eBay Workshop: Make eBay’s New Digital Download Policy Work For You
This is just a quick post to let you know that eBay will be holding a Workshop tomorrow about the new Digital Downloads Policy from 2:00 to 3:00 PM on April 11th.
Hopefully, this will shed some light on any confusion about the new policy.
Description: The recent change in the Digital Download policy has many sellers of items delivered by download confused and concerned about the viability of their businesses on eBay. Have no fear! Sellers of “delivery by download” merchandise now have an excellent opportunity to adjust their selling and marketing to increase their visibility and their potential sales. Brian Burke and Jim Griffith with be available during this workshop to provide tips and advice to all sellers of downloadable media on a range of related topics including:
- Exploring and highlighting the policy details
- Taking full advantage of the Classified Ad format
- Utilizing effective marketing and promotion of your content items
- Offering content on physical media to boost sales
- How to make sure your all you digital content listings are in full compliance with eBay policy
Brian and Griff will also answer any question or concern you might have about the recent policy change.
Cheers,
Deirdre
eBay Community Development
Access the Discussion Board here.
Best Regards,
Keith
If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!
Your Solution To eBay’s Digital Downloads Ban…
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock lately, you know that as of
March 31st eBay is banning all Digital Downloads from being sold on
the site.
In case you haven’t heard about this, you can read more about it on
my blog at:
http://www.ebookbountynewsletter.com/category/ebay-news-tools
I have been searching high and low for a solution, and I have
finally found it. It’s called the Digital Media Solution.
http://www.ebookbounty.com/recommends/DMS
Digital Media Solution will show you exactly what you need to do to
take your product to the next level.
They will show you in a series of very high quality video’s exactly
what you need to do to compile your product onto CD/DVD just like
the pro’s do.
http://www.ebookbounty.com/recommends/DMS
They will show you all of the secrets using totally fr.ee methods and
tools, so you will not have to shell out a single cent in order to
get your product completed.
I just purchased this package myself and can tell you that it’s
worth every penny.
Check it out now at:
http://www.ebookbounty.com/recommends/DMS
To Your Mega Success,
Keith
If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!
Digital Items Banned On eBay?
I have just learned that as of March 31, 2008, selling Digital Items that are digitally delivered will be banned from eBay and will be in violation of their policies.
Here is a link to the announcement:
http://www2.ebay.com/aw/core/200803241300132.html
There is also a lot of talk about it on eBay’s Discussion Board.
http://forums.ebay.com/db2/thread.jspa?threadID=1000671814&start=80
Now, as I understand it, this does not only affect eBook sellers. This affects anyone selling items delivered digitally.
This can include:
- eBooks
- Audio/mp3
- Digital Videos
- Websites
- Domain Names
- Graphic Design Services
- Photo Services
- And any other service delivered electronically.
Looks like to continue selling Digital Downloads, you would have to burn the item onto a CD which would make it a physical product. The only bad thing about this is that it takes away the complete automation of your business, as you would need to develop a system to burn the product onto a CD, pack it, label it, then mail it.
But, this also opens up more options for listing the items on eBay. You would no longer be restricted to listing only as a “Buy It Now”, it could now be listed in the traditional Auction Format since it is now a physical product.
You could also ship any additional purchases for free since all of them can be burned onto the same CD, which would create a huge opportunity for upsells.
This is a huge change for those of us that sell Digital Items on eBay, but with a little positive attitude and creativity, we can make it work.
Stay tuned, as I will post updates as they are available.
Please feel free to share your comments, suggestions, and ideas.
Best Regards,
Keith
If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!
RSS
