As I said, you don't have to be a web programmer to create your own About Me page. All you have to do is click a few options and fill in some blanks, and you're ready to go. Follow these steps: 1. | On any eBay page, click the Site Map link (above the Navigation Bar). | 2. | When the Site Map page appears, go to the Connect section and click About Me. | 3. | When the main About Me page appears, click the Click Here button. | | | 4. | When the next page appears, as shown in Figure 6.2, click the Create Your Page button. Figure 6.2. Your About Me page starts here! | 5. | When the Choose Your Editing Options page appears, check the Use Our Easy Step-by-Step Process option, then click the Continue button. | 6. | When the Enter Page Content page appears, as shown in Figure 6.3, start by entering a title into the Page Title box. Figure 6.3. Enter all the information you want to include on your About Me page. | 7. | On the same page, you can now enter two paragraphs of information, using the supplied formatting controls or (by clicking the Enter Your Own HTML link) with HTML codes. | 8. | Still on the same page, enter a URL to link to any picture you want to include on your page, as well as an optional title for the picture. | | | 9. | In the Show Your eBay Activity section, choose how many feedback comments and current auction listings you want to display. | 10. | If you want to include any links to external web pages, enter them in the Add Links section. | 11. | When you're done entering all this information on the Enter Page Content page, click the Continue button. | 12. | When the Preview and Submit page appears, as shown in Figure 6.4, choose a layout for your page, then click the Submit button. Figure 6.4. Choose a layout for your About Me page. | Note | If you're an HTML wizard and want to code your own About Me page, select the Enter Your Own HTML Code option instead. |
You'll now see a confirmation page, which includes a link to your new About Me page. Click this link to view your new page. Tip | You can edit your About Me page at any time by repeating the preceding steps. |
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