Some Wealthy Affiliate friends asked me what I do for improving EPN type sites. Here is a small list of features that I like to do. Maybe they’ll help you!

– Specific Categories. Get into sub categories that eBay doesn’t offer. Remember, you need to provide a benefit to the user. Why use your site vs. eBay’s interface? Creating sub categories in a tight niche can save the user time, and provide a better opportunity for sales. This is also a opportunity to find less competitive niches.

– Provide a search cloud. BANS (worst software ever) and other EPN sites provides search functionality, but so does eBay. Using a search cloud, you can display popular searches within your site based on the niche you’re working. Again, providing a value added service to users.

– Mapping. Use Google Maps API to display auction locations by zip code region. Here is a opportunity to provide users a view of auctions located near them.

– Top Sellers. Contact top sellers in the niche and see if they would be willing to be paid in a ‘featured seller’ area in the site. You could potentially earn extra income by doing this, and provide a service to users by directing them to reputable sellers within that niche.

These are just a few ideas I’m already implementing in my EPN sites. Some sites greatly benefit from these ideas.. while others do not. Like always, it usually depends on your niche and the type of targeted traffic you’re getting. If you try any of these, I’d love to hear your results.. good or bad.