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Description: If you’re not familiar with the marketplace, you just need a bit of foundational knowledge to start selling items to eBay’s 182 million active buyers. Check out more The Journey content at bit.ly/GDTheJourney. ✅ Read about it on our blog ➜ bit.ly/3vzX0ASGoDaddy Selling on eBay doesn’t need to be hard, but you do need to ensure you follow a few steps. ⏰TIMESTAMPS⏰ 00:00 – Introduction 00:24 – Set up an eBay account 00:51 – Choosing the right eBay user ID 01:34 – Setting up your payment method 01:52 – Creating an eBay listing 03:20 – Consider when your buyers are on eBay 03:58 – What should be your starting price? 04:27 – Setting up shipping options on eBay 04:47 - Managing your eBay auction after it’s listed 05:37 – Wrap up How to set up an account Visit ebay.com and create an account. If that wasn’t obvious. The page defaults to registration for a personal account, which is ideal if you plan to sell small amounts of items occasionally. However, if you plan to sell large quantities regularly, opt for a business account Next, you’ll be asked to choose a user ID. Your ID is your username and it’ll be displayed to every user who views your listings or interacts with you, so choose a professional user ID name that reflects your business. How to create a listing Now that you’ve created a seller account on eBay, it’s time to list your first item. You’ll have to select which type of selling you would like to use on eBay: auction or fixed price. Then you can decide how long your listing will last. Auction-style listings can last for one, three, five, seven, or ten days. Fixed-price listings are “Good ‘Til Canceled,” meaning they’ll stay up until the item is sold or you cancel the listing. Now you can move on to putting a price on your product The importance of pricing can’t be overstated on eBay. Setting a competitive rate not only impacts buyers’ willingness to pay, but it also affects how visible the item is in eBay’s search results. Once you’ve set your price, you’ll need to set up shipping options for your product. Aim to make your shipping policy as attractive as possible, whether that’s offering two-day shipping or free returns. Manage and optimize your listings As soon as your listing is live, you’ll receive an email informing you that it’s posted, but your role as the seller is far from over. You’ll still need to engage with buyers who have questions, possibly promote your listing, and complete the transaction if your item sells. While eBay will email you if a buyer asks a question, you can also keep an eye on your listing by viewing your active listings actively You can see how many people are watching your listing or have placed bids, and answer any buyer questions as soon as possible. It’s important to maintain a positive seller reputation. This increases your credibility as a seller, encourages buyers to shop with you, and even boosts your search ranking. Selling on eBay is constantly evolving, and this guide provides only foundational knowledge. Once you’re comfortable with the basics of selling on eBay, it’s time to experiment to learn how to make your listings more competitive and discover new ways to reach customers and help your business thrive. The Journey is what everyday entrepreneurs, like you, need to follow in the pursuit of online success. Our experienced GoDaddy Guides are here to take you through all the steps, both big and small, that you encounter every day. Want to learn about more ways to grow your business? Subscribe to GoDaddy on YouTube: bit.ly/GoDaddy-Subscribe GoDaddy links: godaddy.com youtube.com/godaddy instagram.com/godaddy facebook.com/godaddy twitter.com/godaddy #ebay #howto #selling #thejourney #godaddy