Creating Your Web Pages

Options for setting up a Web site

• Traditional Web site
• Design it yourself 
• Microsoft Word / PowerPoint / Other software
• Online Templates
• Have someone design it for you
• Selling online
• Auction Sites (eBay)
• Online Storefronts (comprehensive Web site / e-commerce solution)

Auction Sites

• If you are only selling 5-10 items, auctions are a good choice!
• Participants bid for products and services over the Internet.
• eBay, the world's largest online auction site, is a great example of online auctioning.
• Allows you to place your item up for bid
• You provide pictures / description (need a digital camera!)
• People from all over the world can bid
• When it sells, you ship it and pay a small fee to eBay (4-5%)

Online Auctions Mexican & Spanish Art: eBay Stores

Online Auctions Mexican Antiques on eBay

Selling Items on eBay

• What does it cost to sell on eBay?
• eBay charges fees to list and sell your item on their site. The cost depends on total of fees calculated based on…
• Starting price
• Selling price
• Selling format
• Optional listing upgrades
• Items can be listed for as little as $0.20
• eBay will keep between 1.5% and 5.25% of the final price

Selling Items on eBay

• How do you get paid?
• Most people use PayPal
• Lets you accept credit cards, bank transfers, debit cards from customers
• No monthly, startup, or cancellation fees
• No need for your customers to have a PayPal account
• PayPal’s commission is 4.9% + $0.30
• Deposited immediately to your PayPal account
• Easy to withdraw / transfer
• Item can then be shipped
• Sign-up takes only 5 minutes!