Author: Ina Steiner

Ina Steiner is co-founder and Editor of EcommerceBytes and has been reporting on ecommerce since 1999. She's a widely cited authority on marketplace selling and is author of "Turn eBay Data Into Dollars" (McGraw-Hill 2006). Her blog was featured in the book, "Blogging Heroes" (Wiley 2008). She is a member of the Online News Association (Sep 2005 - present) and Investigative Reporters and Editors (Mar 2006 - present). Follow her on Twitter at @ecommercebytes and send news tips to ina@ecommercebytes.com. See disclosure at EcommerceBytes.com/disclosure/.

Etsy Preps Sellers for Holiday Shopping Season

September 5, 2019September 5, 2019 Ina Steiner

Etsy is prepping sellers for the holiday shopping season with a new Marketplace Insights report that provides tips on capturing the attention of shoppers. The report includes a visual calendar reminding sellers that Halloween and Autumn shopping kicks off this Read more

eBay Announces Changes in Today’s Fall Seller Update

September 4, 2019September 4, 2019 Ina Steiner

eBay announced its Fall Seller Update for 2019 with a number of significant changes impacting sellers. We’ll be asking for readers to share their thoughts on the EcommerceBytes Blog shortly – we look forward to hearing what jumps out at Read more

eBay UK Launches New Ad Campaign

September 3, 2019September 3, 2019 Ina Steiner

eBay UK launched a new ad campaign, it announced on Tuesday. In describing the ads, the company wrote, “eBay plays up family emotions in new advertising campaign.” eBay launched the campaign in the UK on September 2 on TV, VOD Read more

eBay Compares Structured Data to a Marie Kondo Cleanup

September 3, 2019September 3, 2019 Ina Steiner

eBay compared its work on structured data to a Marie Kondo-style cleanup. Structured data is eBay’s attempt to standardize, classify, and organize seller listings to make it easier for shoppers to find them – for example, antiques or other non-commodity Read more

Amazon Helps Advertisers Analyze Marketing Investments

September 3, 2019September 3, 2019 Ina Steiner

Amazon updated a feature that helps brand advertisers on its marketplace. Amazon Attribution launched in beta last year and, and hundreds of brands now use it. Amazon explained on an overview page, “Help maximize your return on investment (ROI) and Read more

eBay Wants In on Brexit Trade Negotiations

September 2, 2019September 5, 2019 Ina Steiner

eBay wants a say in the UK’s Brexit trade negotiations, and is using its position as a platform for small sellers in its lobbying efforts. The UK is planning to break away from the European Union on October 31, 2019 Read more

Amazon to Collect Sales Tax on Orders Shipped to Ohio

August 30, 2019August 30, 2019 Ina Steiner

Amazon announced it will begin collecting sales tax for orders shipped to Ohio beginning on September 1, 2019. (eBay also announced it would begin collecting sales tax from buyers in Ohio beginning September 1st.) Amazon announcement follows: Based on changes Read more

eBay Offers Protection to Sellers Impacted by Hurricane Dorian

August 30, 2019August 30, 2019 Ina Steiner

eBay posted an announcement to offer advice to sellers impacted by Hurricane Dorian. It also said it would automatically protect sellers’ shipping metrics related to the storm – be sure to read the details to see if you’re covered. eBay Read more

eBay to Collect Sales Tax from Buyers in Ohio

August 30, 2019August 30, 2019 Ina Steiner

eBay will begin collecting sales tax from buyers in Ohio beginning September 1, 2019. Note that it will also begin collecting sales tax for some additional states beginning in October (link to chart on eBay help pages below). Announcement follows: Read more

Warning: Cash Any Canada Post Money Orders ASAP

August 29, 2019August 30, 2019 Ina Steiner

A warning for sellers: if you have or are expecting Money Orders from Canadian customers, you have until August 30th to cash them. The same is true in reverse for Canadian sellers dealing with US payments. The USPS announced it Read more