Barely any views on my listings

[staciof4]

I talked to someone at ebay a couple of days ago asking why my listings aren't being viewed. This has been going on for a couple of years now.  In the past these same items have had many views.  I have read comments about it having to do with promotions, and that unless you promote your item it really won't be seen.  The customer service rep said that it has to do with too much punctuation in my titles.  I figured that was bogus, so I took out the punctuation in several of my titles just to see what would happen.  Surprise (not)...I am still getting zero views on the items I changed!  Do most of you think it relates to promotions?  

[ebeths_eclectic_collectibles]

Lots of responses here in regards to auctions. Auctions can be ok as a starting point. I would suggest starting an item as an auction. Give it a week or two and if it doesn’t sell switch to BIN. If no one bids at your starting price it is unlikely that it is going to get bid up after a few auction cycles of no bids.  Best case scenario someone will place a bid and eventually it will sell at the opening bid price. And, of course, if similar items aren’t getting bid up at auction or selling as BIN at the same price, the same will be true of your listings

[getsaround]

There are algorithms in the eBay search that are mysterious.  I also used to have a busy store but then something about my business was not as attractive to eBay so they no longer put my listings in searches.  You can copy the title of my listing and enter in the search box and it won't appear.  When I search eBay I use google search because it will turn up results that the Ebay search engine will not show up.  I do now know why their algorithm chooses to "blacklist" sellers or items, but it is a real thing.  Most of my listings did not change wording or pricing or anything.  I just fell off of the popular list.  Don't under-estimate how important it is to figure out the eBay algorithm.  They can show your listings or not.