While this page has enough simple instructions for you to use Ad-Maker©, more complete instructions are available on the Ad-Maker© Help page. We suggest you start by printing out the Ad-Maker© Help page so you'll have all of the information handy as you use Ad-Maker©.
To create your own eBay® ad now, just follow the instructions given in the form below, completing each step in order.
Step 1: Enter A Title For Your Auction Item
Enter a title for your item in the text box below. It will be inserted in your ad as a banner headline over your item's picture (if any) and description. The title will also be used as the subject for EMails sent if the user clicks on the EMail link embedded in your ad so you'll know which item they're asking about.
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Step 2: Auction Item Picture Information
If you have a picture of your item (and you know you should for most items), check the box below and be sure to enter the URL (for example, "http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/rainborick/myfile.gif") for the file that holds the picture. When you check this box, Ad-Maker© will automatically insert the picture alongside the description of the item.
Check this box if you want to put a picture in this ad
Enter the URL for the graphic file that shows
the picture of this item
To speed things up, you can use a file from your hard disk in order to preview your ad. Just check the box below and enter the complete pathname to the file on your computer (for example "c:/folder/filename.gif").
Check this box to use a file on your computer's hard disk for Previewing
Enter the NAME OF THE FILE ON YOUR HARD DISK
Include all folder names, as in "c:/myfiles/subfolder/mypict.gif"
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Step 3: Enter Your Auction Item's Description
Describe the item you are putting up for auction. Include helpful details like age, size, and model number. You will also have an opportunity to display some details in Step 4, but this is where most bidders will look first. You can insert your own HTML code in the description to enhance your ad.
Enter a DESCRIPTION FOR YOUR ITEM in this box
select a FONT FOR THE DESCRIPTION
select a COLOR FOR THE DESCRIPTION's text
select a BACKGROUND COLOR FOR THE PICTURE & DESCRIPTION
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Step 4: Auction Item and Transaction Details
This is where you enter details about the item in this auction ad and the transaction with the winning bidder. Describe the condition of the item(s) in your ad and set payment terms and methods.
Click here to include a Description Details list in your ad
Click here to include a Payment and Shipping Info. Details list in your ad
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Step 5: Enter Your EMail Address
This is where you enter your EMail address. It will let potential bidders contact you with questions about your auction item and also allows them to see any other items you have up for auction.
Check this box if you want to use one of these Mailbox Icons in your ad
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Step 6: Information About Your Other Auctions
If you will have more than one item up for sale when you submit this one, checking this box will create a "Click Here" link in your ad that will let bidders see all of the items you currently have up for auction on eBay®.
Check this box to create a link to view your other auctions
Select a COLOR FOR THE AUCTIONS LINK CELL BACKGROUND
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Step 7: Preview Your Ad
Start by pressing the "Preview Ad" button below, which will draw your ad in a pop-up window, showing what your ad will look like on eBay®. Be sure to press the button at the bottom of the page to close the Preview window.
Do You Need To Make Any Changes? Click On The Part of your Ad You Want To Change
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Step 8: Create The HTML For Your Ad
When you've completed the form and like the results shown in the Preview Window, just press the "Make My Ad!" button below. The (optional) pop-up window and the HTML Box below will contain the HTML code for your ad. Just copy and paste the HTML code into a text file using whatever editor you prefer. The "Reset" button will clear the entire form and let you start over. However, you might find it easier to just leave the form filled out and only make the changes you need to show new items.
Check This Box to Use a Pop-up Window For Your Ad's HTML
NOTICE: By pressing the "I Agree - Make My Ad" button, in exchange for the free use of this version of Ad-Maker©, you agree not to remove the link to Ad-Maker© from your auction ads and to hold Rainbo Animation Art harmless for any problems or liabilities arising from your use of this product or any of the links on this site.
HTML Box: The HTML for your ad will appear here when you press the button.
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