Sunday | The Industry Standard
Web 2.0 developers give MSN/Live high praise
“While the company's API functionality is rated very high by developers (placing third among the field of seven), Facebook lacks the support resources to help developers”
Web 2.0 software developers ranked Microsoft's MSN/Live Windows developer program higher than competing programs offered by Internet leaders Google, Yahoo, Amazon, eBay, Facebook and PayPal, according to ... via The Industry Standard
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eBay Forum & PollsFriday May 9 | The State
EBay's PayPal rule in Australia draws fire
“It's the difference between making money and not making money”
EBay Inc. is exploring whether to require customers to use its online payment service PayPal, a move that has angered users and prompted antitrust scrutiny in Australia, where a PayPal-only rule takes effect ... via The State
Thursday May 8 | The News Tribune
MySpace to allow users to share data with Yahoo, others
The popular online hangout MySpace will soon enable users to quickly share profile data with other sites, including Yahoo and eBay. via The News Tribune
Thursday May 8 | SiliconValley.com
“When you talk to employees, I'm surprised by how excited they are about it”
Today eBay burnishes its green credentials, dedicating an energy-efficient building on its North First Street campus. via SiliconValley.com
Wednesday May 7 | RedOrbit
Google, HP Get High Marks on Environmental Scorecard
Google and Hewlett-Packard get a green pat on the back in an environmental scorecard released this morning. via RedOrbit
Monday May 5 | Internet Retailer
As eBay's Q1 revenue tops $2 billion, new chief promises more changes ahead
“We remain committed to making the necessary changes that will make eBay easier and safer, and we intend to make additional changes throughout the year”
Online marketplace eBay Inc. ruffled feathers with pricing and policy changes early this year that resulted in a 24% boost to first quarter revenue, and the new CEO says more changes lie ahead. via Internet Retailer
Monday May 5 | The Globe and Mail
EBay loses bid to shield sellers from taxman
“I conclude that [eBay Canada] has not established that it will suffer any harm from being compelled to disclose the information”
When Judy Baldwin started making several hundred dollars a month selling quilt supplies on eBay, she quickly became an eBay PowerSeller. via The Globe and Mail
Monday May 5 | E-Commerce Times
EXPERT ADVICEThe Shopping Cart Experience: Some E-Tailers Just Don't Get It
Some e-tailers don't realize that they need to streamline the shopping cart experience for consumers and make it more user-friendly. Instead, these retailers are wrongfully shoving customers through the ... via E-Commerce Times
Sunday May 4 | E-Commerce Times
PODCASTeBay, Craigslist Soap Opera Unfolds
Maybe the companies should have kept their distance, because the investment has led to the public airing of dirty laundry. via E-Commerce Times
Saturday May 3 | Canadian Business Magazine
EBay CEO Meg Whitman received US$10 million pay package in 2007
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Retired EBay chief executive Meg Whitman received compensation valued at US$10 million in 2007, a pay package that included $787,936 for personal air travel, according to a securities filing ... via Canadian Business Magazine
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