eBay Tips 2008: Pimp your Selling
Over the next few days I want to focus on ways you can 'pimp your selling'. I tend to think that eBay buying has four stages from a seller's point of view. Bring 'em in: Get a potential buyer's attention so they'll view your listing. Convert 'em: Once they're looking, persuade them that you ... Read more »
eBay Tips 2008: Know the Marketplace
eBay is the biggest shop in the world and things change with dizzying frequency: it's hard to keep up. But it's important to raise your head above the parapet. You probably know your own corner of the Marketplace very well but a broader knowledge of what's going on will help you take advantage of ... Read more »
eBay Tips 2008: Know your Numbers.
It seems to me that a great many serious sellers on eBay fall into it almost by accident. Perhaps taken surprise by a few good sales and the hope they can change how they work and live, they take the plunge. This is one of the reasons why the eBay marketplace is so vibrant: lots of people, perhaps ... Read more »
eBay Tips 2008: End Times
One of the most basic factors that a seller has to make decisions about is the time they choose to end their listings. Equally, as we go 'Back to Basics', there is no topic open to greater discussion and speculation. If the question is "When is the best time to end my listings?" the ... Read more »
eBay Tips 2008: What’s in a Username?
Rumour has it that eBay will soon release millions of dormant Usernames. So it could be time to think about whether your Username is doing you justice as we go 'Back to Basics'. Your Username is the core of your eBay brand. It says something about the kind of operation you run and it influences ... Read more »
eBay Tips 2008: Review Your Titles
The first theme I want to explore in 'eBay Tips 2008' is getting the fundamentals right by going 'Back to Basics'. The most important part of your eBay listing is the title. Why? It's how buyers find you. To succeed you need to ensure that your titles are 55 characters of sexed up keyword ... Read more »
eBay Tips 2008: Are You Ready?
Every New Year is a time to take stock, plan and reflect in whatever you do. And for eBay sellers, it looks like 2008 will be a year of change and significant developments in the marketplace. Executives have already indicated that sellers should expect significant amendments to the fee structure, ... Read more »
eBay Links: What the Pundits are Saying
It's always worth keeping an eye on what the journalists and financial analysts are saying about eBay. Here are some of the things I've been reading in the past few weeks. Financial Times: eBay's rising star plots revamp of 'flea market' Henry Blodget: Fixing eBay: Our Four Step Plan And ... Read more »
The Independent Guide to eBay 2008
This blog, and by extension me, was reviewed in the Independent Guide to eBay 2008. A big, glossy magazine format guide, it's a pretty engaging read. But you'd expect that for £7.99. It's a got lots of useful resources and reviews of eBay services and software which means it's better suited ... Read more »
Take a Break Article
I meant to blog this weeks ago, but it slipped my mind. Here's an interview I did (in June!) with housewives' favourite, Take a Break magazine. It has an astonishingly huge readership: 3 million. And then enjoys a second life languishing in surgery waiting rooms all over the nation. (When the ... Read more »
Dropshipping for eBay Sellers
Recently I've received several emails from readers of my book Make Serious Money on eBay UK. It's always nice to hear from readers and it gives me a good idea of what I might need to improve in future editions. One thing I don't really cover is how eBay sellers can make the best of a ... Read more »
Mashable List of eBay Buying and Selling Services
Mashable published a list of services for eBay buyers and sellers this week. The list not only provides a useful guide to what's out there but serves as a sobering reminder of how big the eBay ecosystem has ... Read more »
Take a Survey about eBay Bidding
I've been contacted by a student at the London School of Economics (my alma mater!) looking for people who might be able to help her with research into eBay bidding. Do you buy stuff on eBay? If so, your views are sought. It only takes about 5 minutes and there may be a prize in it for ... Read more »
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