Chances are that you are already
aware of the fact that as of Spring of this year eBay no longer
allows the sale of "intangible" items. Basically this bars the
sale of any electronic information that is to be delivered
directly through the Internet without the use of the ordinary
physical shipping methods. This means that people who used to
make a lot of money selling information products on eBay such as
eBooks and instructional videos have had to adjust to this new
change.But here's the
good news:
Just because eBay has outlawed
the sale of intangibles doesn't mean that you can't still make
money selling information products on eBay. All you have to do
is put your valuable information products into a physical form
such as a CD or DVD and they will instantly become eBay
friendly. You will now be permitted to sell them on eBay and
ship them to your customers by post.
Here's some even better
news:
Since a lot of people have quit
selling info products on eBay due to the new rules, the market
is now wide open for sellers who are willing to obey the
regulations! eBay is simply weeding out the people who are too
lazy to put their eBooks on CDs and ship them out! This makes
now a perfect time to start making money off of this lucrative
method.
How to Get Started...
I hardly need to inform you of
the benefits of selling info products on eBay versus other types
of products. In addition to having the lowest startup costs out
of any eBay market, info products do not require you to keep an
inventory, are a very easy way to get a regular income from your
eBay account, and you don't even need to be a professional
writer to turn your ideas into a valuable product! All you need
to do to make your info product business successful is to follow
closely the essential guidelines listed below:
1. Choose a topic that people
want to learn about.
When you are beginning to shape
your ideas make sure that you pick a topic which a wide variety
of people can relate to (nothing too specialized or
over-intellectual). Guides giving information on how to perform
small but tricky tasks, and guides on how to make money from
home or lose weight are always very popular with customers.
2. Make sure that your content
is original and valuable.
You're content does not need to
be overly sophisticated but it needs to be original and
valuable. If you don't feel up to the task of writing your
content yourself, you can easily find a freelance writer to do
this work for you for a nominal fee.
3. Use videos when possible.
In the 21st century people who
want information on a particular topic are more inclined to
search for an instructional video than a book. If you can
incorporate video into your product in some way, this will
provide a huge boost to its overall value.
4. Use a 3D cover design.
This is a really basic tip but
it can be an enormous help. If your cover design looks
professional people will have much higher esteem for your
product.
5. Your listing.
Your listing should concentrate
on the benefits of your product rather than its features. People
don't want to hear about the particular features of your
product; they want to hear about HOW IT CAN ADDRESS THEIR
SITUATION.
6. Price
Keep your prices down to a
reasonable rate. No more than 15 pounds at the most for a single
info product.
7. Offer a Guarantee.
Not only does offering a
guarantee ensure your customer's confidence, it also shows them
that you are serious about your product and take pride in its
quality. Deliver quality info products promptly and you should
rarely need to proffer refunds.
Right now may be the best time
to start selling info products on eBay since the new rules have
weeded out much of the competition. What are you waiting for?
