Overview / Introduction
The eBay Blog website is used as a personal resource to document and manage experiences related to buying and collecting items through eBay. The site functions as a structured record of purchases, inventory, and items of interest, helping to track acquisitions and maintain an organised overview of collected items. In addition to inventory tracking, the blog includes notes on experiences with sellers, postal services, delivery methods, and general observations encountered while using the platform. The website also serves as a place to record useful information, links to interesting articles, and practical insights gained over time, creating a valuable reference point for future purchases and decision-making.
The purpose of the website is to provide a centralised knowledge base and personal log that supports organisation, learning, and reflection on the buying process. The target audience includes collectors, online marketplace users, and individuals interested in maintaining structured records of purchases, delivery experiences, and useful tips when buying online. The site may also benefit those looking for insights into postal services, product sourcing, and lessons learned from real purchasing experiences, offering practical guidance and observations that can help improve efficiency, avoid common issues, and enhance the overall online buying experience.
Goals & Purpose
- Why you created the site
- What you wanted to achieve (e.g. practice WordPress, document a collection, SEO testing)
Technology Stack
- Platform: WordPress
- Hosting (optional)
- Domain name
- Any custom code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP)
Theme
- Theme name
- Reason for choosing it
- Any customisation (colours, layout changes, child theme, etc.)
Plugins Used
List key plugins and their purpose, for example:
- SEO plugin (e.g. Rank Math / Yoast)
- Security
- Performance/cache
- Gallery or media handling
- Custom functionality (e.g. custom post types)
Key Features
- Notable functionality:
- Image galleries
- Custom post types
- Filters/search
- E-commerce (if applicable)
- Documentation structure (if relevant)
What I Learned
- Skills gained or improved
- Problems solved
- New tools or techniques used
Challenges & Solutions
- Any issues faced
- How you fixed them
- Lessons learned
Future Improvements
- Planned features or changes
- Ideas for expansion
Link
- Live website URL
- (Optional) Admin/demo link if relevant
Category / Tags
- e.g. WordPress, Collection, Blog, Portfolio, Experiment
Optional Add-Ons (if you want to go deeper)
- Version history / updates
- Performance notes (speed, optimisation work)
- SEO strategy
- Content structure (pages, categories)