What is happening on Poshmark? What's it mean for me?
More changes on Poshmark! Once again, no need to panic.
Poshmark, I believe, is trying to help everyone have a chance to get their items seen at a fair rate when those using bots are sharing vastly faster than I can.
First, they changed the following feed with a "For you feed" that has shown it is easier for your items to be seen. If buyers may see my items better, then bring it on! This may open it up to more than "My Followers".
Second, starting November 3rd, the banner at the top of my closet will show items sold, last active time, and average ship time. I really like this change because who cares about how many followers I have or how many shares I have made. But, my buyers will be able to see that I am a fast shipper and that I am active regularly. This, hopefully, will build trust with buyers. They can be confident I am available to answer any questions (active) and that they will receive their purchase in a timely fashion.
Here's what Poshmark suggested to increase visibility of my closet and items.
1. Keep titles simple. Eliminate the "stuffing" in the title. I have a lot of work to do on this because before it was encouraged to use as many words as possible. But, now brand, size and condition conceivably will do the trick.
2. Continue to write detailed descriptions and good photos.
3. Log in regularly. No problem for me. I check many, many times a day.
4. List new items. Again, not a problem. I have plenty to get listed and can always update items that are over 60 or 90 days old. Plus, I need to pare down the titles.
5. Respond quickly to shoppers and offers. Use the tools Offer to Likers and Price Drops.
"Active, responsive closets are prioritized in Discovery" This is really good to know. Now, my hard work in being active on the app often will be rewarded by my items getting seen or easily found.
Sharing and following count toward being active. It's important to continue doing it but sharing others items and them sharing yours will not help promote the items but will keep you active and supporting the community. My opinion, it can't hurt!
Sharing my own has always and still is very important. I try to share at least three times a day. It will refresh my listings and they will show in the Just shared search.
Once again, no panic. Adjust and accept and all will go well.
Just keep on keeping on.
I still find Poshmark to be easy to do and it provides a way for me to keep busy, feel like I am doing something useful, and provides a lot of fun for me from sourcing to sale.
Want to join Poshmark?
It's easy. I recommend downloading the app and it will lead you through the steps. Be sure to use this code to receive $10 of your first purchase:
LEPROF_74
My closet: https://poshmark.com/closet/leprof_74?sort_by=added_desc&all_size=true&my_size=false
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