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Why Aren’t You Selling Info Products on eBay?

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    Written by Andrew 1 Comment
    Last Updated: September 22, 2008

    Have you given any thought to the above question? Maybe you haven’t tried selling info products on eBay because you’re not a professional writer. Perhaps you don’t think that info products are profitable enough or that you might have to make a big investment to start. Or just maybe, you think that selling info products on eBay is a dead end ever since eBay outlawed the sale of intangible items.

    Well…

    The truth is that not only is selling info products on eBay still a lucrative business opportunity but it requires a minimum amount of time and money. AND, you don’t have to be a professional writer to be successful. You just need to have a good idea and see it through.

    Oh yeah, and one more thing:
    You need to have the knowledge that it takes to construct a successful info product. And lucky for you, that knowledge is contained right here on this page. The following list will provide you with the most important points regarding selling info products on eBay:

    - Content that Makes a Difference

    In order to create a successful info product you need to pack in useful and original information. Don’t try to create a high-flung masterpiece. What most people want out of an info product such as an eBook is practical information that they can use. Stuff like “How to Manage Your Finances,” “How to Lose Weight the Quick and Healthy Way,” “How to Operate a Cannon Digital Camera.” These are topics that average people can relate to and will appreciate. If you are having a hard time putting your ideas into words you can easily hire a freelance writer to do this for you for a small fee.

    - Create an Impression with Design and Video

    If at all possible, include video in your info product. This will help the customer to feel confident that your product can really SHOW them the information that they are looking for. In fact, you should also make sure that you include an elegant looking cover on your product as well. This will also greatly increase its value as most people will estimate the value of your product based on how professional its presentation is.

    - Listing the Product
    When its time for you to start selling your info products on eBay make sure that your listing looks as professional as possible. Emphasize the benefits of the product rather than how it works. People won’t be as interested in the details of the product as in the ways in which it can BENEFIT THEM. At this point you will also need to decide on the price for your product and your return policy. I have found that keeping your prices reasonable and over-delivering is usually the best policy. Somewhere between 5 and 15 quid is a good guideline. Also, don’t be afraid to offer a 100% guarantee on your product. It is better to have to return one or two orders than to miss out on dozens of customer’s who don’t feel confident in your product to place an order because you haven’t offered a guarantee.

    - Getting your Product to the Customer
    Because of eBay’s policy shift last spring, you can no longer deliver your product electronically. While this causes a slight inconvenience to you, this change is actually good in the long run. I’ll explain why in just a moment.

    However, because of this policy shift, you need to ship the product to your customers through traditional methods. The best way is to burn the product onto a CD and deliver it by post. If you don’t want to deal with all of this manually you can get a third party to take care of this work for you for a nominal fee.

    The good news is that since this change has scared away a lot of lazy sellers, the info market is now more open than ever making now the best time to start cashing in! Others may be too lazy to adapt, but you can make a profit off of this newly under-tapped market!

  1. #1 Emmanuel says:
    October 22, 2008 at 10:30 am

    I want to start an ebay business. Can you send me details of the training you can provide. I watched th four parts of importing from chia on youtube. Thanks, Emmanuel.

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