FAQs
You can add a "Watch this item" link to show up right on the page of Search results, so you can add an item to your Watch list without opening the listing itself.
Why do my eBay items have 0 views? ›
If your eBay listings are getting no views, one of the primary reasons might be SEO compliance. As an e-commerce seller, you might be familiar with Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Unless you post your listing with eBay's SEO in mind, it will be very difficult to have your listing on top of the search results.
How can there be more watchers than views on eBay? ›
A listing can have more Watchers than page views. This is because buyers can add your listing to their Watch list directly from the eBay search results page, without viewing it.
Why are people watching but not bidding? ›
They are interested, but it's too expensive, or they want to see how an auction plays out before committing. They are somewhat interested but haven't made up their mind if they want to buy yet, or they are comparing similar items.
What is the difference between watchers and views on eBay? ›
A view is when someone opens you listing. A watcher is when someone who has flagged your item to be added to his Watch List. The view count contains only views within the last 30 days. An item can be watched indefinitely.
Why do some eBay listings show watchers? ›
"Watchers" are potential buyers who have no intention of paying. They aim to sabotage your ability to sell your item at a time when other sellers might be offering the same item. When these folks buy your item but do not pay -- for 72 hours for example -- that is 72 hours where your listing is no longer competitive.
How to get your eBay listing seen? ›
In a few words, here's a quick recap on how to boost your eBay listings:
- Optimize for keywords.
- Write a good title and description.
- Select the right categories.
- Make your listings mobile-friendly.
- Fill in item specifics.
- Take beautiful product photos.
- Price your products right.
- Maintain good seller rating and reputation.
Thus, yes, if you are not getting many views, no matter what you are doing, ebay is throttling (cap) your view count at a certain number a day, a month. However, sellers you may want to do this to get views? Open a bing ad account, and place your own ads on the second biggest serach engine in the world.
What is bot traffic on eBay? ›
Bot traffic is non-human traffic to websites and apps generated by automated software programs, or "bots," rather than by human users. Bot traffic isn't valuable traffic, but it's common to see it. Search engine crawlers (also referred to as “spiders”) may visit your site on a regular basis, for example.
Is it good to have lots of watchers on eBay? ›
While it can be encouraging to see the number of people watching your listing tick upward, it's not a reliable indicator that you're going to make a sale. The eBay Watchlist lets shoppers bookmark listings to follow changes, monitor auctions and bring together all the products they are interested in for easy viewing.
Sellers cannot identify who is viewing their items, but eBay gives sellers the opportunity to send offers without knowing who the offer is going to.
Do eBay buyers see number of watchers? ›
Quick answer NO. As far as watchers on eBay are concerned very few have any intention of buying or bidding, so basing anything on number of watchers would be pretty meaningless.
What is phantom bidding? ›
Phantom bidding: Phantom bidding is employed in auctions as a way of compelling legitimate bidders to bid higher than they normally would. Buyback: Buyback is a fraudulent practice used in no-reserve auctions where the seller of an item buys the auction item to prevent it from selling at too low a price.
Can the seller see my highest bid? ›
The seller can see no more about the amounts of the bids than anyone else can (s/he can see your actual user ID but not your hidden maximum; everyone can see your maximum bid if it is outbid or it is less than a full bid increment over the underbidder's maximum bid).
What is illegal bidding? ›
In simple terms, bid rigging is fraud which involves bidding. It is an agreement among competitors as to who will be the winning bidder. Bid rigging occurs when a purchaser solicits bids to purchase goods or services. The bidders agree in advance who will submit the winning bid.
Are watchers on eBay a good thing? ›
I know this because the item will suddenly be watched by 1-2 people that send offers or questions, then a 2nd or 3rd will swoop in and buy. However, watchers can be good as they put a fire under the feet of some buyers, and force them to make the decision to buy.
What does it mean when you have 1 watcher on eBay? ›
Watchers watch for many reasons, some not necessarily related to buying that item at all. Some watchers may be sellers keeping track of competition, or considering selling the same item and wanting more information about the market.
Do eBay stores get more exposure? ›
No, it doesn't. It should be a decision made because of the difference in listing costs and the conveniences you get, such as being able to put your store on vacation. Remember you pay a monthly fee for the store, but you get a certain amount of free listings in return. But no, it doesn't increase your exposure.
