Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an AuctionLink?
- Why do I need the service?
- Does AuctionLink work for eBay Canada, UK or other international eBay sites?
- What kind of names can I register?
- Are the URL's case sensitive?
- Will you have access to my auctions?
- How do I add a link to my Blog?
- How do I add a link to my e-mails?
- What's a ".to" domain name?
Q: What is an AuctionLink?
A: An AuctionLink is a short web address that provides potential bidders an up-to-date link to your eBay current auctions.Q: Why do I need the service?
A: Several reasons actually... Repeat customers are the best customers. Your customers need an easy way to remember you and simple way to find YOUR auctions. When you give them a short and snappy web address that automatically links to all of your current auctions...you get more repeat customers.
If you intend to advertise your auction, AuctionLink.to/you is more punchy and easy to remember than any other URL. That means your promotional campaigns will be more effective and you will increase your exposure on the Web.Finally, AuctionLink can help your "Listing Performance Score," a factor eBay uses to determine your listing's position in the Best Match search results.
Q: Does AuctionLink work for eBay Canada, UK or other international eBay sites?
A: Yes. AuctionLink currently works with listings on the US site (ebay.com), the Canadian site (ebay.ca), the Australian site (ebay.com.au) and the UK site (ebay.co.uk).Q: What kind of names can I register?
A: The name should be your eBay username.Q: Are the URL's case sensitive?
A: Although they used to be, AuctionLink has been improved and URL's are no longer case-sensitive.Q: Will you have access to my auctions?
A: No. We don't require access to your listings. The only thing we need to know is your eBay user name.Q: How do I add a link to my Blog?
A: You can add a link to any web page by adding this code (Replace "your_eBay_ID" with your actual eBay ID):<b>Click here to see and bid on my auctions</b>:
<a href="http://auctionlink.to/your_eBay_ID" target="_new">www.AuctionLink.to/your_eBay_ID</a>.Q: How can I add a link to my e-mails?
A: Most e-mail programs will make any web address that begins with http:// a clickable link. Simply add the following lines after your signature in each e-mail you send:
Click here to see my current auctions -->
http://www.AuctionLink.to/Your_eBay_IDQ: What's a .to domain name?
A: The .to domain is the top level domain (TLD) of the Royal Kingdom of Tonga. The South Pacific island Kingdom of Tonga is located in Western Polynesia. Its nearest neighbor is Fiji to the west and the Samoas to the north. One important note is that the .to domain name servers and AuctionLink's servers are all located in the United States and will not slow your access down. AuctionLink.to is American owned and operated.