Etsy is raising seller fees and introducing new subscription plans while promising to boost its marketing budget to bring more buyers to the site. One positive thing worth noting: listing fees are not increasing. But transaction fees (commissions) are rising Read more
Etsy kicked off a marketing campaign in the UK. It’s working with five “influencers” who will post about the campaign on their social media accounts, giving exposure to Etsy and its sellers. Etsy explained that it posed five classic summer Read more
Amazon signaled is commitment to the UK market, showing again its ability to remain above the political fray as the UK moves toward exiting the EU, while staying focused on growing its business. This month, Amazon published a press release Read more
A new eBay Bucks promotion offers members of the eBay loyalty program 10% in eBay Bucks for buying or for selling. The invitation-only promotion offers the following: 10% in eBay Bucks on every qualifying item when you buy or earn Read more
eBay launched its parts compatibility feature called Fitment on eBay Motors 8 years ago, but it’s just rolling out to Canadians this month. eBay Canada announced in its February Spring Seller Update that the new feature would be coming to Read more
eBay said 21 million of its shoppers hold “black” and “platinum” credit cards, and it revealed other tidbits about its high-spending buyers in a bid to persuade luxury brands to advertise on its marketplace. The following statistics were part of Read more
Amazon has been sending an invitation to sellers this month giving them the opportunity for coaching. The Amazon Support Connect program costs $75 for a one-hour session and is conducted via video conferencing. This comes on the heels of programs Read more
Handmade and vintage marketplace Etsy is turning 13 (time flies!) and is celebrating this month with a sales event kicking off on June 18th and running through June 22nd – sellers can participate by putting their items on sale. Meanwhile Read more
Many readers are familiar with Skip McGrath who has been writing about online selling since the late 1990s. His latest newsletter features an article, “Has eBay finally jumped the shark? New eBay Policies May Eliminate Some eBay Sellers.” One of 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. ******** ******** Hi Ina, Here is something for Read more
