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December 22, 2005 by Dane Carlson | 1 Comment

Auction Bytes:

Many people who surf eBay may have problems with their eyesight. Wouldn’t they instead appreciate an audio description of your item, instead of struggling to read your auction text? So with a few of my auctions last week, I inserted a link to a short MP3 file which was a recording of me reading the auction description. I also described the picture, the condition of the item and my preferred payment methods. All the customer had to do was click on the MP3 link and listen to my voice using their default audio player.

As well as catering to visually-impaired customers, you are also adding a human voice to your auctions, which could make buyers more inclined to trust you more.

In each future recording, I am planning to add my own jingle and catchy tune as well as promote my other auctions. Consider it your own personal eBay radio station (move over Griff!). Why not start podcasting your own eBay broadcasts and publicize them on your eBay “About Me” page?

In Ebay & Online Auctions, Ideas, Podcasts | 1 Comment