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Are Bespoke Website Builds “Electronically Delivered Items”? Clarification Needed

Hi everyone,

I’m hoping to get some clarity from other sellers and eBay staff on how bespoke website services are classified.

I sell custom-built websites and SEO services under the Internet Businesses category. Each order involves manual work: I design and build a brand-new WordPress website from scratch, configure hosting, and hand over login details once the project is complete. Builds typically take several days or even weeks depending on scope.

I do not sell:

  • Software keys

  • Codes

  • Downloads

  • Templates

  • Instant digital files

However, during account verification I was advised that I may need “permission to sell websites” under the Electronically Delivered Items policy.

That policy refers to items such as:

  • Unauthorised software keys

  • Digital movie codes or files

  • Instant electronic downloads

My service doesn’t match that definition. Nothing is instantly delivered, nothing is downloadable, and nothing is resold. Each customer receives a unique, original website created specifically for them.

From my understanding, this is closer to a professional service / turnkey business setup, not a digital good.

Has anyone else selling web design, SEO, or similar bespoke services encountered this?
How have your listings been classified successfully?

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papso22
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You need to post again on the business seller board.  More people can answer.

 

My view is that this is a service which is not electronically delivered.

 

Ebay allows the sale of services but is really set up for goods.

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papso22
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You need to post again on the business seller board.  More people can answer.

 

My view is that this is a service which is not electronically delivered.

 

Ebay allows the sale of services but is really set up for goods.

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Are Bespoke Website Builds “Electronically Delivered Items”? Clarification Needed

Thanks 🙂 for your reply

 

i thought so 

 

 

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