# eBay Custom Description Template

## <mark style="color:$primary;">**What is an eBay Custom Description Template?**</mark>

A product description on eBay presents key details about your item. All content must adhere to [eBay’s listing policies](https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/listing-policies/item-description-policy?id=4372).

You can apply custom templates to your eBay product descriptions. These optional HTML files define the layout, font styles, colors, and overall design of the description. Templates may also include CSS to add enhanced styling.

## <mark style="color:$primary;">**How to set up an eBay Custom Description Template?**</mark>

### <mark style="color:$info;">**Create a Custom Description Template on eBay**</mark>

It is possible to build your own Custom Description Template directly on eBay by writing an HTML file with your preferred structure and design. The built-in editor provides simple formatting features for editing your content.

Alternatively, several third-party services can help you create custom eBay templates, such as LitCommerce. They offer more visually polished layouts and customization features. Keep in mind that some services may require a subscription or charge additional fees.

Check out [this article](https://developer.ebay.com/api-docs/user-guides/static/mip-user-guide/mip-about-description-templates.html) for more information about the eBay Custom Description Template.

### <mark style="color:$info;">**Set up an eBay Custom Description Template in LitCommerce**</mark>

LitCommerce offers multiple methods to customize your eBay descriptions. Choose the one that best suits you.

#### <mark style="color:blue;">**Customize descriptions with the built-in eBay Template Designs feature**</mark>

The LitCommerce custom description feature lets you create templates from scratch or use pre-designed layouts within the interface.

This helps you create well-structured product descriptions that both showcase your listings and provide buyers with essential information.

More details on LitCommerce eBay Template Designs can be found [HERE](https://litcommerce.gitbook.io/litcommerce-helpdesk/marketplace-integration/supported-platforms/ebay/ebay-template-designs).

#### <mark style="color:blue;">**Customize descriptions using your own HTML tags**</mark>

If you already have your own HTML templates [on eBay](https://litcommerce.gitbook.io/litcommerce-helpdesk/marketplace-integration/supported-platforms/ebay/ebay-custom-description-template#create-a-custom-description-template-on-ebay), use the HTML Editor to edit your template for eBay listings. This gives you more control over formatting, layout, and embedded content directly in LitCommerce.

The HTML Editor allows for extended code flexibility, supporting any HTML tags permitted by eBay. View [this article](https://litcommerce.gitbook.io/litcommerce-helpdesk/marketplace-integration/supported-platforms/ebay/html-tags-in-ebay-descriptions) to learn more.

{% hint style="success" %}
**You can toggle between two editing modes: Rich Text Editor and HTML Editor as needed. Note that the Rich Text Editor only supports a limited set of HTML tags. More related information can be found** [**HERE**](https://litcommerce.gitbook.io/litcommerce-helpdesk/marketplace-integration/app-features/templates-and-template-rules/title-and-description-template#editors)**.**
{% endhint %}

Follow the guide below to set up your Custom Description Template in LitCommerce.

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Log in to your LitCommerce account.

{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select the eBay tab from the Templates & Rules section on the sidebar menu.

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Alternatively, go to the LitCommerce eBay channel and select `Listing Templates/Rules` under `More Actions` to view your templates.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click `Add New` next to the Title & Description Template.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select `Switch to HTML Editor`.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Copy your custom description HTML codes, open the `Source Code` tab, and paste them in the Description section.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Make changes to the description if needed.

You can also utilize attribute mapping to dynamically populate data like product title, price, SKU, and more from the Main Store to the eBay description. View more details about attribute mapping in [this article](https://litcommerce.gitbook.io/litcommerce-helpdesk/marketplace-integration/supported-platforms/ebay/how-to-create-ebay-templates-and-template-rules#title-and-description-template).

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Save the data.

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{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

LitCommerce allows users to preview templates before applying them to the listing.

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Then, navigate back to the LitCommerce eBay channel, click `Apply Template/Rules` after selecting your listings, and choose the desired template to assign it.

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Finally, use the `Update To eBay` action to push your Custom Description Template data to the marketplace.

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If you have any questions, let us know via the Chat Box in the bottom-right corner of our Help Center.


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