Top Headlines: eBay Watch: Mixed Reaction to Fee, Feedback News

Wednesday January 30, 2008

eBay Watch: Mixed Reaction to Fee, Feedback News
[January 30, 2008] One PowerSeller says while some new changes are welcome, this week's eBay news is causing a mixture of "disappointment and worry." [more E-Commerce News]

PayPal Buys Anti-Fraud Company
[January 30, 2008] Fraud Sciences uses pattern-matching tactics that many e-tailers and payments processors already use to detect scammers. [more ECommerce-Guide]

eBay's Bold Bid: Fee Cuts, Feedback, Search Changes
[January 29, 2008] eBay today announced sweeping policy changes that involve cutting listing fees by up to 50 percent while increasing commissions. It also unveiled changes to its search and feedback protocols. [more E-Commerce News]

Javien Unveils Payment Gateway Tailored for New Media
[January 28, 2008] This comprehensive offering furnishes a single login for all the e-commerce services you need to sell digital goods. Plus, it handles micropayments, subscriptions and parent-child pay models. [more E-Commerce News]

eBiz Briefs: New Ticket Affiliate, Free Auction Listings
[January 25, 2008] TicketNetwork launches a new affiliate program and SoldItLive.com just removed all fees making its services completely free. [more Affiliate Marketing]

Trend Watch: Local Online Ad Spend Surge
[January 25, 2008] With display and search leading the way, local online advertising spending will increase 82 percent in the next five years, according to a new study. [more Advertising and Marketing]

[January 24, 2008] More changes coming to eBay, including lower listing fees and unspecified feedback udpates, while sellers share sentiments on Meg Whitman's departure. [more E-Commerce News]

Meg Whitman's Departure Official
[January 23, 2008] eBay CEO Meg Whitman announces she'll step down March 31. [more E-Commerce News]

eBay Watch: Bidding Meg Good-Bye, Trading Changes
[January 23, 2008] Whitman's exit, Trading Assistant Program changes, a new eBay sales management tool and an iPhone antiques pricing guide grab headlines this week. [more E-Commerce News]

2008 Awards: The Absolute Best in Small Business
[January 30, 2008] Who do you turn to for business advice most often? No doubt it's other experienced small business owners. Well, your entrepreneurial compatriots made the call and picked the best software, hardware and services. Take a look at the results. [more E-Commerce News]