Facebook Promises Simplified Privacy Controls
[July 2, 2009] With the policy sharks circling, Facebook plans to offer new tools to give users clearer control over their privacy settings.
E-Coupon Trend Grows at Rapid Clip
[June 26, 2009] The online coupon category experiences huge growth as whole new demographic discovers digital coupons.
Tips for Selling Crafts Online
[June 24, 2009] This week we speak with James Dillehay, a nationally recognized expert on marketing arts and crafts, about how to successfully sell your crafts online.
Google Tracking Tweets?
[June 19, 2009] Google might buy Twitter? Bah, old news. But rumors of Google creating a micro-blogging search service abound.
eBiz Profile: Bidz.com Cashes in on Bling
[June 17, 2009] We look at Bidz.com to find out how this gem of a company reached yearly sales of $207 million with live, online-jewelry auctions that start at a dollar.
Name That Facebook
[June 16, 2009] The chance for a personalized Facebook address sets off a sign-up surge with millions of registrations and few problems…for now.
Google Launches Shopping Search in China
[June 12, 2009] The search giant rolls out a beta shopping search channel in its latest attempt to capitalize on the huge Chinese online market.
Facebook Offers Vanity URLs
[June 11, 2009] Facebook's plan to giveaway personalized usernames and URLs could be a boost to online marketers, but it could be a lost revenue opportunity for the social networking site.
eBay Sellers Prep for $25K Challenge and Policy Changes
[June 10, 2009] This week in eBay news the company announces a Seller’s Challenge that awards entrepreneurs with $25,000 grants. Also, the auction site’s latest policy changes roll out next week.
HeyButler.com Targets Visitors with Concentri
[June 9, 2009] Concentri, an on-demand direct digital marketing platform, lets you target customers in e-mail, on their mobile phone or even on your Web site—without the hassle of a site redesign.
Microsoft's Bing Starts with a Bang
[June 8, 2009] The new search engine on the block beat out Yahoo…at least for one day. Whether it can gain ground over the long haul remains to be seen.
Facebook Looks to Cash-In on E-commerce
[June 5, 2009] The wildly popular yet still unprofitable social networking giant hopes to generate revenue through a site-wide e-commerce platform.
EBay Listing Tips and Seller Promotions
[June 3, 2009] This week HammerTap dispels the myth that Sunday is the best day to end listings on eBay, and the auction giant announces June promotions to save sellers listing fees.
Found in the Forum: Advice for Beginners
[June 2, 2009] Just starting out in e-commerce? You’re not alone. One new forum member asks for advice from the small business e-tailers who’ve paved the way.
IMshopping Adds a Human Touch to Online Shopping
[June 1, 2009] With human-powered shopping advice, IMshopping offers benefits for consumers, ad opportunities for retailers—and it’s available on Twitter.
Ebay Watch: eBay and Online Marketplace News
[May 27, 2009] This week eBay wraps up user agreement revisions and iOffer launches a new bulk uploader. Plus we take a look at a new niche site for buying and selling used medical equipment.
Facebook Faces Down Another Phishing Strike
[May 22, 2009] If you use the popular social networking site to promote your e-tail store, take heed and avoid getting caught in a phishing net.
Does E-Commerce Rest in Mobile Hands?
[May 15, 2009] ComScore says the future of online sales may depend on mobile commerce and social networking sites.
