Item specifics are detailed attributes of your product, such as brand, size, color, and more. These specifics help buyers find your items more easily and ensure your listings meet eBay's requirements. Here’s a short tutorial to help you understand, edit, and check item specifics.
What Are Item Specifics?
PLEASE NOTE: The required specifics may vary depending on the Product Category.
Item specifics are attributes that describe your product in detail. They play a crucial role in defining and presenting your items to potential buyers, helping them make informed purchasing decisions. Here are some common item specifics:
Brand: The manufacturer or brand name of the item.
Size: The dimensions or size category of the item.
Color: The color of the item.
Condition: The condition of the item (e.g., new, used).
Material: The material from which the item is made.
Type: The type of item that is being sold.
Adding accurate item specifics can improve your search visibility on eBay and provide potential buyers with essential information about your product.
How to Edit Item Specifics on ExportYourStore
Log in to Your ExportYourStore Account: Access your account dashboard
Navigate to Your Products: Go to the ‘Products’ section where you will see a list of all your imported products.
Select the Product to Edit:
Click on the product you want to edit.
This will open the product editor page.
Edit Item Specifics:
On the product editor page, navigate to 'Products Details' tab and you will see various fields under the ‘Item Specifics’ section.
Fill in the appropriate details for each specific (e.g., brand, size, color, department, type, material and etc.).
Ensure all required fields are filled to comply with eBay’s requirements.
Save Changes:
After editing the item specifics, make sure to save your changes.
Your product’s item specifics will now be updated and ready for synchronization with eBay.
How to Edit Item Specifics in Bulk on ExportYourStore
Managing item specifics can be time-consuming, especially if you have a lot of products. With ExportYourStore, you can use automated rules to fill in item specifics upon export. Follow this guide to create rules that will help you efficiently manage item specifics in bulk.
1. Access the Rules Section by navigating to the Products Page: Click on the ‘Products’ section.
2. Create a New Rule for Item Specifics
Click on Rules button.
Select Item Specifics: In the left panel under Appearance, choose ‘Item Specifics’.
Create a New Rule: Click on ‘New Rule’ to start creating your automated rule.
3. Define the Action for the Rule
Add Item Specifics: Under Action, click the drop-down arrow and choose ‘Add item specifics’.
Specify the Item Specific:
Name Box: Type the name of the item specific that is missing (e.g., color).
Value Box: Enter the appropriate value for the specific (e.g., yellow).
Proceed to Next Step: Click ‘Next’ to continue.
4. Choose the Products for the Rule
Use Filters (Optional):
Enable ‘Use Filters’ if you want the rule to apply only under certain conditions (e.g., a particular SKU, category name, brand).
Create the appropriate filters based on your requirements.
Apply to All Products (Optional):
Disable ‘Use Filters’ if you want the rule to apply to all products being exported to eBay.
Finalize the Rule: Click ‘Create Rule’ and then ‘Save Changes’ at the bottom.
5. Apply the Rule
Export Items Again: After the rule is created, export the items again.
Auto-Export: If you have Auto-Export enabled, simply wait for the next sync for the rule to take effect.
How to Edit Item Specifics using Bulk Edit on ExportYourStore
Editing item specifics in bulk can save you time and ensure that your product listings are accurate and consistent. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to edit item specifics using the Bulk Edit feature on ExportYourStore.
1. Select Products
Navigate to the Products Page and select the products you want to update by checking the boxes next to each product.
2. Click the Bulk Edit button
Once you have selected the desired products, click on the Bulk Edit button located at the top of the page.
3. Choose to Edit Item Specifics
In the Bulk Edit menu, select Edit item specifics.
4. Choose an Item Specific to Edit
A new window will appear with a list of item specifics.
Choose the item specific that you want to edit first from the dropdown list.
5. Select the Value
After selecting the item specific, choose the appropriate value from the dropdown list.
6. Update Only Empty Item Specifics (Optional)
If you only want to update item specifics that are currently empty, check the box for Update only empty item specifics.
7. Include Product Variations (Optional)
If your products have variations (e.g., different sizes or colors), you can choose to Update product variations as well by checking the corresponding box.
8. Save Changes
Click Apply to save changes on the edits to the selected listings on ExportYourStore.
By ensuring your item specifics are complete and accurate, you can enhance your product listings, improve search visibility, and comply with eBay’s listing policies.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact our support team.
Happy selling! :)