SquidBids for eBay Sellers

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SquidBids is an awesome new tool from Squdioo for ebay sellers.SquidBids allows sellers to create custom lenses to promote their eBay auctions and stores. This is such an exciting new tool for eBay sellers. Check out what SquidBids can do for you!

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My eBay Story 

I am a former eBay Power Seller and store owner who has been doing eBay since 1999. I started out selling junk in my basement and ran a very successful store for a little over a year. My problem was that I was becoming too successful and too busy. As a SAHM the store got the best of me (try packing boxes at 2am) and I have since gotten out of eBay and am now a lensmaster. My However my experience as an eBay seller, store owner and trainer (I have taught my entire family eBay) has given me a ton of insight into the world of eBay.

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Why SquidBids Is So Awesome! 

I have learned that a good eBay store needs good exposure and marketing. Being "One in a Million" might be good if you're a super model but on eBay you'll just get lost in the crowd. So what's the answer? SquidBids. I truly believe that SquidBids is going to revolutionize eBay marketing.

SquidBids gives you the power to market your eBay auctions and store with a lens that you build. Simply by entering your eBay ID you can create a customizable lens in minutes. Add modules for photos, polls, links, and of course your eBay items to market your goods.

SquidBids Tips 

  • Enter your eBay ID exactly as it appears. SquidBids is case-sensitive.
  • Add photographs to your SquidBids lens. Show off what you have with a picture. Use the the Flickr or Text Modules for adding photos.
  • Create multiple SquidBids. Try to be specific in what you sell like Sock Monkey's, Lampwork Beads or Baby Clothes. Make a lens for each catagory. You can then create a regular Squidoo lens or group and feature all of your SquidBids in one place for even more exposure.
  • Give buyers a reason to buy from "you". Let them know that your items come from a smoke-free home, are shipped the next day or are packed with extra special care.
  • Show off your good feedback rating.
  • Let your customer's add testimonials using a Text List Plexo or have them rate you with a Poll.
  • Sell eBay How-To books and products that compliment your eBay auction using the Amazon Module. For example if your sell Wilton Cake Pans on eBay set up an Amazon Module to sell other Wilton products. If you sell baby clothes set up an Amazon Module for crib bedding.
  • Show off your goods with a YouTube Video Module. Just think how effect a marketing tool it would be to have a video of the car, motorcycle or house that you are selling on eBay?
  • Offer your eBay store customers weekly incentives like free shipping, holiday specials or clearance merchandise. You can update your SquidBids lenses daily so encourage people to bookmark you for future savings events. This is a really great way to create a following for your store. When I ran my bead store my repeat customers were the most loyal.
  • Always add a guestbook so that people can leave you comments.

Create Your Own SquidBids

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Guestbook 

fotos4web wrote...

What is the official position on ebay now that ebay has banned EPN users from using external blogs and other sites where they do not own the domains ?

ReplyPosted July 22, 2009

babytrend wrote...

Great Info. I will checkout Squidbids.

ReplyPosted July 11, 2009

MxRaceFan wrote...

Is this available for ebay motors?

ReplyPosted July 06, 2009

Laura45 wrote...

Thank you for this information

ReplyPosted May 14, 2009

maggie2much wrote...

I have been trying to sell for ebay, as an affiliate , i use the ebay banners & store, but i am still trying to learn how to use the tools, i have ebay partner network, the developer site, i need more exposure, there are a lot of ebay sellers & affiliates.
The same with amazon i have 2 web sites for promoting them.

ReplyPosted April 22, 2009

kiwisoutback wrote...

Squidbids is awesome. If you sell on ebay you should definitely be using it. I'm looking for new lenses for the ebay education headquarters. If you have time, this would make a great submission! (http://www.squidoo.com/groups/ebayeducation)

ReplyPosted April 13, 2009

kencat500 wrote...

Thanks for the great info on selling and bidding on eBay.

ReplyPosted February 25, 2009

ImperialDesigns wrote...

Great lens. So glad I found it! I have yours linked with mine.

ReplyPosted February 17, 2009

grayth wrote...

nice excellent lens and great information on squidbids. I too think that this will be a great tool for those looking to gain more exposure for their ebay stores. excellent job.

ReplyPosted January 16, 2009

eBid-Squid wrote...

Don't sell on eBay but will try it if it's cheaper than eBid.net

5Star

ReplyPosted November 24, 2008

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