phpBay 3.0.6 Released

phpBay 3.0.6 Released
Along with WordPress 2.6 release today phpBay also released its 3.0.6 version. It is a minor update and if you do not use the sidebar widget, you don’t need this update installed. This update comes with a sidebar widget that displays auction listings of your choice. This feature was requested many times [...]

Along with WordPress 2.6 release today phpBay also released its 3.0.6 version.

It is a minor update and if you do not use the sidebar widget, you don’t need this update installed. This update comes with a sidebar widget that displays auction listings of your choice. This feature was requested many times by the users over at the forum. I’m glad Wade really listens to his customers.

When Choosing a Niche for Your BANS Site…
A number of Build a Niche Store forum members suggest that one should target niches that can’t be found anywhere but at auction. But I disagree with this. The majority of my BANS (Build a Niche Store) sites sell things that can be purchased in any retail stores, but I also have vintage auctions that sell only [...]

A number of Build a Niche Store forum members suggest that one should target niches that can’t be found anywhere but at auction.

But I disagree with this.

The majority of my BANS (Build a Niche Store) sites sell things that can be purchased in any retail stores, but I also have vintage auctions that sell only the things that can be bought through auctions.

What I learned from my EPN transaction stats is that people who buy stuff from auction sites already are likely to have an eBay account already.  I have more ACRUs generated from a kitchenware BANS site than anything else. That kitchenware I’m talking about averages $20 and it can be purchased at any local stores like Walmart and Target.

The advice given by the BANS members is good, but ignoring the other half of the market isn’t a good idea. I suggest that you build BANS sites for both, because both work well.

Just a quick thought.

Google Keyword Tools Now with Real Search Volumes
Thanks to Google, you can now view the real search volumes for your keywords with Google’s Keyword Tool. This is a great news for both webmasters and affiliate marketers like us. I’m so excited with this improvement. As you can see from the screen shot, you can view the real search volumes for June [...]

Thanks to Google, you can now view the real search volumes for your keywords with Google’s Keyword Tool. This is a great news for both webmasters and affiliate marketers like us. I’m so excited with this improvement.

As you can see from the screen shot, you can view the real search volumes for June and average search volume for the last 12 month period. Don’t miss the “Highest Volume Occured In” column at the end. With these stats, you can adjust your seasonal ad campaigns easily.

I just wanted to give you a quick update first before I go play with it more. Have fun!

Visit : Google Keyword Tool

PhpBay 3.0.7 Available for Download
Another phpBay update. PhpBay 3.0.7 is released today and it’s available for download in your member’s area. It is a maintenance release so unless you need to use the new features, you don’t need to upgrade. phpBay 3.0.7 release includes: 1) Fix on items displayed by country. 2) Added “free shipping” as a parameter. 3) Fixes a [...]

Another phpBay update. PhpBay 3.0.7 is released today and it’s available for download in your member’s area. It is a maintenance release so unless you need to use the new features, you don’t need to upgrade.

phpBay 3.0.7 release includes:

1) Fix on items displayed by country.
2) Added “free shipping” as a parameter.
3) Fixes a minor issue with the sidebar widget where the closing tag was not working correctly.

To update, upload all files and overwrite all existing files. Auction.php is not affected by this update.