posting every day or all at once

[Former_Member]

So which is better: posting every day or all at once?
All my items are one of a kind and I often make one or more a day.
I don't always get pictures taken and post the items on my shop so I end up with several that need posted.
My question is: is it better to post them all as soon as possible or post 1 or 2 a day every day to keep my shop activity regular?
I can imagine reasons why either way might be better but I would like to know what others think... especially those in the know.

[Former_Member]

I've tried it both ways and haven't noticed a difference. It seems smarter to me to get new items up there ASAP so they can be found in more searches.

[Former_Member]

In my opinion....there is tons of members on this team. I would say do one or 2 day and that puts your thumbnail photo on the discussion page right up front....at least for a little while. I feel more people will come back each day to see what you have, rather than all at once. Once someone else does the same, then your little photo takes a back seat when there is this many members.

If it was a waaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyy smaller team, then all at once would be fine. Theres lots of people here and your items end up on page 10 before you know it, so I'd say post daily. Just my view on it is all.

[Former_Member]

I've tried both ways. I like listing a few things every day or so. It is much easier to manage (I don't spend as much time at the computer) and I keep my shop active. I can also post to my social media outlets the newest listings more frequently.

If I listed all the items at once I forget which ones to link to Pinterest, FB, Wanelo, etc. And my followers are overwhelmed.

[Former_Member]

Kathy: wait what?

OP, I post all at once. I haven't noticed that it makes a difference. I think the biggest thing is the number of items you have and how good your SEO is. If you post every day but have suckish SEO, you probably still aren't going to be seen.

[bapsicrafts]

i list every other day.
when i list something new i make it known on my blog, twitter, tumblr, and facebook page. it makes sense to space out my listings so each piece gets their own chance at individual attention.

[Former_Member]

Thanks for your insights.
To clarify: I was talking about posting items for sale in my shop, not posting on this board.

[Former_Member]

I think it's better to spread out when you list items ~ although I get so excited about my new items that I literally can't wait to post them sometimes :)

[WilliamsGiftshop]

Try to compromize: post a small group of items once or twice a week.

[Former_Member]

I'd say spread it out. You don't want to run the risk of having half your inventory "expire" in one day!!

[Former_Member]

thanks everyone!
I am leaning toward spreading them out
I probably wont only post 1 a day or even post every day but maybe every 2 or 3 days post 1 to 3 items
more often when I need to catch up
less often and fewer when I'm in a productivity slump.

[MyLittleBlueShop]

Hi,

I noticed an increase in views/sales when I started listing two items a day - one in the morning and one in the afternoon. I am trying to get organized (very hard for me). I assign one day a week to take photos and list. I save all the listings in "Draft" and then I release two a day as mentioned above. It has worked very well for me. I really noticed my shop picked up when I started doing this.

Good luck to you!

[TheSalvagedEdge]

Spread it out. I agree, I hate having to renew about a ton of items all at once because they expire.
I post a couple every other day or more often if I get the chance.

[BallardHandmade]

Loving all these great opinions! I've wondered the same question, thanks for asking the question Melva!