Lots of views no sales.

Lots of exciting view stats. I believe them to be “bots” and not actual people. If they were real people how could I not sale one item? Also the chat is on and I have never received any messages on it. It would seem to me that one person out of the bunch would have at least chatted a line. Could someone explain this to me as I believe the views are not people traffic at all. “Bots can’t buy” but they can travel so that’s my personal answer. Thanks so much for any help that anybody could enlighten me on this. Have a great week and best of sales in your shops.

asked about 8 years ago

4 Comments

ccmom says: February 06, 2017

have gotten over 2500 views a week…doesn’t mean I will get a sale…then I have gotten 10 views and gotten 10 sales…it just depends on the viewer and if the viewer is a buyer…

Irene0526 says: February 07, 2017

Same here. Mostly bots I believe. Like you I wonder out of so many views one person doesn’t buy?

FrogAndBearCreations says: February 08, 2017

are you doing any self promoting on social media? that helps with getting sales

Jonuns_Collectibles_ says: February 08, 2017

I can relate. Lots of views, but no sales even tho I use Twitter, Facebook, Google+. and Pinterest.

4 Answers

I cannot speak about the bots as it has been a while since I was on here up until recently. But I can give my experience on the chat box from when I was on here for 6 years prior to this. Not many viewers (other than sellers) comment in the chat box at all (again, my own experience). In all the sales that I had on Bonanza, I may have had only a handful of people post in my chat box. I’m not sure why other than that people are not used to a site having a chat box….it’s the only thing I can think of that makes sense.

Sharon

answered about 8 years ago

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designsoffaithandjoy says: February 06, 2017

Makes sense to me. I just thought that maybe someone would ask a question about the items? Thanks

EmpressDepot says: February 07, 2017

I know, I agree with you.

FrogAndBearCreations says: February 08, 2017

are you doing any self promoting on social media? that helps with getting sales

designsoffaithandjoy says: February 08, 2017

Yes I am having that done for me plus I do it myself on a daily basis. Lots of views but I believe that its the “bots” or just . I cannot believe that many views and not interest to buy as in my other shops there is no a problem with this.

Most selling venues have bot views and just like on any selling venue, it’s not really the views that matter, it’s the sales. As to the chat box, most buyers don’t use the chat box to make inquiries….most will send a message/email.

answered about 8 years ago

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designsoffaithandjoy says: February 08, 2017

I understand this. Thanks. I spend so much time promoting daily so its discouraging that lots of views equal no sales.

Leaving Bonanza….only had 18 sales since Dec. 6. There’s no way to promote my items other than outside social media which stinks too. Why am I paying to be here when Bonanza does not promote, either externally or internally? I did over 22000 in sales on Etsy last year and barely 150 so far for this year on Bonanza. What’s that tell you? Stop spending your money here on an over-priced non-advertising booth.

answered about 8 years ago

5 Comments

designsoffaithandjoy says: February 08, 2017

18 sales for me would be a mistake or miracle here. You have a following on Etsy. Its’s aways fun to venture out to another marketplace hoping for new exposure. Best of luck wherever your shops are.

jennafashionboutique says: February 08, 2017

I don’t understand why anyone would take there items down here!!!?? Or leave,get rid of the membership if you have one and pick a 3.5-9 % fee . And whatever sales you get consider it a bonus .that’s how i look at it. Why would anyone turn away sales. over time it will pick up .

designsoffaithandjoy says: February 08, 2017

Cost nothing to be here unless you sell then thats trivial at the 9%. Thats a good reason to stay but you must have a marketplace or website that gives you consistent sales while being here.

DiscountDesigner says: February 08, 2017

I dont spend money an in over priced non advertising booth. My booth is Free. Get rid of your membership and you would have a free booth also.

InspiredCreations says: February 08, 2017

I would honestly say to check your shipping prices. $15.95 shipping charge for 5 sage sticks is rather steep from a buyer’s perspective.

I like the fact that I pay nothing but the 9% , just wish that I had reason and was fortunate enough to have to pay 9% on a regular basis. I like the fact there are not listing fees and renewal fees. I shall keep self promoting as I have in the past. Nothing to lose that way.

answered about 8 years ago

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