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Is it your first time with us, and you’re unsure where to begin? Don’t panic. We’re here to help. Here are the three basic steps for creating your auction. Still haven’t found the answer to your questions? Contact us, and don’t forget to breathe!

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Before the auction

So you’ve decided to do an online auction? Perfect! Now we recommend that you take the time to gather everything you need while waiting to receive access to the platform. That way, you’ll be ready to start once you have your administrator account.

To set up your auction, make sure you have:

The name and description of your auction
The logo and banner image for your auction
- Logos must be at least 150px* high
- Banners must be 700px by 390px*
Logo and website link for each of your partners
- Partner logos must be at least 300px by 300px*
Photos, description and market value for each of your items
- Images must be at least 560px by 420px*
Facebook banner for your event
- The Facebook banner must be at least 300px by 300px*
Participant names and email addresses

*All images must be in JPG or PNG format.

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During the auction

As soon as your auction begins, take action to maximize your profits and increase participation. To do so, discover how to fully exploit all the features that Followmybid offers for memorable fundraisers.

During your virtual auction, we recommend that you:

Publish your auction on social media and in your circles of influence
Keep an eye on your performance chart and take action as soon as the engagement rates drop
Put items in the spotlight and change them strategically
Use the Facebook share button to publish interesting items and attract participants
Communicate with your participants using the messaging system
Push back the end date of your event as much as you need to ensure the goal is met
Foresee having assistants and phone chargers if your auction is being held with an in-person event

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After the auction

Congratulations, your auction was a true success! However, you must know that your work is far from over. Participant invoices and performance reports will be generated automatically, but you still have a few more steps to close your auction properly.