Living on the web has become more than possible, it is rather a reality and a choice of future with a very attractive freedom and spirit of competitiveness on a global scale requiring a real integration into the world of the web, become an essential place to do business online with these vast opportunities offered. EBay is one of the famous product sales platforms offering this opportunity to make easy money on the Internet, where many people have aspired to become rich and have succeeded in making it.

So, get to the heart of the matter and let's discover together how to get started on eBay and optimize your revenues.

eBay presentation
With more than 162 million buyers and 276 million members, eBay is one of the giants of e-commerce. Created in 1995 by Pierre Omidyar, under the name "AuctionWeb", this marketplace took its current name "eBay" (Echo Bay Technology) in 1996. In twenty years, the site has created a real community and thousands of followers around the world, becoming a powerful player in the online intermediary market all over the world.

Why such a success? Simply because we are all looking for an opportunity to make easy money, and selling products online is one of the most profitable ways to do that. Moreover, thanks to its simple and intuitive interface, Ebay is easy to access and a great deal of common ground between sellers and buyers who are looking for more profitable and easier ways to sell or buy a property. eBay has finally met their expectations by offering them many advantages.

You too can make extra money by becoming a member of the eBay sales community. However, like any business, it is advisable to follow a few steps to optimize your money earning.

Where to start: Registration
The first step is to register if you don't have an account yet. Creating an account is simple and free whether you want to become a buyer or a seller. You just need to click on the "register" link, located at the top left of the screen, and start filling out a basic form with your name, first name, email address and password.

 A word of advice: When you register, take a little time before choosing an eBay user ID. This will be the way you will be recognized by the eBay community. Choose something that is easy to memorize, something positive, that leaves a good impression, but not weird, racist or insulting.


 Once you have completed the registration form, remember to finalize the opening of your Ebay account by clicking on the confirmation link sent to your email address. You now could go into your space and move on to the second step: the sale.

Preparing for the sale
To be highly available to make money on eBay, a three-point bridge is an essential prerequisite to focus just on selling once the deal has started and grow your business with confidence:
1: Open a PayPal account, even if a PayPal account is not required to sell on eBay, but it can be more difficult to make money on eBay if you don't have one. About 90% of eBay users have a PayPal account.
2: Understand the concept
eBay is first and foremost an online sales site. To make a lot of money, you will have to sell with profits. Note that the site also uses the drop shipping system. This means that the customer places an order on the site which, in turn, will transmit it to the supplier. The latter is responsible for the delivery and management of stocks. This concept allows sellers to minimize costs while making significant gains.
3: Think about starting small. Becoming one of the best sellers of eBay is a gradual process. You must start with only a few items to sell, you will undoubtedly make mistakes and you will face some unexpected challenges. This way, you will learn the tricks of selling on eBay and build a good reputation as a salesperson. 

Which product to sell?
Now you're already starting to get to the heart of the matter. Of course, since it's about selling, you need a product. But which one?
You have several choices depending on the gains you want to make.
The first option (Highly recommended) is to sell items that belong to you, but that you no longer use or that you have sorted. To do this, you can use the eBay tool called "Selling Inspiration House" to move inside a virtual house and click on items that you might see there that you don't need, from the pair of shoes to the computer.
The second option is to buy products from a wholesaler and then resell them on eBay. Depending on this choice, your status on eBay will be particular or professional.
You are considered a professional seller when you regularly sell goods or services on the site and for a long period of time.
If you can't decide which product you're going to sell on eBay, try to get an idea of what other users are selling and at what price. Of course, to make money quickly on the site, the products you sell must meet people's current needs. These can vary according to the season, the economic situation, holidays, etc. The products you offer must therefore evolve as needs change.
Here are some product ideas for sale on eBay: computer and high-tech equipment, fashion items, baby care and clothing, rare collectibles...

One last tip: choose a product that you know or that you can gather the necessary elements to know how it works and its usefulness. Since you will need to make a detailed description of it, you must be able to explain its features and benefits precisely.

Where to get supplies?
From the moment you decide to make money by becoming an eBay seller, you must be able to supply and ship the ordered product(s) to its buyer. This stipulates that you must have a stock of products in stock.
To obtain supplies, you can use wholesalers who normally offer lower prices. Classified ad sites are also an excellent source of products. Many people earn their living by buying from websites or newspapers classified ads, looking for good deals on the net, including yard sales, which are also great opportunities to make money on the Internet by selling on eBay. In short, be on the lookout for these offers!

How to sell? Auction or immediate purchase
Although eBay is known as an online auction site, it is also possible to sell there as an immediate purchase or dropshipping. The sale is therefore instantaneous and at a fixed price. This option offers many advantages:
- First, buyers are more enthusiastic about knowing that the product belongs to them without having to wait until the auction is over to find out who won the auction.
- If you don't have enough time to play auction, this option is ideal for you and gives you the freedom to set your price.

If, on the contrary, you like the "suspense" side of auctions, this option is made for you, especially for collection items. In addition, the auction offers you the possibility to earn more money than the immediate purchase, simply set the minimum bid amount and define an auction period of 3, 5, 7 or 10 days.
Although this method may bring some unwanted stress into your life, but it can turn to your advantage. eBay announces that customers are twice as likely to buy an item if it is listed as being auctioned.

Decide on your price
The best way to decide the price of an item is to log into your account and choose "Advanced Search" and then click on the box where it says "completed listings" to see the selling price of which similar items. Look at how the items were sold (Auction, Buy Now, Best Bid) and pay particular attention to items that used the same method of sale as yours. 

A word of advice: it is very important to check the items like yours that have been sold in the last 90 days as well as those that have not been sold in the last 30 days.

Write your ad
The quality of the description is really the key to making money and achieving the success of your business on eBay. If you want your ad to be attractive and sell quickly, it must be impeccable and efficient. To do this, you must follow certain recommendations:
1. Choose a clear and inspiring title. Describe what you are selling using appropriate keywords and adding any useful information that might attract the attention of a buyer (manufacturer, brand, color) while remaining clear about the nature of the item.
2. You must then provide as much information as possible about your product. Do not forget any characteristics and details that distinguish your product, it will constitute a technical sheet of your item.
3.  Highlight the advantages and try to be the most seller but not a liar.

Take pictures
Take photos are extremely important to accompany an excellent description to sell a product easily and quickly on eBay. There is no need to write an attractive ad if it is not illustrated by one or more photos. The photo must be at least 500 pixels of resolution. It must be taken on a simple and plain background (white or black), paying attention to light exposure (shadow, reflection). One of the photos must offer a complete view of the product. The rest can offer localized views on some parts only to highlight some of the article's features.

Choose how you want to ship your items
Once you have taken your photo items, pack and weigh your item to get an accurate shipping price. Check the automatically calculated shipping rates yourself or offer a free shipping for the purchase of your item.
-If you choose "calculate shipping" when you list an item, the shipping rate for your item will be automatically calculated based on the buyer's ZIP code (for the United States only), the weight and dimensions you entered for the package.
- Get an overview of shipping costs using the eBay calculator, entering the detailed information of your package (weight, dimensions).

Sell
Once your ad is online, all you have to do is wait for a buyer or bidders to arrive. As soon as an As soon as an online shopper buys the product, you must contact him/her to make sure that he/she has understood the details and talked to him/her about the next step in tracking the order, reminding him/her (price, taxes, payment method, shipping price, delivery date...).
The next step is the recovery of the payment. Make sure you receive payment before shipping the order. If not, come to an agreement. Please note that in the event of non-payment, you can call the eBay Resolution Center to report an unpaid item.
All you have to do is ship the order. Pack it carefully and be as quick as possible to send it. Remember that to make money on Ebay, buyers must have confidence in you. This will be easier for you with positive evaluations!

Remember that as a seller, you can also provide feedback to your buyers to give them a good impression and gain their confidence and also develop a better reputation within the eBay community.

A little professional advice: To earn a reputation as a trustworthy seller, make sure you pay your taxes to eBay on the value of items sell.