Time-Saving Web Tools and Resources for Your Business
[November 2, 2009] Who couldn’t use a few free tools to make their business run a bit smoother? These four Web sites can help you save time, and maybe even a bit of sanity. Check ‘em out.
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.
Solve Cart Abandonment Issues by Black Friday
[October 26, 2009] SeeWhy’s new ‘Live-in-Five’ program offers small and mid-sized merchants accelerated services to re-market and recapture customers who abandon carts just in time for the online selling season.
Selling Books Online? Know What Shoppers Want
[October 16, 2009] The word is out: Research shows that Internet bookworms buy more books when they can preview the text online. Make sure your site offers them.
Get to Work: Handy Web Tools and Resources
[September 4, 2009] Andrew Lock’s latest collection of NiftyClicks will help you get the job done. This week’s resources include SmartDraw, SitePal, Coupons and Zentation.
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.
Marketing Tips: How to Pick a Domain Name
[August 25, 2009] In this webisode of Andrew Lock’s Help! My Business Sucks, our favorite maverick marketer offers tips on choosing the perfect domain name, plus a whole lot more.
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.
Improve your Rep with RatePoint Reviews
[July 30, 2009] RatePoint’s online reputation management services can help boost your business rep with customer reviews. The company recently added product reviews to its platform—for less than $20 a month.
Common Google AdWords Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
[July 20, 2009] AdWords generates a lot of traffic for most e-commerce sites, but people often overspend. We look at the most common mistakes and show you how to avoid them.
10 Tips for Selling on Kijiji
[July 1, 2009] This week we offer 10 tips for selling on Kijiji—actions that sellers can take to produce quality leads and sales on this local classified ads network.
Review: WebPlus X2 Simplifies E-commerce Design
[June 30, 2009] WebPlus X2 helps eBay and online sellers quickly design their own Web shop—complete with shopping cart, buy now and other e-commerce functions.
Book Review: eBay Rescue: Problem Solver
[June 29, 2009] Kevin Boyd follows up his last eBay epic with another aimed at solving any and every problem for buyers and sellers. Does he deliver?
Nifty Clicks: Great Tools for Every Business
[June 22, 2009] Andrew Lock, host of “Help! My Business Sucks,” recommends Xobni, an oddly named Outlook plugin, an alternative to Acrobat and free online image-editing site.
Silkfair Launches Custom Shops for Online Sellers
[June 18, 2009] Silkfair's new custom-shop platform lets online sellers build a stand-alone e-commerce Web shop using their existing branding and domain name.
An Introduction to Payment Gateways
[May 21, 2009] Payment gateways are an essential part of e-commerce, but there’s a lot of mystery around them. We explain what they are, how to pick one, and how to set them up.
Three Ways to Make Money on Facebook
[April 1, 2009] Sure Facebook’s fun, but did you know it can earn you extra income? We show you how to monetize your social network.
Survey Shows Growth trends in E-commerce, Web 2.0
[March 30, 2009] Sitecore, the leading provider of .NET web content management system (CMS) software, has identified three key web content management trends from its second annual customer survey.
E-Commerce FAQs
[March 24, 2009] Everything you need to know to start your own successful online business -- from search to shipping.
Book Review: eBay Rescue Profit Maker
[February 25, 2009] Kevin W. Boyd's latest eBay how-to book aimed at helping established sellers prevail in tough times.
