Listing issues: No enough images
Providing multiple images in your Etsy listings allows buyers to thoroughly examine your products, leading to increased trust and higher conversion rates. Listings with insufficient images may leave buyers with unanswered questions, causing them to look elsewhere.
What Etsy recommends
Etsy recommends utilizing all 10 images for your listings. E-commerce best practices say that you should at least have 5 images. This makes it easier for the buyer to make the purchase decision as it gives your listing enough opportunities to answer their doubts or questions about the product.
Etsy allows sellers to upload up to 10 photos per listing. As recommended in the Etsy Seller Handbook:
"Many successful listings have at least five photos, each providing shoppers with additional information about the product."
This variety helps buyers make informed purchasing decisions.
As an example, a seller offering handmade scarves could include images that:
- Display the scarf flat to show the full pattern.
- Show the scarf draped on a mannequin or model.
- Highlight close-up details of the fabric and stitching.
- Depict the scarf in different styling options.
- Show available color variations.
This more comprehensive set of images provides buyers with a complete understanding of the product.
Do’s & Don’ts
Do:
- Utilize all available image slots to showcase your product from various angles.
- Include close-up shots to highlight details and craftsmanship.
- Use lifestyle images to demonstrate the product’s use or scale.
Don’t:
- Rely on a single image to represent your product.
- Use repetitive images that don’t provide additional information.
- Skip close-ups or detail shots, leaving buyers unsure about the product's quality.
How can Listadum help
Listadum automatically detects when your listing lacks sufficient images as part of the listing’s completion score.
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