What is “Keyboard Shortcuts”?
No matter how tech-savy you are, the concept is relatively simple. Keyboard shortcuts are a tool that you can use to make little cheats when typing things. For example, if you want to type “On my way!”, you can save time by typing “omw” and your device will automatically change it to the longform version of what you entered. By utilizing “text-speak” you can type less and the device will change it from short and choppy to a more grammatically correct sentence.
Why you should be using it for your resale listings:
As mentioned in the previous blog post on how adding item measurements is a highly-recommended characteristic to sell items, using Keyboard Shortcuts can make the process of adding these measurements a breeze when it comes to filling out an item’s description.
Not only does it save you time when listing, it also gives you a uniform way of listing items across all categories and all selling platforms. Keyboard Shortcuts are also great if you have a uniform message to send to potential buyers or other resellers. Not only can you use it in listings, but you can add the “reseller lingo” terms that you use regularly on social media or elsewhere, so it again saves you time and makes life easier!
Now I will be the first to admit,
that having the keyboard shortcuts can be a hassle when you don’t need them and your device auto-corrects if for you anyway. But, using these tools for practical use will save you time when listing or posting on social media.
“How does she use Keyboard Shortcuts in a way that made her write a whole blog-post on the importance of using them?” You may be asking yourself, to which I reply with this: Item Measurements!
As shown on this blog many-a-time previously, I’ll include an example of a real listing description that I have on my shop. Again, keep in mind that most if not all of my listing descriptions have this uniformity to them, as it makes my life easier to be able to “copy & paste” most of the information that buyers are looking for. Also included below is an example of my whole Keyboard Shortcut list that I use almost every time I list items:
So, as mentioned above,
When I type in “bbb” in my phone, tablet, or computer, it automatically changes the text to say “Bust:”, so all I have to do is add the numbers of the measurements that I previously recorded. Even writing these lines of text I had to manipulate my text so that it wouldn’t change it to the shortcut right away!
For iOS devices, you can have these settings occur on any/all of your devices, if you choose to do so. Which, always, in my opinion, is a good way to keep you productive!
Ready to start making your own Keyboard Shortcuts? Here’s some great videos on how to set them up:
For iOS Devices:
For Android Devices:
Do you use Keyboard Shortcuts in your listings or social media posts already? What’s your opinion on using them? Advantages? Disadvantages? Leave them in the comments below for all to learn from! 💕
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