I took a look at the Buildanichestore .com using Bans.

I tried and tested out some of the current customer Ban sites that were listed on the software seller’s page. I looked at the source code to see what metatag keywords were being used for a given Bans website.

I tested some of the key words out of the few sites listed using Google as the search engine. I admit, I’m not a expert on web site creation, but I’m takeing classes and learning, but this is what I learned.

Unless the eBay niche catagory is super specific, a person’s Bans web site doesn’t even show on the first or second page of Google in a search. I grant, it’s impossible for all sites to show on Google’s first or second page.

So, this begs the question. Does it take more than just using metatag keywords in order to get a Bans web site to show up on Google’s first page of search results? I anticipate there is, but I just know it yet.

To a related subject, Instant Website Empire. Does one have to know how to really promote a web site to search engines in order to have this type of deal to work for a person? I would guess yes, but again no authority on the subject.

To those people who live outside the US, there are many people who would love to import items from other countries. If you set up small lots on eBay of various handmade products from your country, others would buy them.

Thanks, Judy

Ishtiaq,
if you don’t mind my commenting, how about selling something on eBay or Amazon that is unique to where you are located in the world? Maybe artwork, postcards, etc. The artwork doesn’t have to be big and bulky, perhaps something that is small and easy to ship. Basically things that would not be easy to come by say in the US? It may take some trial and error initially so don’t invest too heavily financially in the beginning but hopefully you will hit on something that at least a subset of want but for which the supply is low and that could become your niche. Think of activities, pastimes, hobbies, etc that may be unique to your part of the world… it may take some time and brainstorming but I bet you will eventually come up with something. Well, these are just my thoughts. I hope something pans out for you!

You make a great point. I’ll do my best to keep that in mind, and I’ll also devote more efforts to the non-USA readers.

Also, if any other readers have suggestions for international selling, please feel free to comment.

Steve