The Big Picture with eBay Thumbnail Images

When you use thumbnail images in your eBay listing, you need to include the HTML coding that links each thumbnail to an alternative image. Using HTML, you can set up this link to allow your customers to click the thumbnail image and display a larger version of the picture, whether in the current window or in a new window. If the image opens in a new window, be sure to provide instructions on how to close the window and return to your listing (many such temporary windows include a Close button).

When you make a thumbnail image into a link, your customers’ cursors will change when passing over the thumbnail, indicating that they can click it. But don’t assume that they'll notice this nifty feature. In your listing text, be sure to include a message that the image is clickable; mention it more than once if necessary. You want to make it easy for your customers.