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This category contains all general topics related to selling products on marketplaces or a webshop online.

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  • Why You Shouldn’t Use Pictures from Google Images and What to Use Instead

    Why You Shouldn’t Use Pictures from Google Images and What to Use Instead

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    Everyone does it. And we do it all the time. Sometimes even several times a minute. What am I talking about? Googling images of course! It’s the quickest and most common way of finding a photo. But finding an image of the new car you bought to show to your friends, isn’t the same as…

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  • 5 different marketplaces online

    5 different marketplaces online

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    The online world is big and as a seller, it can be challenging to find your way around. Which platforms are popular? Which marketplace suits your business? Where does your target audience go shopping online? We’ve made a list of 5 different marketplaces explaining what they are, where they operate, the positives, the negatives, and…

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  • 5 eBay selling tips you should know about

    5 eBay selling tips you should know about

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    Whether you’ve been selling on eBay for years or eBay is completely new to you, here are 5 pointers that can help you boost your online sales! Tip 1: Use eBay’s functions to your advantage When it comes to the online world, we’re forever learning. Things change rapidly and eBay is no exception. The website…

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  • What happened to TinyPic?

    What happened to TinyPic?

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    What was TinyPic? TinyPic was a free photo- and video-sharing service. Users could use TinyPic to upload, link and share images online. TinyPic was supported by advertisement next to the images and videos. The service supported the upload and hosting of JPEG (jpg), png, gif and TIFF files. Images that were larger than 1,600 pixels…

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  • 5 Common Camera Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

    5 Common Camera Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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    1. Light It Up You’re taking a picture, because you want to sell a product. So, make sure that the product is in the spotlight. When you take a photo in low light, your camera will try to compensate by extending the exposure time. This results in blurry or grainy pictures. Buyers want to see…

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  • The startup guide: How to sell on Zalando

    The startup guide: How to sell on Zalando

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    If you don’t know Zalando yet, here’s a quick introduction: Zalando is a German-based e-commerce platform that has been around since 2008. Currently, Zalando serves 17 European countries including the UK, Finland, Sweden, Austria, Spain, Belgium, Poland, and Norway. Zalando enables interactions between supply and demand. They sell their own products, but are best known…

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  • The eBay Dilemma: Auction It or Buy It Now?

    The eBay Dilemma: Auction It or Buy It Now?

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    When selling products on eBay, you can choose to set a fixed price with the Buy It Now option or you can start an auction. There is no one clear answer as to which one works best, because it all depends on what you are selling. 3 Reasons for Listing as an Auction You are…

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  • How to use shipping tools to boost customer satisfaction

    How to use shipping tools to boost customer satisfaction

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    So, your products are all ready to be sent off to a happy customer. “My work here is done”, you say to yourself. Well, not quite! You still need to post your order. You might think that this is just a practicality, and it is, but it is also a great opportunity for you to…

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  • 5 Photo editing software options that aren’t Photoshop

    5 Photo editing software options that aren’t Photoshop

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    What makes a photo stand out? Well, a lot of things. But one aspect that often remains ‘untalked’ about is photo editing. Editing your pictures can help bring focus to your image, highlight the product it’s portraying and transform your photo from average to incredible. It’s basically like adding make-up to your photos. Which editing…

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