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Chris MontgomeryMay 15, 2026

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

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.

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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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

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5 min read

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.

Chris MontgomeryApr 21, 2026

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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.

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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.

Chris MontgomeryMar 6, 2026

5 min read

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 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.

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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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.

Chris MontgomeryOct 28, 2025

How to Show Product Condition on Video (And Reduce Returns)

Video is the best way to show product condition honestly. Buyers who see exactly what they are getting do not file returns. Here is how to do it right.

Chris MontgomeryOct 14, 2025

Product Video vs Photos: When to Use Each

Product video and photos are not competing tools. They do different jobs. Here is when each one works best and how to combine them.