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[Help Center](https://support.auctionninja.com/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [Seller Resources](https://support.auctionninja.com/knowledge/seller-resources?hsLang=en) # Optimizing Sales on AuctionNinja ## Resources to help sellers optimize auction outcomes. ### **Search terms:** Check out this helpful article on high volume google search trends to better understand how to optimize inventory cataloging on AuctionNinja. [**CLICK HERE**](https://www.auctionninja.com/blog/top-keywords-online-auctions-estate-sales-marketplace)to read the article!   **Here are some key takeaways:**  - Secondhand upholstered items are not feared: the sum of *‘sofa’*, *‘couch’* and *‘sectional’* searches indicate this is one of the most commonly searched items overall. - While *‘sofa’* and ‘couch’ can be used interchangeably, ‘*sofa’* is the most commonly searched. - According to Google, there are 368,000 total monthly searches for *‘couch’* and 450,000 monthly searches for *‘sofa’* in the US. However, if you’re located in Washington and sell locally, you may want to use the word *‘couch’* instead, since it’s a more commonly used and searched for word in that area. ### **Auction Presentation:** First impressions matter. Learn more about keeping bidders engaged through photos by **[CLICKING HERE](https://www.auctionninja.com/blog/top-10-auctionninja-photography-tips),** or lot order by [**CLICKING HERE!**](https://www.auctionninja.com/blog/order-is-everything) - Straight, visually interesting, high quality photos make all the difference. - Sellers should always front load auctions. This means that the best lots go first. - A colorful and visually pleasing sale will help an auction's ultimate performance. ### **Running a Smooth Pickup:** Pickup is crucial to the bidder experience. Make sure bidders leave feeling good about their purchase. [**CLICK HERE**](https://www.auctionninja.com/blog/tips-for-running-a-smooth-and-successful-auction-pick-up) to learn more!  Here are some key takeaways:  - Ensure that your pick-up details and policies are clearly stated on your website and in *your* terms and conditions. - Print out all your winning bidders' invoices the day before pick-up. Request that bidders sign these invoices before leaving the premises with their purchase.  - Sellers can also ask that bidders bring a photo ID to pickup. 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