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Live Weekly eCommerce News Roundup

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June 5, 2017

This is where we can give you first hand thoughts & feedback from what has been happening with eCommerce over the past 7 days. Live on YouTube.

A New Marketplace that is Plain Sight? +$60,000 in 6 Months!

A New Marketplace that is in Plain Sight? +$60,000 in 6 Months!

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January 24, 2017

Howdy, Would you like to find out how I've make a company…

How You Can Find Out What Sells on Amazon

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May 24, 2016

Have you ever wondered what actually sells on Amazon and ultimately the exact products that will make you money on Amazon? If you've ever used Terapeak for eBay, think of this as Terapeak on steroids. Jungle Scout is a research tool just for Amazon and works brilliantly. This afternoon 3pm GMT (10AM EDT) we're holding our weekly mastermind webinar & we're being joined by Greg Mercer, the creator of Jungle Scout.

Introducing Cross Border VAT Made Easy (Recorded Webinar)

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May 17, 2016

eBay & Amazon will happily promote "Cross Border trade" to us all as online merchants, however they both complete dodge the implications of this when it comes to tax. Let's be frank here, calculating for just one country can be tricky enough, throw in separate tax thresholds across Europe and the rosey idea of "Cross Border trade" becomes "Cross Border Nightmare". It's not meant to be that way at all.

Order Search & Series Wrap Up – 5/5 Buyer Features eBay Is Missing in 2016

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March 31, 2016

The final instalment of the features buyers are missing on eBay, even now in 2016. One or two are controversial, however they all boil down to the fact, there never has been so much choice for buyers today. eBay is just one of them.

When will the item be with me? – 4/5 Buyer Features eBay Is Missing in 2016

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March 25, 2016

Howdy, In this mini-series we’re learning what the top 5…

I've Purchased From You Before! - 3/5 Buyer Features eBay Is Missing in 2016

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March 24, 2016

This is part 3 of our mini series on buyer features eBay is missing in 2016. In this 3rd part, why not remind buyers that there has been a previous transaction with an eBay seller, right in the search results?

WTF! eBay Pushing Your Customers Elsewhere!

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March 23, 2016

This I just don't get and I know you'll be thinking the same once you realise what's going on. eBay are actively promoting product sales for the same products on external websites.

Buyer Features that are Missing from eBay in 2016

Default Search Filter Options - 2/5 Buyer Features eBay Is Missing in 2016

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March 23, 2016

In part 2 of this mini series we're looking at the buyer options that are missing from eBay in 2016. In this part we'll be finding out how helpful search profiles could be to expedite the identification of suitable products without having to wade through pages & pages of products.

A Block Sellers List - 1/5 Buyer Features eBay Is Missing in 2016

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March 22, 2016

In this 5 part mini series, find out what the top 5 missing features eBay is missing for buyers in 2016. In this part you'll learn about the most controversial one of them all.

How to Score an Extra Free Month of Amazon Prime

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March 18, 2016

Howdy, Already a Amazon Prime member and fancy a free month…

Amazon Copy "Buy Now Layer" from eBay

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March 17, 2016

Howdy, I'm not sure if you've spotted this yet, it's very…

Run a Sale WITHOUT Slashing Prices this January

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December 16, 2015

Before you run off and give all your hard-fought profit away in a slew of price decreases, let’s take a different angle that allows you to sell more and still maintain your current prices, you could even make more than you would normally.

A Competitive Advantage for eBay & Amazon in Plain Sight

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December 7, 2015

For any product based business there is a competitive advantage hiding in plain sight, it’s so obvious when you spot it and lethal when you implement them into your business. As you’re about to find out, kits (also known as bundles) are lethal.

A Sensationalist Click-Bait Headline

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November 23, 2015

2 hours ago I woke up and found that the article I wrote on Friday had received over 30,000 views, +400 likes, an untold number of shares, countless tweets and +40 LinkedIn comments. BUT.... I broke the rules.

eBay Caught Napping by Amazon Handmade

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November 20, 2015

If you’ve not seen it yet, Amazon have released “Amazon Handmade”, an integrated marketplace on the Amazon US site that supports the customisation of products, we can only assume to take on Etsy and to take yet another chomp at eBay.

Magento 2.0 Released - Should I Upgrade Before Christmas?

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November 20, 2015

Before you run away and think "ooooo shiny new toy" with Magento 2.0 there are a couple of practical things to consider.

Webinar: Decimate Your Competition this Christmas

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November 10, 2015

Do you want to get the edge over your competition this Christmas? AND again in January? Remote control your listings like a pro? AND spend less time managing updates? Find out how in this free Webinar.

99.9% Won't Do This. What Will Happen to the 0.1%?

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October 22, 2015

99.9% of you won't follow what I'm about to share with you through, so instead I'm going to share the story on why I think you should be in the 0.1% as well.

Half Way Around the World

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October 7, 2015

What would make me (or you for that matter) travel half way around the world?

eBay Cross Border Trade Made Easy with Magento

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November 14, 2014

Selling internationally using Magento & M2EPro is easy to do. This new course explains how you can do this easily and in under 3 hrs. Oh and its FREE!

hason on Q&A: How Can I Use All the Search Keywords for an Amazon Listing?
Greeting Matt, I have question. My keywords is 'magnetic phone mount', 'magnetic car mount', 'magnetic phone holder', 'magnetic car holder', so my...
Posted May 04, 2016
Helen on The Amazon Buy Box – You know the Secret Formula Right?
Although the formula might work, if I used it I would not make a profit on the item. I've been...
Posted Apr 20, 2016
Fred Harrington on WTF! eBay Pushing Your Customers Elsewhere!
Eh, eBay is gonna do whatever is best for eBay at the end of the day. If this really is...
Posted Apr 19, 2016
Matthew Ogborne on WTF! eBay Pushing Your Customers Elsewhere!
Howdy Steve, Firstly thanks for the comment. Yep totally aware of the import taxes, the orders were broken up into smaller ones...
Posted Apr 05, 2016
Steve on WTF! eBay Pushing Your Customers Elsewhere!
Hi Matt, Just some observations really. 1. You are aware that banggood are China traders so their goods could be subject to...
Posted Apr 04, 2016
Rik on A Block Sellers List – 1/5 Buyer Features eBay Is Missing in 2016
Good one, I agree with the above. Yes Mark.T - saved search is so overlooked. When used it is a very...
Posted Mar 26, 2016
Julius Oliveti on A Block Sellers List – 1/5 Buyer Features eBay Is Missing in 2016
Thats correct. On a personal level I just want to know my money is not going to facilitate fraud.
Posted Mar 24, 2016
Matthew Ogborne on A Block Sellers List – 1/5 Buyer Features eBay Is Missing in 2016
Howdy Julius, That would be a good filter to add, after all from my [and your] perspective as a buyer you...
Posted Mar 24, 2016
Julius Oliveti on A Block Sellers List – 1/5 Buyer Features eBay Is Missing in 2016
I would like to be able to block any seller with no vat number. That way I can cut...
Posted Mar 24, 2016
Matthew Ogborne on How to Get Amazon Feedback Removed
Howdy CC, Happy days!!! Matt
Posted Mar 24, 2016

eCommerce in Plain English Blog

Welcome to the Blog

Live Weekly eCommerce News Roundup

A New Marketplace that is in Plain Sight? +$60,000 in 6 Months!

How You Can Find Out What Sells on Amazon

Introducing Cross Border VAT Made Easy (Recorded Webinar)

Order Search & Series Wrap Up – 5/5 Buyer Features eBay Is Missing in 2016

When will the item be with me? – 4/5 Buyer Features eBay Is Missing in 2016

I've Purchased From You Before! - 3/5 Buyer Features eBay Is Missing in 2016

WTF! eBay Pushing Your Customers Elsewhere!

Default Search Filter Options - 2/5 Buyer Features eBay Is Missing in 2016

A Block Sellers List - 1/5 Buyer Features eBay Is Missing in 2016

How to Score an Extra Free Month of Amazon Prime

Amazon Copy "Buy Now Layer" from eBay

Run a Sale WITHOUT Slashing Prices this January

A Competitive Advantage for eBay & Amazon in Plain Sight

A Sensationalist Click-Bait Headline

eBay Caught Napping by Amazon Handmade

Magento 2.0 Released - Should I Upgrade Before Christmas?

Webinar: Decimate Your Competition this Christmas

99.9% Won't Do This. What Will Happen to the 0.1%?

Half Way Around the World

eBay Cross Border Trade Made Easy with Magento

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