lamenting that they don’t see much traffic in their shops or that they aren’t making any sales. When I look at their shops, I often find that there aren’t many items to choose from. Although listing more won’t guarantee sales, it will increase your chances (more…)
As 2011 comes to an end, I thought it would be helpful to review the major topics that were addressed this year in our Success on Zibbet column. Regardless of how experienced we are with shop keeping here on Zibbet, a good review can be just what we need to remind us of those things on our Zibbet shop “to do” lists. Whether you’re brand new to Zibbet or a seasoned veteran, now is a great time to catch up on your SOZ reading and (more…)
