Before you buy an Ebay Or Neoloch auction template  

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What to know before you buy an ebay or Neoloch auction template

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Auction Templates, what you should know before you buy. 

So you want to buy an auction template.

So you want to buy an auction template.

Know what to look for before you buy one.
It could save you from heartbreak down the road.

1. Does the auction template have cute little disney, warner bros, or designer logo on it?

Don't buy it.
These designs are sooooh cute, but not licensed for use in auction templates. Most people don't know this. But any of the above companies could have your listing ended for using their copyrighted image.

2. Does the background color change any portion of ebays page?
For instance the auction template has a pretty sparkly background, that goes all the way to the top of the page, around Ebays header.

Don't buy it.
This is considered site interference by Ebay policy, as it interferes with their portions of the page. And again your listings could be ended because of it.

 

3. Are the links and title a different color than normal in Ebays portions of the page?

Don't buy it.
Again this is considered site interference by Ebay policy, as it interferes with their portions of the page. And again your listings could be ended because of it.

4. Does it have pretty colored scrollbars?
You know they are normally grey, or such, but they are for instance, now a pretty bright blue that matches the auction template.

Don't buy it.
Yep, you got it, it's site interference by Ebay policy, as it interferes with their portions of the page. And again your listings could be ended because of it.

5. Does it have mouse trailers?
You know they follow your mouse around the site, you know butterflies, flowers, etc.

Don't buy it.
Yep, you got it, it's site interference by Ebay policy, as it interferes with their portions of the page. And again your listings could be ended because of it.

6. Does it have falling hearts, leaves, snowflakes, etc. in any area other than the actual template area?
Most of them fall from the top of the entire open window.

Don't buy it.
Yep, you got it, it's site interference by Ebay policy, as it interferes with their portions of the page. And again your listings could be ended because of it.

7. Does it have any items graphic or otherwise in any portion of ebays area that doesn't belong to Ebay?
I have seen a few with little doggies, or kitties running across the area where the title is.

Don't buy it.
Yep, you got it, it's site interference by Ebay policy, as it interferes with their portions of the page. And again your listings could be ended because of it.

(A note about item numbers 5 & 7. It is possible to use these items inside your listing area of the template. I do it on several of my templates. But, and heres the BUT, the designer must know how to keep the element inside the template area. It must not carry over into Ebays parts of the page.
I have templates that have happy little fairy's sitting on top of my templates, but again they are all restrained to what area is legally mine to use)

These seven things are very important in your purchase. Yes they look great, yes they make the page more appealing, but not what you need to buy and still follow Ebay policy.

 

A few other points to consider before you purchase an auction template.

Music, sounds good, but is a nightmare to those Ebayers on dialup.
Many will not wait for the page to load, so you may have lost a sale.

Page load time, if you are on dialup, you will already know about this one. But if you are a high speed user, you may have no idea that the template that just took you 15 seconds to load may take 60 seconds or more for a user on dialup.
I suggest you look at the template from a dialup connection also.

Is everything on the page flashing and moving?
Not a good idea.
One or two small animations is ok, but have you seen those that everything flashes something different.
Talk about page overload. And again a problem for dialup users.

Many people are not aware that about half the USA's users are still on dialup.
Do you want to alienate half the users? No you don't!

So in closing regardless of what designer you choose to purchase a template from, choose wisely.

Don't be afraid to ask questions.

A few designers even offer a few freebie templates to try out on your own.
I do, they are here.

So shop to your hearts desire but please do keep these guidelines in mind as you shop.

Reader Feedback 

Simply Soft Elegance

Great advice,
I have purchased from you on www.neoloch.com and I love your work.

Posted May 30, 2008

EvieJewelry

Great 5 *'s Check out my lens please

Posted November 10, 2007

EnchantedPathways

Great information! Stunning, Unique Template Designs..
I use many of your template designs on ebay. =)

Posted September 14, 2007

ebayriches

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Posted September 13, 2007

ShawnsBidness

VIP info here. 5*

Posted September 10, 2007

C. Campbell

Hello, I am a repeat buyer. The templates are easy to use. If you like unique one-of-a-kind templates that you won't see everywhere, this is the place to buy from. Friendly customer service and there to help you if you are stuck. Visit her store now at Ebay!

Posted September 10, 2007

joanv334

Great lens with interesting reading. Going to check out your store! Best of luck!

Posted August 23, 2007

rejoicemusic

VERY good information! Thanks so much! (I recognize you from the Stores board) Patrice

Posted August 13, 2007

AdriennePetersen

Great info! Especially about all the stuff that will change eBay's pages, usually that stuff is downright annoying to the page visitor also!

Posted August 10, 2007

stampslore

5 stars! saw you on ebay store board. Nice lens!

Posted August 10, 2007

awelldressedbullet

Excellent Tips and great information! - Kathy

Posted August 10, 2007

fleur_de_lis_rising

Welcome to the Forum! I love your designs -- I'm using one on my eBay listings! ;o)

Posted August 10, 2007

DeanBakerWholesale

Saw you on the stores board. Great 5 star lens!

Posted August 07, 2007

elaines

Great lens - very informative. You get 5 stars!!

Posted August 06, 2007

rksmythe

Good to see you on Squidoo! Since you are a graphice person why not take a shot at the new eBay Squidoo Logo.

Posted August 02, 2007

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