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How to Write a Search-Friendly eBay Title Without Keyword Stuffing

By The Garage Sail team··2 min read

What eBay's title is

80 characters that must match what a buyer types. The best titles read like a specific product description: brand, model, size, colorway, condition, key features.

The formula

Brand + Model + Line + Size + Colorway + One Condition Word.

Example: Nike Air Max 90 EM Engineered Mesh — Men's 11 Black Orange Blue — Used.

What breaks titles

  • Filler words (BEST, TOP, WOW).
  • Symbols and emoji.
  • Comma-separated synonyms.
  • Repeating the brand three times.

When to use extra characters

Add one high-value keyword — Deadstock, New with tags, Vintage, Sealed. Search-worthy and buyer-relevant.

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