The best way to get your name out there is to share your knowledge and expertise with other members. Being known as an expert in a particular category can help attract buyers and sellers to your listings.

Where to post or publish

Here’s how you can build your reputation on various boards in the eBay Community:

• On your My World page, show other members that you’re an expert in a particular area. As an eBay member, you’ll automatically receive a My World page.

• Write guides about individual items and about your area of interest. Remember, the more reviews you write, the higher your ranking as a reviewer.

• Participate in the Answer Centre. Respond to questions about a topic, and add your comments to responses from others

• In Discussion Boards, start or join a discussion thread about your topic area.

Tips for building your reputation

• Spell check everything you write. Spelling errors can distract from your credibility. To check the spelling in your post, click the ABC icon in the posting form.

• Remember, the Community will be reading and commenting on what you say. Make sure what you’re saying is accurate because someone in the Community may point out any mistakes.

• Getting known as an expert in a particular category can help you attract buyers and sellers to your listings. Depending on where you’re posting, incorporate a link to your eBay Store into your text or include it in a signature so members can view and buy your items while they’re thinking about you.

• Write in a friendly manner, especially when you’re correcting misinformation.