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eBay title tips: making the most of 80 characters

eBay titles are limited to 80 characters. Learn the keyword order buyers search, what to cut, and see before/after title examples.

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Why the title matters on eBay

eBay search matches buyer queries against your title and item specifics. Words that are not in the title are much harder to be found by, so every one of the 80 characters should be something a buyer might type.

A keyword order that works

  • Brand
  • Model or product line
  • Item type
  • Key specs: size, colour, material, capacity
  • Condition or notable detail (e.g. 'New with tags', 'Boxed')

Before and after

Before: L@@K!! Amazing Nike shoes great condition WOW
After:  Nike Air Max 90 Mens Trainers UK 9 White Grey Leather Running Shoes Boxed

What to cut

  • Filler like 'L@@K', 'WOW', 'Amazing', 'Rare' (unless genuinely rare)
  • Punctuation and repeated words
  • Words that describe your shop rather than the item

Do not forget item specifics

Item specifics (brand, size, colour, etc.) power eBay's filters. Fill them in even if the same words are already in the title.

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FAQ

What is the eBay title character limit?

eBay listing titles can be up to 80 characters.

Should I use all 80 characters on eBay?

Usually yes, as long as every word is a relevant search term. Do not pad with filler.

Does capitalisation matter in eBay titles?

Search is not case-sensitive. Use normal title case for readability rather than all caps.

Can I generate eBay titles with AI?

Yes. ListSnap AI builds an eBay title up to 80 characters from a photo in brand-first order.

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