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Author: Abdul-Qadir

  • When to “Buy Now” and When to Bid.

    When to "Buy Now" and When to Bid.

    You will often find yourself facing the choice of whether to pay a fixed price or keep on bidding. This choice might be presented to you in a single auction, or you might be choosing between different auctions of the different types. So should you use that 'Buy it Now' button or keep on trying to outbid everyone else? It's all a question of weighing up the advantages and disadvantages.

    Buy it Now.

    – The Advantages.

    When you use Buy it Now, you know the asking price and you can take some time to decide whether to pay it or not – you can even negotiate. You don't need to keeping your eye on the auction, or get caught up in the last-minute bidding frenzy that is now inevitable on any popular item. Not only that, but the seller will be happy to get a fixed price for their item, and they're likely to nicer to you than usual. Some sellers can be a little resentful when they feel that you got a little too much of a bargain on their item.

    – The Disadvantages.

    You will almost certainly pay more for the item, especially with more expensive items. Also, it takes some of the fun out of eBay. Aren't you there for an auction, after all? If you want to pay a fixed price then there are thousands of online stores you could be visiting. It's like pressing 'collect' instead of 'gamble' on a fruit machine: it's the boring option. But then, maybe that's what you want.

    These rules are relatively constant: there are few times when using Buy it Now would allow you to get something cheaper, or when bidding would be an easier way to do it. In the end, as with so many things in life, it's a simple question of price vs. convenience, and it's up to you.

    There are those times, though, when the strategic use of the Buy it Now button can be a useful tool to help you outwit your competition. If the current bid is almost as high as the Buy it Now price, then why bid higher and keep the contest going? Clicking that button is a no-brainer. The same goes for times when a seller has, for some reason, set the Buy it Now price only slightly higher than their starting price for bids. Why bother to go through all the hassle of bidding?

    You might also find that there are times when you should leave the Buy it Now button as a last resort: it can be a useful way of ending last-minute contests with a decisive 'this is mine' gesture.

    In fact, there are all sorts of tricks you can use on eBay, if you want to get ahead of the game. Remember that most buyers on eBay are casual, and don't know what they're doing: a little knowledge can go a long way in getting you an advantage. Our next email will have a few tips and tricks for you.

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  • Freebies

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  • “Folksonomies” – a New Viral Marketing Tool

    "Folksonomies" – a New Viral Marketing Tool


    A new consumer phenomenon is called "tagging" or "folksonomies" (short for folks and taxonomy). Tagging is powerful because consumers are creating an organizational structure for online content. Folksonomies not only enable people to file away content under tags, but, even better, share it with others by filing it under a global taxonomy that they created.

    Here's how tagging works. Using sites such as del.icio.us – a bookmark sharing site – and Flickr – a photo sharing site – consumers are collaborating on categorizing online content under certain keywords, or tags.

    For instance, an individual can post photographs of their iPod on Flickr and file it under the tag "iPod." These images are now not only visible under the individual user's iPod tag but also under the community iPod tag that displays all images consumers are generating and filing under the keyword. Right now Flickr has more than 3,500 photos that are labeled "iPod."

    Tagging is catching on because it is a natural complement to search. Type the word "blogs" into Google and it can't tell if you are searching for information about how to launch a blog, how to read blogs, or just what. Large and small sites alike are already getting on to the folksonomy train. They are rolling out tag-like structures to help users more easily locate content that's relevant to them.

    Although tags are far from perfect, marketers should, nevertheless, be using them to keep a finger on the pulse of the American public. Start subscribing to RSS feeds to monitor how consumers are tagging information related to your product, service, company or space. These are living focus groups that are available for free, 24/7. Folksonomy sites can be also be carefully used to unleash viral marketing campaigns – with a caveat. Marketers should be transparent in who they are, why they are posting the link/photos and avoid spamming the services.

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  • Income

    Income is the consumption and savings opportunity gained by an entity within a specified timeframe, which is generally expressed in monetary terms. However, for households and individuals, "income is the sum of all the wages, salaries, profits, interests payments, rents and other forms of earnings received… in a given period of time."

    In the field of public economics, the term may refer to the accumulation of both monetary and non-monetary consumption ability, with the former (monetary) being used as a proxy for total income.

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  • Google Adsense: Computer Knowledge and Direct Deposit

    Google Adsense: Computer Knowledge and Direct Deposit

    Do I Need to be Computer Savvy to Use Google Adsense?

    You don’t have to be a techno-geek to use Google Adsense.  In fact, you don’t need any more technical knowledge than you do to surf the web.  Google Adsense is very user-friendly with a comprehensive support site to answer any question you might have.

    You are first walked through the sign-up process where you are prompted for any and all information needed.  You will then have a couple of days while you are waiting for your account to be approved.  This would be a good time to familiarize yourself with the program policies, which of course you read before you signed up.  But look again.  Make sure the site you are registering doesn’t have any of the no-nos listed.  For instance, some profanity is allowed, but nothing excessive.  What is excessive?  That could be a gray area, but if you’re in doubt, don’t register that site.  There’s plenty of sites with little or no profanity.

    Look at the support site while you are waiting on Google Adsense and see what other’s are saying and doing.  Most of all, have fun.  Your Google Adsense dollars are just waiting to be counted.

    Does Google Adsense Offer Direct Deposit?

    Google adsense offers various payment options for publishers.  

    Electronic Funds Transfer (ETF) is offered in 16 countries whereby your payments are deposited directly into your bank account in your local currency.  Check Google Adsense support to see which countries participate in this option.  You will need to sign up for  this option after your application is approved by signing into your account. You then click the edit link adjacent to the payment header.  After you fill out the bank information, Google Adsense will make a small test deposit into your account.  This is for security purposes to assure the account is really your own.

    Watch your account for the test deposit to post, usually within just a few days.  After you have received the deposit from Google, log back in to your account and in the Payment Details section, click Verify Account.  You then will need to enter the amount of the test deposit.  If you do not complete this step, your payments will be on hold.  Once you enter the test deposit amount correctly, your bank will be approved and selected as your form of payment.

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  • How to Find and Buy Affordable Beauty Products

    Are you in need of beauty products?  If you are interested in improving your appearance, beauty wise, you may be. If really haven’t placed much of a focus on your appearance, beauty wise, in the past, you may be a little bit surprised when you start shopping for beauty product and supplies.  Unfortunately, that surprise will not always be a good one.  You will likely find that many, in fact a large number of, beauty products are expensive.  In fact, some may be so expensive that you may just want to turn around and walkout of the store and forever give up your quest to look “beautiful,” but you don’t have to. There are a number of different ways that you can go about finding affordable beauty products.

    One of the easiest ways to find affordable beauty products is by visiting a retail store, like a beauty supply store, a fashion store, or a department store.  What you will want to do is visit the store’s clearance or markdown sections. Most retailers, including beauty supply stores, have a clearance section that contains marked down beauty products.  Most of the time, there is nothing wrong the products that are being discounted.  When it comes to storefront stores, many retailers are limited on space; therefore, they regularly try to move out older products to make room for new ones.  This common retail practice may be able to save you a considerable amount of money on beauty products.
    How to Find and Buy Affordable Beauty Products
    In addition to having a clearance section or a markdown section, many retailers, including beauty supply stores, also regularly have sales.  In fact, most retailers have large storewide sales once a week or so.  If you are able to find a good store sale on beauty products, you may be able to save yourself a decent amount of money.  It is common to find retailers that give you a percentage discount off of your order or a certain item.  You may also see offers that are like buy one get one free or buy one get one half off.  You should always try to check your local stores to see if they are having any sales and also check your newspapers for store sale fliers or inserts.

    Although shopping at a local beauty supply store or another retailer is nice, you may also want to think about buying beauty products online. What is nice about buying beauty products online is that you often have hundreds of retailers to choose from.  That actually translates into an unlimited number of beauty products for sale.  Also, with the internet, you can easily compare prices and products, making it easier to find affordably priced beauty products.  You will also be able to find beauty products for sale on online auction websites.  Of course, you can make your purchases from there, if you want, but you need to review the person who you will be doing business with, like their feedback.  Buying health and beauty products from someone who you don’t know is risky, as you can never be too sure about contaminations and such.

    In addition to using the internet to find beauty products for sale online, you may also want to use the internet to find moneysaving coupons.  It is common to find money saving coupons for certain products or certain retail sores.  If you have a nearby beauty supply store and that store has an online website, you may want to see if they have any coupons for you to print off. You will also want to check the online websites of your favorite product manufacturers for the same.  It may also be good idea to pick a copy of your local Sunday paper, as many Sunday papers are full of coupons, some of which may be for beauty products, like makeup, skincare products, and hair care products.

    As you can see, there are a number of different ways that you can go about finding and buying affordably priced beauty products.  Looking great or “beautiful,” may be important to you, but it isn’t something that should leave you broke.

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  • Tips For Selecting An Autoresponder

    Anyone who owns a website can gain a world of benefit from an autoresponder.  If you own a website, you probably have hundreds of visitors on a daily basis.  Through the use of an autoresponder, you can take their emails addresses and contact them anytime you wish.  Although an autoresponder is a great thing – you should be very careful when you choose the one for your website.

    When you select your autoresponder, you want to purchase from a company that has a history of being stable and reliable.  There have been several companies in the past that have went out of business, taking customer lists and leaving those with their autoresponders hanging.  This can be very devastating to a company, and you should avoid it at all costs.  You should always choose a company that you can rely on, and never go by price.  If you try to save yourself some money, you could end up paying for it down the road.

    If you run a big company, you’ll want an autoresponder that supports multiple lists and allows you to follow up with customers as many times as you wish.  An autoresponder can do more than just answer emails, which is why you should pay close attention to features.  Although you may have just one website now, you’ll want to plan ahead for the future just in case you decide to run more than one site.

    If you don’t know a lot about computers, you’ll want to choose an autoresponder that is easy to set up.  Non technical autoresponders are always the best, as virtually anyone can install them.  Integration is also important, especially if you have a lot of other components on your website such as a shopping cart or a checkout.  If you are paying for hosting with your website, you should check and see if the package comes with an autoresponder.

    For many, price is a very important factor.  If you don’t have a lot of money to spend, this will be a crucial consideration.  Although there are free autoresponders out there, you should usually use them, as they come with ads and other annoyances.  One of the best we have found that does offer a free account and no ads is www.Automatic-Responder.com for up to 250 subscribers it is a great deal. If you search around on the Internet, you may be able to find a complete package that offers you web hosting and an autoresponder together for one low price.  The savings here can be really good, especially if you use a long term option.

    If you take your time and choose a reliable autoresponder, you’ll save your company and yourself a lot of money in the long run.  Buying or downloading a free or cheap autoresponder is never a good idea, as it will end up costing you both money and time.  The ideal way to find the best autoresponder is weigh out your options, take your time, and select best autoresponder for your company.

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  • Successful Forum Viral Marketing

    Successful Forum Viral Marketing

    In order to be successful using forums to do viral marketing there are some things that are required.  

    Do Your Homework: Prior to joining any forum, you must do some research.

    1.    Join relevant forums that are in some way related to the promotion’s primary sales market. For example, someone involved with a health related product, many types of forums could apply….everything from holistic medicine to stay-at-home moms.

    2.    Choose popular forums.  There is no point in wasting your time and energy on forums that few members and few posts. Page raking and the amount of active members are two good ways to check for this.

    3.    Choose forums that allow sig tags.  If it’s possible read the rules before joining and pay attention to them. Your time is important, too.  It is better to find out that a forum doesn’t allow posts with sig tags before you go to the time and trouble of joining.

    After You Have Joined: OK…you have chosen two or three forums that meet your requirements…now what?

    1.    Keep your sig tag short and update it regularly.  The ideal thing is to limit yourself to one link, preferably to your main website.

    2.    Never create posts that are nothing more than an advertisement. This all but a universal rule and only displays the marketers lack of experience if he does so.  At best this kind of post will be deleted by the monitors….at worst, it is grounds for being banned.

    3.    Work the room.  Be an active member on the forum. Plan to spend at least an hour each day there and take the time to get to know the users. Take the time to introduce yourself with intelligent questions depending upon the forum’s topic.  

    As a marketer becomes a regular member, they will hopefully develop a good reputation and without saying a word about their promotion, those who are interested in their product will approach them.

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  • How to Get eBay Coupons.

    How to Get eBay Coupons.

    You have to be very lucky to be one of the chosen few who receive an eBay coupon by email. These coupons are just like cash that you can use towards anything you buy on eBay – the only conditions being that you pay using PayPal, and that you are using eBay in the USA, Canada or the UK.

    There are two ways to get eBay coupons.

    Wait for that Email.

    Of course, if you just wait, you'll be waiting for a long time. You have to do something to make yourself look like the kind of person eBay would want to tempt back with a coupon. If you open an account, buy a few medium-value things and then suddenly stop, the chances are you'll find yourself with some kind of special offer – but still, not always.

    Go Searching.

    The better way, of course, is to go and find the coupons that are out there on the web. This is quite hit-and-miss, as eBay don't always have an offer on, but when there's a valid code you can guarantee that it'll be everywhere within a few hours. Just type 'ebay coupon codes' into your favourite search engine, but be prepared to pick through some rubbish. You might find you have better luck if you use a more obscure search engine, where people haven't taken the trouble to game the results.

    If going through search engines is too much for you, then just keep an eye out at any community forums you frequent, where someone might just post one. You probably have the best chances if you make a few friends on eBay's own forums at http://hub.ebay.com/community. It can be fun and educational to chat to the regulars there too, so you really have nothing to lose.

    How do You Redeem Coupons?

    A coupon is basically a code, with some being quite long. All you need to do is pay with PayPal as usual for the item you want to use the coupon towards. After you choose PayPal as your payment method, you will notice a heading that says 'Coupons, Gift Certificates and eBay Anything Points'. Type the coupon code in here: they can be long, so you should use copy-and-paste to make sure you get it right. Just click 'Redeem', and it's good to go.

    Don't worry about causing problems for sellers by doing this, by the way – they have no way of even telling that you used a coupon, as eBay just pay them for the item as usual. Coupons are good for sellers as they attract more buyers to eBay, meaning that they get more bids on their auctions. After all, why would they object to getting more money without you actually having to pay it?

    Since you're interested in making your eBay shopping more affordable, you might be interested to know that you can now buy eBay items on credit. Our next email will tell you all the details of eBay's new 'Buyer's Credit' program.

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  • A Beginner’s Guide to the Different eBay Auction Types.

    A Beginner's Guide to the Different eBay Auction Types.

    Over the years, eBay has introduced all sorts of different auction types, in an effort to give people more options when they buy and sell their things on eBay.

    For every seller who doesn't like the idea that their item might sell for a far lower price than they intend, there's another who wants to shift hundreds of the same item quickly. eBay tries to cater to all tastes. This email gives you an overview of the different kinds of auctions and their advantages for you.

    Normal Auctions.

    These are the bread-and-butter of eBay, the auctions everyone knows: buyers bid, others outbid them, they bid again, and the winner gets the item. Simple.

    Reserve Auctions.

    Reserve auctions are for sellers who don't want their items to sell for less than a certain price – a concept you'll know about if you're familiar with real auctions. They work just like normal auctions on eBay, except that the buyer will be told if their bid does not meet the reserve price you set, and they'll need to bid again if they want the item. If no-one is willing to meet your price, then the auction is cancelled, and you keep the item.

    Fixed Price ('Buy it Now') Auctions.

    Buy it Now auctions can work in one of two ways. You can add a Buy it Now button to a normal auction, meaning that buyers can choose either to bid normally or to simply pay the asking price and avoid the whole bidding process. Some sellers, though, now cut out the auction process altogether and simply list all their items at fixed price. This lets you avoid all the complications of the auction format and simply list your items for how much you want them to sell for.

    Recently, eBay added a twist to fixed price auctions: the 'best offer'. This means that buyers can contact you to negotiate a price, which could be a good way to get sell some extra stock at a small discount. The only downside to reserve and fixed price auctions is that you pay a small extra fee to use these formats. In general, it is more worth using reserve auctions for higher-priced items and fixed price auctions for lower-priced ones – but remember that you can combine the two formats.

    Multiple Item ('Dutch') Auctions.

    These are auctions where you can sell more than one of a certain item. Dutch auctions can be done by bidding. Buyers bid a price and say how many items they want, and then everyone pays the lowest price that was bid by one of the winning bidders. If you have trouble getting your head around that, then don't worry – everyone else does too! These auctions are very rare.

    What is more common is when a seller has a lot of one item, and lists it using a combination of two auction types: a multiple-item fixed price auction. This just means that you can just say how many of the item you they have, and offer them at a fixed price per unit. Buyers can enter how many they want and then just click Buy it Now to get them.

    Now that you know about the different types of auctions, you should make sure that the items you plan to sell don't violate eBay's listing policies. The next email will let you know what's allowed and what is a big no-no.

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