Jeff King

Search Results Layout Update on eBay.com
This visual update to the layout of our search results pages gives them a more consistent look-and-feel with the rest of the site, and puts more emphasis on the most important part of these pages – your listings! For example, we've removed the alternating gray-and-white background that we used to show (which a lot of members found distracting) and replaced it with simple white space that makes each listing title stand out more.

After testing the updated design in our Finding Playground, as well as talking extensively with members on our discussion forums, we're moving it out to the eBay.com site slowly over the next few days. We want to hear what you think about the new look, so we've started a new thread on our Search discussion board that I hope you'll visit.

Updates to the Finding Playground
These layout changes will also be made to search results within the Finding Playground (found at playground.ebay.com). In addition to these designs, we're testing a variety of different features within the Playground, and will also be adding in several of the favorites you've requested. Check out this discussion thread for more information, and to leave your feedback about the Playground.

I'd also like to say thank you for your continued feedback on the new Finding experience in the Playground. Our testing - and your input - is crucial for us to understand what works best before we launch anything to the eBay.com site. We're already seeing a few categories where the new experience is working better for buyers, which means it's helping to create more sales. While we're pleased with the results we've seen so far, we also know there is a lot of room for improvement, so keep sending us your thoughts.

My team will keep you updated on our progress. And stay tuned for more information about the "Snapshot View" Philipp referenced coming soon!

Sincerely,

Jeff King
Senior Director, Finding