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Overstock.com Announces Introduction of O.CO Domain Name

January 20, 2011 By 6 Comments

Overstock.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: OSTK) today announced the introduction of the domain name O.CO as a shortcut for its Overstock.com website. The company purchased the domain name from .CO Internet S.A.S, the official .CO domain registry in July 2010. During the initial introduction period, consumers who shop O.CO will receive free shipping on their entire order. To learn more visit www.o.co.

The introduction of O.CO highlights Overstock.com’s growth into a globally recognized brand that is synonymous with the ‘O’ and is a natural transition of the company’s brand to a universally understandable and relevant domain.  The O.CO web site will carry all of the same products, award winning customer service, and have the same customized shopping features as the Overstock.com web site.

“Over the eleven years we’ve been in business we’ve evolved into a savings engine for shoppers. We have become O.CO,” said Overstock.com Chairman and CEO Patrick Byrne.  “As a lifestyle destination, consumers can find absolutely anything on O.CO whether they are shopping for furniture, bedding, clothing, and jewelry, buying a car or home, and, soon, looking for their next vacation spot.”

In line with the company’s dedication to be a savings engine and global online presence, Overstock.com remains committed to giving back to local communities and around the world.  In the U.S., Overstock.com has a history of social enterprise and entrepreneurship. In 2009, it partnered with the Wounded Warrior Project and raised more than $250,000 for U.S. veterans.  In response to the current economic recession, Overstock.com launched the Main Street Revolution initiative, a national marketing and distribution channel for small business owners, providing the opportunity to sell their products on the site. Globally, over the last 11 years, it has created employment opportunities and donated more than $60 million to approximately 10,000 artisans in more than 52 countries around the world through its Worldstock Fair Trade initiative.

“Overstock’s purchase of O.CO prior to the domain’s public launch was an investment in its future and it speaks to the confidence that Overstock’s executives had in the credibility and marketability of the .CO domain,” said Juan Diego Calle, CEO of .CO Internet. “Overstock’s early confidence in the .CO domain helped to inspire a lot of interest and excitement for the launch, and has contributed to the more than 600,000 .CO domain names that have been registered by people in 200 countries.”

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Amazon to Acquire LOVEFiLM International Limited

January 20, 2011 By 7 Comments

Amazon.com, Inc. today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire the remaining shares in LOVEFiLM International Limited. LOVEFiLM is a leading European subscription entertainment service which combines the benefits of online DVD and games rental-by-post as well as streaming films and TV shows instantly over the internet to PCs, internet enabled TVs and Playstation(R)3. LOVEFiLM operates today in the UK, Germany, Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Amazon already has a significant minority shareholding in LOVEFiLM and does not itself operate any similar business in Europe.

“LOVEFiLM has been innovating on behalf of movie rental customers across Europe for many years and with the advent of the LOVEFiLM player, they are further delighting customers by streaming digital movies for their immediate enjoyment,” said Greg Greeley, Amazon’s Vice President of European Retail. “LOVEFiLM and Amazon have enjoyed a strong working relationship since LOVEFiLM acquired Amazon Europe’s DVD rental business in 2008, and we look forward to a productive and innovative future.”

“The deal is a winner for the members who love LOVEFiLM because of its value, choice, convenience and innovation in home entertainment,” said Simon Calver, Chief Executive of LOVEFiLM International. “With Amazon’s unequivocal support we can significantly enhance our members’ experience across Europe.”

The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2011.

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New Absolute Auctions on AuctionTime.com

December 26, 2010 By 8 Comments

AuctionTime.com is the latest online source to move or buy construction equipment, farm equipment, and trucks and trailers at auctions values.  There are no buyer’s fees, free bidder registration, and no hidden reserves with AuctionTime.com.  Once a bidder registers, they are able to view the seller’s contact information and make contact with the seller if needed. AuctionTime.com features motor grader auctions, excavator auctions, tractor auctions, combine auctions, planter auctions, heavy duty truck auctions, commercial truck auctions, tractor trailer auctions plus much more.

AuctionTime.com has 507 auctions ending December 29th, 2010.  Proxy bidding for these items will open on December 22nd and live bidding on December 28th.  There are 160 absolute auctions with opening bids at $100-$1000. The following links are a few absolute auctions in the sale:

Farm Equipment

Tractors

Harvesters

Construction Equipment

Trucks

AuctionTime.com is powered by TractorHouse.com, MachineryTrader.com, and TruckPaper.com so buy with confidence.   Register to bid for free at AuctionTime.com and pay no buyers fees.  Auctions are ending every Wednesday.

[SOURCE: AuctionTime.com]

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Nextag Announces Launch of Leading Android and Upgrade to iPhone Mobile Shopping Applications

December 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Nextag, a leading comparison shopping website for products and services, today announced the launch of their leading Android app and an upgrade to their iPhone mobile shopping application, just in time to maximize mid-December shopping spikes.

“Consumers have already demonstrated they are in the mood to buy, and our new apps for iPhone and Android make it that much easier for them to research, compare and shop on the fly as the holiday season peaks,” said Jeffrey G. Katz, Chief Executive Officer of Nextag. “People looking to complete their last-minute shopping can use their smartphones to tap, snap and save. We’re giving more tools to consumers to get the most out of their shopping experience and relieve the stresses of bad weather and crowded malls.”

Nextag’s updated Androidand iPhone applications include several price comparison, research and shopping tools consumers need, all in the palm of their hands. Features include:

* The ability to scan barcodes and use Nextag’s search tools to find best prices from thousands of merchants
* Store locator to quickly find the products you want in your neighborhood
* Speedy searches and the ability to sort by lowest price, brand, seller ratings and more
* Wishlist functionality that enables lists to be created and shared with friends and family – or just keep handy for future reference
* Innovative image recognition technology – just snap a picture with your iPhone and find your product with a single click

The Nextag mobile apps are available at: http://www.nextag.com/serv/main/buyer/mobile/promo/iphone.jsp (iPhone) and http://www.nextag.com/serv/main/buyer/mobile/promo/android.jsp (Android). Apps for other platforms are available at: http://www.nextag.com.

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Avoid Pitfalls of Leading Auction and Shopping Sites with 7four

December 5, 2010 By 1 Comment

The two most popular online eCommerce websites, Craigslist and eBay, have their strengths – but also weaknesses. As an antidote to those shortcomings, 7four has emerged as a new way to buy, sell and trade online.

7four is an online marketplace resource that stresses the recycling of products for trade while also providing an opportunity to sell and buy goods. It’s free to browse, free to join as a member and virtually free to post items. The colorful, cheerful graphics on the site support its mission to provide an enjoyable eCommerce environment. There are no “hiccups” or hidden charges in using 7four – it’s purposefully straightforward and upfront in its approach.

“In developing 7four, I’ve addressed all the pitfalls and inconveniences that other auction and shopping sites present, and the result is a much more vibrant, efficient and cost-effective portal,” says Lawrence Smith, 7four’s founder. “From the visual design to the technical aspects of how 7four operates, from posting to searching to the point of transaction – everything is seamless, user-friendly and super-simple. I’ve also worked hard to guarantee a no-gimmick eCommerce atmosphere and include special incentives to excite and motivate people to use 7four.”

7four shares some features with eBay and Craigslist – notably, the site prohibits adult ads, it’s free to post many types of advertisements, and there are member services and a blog. However, a few key differentiators on 7four.com include:

  • a one-time $5 fee for automobiles for a 30-day posting period;
  • no fees or upcharges on all other items for either posting or selling;
  • payment choices, including PayPal or e-mailing the seller directly to make arrangements;
  • rewards for those posting automobile ads, whereby at every 100,000th post, the seller receives $1,000 as an incentive for posting on the site;
  • greater attention to the user’s online experience, enhanced with colorful, dynamic graphics carefully balanced with a clutter- and commercial-free website.

For more information, visit http://www.7four.com.



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Walmart Marketplace

September 8, 2009 By 5 Comments

walmart-marketplaceWalmart now has its own Marketplace open to select e-Commerce stores. Its no surprise they have CSN Stores, eBags, and ProTeam. With the large selection and I mean larege selection CSN stores offers over 1 Million products alone; Walmart will be able to provide the consumers with the variety they want. This will make it hard for small eTailers to compete. I currently offer 2,500 items on my sites and currently working in offering more. However, the average online seller offers around 50 items.

So, how can we compete? Simple, offer top service, hassle free Returns and offer variety. Keep up with the Social Media trends; you want to brand (product) yourself. Stay informed – this quarter is faced with many changes from several marketplaces and product search engines. Here is a video from CNBC on the announcement made by Walmart.

CSN Stores is already the 3rd largest online store making $200 Million a year in Sales (yes, even in this slow economy). Now with their new partnership with Walmart I can see them double that. Do you think eBay has met its rival? Will the prices offered from the “selected sellers” be better than what they offer in their sites or even offer on eBay? We will see………

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Google Marketplace Policies Changes

September 8, 2009 By 1 Comment

Google Marketplace Changes to take effect on December 1st, 2009. Google announced New Policies for Marketplaces & Aggregators on Google Product Search.  Google will introduce multi-client accounts to help marketplaces manage (control) feeds for multiple sellers under a single account.

….The multi-client accounts allow aggregators and marketplaces to consolidate and manage data feeds and reporting for sub-accounts, submit changes more rapidly, and get more accurate Google Checkout badging at the seller level……..individual sellers on marketplaces no longer need to submit a feed to Google Product Search. To avoid duplicate listings we will be notifying individual sellers and retiring their accounts.

Make sure the marketplace where you offer your products complies with Googles’ multi-client account aggregated feed you should be fine. Time to clean up your inventory and make sure listings do comply with Googles’  marketplace Policies….

Google Marketplace Policies:

  • Sub-accounts that are not compliant will be deactivated, and excessive deactivations will lead to deactivation of the parent account. Examples:
  • Items requiring a method of payment that lacks buyer protection, such as money order or wire transfer, are not allowed.
  • All item data must be kept current. Changes in item information should be submitted to Google Base within 24 hours.
  • Promotional text such as “free shipping” or “lowest price guaranteed” are not allowed in titles and descriptions.
  • Items such as vehicles, event tickets, and service listings are not allowed in the “Products” item type.
  • Listings for counterfeit goods, fraudulent listings, and illegal items are prohibited.
  • Duplicate offers within the same account, or between separate accounts that you control, are not allowed.

Find more here

With the many changes eBay has made and now the changes other marketplaces are making you do want to stay complaint with Google (Froogle) and offer your products in other marketplaces. The busy holiday season is here…. Its crunch time.

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