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Industry News
That’s Curious BrightPearl is Releasing a Magento & eBay Integration?
Brightpearl, now that’s a curious one. It appears they’re adding a Magento & eBay link to their arsenal (see their shhhh page here) and I’m super curious! Curious and I’ll Explain Why. If we look at the different SaaS (Software as a Service) providers out there, they’ve all originated from different angles: ChannelAdvisor came from the perspective of eBay And so did MarketWorks too eSellerPro came from a order processing perspective, … [Full Article >> ]
SOPA & ACTA Explained in Video
There are two agreements being kicked around presently, the first is “Stop Online Piracy Act” or SOPA and we’ve seen a lot of news coverage for this, however the second ”The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement” or ACTA and has caused riots over in Poland. While I agree with the general idea of both of them, what they actually imply is far too reaching for my liking (and a lot of others apparently, including Matt … [Full Article >> ]
“Apples are Apples” or are they? – eSellerPro V’s ChannelAdvisor
Yesterday was an interesting day’s reading. On the one hand CEO of ChannelAdvisor Scot Wingo was elected to Shop.org’s board of directors, which is frankly quite a feat considering there are only five places for non-retailers & is a highly coveted position. A quote Scot Wingo: “I am absolutely honored to join a board of such diverse executives and e-commerce leaders to serve the Shop.org members and continue the development … [Full Article >> ]
TFM&A & Not-So Light Reading List x7
By the time this is released I’ll almost be in London, its TFM&A time (see t-f-m.co.uk/), I’m looking forward to the Keynotes from Google and Professor Malcolm McDonald. Although I do feel I need to divide myself between those and the other tasty sessions on offer. If you’re there, drop me an email to catch up during the breaks. The WOM Factor I’ve been chewing over the ‘The WOM Factor‘ I released on Friday, … [Full Article >> ]
Skype Premium: Poorly Marketed?
Skype, pretty much revolutionised the way people and businesses work forever. Its in-ground into my daily work as a major form of communication and for chats with friends & family in the evening too, as I strongly suspect, this is the same for you. But I just don’t get their latest offering, Skype Premium, its all a bit flakey. Based on a single core offering and what’s extra, really is not that … [Full Article >> ]
eBay launches Windows Phone 7 mobile app
eBay welcomes the posh Windows Phone 7 with the curtain raiser of the mobile app for it. It is available for free download for Microsoft’s much anticipated debut-smartphone’s users worldwide. Also seller’s listing feature is going to be available in UK, USA, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. eBay is always reaching new heights and targeting new markets to keep its hold on ever-increasing virtual economy consolidated. In line … [Full Article >> ]
Google explains Private sale sites’ staggering popularity
Private sale sites, with their time-confined strategies, showing sharp sales growth and traffic hits, specially on holidays. Google detected the reason as the sense of urgency, limited inventory, email reminders, and astonishingly, thrill of hunt provided by these sites. So, the Jungle-environment provided by private sites making people go for them, but according to Google, consumers their just do a huge level of comparison-shopping; they usually browse more than luxury … [Full Article >> ]
Skype with Facebook contacts in 5.0 release
Skype upgrades to version 5.0 with a Facebook Tab in the console. Huge mass of Facebook users can now get news feeds and updates while chatting or calling through Skype. Furthermore, Skype version 5 (click here to download) users, who would love to get Facebook in Skype, can call and SMS friends from Facebook contacts, if the number is allowed to be displayed in Facebook. Also if a Facebook friend … [Full Article >> ]
Barclays ‘Ready For Growth’ Seminars
I got a call from a client asking if I would attend this with them, sounded interesting and I gladly accepted (to be honest I was thinking plush sandwich spreads and my sole addiction coffee, but hey!). After getting the awkward ‘everyone stand around and chat crap session’ or ‘networking’ to the professionals. We were ushered in and were presented with our local (will explain more in a mo) and … [Full Article >> ]
E Commerce Award night acclaims eBay Fashion Outlet
eBay Fashion Outlet has won the award for the “Best e-commerce Marketing Initiative” at E-Commerce Expo Award ceremony. In midst of lushness & grandeur of e-retailing giants and innovators appearing in the ceremony, James Scot, MD of ChannelAdvisor UK did the honour of giving away the accolade to eBay. According to Scott, it was a pleasant surprise for him to see eBay Fashion Outlet as the name of the winner … [Full Article >> ]
Amazon.co.uk delivery becomes free for European customers
European buyers can now get items of their choice from millions of varieties in Amazon.co.uk free of delivery charge, if an order is over £25. People from 17 countries of Europe including Greece, Norway, Spain, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Poland, Sweden, San Marino, Netherlands, Denmark, Portugal and Finland can buy without counting delivery charge. This move adds another degree of freedom to Amazon.co.uk European customers after extension of item inventory. During … [Full Article >> ]
UK eBay Listing Analytics Tool starts working
eBay introduces Listing Analytics tool to UK users. This much heard tool, is now appearing as a new tab in your My eBay and will assist you with analysis on your eBay listings. UK eBayer’s may think, “How this new tool is going to help?” This tool actually interprets and describes the level of performance of all the contents on your listing, step by step. It will show analysis through … [Full Article >> ]
