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      eBay Advertising overview

      eBay Advertising connects you with more buyers around the world with simple to use, high-performing solutions to promote your listings and eBay store.

      You can set up three different types of advertising campaigns:

      • Promote your listings – Drive sales by putting your listings in front of relevant buyers with access to ad placements
      • Promote your store – Increase your store traffic with high visibility ad placements
      • Promote offsite – Highlight your eligible listings on popular external channels, like Google

      You can access these advertising tools from the Advertising tab in Seller Hub. Once a campaign is active, you can monitor and update your campaign on the Advertising dashboard.

      Tip
      You must meet certain eligibility requirements to use eBay Advertising, such as having an eBay account in good standing and maintaining high seller performance ratings. Some advertising solutions, like Promoted Stores, require you to have an active Pro plan - opens in new window or tab.

      Promoted Listings

      With Promoted Listings, you have:

      • Access to ad placements that can increase your listings' visibility to reach more buyers and drive sales
      • Flexibility and controls to match your business goals
      • A simple-to-use platform to create and manage your campaign
      Promoted Stores

      With Promoted Stores, Pro sellers can:

      • Drive traffic to your store
      • Showcase your store across highest visibility placements such as eBay's homepage and top of search
      • Encourage repeat visits and buyer loyalty by highlighting your full inventory, categories and offers in a branded space
      • Enhance your brand visibility by featuring your store's name, logo and top performing listings, helping to establish and expand your store's presence within eBay's marketplace

      You'll only pay for clicks on your ads.

      Promoted Offsite

      With Promoted Offsite, you can:

      • Capture a wider audience of interested buyers and drive more traffic to your listings
      • Get in front of buyers who are already searching for the types of items you're selling
      • Save time with easy-to-launch campaigns that promote all of your eligible listings in just a few clicks

      You'll only pay for clicks on your ads.

      eBay Advertising FAQs

      How much does it cost to advertise on eBay?

      With eBay Advertising, you're in control of your advertising spend. Whether you're looking to set a target daily budget or pay a percentage of each sale, eBay Advertising provides tools that support every campaign budget and advertising goal.

      How do I track the performance of my advertising campaigns?

      The Advertising dashboard displays real-time data insights to help you track the performance of your advertising campaigns.

      Do I need to be a Pro seller to advertise on eBay?

      No, you can advertise on eBay without having an eBay Pro plan, but certain advertising options – like Promoted Stores – require an eBay store, which is only available to Pro sellers.

      What are the eligibility requirements to use eBay Advertising?

      You must meet certain eligibility requirements to use eBay Advertising, such as having an eBay account in good standing and maintaining high seller performance ratings.

      What are the benefits of using eBay Advertising for my business?

      eBay Advertising can help sellers increase their visibility, reach more potential buyers, and ultimately drive more sales and grow their businesses on the platform by leveraging either a category or coupon strategy.

      eBay Advertising offers simple to use, high-performing solutions that match your sales goals and campaign budget.

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