Dumb Listing Q, can i put a URL in description box.

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Originally posted by marian_100:
I want to put a link in my description of some antique linen I am selling. The link goes to an external web article I used as part of my research into the article. I've put the url in the text in the usual way and it all looks good but I don't seem to able to determine if it's active. As I have quoted the article it would be ethical to have the url in there.

Thanks in advance. Marian

Marian,
I've done it with no problem. I think you are limited to 1 link per listing and it cannot be a link which directs the viewer to another site that sells anything. Community, if I'm wrong, please add to this thread.
JeanieB

Hi,

"Links Policy" was recently changed. Here's a quote from the eBay announcement.

Updated Links Policy
Starting in July, an updated Links Policy will take the place of links guidelines that were previously covered in several policy areas. Under the updated policy, only specific types of links are allowed in a seller's listings or other content on eBay, including eBay Store pages, About Me pages, eBay Blogs, Reviews and Guides, and forums. Allowed under the new policy are links to:

Any page on eBay or an eBay property including PayPal, Half.com and StubHub.

Photos of the item for sale, as long as the page displaying the photos does not offer, or link to, a site that offers a product or service for sale off eBay.

Embedded videos within a listing, as long as the content and format comply with all eBay policies for videos.

Third-party solutions and services directly related to the particular listing.

Danno