Like death and taxes, change on eBay is a certainty – and almost as dreaded by sellers. In Part 1 of today’s Online Sellers Guide, we introduced the eBay Spring Seller Update and covered four of the seven changes eBay Read more
Sellers who pay to list on Etsy expect the marketplace to invest in marketing and advertising to attract shoppers. If it does a good job in bringing in buyers, Etsy is rewarded by receiving commission fees from sellers. With a Read more
In every issue, readers soundoff about issues important to them. From shipping issues to payment processing, from fees to online marketplace policies, EcommerceBytes Soundoff gives you a chance to air your views. Good morning, Ina.I’m not sure if you’ve already Read more
State sales tax laws are proving to be a burden to small sellers, according to testimony provided to members of a Congressional subcommittee. On March 3rd, the Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access held Read more
eBay told sellers they were its priority amid the COVID-19 outbreak and said it would offer protection to those impacted by any service interruptions as a result of the outbreak. Presumably that includes any shipping disruptions, which have already occurred Read more
Amazon implemented more stringent requirements for selling certain products related to coronavirus, including face masks, though it never mentioned the virus by name in the notice to sellers sent today. Some sellers were scratching their heads because they received notices Read more
eBay is making changes to its free-shipping program in Australia to make the program more competitive, but the move requires sellers to update their listings in order to retain their eBay Plus badges. eBay Australia officially launched the eBay Plus Read more
Amazon advised workers in Seattle to work from home over concerns about the coronavirus, as CNBC reported on March 5th. But it recognizes that the many small businesses located near its campuses will take a hit from the resulting lack Read more
PayPal sent an email to business customers to inform them of upcoming enhancements to their accounts – in a nutshell, advising them of the availability of tools and ways to access those tools more easily. PayPal said it would be Read more
eBay is running a “Best Ever Spring Sale” event offering “massive savings on top brands and hard-to-find items that can transition your wardrobe, tech and outdoor gear for the new season.” Since eBay doesn’t own the inventory on its marketplace Read more
