FAQs
You're a new seller, no selling feedback and some buyers are a little leery of new sellers. If there are no views, just means no one has looked at the listing yet. Just because it's being promoted, it doesn't mean all buyers will see the listings.
Why am I getting 0 views on my eBay listing? ›
If your eBay listings are getting no views, one of the primary reasons might be SEO compliance. As an e-commerce seller, you might be familiar with Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Unless you post your listing with eBay's SEO in mind, it will be very difficult to have your listing on top of the search results.
Why am I getting little views on eBay? ›
If it is not being viewed there are three reasons. (1) No one wants it, (2) Your in a category that has 10,000 or more listings and no one wants to search that far to see yours, or (3) Your prices are higher than other sellers.
How can you have 0 views but 1 watcher in eBay? ›
You can add a "Watch this item" link to show up right on the page of Search results, so you can add an item to your Watch list without opening the listing itself.
How do I increase my listing views? ›
- Optimize Your eBay Listings for Keywords.
- Write a Good Title and Description.
- Select Fitting Categories.
- Optimize for Mobile Devices.
- Fill in Item Specifics.
- Take Beautiful Product Images.
- Price Your Products With Precision.
- Maintain Good Seller Rating and Reputation.
How to get more views on eBay listings? ›
How to Get More Views on eBay with 5 Tips
- Optimize eBay Listing Titles. The first thing that eBay users see about your product is the title. ...
- Upload As Many High Quality Images as Possible. ...
- Offer Free Shipping. ...
- Offer Promotions on Your eBay Store. ...
- Upload Products to the Correct Category.
How to SEO an eBay listing? ›
Write clearly: use meaningful, related sentences to make your listing easy to read. Don't just list keywords separated by commas — integrate them naturally into your text. Don't add too many keywords — spamming can lead to filtering from search engines.
What is bot traffic on eBay? ›
Bot traffic is non-human traffic to websites and apps generated by automated software programs, or "bots," rather than by human users. Bot traffic isn't valuable traffic, but it's common to see it. Search engine crawlers (also referred to as “spiders”) may visit your site on a regular basis, for example.
How often does eBay update views? ›
Ebay now sets views and watchers every 30 days.
How many views is good on eBay? ›
Full Member. 4-5 views for a run of the mill item. For the niche I would say 15-30. Although I do not think that views is a very good determinate for an item selling.
"Watchers" are potential buyers who have no intention of paying. They aim to sabotage your ability to sell your item at a time when other sellers might be offering the same item. When these folks buy your item but do not pay -- for 72 hours for example -- that is 72 hours where your listing is no longer competitive.
Can eBay sellers see watchers? ›
Sellers cannot identify who is viewing their items, but eBay gives sellers the opportunity to send offers without knowing who the offer is going to. If the buyer takes advantage of the offer, then the seller finds out identifying information.
What is the difference between views and watchers on eBay? ›
A view is when someone opens you listing. A watcher is when someone who has flagged your item to be added to his Watch List. The view count contains only views within the last 30 days. An item can be watched indefinitely.
How to beat eBay algorithm? ›
Here are some more recommendations for improving your Best Match ranking:
- Create complete and accurate listings.
- Select the right selling format.
- List in the right category.
- Provide all your selling terms.
- Keep a positive selling history.
How to sell 100 items a day on eBay? ›
How do I make daily sales on eBay
- Each day, add additional items to the list.
- Try a campaign for eBay promoted listings.
- Use keywords to drive traffic.
- Fast and free shipping is always available.
- Get rid of bad ratings.
- Become a Top Rated Seller on eBay.
Does an eBay store get you more views? ›
In my opinion, there is no benefit to a seller who has only 32 items listed to have an Ebay store. It is unlikely to justify efforts on your part to drive traffic from elsewhere in the Internet. Your free listings are more than adequate without a store. Spend the money you would spend on a store for more inventory.
Does eBay suppress views? ›
Thus, yes, if you are not getting many views, no matter what you are doing, ebay is throttling (cap) your view count at a certain number a day, a month. However, sellers you may want to do this to get views? Open a bing ad account, and place your own ads on the second biggest serach engine in the world.
Why is my selling limit 0 on eBay? ›
If your limit is currently zero, that is an indication that your account is not currently set up to sell anything, and you should probably contact eBay directly to see what information is missing from your account. Have you signed up for Managed Payments and linked a checking account?