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AB-U Issue #247 - September 20, 2009.
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From the Editor
In today's editorial, Ina Steiner reviews some of the trends that are turning ecommerce on its head. Are these changes making online shopping easier or more confusing for consumers? Your intrepid editor sets out to the Shop.org Summit next week looking for answers to help explain this new world of Internet retailing.
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Blogging for Dollars: Does It Pay for Online Sellers?
Blogs can be a great way to differentiate yourself from other sellers and help drive traffic to your product listings, wherever you host them. Julia Wilkinson talks to experts and sellers to find out what works and how to take the leap to launching your own blog. (Hint: It's not about great writing, and it can be lots of fun!)
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Crafting A New Business with Specialized Sites
The Internet has spawned new ways for artists to reach an audience, and in today's column, Greg Holden takes a look at two: Cafe Press and Zazzle. He talks directly to online sellers who are using these services and learns how they are helping support artistic endeavors.
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First Item Sold Online: Thrift-Store Hunts Lead to Online Sales
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 Brigitte who found a perfect match between her love of thrift-store hunting and selling online.
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AuctionBytes This & That Roundup:
SR2 changes take effect September 22nd; Bookfinder releases 7th annual Bookfinder.com report; Endicia launches PartnerSHIP Forward program - all this and MORE in our This & That column!
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Collector's Corner: Office Supplies (Including Tape Dispensers, Pencil Sharpeners, and Staplers)
What's special about office supplies? More than you might think, according to Collectors Corner Editor Michele Alice, who takes a look at such collectible items as pencil sharpeners and staplers as she reveals their appeal!
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AuctionBytes Soundoff: Letters to the Editor
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.
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