Patent ID: 8819039
Filing Date: 2014-08-26
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method of generating a listing in a network-based commerce system, the method comprising: receiving a category selection from a seller, verifying the category supports automated generation for proposed listings; receiving listing identification data from a seller requesting posting of a listing on the network-based commerce system, the listing identification data being used to identify a good or service in the category; searching a database of listing data using the listing identification data to locate a plurality of similar listings posted within the network-based commerce system; searching the database to locate attribute data; providing information to present the plurality of similar listings and the attribute data to the seller; receiving an indication from the seller selecting a selected listing from the plurality of similar listings; generating a proposed listing to present to the seller, the proposed listing including listing data from the selected similar listing; providing information to present a preview of the proposed listing to the seller; allowing the seller to modify the listing data of the proposed listing to create a listing; and posting the listing in a database of the network-based commerce system, the listing, once posted, representing an offering of the good or service for sale.