10 Benefits Of Opening An eBay Store
Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced eBay
Power Seller, having an eBay Store is a wonderful way to reach
potential customers you may not get through eBay auctions.
Here are some benefits having an eBay Store can provide your
business:
1. More Profits - According to eBay, sellers with eBay Stores
see an average of 25% increase in their total sales within three
months of opening store. You will also save on listing fees
since store fees are significantly lower than auction fees on
eBay. EBay also offers storeowners promotional offers and free
subscriptions to some of its services.
2. Regular Customers - People who buy from your eBay Store are
more likely to turn into regular customers if you provide
excellent customer service after the sale.
3. Professionalism and Credibility - A professional looking eBay
Store makes you look more professional as an on-line seller. An
image of professionalism adds to your credibility in customer's
minds. As an added benefit, an eBay Store gives you access to
eBay's Business Resource Center, where you can download
templates for professional looking business cards and much more.
4. Save Time - eBay Store special features, such as longer
listing periods and automatic re-listing, will save you time.
5. You Have Your Own Website - When you open an eBay Store you
have a unique URL you can promote both on and off eBay. Your
eBay Store will be picked up by search engines just like other
websites are.
6. You Can Personalize Your eBay Store - With eBay store
customization features you can control the look and feel of your
store. You can create up to 20 categories to fit your individual
inventory. Buyers will see what you want them to see, how you
want them to see it.
7. Your eBay Store Has It's Own Search Engine - Include your own
Search box in your store and buyers will be able to find exactly
what they are looking for when they are in the buying mood.
8. Special Promotional Tools - With an eBay Store you can cross
promote other items you choose to buyers and you can choose what
items to cross promote. You also get access to eBay Stores Email
Marketing Tool - a great way to keep in touch with your
customers. Additionally, if your store qualifies, you receive
free monthly eBay Keyword listings.
9. Free Monthly Reporting - All storeowners receive free monthly
sales reports that recap your sales activity by category. You
get information such as monthly gross sales, conversion rates,
number of buyers, etc. Plus, if you have a Featured or Anchor
Store, you receive overall eBay marketplace data to benchmark
your sales against other eBay sellers. With Accounting
Assistant, you can export date from your eBay and PayPal
accounts directly into QuickBooks.
10. The First 30 Days Are Free - eBay offers a free 30-day trial.