eBay's ( EBAY -2.1% ) traffic growth declined meaningfully in late May following the rollout of Google search algorithm changes, writes Baird's Colin Sebastian. Sebastian also thinks eBay's security breach and pre-Memorial Day softness may have taken a toll. An initial analysis from SearchEngine Journal estimated eBay saw a 33% …
Read More »Should There Be Legal Consequences to Negative Feedback on eBay? – EcommerceBytes (blog)
Should There Be Legal Consequences to Negative Feedback on eBay?EcommerceBytes (blog)Be careful when posting a negative review about a seller on eBay, warns Australian newspaper the Age, because sellers can sue buyers for defamation over negative feedback. Suing trading partners isn't exactly new, but, the newspaper wrote, "lawyers … More: continued …
Read More »True Tales From Selling Makeup On EBay – Refinery29
True Tales From Selling Makeup On EBayRefinery29Say hello to a little-known crop of beauty entrepreneurs: eBay makeup resellers. They've taken to the online marketplace to peddle everything from run-of-the-mill drugstore cosmetics to hard-to-find shades and pieces from limited-edition collections … More: continued here
Read More »eBay pulls sales of Chinese 'spyware phones'
EBay is barring listings for a smart-phone after reports the model is pre-installed with spyware in its Chinese factory and sends personal data to a computer server in China, a German security firm reported Tuesday. More: continued here
Read More »11 Gurus Hold eBay, While 1 Exits
When hedge fund manager "titans" think alike, investors are wise to pay attention. At Holdings Channel, we have reviewed 3,692 13-F filings for the 03/31/2014 reporting period, and noticed that eBay (NASD: EBAY) was held by 11 of the particular managers we have flagged as "titans" most widely followed by …
Read More »Negative feedback on eBay emerges as new defamation battleground – Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning Herald Negative feedback on eBay emerges as new defamation battlegroundSydney Morning HeraldThinking of posting a negative review about a seller on eBay? It pays to phrase your criticism carefully, as snarky comments on online auction sites emerge as the latest defamation battleground. In one of the first cases …
Read More »[Deal Alert] eBay Has The Unlocked HTC One M8 For $550 ($150 Off) With Free … – Android Police
[Deal Alert] eBay Has The Unlocked HTC One M8 For $550 ($150 Off) With Free …Android PoliceHTC's new One M8 flagship has been out for three months. At this point in its product cycle, we wouldn't expect to see any dramatic discounts, except perhaps for on-contract phones. But one eBay …
Read More »eBays new app may shock you
EBay ( EBAY ) is launching a new app called eBay valet, making it easier to sell your items online. The company handles the whole process from posting the listing to shipping the item on your behalf. More: continued here
Read More »Negative feedback on eBay emerges as new defamation battleground – The Age
The Age Negative feedback on eBay emerges as new defamation battlegroundThe AgeIn one of the first cases of its kind in Australia, an eBay seller running a business called "Achilles Archery & Outdoors" sued a West Australian man over a negative review he posted on the auction website, as well …
Read More »Everyone Needs a David Marcus: eBay Chart of the Day
eBay shares are down as we get ready for Tuesday's trading day, with the company's president, David Marcus, stepping away to lead Facebook's messaging service. More: continued here
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