12-23-2023 06:12 PM
OK...I'm pretty sure this is a simple answer but darn if I can find it.
How are sellers putting those scrolling photos in their adds? They are literally putting sometimes hundreds of photos in the lineup! I've looked at a few and I can't find a "branding" at the end of the photo listing saying what program was used so that makes me wonder if it is something ebay offers to those in the know or are super special.
Is it Auctiva? Is it a higher rated store than just the Basic level that I have. Do you have to know the secret handshake with the CEO? I have nor know none of the above.
I have some stuff coming up that could use a few hits past that 24 photo limit.
Thanks bunches for the help.
Mike
Firesteel Surplus
12-23-2023 06:15 PM
@firesteel_surplus could you provide a screenshot of what you are talking about?
12-23-2023 06:19 PM
@firesteel_surplus Variation Listings can have a LOT of photos, but I'm not sure if that's what you are talking about?
How to add variations on eBay listings
Most categories are set up for eBay listing variations. You can create and manage your variations through the advanced listing tool or Seller Hub. Each tool will walk you through the process.
When listing, do the following:
Describe the features of the item that are standard across all of the items
Specify your variations and the options for each variation
Each listing can have 5 variation details and up to 50 values for each of those details
For example, if you’re selling shoes, your 5 variation types could be color, size, width, material, and style. Each of those details can have up to 50 values: 50 different colors, 50 different sizes, and so forth
You can have up to 250 variations in a single listing for no additional fee
Review the variations to make sure your inventory matches exactly with the quantity selected for each variation; you can delete variations for which you are missing inventory
Add pictures (up to 24 for each variation)
Add quantities and price, which can be different for each variation of your item
Please note that if you’re selling in Parts & Accessories, your compatibility information must apply to all your variations.
12-23-2023 06:28 PM
Stay away from Auctiva as they will clutter your site, those scrolling ads mean nothing and are annoying to look at or remove from listings. When I search for a toothbrush, I am not going to buy a TV that just scrolled by. Targeted ads may work but no scrolling with useless products as far as I am concerned.
12-23-2023 06:35 PM
Look at this ad:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/315040010074?hash=item4959d90f5a:g:7R0AAOSwqwNlgGAx
They have 12 photos to the left but have 28 photos in the scrolling box in the description.
Mike
12-23-2023 06:39 PM
NEVERMIND!!!!
I see the SixBit logo at the bottom now...
Ugh
Mike
Firesteel Surplus
12-23-2023 06:50 PM
@firesteel_surplus wrote:Look at this ad:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/315040010074?hash=item4959d90f5a:g:7R0AAOSwqwNlgGAx
They have 12 photos to the left but have 28 photos in the scrolling box in the description.
Mike
They just added the photos to the description.
No special tool needed to do it.
12-23-2023 06:50 PM
@ten_o_nine wrote:Stay away from Auctiva as they will clutter your site, those scrolling ads mean nothing and are annoying to look at or remove from listings. When I search for a toothbrush, I am not going to buy a TV that just scrolled by. Targeted ads may work but no scrolling with useless products as far as I am concerned.
I tend to agree with you. I get tired aimlessly scrolling through hundreds and hundreds of photos. I have some stamp collections that I am putting up for sale...quite a few actually....and I could use a bit more than 24 photos. I wouldn't go overboard and post 100, but 36 or 48 would help in a few cases. And from our texts...I hope we are talking about the same thing. I just want a few more pics to post. That is all I want.
Wish ebay would give us an option to purchase photo packages.
I've been gone all summer and fall from selling so if ebay HAS offered photo packages in my absence...I am ignorant of the change at the moment.
Mike
Firesteel Surplus
12-23-2023 06:50 PM
@firesteel_surplus wrote:NEVERMIND!!!!
I see the SixBit logo at the bottom now...
Ugh
Mike
Firesteel Surplus
That is not an Auctiva scrolling gallery and the SixBit tag doesn't mean anything. Those images are simply inserted into the description area using HTML, they link to the sellers web space where they are hosted.
I used to do the same thing way back in the days when it cost extra to post images via eBay. kept doing it for a while longer until eBay started to require https (instead of http) if you wanted to post in that fashion.
12-23-2023 07:08 PM
@firesteel_surplus Ah, I see....you aren't talking abut more than 24 photos in the photo gallery, you are talking about the extra photos in the description box. As others have said, anyone can do that with a little html. (I'm not sure how well it will show up on the phone app). But, it is not tied to SixBit or some special seller status....it's just that the seller knows how to do it the old way....I used to do it that way too.
12-23-2023 07:28 PM
@my-cottage-books-and-antiques wrote:@firesteel_surplus Ah, I see....you aren't talking abut more than 24 photos in the photo gallery, you are talking about the extra photos in the description box. As others have said, anyone can do that with a little html. (I'm not sure how well it will show up on the phone app). But, it is not tied to SixBit or some special seller status....it's just that the seller knows how to do it the old way....I used to do it that way too.
Really? It's just some HTML? I might be able to figure that out.
What do I do about pointing to my photos? I have a place where I can host them. Can I just point to the host or is ebay going to block them under some ridiculous rule?
I'm starting to get hopeful here....
Mike
12-23-2023 07:32 PM
@kensgiftshop wrote:
@firesteel_surplus wrote:Look at this ad:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/315040010074?hash=item4959d90f5a:g:7R0AAOSwqwNlgGAx
They have 12 photos to the left but have 28 photos in the scrolling box in the description.
Mike
They just added the photos to the description.
No special tool needed to do it.
But how? That is the part that is stumping me. I'm getting a lead on HTML. I think I can probably figure out that part or at least ask Dr. Google and maybe find a code example. I have a webhosting service so I can host my own pics. I'm just a wee bit concerned that the ebay machine is going to blacklist my pics once I post them. Just because everyone else is doing it....
Mike
12-24-2023 06:04 PM
I think I'm going to give this a go tomorrow on my new sales that I post. I might not post 40 photos. I'll probably start off with six or so just to see what happens....see if the ebay police comes knocking at my door. Maybe get at least 4-6 sales up and go from there. I was able to find some example code.
I'll post a link to what I come up with.
Mike
Firesteel Surplus
12-24-2023 07:01 PM
<p><img border="0" src="Secure Host" width="125" height="125"></p>
<p><img border="0" src="Secure Host" width="125" height="125"></p>
<p><img border="0" src="Secure Host" width="125" height="125"></p>
Change Secure Host to the URL of the images you want to use and change the size of the images.
12-25-2023 06:17 PM
I ran into a bit of a snag. I'm not sure how big of a security issue it is. I contacted the webhosting company to see if they could give me any guidance.
Here's the rundown: I know how to get the photo into the description...or at least I'm pretty sure I can do it successfully now. But, if I submit my photos and then right click on the ebay description and do a little snooping around in the code...I can find the link back to my webhosting company for my photos.
If I take off the photo name (1.JPG) at the end of the file system ..let's say https;\\www,ourphotosarehere,com\images\1.JPG (Note: I turned all the slashes backwards and subbed commas for periods to get the link in. I think it will get scrubbed out otherwise) and then click on the rest of the file name, my file directory pops up with whatever other files are in that directory.
But...
If I browse around and find another seller's (or two...or three...)...and do the same thing...a FORBIDDEN 404 pops up.
I'd rather have that pop up than everyone and their dog or cat or goldfish seeing my directory structure.
Did I make that clear as mud?
Mike
Firesteel Surplus