eBay Ends Virtually Everything - Google Earth’s Alternative Reality - Improving eBay Store Keywords - Chinese Wholesale Site - Community Art Market - Auction Photography Tips
One of the most effective means for sellers to manipulate auction display on eBay, namely auction extensions, is apparently no longer going to be allowed. I say apparently since there has been no formal announcement from eBay. However, according to Scott Wingo’s eBay Strategies Blog, both manual and automatic extensions are now considered a form of fee avoidance. Listen in as I explain what you missed, why you missed it and how you’re going to miss it.
The London Sunday Times is trumpeting a startling headline:
“CUSTOMERS of the internet auction site eBay are being defrauded by unscrupulous dealers who secretly bid up the price of items on sale to boost profits.”
The dogged reporter who revealed this amazing bit of news is rumored to be working on an equally amazing story regarding heliocentrism and the sound of one hand clapping.
According to Slashdot, the growing popularity of Massively Multiplayer games has brought the issue of ownership rights in virtual worlds, and the appropriateness of what is called ‘real money transfer’ (RMT) into an increasingly public light. So much so that eBay is in the process of ending all auctions dealing with such “virtual property”. Confused? It is actually a quite fascinating glimpse into not only virtual worlds but also the very real idea of virtual economies. Meanwhile, rumors are surfacing that in the near future, Google’s Earth might just offer an alternative reality.
A listener writes in asking whether or not to go with eBay’s keyword suggestions for his eBay Store…its a great question and one whose answer has implications for wherever you are selling on-line.
Ever wonder what the thinking is behind those notorious Penney auctions on eBay? Listen in as I walk you through my purchase of one such auction and the “secret” information revealed.
A wholesale site for purchasing reasonable quantities from China…and one at least that appears legit….Color schemes for your auction templates might just be what you need…Revisiting Jane’s Wholesale, still alive and kicking…a one-stop site for everything related to cameras and photography, including how to take the best pics of the trickiest surfaces.
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Links from this week’s show:
Power Press Web Site Marketing Strategy - Normally $37.97, you can receive $10 Off ($27.97) by entering “lonelyboy†(omit the ” “) in the Promo Code box.
eBay Nixes Auction Extensions - Scott Wingo’s explains the why a clever, effective and long established means of working eBay auction’s display is now “fee avoidance”.
London Time’s “Revelation” of eBay Shill Bidding - Traditional media scoops the on-line world.
eBay Delisting All Auctions of Virtual Property - There goes the virtual neighborhood.
Fleamarket Guide - Where to go to scratch the itch.
CK South - Everything for the art and business of cake decorating and candy making.
Lovli Community Art Market - Community of people who make art, crafts and handmade products. Well done site.
DHGate Chinese Wholesale Site - “all of your favorite brands, from every small sparkle thing”…sounds like the real thing.
Color Schemes Site/Tool - Trust me, many of your auction templates could use a little more color coordination.
Jane’s Wholesale - Wholesale listings, escrow service.
Camera Jim’s Guide to Auction Photography - Good all around site for tips and recommendations.
Well, I’ve finally finished my edit of “The Power Press Web Site Marketing Strategy” and I’m happy to announce it’s finally ready.
Behavioral Marketing sounds Orwellian..and perhaps it is. In any case, by understanding your customers not only in terms of the product they are seeking but also in terms of how they search the web, you can effectively drive sales to your most profitable venue.