eBay Seller Update: Vertical Platform Strategy, Faster Payouts

February 24, 2021

“It’s not about categories, it’s about vertical platforms that scale,” eBay told sellers during its February Seller Check-in, which was conducted over Zoom with over 900 people in attendance. Jordan …
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NRF Expects Online Sales Growth in 20% Range in 2021

February 24, 2021

The National Retail Federation expects online sales to grow between 18% – 23% in 2021 to between $1.14 trillion and $1.19 trillion. The trade group, referred to as NRF, anticipates …
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Walmart Welcomes Online Sellers Who Use BigCommerce Platform

February 24, 2021

Merchants who power their online stores using BigCommerce can sell products directly on Walmart Marketplace. Through a new partnership between the companies, BigCommerce merchants will receive an expedited application review …
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Etsy to Begin Billing Sellers for Its Content Marketing Costs

February 23, 2021

Etsy began charging sellers for paid-search campaigns last year through a new Offsite Ads program, and now it will charge sellers for content marketing expenses using the same program. It’s …
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USPS Network ‘Severely Disrupted,’ Suspends Guarantee

February 22, 2021

Sellers are still dealing with the ramifications of late deliveries caused by a brutal holiday-season shipping logjam, and now they are dealing with another nationwide shipping disaster. The USPS said …
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Etsy Hires Former Overstock Exec to Head SEO

February 21, 2021

Etsy hired a new Global Head of SEO (Search Engine Optimization), according to a LinkedIn post by Ratish Naroor. “Etsy is looking to grow both in domestic and international market …
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Changes Ahead: eBay Boasts of New Backend and Packed Roadmap

February 20, 2021

eBay executive Harry Temkin boasted of a new technology backend for the marketplace during a podcast on Tuesday morning. He said he was excited about all the tools the marketplace …
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eBay and Amazon Advise Sellers on Weather Delays

February 19, 2021

eBay and Amazon advised sellers about weather delays as winter storms had a severe impact on those living in Texas and elsewhere this week where shipping and delivery were ground …
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Etsy Asks Sellers to Sign Petition on European Digital Service Taxes

February 19, 2021

Etsy asked sellers to sign an online petition on the issue of Digital Service Taxes. The invitation came in the form of a post on its Announcement board on February …
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eBay Managed Payments… So Far So Good?

February 19, 2021

eBay seller Don Heiden, aka the Auction Professor, discusses his experiences with eBay Managed Payments. I have been an eBay seller for most of my life. Over the years, most …
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eBay Shipping Badges Shown to Shoppers Get More Specific

February 17, 2021

eBay is replacing its “Fast ‘n Free” badge that shows shoppers when an item ships fast and free. eBay told sellers on Wednesday, “To make your shipping speeds more visible …
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Etsy Lets Buyers Round Up Orders for Charity

February 17, 2021

Etsy is letting buyers round up orders for its Uplift Fund that gives to nonprofits across the US that work to remove barriers to entrepreneurship such as a lack of …
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eBay Adds Limits to Invoiced Currency

February 17, 2021

Sellers who want to change currencies on their eBay invoices will be limited next month. eBay sent an email to some sellers on Wednesday explaining the new policy. We’re not …
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Amazon Asks Users Which Alexa Gadgets to Build

February 17, 2021

Amazon introduced a new program that asks users to help decide which Alexa-powered devices to build next. “The idea is simple,” Amazon stated in its announcement: “We’ll periodically present you …
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UK Cites Facebook in eBay Classifieds Anti-Competition Ruling

February 16, 2021

In February 2020, activist investor Starboard Value LP stepped up pressure on eBay to sell its classifieds unit. One year later, the sale of eBay Classifieds Group to Adevinta hit …
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Amazon Adds Requirement to Tracking Information

February 15, 2021

Amazon requires sellers to add the shipping-carrier name when confirming shipment through the Manage Orders page on Seller Central. Soon, it will require the same when sellers confirm shipments via …
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Amazon Hosts re:Shape Event to Capture Business Buyers

February 14, 2021

Amazon Business is holding an event next month to show business buyers and procurement specialists how to save time and money buying online. Amazon launched its B2B marketplace in 2015 …
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Will COVID-19 Vaccines Change Consumer Shopping Behavior?

February 14, 2021

Even with a vaccine, people would still be afraid to go shopping in-store according to a study by First Insight. Published 2 weeks ago, the results also showed that nearly …
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From the Editor – February 14, 2021

February 13, 2021

Mark your calendars: in 2 weeks, eBay will hold a Seller Check-in to discuss the Spring Seller Update. Wednesday’s EcommerceBytes Blog post, where you can make predictions about what changes …
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Sellers Choice Awards 2021: Merchants Rate Top Online Marketplaces

February 13, 2021

Welcome to the 12th annual EcommerceBytes Sellers Choice Awards. Each year, we invite sellers to rate and review the marketplaces on which they sell, and they use the opportunity to …
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Sellers Choice 2021 Marketplace Ratings: eBay

February 13, 2021

eBay placed 1st overall in the 2021 Sellers Choice Awards for the second straight year – the first repeat winner since 2018. eBay also bagged two individual awards: one for …
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Sellers Choice 2021 Marketplace Ratings: Bonanza

February 13, 2021

It’s hard to fault Bonanza’s Customer Service and Communication. This year’s 2nd place finisher won top honors in both categories and also won the award as Most Recommended. But Profitability …
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Sellers Choice 2021 Marketplace Ratings: Ruby Lane

February 13, 2021

Ruby Lane came in 3rd in the 2021 Sellers Choice Awards, for the second consecutive year. A niche site for antiques and collectibles, Ruby Lane has finished in the top …
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Sellers Choice 2021 Marketplace Ratings: Etsy

February 13, 2021

Etsy moved up one slot to finish 4th in the 2021 EcommerceBytes Sellers Choice Awards. Survey respondents voted the handmade and vintage marketplace the second-most profitable venue, but Communication and …
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Sellers Choice 2021 Marketplace Ratings: Mercari

February 13, 2021

Mercari settled into 5th place in the 2021 Sellers Choice Awards, slipping one spot from the previous year. The mobile selling app showed improvement in Profitability, and gained praised for …
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Sellers Choice 2021 Marketplace Ratings: Poshmark

February 13, 2021

Poshmark replicated their 2020 results and finished in 6th place in the 2021 Sellers Choice Awards. The niche fashion app earned high marks for Ease of Use, but many respondents …
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Sellers Choice 2021 Marketplace Ratings: Amazon

February 13, 2021

The Sellers Choice Awards winner in 2017 and 2018, Amazon has since finished in 7th place three consecutive years. This year, Amazon held onto their 7th position by the slimmest …
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Sellers Choice 2021 Marketplace Ratings: eCrater

February 13, 2021

eCrater got the biggest boost in the final voting, jumping up two spots to place 8th (and missing 7th place by the narrowest of margins) in the 2021 Sellers Choice …
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Sellers Choice 2021 Marketplace Ratings: Craigslist

February 13, 2021

Craigslist slipped one notch and placed 9th in the 2021 Sellers Choice Awards for Online Marketplaces. Craigslist was found to be one of the more profitable places to sell – …
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Sellers Choice 2021 Marketplace Ratings: Facebook

February 13, 2021

Facebook came in 10th place in the 2021 Sellers Choice Awards, slipping one spot from last year. Facebook is becoming a staple for selling larger items locally, but survey respondents …
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