eBay Growth Prompts — 200 Actionable Prompts to Analyze & Scale Your eBay Business

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What this is: A practical prompt toolkit built for busy eBay sellers who want repeatable, fast, and measurable ways to find and act on growth opportunities. Contains ~200 problem-solving prompts grouped into 20 seller-relevant categories so you can target the exact friction point and get outputs you can implement today.

Who this is for

• New and scaling eBay entrepreneurs who need structured experiments and copy;
• Marketplace operators who want reproducible analyses for product selection, pricing, and promotion;
• Agencies or VAs managing eBay catalogs who need ready-made prompts for research, listings, and scaling tasks.

What's included

• 200 prompts organized into the following 20 problem categories: Product Research and Niche Discovery; Sourcing and Supplier Relations; Pricing Strategy and Fee Management; Listing Titles and Keyword Optimization; Product Descriptions and Copywriting; Product Photography and Visuals; Inventory Management and Forecasting; Shipping Strategy and Logistics; Returns, Refunds, and Dispute Resolution; Competition and Market Analysis; Promotions Sales Events and Coupons; Customer Service and Reputation Management; Sales Analytics and Growth Metrics; International Sales and Cross-Border Selling; Taxes, Legal Compliance, and eBay Policies; Advertising and Sponsored Listings PPC; Store Branding Policies and About Pages; Seasonality Trends and Demand Planning; Automation Tools and Scaling Operations; Bundle Variations and Product Assortment.

How to use

1. Pick the problem category you want to solve.
2. Choose a prompt, and replace bracketed variables (e.g., [product], [region]) with your store specifics.
3. Paste into your LLM or team workflow tool and run.
4. Convert the LLM output into tests: list edits, price experiments, photo updates, supplier emails, or SOP drafts.
5. Track results using the included KPI suggestions and iterate.

Practical outputs you’ll get

• High-intent listing titles and SEO-driven keywords ready for A/B tests;
• Pricing models that include eBay fees, shipping, and margin targets;
• Supplier outreach and contract language to improve quality and lead times;
• 30/90-day test plans for new SKUs and niche validation;
• SOPs for returns, fulfillment, and automation rollouts;
• PPC ad copy, negative-keyword lists, and bidding rules to scale ads profitably.

Why this works Each prompt was designed to produce actionable, measurable deliverables—not just ideas. Prompts include success criteria, KPIs to track, and suggestions for converting the prompt output into real seller actions.

Prompt Pack — 10 Problem-Solving Prompts per Category (200 prompts total)

Instructions for use: paste each prompt into your large language model or prompt tool, adjust the variables in brackets to your store, product, or timeframe.

Product Research and Niche Discovery

1. Generate 10 underserved eBay niches in [category] with high demand and low competition and explain why each is promising.
2. Analyze recent eBay sales trends for [product type] over the past 12 months and identify 3 growth signals to test.
3. List 7 micro-niches inside [broad category] that fit under $50 price points and suggest sample SKUs.
4. For [country/region], identify seasonal product opportunities that spike in Q4 and justify expected margins.
5. Create a checklist to validate a new product idea on eBay in under 48 hours using free tools and listings.
6. Provide 5 headline experiments to test product-market fit for [product], including metric to measure.
7. Evaluate risk factors for entering the [product] niche and propose mitigation actions for each.
8. Generate a 5-step rapid survey script to validate buyer interest for [product] from current customers.
9. Create a 30-day testing plan for launching 3 test SKUs in a new niche with success criteria.
10. Produce a competitor-gap map for [niche] showing feature, shipping, and price gaps to exploit.

Sourcing and Supplier Relations

1. Create a supplier outreach template for sourcing [product] with negotiation points and MOQ alternatives.
2. List 8 tactics to reduce landed cost by 10% for [product] when ordering from overseas suppliers.
3. Generate qualifying questions to vet a new supplier for quality, lead time, and compliance.
4. Draft a contract clause set that protects against defective batches and late delivery for small orders.
5. Propose a 6-month supplier diversification plan to avoid single-source risk for [product line].
6. Create a scoring matrix to compare 5 potential suppliers across price, quality, lead time, and communication.
7. Suggest three strategies to improve supplier lead time by 20% without raising unit cost.
8. Provide an escalation email template to handle repeated quality issues and request remediation.
9. Outline a sample small-batch pilot order plan with test metrics for quality and sell-through.
10. Recommend packaging and labeling requirements to reduce returns and customs issues for international shipments.

Pricing Strategy and Fee Management

1. Build a pricing model for [product] that includes eBay fees, shipping, returns, and a target 30% margin.
2. Create 6 dynamic pricing rules for seasonal, inventory, and competitor-based price adjustments.
3. Identify hidden fee leaks in a typical eBay listing and propose fixes to recover 3–8% margin.
4. Generate a 5-step plan to test a 'free shipping' price bundling vs. separate shipping fee on conversion.
5. Provide A/B test variations for price endings, discounts, and coupons to maximize perceived value.
6. Suggest a clearance pricing cadence to clear slow-moving stock while protecting core pricing.
7. Draft an algorithm for repricing based on competitor buy-it-now price, shipping, and seller rating.
8. Create an email/script to request lower fees or incentives from suppliers based on volume commitments.
9. Explain how to calculate break-even inventory age and propose price actions at each threshold.
10. Produce a checklist to re-evaluate pricing after a change in eBay fee structure or policy.

Listing Titles and Keyword Optimization

1. Generate 12 high-intent title templates for [product] optimized for eBay search and buyer clarity.
2. Produce a keyword map: primary, secondary, and long-tail keywords for [product] with search intent.
3. Create a process to rewrite underperforming titles using eBay search language and buyer problems.
4. Suggest 5 title A/B variants to test CTR and initial search placement on eBay.
5. Build a one-paragraph guideline for title length, punctuation, and prohibited words for [market].
6. Produce 10 title ideas that balance SEO and click-through for a high-competition [category] SKU.
7. Create a weekly audit checklist to track title performance and top ranking keywords.
8. Draft a quick scraper prompt to gather top-50 title variations on eBay for [product].
9. Provide a prioritized update list for titles after new keyword research or competitor shifts.
10. Recommend title strategies for multi-variation listings to ensure discoverability for each variant.

Product Descriptions and Copywriting

1. Write a high-converting product description template for [product] following AIDA and eBay best practices.
2. Create 8 feature-benefit bullets tailored to buyers who care about [key benefit].
3. Produce a problem-solution opening paragraph for [product] to use above the fold in mobile view.
4. Generate a 5-line trust and guarantee section to reduce buyer anxiety and returns.
5. Rewrite an existing bland description into persuasive copy emphasizing differentiation for [product].
6. Create a short FAQ that reduces pre-purchase questions for [product] and improves conversion.
7. Provide a scan-friendly layout plan for descriptions optimized for mobile scrollers.
8. Draft a cross-sell paragraph suggesting complementary products to increase AOV.
9. Build a replaceable template for compliance and required disclosures in [market].
10. Produce customer-review-based bullets using social proof style for inclusion in the description.

Product Photography and Visuals

1. Create a shot list for 8 must-have product images for [product] including angles and contextual lifestyle shots.
2. Provide step-by-step lighting and staging tips for mobile photography to achieve pro-looking photos.
3. Recommend image optimization settings and sizes for eBay mobile and desktop.
4. Generate a checklist to ensure photos comply with eBay image policies and reduce listing suppression.
5. Create a short script for a 10-second product video demo focused on the top buyer concern.
6. Suggest 6 variations of hero images to test for conversion uplift.
7. Produce copy for image overlays that emphasize warranty, free shipping, or bundle deals.
8. Draft a QC checklist to catch misleading images and reduce disputes and returns.
9. Outline an affordable outsourcing brief to send to a photographer or freelancer for [product].
10. Provide techniques to create consistent product backgrounds and color accuracy across SKUs.

Inventory Management and Forecasting

1. Build a 90-day reorder model for [product] using past 12 months’ sales and seasonality multipliers.
2. Create a safety-stock formula for fast-moving SKUs with variable lead times.
3. Outline a weekly inventory review process with key trigger points for reordering and discounting.
4. Generate a plan to consolidate slow-moving SKUs into bundle offers to free up storage.
5. Provide an inventory aging classification and recommended action for each age bracket.
6. Draft a playbook for handling sudden supply disruption for a top-selling SKU.
7. Produce KPI definitions and dashboard metrics to monitor inventory health.
8. Suggest 5 ways to reduce storage fees through rotation, bundling, and marketplace strategies.
9. Create an SOP for receiving and QC checks to minimize returns from fulfillment errors.
10. Recommend an allocation strategy for limited stock across multiple sales channels.

Shipping Strategy and Logistics

1. Design a shipping matrix that optimizes for fastest profit per order by weight and zone.
2. Create a checklist to reduce late shipments and buyer complaints for high-volume weeks.
3. Provide email templates to handle shipping exceptions and set proper buyer expectations.
4. Suggest 7 ways to lower average shipping costs without increasing carrier risk.
5. Draft a return-shipping policy and label instructions that minimize disputes.
6. Generate a plan to test free shipping thresholds to maximize conversion and AOV.
7. Create an SOP for same-day fulfillment during peak promotional campaigns.
8. Produce a carrier selection decision tree based on item size, value, and destination.
9. Recommend packaging standards to reduce damage claims and improve unboxing experience.
10. Outline the steps to set up eBay Global Shipping with quality controls and customs documentation.

Returns Refunds and Dispute Resolution

1. Create a step-by-step response script for a buyer return request that reduces escalation to eBay.
2. Draft a friendly refund policy summary that reduces returned items and encourages exchanges.
3. Produce a dispute escalation checklist to collect evidence and win seller protection cases.
4. Suggest proactive messaging templates to catch issues before a return is opened.
5. Design a returns inspection SOP to recapture resale value and reduce losses.
6. Generate a rebuttal template for unjustified negative feedback tied to returns.
7. Provide a cost-analysis template to decide when to offer refunds vs. replacement.
8. Create customer-facing language to explain restocking fees and reconditioning charges.
9. Recommend a returns-for-credit program to keep customers within your store.
10. Draft a process to use returns data to identify chronic product or supplier issues.

Competition and Market Analysis

1. Build a competitor profile template capturing pricing, shipping, images, and top keywords for 5 rivals.
2. Generate a gap-analysis showing 6 practical ways to differentiate from the top competitor in [niche].
3. Create a watchlist script to alert on competitor price changes and new listings.
4. Produce a SWOT matrix for your top-selling SKU versus the market leader.
5. Suggest 5 quick improvement tests to steal buy box attention from a competitor.
6. Draft a tracking schedule for competitor stockouts and how to act when they occur.
7. Provide a playbook to respond to aggressive price undercutting without a race-to-the-bottom.
8. Create a 30-day counter-campaign plan to reclaim share after a competitor promotion.
9. Recommend metrics to monitor competitor performance beyond price (fulfillment speed, reviews).
10. Outline steps to legally monitor competitor listings and comply with platform rules.

Promotions Sales Events and Coupons

1. Create a promotional calendar for the next 12 months including key eBay events and product matches.
2. Generate five limited-time coupon concepts to increase conversion without eroding margin.
3. Produce a step-by-step plan to prepare inventory, shipping, and listings for a major sale day.
4. Draft messaging templates to announce promotions to past buyers and social audiences.
5. Suggest bundle ideas that increase AOV during promotional windows.
6. Create KPI targets for a flash sale and a post-sale evaluation checklist.
7. Provide rules to test discount depth by segment (new buyers, repeat customers, cart abandoners).
8. Design an uplift experiment to compare coupon vs. sitewide discount performance.
9. Outline a retargeting sequence for shoppers who viewed product but didn’t buy during the sale.
10. Recommend rate-limited coupon deployment tactics to avoid coupon abuse and fraud.

Customer Service and Reputation Management

1. Draft 12 templated responses for common buyer inquiries that reduce time-to-reply and preserve sales.
2. Create a process to convert detractors into repeat buyers using conciliatory offers and follow-up.
3. Produce a feedback-request email sequence that maximizes positive reviews without violating policies.
4. Suggest escalation triage rules for handling VIP customers vs. normal buyers.
5. Generate a quality-response KPI set for CS teams with examples and targets.
6. Draft a public response to a 1-star review that aims to recover the sale and reputation.
7. Provide a training checklist to onboard new CS hires on tone, speed, and policy knowledge.
8. Create an automated message flow for post-purchase check-ins to preempt issues.
9. Recommend a system for logging and analyzing customer complaints to guide product improvements.
10. Outline a containment plan for PR incidents involving product recalls or serious complaints.

Sales Analytics and Growth Metrics

1. Build a dashboard spec with the 12 most important metrics for eBay growth tracking and definitions.
2. Create a 90-day growth experiment plan with three hypotheses, tests, and measurable outcomes.
3. Generate a cohort analysis prompt to measure retention and repeat purchase rates by acquisition source.
4. Provide a method to calculate CAC and LTV for an eBay-focused paid campaign.
5. Draft an attribution model to apportion sales to listing changes, ads, or promotions.
6. Suggest a weekly reporting cadence and a one-page leadership summary template.
7. Create an anomaly-detection checklist to investigate sudden drops or spikes in sales.
8. Produce a profitability by-SKU analysis template to decide scale or discontinue.
9. Recommend growth levers prioritized by ease of change and expected lift.
10. Outline an end-of-quarter review agenda to translate analytics into tactical roadmaps.

International Sales and Cross-Border Selling

1. Generate a country selection framework for expanding [product] cross-border based on demand and fees.
2. Create a customs and HS code checklist to ensure compliant international shipments.
3. Draft clear cross-border listing copy to set expectations for delivery time, taxes, and returns.
4. Provide a pricing model that includes currency conversion, taxes, and local shipping for [region].
5. Suggest 6 localization changes (titles, sizes, images) to improve conversion in [country].
6. Create an import-duty calculator prompt for buyers to reduce unexpected returns.
7. Produce a fulfillment comparison for using eBay Global Shipping vs. self-fulfillment internationally.
8. Outline steps to test a single new market with minimal inventory and acceptable SLA.
9. Recommend dispute-handling practices for cross-border transactions with language barriers.
10. Draft a go/no-go checklist to scale international operations after initial pilot results.

Taxes Legal Compliance and eBay Policies

1. Create a compliance checklist for sales tax, VAT, and marketplace facilitator rules for [country].
2. Draft a policy language block for store terms and seller protections to add to your eBay About page.
3. Produce a stepwise plan to audit listings for IP infringement and takedown risk.
4. Generate a recordkeeping SOP to capture receipts, invoices, and returns for tax reporting.
5. Suggest contract language for private-label deals to protect IP and MOQ terms.
6. Create a response template for intellectual property complaints and documentation to contest false claims.
7. Provide a checklist to ensure listing claims (e.g., “genuine”, “new”) comply with regulations.
8. Outline procedures to implement eBay’s updated policy changes across all active listings.
9. Draft an internal escalation ladder for legal or compliance issues requiring professional counsel.
10. Recommend insurance types and coverage limits appropriate for high-value eBay operations.

Advertising and Sponsored Listings PPC

1. Generate 10 headline and description ad copies for Sponsored Listings for [product] targeting conversion.
2. Create a bidding strategy to maximize ROAS for Sponsored Products across high-converting SKUs.
3. Produce a negative keyword list and match-type plan to reduce wasted spend.
4. Draft a 30-day PPC test plan with budgets, hypotheses, and KPIs to validate ad channels.
5. Recommend attribution windows and reporting metrics to evaluate ad performance on eBay.
6. Create a remarketing audience strategy for visitors who viewed but didn’t buy.
7. Provide a budget allocation template across brand, generic, and competitor-targeted campaigns.
8. Suggest creative refresh cadence and testing ideas to combat ad fatigue.
9. Create bidding rules to increase bids during peak hours and events for best-converting SKUs.
10. Outline steps to scale a winning campaign safely without performance degradation.

Store Branding Policies and About Pages

1. Produce a short, compelling About page for an eBay store focused on trust and specialty in [niche].
2. Create a consistent voice and tone guide for product listings and customer messages.
3. Generate 6 store banner concepts that communicate value propositions and guarantees.
4. Draft store policies (shipping, returns, authenticity) written for clarity and buyer confidence.
5. Produce a store-level FAQ addressing common cross-SKU questions and service expectations.
6. Suggest 5 trust-building elements to place prominently on the storefront.
7. Create a brand story that translates into 3 different listing intros for high-touch items.
8. Recommend a store search and category structure to improve discoverability and navigation.
9. Draft a template for store-wide announcements and promotional banners.
10. Produce a checklist to ensure branding consistency across listings, images, and packaging.

Seasonality Trends and Demand Planning

1. Create a 12-month seasonal demand calendar for [category] with promotional and inventory triggers.
2. Generate 6 product ideas that capitalize on upcoming macro-trends for the next quarter.
3. Draft a ramp-up plan for Q4 with inventory, staffing, and ad budget milestones.
4. Provide a method to detect early seasonality shifts from week-over-week sales data.
5. Suggest markdown timing and discount depth to liquidate seasonal stock without margin collapse.
6. Create an event-based reactivation email series for past buyers aligned to seasonal needs.
7. Produce a scenario plan for unexpected demand spikes and corresponding fulfillment actions.
8. Recommend a content calendar to align listings and store banners with seasonal campaigns.
9. Outline steps to localize seasonal offers for international markets with different peak dates.
10. Build a post-season analysis template to capture lessons and improve next-year forecasting.

Automation Tools and Scaling Operations

1. Recommend automation rules to handle relisting, repricing, and low-stock alerts for scale.
2. Create an SOP for onboarding and configuring a multichannel management tool for eBay.
3. Generate a prioritized list of tasks to automate first with expected time savings.
4. Draft macros and canned replies for customer service to maintain high response quality at scale.
5. Provide vendor selection criteria for fulfillment partners and 3 negotiation talking points.
6. Create a scaling checklist for moving from part-time to full-time eBay selling.
7. Produce a risk matrix for automation failures and fallback manual steps.
8. Suggest metrics to monitor after automation to ensure quality doesn’t decline.
9. Draft a rollout plan to implement automation in waves across categories and SKUs.
10. Recommend retention and training practices for remote fulfillment or customer service teams.

Bundles Variations and Product Assortment

1. Generate 12 bundle ideas for [product] that increase perceived value and margin.
2. Create a variation strategy to avoid listing cannibalization while maximizing discoverability.
3. Produce a profitability calculator for bundles including combined shipping and discount.
4. Draft copy and image brief for bundle listings emphasizing savings and complementary use.
5. Suggest SKU-level inventory rules for bundles to prevent overselling components.
6. Recommend A/B tests to compare single-SKU vs. bundle performance over 30 days.
7. Create a seasonal assortment plan that rotates bundles to maintain freshness.
8. Produce guidelines for when to retire variations and how to migrate to new SKUs.
9. Outline a bundling promotion plan targeting slow-moving items paired with best-sellers.
10. Provide an SOP for splitting bundled returns and handling partial refunds.