After signing up as a seller or beginning your first listing, your store is set up and ready for personalisation. This is your opportunity to shape your brand and engage potential customers.
Update Your Store Name
Select a name that resonates with your brand and represents your resources. Consider:
- Uniqueness: Your store name must be distinct and not already in use by another seller.
- Non-Misleading: Avoid names that could be confused with other users or those protected by trademark laws.
- Format: Use only letters and/or numbers; special characters are not permitted.
The store name becomes part of your unique web address (URL) on TeachBuySell.
Share Your Store Link
Boost resource promotion by sharing your store's unique URL with your network. Your store link is easy to share -- just click the icon to copy it and spread the word about your teaching resources.
Add Your Banner Pictures
Market your work by adding banner images that grab the attention of your store's visitors.
How to add a banner image:
- Select the Store Front menu on the left-hand side in Seller Portal.
- Scroll down to the Banner pictures section.
- Either click the Add more photos box or drag and drop your images from your device.
- Select the Save button at the top-right.
Image Specifications: Your marketing banner image should be 1520 x 350 pixels and less than 10MB for best display.
Add Your Experience
The fields in the 'Your experience' section are required. Complete this section with concise details about your teaching experience, area of specialisation, curriculum focus, and location.
How to add your experience:
- Select the Store Front menu on the left-hand side in Seller Portal.
- Scroll down to the Your experience section.
- Add experience to all 4 fields.
- Select the Save button at the top-right.
- To view how it looks in your store front, select the View store button.
The details you provide will be displayed in your store front within the 'Meet the resource creator' card. Keep your information direct and to the point, as this section offers buyers a quick snapshot of your expertise.
Feature Your Listings
On TeachBuySell, you have the opportunity to highlight specific resources by featuring up to four of your listings. This is a powerful way to draw attention to your best resources, whether they're single items or bundles.
How to feature your listings:
- Select the Store Front menu on the left-hand side in Seller Portal.
- Scroll down to the Featured listings section.
- Select the Add more button.
- Tick the listing(s) you want to add.
- Select the Add resources button.
- Select the Save button at the top-right.
- To view how it looks in your store front, select the View store button.
Manage Custom Categories
Custom categories let you move beyond standard options like 'Subjects' and 'Year Levels'. Create unique categories tailored to your resources, such as 'Back to School', 'NAIDOC Week', or 'Australia Day Activities'. This personalises your store and simplifies navigation for buyers.
How to create custom categories:
- Select the Store Front menu on the left-hand side in Seller Portal.
- Scroll down to the Custom categories section.
- Select the Add category button.
- Enter your custom category.
- Select the Add button.
How to add listings to a custom category:
- Expand the custom category by clicking on it.
- Select the Add listings button.
- Tick the listing(s) you want to add.
- Select the Add resources button.
- Select the Save button at the top-right.
- To view how it looks in your store front, select the View store button.
Providing Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Help your buyers by providing answers to frequently asked questions about your resources. This enhances their shopping experience and can lead to more informed purchases.
How to create FAQs:
- Select the Store Front menu on the left-hand side in Seller Portal.
- Scroll down to the Frequently asked questions section.
- Select the Add FAQ button.
- Enter the question in the Question field.
- Enter the answer in the Answer field.
- Select the Add button.
- Select the Save button at the top-right.
- To view how it looks in your store front, select the View store button.
How to delete FAQs:
- Select the Store Front menu on the left-hand side in Seller Portal.
- Scroll down to the Frequently asked questions section.
- Select the Delete link in the row of your FAQ.
Top Takeaway
Personalising your TeachBuySell store showcases your brand's character and the unique resources you offer, making it key to attracting and engaging buyers.