Tom Kelly - Fundraising Insights & Trends | CharityAuctionsToday (Page 25)

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Top Auction Page Design Tips to Boost Bidding and Engagement

A clean, mobile-friendly auction page with strong visuals, clear categories, and featured items can increase engagement and bidding activity. Focus on design that’s easy to navigate, branded, and donor-friendly.

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How to Update or Remove Your Auto Bid

You can update or remove your auto bid from your “My Bids” section. Simply adjust the maximum amount or delete the auto bid entirely to regain full control over your bidding activity.

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How to Enable the Pre-Register Credit Card Option

Turn on the pre-register credit card option in your event’s payment settings to let guests securely add their card ahead of time. This reduces check-in lines, speeds up payments, and improves the guest experience.

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How to Add a Buy It Now Price to an Item

You can add a Buy It Now price by editing the item settings and entering a fixed price. Once a bidder selects “Buy It Now,” the item is instantly sold and bidding closes.

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How to Import or Add Attendees for a Live Event

You can import a list of attendees using a CSV file or add them manually through your dashboard. This saves time at check-in, ensures everyone is pre-registered, and helps streamline bidding and payments at your live event.

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How You’ll Be Notified When You’re Outbid on an Item

When someone outbids you, you’ll get an instant notification by email, text, or push alert (if enabled). Notifications let you act fast so you can place a new bid and stay in the running.

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How to Enable Cookies on Your Mobile Device

Cookies must be enabled on your mobile browser to log in, bid, and check out without interruptions. Enable cookies in your browser settings (Safari, Chrome, or others) for the best auction experience.

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How to Edit and Reorder Your Auction Items

You can edit any auction item’s details and reorder them directly in your event dashboard. Drag and drop to rearrange items or use category sorting to highlight top sellers and create a better browsing experience for bidders.

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How to Promote Your Auction with an Email Blast

Email blasts help spread the word about your auction fast. Send a clear, compelling message with your event link, top highlights, and a strong call to action to drive more registrations and bids.