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Yahoo Rolls Out Web Analytics
[October 9, 2008] Yahoo begins introducing its comprehensive analytics service, which provides real-time tracking of customer behavior.

eBay Insider Ina Steiner: Big Retailers to Glut eBay Market?
[October 8, 2008] In a move dubbed "Operation Catalog," eBay may strike deals with mega-retailers, allowing them to upload their catalogs to the site, while paying no or lower fees than competing PowerSellers.

eBay Cuts Jobs, Buys Bill Me Later
[October 6, 2008] EBay is cutting its work force by 10 percent and will spend over $1 billion to buy companies that handle payments and classifieds.

Yahoo, Google Try to Curry Favor for Ad Deal
[October 3, 2008] A sharp increase in posturing comes as the companies' voluntary moratorium draws to a close amid a continuing antitrust review.

Microsoft Offers Prizes to Searchers
[October 3, 2008] The SearchPerks program gives consumers points for using Live Search that can be redeemed for prizes.

eBay Watch: Where Have All the Google Results Gone?
[October 1, 2008] This week bloggers speculate about the apparent lack of Google search results and Canadian sellers clash with eBay over the new media shipping policy. Plus, new Web shop and auction alternative offerings.

SEO Tips: Courting Google with Your Content
[September 30, 2008] Google reorganized its submission tools to make it easier for you to share your content. We provide an overview of the updates that will benefit e-tailers.

ExactTarget Launches Dynamic E-Mail Coupons
[September 25, 2008] Web shop owners using the real-time coupons can target specific subscribers or specify that the offer not exceed a maximum redemption rate, based on their budget earmarked for the campaign.

eBiz Briefs: eBay Layoffs, Mick Jagger Rocks the Roundtable
[September 19, 2008] This week eBay dominates headlines with rumors of layoffs and speculation about jettisoning StumbleUpon. Plus, proving he indeed leaves no stone unturned, Mick Jagger struts his stuff in the name of e-commerce.

Study Cites Flaws in E-tail Experience
[September 19, 2008] New study finds that as customer expectations rise, online businesses neglect user experience at their own peril.

eBay Watch: Hot Holiday Trends
[September 17, 2008] This week eBay implements its new fixed price listing and final value fees, WhatDoISell.com offers hot holiday trends and eBay expert Skip McGrath talks about the future of eBay in his new book.

Advertisers Cry Foul on Yahoo-Google Deal
[September 12, 2008] ANA warns Justice Dept. that the partnership would consolidate control of search advertising in the hands of the two heavies.

Yahoo's New Strategy: 'Open' Offensive
[September 12, 2008] The Web giant previews new page designs, services and strategies. Also on tap, new iPhone services. Android? Maybe.

eBay Policy Watch: Fixed Shipping Limits for Media
[September 10, 2008] Can you profit with fixed shipping limits for media sales? We review the new policy going into effect in October.

Cashing in on Coupons: Digital Discount Tips, Tools, Trends
[September 9, 2008] A new merchant portal launches at Tjoos.com, an SEO expert offers coupon listing tips and RetailMeNot.com combines social networking with coupon culling.

eBiz News: Google Streamlines Feeds to Product Search
[September 5, 2008] Google rolls out streamlined product feed uploading to its Google Product Search, while several e-payment companies announce updates. Plus, m-commerce news and e-mail marketing tips for the holidays.

Testing Your Web Shop Performance for Peak Profits
[September 2, 2008] The dreaded error page is every e-tailers nightmare, especially when it means losing holiday sales. We outline AlertSite's services for testing the performance of your Web Shop, as well as load time of your AdWord landing pages.

The Return of Tax-Free Online Shopping in NY?
[August 29, 2008] After initially complying with a new law, e-commerce player Newegg.com stops collecting sales taxes on purchases made in New York.

Open Source: CRE Loaded 6.31 Released...for A Price
[August 25, 2008] To the open source commerce industry, the most startling change in this e-commerce program will be its new pricing scheme: the Standard Edition is no longer free.

eBay Finagles Fixed-Price and Final Value Fees, Cuts Paper Payments
[August 20, 2008] EBay cuts fixed-price listing fees, but some categories have higher final value fees. Also, new media shipping charge limits and tougher DSR minimums. Plus, the auction giant plans to eliminate paper payments.

Inflation, Credit Crunch Hit E-Commerce
[August 15, 2008] Analysts see growth tailing off, but also note opportunities for those who can weather the storm.

Yahoo's SearchMonkey Apps Enter Rankings
[August 15, 2008] Three new SearchMonkey applications now included in Yahoo search results.

Google Sells Off Performics
[August 15, 2008] For Google, the move completes the dispersal of Performics, which it had absorbed through the acquisition of DoubleClick, and ends a potential conflict of interest.

Google-Yahoo Ad Deal Details Murky in Filing
[August 15, 2008] The first glimpse into the blockbuster ad deal is shrouded by the absence of "competitively negotiated sensitive information."