eBay Tips 2008: That’s all folks.

by Dan Wilson

This post was written in January 2008; specific information contained within it may be out of date.

Thanks very much for giving me the chance to spout off every day for a month about eBay and ecommerce and the like. Thanks, especially, for the comments and conversations that have taken place. It has been fascinating to read the views expressed.

So I thought I’d finish with a sort of summary and pull together some themes that we’ve talked about.

eBay’s on the cusp: It’s all change out there with an uncertain economic future, the leadership shuffle at eBay, Feedback developments and the fee adjustments. It seems that when we look back in a year’s time that we’ll survey a different scene. I think that’s rather exciting.

A little effort goes a long away: Time is a seller’s most precious commodity. There’s a whole raft of things a seller can do to be more efficient and the time saved can be ploughed back into the business. It could be about examining the numbers, upping the marketing or sourcing new lines. But whatever it is, it’s about being competitive. Tiny tweaks and minor efforts can inch you ahead of the competition.

There’s a whole internet out there: Complementing your eBay activities with off-eBay selling and marketing can give you the edge. It could be about driving traffic to your eBay sales or branching out and developing a website. But again, it’s about being ultra-competitive. Follow the traffic and don’t expect eBay to do all the running.

eBay ain’t Dead: The sheen might have worn a little thin and the gilt might be flaking off the gingerbread, but I still look at eBay with a sense of awe. It’s huge (I mean gargantuan), still growing and delivering remarkable results. It’s been quite fashionable of late to write eBay off or predict its demise. I’m not in that camp: there’s life in the old dog yet. The changes announced this past week show that the fightback starts here.

Thank you. And good night.

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Author: Dan Wilson
Posted at: Thursday, January 31st, 2008 at 7:43 pm
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Comments

15 Responses to “eBay Tips 2008: That’s all folks.”

  1. Sue Bailey on January 31st, 2008 1:19 pm

    *leads the applause*

    Dan, thank *you*. It’s been brilliant, and we can’t thank you enough for the amazing amount of hard work you’ve put in and good advice you’ve given out this month.

  2. Owen on January 31st, 2008 8:05 pm

    I’ll echo that, Dan.

    You’ve given me a few things to think about. It’s been great.

    Thanks loads.

  3. abs on January 31st, 2008 8:13 pm

    YES YES!!!! great work Dan, you are a star!!! whens the next book, ill be 1st in Queue to get it. :smile: Thank you

  4. Gill on January 31st, 2008 8:17 pm

    Thank you very much indeed Dan - lots of great advice to think about and implement :grin:

  5. Randy Smythe on January 31st, 2008 8:47 pm

    Thanks Dan, this has been a very nice series.

  6. Josordoni on January 31st, 2008 9:16 pm

    Dan it’s been wonderful… I shall SOOO miss your words of wisdom :cry: :cry: .

    Sue and Chris, for gawd’s sake find something else for him to write about!!!

  7. Nick Talley on January 31st, 2008 9:38 pm

    Another nugget of wisdom from Dan!

    Great read. Thanks.

    “But whatever it is, it’s about being competitive. Tiny tweaks and minor efforts can inch you ahead of the competition.”

    Could not have put it better myself.

  8. whirly on January 31st, 2008 9:39 pm

    Enjoyable series, thanks for your time.

  9. Sean Mewse on January 31st, 2008 10:16 pm

    Thank you Dan for your comments they have given me food for thought many times, Sean

  10. Chris Dawson on January 31st, 2008 11:18 pm

    Absolutely fantastic series Dan, I don’t think there’s anyone that could have done it better! Superb! :lol:

  11. Kate on January 31st, 2008 11:41 pm

    Thanks Dan, I’ve got lots to think about as well.

  12. Dan Wilson on February 1st, 2008 12:27 am

    Phew. Glad you all enjoyed it.

    Sits back with a nourishing dram. And wonders what he’ll be doing with all his free time.

    Can’t believe I also moved house this month too. ;o)

  13. Max Leisten on February 1st, 2008 3:04 am

    Great series — hope to see more around this for sellers (and Tamebay readers).

  14. northumbrian on February 1st, 2008 11:46 am

    I know what you can do with any free time Dan

    sell on ebay,
    :twisted:

  15. Dan Wilson: UK-Based eBay Expert, Online Community Specialist, Author, Copywriter and Blogger on February 3rd, 2008 2:07 pm

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