Titles
A good title for your listings can help customers buy your products with confidence. Use the following guidance to create a good title:
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Be descriptive enough for a customer to make a decision based on the information in the title alone.
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Titles should be 150 characters or less.
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Capitalize the first letter of each word (unless the vendor or product name is deliberately spelled with a lowercase letter). If you are unsure about the exact product name, check the manufacturer's website for the format to use.
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If a model number is included, add it at the end in parenthesis. Don't begin with the model number.
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Size information should only be included in titles when it differentiates the item from similar items.
Title Format
[Vendor Name] + [Product Name] + ([Model Number]--[Color])
You must avoid the following practices when creating a title for your product:
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Using marketing words like "stylish," "lightweight," "genuine," or "original."
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Including condition information like "New," "Refurbished," "Remanufactured" (see Condition Guidelines).
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Using the term "Original Equipment Manager (OEM)" in your title. It might be confusing to customers.
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Mentioning color in the title, unless it is a special feature of the product, like a limited edition where color is important. (For example, "Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000-Dragon Fruit Pink").
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Including warranty information in the title. (For example, "with Lifetime Replacement Warranty").
Good examples:
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Logitech V20 Notebook Speakers
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Logitech V220 Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks
Bad examples:
Title |
Errors |
New Replacement Li-Ion Battery for IBM ThinkPad T40 T41 T41p T42 T43 R50 R50e R50p R51 R52 Series Laptops / Replacement IBM Battery P/N 02K6699 08K8192 08K8193 08K8195 08K8197 08K8214 92P1011 92P1060 92P1071 92P1075 92P1087 92P1089 92P1091 9291101 9291102 |
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This one has too many details
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Logitech 967740-0403 Internet 350 Vista Qualified Usb Keyboard - Black |
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The part number is too close to the beginning.
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USB should be in all caps
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Black is not a special feature and it doesn't need to be included
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Bullets
Include additional descriptions for your product in the following order:
Bullet |
Description |
Example |
1 |
Overall synopsis of product |
Pen tablet with USB connection |
2 |
Major feature |
1,024 levels of pressure-sensitivity |
3 |
Minor feature |
Customizable menu shortcut buttons |
4 |
Materials and construction (if important, if not, another feature is fine) |
Thick, durable overlay |
5 |
Warranty or accessory information |
Limited lifetime warranty |