You most likely already know that, as of spring of this year, eBay no longer allows the sale of “intangible” items. In essence, this prohibits the sale of any electronic information that is delivered directly over the Internet without the use of ordinary physical delivery methods. This means that people who used to make a lot of money selling information products like e-books and how-to videos on eBay have had to adjust to this new change.
But here’s the good news:
Just because eBay has banned the sale of intangibles doesn’t mean you can’t still make money selling information products on eBay. All you have to do is put your valuable information products in a physical format, such as a CD or DVD, and they will instantly become eBay compatible. You will now be able to sell them on eBay and send them to your customers by mail.
Here’s some even better news:
Since many people have stopped selling information 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 just writing off people who are too lazy to put their eBooks on CD and ship! This makes now the perfect time to start making money with this lucrative method.
How to start…
I don’t need to tell you about the benefits of selling information products on eBay over other types of products. In addition to having the lowest startup costs of any eBay marketplace, information products don’t require you to maintain inventory, are a super easy way to earn a regular income from your eBay account, and you don’t even need to be a professional writer to convert your ideas into a valuable product! All you need to do to make your information products business successful is to closely follow the essential guidelines listed below:
1. Pick a topic that people want to learn about.
When you start to shape your ideas, be sure to choose a topic that a wide variety of people can relate to (nothing too specialized or too highbrow). Guides that provide information on how to do small but difficult tasks and guides on how to make money from home or lose weight are always very popular with customers.
2. Make sure your content is original and valuable.
Your content doesn’t need to be overly fancy, but it should 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 look 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 your overall value.
4. Use a 3D cover design.
This is very basic advice but it can be very helpful. If your cover design looks professional, people will hold your product in much higher esteem.
5. Your ad.
Your listing should focus 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 know HOW YOU CAN ADDRESS YOUR SITUATION.
6. Price
Keep your prices low at a reasonable rate. No more than £15 maximum for a single info product.
7. Offer a Guarantee.
Offering a guarantee not only ensures your customer’s trust, but also shows them that you take your product seriously and take pride in its quality. Deliver quality information products promptly and you’ll rarely have to offer refunds.
Right now may be the best time to start selling information products on eBay, as the new rules have eliminated much of the competition. What are you waiting for?