From the Editor
Read today's editorial to learn what "fashion deal" has eBay sellers buzzing, which AuctionBytes article has the New York Times Bits blog talking, and more!
Selling Strategies: Getting Started with Email Marketing
Email marketing is easy, inexpensive and one of the most effective ways for online sellers to boost sales, but it's important to take all the right steps when setting up your system. Lisa Suttora review the basics of email marketing, and today in Part 1, she reveals some important steps and covers fifteen criteria for choosing the right email marketing tool. A great refresher course for experienced marketers, too.
Local by Design: Niche Craft Co-Op Gets Back to Basics
The Beehive Co-Op is a website for crafts and handmade items, but it's much different from larger marketplace sites. The Beehive Co-Op is local by design and features a curated selection of items. Intrigued? Greg Holden explains as he explores this one-of-a-kind co-op on the web.
First Item Sold Online: A BMW Cup-Holder Really Gets Around!
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 Marie from Michigan, whose trading partner in Montreal helped her through her first sale - a BMW cup-holder!
This & That: Online Auction Roundup:
Advertising on Amazon with Product Ads; Alibaba.com Offers Product-Sourcing Training; What's going on with the Online Marketplaces - all this in our This & That column!
Collector's Corner: Wedgwood/Jasperware
The Wedgwood Company was founded in 1759, and you would likely recognize its Wedgwood blue Jasperware, even if you weren't sure what it was called. In today's Collector's Corner column, Michele Alice gives a brief background on this highly collectible tableware and links to numerous sources where you can learn more.
AuctionBytes Soundoff: Letters from Readers
In every issue, readers soundoff about issues important to them. From feedback to payment services, from fees to posting policies, AuctionBytes Soundoff gives you a chance to air your views.
You can read past newsletters going back to 1999 - click on a year and you'll be taken to all 24 issues from that year, which you can read in full-text!
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