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Welcome To The Selling Lounge!

We are a friendly forum where sellers help sellers to help our/your online E-Commerce Business grow by having a place of resources and support along with help in promoting ourselves and each other.

I have been selling on line since 2003 in which I started out with eBay where I was doing very well as a Powerseller until all the fee hikes and changes. I then opened up my first Website almost 2 years ago and have been a member of a few very nice informative E-Commerce Forums and have learned so much about this new world of online selling that I wanted to have all my information in one place to help me succeed and by doing that helping others at the same time.

I have noticed that there is a ton of information out there on the net to help us become successful business owners and there are certain things that we must do in order to get our products out there and noticed and to get the buyers to us.

So I'm hoping that we can all share with each other "our tips" of "what works" and "what does not work".

September 2, 2010

The September 2010 Selling Lounge Newsletter Is Out

August 29, 2010

August 2010 Selling Lounge Newsletter : The Selling Lounge Newsletter

March 15, 2010

The Selling Lounge

January 30, 2010

How to Treat Dog Dandruff - Written By Mary Russel

Do Dogs Get Dandruff?

“Yes, it is very possible for dogs to get dandruff. We see quite a bit in the winter months in response to the dry air. They can also show dandruff if they are nervous. As long as your dog is not showing any hair loss or red/irritated skin, you can use selsun blue (that is available for humans) safely to help reduce the dandruff. Also be sure not to bathe too frequently, as it dries out the natural oils in the skin. I only recommend baths monthly in dogs.”

I know first hand Dr. Purcell is right about the dandruff. This time of the year my dogs shed a lot so I spend more time on brushing than usual. I was surprised to see all of the flakes while I was grooming them the other day.

I did some research and learned that dandruff, the accumulation of dead skin cells, is common in pets. Other possible causes of dog dandruff include inadequate rinsing after shampooing, allergies, lack of daily brushing to stimulate the skin, and a deficiency of fatty acids in the diet.

To help in preventing dog dandruff, choose a brush with bristles that are soft enough to feel good on the back of your hand and groom daily, don’t bathe oftener than once a month and be sure to thoroughly rinse out any shampoo, use a shampoo formulated only for dogs containing moisturizer, bathe your dog in lukewarm water only, add humidity to the air in your home in the winter, and choose a high quality dog food that contains fatty acid. Make sure to provide your dog with plenty of fresh water.

To treat dog dandruff, start by washing it away. Try using a baby shampoo. If that doesn’t seem to do the trick, apply a pet dandruff shampoo that contains sulfur or salicylic acid, carefully following the directions, and rinsing thoroughly. Do NOT use a dandruff shampoo formulated for people. They can be harmful to your dog. Also do NOT use a shampoo with insecticides such as flea shampoo. They are very drying to the skin even if they contain moisturizers. You could also use the same colloidal oatmeal soap often used by people to relieve dry flaking skin.

Next, spray your dog with an oil rinse, available in pet stores, or rub your dog’s coat with the same hand lotion or cream that you use. You could also try rubbing a small amount of olive or vegetable oil on the dog’s skin once a week.

Add 1 to 3 teaspoons of flax seed oil to your dog’s diet daily.

If dandruff doesn’t subside within a few days, consult a veterinarian. The dog may have parasites, seborrhea, psoriasis, or a disease.

You can view Mary Russel’s Article Here

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JapanTech's 1st Anniversary!

Where you can purchase the best Electronics directly from Japan

JapanTech’s 1st Anniversary!

That’s right! During all February we will be celebrating our 1st Anniversary with big surprises for all our customers and friends! As a start, if your purchase is over $250 we will give you a 5% discount. Please use coupon code 1STYEAR when checking out!

Come and check what we have for you from Japan! An special thanks to the BuyItSellIt team (specially Tomas) for supporting this effort.

JapanTech Store ! Offering the best electronics directly from the Land of The Rising Sun!

About Us JapanTech is a quickly growing online shop run by a Mexican in Japan, bringing you the best in quality recordable media and electronics only available in the land of “The Rising Sun” at affordable prices that you will not find anywhere else. Our products are 100% authentic and all brand new. You’ll get smooth communication from a native Spanish/English speaker and great service all around. Feel free to ask any questions or let us know about any problems and we’ll work together until you are happy with your purchase!

We really mean it when we say: email us your questions about products on our site or ones you don’t see listed; we are truly happy to be of help providing information or tracking down any sort of product you need. High quality products, competitive prices, and top-drawer service — these are the cornerstones of JapanTech’s contract with our customers. We will get you what you want at excellent prices in a timely manner.

We love repeat customers and will do our best to make JapanTech your first and only stop for your media and electronics needs.

Thanks for taking the time to read about us and we look forward to serving you!

January 18, 2010

Kelea's Kollections and The Selling Lounge

Keleka ’s Kollections Jewelry & The Selling Lounge

I would like to start this post by saying this posting is long overdue. Above you will find a banner that will navigate you to one of my favorite places called the Selling Lounge. This is a friendly forum where Sellers help Sellers.

I am proud to say I am a moderator at the Selling Lounge and I truly love it. Here you will find such amazing people who are willing to help you succeed with your on line business with such sincerity it is actually mind blowing !

In this forum I have said more than once and with no doubt more than twice, without this lounge/forum Keleka’s Kollections would not be up and running.

I started this business due to a home based jewelry business where my clients would ask me “Why don’t you have a website” so I then decided to put my jewelry on a website…Well it is not that simple, there is marketing, learning how to submit to major search engines, using the correct keywords, tagging, RSS feeds,blogging etc. the list is endless! This is where I feel a angel guided me towards the Selling Lounge and once I found it I stayed!

The Selling Lounge owner Debi has the patience of a saint and through countless emails has taught me new informative strategies to help my website grow in the direction I had planned. Also in the lounge you will find on-line sellers who go out of their way to help you if you have a problem and they do this effortless, I know now these are all people which whom I never met or spoke with I can now without question call my friends.

Having been a moderator at the Selling Lounge for a long time , I can only tell you I am with some of the hardest working people in this industry. On-line business owners who never give up , they remain optimistic even when things sometimes aren’t going as well as they should.

Along with many categories in this lounge pertaining to business you will also find games, Learning New Organic Tips with Diana, Dancing with the Stars, Jokes from Vinewood, Who ate what for Dinner, What is in your backyard, A place for prayers for our members who may not feeling be well, Birthdays, American Idol, Shout outs with Keleka, Contests,you name it’s there. In fact if you see something that is missing you can join and then start your own thread. You will also receive the friendliest Welcome on the Internet from such Warm sincere people who really care.

I am happy to say I now have a few successful on line businesses and a customer base which I am so proud of. I pride myself with customer care being the number one priority. As a owner of on-line businesses I can honestly say each sale still feels like the first sale. Words cannot explain the honor I feel when someone places a purchase on my site. The feeling is not describable!

In Closing I will say I continue learning something new everyday here at the Selling Lounge and again I know for a fact I would not still be selling online if it was not for the Selling Lounge. Do yourself a favor and come join the this fantastic forum where you will learn how to navigate your websites to the direction in which you plan and have fun doing it at the same time!

Keleka ’s Kollections

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Mary Russel’s Blog

My Current Projects: The Steamer Trunk & the Hexagon Murders(mystery novels) Children’s Author and Mystery Writer, Mary Russel was born in 1948 and grew up in the U.S. in various foster homes and in an orphanage. She escaped in books.

It is her hope that she can provide present and future generations of readers with the same enjoyment and excitement she finds in books.

She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and enjoys reading, writing, cooking, crafts, and spending time with her husband and two very spoiled dogs.

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Lora Severson Photography in The Spot Light

FLORAL AND NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY GIFTS, GREETING CARDS AND WEDDING INVITATIONS

Warm and sunny – and absolutely stunning – photos of sunflowers are only one of the many pieces of eye candy you’ll be able to feast upon when visiting Lora Severson Photography. You’ll also find daisies, roses, hydrangeas, and tulips. And, there’s more! Country lovers will want to browse her barns and rustic collection, those interested in the Martial Arts can find custom martial arts photographic products just for them, and starry-eyed lovers simply must see her extensive Wedding Collection of invitations, announcements, save the date cards, envelope stickers, key chains, and more, more more!

Lora is one talented lady, and that’s perfectly evident when you look at her custom photography products. But, she’s also a valuable member here at TSL, and we are lucky to have her. She’s a great stumbler, and has given many of us a big traffic boost by encouraging us to stumble, and helping us to remember to do it more often and effectively.

Besides being a professional photographer, as you will see from reading a Squidoo Lens that she writes, she is a 40 year old Black Belt, so she is quite the multi-faceted lady, who doesn’t mind giving of her time to help out fellow sellers. And so, the spotlight is happy to shine on this special lady, who so exemplifies the spirit of TSL!

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Kelea's Kollections and The Selling Lounge

Keleka ’s Kollections Jewelry & The Selling Lounge

In this forum I have said more than once and with no doubt more than twice, without this lounge/forum Keleka’s Kollections would not be up and running.

Keleka ’s Kollections

December 14, 2009

The Selling Lounge has a Best Blog Contest Going On!

Best Blog For January Contest – Vote For Your Best Blog

Please place your votes here:

November 1, 2009

Squidoo Workshop

The Selling Lounge Squidoo Workshop

Our First Mini Squidoo Work Shop was hosted By: OrganicGiftsByDiana

On October 26th The Selling Lounge had a basic Mini Squidoo Workshop for beginners. Diana has easy to follow directions for beginners on how to start your first lens.

Our Homework for our first workshop is: Write up a little something about your topic - REMEMBER use short paragraphs and don't forget to write a short intro about your topic or why you chose that topic...

If you would like to have a copy of our first workshop on Squidoo, please email OrganicGiftsByDiana, she would love to send you a copy.

Next Workshop: Monday November 2nd, 11:30 a/m (EST)

Must be registered and logged in to view the workshop!

Click Here for the

Squidoo Workshop

All of our members are welcome to attend this free workshop.

We will be working on adding your intro photo and Diana will have you start filling out text boxes. You can of course work on your own, but some folks wanted to walk through this step by step.

Add Your Squidoo Links Here so we can Roll Them!
Then when we all rate/comment/lensroll/favorite/join fan club... each others lens we tell each other which ones we did here.

What is Squidoo ?
A Squidoo lens is a page - a sort of blog/journal/article/photo essay with captions... whatever you want it to be.

A Squidoo lens can help you define your brand and expand your network.

August 21, 2009

Some Thoughts on Ecommerce and Hurricane Season

Although the Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season officially runs from June 1 to Nov 30, we have just entered the peak part of the season, which usually occurs from about the second week of August through October.

What if you live in a land-locked state? Then this has nothing to do with you, right? Wrong! Hurricane season can have a big effect on those operating their sites from or near coastal areas, but it can also affect you even if you run your ecommerce site from Idaho. Here are some actions to think about taking if your location might be affected by one of these monster storms and some things to take into consideration even if you are far, far from the sea.

IF YOU LIVE OUTSIDE HURRICANE COUNTRY
Make it your business to know what systems are churning out there, and where they might be heading. Also, if a storm is affecting an area or has just done so, be familiar with where that area is, and (in general) how widespread damages and power outages are. You might have customers in the area. Don't expect sales or communications from them just before or after a tropical system hits their area.

The same is true of your vendors or anyone you order business supplies from. Know where your vendors are for the same reasons.

Be patient! Your customers and/or vendors could very well be operating in survival mode. They may or may not have power, running water, or even a roof over their heads. And, depending on the extent of damage, that mode could last from just a few hours to weeks on end.

IF YOU LIVE IN HURRICANE COUNTRY
REMEMBER that category does NOT matter! We had thousands of dollars in damage and went for several days without power when Fay swept through last year . . . and she was "only" a Tropical Storm. You cannot operate your business by candlelight. Be prepared - not only with your disaster plans and emergency supplies kit - but also for possible downtime.

1- BACK UP YOUR SITE and everything related to it regularly, but ESPECIALLY if a system is approaching. If you are not using an internet based back-up service, pack the latest copy of your back tape or flash drive in your 'Go Kit,' so that it evacuates with you. I usually take my hard drive, as well.

2 - SAFEGUARD YOUR INVENTORY. Make sure it is stored in plastic and/or plastic bins, and elevated.

3 – If a storm is tracking towards your area, consider placing a NOTE on your site that you in the possible path of the storm, and anyone considering a purchase might want to complete that purchase by a certain day or time.

4 – If the NHC issues a WATCH for your area, you might want to advise customers that you downtime for your site may be imminent.

5 – If your watch is upgraded to a WARNING, consider putting your site on ‘vacation’ setting or disabling your cart. Consider the ramifications this scenario: Someone makes a purchase at 2:30 and, at 2:31, the storm knocks out power to your area – for two weeks! (It could happen) Better to be safe than sorry.

6 – Personally, I wouldn’t order a new batch of inventory with a storm headed in my direction, either. But, that's just me.

For more articles and discussions of interest to on line sellers, visit The Selling Lounge, where sellers help sellers.

Article By: CruiseReady

August 15, 2009

I need help with selling online!

Getting started with online selling can be lots of fun, however you need to know many factors in getting the buyers to you and to your products. The Selling Lounge is a friendly forum where sellers are helping each other with the do's and do nots of online selling.

Stop on by and check out our forum.

BISI

We have now released support for Canada Post in the calculated shipping preferences. To enable this feature, visit the Settings/Shipping Preferences and select the Canada Post option.

You will need to have a valid Canadian Postal Code saved in your general settings/store address for this function to work properly and valid shipping weights for all of your products. Please note, due to the slow response times from the Canada Post API, this not currently available as a shipping option for Google Checkout. ---------------------
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August 5, 2009

The Mule Wagon Antiques And Collectibles

Our big July Yard Sale at The Mule Wagon went so well that we've extended it for the rest of the summer. We still have lots of stuff left after we closed the antique mall stores, and we're listing it online at great markdowns!

Come rummage through our online barn, you don't know what you'll find!