Randy Smythe
I write about <a href="http://rksmythe.blogspot.com">ecommerce,</a> <a href="http://digitalnapkin.blogspot.com">ideas</a>, <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/singledad">Single Parenthood</a>, <a href="http://ebaysquidoo.blogspot.com"> and Squidoo
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Why a Yahoo/eBay Merger is on the Horizon!With the announcement that Terry Semel is leaving Yahoo and founder Jerry Yang will be coming on board, I think the timing is right that for a Yahoo/eBay merger. I believe a merger between these two Internet behemoths makes sense on a number of levels. -
Are You Considering Opening an Ebay Store? Wait! Read This FirstIf you currently have a store and can make a reasonable profit, I would of course recommend that you stay but if you are considering opening a new store, my suggestion is to wait. Wait until eBay figures out what they want to be when they grow-up. -
Getting a Divorce! - Put the Kids First!When I got divorced I was so angry. I couldn't understand why this was happening to me. Anger and hurt are natural emotions when going through this type of event but when they spill over into your relationship with your kids they can have a major negative impact. -
GoogZilla Vs. King Ebaydorah the Three Headed Monster!In the great tradition of Japanese cinema, the battle between Google and eBay is starting to look like one of those classic Godzilla movies. GoogZilla and King Ebaydorah are fighting over Tokyo (ecommerce).
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Microsoft's Micro-Payment System May Save Web 2.0With the announcement last week that Microsoft is working on a Micro payment system for the web, it occurred to me that this might be the application that saves Web 2.0. One of the biggest problems facing Web 2.0 startups today is monetizing their services.
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How I Would Monetize MySpace!MySpace has millions of little "viral" entrepreneurs at their disposal. These members love recommending, referring, passing on information about music, movies, people, pictures, Widgets and ideas. Why not put them to work for you?
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PayPal Vs. Google Checkout!It would be difficult to argue that Google's Checkout does not pose a threat to eBay's PayPal. Recent initiatives from PayPal look to be directly related to the perceived threat of Google Checkout.
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What is the Digital Napkin?The Digital Napkin is a blog about ideas. According to Wikipedia.org an idea is "an image existing or formed in the mind". An idea is just a concept until it is acted upon, implemented or put into practice. -
EBay: What the Heck is a TSE?A new phrase and its companion acronym made its debut in the earnings call the other day: The Tailored Shopping Experience or TSE. -
How Do You Beat EBay in the Auction Business? One Category at a Time!What would happen if a significant competitor rose up in each of eBay's categories? -
What's Happening to EBay's Top Sellers?According to a recently published list of the top 10,000 sellers on eBay (as of September 2006) published by Sellathon.com - a site that tracks eBay sellers by their feedback - some interesting trends are developing:
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Can EBay Be Used as a Customer Acquisition Tool?Sellers who sell on eBay need to change their mindset, even sellers who are presently happy with the world of eBay. My suggestion is quit thinking of eBay as your home on the Internet and start thinking of it as a marketing tool. -
And the EBay Hits Just Keep Coming!Beginning in early 2007, eBay will add all Half.com listings to eBay search results. Chief Marketing Officer Gary Briggs made this statement during the recent Town Hall meeting announcing eBay's marketing plans for the 4th Quarter.
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Former EBay User (Me) Banned from EBay Message Boards!As you all know by now, I told my eBay story in late Sept. and began posting articles on various topics related to eBay. At the time I also registered on eBay again so I could participate in Message Board discussions.
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Interview: Former EBay Top Seller GlacierBayDVD Speaks OutGlacierBayDVD rose to become one of eBay's top PowerSellers, achieving 268,198 unique feedback ratings and making $4.6 million in GMS (the value of items sold) in 2004. But something went terribly wrong
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The Real Future of Ebay; After Their Recent Agreements with Yahoo and Google!Ebay appears to be modifying their business model; they are moving towards an advertiser supported shopping portal rather than a shopping destination.
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Are EBay and Store Sellers Headed for Divorce?Unlike most businesses there is an emotional element that is unique to eBay. For so many years eBay was considered a community. Sure it was still a business, but both buyers and sellers alike enjoyed the experience. -
Where to Get Your EBay News with a Shot of Espresso!There are numerous sources on the web where you can get your daily dose of eBay news with your morning coffee: from the latest wacky sale to in-depth financial information. Here is a list of web resources to satisfy your ebay news habit.
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What is the E! True Hollywood Story About EBay's Former Top Seller Glacier Bay DVD?What does one of eBay's former top sellers have to say about the current state of eBay. Randy Smythe, owner of Glacier Bay DVD weighs in on the world of eBay.