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Chris MontgomeryMay 26, 2026

Yahoo Auctions HTML Not Working? How to Add a Video Link Safely

If Yahoo Auctions strips your HTML or will not show the HTML input option, you can still point buyers to a product condition video. The key is using a clear, policy-safe link instead of trying to force an embed.

Seller Tips

8 min read

Build a Seller Boilerplate Library: Reusable Listing Text That Saves Hours Every Week

Most sellers retype the same shipping, return, and condition text into every new listing. A small library of pre-written snippets fixes that — and works across every marketplace you sell on.

Chris MontgomeryMay 15, 2026

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Chris MontgomeryMay 15, 2026

The Anatomy of a Listing Description: 7 Blocks Every Top Seller Reuses

A well-written listing description isn't decorated — it's structured. Here are the 7 blocks every top seller uses, in the order buyers actually read them.

Seller Tips

Chris MontgomeryMay 11, 2026

Mobile-First Listing Layouts: Where to Place Video, Audio, and Key Info

Most buyers see your listing on a phone screen smaller than a postcard. Where you put the video, audio sample, and price decides whether they keep scrolling or bounce.

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8 min read

Listing Template Gallery: 6 Copy-Paste HTML Templates by Product Category

Six ready-to-paste HTML listing templates organized by product category. Mobile-first layouts, clear placeholder fields, and a spot reserved for an audio or video preview. Pick the one that matches what you sell, paste it in, and go.

Chris MontgomeryApr 24, 2026

Chris MontgomeryApr 23, 2026

Copy-Paste HTML Templates That Embed Video in Your Marketplace Listings (2026 Mobile-First Guide)

A field-tested set of copy-paste HTML blocks for adding a video call-to-action to marketplace descriptions. Covers the external-link warning, mobile preview, and six category-specific templates.

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Chris MontgomeryApr 21, 2026

How to Add Sound and Video Clips to an eBay Listing (The Manual Method That Always Works)

You do not need to connect your eBay account to eCommercePlayer to put audio or video on a listing. Copy the Video Tag from each clip's Publish page, paste it into the HTML tab of your eBay description. It has worked reliably for years.

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Chris MontgomeryApr 14, 2026

eBay Listing Description HTML Templates That Actually Sell

eBay still lets you use HTML in listing descriptions — but after the 2024 active content ban, most sellers are confused about what works and what gets stripped. Here are clean, mobile-friendly templates you can copy today, plus the formatting tricks that actually make buyers click Buy It Now.

Chris MontgomeryApr 11, 2026

The Complete Guide to Product Video for eBay and Online Auctions

Most eBay sellers rely on photos alone. Here's how to shoot product video that shows what photos can't — and how to get it into your listings despite eBay's iframe ban.

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Chris MontgomeryApr 7, 2026

How Northern Soul Vinyl Sellers Use Audio Previews to Sell More Records

Vinyl collectors care about what a record sounds like, not just what it looks like. Sellers in the Northern Soul community are embedding audio previews in their eBay listings — and buyers are responding.

Chris MontgomeryApr 3, 2026

How to Add Video to Your eBay Listings (Step-by-Step Guide)

eBay doesn't allow embedded video players in listing descriptions anymore. Here's how to add product video to your eBay listings using a clickable thumbnail that opens a hosted media player — fully compliant with eBay's active content policy.

Chris MontgomeryMar 25, 2026

How to Add Audio Previews to Your Vinyl Listings on Discogs, eBay, and Reverb

Buyers want to hear your records before they buy. Here is how to add audio previews to your vinyl listings across Discogs, eBay, Reverb, and Etsy — even when the platform does not support it natively.

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Chris MontgomeryMar 20, 2026

How to Add Video and Audio to Your Etsy Listings

Etsy gives you 15 seconds of silent video. That is not enough to show a handmade process, demonstrate a vintage item, or let buyers hear an instrument. Here is how to add full-length video and audio to your Etsy shop.

Announcements

Chris MontgomeryMar 9, 2026

eCommercePlayer's Biggest Update Ever: What's New

We've completely rebuilt eCommercePlayer from the ground up. Here's a look at everything that's new — from a modern redesign to drag-and-drop uploads, better media management, and more.

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Chris MontgomeryMar 8, 2026

eBay Listing Optimization Checklist for 2026

A checklist of everything that matters for an optimized eBay listing in 2026. Titles, photos, video, item specifics, shipping, and what actually moves the needle.

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Chris MontgomeryMar 6, 2026

Why Product Video Increases Sales (And How to Start)

Studies show product videos can increase conversion rates by 80%. Here is why video works for e-commerce sellers and how to start today.

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Chris MontgomeryMar 1, 2026

How to Add Product Video to Your Shopify Store

Shopify supports video natively, but it has limitations. Here is how to add product video with more control using embedded players.

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Chris MontgomeryFeb 27, 2026

Mobile Shopping and Product Media: What Sellers Need to Know

Most of your buyers are shopping on their phones. That changes how your product media needs to work. Here is what sellers need to know about mobile shopping.

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Chris MontgomeryFeb 19, 2026

Free vs Paid Video Hosting for E-Commerce: What You Get

Free video hosting works great for content creators. For e-commerce sellers, it is a different story. Here is exactly what you get with free vs paid hosting.

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4 min read

How to Add Video to eBay Listings After the Active Content Ban

eBay banned all iframes and scripts in May 2024. Here is the method that still works for embedding video and audio in your listings.

Chris MontgomeryFeb 6, 2026

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Chris MontgomeryJan 28, 2026

How eBay's Cassini Search Algorithm Affects Your Listings

A practical guide to eBay's Cassini search algorithm. What actually affects your listing visibility and what you can do about it.

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Chris MontgomeryJan 14, 2026

How to Sell Musical Instruments Online with Audio and Video

Musical instruments are the perfect category for audio and video listings. Buyers want to hear the tone and see the condition before they commit.

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Chris MontgomeryJan 2, 2026

Product Video Tips for eBay Sellers in 2026

Practical tips for shooting product videos that actually sell. Lighting, angles, audio, length, and what eBay buyers want to see.

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Chris MontgomeryDec 17, 2025

Short-Form Product Video: The 60-Second Sales Pitch

Buyers are browsing, not watching documentaries. Here is why 60-second product videos outperform longer clips, and a simple structure to follow.

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Why Every Vinyl Record Seller Needs an Audio Player

Let buyers hear your records before they buy. Audio players reduce returns, build trust, and help you sell more vinyl online.

Chris MontgomeryDec 5, 2025

eBaySeller Tips

Chris MontgomeryNov 18, 2025

5 eBay Listing Mistakes That Cost You Sales

Five common eBay listing mistakes that silently kill your sales, and straightforward fixes for each one.

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Chris MontgomeryNov 7, 2025

eCommercePlayer vs YouTube: Which Is Better for Product Listings?

YouTube is free, but ads, suggested videos, and eBay's iframe ban make it a poor choice for product listings. Here is why purpose-built hosting is better.

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