The wonderful New search feature Ebay gave us Store Sellers, is no more. Everything I looked for this morning only had store listings if under ?? reg. listings were produced.
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You mean how Store listings were coming up in the regular searches? Yeah, eBay soon decided it wasn't such a hot idea for some reason. Their reasons never made sense to me though.
In fact, here's a thread about it:
https://community.auctiva.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/628609941/m/3151012161
https://community.auctiva.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/628609941/m/3151012161
Ya I know the facts about it, been kind of addicted to the Ebay Store Lounge lately, they have a petion going on to keep it, with over 1000 signatures. Of course Ebay don't care about it's customers. They could learn a thing or two about customer service from the Auctiva Crew, 
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I could understand them doing so if their reasons were legitimate. However, I believe they were just making excuses to cover up the real reasons, as the reasons they gave were totally invalid.
quote:Originally posted by AngelLisa:
Ya I know the facts about it
I figured you did but I figured I'd blather on just in case.
Ah, yes, it was great while it lasted. But one can always check the little box that includes items from stores. And I think a lot of saavy Ebayers do just that.
Been kind of hooked on the ebay store sellers board lately, BOY can you learn alot there.
anyway, Ebay added a couple options to the left side custom search bar,
All items including store inventory items
and
store inventory items only.
Of course I don't think they are there by default, you have to click that little link on bottom that says customize. I didn't even know you could customize that box until yesterday, lol.
anyway, Ebay added a couple options to the left side custom search bar,
All items including store inventory items
and
store inventory items only.
Of course I don't think they are there by default, you have to click that little link on bottom that says customize. I didn't even know you could customize that box until yesterday, lol.
i've been kinda hooked on 'em too lately *laf*
thanks to the store boards, i just submitted my store items to google's new GoogleBase
thanks to the store boards, i just submitted my store items to google's new GoogleBase
I don't see you posting over there, or are you in disguise?
yeah. ever since I had some probs with a troublemaker (a year or so ago) I've been incognito on ebay forums.
YOU? Why would anyone want to cause you problems? Your a stand up kinda guy, and VERY helpful too.
i spoke my mind (dont even remember about what) and some of the over-eager troublemakers decided to wreak some havoc and screw with my listings.
it wasnt on stores forum, was on another one. i dont even remember which one (but it was one of the ebay forums)
it wasnt a major deal, but made me think twice about using seller account to post. Many do and dont have any probs. *shrug* I just attract the whack-jobs I guess
I've got 5 or 6 ebay id's, though. so can easily swap around if i need to course, i dont remember the login details for 1/2 of them - laf!
it wasnt on stores forum, was on another one. i dont even remember which one (but it was one of the ebay forums)
it wasnt a major deal, but made me think twice about using seller account to post. Many do and dont have any probs. *shrug* I just attract the whack-jobs I guess
I've got 5 or 6 ebay id's, though. so can easily swap around if i need to
course, i dont remember the login details for 1/2 of them - laf!
What's Google Base?
google base is google's new indexing site.
kinda similar to froogle, but it indexes all sorts of stuff (not just product)
http://base.google.com/
some of my items on googlebase http://base.google.com/base/search?q=landstroms+black+h...old&btnG=Search+Base
kinda similar to froogle, but it indexes all sorts of stuff (not just product)
http://base.google.com/
some of my items on googlebase http://base.google.com/base/search?q=landstroms+black+h...old&btnG=Search+Base
quote:Originally posted by wayoutwest:
google base is google's new indexing site.
kinda similar to froogle, but it indexes all sorts of stuff (not just product)
http://base.google.com/
some of my items on googlebase http://base.google.com/base/search?q=landstroms+black+h...old&btnG=Search+Base
Thanks for the link. I signed up and I went to eBay to make my file. Now how do I get it submitted to GoogleBase? I couldn't find anything on Google as to how to get my file from eBay.
TIA for any help.
nightowls
go to ebay and save the file to your computer (can click the link and then save, or right click and save target)
once you have that saved, you will have to convert it into a file that googlebase can read.
there's a couple of converters out there. the one i used is http://www.gamegiants.net/gbase
that page will walk you through converting the file.
once you have the converted file saved to your computer you go back to googlebase http://base.google.com/base/dashboard and select item type as "Product" from the dropdown list and upload your file
You will also want to set your profile info at http://base.google.com/base/settings use keywords in description and put your ebay store url in the website url box.
NOTE: you can add more keywords and other info to your file before uploading it. simply edit it in excel and add them in, then save as a tab deliminated file. IMPORTANT: There are some columns you will want to leave blank in the file (such as the id column. you can put that in there, but you have to be very careful! see alphabetical list of attributes and their meanings for specifics for each column)
instructions on the file is here http://base.google.com/base/tab_instructions.html and an alphabetical list of attributes and their meanings is at http://base.google.com/base/tab_attributes.html
Dont have Excel? then download openoffice link in siggy
once you have that saved, you will have to convert it into a file that googlebase can read.
there's a couple of converters out there. the one i used is http://www.gamegiants.net/gbase
that page will walk you through converting the file.
once you have the converted file saved to your computer you go back to googlebase http://base.google.com/base/dashboard and select item type as "Product" from the dropdown list and upload your file
You will also want to set your profile info at http://base.google.com/base/settings use keywords in description and put your ebay store url in the website url box.
NOTE: you can add more keywords and other info to your file before uploading it. simply edit it in excel and add them in, then save as a tab deliminated file. IMPORTANT: There are some columns you will want to leave blank in the file (such as the id column. you can put that in there, but you have to be very careful! see alphabetical list of attributes and their meanings for specifics for each column)
instructions on the file is here http://base.google.com/base/tab_instructions.html and an alphabetical list of attributes and their meanings is at http://base.google.com/base/tab_attributes.html
Dont have Excel? then download openoffice
link in siggy
Wow, that seems overly complicated for a database that relies on user submissions. Maybe I'm just thick..
wayoutwest, The GoogleBase looks interesting. Does it take people directly to Ebay where they can purchase the item and is there a cost for this? I had thought of trying Froogle at one time.
Do you have to be a Prostore? Computer illiterate here so I'll thank you in advance for your patience.
Rosemary
Rosemary
yesquote:Originally posted by leahyrlw:
wayoutwest, The GoogleBase looks interesting. Does it take people directly to Ebay where they can purchase the item
quote:and is there a cost for this? I had thought of trying Froogle at one time.
no, no cost. just your time
no, dont have to be a prostore.quote:Originally posted by leahyrlw:
Do you have to be a Prostore? Computer illiterate here so I'll thank you in advance for your patience.
Rosemary
yeah, it should be easier. but on the plus side means fewer competitors will do itquote:Originally posted by Rick Bradford:
Wow, that seems overly complicated for a database that relies on user submissions. Maybe I'm just thick..
i think it's really meant for larger companies that have internal databases for product, etc. those people can set up their database to auto-create the file for submission.
Ie: I noticed QVC has their stuff being fed to it.
Very helpful information. Expecially when Ebay exposure is down with search changes. Will definitely look into it. Thanks a lot wayout
Rosemary
Rosemary
Wayoutwest,
Oh voice of experience, when you created a profile, do you use your store name. I can't tell how it's going to show up?
Thanks
Rosemary
PS - nice store
Oh voice of experience, when you created a profile, do you use your store name. I can't tell how it's going to show up?
Thanks
Rosemary
PS - nice store
Hey Steve, One of these nights in the next few days can you help little ole me? I don't understand this google base thing at all, I know I can do it but I need someone to walk me thru the first time.
Ok, figured that out. One clarification, it takes them to the Ebay store so they are purchasing on Ebay, is that right?
yes, it t
quote:Originally posted by leahyrlw:
Wayoutwest,
Oh voice of experience, when you created a profile, do you use your store name. I can't tell how it's going to show up?
Thanks
Rosemary
I used my ebay ID (which is also my website domain name - got it before the banning of .com's) AND my ebay store name. That way it shows the customer both, and both get used as keywords for google's search indexing.
here's a list of items in googlebase of mine, you can see how i named it (shows up in each item - says 'posted by...')
http://base.google.com/base/search?q=wayoutwestusa.com&authorid=&hl=en&gl=US
quote:
PS - nice store
Thank you, appreciate it
It's still got some work to go, but it's getting there slowly but surely.
Thanks again. If I can just figure out what one line of the excel should look like before uploading, I might actually get this done.
Thanks again
Rosemary
PS I see that in the Listing Feed, Ebay has several areas you have to mark for third party access. What's that for?
Thanks again
Rosemary
PS I see that in the Listing Feed, Ebay has several areas you have to mark for third party access. What's that for?
go to listings feeds (under manage store in my ebay)
http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?StoreMgmtExportListings
where it says "search engine and comparison sites" click the button for "make a file of store inventory listings available"
then take the file that it generates (an xml file) and save it to your computer.
then go to
http://www.gamegiants.net/gbase
and run the file through the gbase converter
Take the resulting tab deliminated txt file and open it in excel (or openoffice). the converter will put some invalid stuff in the finished file, so you will need to edit it. But, it will give you an idea of what the tab deliminated file should look like.
as for your question about 3rd party access, that's a whole different thing. that's to allow places like auctive to do things on ebay on your behalf (such as launch listings)
also, you should be aware of google's rules about auction site listings
1) Your Google Base items must be created with an item type of "products."
2) Your Google Base items must include the fixed "Buy It Now" price listed on your product page. (We're not accepting auctions without a fixed price at this time.)
3) The expiration date of your Google Base items must match the expiration date of your auction.
as you can see, the converter didnt put anything in expiration field, and you'll find there's other issues too.
when you save it, be sure to save it as a tab deliminated txt file.
(my apologies to lisa - didnt mean to hijack your thread)
http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?StoreMgmtExportListings
where it says "search engine and comparison sites" click the button for "make a file of store inventory listings available"
then take the file that it generates (an xml file) and save it to your computer.
then go to
http://www.gamegiants.net/gbase
and run the file through the gbase converter
Take the resulting tab deliminated txt file and open it in excel (or openoffice). the converter will put some invalid stuff in the finished file, so you will need to edit it. But, it will give you an idea of what the tab deliminated file should look like.
as for your question about 3rd party access, that's a whole different thing. that's to allow places like auctive to do things on ebay on your behalf (such as launch listings)
also, you should be aware of google's rules about auction site listings
1) Your Google Base items must be created with an item type of "products."
2) Your Google Base items must include the fixed "Buy It Now" price listed on your product page. (We're not accepting auctions without a fixed price at this time.)
3) The expiration date of your Google Base items must match the expiration date of your auction.
as you can see, the converter didnt put anything in expiration field, and you'll find there's other issues too.
when you save it, be sure to save it as a tab deliminated txt file.
(my apologies to lisa - didnt mean to hijack your thread)
will do. absolutely gotta do my taxes, but after that...quote:Originally posted by AngelLisa:
Hey Steve, One of these nights in the next few days can you help little ole me? I don't understand this google base thing at all, I know I can do it but I need someone to walk me thru the first time.
quote:will do. absolutely gotta do my taxes, but after that...
WHAT??? I'm so sure, put me after Uncle Sam! Lmao ...J/K
Surprised a guy like you didn't have them done months ago. Better get on it, just 2 days left.
quote:(my apologies to lisa - didnt mean to hijack your thread)
Hijack away, not like I've never hijacked a thread or two before.
thankfully we have until the 17th this year what with weekend and all.quote:Originally posted by AngelLisa:quote:will do. absolutely gotta do my taxes, but after that...
WHAT??? I'm so sure, put me after Uncle Sam! Lmao ...J/K
Surprised a guy like you didn't have them done months ago. Better get on it, just 2 days left.
youre right, though, gotta get on it. as for your comment about surprised i didnt have it done already - i'm ultra-disorganized - laf!
every year i vow that i'm going to keep all my financial stuff in order so that i won't have to go through the nightmare of finding it all at last minute, every year i fail to accomplish it. *laf* But that's okay, i'll get it done.
Well, we'll expect not to see you on the boards this week-end then, lol.
Wayoutwest,
Well, what an education for a dummy. Now, I have to decide what to take out.It's difficult. By expiration date, do you mean end time? Is that where you put the expiration?
I do have another question. We have several of the same items listed several times as opposed to one listing for 2 items. Shouldn't the extra's be taken out so as not to repeat and flood the system?
Well, what an education for a dummy. Now, I have to decide what to take out.It's difficult. By expiration date, do you mean end time? Is that where you put the expiration?
I do have another question. We have several of the same items listed several times as opposed to one listing for 2 items. Shouldn't the extra's be taken out so as not to repeat and flood the system?
personally i'd leave the extras in since the url to the item will be different.
expiration date - from the way i understand it, in the column that says expiration_date (in the file youre going to upload to googlebase) you want to put the ending date of the listing. it's supposed to be in YYYY-MM-DD format
Instructions related to the tab-deliminated file http://base.google.com/base/tab_instructions.html
I don't remember if it posted it, but here's a link to description of each of the columns in file, fomat of data that goes in there, etc. http://base.google.com/base/tab_attributes.html If you look at the file you created and look at this file, you'll see where some of the problems are (like the image url should be to a full sized image instead of thumbnail, the product type should be a more general label rather than ebay's category structure, etc)
And a reminder, cant put auction item in file unless it has a BIN price
expiration date - from the way i understand it, in the column that says expiration_date (in the file youre going to upload to googlebase) you want to put the ending date of the listing. it's supposed to be in YYYY-MM-DD format
Instructions related to the tab-deliminated file http://base.google.com/base/tab_instructions.html
I don't remember if it posted it, but here's a link to description of each of the columns in file, fomat of data that goes in there, etc. http://base.google.com/base/tab_attributes.html If you look at the file you created and look at this file, you'll see where some of the problems are (like the image url should be to a full sized image instead of thumbnail, the product type should be a more general label rather than ebay's category structure, etc)
And a reminder, cant put auction item in file unless it has a BIN price
Only one question left. The spread sheet doesn't tell me the difference between auction and store listing. Did you find that to be the case for you?