E-Commerce: Hot Products, Online Marketing Trends
[November 21, 2008] While you'd expect that the Wii and Apple iPod Touch are hot products this year, some other in-demand items may surprise you. (Note to self: Stock up on KitchenAid mixers.) Plus, see what your competitors are doing to market their sites for the fourth-quarter.
E-Commerce Cyber Monday Marketing Care Package
[November 20, 2008] Get ready for Cyber Monday with our care package for e-commerce businesses that includes marketing tips, eBay specific strategies and resources for ensuring maximum site performance and optimal customer service.
PayPal Opens Overseas Selling Site for Small E-Tailers
[November 18, 2008] PayPal's Global Selling Guide, which launched today, has information on the holiday customs of 17 nations and tips on a variety of topics including shipping, payments, customs and tax considerations.
eBiz Briefs: Geo-Targeting Online Ad Campaigns
[November 14, 2008] A recent study says that online bargain hunting through social networking sites is increasing, and reports recommend geo-targeting pay-per-click campaigns to maximize sales. Plus, what's making headlines in Web hosting news.
eBay and Alternative Site News, Tools and Trends
[November 12, 2008] This week we take a look at phpAuction XL Premium 4.0 features, bidCal — a
free calendar alert tool for eBay and Auctiva's BuyShield widget. Plus, find out what items you should be stocking in your eBay or alternative Web storefront to cash in on Holiday 2008 sales.
eBay Glitches to Cause Grinchy Holiday Selling Season?
[November 7, 2008] EBay insider Ina Steiner explains why eBayers are scrambling to optimize their listings with limited information about Best Match criteria and historic sales data — less than ideal conditions as we head into the holiday shopping season.
Doing Business on eBay Alternative for a Buck a Month
[November 5, 2008] Online vendors listing on The SOC Exchange pay just one dollar a month or $10 a year to sell, with no other fees. Plus, eBay security updates.
Tracking Ad Success in the New Era
[October 31, 2008] How do we measure whether ads worked or failed when it comes to video, social media or peer-to-peer networks? A lot's riding on the answer.
eBiz Briefs: Selling Overseas, Digital Media Management
[October 31, 2008] New e-commerce services make it easier to go global and cash in on photos and music, plus we have click fraud stats for Q3. And, our pick for most creative online coupon: "The Alcoholic Bailout Package." Cheers.
eBay: Cool Competitors, Antique Aid, Hot Holiday Gifts
[October 29, 2008] Get a sneak peek of eBay competitor 4Sale4Now, opening Saturday, iTaggit helps antique sellers and we introduce our new eBay and Auction Alternatives Dictionary. Plus, eBay's list of "Most Prized, Despised" gifts on wish lists this year.
Google Analytics Upgrade: Detailed Reports, AdSense Support
[October 28, 2008] Online sellers can ring in 2009 with more ROI by using new enterprise-level features aimed at providing more detailed reports. Plus, you get AdSense integration.
eBiz Briefs: Google's Holiday Tips, Amazon's Redesign
[October 24, 2008] This week in e-commerce news, Google's holiday selling strategy site launches and Amazon Associates gets a makeover. Plus, landing page optimization tips.
EBay Alternatives Gear Up for Growth
[October 22, 2008] This week in eBay alternative news Etsy gets new hardware and Bonanzle offers optional membership plans. Meanwhile, on eBay, the new policy prohibiting paper payments takes effect.
EBay Competitor Launches Storefronts, Affiliate Plans
[October 22, 2008] Wigix, an eBay alternative that provides a price-matching method for buying and selling goods online, today announced new storefronts and affiliate plans.
Find Holiday Profits with Revamped Google Product Search
[October 20, 2008] Two e-tailers say Google's re-branded, free comparison shopping engine will make sales surge. We offer five tips for using Product Search for a prosperous holiday season.
Ask.com Overhauls Site to Stay in Search Game
[October 17, 2008] The latest version of the search engine includes a revamped interface and other features designed to simplify a user's quest for the right results.
Can Iozzia Get the CRE Loaded Love Back?
[October 14, 2008] A series of significant policy changes — including charging for its open source e-commerce products — alienated the CRE Loaded community. Can re-instated founder Sal Iozzia put the company back on track?
Click Forensics Submitting Click Fraud Reports to Google
[October 13, 2008] eBiz Briefs: Click Forensics expands click fraud investigation service, Infopia adds search and review tools, video-ad platform Jivox introduces new features and eBay alternative eBid.net offers new sellers deep discounts.
Yahoo Rolls Out Web Analytics
[October 9, 2008] Yahoo begins introducing its comprehensive analytics service, which provides real-time tracking of customer behavior.
eBay Insider Ina Steiner: Big Retailers to Glut eBay Market?
[October 8, 2008] In a move dubbed "Operation Catalog," eBay may strike deals with mega-retailers, allowing them to upload their catalogs to the site, while paying no or lower fees than competing PowerSellers.
eBay Cuts Jobs, Buys Bill Me Later
[October 6, 2008] EBay is cutting its work force by 10 percent and will spend over $1 billion to buy companies that handle payments and classifieds.
Yahoo, Google Try to Curry Favor for Ad Deal
[October 3, 2008] A sharp increase in posturing comes as the companies' voluntary moratorium draws to a close amid a continuing antitrust review.
Microsoft Offers Prizes to Searchers
[October 3, 2008] The SearchPerks program gives consumers points for using Live Search that can be redeemed for prizes.
