AI Skill Report Card
Optimizing eBay Titles
eBay Title SEO Optimizer
Quick Start15 / 15
Template: [Year][Brand][ProductName][Model No][Variation][Size][Color][Additional Info]
Target: 60-80 characters (aim for 80)
Priority: Left to right - if field unavailable, skip to next
Abbreviations: "New in Box" → "NIB", "With Tags" → "NWT", "Original Packaging" → "OEM"
Recommendation▾
Add a template or framework section with actual fill-in-the-blank examples that users can copy and customize
Workflow13 / 15
Progress:
- Identify product details in priority order
- Apply abbreviations for common terms
- Build title left to right, skipping unavailable fields
- Check character count (60-80 target)
- Remove special characters
- Optimize remaining space with additional keywords
Field Priority (High to Low):
- Year
- Brand
- Product Name
- Model Number
- Variation
- Size
- Color
- Additional Information
Recommendation▾
Include edge case handling for products without years, brands, or model numbers, with specific fallback strategies
Examples18 / 20
Example 1:
Input: 2023 Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB Space Black, new in original box
Output: 2023 Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB Space Black NIB Unlocked Smartphone
Example 2:
Input: Nike Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG, size 10, Chicago colorway, 2015 release
Output: 2015 Nike Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Chicago 10 Red White Basketball
Example 3:
Input: Vintage Rolex Submariner, no model number known, steel, needs service
Output: Vintage Rolex Submariner Steel Watch Mens Luxury Timepiece Parts Repair
Recommendation▾
Provide category-specific optimization rules (electronics vs clothing vs collectibles) since eBay search behavior varies by category
Best Practices
- Always aim for 80 characters when possible
- Use common abbreviations: NIB, NWT, OEM, BNIB, NWOT
- Include searchable keywords in additional info space
- Lead with year/brand for maximum search visibility
- Use specific model numbers when available
- Include condition indicators (NIB, Used, Refurbished)
Common Pitfalls
- Don't use special characters (@, #, *, etc.)
- Don't repeat brand name in product name field
- Don't use vague terms like "Nice" or "Great"
- Don't exceed 80 character limit
- Don't use ALL CAPS
- Don't include shipping terms in title
- Don't use keyword stuffing - maintain readability