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Please Note: Credit Links are NOT to be removed for ANY reason from any of our templates, websets, etc.

There are multiple ways to modify our Auction Templates for your specific auctions. These are instructions for using standard text editors such as Wordpad, Word, Notepad, etc. There is another method known as Tagbot that is very easy to use for those unfamiliar with HTML that is basically “Fill In The Blank” and simplifies the process for those uncomfortable with working directly in the template. These instructions for editing, however are Very Easy and you should not have any problems if you follow the instructions carefully, step by step. Tagbot Instructions will be available shortly here.

You will need an image host for your images. If you do not have an image host, we suggest you set up a free account at http://www.photobucket.com. Most customers provide us with temporary access to their image host. We then upload the template images for them and insert the code into their template.

An alternate method is for us to insert “dummy” code into your template, and provide you with the images. You then upload the images to your image host yourself, and manually insert the code into the template. This method is only recommended for those with HTML experience.

Another alternate method is for us to provide you with the images. You then upload them to your server, and return to us a list of all of the image url’s.

Easiest and most efficient is method one allowing us to upload them, however we are happy to work with you in any of the methods detailed above.

We prefer to allow our customers to host their own template images so they have more control over their content. If we host all of our client’s images, first it takes up a great deal of space on our server. Secondly, if we have a server outage, change servers, etc., issues could arise with non-functioning images. It is simply more practical and reliable for each client to have control over their own images.

Click here for complete instructions on uploading the files and obtaining the image links. We are happy to do this for you at no charge if you provide us temporary access to your image host account.

Once that is done, the template code is completed so that you can begin creating your auction.

First you must upload your product images to your image host. Directions for uploading your product images to photobucket can be found here.

We will email your template to you in the form of a rich text file (.rtf). The document may be opened in most word processing programs.

BEFORE EDITING the template in any way, save a copy of it on your hard drive, maybe even make a backup copy on CD or DVD. Always keep a copy of the original file we send. Copy it and rename it to an alternate name such as work copy or edit copy. Then you can always refer back to the original in case of problems.

When you open the file do not be overwhelmed by the code. This is much simpler than it may first appear.

The first area to edit is just under the header graphics. Scroll down until you see the text:

This is where your auction title goes

The text appears in red in your template, however it will NOT appear in red when it displays in Ebay. This is where you will enter your Auction Title. Just type over the existing text with your information. Your information will not appear in red when your template displays, so do not worry about that.

The next area to edit is where you see the text:

Paste Your Product Image HTML Code Here This is where you will enter the html image code to your product image(s). If you have more than one image, you will separate the html with a <br><br> in between.

Instructions for obtaining HTML image code for your product images is located here. If you are using photobucket for your image hosting, you would first upload your product images to photobucket. This is a screenshot of the image after uploading to Photobucket:

You want to copy the area from the HTML Code box for insertion into your template. This is important to select the code from the correct box (HTML CODE box) for your template to function properly.

Simply “click” in the box, the code will automatically be copied onto your clipboard. Return to your template, highlight Paste Your Product Image HTML Code Here and paste in the new code. If you have only one product image, you have completed this portion of template editing. If you wish to add another product image, simply enter <br><br> after the first image, and add your next image. And so on until all of your images are loaded into the template.

There are four more text areas to be edited, and a scrolling marquee. Scroll to this area:

Note: (your text will not appear red when template displays)

Replace With Description Text (replace this text with your own description text)

Same for the following areas:

Replace With Your Payment Text
Replace With Your Shipping Text
Replace With Your Terms and/or Returns Text

Now on to the Marquee. Scroll to the area:

Thanks for shopping with us!

If you wish to have the marquee removed altogether, please contact us and we’ll be happy to do so. You can simply remove the marquee text to leave it blank. Otherwise, simply replace the marquee scrolling text with your own. Thanks for shopping with us! (replace this with your own text if you wish).

You may cut and paste your text into www.practiceboard.com and click the view html button as shown in the example below:

If something does not look right, review the instructions and your steps thoroughly. If you continue to have problems, insert your code into the www.practiceboard.com as shown above, and click view html.







A link will appear that you can send to us for troubleshooting your template. We’ll try to respond as quickly as possible, but cannot guarantee an immediate response. The link is only valid for a temporary time period.

Now that your template is ready and customized for your auction, we are ready to upload it to Ebay! Go to ebay.com and access the Sell tab as shown below:

You will want to select Customize Your Listing and then the box that says “start selling.”







Enter the standard information that is requested. At the area “Describe the item you are selling”







Select the HTML tab. Copy and paste your HTML Auction Template Code into the box. You MUST paste the code into the HTML area while HTML Tab is selected.

Continue on with the entries for the Sell Your Item Form. Once you have completed the task, always visit the auction to check once again for any errors, omissions, or problems. Great Job!

Please Note: Credit Links are NOT to be removed for any reason.

To create a new auction, either start once again with the original template and follow these instructions again, or simply edit your previous entries. Remember to keep an original copy of your template as a backup. Thanks for visiting with us at Penney Layne Graphics!