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AB-U Issue #188 - April 01, 2007.
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From the Editor
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AuctionBytes Polls eBay, Online Sellers on Shipping Rate Changes
eBay and online sellers in the United States will be impacted by forthcoming postal rate changes. With only six weeks before they go into effect, we wanted to find out if sellers were aware of the changes and how they think the new rates will impact their businesses. Find out how you can participate in this reader survey about shipping rate changes.
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'Marketing with Online Buzz' for Dummies, Part 1
Jan Zimmerman is an expert on how businesses can promote their websites online. In her latest book, "Web Marketing for Dummies," she spends some time talking about creative ways online sellers can market themselves. In Part 1, Jan discusses the strategic planning aspects of web marketing and how to "buzz in the blogosphere."
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'Marketing with Online Buzz' for Dummies, Part 2
In Part 2 of this series, online-marketing guru Jan Zimmerman discusses social networks and tells us if it's worth investing in these teen-oriented sites, or if social networking is more hype than substance. She also covers business-oriented social networks and "buzzing the influencers" - third-party sites that collect opinions, product reviews and vendor ratings.
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AuctionBytes Critique My Site: Sunshine Daydream Hippie Shop
The AuctionBytes Critique My Site feature asks readers to visit an ecommerce website and make suggestions on how the merchant can increase sales. Come on in and add your two cents! In today's column, storeowner Mark Paradise is looking for help in making his website more customer-friendly.
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This & That: Online Auction Roundup:
Bid on someone to do your "stuff"; UPS launches Delivery Intercept service; Take a peek at some international sales trends on eBay - all this and MORE in our This & That column!
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Collector's Corner: The Show of Shows Militaria Event
If you collect militaria, the Show of Shows is a must event for you! The Ohio Valley Military Society hosts the largest such collector event in the nation, and Andrew Turner relates his first experience attending this impressive show.
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AuctionBytes Feature: First Item Sold Online
Do you remember the first item you ever sold online? Let us know by sending an email to ina@auctionbytes.com and we may publish your story. Today we hear from Bettina Jordan, whose auction experience led her to create her own auction website!
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AuctionBytes Soundoff: Letters from Readers
In every issue, readers soundoff about issues important to them. From feedback to payment services, from increased fees to posting policies, AuctionBytes Soundoff gives you a chance to air your views.
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