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 

See something you like in my closet? Comment that you read my blog and I will give you at least 25% off your item or bundle. 

Why I engage in my Poshmark app several times a day!

It is simple, really.  Algorithms.  

Poshmark’s algorithm is designed to match buyers with the items they may like.  It uses keywords to find listings that shoppers are looking for. (I do not like ending with a preposition)  It is important to be clear in your listing and use keywords which help the algorithm understand what you’re selling.

Just calling an item a cute dress does not cut it.  Make sure to include the brand, color, size and as many words as you can to describe the item. You have 80 characters available, so use them!

Which one of these descriptions will get matched to buyers better?

LC Lauren Conrad faux suede pink jacket size Medium. Long sleeve Button front 

Or,

Nice pink jacket

Fairly obvious, yes?

The algorithm also promotes active sellers.. So, share often and answer questions quickly. If you want your stuff to be seen more, try to be on the app every day. (https://selleraider.com/poshmark-algorithm/ )

This morning, I woke up in time to see American Madison Keys win the Aussie Open Semi final.  What a match!  It was over two hours. She won in the third set tie-break!

I shared all 600+ items in my closet several times while I watched the match and held my dog Nipper in my lap.  An aside- Nipper thinks she is a lap dog but she is medium sized but likes to stay closr to me especially in the morning.

I also went through all bundles and made new offers on those I could.  After a month or so, expired bundles are available again to make new offers  Don't ask why or how, I simply accept that they are. Plus, some bundles may have items that have sold since they were created.  If you remove the sld items, then you can make a new offer on the bundle.

I find it easiest to go to my closet and click the bundle icon.  Then, go through all those for sale.  It will either say "Unable to make an offer" or it allows a new offer. I do this about once a month and whatever is available, I make an offer.

Bottom line- I do not spend precious time tryng to figure out the algorithm and how to hack it, I just engage as much as possible every day by doing some or all of the following:

1. Share

2. Follow

3. List

4. Update offers

5. Run a silent show

6. Message buyers

7. Welcome new Poshers

8. Check out other Poshers' shows

9. Add to stories (I use Canva to create these)

10.  Check progress

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

See something you like in my closet? Comment that you read my blog and I will give you at least 25% off your item or bundle. 

 How Poshmark keeps me busy! Daily basis:

I absolutely enjoy every aspect of "doing" Poshmark.

I do not have all the fancy equipment nor the space in my house to set it all up.  However, I manage to sell a few things every week and have more fun than a little bit!

The initial set up was so easy.  Just follow the directions and all you need is your Smartphone.  If you check out my closet, (https://poshmark.com/closet/leprof_74)

you will see the evolution from my humble beginnings to much better listings now.  I relied on several Poshers' YouTube videos on how to do whatever before I dove in and set up my account. That helped tremendously.

What I do on a daily basis:

First thing I do is look to see if anything sold while I was sleeping! It's always fun to see the email notification saying "Congratulations. So-n-so purchased....."

I share my closet items three times a day, at least.  I share other people's items too because they in turn will share mine, I hope. 

I am in two groups where the hostess chooses a few closets to feature on a daily basis.  I share several items from each of those featured closets and follow any of their followers.  Sometimes, I am featured and all those in the group share 10-15 items from my closet.

Sharing and following are the two best things to do everyday.  The more you share of others' the more of yours get shared.  The more you follow, the more will follow you. Since it is on your phone, you can share and follow anywhere!  Do it while:

waiting for an appointment

waiting for your friend to show up for lunch.  

watching TV

riding (not driving) on a trip

listening to music

pretending to be engaged in a meeting

or, while your significant other is going on and on and you're not really listening! 

Sharing your closet and sharing and following others helps to keep your closet fresh and seen.

Next, I check to see if anyone has liked any item in my closet.  If so, I send an offer on that item.  If they have created a bundle, same thing, I send an offer. 

Finally, on a daily basis, I either add a few listings or take an existing listing and create a new one of the same item.  That sounds a bit confusing.  It really isn't.  

Adding listings keeps your closet fresh and tops in the algorithm.  If you don't have new items to add, you can take an existing listing, make a copy, delete the original, and list the copy.  Just make sure it is not already in an active offer to a potential buyer.

I can honestly say that when I add new items or create a new one from a copy, I get more likes or even offers on my closet listings.

How much time does this take?  No more than washing the dishes or doing a few loads of laundry! 

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