eBay Mark Down Madness - Auction Extensions - Craigslist Tools - SEO KeyWord Tools - e-Mail Coupon Secrets - Jewelry Photography Tips

eBay has finally caught up with such radical web 2.0 forces such as J.C.Penney,Woolworth’s and Sears by instituting markdowns in fixed price and store listings. Its a good move to consider using them..that is if you know how and why…listen in as I explain a tactic that is as old as retailing itself.

Meanwhile, eBay has clamped down on auction extensions and automatic auction extenders, banning them from the site. However, extensions are still permitted for fixed price and store listings..if you’re not already using extensions to increase your listings visibility, you should be.

Craigslist has been a very popular topic in the past on the show. However, its a different kettle of fish than eBay and researching the Craigslist marketplace is an important first-step to selling there. Listen in as I go over several tools that will make that task easier, including one that you can use to generate an anonymous phone number for customer contact that is useful on eBay as well.

An new blog that will review your eBay store and perhaps be a source of future traffic for you.

A great site for doing all of your keyword searching in one place. Use it to find how and where (and how much the word or phrase will cost in Adwords or on Yahoo) on practically every significant site on the web.

Transactional e-mails are more than just the humdrum after the sale. They represent an excellent marketing opportunity…that is, if you know what to offer.

Could you and several of your friends use some of the hottest on-line bargain shopping communities to drive traffic to your sites? Its doable if you’re smart.

Jewelry photography is one of the trickiest pics you are liable to take when selling. I’ve found a very good site that spells it out for you. Also, these tips are applicable for anyone trying to photograph any reflective surface.

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Links from this week’s show:

Power Press Web Site Marketing Strategy - Write press releases that will bring traffic and buyers to your site or auction. Normally $37.97, you can receive $10 Off ($27.97) by entering “lonelyboy” (omit the ” “) in the Promo Code box.

e-Junkie - The best digital download manager available. Enter code: “SELL101″ for a one month’s free service.

GoDaddy Discount - Get $96 in Free Extras with your domain name from GoDaddy.com. Each domain includes free hosting with a Web site builder, a free Blog, Complete Email and much more. Enter code “pod54″ and get 10% off your order.

Craig’s Helper - a simple tool that allows you to search multiple Craigslist sites at once, quickly and easily.

CraigsNumber - Craigsnumber is an auto-expiring, FREE anonymous phone number for use not only on Craigslist but wherever you might need it.

MyBidlist.com - Turn ads into auctions on Craigslist, kijiji, Google base, Edgeio, Yahoo! Local Listing, LiveDeal, Oodle, Backpage, Vast for FREE.

Crazedlist- Search Craigslist like a madman.

Best eBay Auction Stores - Request a review of your Store and let them help bring business to it.

SEO Book Keyword Suggestion Tool - The best keyword research tool/service I know of.

BidThumbs - A gallery of eBay items of interest for reserve-met / no-reserve auctions ending within 24 hours.

Jewelry Photography Tips - Excellent one-stop site for tips to taking pics of all things shiny.

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