Change to how number of views for listings is displayed
Hi, Ebay has changed how the number of views per listing is shown. Previously it showed a total history for number of views but now it only shows for the last 30 days. I personally find the number of views for last 30 days almost meaningless. I would like it to be at least 90 days or even 12 months. I actually preferred the total views for full time of the listing.
Yes I can go to see a graph which shows the history BUT I cant get it shown on my active listings summary page which is where it is most user friendly and lets me reduce prices on items which have had many many views.
Apparently the number fo views was being skewed by bot hits but these could have been removed from history and the number reset OR the seller should be allowed to show either 30 day listing or full history on their summary page. An unneccesary change which is not for the better
padraicpaul91
·4 years agoI am not so concerned about restricting item views to 30 days. My perception of sales is that most buying decisions are immediate rather than the item being placed on a watch list, with the buyer purchasing later.
The number of views, now, indicate the level of current interest, which is of more importance to me. The number of historical views is interesting but that is all. I have had items attract many hundreds of views without selling. But when I end and relist, usually after three months, a sizeable number sell quickly. That is due, I think, to where the item ranks on the default search, best match, which favours new listings.
BTW, I still have some items with large numbers of recent views, out of proportion compared to other listings. Bots are still working.
bhbonanza3
·2 years agoOne item at 9am indicated 79 views, increasing steadily since yesterday. When checked again at midday, out of curiosity, it says 69 views. I have researched but can't find a sensible reason. Hey, so long as it sells, that is the main thing, but one does like to know how things are calculated. Tks