Defining eBay, Auction and Classified Ad Acronyms
[November 11, 2009] Using abbreviations on eBay and in classified ads let sellers say more about items without exceeding title length requirements. We explain what many of these abbreviations mean.
What Black Friday and Cyber Monday Mean to Your Business
[November 9, 2009] We look at the facts and the stats to see if these two popular e-commerce dates in November are really profitable trends for small online retailers or just plain hype.
ProStores: DIY Web Shop for Merchants and eBay Sellers
[October 29, 2009] ProStores offer subscription-based Web shops for eBay sellers and online merchants. New features are designed to boost Web shop sales and help you better manage your Web store.
eBay Watch: New Dispute Resolution Explained
[October 28, 2009] This week eBay clarifies its new dispute resolution process and rolls out its Unpaid Item Assistant. Plus, ProStores announces a holiday contest: three eBay sellers will win a $799 JumpStart package.
EBay Tools: Off-eBay Options to Publish Listings
[October 21, 2009] We take a look at different eBay tools that can help sellers publish attractive and unique listings using off-eBay services.
EBay Adds Top-Rated Badges, Ups Buy-It-Now Conditions
[October 7, 2009] This week eBay rolls out the new Top-rated Seller program, retires some listing features, and also adjusts ‘Buy it Now’. Plus, Vendio helps sellers easily change policies across all live listings.
Badcustomer.com Helps E-tailers Avoid Chargebacks
[September 30, 2009] If you’re worried about chargebacks, a new online service offers a chargeback history to help you weed out negative customers before they checkout.
Seller Tools: EBay Compatible Shopping Carts
[September 16, 2009] If you sell on your own site in addition to eBay, eBay-compatible carts let you track and manage your orders from one location, regardless of where the sale takes place.
eBay Integrates Outright Bookkeeping Solution
[September 14, 2009] The newly integrated Outright application helps small and individual eBay sellers manage burdensome bookkeeping tasks that go hand-in-hand with managing a business.
eBay Search Upgrade to Impact Optional Listing Features
[September 9, 2009] EBay tests will leave some sellers with disabled—and soon to be retired—listing features. Also, GM reports success with eBay Motors, and PayPal introduces a new Student Account.
Pixetell Adds Video and Voice to Online Listings
[August 26, 2009] Pixetell lets sellers easily add a voice or video message to their online listing. It’s visual communication and collaboration software—but don’t let the non-auction lingo scare you.
Seller Tips: Hosting Live Video and Twitter Auctions
[August 20, 2009] Walt “AuctionWally” Kolenda talks about his creative selling platform mash-ups and offers tips for hosting your own live, online auctions.
EBay Affiliate Program Pays On Quality Clicks
[August 19, 2009] The eBay Partner Network unveiled its new "Quality Click" commission plan. According to the company the new pricing structure should see quality publishers earn more—and deter the spam-ad affiliates.
Book Review: Titanium eBay
[August 17, 2009] As the rest of the title indicates, Skip McGrath wrote the book to be a Tactical Guide to Becoming a Millionaire Power Seller. It also offers great tips for eBayers who may not have such lofty goals.
Bonanzle’s New Affiliate Program and More Seller News
[August 6, 2009] Bonanzle launches a new affiliate program, eBay starts testing top-rated seller badges, and sellers connect Etsy actions with their Facebook profile.
EBay and Skype ‘Joltid’ Over Tech
[August 3, 2009] A key licensing issue thwarts a happy separation between the auction giant and Skype’s founders.
Sellers: Get Ready for New eBay Policies
[July 28, 2009] Say goodbye to the DSR 4.3 and to well-known PowerSeller icons. Say hello to minimal instances of low DSRs and top-rated seller badges.
Auction Acronyms Rev Up Revenues
[July 22, 2009] EBay sellers often use acronyms to save precious title-character space, but new research provides another reason to abbreviate—to demonstrate expertise.
iTaggit Helps Sellers Determine Online Prices
[July 16, 2009] The new “ValueRange It” search tool helps sellers find previous pricing on products to help them determine a starting bid or reserve price.
