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Tuesday, March 25
New! Hot Item Finder - Instantly Extract Hot Items from eBay
by
SSB
on March 25, 2008 01:51PM (PDT)
Thursday, May 8
Get Your FREE 99 Tips for eBay Buyers and Sellers
by
SSB
on May 8, 2008 11:17PM (PDT)
Whether you are a
seasoned seller or new to eBay, these tips are perfect for you. It might
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What Do Buyers Want Right Now? Use eBay "Want It Now" to Increase Your Sales!
by
SSB
on May 8, 2008 11:16PM (PDT)
Finding what eBay consumers want to buy is pretty
easy! Especially if you are already selling on
eBay... But, what ... more »
Thursday, April 24
eBay Research Labs Offers New Tool to Optimize Your Auction Title
by
SSB
on April 24, 2008 06:53AM (AKDT)
Make your auction title
work for you! Choosing the right keywords can make a difference in how
many buyers find your listing. That means more money for
you!
eBay Research Labs if
offering a new tool to help you optimize the 55 characters eBay allows in your
title, to grab as many potential buyers as you can. It's called Bayestimator.
Bayestimator helps you
choose the right words for your title based on what buyers are looking for in
recent searches (from the previous month). It also suggests categories and
availability of items on eBay, based on the results. As you
choose different keywords for your title, Bayestimator shows
you how the
changes increase or decrease the "desirability" to buyers looking for certain
items.
Be sure to read the
instructions first, which explain how to get the best result, and what the
results and detailed information mean for you. You will find the
instructions here: http://labs.ebay.com/raghavgupta/demoto/instructions.html
Monday, April 21
Free Shipping Sale Feature Added to Markdown Manager
by
SSB
on April 21, 2008 06:27PM (AKDT)
eBay is adding a feature to Markdown Manager. If you have an eBay Store, you will be able to create a "Free Shipping Sale" in your inventory! Here are the details: "Free Shipping Sale" with Markdown Manager The ability to create a "Free Shipping" sale will be added to Markdown Manager in the next few days. Buyers love a sale, and having a limited time Free Shipping sale is a great way to create excitement and a sense of urgency. With Markdown Manager, you can add a Free Shipping sale to any of your listings individually or in bulk, making it now possible to extend a 'Sale' to auction-style listings. When an item is part of a Free Shipping sale, buyers will see a Free Shipping icon right on the item page. If you haven't used Markdown Manager [http://pages.ebay.com/storefronts/markdownmanager.html] for eBay Stores, it lets you put your items on sale. In fact, it's the most highly-adopted Stores feature! To learn more about Markdown manager, please visit http://pages.ebay.com/storefronts/markdownmanager.html. A New "Free Shipping" Icon for all Sellers Also, to make Free Shipping even more noticeable to buyers across the site, this new "Free Shipping" icon will appear whenever any seller has selected "standard free shipping" in their listing – regardless of whether they used Markdown Manager. Check out our FAQs for more info on how to create a Free Shipping sale today [http://pages.ebay.com/storefronts/faq.html#markdown_manager]. Sincerely, Andy Feierfeil eBay Stores Tuesday, April 8
Get More Bids with Auction Overhaul! What To Do & What To Avoid!
by
SSB
on April 8, 2008 01:44PM (PDT)
Not too long ago, I read an article that was very
fascinatingÂ… it was one of those things that I ... more »
Tuesday, March 25
Will A Voice Message In Your Auctions Bring Your More Money? Find Out!
by
SSB
on March 25, 2008 01:39PM (PDT)
Skip McGrath, author of hot selling how-to's for eBay sellers including New Basic Seller's Guide to eBay, Complete eBay Marketing System and Online Auction Photo Secrets did a test on whether having voice messages in your auction will increase sales. Pretty interesting! Here's the scoop: more »
Sunday, March 2
Double Your Chances of Winning on eBay with Unwired Buyer
by
SSB
on March 2, 2008 07:00AM (PST)
Are you always on your cellphone? Double your chances of winning on eBay through your cell phone and Unwired Buyer! more »
Thursday, February 28
Until March 15 Only! Gymboree Enthusiasts & Sellers- Save 20% on Monthly Subs to Gymboree News & Gossip Column (GNGC)
by
SSB
on February 28, 2008 05:00PM (PST)
Gymboree sellers and buyers alike have an awesome time-saving, penny-pinching deal right at their fingertips and until March 15th, it's 20% Off monthly memberships for SSB scubscribers! When it comes to finding deals and making more profit with eBay and Gymboree, you gotta take a peek at Gymboree News & Gossip Column. more »
Tuesday, October 16
Free Tips For Selling Toys This Holiday Season!
by
SSB
on October 16, 2007 08:05AM (PDT)
Are
you brushing up on your toy sales techniques for the eBay holiday selling
season? Tuesday, July 17
Need To Add A Note To All Your Auctions? Use the Power Adder!
by
SSB
on July 17, 2007 11:01AM (PDT)
Have you ever found a mistake in a bunch of listings and want to make a note? Need to add a vacation message? Add some bit of info to all your listings? You can automate this more »
Wednesday, February 28
Five Things to Learn from Your eBay Competition
by
SSB
on February 28, 2007 07:07AM (PST)
Michelle Waldorf is the founder of eSeller Street, a comprehensive service for sellers to help them know their competition ... more » Friday, February 2
Get Bolder Exposure for Your eBay Listings For A Discount!
by
SSB
on February 2, 2007 09:14AM (PST)
eBay competition is stiff! This is a great
strategy for drawing more attention to your auctions. Duplicated with
permission by ... more »
Monday, September 11
Limited Special on "Where to Find Truly Profitable, High Demand Products to Sell on eBay"
by
SSB
on September 11, 2006 11:47AM (PDT)
For a very limited time, take advantage of this special deal on "Where to Find Truly Profitable, High Demand Products ... more » Thursday, September 7
Silly Mistakes Sellers Make, Get More People To See Your Listings & More!
by
SSB
on September 7, 2006 11:01AM (PDT)
eBay is slow, so why not take some time to hone your skills.
Remember, training materials (videos, dvd's, manuals) are ... more »
Wednesday, July 12
Stay On Top Of Your Competition with Seller-Specific Info
by
SSB
on July 12, 2006 11:21AM (PDT)
Terapeak: eBay Marketplace
Research has released a new "Seller ID Filter"
that can help you keep up with the competition ... more »
Sunday, June 4
Business Slow? What's The Secret To Increasing Sales?
by
SSB
on June 4, 2006 11:40AM (PDT)
What's selling? What isn't selling? How are
your customers finding your listings? What
keywords are they looking for that you're ... more »
Thursday, June 1
What Can You Sell On eBay This Summer? Special Offer from MyToyGuide! Exp. 6/3
by
SSB
on June 1, 2006 07:56AM (PDT)
Find things to sell on eBay this summer! Don't let
the slow summer slump put a damper on your income. ... more »
Sunday, May 7
Find What's Selling! Use "Hot Item Finder" To Boost Profits
by
SSB
on May 7, 2006 07:00AM (PDT)
Would you like more time? Cut down research time
and find what your buyers are looking for!
Hot iTem
Finder... more »
Thursday, April 20
New TurboLister Released. Workshop on 4/26/06
by
SSB
on April 20, 2006 07:35PM (PDT)
eBay has released the New TurboLister, and they want you
to check out the enhanced features. To help familiarize you ... more »
Friday, March 24
Is eBay Too Saturated To Make Money? Learn More!
by
SSB
on March 24, 2006 10:40AM (PST)
Just In! This is an awesome deal : )
Has anyone you know ever asked "Can you really make money ... more »
Monday, March 20
Are You An Affiliate? Is Your Affiliate Income Being Stolen?
by
SSB
on March 20, 2006 06:20AM (PST)
Do you promote products, eBooks, or services for other companies or people, and receive an affiliate commission as a second source of income? If you're saving for an iPod, Coach bag, Xbox, more »
Wednesday, December 14
eBay Offering More Support for Digitally Delivered Goods
by
SSB
on December 14, 2005 05:22PM (AKST)
eBay will be making changes
to selling procedures for digitally delivered goods (such as songs, eBooks,
etc.). If you sell eBooks, you will especially want to read this
announcement carefully from eBay's Product Marketing Team:
Hi, I'm Mara Holian with eBay's Product Marketing team. As more buyers and sellers have become interested in digitally delivered goods (such as songs, eBooks, etc.), we've recognized that we need to improve the way these items are bought and sold on eBay. In the next few days we're going to make a few changes to our site to better accommodate these types of items. If you aren't familiar with the term, a digital item is a product sold in the form of a computer file that a buyer can access online or have delivered electronically via email. For example, the product could be an MP3 file of an original song that you wrote and recorded, or an original fitness video that you made. It's important to note that these are both examples of items you created yourself. Strict copyright laws prohibit selling digital items for content that you didn't create yourself or for which you are not a copyright owner. You can learn more about what is and is not allowed by reading our Frequently Asked Questions. http://pages.ebay.com/choosingformats/digitalitems/faqs/?ssPageName=CMDV:AB Here are the highlights of the site changes we're making to support digital items: "List as a Digital Item" option in the Sell Your Item form - Selecting this option when you start listing lets us know you're selling a digital item, so you won't have to fill out sections that don't apply (such as "Shipping"). You'll also see a "Digital Item Delivery" field in SYI, where you can provide delivery information to your buyers (such as how to access the file once they've completed their purchase). Search filter for digital items in certain categories - Buyers in categories that are more likely to feature digital items (such as Movies and Books) will be able to filter their results to see just the digital items that meet their search criteria. Digital Information Box on the item page - On listings for digital items, a new information area will help buyers identify digital items, confirm the file type and learn about any system requirements they will need. For tips on buying or selling digital items, please visit our Digital Delivered Goods information page [http://pages.ebay.com/choosingformats/digitalitems/?ssPageName=CMDV:AB] and our Frequently Asked Questions [http://pages.ebay.com/choosingformats/digitalitems/faqs/?ssPageName=CMDV:AB]. We'll also be holding a workshop on January 9th, where you can learn more about buying and selling digital items, as well as about the copyright laws that govern them. Stay tuned for more details about the workshop in the coming weeks. Sincerely, Mara Holian eBay Product Marketing Saturday, December 3
UPDATE! "Get It Fast" Now Available!
by
SSB
on December 3, 2005 03:56AM (AKST)
The "Get It Fast" feature announced last week is now available on eBay.
With Get It Fast, sellers can promote listings that buyers can get quickly, and
buyers have an easy way to search for listings that offer an overnight shipping
method and will be shipped within one business day after payment is received.
For more details about Get It Fast please see the original announcement below, and visit the Get It Fast information page http://pages.ebay.com/getitfast/?ssPageName=CMDV:AB and Frequently Asked Questions http://pages.ebay.com/getitfast/faq.html?ssPageName=CMDV:AB. There's also an updated discussion thread on the Packaging & Shipping discussion board with more information and to post your feedback on the new feature. Thursday, November 10
eBay Will Be Offering "eBay Marketplace Research" Subscriptions
by
SSB
on November 10, 2005 08:40PM (AKST)
eBay is jumping on the marketplace research bandwagon, and
has announced a product that will be competitive with Sellathon, Terapeak, and
other popular auction research tools. "eBay Marketplace Research" will be
available in 3 levels, the most comprehensive costing $24.99 a month.
There's also a $9.99 level that will give you the basics, and a $2.99 Fast Pass
that will give you 2 days of access to the service. Each level offers
varying information as well as research results that go back in the eBay sales
history for either 60 or 90 days.
Once you sign-up, you can cancel anytime; however, the fee
is not pro-rated, so if you want to cancel, be sure to use the majority of the
month. You can check out the comparison of features here: http://pages.ebay.com/marketplace_research/detailed-comparison.html and
here's the official announcement:
Hi, this is John Bodine with Product Marketing. We know that sellers need
information to run their businesses efficiently -- for instance, the price an
item is likely to go for on eBay, or what types of items buyers are searching
for. Likewise, buyers want to know the price they can expect to pay for an item
they're considering purchasing. We're happy to announce that soon you'll be able
to get this kind of information based on activity on eBay's sites with our
newest service, eBay Marketplace Research.
eBay Marketplace Research [http://pages.ebay.com/marketplace_research/index.html?ssPageName=CMDV:AB], launching this week, will help you understand overall listing, selling, and searching trends across the eBay site, and give you the information you need to become a more informed buyer or seller. Some of the features of eBay Marketplace Research include: -the ability to analyze key information like the average sale prices, average start prices, and average Buy It Now prices of items -the ability to explore the top keyword searches on eBay by category and by related keywords charts to help you see buying and selling trends in the eBay marketplace -access to completed items data going back up to 90 days eBay Marketplace Research is a subscription-based service, offered in three levels -- Fast Pass, Basic, and Pro. Choose the level that best meets your research needs on eBay. To learn more, please visit the eBay Marketplace Research page [http://pages.ebay.com/marketplace_research/index.html?ssPageName=CMDV:AB]. I hope you can also join the Product Marketing team for an online workshop on eBay Marketplace Research [http://forums.ebay.com/db2/thread.jspa?threadID=1000119181&ssPageName=CMDV:AB], scheduled for November 17th at 11:00 am PT. We've also created a new discussion board for eBay Marketplace Research for you to share your thoughts on this new service. http://forums.ebay.com/db1/forum.jspa?forumID=1000000020&ssPageName=CMDV:AB Sincerely, John Bodine, Product Marketing Manager
Now Available - Purchase and Print International Shipping Labels Through PayPal
by
SSB
on November 10, 2005 07:50PM (AKST)
You will now be able to purchase international shipping
through PayPal or My eBay! And you can print pre-filled customs forms,
too All the bugs might not be worked out yet, but it appears that not all
international shipping classes are available. 3 different address to
Canada would only give the option of Global Express, Global Priority, and
Airmail Parcel Post. Especially for clothing, Airmail Letter Post is
a popular choice, and doesn't appear to be available. Heres the official
announcement:
Hi...this is Leigh Goldstein again from eBay's Shipping team. You may recall that back in June at eBay Live! 2005, Bill Cobb, President of eBay North America, and John E. Potter, Postmaster General of the U.S. Postal Service®, jointly announced that later this year we would offer the ability to print International Shipping Labels on eBay. I'm pleased to let you know that this new feature is now available - just in time for the holiday season! We and the folks at the U.S. Postal Service and UPS are excited about this change, which should make selling globally much easier. Now you can purchase and print both U.S. Postal Service and UPS international shipping labels and customs forms directly from My eBay or PayPal, just like you can with domestic labels. Printing international shipping labels at home with eBay will save you a trip to the Post OfficeT or UPS drop-off location. Imagine - no standing in long lines during the holiday rush! And, with pre-filled buyer and seller addresses, you can be assured that international addresses are correctly populated. Even your customs forms will be pre-filled automatically and printable right from your home printer as part of the label printing process when using services from the U.S. Postal Service. Learn more about printing International Shipping Labels by viewing our information page [http://pages.ebay.com/services/buyandsell/shippinginternational.html?ssPageName=CMDV:AB], taking the tutorial [http://pages.ebay.com/services/buyandsell/shippinginternational/tutorial.html?ssPageName=CMDV:AB] and reviewing our Frequently Asked Questions [http://pages.ebay.com/services/buyandsell/shippinginternational/faq.html?ssPageName=CMDV:AB]. We hope these new features contribute to your success on eBay! Sincerely, Leigh Goldstein Senior Manager, Shipping Product Marketing
Before The Holiday Rush, Take This Time To Increase Your Sales With More Effective Listings
by
SSB
on November 10, 2005 07:38AM (PST)
What's selling? What isn't selling? How are your customers finding your listings? What keywords are they looking for that you're not using? Would you like a boost to sell more effectively and increase profit? more »
Thursday, November 3
Your Best Buys on Favorite Brands Are Hidden on eBay. Find Them Here!
by
SSB
on November 3, 2005 12:52PM (PST)
Love buying boutique clothing
for your little monkeys? eBay is a great place to pick up brands
like Cach Cach, Hanna Andersson, ... more »
Thursday, October 13
Important eBay Information About Cross-Promoting With Other Sellers
by
SSB
on October 13, 2005 05:57PM (AKDT)
Read this announcement carefully. You'll need to
decide if it's profitable for your business to have your competition's listings
right next to yours on your "Watch Reminder" and "Non-Winning Bidder"
emails. You'll also get exposure on other buyer's emails if you decide to
participate. Here's the announcement:
To increase the exposure of current listings and improve the finding experience for buyers, we will soon display similar active listings from other sellers on closed item pages. As they do today, buyers will first see other items from the seller who listed the original closed item in the "See More Great Items From This Seller" section. In addition, buyers will be shown a list of similar items from other sellers. This should be especially helpful for buyers who get to one of these closed item pages via a search engine. Once launched, sellers who have not already opted out of having other sellers' items displayed on Watch Reminder and Non-Winning Bidder emails will be defaulted into this program. This will ensure your items receive maximum exposure on other sellers' closed item pages and that buyers who land on closed listings see relevant active listings. Sellers will also have the ability to opt out of this program entirely, which means your closed item pages will not display similar items from other sellers, nor will your active listings appear on other sellers' closed items. Sellers can also choose to only allow the display of other sellers' items to any of the following types of buyers: -Buyers who bid on, but didn't win, the item. -Buyers who did not actually bid on the item. -Both of the above. You will be able to control these settings from the "Promoting Similar Items on eBay Pages and Emails" section of your Preferences in My eBay. Saturday, October 1
New Sniping Service By Cell Phone... UnWired Buyer is Here!
by
SSB
on October 1, 2005 07:54AM (PDT)
eBay has allowed UnWired Buyer™, from gNumber, to
become a certified eBay Compatible Application for sniping your bid by
phone! ... more »
Thursday, September 22
Enhancements to Selling Manager and Selling Manager Pro
by
SSB
on September 22, 2005 12:54PM (PDT)
Starting this week, eBay will be making some enhancements to Selling
Manager and Selling Manager Pro. These new features allow ... more »
Friday, September 16
eBay Workshops on Listing Design, Wholesalers & Trading Assistants 9/19-23
by
SSB
on September 16, 2005 04:42PM (AKDT)
Check out these online workshops from eBay. From
September 19 through the 23, they'll be covering listing design, Andale
Research, Trading Assistants and Understanding how wholesalers work. Here
the specifics:
How the Design of Your Listing Can Increase Sales This workshop will be held on Monday, September 19th, from 12:00 PDT to 13:00 PDT. Some sellers think that a professional or unique listing design is a low priority. But did you know that your listings' design and appearance directly affect how trustworthy, reputable, professional, and memorable buyers find you to be? Your listing makes or breaks your sale! Join Debbie Levitt of As Was, an eBay Certified Service Provider, as she explains how shoppers perceive the appearance of your listings and how to make them more compelling. How to Increase Your Sales & Sell-Through with Andale Research This workshop will be held on Wednesday, September 21st, from 14:00 PDT to 15:00 PDT. In this workshop, Crystal Wells-Miller, Community Manager of Andale, Inc., will discuss how to use Andale Research to increase your sales. Other topics to be discussed will include how to use Andale Research to select the best category for your item, the date and time to end your item for the best sell-through rate or best price, and much more. Trading Assistants - Finding Clients Beyond the Consumer This workshop will be held on Thursday, September 22nd, from 16:00 PDT to 17:00 PDT. You may already have consumers who hire you to sell for them on eBay, but what about local businesses, charities, and even local government? Come to this workshop and learn how to position your Trading Assistant services to customers beyond the consumer. Understanding How Wholesalers Work This workshop will be held on Friday, September 23rd, from 13:00 PDT to 14:00 PDT. Understanding how wholesalers actually function greatly improves your ability to work with them successfully. In this workshop, Chris Malta from Certified Solution Provider Worldwide Brands, Inc., will discuss how wholesale supply companies operate from an insider's point of view. Workshops are hosted in discussion threads on the Workshops Board. To get to the Workshops Board: -Click on Community at the top of almost any eBay page -Click on "Discussion Boards" in the "Connect" Section -Click on "Workshops" underneath the category-specific boards on the right-hand side of the page -This will bring you to the threaded Workshops Board. To view archived workshops or to learn more about future workshop events, please check our Workshop Calendar. http://pages.ebay.com/community/workshopcalendar/current.html?ssPageName=CMDV:AB Want timely reminders about workshops? Sign up for the Workshops Information Group! By joining this group, you will receive an email notification reminding you about upcoming eBay Workshops. Each notification will include the time and date, a brief description of the event, and a link to the discussion thread where the actual workshop will be held. To sign up for the Workshops Information Group, please click here. http://groups.ebay.com/forum.jspa?forumID=1272&ssPageName=CMDV:AB Wednesday, September 14
How to Get Started Selling Your Own Clothes on Ebay
by
SSB
on September 14, 2005 09:32AM (PDT)
Cash in Your Closet How to Get Started Selling Your Own Clothes on Ebay What�s that rule again? If you ... more » |
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