Latest E-Commerce News

eBay Watch: iPhone Sales, Listing and ProStores Updates
EBay Bans Apple iPhone 3G pre-sales, more flexibility for multiple quantity listings and new PixelMill ProStores templates launched. Plus, we highlight a new shipping service for sellers, and offer shipping news and surveys.

Shore Up Multichannel Marketing with New Baynote Platform
The new Collective Intelligence Platform allows e-tailers to deploy peer-driven recommendations, social search and testing across multiple channels, including mobile and e-mail marketing.

Making AdWords Add Up for Your E-Business
AdVice on formulating a successful pay-per-click strategy for your online business.

eBay to Developers: Let My Love Open the Door
eBay is laying out Project Echo, a plan to give independent developers a path to having their software featured within eBay's core site.

E-Biz Briefs: Micropayments, E-Coupons, Overseas Shipping
Javien's micropayment plan meets Visa's new guidelines, traffic is up at coupon sites, and Shipwire, the online fulfillment company, expands into Europe.

Yahoo, Google in Search/Ad Deal
Under the agreement, Yahoo can run ads supplied by Google alongside its own search results.

Yahoo Proclaims Talks with Microsoft are (Really) Over
The embattled Web pioneer says all discussions with Microsoft about any type of acquisition — either an outright purchase or a partial sale — have ended.

Using Google Sitemap to Improve Search Results
Most Web shop owners are aware of sitemaps, which can help your customers find what they want — but there's a second type you should be aware of as well. Google Sitemaps will optimize your site for search results.

eBay Watch: Feedback Frenzy, iPhone Apps, Free Ad Site
Third-party sites emerge to cover eBay feedback, a new iPhone application and a review of a community-based, free classifieds site.

Live Chat Strategies for E-tailers
Live chat can increase sales — if you use it effectively. We show you how.