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The eBay to go widgets were not very user friendly when first announced late in 2007. Now it seems the entire interface has improved. Using these widgets to promote eBay items on your blogs or websites can only help on eBay sales.

I think eBay is also attracted to the way Amazon reigns supreme over their sellers and has a “at our pleasure” attitude about if you sell there or not. This is a reversal of the last 5 or 6 years of eBay’s campaign tactic of driving sellers to the platform, they took the buyer for granted and focused their marketing on “you to can make a living on eBay, everyone is welcome come sell here”.

eBay is not the only marketplace, yet it is also not a marketplace to be ignored or abandoned. Using eBay in a smart and informed way is the best solution. Doing that while exploring the other solutions mentioned above (or many more) is a smart business plan for the future. Diversify, reduce costs, raise efficiency. These are not just terms for large corporations – they will apply to any business. See what you can do to make them apply to your business.

Is eBay messing with your seller experience! DSR’s getting you down? Best Match Confusing? Has your eBay Seller experience gone “As Expected”? You are not Alone! eBay has initiated numerous radical changes in the last several months and you are not the only one trying to keep up! The good people at PESA and ECMTA [...]

With phpBay Pro any website can import any eBay listing category, store, or keyword group directly into a stand alone website or Wordpress based self hosted blog.

Becoming a guest blogger for a related website or blog can increase your own website traffic and improve your reach.

Dave White of the widely listened to Internet Radio show “eBay & Beyond Basics to Business” called my office recently and asked if I would like to not just be a guest but to co-host a segment of his radio show. Of course I agreed!

Here is an example of a press release I just sent out this morning. Tell me if you think it looks newsworthy.

As a business, selling on eBay is not the easy get rich quick scheme some would have you believe. Initially setting up an eBay consignment business may sound like a ticket to easy street…

What Derek Gehl says about eBay should be read and understood by every business owner in America…

eBay is an unmatched resource for any business in many ways beyond simply selling product. It all must start with the simple act of selling one item…

eBay cannot compete with Amazon.com or many other eCommerce retailers because of higher than average shipping costs for sellers resulting in higher than average shipping charges to consumers…..

The New York Times Learns about Information Marketing on eBay Now – How can your company Benefit from Information Marketing? (Note: This is a re-publication from our older blog, http://www.allbusinessauctions.wordpress.com We are transitioning to this new blog hosting and theme for 2008) The NY Times article by David Gallagher, quoted below is an interesting tale [...]

Cornerstone Commercial Supply is pleased to announce that after years of retail and wholesale sales of commercial carpet cleaning, janitorial and floor care supplies and equipment, that they are entering the exciting world of e-commerce as an internet and eBay seller! The professionals at iBusinessLogic are bringing the world of Internet marketing to an established [...]

Can anyone clean up on eBay? If you sell collectibles like this Hummel – You could If you find a niche you enjoy – You might But if you’re a brick and mortar business already – you will! Brick and mortar retailers, wholesalers, distributors and manufacturers need to be aware that they already have 90% [...]

Why do so many journalists and “experts” feel they must report the demise of eBay on a seemingly daily basis? I can assure you it will be a long long time before eBay goes the way of the Wooley Mammoth!  With more focused searches per day than even google or yahoo (Heck, maybe more than Google and [...]

In our previous post we reviewed Trading Assistants & franchise eBay drop store marketing ideas and I promised to detail how and why every Trading Assistant or drop store owner should have an eBay Stores account. It always amazes me when I consult with franchise owners who are struggling to find that they have not [...]

With the current condition of the eBay drop store franchise industry, it has become apparent that not everyone who bought into the “owning a business without investing in inventory” sales pitch has actually succeeded as a business. The question then becomes…Is it possible to operate a profitable business as a full time trading assistant? The [...]

eBay demands details, well, maybe not eBay itself, but the buyers on eBay do! [phpbay]Diamond Engagement, num, “”, “”[/phpbay] If you are disappointed in your auction sales results, maybe you should look at the details you include in your listings (or lack in your listings). Providing your customers with every possible answer to every possible [...]

Does your business use eBay as a tool? This may seem like an odd term for the largest online sales producer on the planet… but in reality, no matter how large or small your business is, eBay is an effective and often under utilized tool. eBay is not the only tool in your marketing toolbox [...]

We are working with our DesignLogic team to integrate the Frooition eBay stores design framework into our system of eBay Stores Designer services. Very soon, visitors to our eBay store will be greeted by a new and dynamic shopping experience. To see an example follow this link: DesignLogic/Frooition eBay Store Mockup If you compare the [...]

Why an eBay Sales Strategy including eBay Stores – Should be included in any marketing plan Key to a global and local eBay marketing strategy Essential to take advantage of global branding & marketing opportunities Greater exposure for brand & products Increases ancillary sales EBay is an amazing venue for online sales and for online [...]