Have You Jumped On The Skype Bandwagon Yet?

Skype is a little program for making free calls over the internet to anyone else who also has Skype.

All calls from Skype to landlines and mobiles within the US and Canada are also free till the end of the year. Skype is free and easy to download and use, and works with most computers even Skype for MAC's!

You can call anyone else on Skype, anywhere in the world for free. And you’ll always be able to do that.

--> With SkypeOut, you can use Skype to call landlines and mobiles, all over the world.

--> SkypeIn is a real phone number your friends can call. You pick up the call in Skype.

--> Skype Voicemail takes messages for you when you’re busy or offline.

--> Bring internet conversations to life in calls with up to 100 people who share your interests.

Yes, I use Skype and think it is AWESOME! It must be if eBay.com has just partnered with them and are offering Skype to their sellers and buyers to utilize for customer service and communation purposes. Hat's off to eBay and Skype, you ALL are really thinking very smart!

The Web Success Coach suggests trying Skype ASAP! You have nothing to loose and everything to GAIN!

Returning from an eye-opening eBay Live!

My thanks to Pugster.com for quoting me in the following press release as seen on PrLeap.com...

Returning from an eye-opening eBay Live! conference at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Pugster’s Online Marketing Manager Marci Rosenblum found the experience especially empowering.

“eBay Live! is the annual 3-day event where thousands of eBay community members, industry experts and exhibitors get together to share the secrets of success, network, make new friends, and celebrate everything eBay. I certainly learned how to take Pugster’s eBay experience to a higher level.”

Read more...

Four All New Important Channels Added to eBay.com

What's NEW at EBay.com, HOT off the 2006 EBay Live Convention floor...

One is the eBay Wiki (www.ebaywiki.com), where members can publish and/or contribute to articles of interest among the eBay community. Another enhancement is the new Members Blogs (http://blogs.ebay.com) that allow eBay users to create and publish journal type entries in their own space on eBay. Bloggers can post photos, link to other sites and converse about their interests.

Although best known for its auctions, over a third of eBay’s sales occur within a fixed-price format. A new eBay Express site launched this week to focus on new merchandise sold at fixed prices. Find out more at: http://www.express.ebay.com/.

Skype is the fourth innovation discussed at the conference. This new eBay company enables you to chat or call from your computer via the Internet. This downloadable software program provides an easy way for members to communicate using actual voices. With Skype, you can talk to anyone, anywhere for free. For more information about this new technology, check out: http://pages.ebay.com/skype/

Ebay Questions? Contact The Web Success Coach Today!

Start a business on EBay today, you will be glad you did!

The Web Success Coach - Web Design Book Pick of The Month...

The Web Design Book Pick of the Month is...
Small Websites, Great Results - by Doug Addison

Small Websites, Great Results is the perfect book for today because many businesses are beginning to understand the need and wisdom of simplicity. This book shows readers that bigger is not necessarily better and that there is a proven method for building sites that require less resources but produce fantastic results.

The book also features a set of small sites that work for! different types of businesses, including professional services, consultants, artists, entertainers, writers, speakers, and non-profit enterprises.

Read More at the Designers Bookshelf...

I highly recommend this book to everyone that has a business on the internet. This book can save you a lot of time and money, by understanding right from the beginning how you need to design and develop your website to get the best possible results.

Remember... simplicity is the key to success.

The Web Success Coach eBay Live 2006, Las Vegas Reviews...

I just returned from The EBay Live 2006 conference in Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, I had a terrific time and I really got to know the eBay community, it was a real eye opener for me, these people who sell on eBay Rock! The eBay community is just AMAZING!!!

The following are reviews of what others had to say...

eBay Empowers Community With Member Blogs and Wiki; eBay Blogs and Wiki Provide New Ways to Socialize, Collaborate and Share Best Practices...

At the fifth annual eBay Live! Community Conference, eBay announced...

eBay Member Blogs and an eBay Wiki - two new ways for the eBay community to create and share content. eBay Member Blogs and Wiki add to eBay's rich set of Community interaction tools, which include Member Forums, About Me pages and eBay Reviews and Guides. Click Here to Read More...

What "It" Is eBay Wants

Acrobats and an Elvis impersonator warmed up the eBay crowd at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Thursday for the Baby Boomer-era rock concert by Huey Lewis & the News. The gala dinner concert was a fitting end to the fifth-annual "eBay Live" convention aimed mostly at people who sell on the sprawling online marketplace.

At its convention, eBay chief executive Meg Whitman announced the site had registered its 200 millionth user. And though growth is slowing, trade on eBay is vast and getting bigger every day--more than $44 billion worth of goods changed hands on the site last year. That would make it the world's 11th-largest retailer if eBay actually owned the inventory instead of merely charging sales fees, said Whitman.

While eBay is best known for its auction format, more than a third of its sales volume now occurs in fixed-price format. And that is likely to expand even more, thanks to the new "eBay Express" site focused on new merchandise sold at fixed prices, which eBay officially launched this week after two months of testing. EBay said it would launch a major national ad campaign touting eBay Express this fall, along with the "it" theme (people can find whatever "it" is they want on eBay) introduced in commercials last year.

Looks like next years eBay Live 2007 conference will in held Boston MA.

Click Here to Read More...

eBay Live June 13-15 2006 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas!

I am so excited to have the opportunity to attend eBay Live this year. I will be representing Pugster Inc. in Pasdena. CA and cannot wait to tell you all about it when I return from Las Vegas!

eBay Live! is the annual 3-day event where thousands of eBay Community members, industry experts, and exhibitors get together to share the secrets of success, network, make new friends, and celebrate everything eBay. Learn how to take your eBay experience to a higher level all day, then party into the night with world-class entertainment! That's the power of all of us. That's the power of eBay Live!

Some of the Special Events Attractions and Special Guest Speakers Include:

Solutions Center Expo Hall
Check out all the newest products and services that can improve your eBay experience. Meet with our specialists in the Seller Scalability Center and visit over 30 eBay booths, including the expanded Customized Business Card booth.

The eBay Shop
Find that special eBay item or collectible you�ve been looking for. Whether it�s for you or a friend, you�ll want to check out this unique shopping experience. But quantities are limited, so come early!

Keynote with Meg Whitman
Join President and CEO Meg Whitman Tuesday night at 6pm to learn what eBay has been doing this year to help you become even more successful, and what�s next!

Special Guest Speaker Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry�s
Jerry Greenfield and his partner Ben Cohen helped build a store front venture into a $160 million ice cream empire. Come hear from one of the most talked-about and least conventional success stories in American business.

Closing Gala starring Huey Lewis & the News
What better way to celebrate a fantastic eBay Live! than dancing the night away to the sounds of one of the best-loved rock bands of the 80�s?

eBay Education Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced buyer or seller, eBay Live! has the perfect course for you. Choose from traditional classroom lectures, computer labs, or roundtable discussions—all in private rooms and all designed to help you take your eBay success to the next level.

Networking
There is no better way to network at eBay Live! Than to exchange business cards abd ideas.

I hope to see you in Las Vegas!

The Web Success Coach Recommends Shopping Pugster.com

Pugster.com has Great Gift Ideas for Grads and Dad's!

I highly recommend checking out this High Quality Online Fashion Jewelry store for your ALL Gift needs ASAP! The Quality, Prices and Customer Service are Just Awesome! "I must admit I am partial to the Murano glass jewelry, rings and the stainless steel pendants rock!"

Pugster.com is an online fashion jewelry company specializing in Italian charms. Pugster offers a line of accessories including charms, charm bracelets, brooches, beaded bracelets, silver rings and pendants, stainless steel earrings and Murano glass jewelry. The company primarily offers finished products but also customizes designs for wholesale and retail customers. Acting as manufacturer, importer, distributor, retailer and wholesaler, Pugster operates entirely in-house. Pugster's name is inspired by the owner's pet pug Pinky. Present daily in the Pasadena offices, Pinky remains the company mascot and spirit of Pugster.

How can you resist a Dog Friendly quality online fashion jewelry store, you must visit Pugster.com today!

Are You Marketing to Women? You Should Be...

I Just returned last week from M2W Marketing-to-Women Conference in Chicago, what a Great Event these Women at "Frank about Women" presented!

I was lucky enough to meet Fara Warner who is currently a contributing writer to Fast Company. She has written extensively for The New York Times and other national publications, including The Wall Street Journal where she worked as staff writer in New York, Singapore and Detroit. She is the recipient of a Knight-Wallace Fellowship at the University of Michigan for 2005-2006 and the author of the Must Read Book "The Power of the Purse!"

Check out the other 20 plus M2W Speakers I was lucky to meet including, Marti Barletta, Author, Marketing To Women CEO, The TrendSight Group.

I highly recommend attending this event in 2007 to all Women in Business, Marketing and YOU Men too!

I will leave you with this fairly accurate statistic to think about:
Currently 2006 - 80% Are Women Who Shop For The Household.

Off To The Marketing-To-Women (M2W) Conference I Go!

I am looking forward to attending The Marketing-to-Women (M2W) Conference in Chicago on May 8th and 9th at The Chicago Cultural Center...

Marketing-To-Women Conference is the premier national marketing conference designed to help businesses learn how to increase their emotional, cognitive and financial share of the powerful, dominant women's market.

I can't wait to share more with you when I return from Chicago, check back on Thursday, May 11th for my M2W Review!

The Web Success Coach
Marci Rosenblum

P.S. Check out Pugster.com it Rocks!

Shop Pugster.com For Memorable Mother's Day Gifts...

Don't Forget Mother's Day is coming May 14th!

I love the Jewelry at Pugster Inc., photos do not do it justice. Take my word for it, Pugster jewelry is a perfect gift for Mom!

Pugster.com is an online fashion jewelry company specializing in Italian charms. Pugster offers a line of accessories including charms, charm bracelets, brooches, beaded bracelets, silver rings and pendants, stainless steel earrings and Murano glass jewelry. The company primarily offers finished products but also customizes designs for wholesale and retail customers.

Acting as manufacturer, importer, distributor, retailer and wholesaler, Pugster operates entirely in-house. Pugster’s name is inspired by the owner’s pet pug Pinky. Present daily in the Pasadena offices, Pinky remains the company mascot and spirit of Pugster.

Italian charm bracelets were introduced by Italian jewelers. When the trend spread from Europe to the United States, a market was created for more affordable charms and fashion jewelry. Pugster offers a line of more than 15,000 Italian charms. Each charm is crafted with a gold plated piece, backed by high grade stainless steel.

Since its founding in 2002, the privately held company moved to Pasadena, California and continued to expand to more than 20 employees. In 2005, Pugster reached a milestone: they received 1 million positive feedback comments on eBay. Since then, they have gained wider publicity and recognition when they were invited to participate in the 2005 Billboard Music Awards Backstage Creations VIP room. Pugster products were offered as part of a gift bag to celebrity presenters and performers at this nationally televised award show.

Read the latest news about Pugster Inc.

News Released: April 28, 2006
Pugster Inc. Exhibiting at ASD/AMD’s Atlantic City Variety Merchandise Show

News Released: April 28, 2006
Pugster Inc. Launches Pepsi Italian Charms

News Released: April 24, 2006
Officially Licensed Italian Sports Charms, Now Being Offered At Pugster Inc.

Visit: www.Pugster.com
Don't Forget Mother's Day is May 14th!

E-Mail Marketing Tips For Faster Results

Here are 3 E-mail Marketing Tips that will HELP YOU to Generate Faster Results...

1.) The most effective times to send e-mail marketing messages are on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. These days work best because everyone has had the chance to clean out their weekend e-mail. It is best to send your e-mails late in the morning.

2.) By placing a time deadline on an e-mail offer you can boost response rates! One-day sales can be very successful.

3.) Utilize online contests and offline promotional events to grow your e-mail database. Tell-a-friend campaigns can be very effective if the person telling is rewarded for spreading the word with receiving a free gift or discount.

You must always think ahead! Be smart when planning your online marketing campaigns and always keep in mind "you must give to get!"

Click here if you have any questions. Good luck in your online marketing efforts.

Have you seen Zillow.com yet? NEW Cutting Edge Website...

EVERYONE MUST Visit This Website, it just launched weeks ago, and it is just brilliant!

Whether you're buying, selling or just want to keep a handle on your most prized possession, here's how you can use Zillow.com to get the information you want for FREE...

Buyers:
Compare home values to avoid overpaying

Sellers:
Use home valuation tools to arrive at the right selling price

Owners:
Track the value of your most important asset

Zillow Essentials - A little vitamin Z will help you become a knowledgeable home buyer, home seller or homeowner.

This is a must see, I found this new website to be fascinating and a bit scary!

Let me know what you think?

Article Referral From The Web Success Coach: Custom Web Site Design Or Website Template - The Big Debate

This is a very interesting article about templates verses custom design, I am recommending this article as a MUST READ...

Custom Web Site Design Or Website Templates
- The Big Debate
By Christine Anderssen - Expert Author
Published: 2006-04-24
webpronews.com

A lot of custom web site designers are really critical of commercial website templates. I have seen snide comments on Forums and Blogs along the lines of 'This site has template written all over it'.

There are two main reasons not to like templates, and then some ways to mitigate these problems.

Lets explore these.

Templates are not original
There is something to be said for creating your own, all original work. But there is a difference between being somewhat artistic and being an artist with the capability of bringing together all the elements of a website headers, judicious use of graphics, menus and layout into a cohesive and pleasing whole. Not to talk about creating a website with a definite wow factor and one that loads fast to boot. Read on...

Are You Marketing To Mostly Women? Then M2M is for YOU...

I am so excited to say I will be attending M2W, The Marketing-To-Women Conference May 7th, 8th, 9th in Chicago at the Chicago Cultural Center!

This premier national marketing conference is designed to help businesses learn how to increase their emotional, cognitive and financial share of the powerful, dominant women's market.

The presenters/speakers include nationally and internationally reconized marketing-to-womenn leaders.

I am really looking forward to this conference and will keep you posted from now until I return from Chicago. I will be there representing Pugster.com who's Italian Charms and Jewelry are the Best Online!

Let me know if you will be attending this conference? I would love to meet you! Marci Rosenblum, The Web Success Coach

Officially Licensed Italian Sports Charms, Now Being Offered At Pugster Inc.

Here I go again, bragging...

I am very proud to reveal I am working with this online Italian Jewelry company and take my word for it when I say this Italian Jewelry is such great quality, so cool and the prices are the best on the web...

Here is the companies latest news:
(PressReleaseMonkey.com) – Pasadena Ca. (April, 2006) – Pugster Inc. Largest online Italian-style jewelry and charms, now includes officially licensed sports charms of your favorite college, pro teams and players from the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR as well as Pac 10 and NCAA.

You can now support your favorite college, player and or pro team with an officially licensed team logo charm! Each charm is sleek stainless steel and hard enamel color filled. Pugster Inc. sports charms are compatible with all major brands of Italian charms and bracelets. Each charm comes individually bagged with a hologram sticker to ensure authenticity. Show your team pride with Pugster on your wrist! Read more...

Don't take my word for it see The Italian Jewelry Selection for yourself at: Pugster.com!

The Web Success Coach Recommends Pugster.com For Mothers Day Gifts!

Have you checked out the Pugster.com Italian Jewelry Online Store?

I am revealing my little secret Italian Jewelry online store to you, because it is Mother's Day coming up May 14th, and I want you to be able to take advantage of the most beautiful custom quality Italian Jewelry, and at the best prices I have ever seen!

Plus... SHOP EARLY and receive complimentary shipping through this Sunday April 23rd...

Murano Glass Jewelry

Look no further for a unique and tasteful Mother's Day gift. Murano glass bead bracelets, earrings, key chains and beautifully shaped pendants are all individually hand made with amazing quality.

Popular Steel Jewelry

Make your Mother Day gift memorable with a keepsake from our selection uniquely designed stainless steel Italian charm watches, wrist watches, necklaces, pendants, rings, key chains and more…

Italian Charms

Our beautiful high-quality Italian charms come in over 10,000 designs, many available exclusively from Pugster. With designs such as family, hobbies, and birthstones to name a few, there is a charm for every Mom. Italian charms make great gifts and are guaranteed to delight!

Have You Seen The Apple Movie Trailers Page?

Since it's Easter I thought I would post something fun for YOU to check out! So Happy Easter Sunday...

Apple.com has a great Movie Trailer web page online, this is a see...
You must check out all the Movie Trailers at Apple's website, they have Featured High Definition Trailers, iPod Trailers, Soundracks, Trailers Exclusive, Newest Trailers, Current & Upcoming Films and so much more to review!

I just got a new 24 inch flat screen monitor, and WOW, I can hardly stop watching this stuff, I am really enjoying it. It can be addicting!

I recommend you watch the Poseidon Adventure and Superman Returns Trailers they are really cool!

And more Superman Returns trailers are coming soon!
ENJOY!

Attention Affiliate Marketers: NEW Online Explore Talent Affiliate Program Is Just Terrific!

By joining up with Explore Talent www.exploretalent.com, Internet marketers, photography studios and independents can earn commissions on referrals to the company.

The online database for actors and models is paying up to 30% commissions to those who join their affiliate program and promote the service to up-and-coming talent. In addition, affiliates can track their sales in real-time and have unlimited earning potential in their endeavors.

Thousands of companies on the Web currently use affiliate programs to help sell their products and services. It’s a win-win situation for both seller and company; the seller gets a commission for a meager amount of work and the company gets a sale it otherwise wouldn’t have.

With over 700,000 members in its database, Explore Talent has become the first place new talent looks as a way to display their resume for prospective employers. Members are matched up with talent agents who scour the site for the type of model or actor they looking to hire. When a match occurs, the agent can get in touch with the talent to have them come in for a meeting or audition. Services for talent agents remain free of charge and give them a quick way of finding the right person for the job.

Using the www.exploretalent.com affiliate program can be a great way for Internet marketers, photographers, photo studios, independents and just about anyone who has a website to increase their revenue. Ready-to-go promotional items like text ads, banner ads, and handsome graphics are provided to affiliates which makes it easy to work into their site so they can immediately begin to attract customers and earn commissions.

To learn more about Explore Talent’s affiliate program, CLICK HERE NOW to GET the FULL details.

I personally recommend you checking into this Affiliate Program today!

Revenue, A Must Have Magazine For Every Affiliate Marketer!

Revenue Today - A performance Marketing Standard Magazine that stresses good business practices and strong ethical guidelines that will help affiliate marketing grow.

Revenue explores the strategies, technologies, designs and best practices that help affiliates and merchants achieve success in performance marketing, a fast-growing area of e-commerce in which independent Web publishers, usually operating as small businesses, generate commissions by introducing consumers to the sites of larger merchants.

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What are the Biggest Problems you face with Getting an Effective Direct Response Website Presence and Marketing Plan that Produces Quick Results?

The Web Success Coach is here to HELP YOU GROW YOUR BUSINESS online and offline!

CLICK HERE NOW AND ASK ME...

"What are the Biggest Problems you face with Getting an Effective Direct Response Website Presence and Marketing Plan that Produces Quick Results?"

I look forward to hearing from you!
The Web Success Coach