Category Archives: Internet Business

Getting More Feedback on Marketplace Websites

Posted by Anwar Baksh on 09/24/2018 No comments

How much feedback should I expect?

The amount of feedback you get from your buyers will vary and that is also based on a few factors. According to discussions on the Ebay community site, the percentage of feedback from sales can range from 20% to above 50%. For Amazon, the amount of feedback to sales is much lower than Ebay.

Can I get 100% feedback?

Some people claim 100% feedback using various tactics, but I suspect this is probably the exception and not the norm. Also directly asking for feedback is tricky and can annoy some buyers. Harassing or threatening a customer for positive feedback may also violate the guidelines of that Marketplace, so be careful how you ask.

What does it take to get more positive feedback?

Communication

In retail sales, customer interaction is a major part of creating a great experience for buyers. This is broken down into verbal and written communications. Verbal communication should be intelligent, non-contradictory, convincing (speaker must have conviction and confidence), short and precise, clear and not confusing. Written communication must have almost prefect grammar and spelling. Easy to read sentences, and good separation between paragraphs/topic blocks.

Presentation

Besides communication, presentation of the store and listings are important. Higher quality images, designs, and layouts that look like bigger retailers will help increase customer/brand loyalty – which should translate into more feedback. It is also critical not to misrepresent products as doing or being more than they are.

Special Strategies

There is one strategy I want to share that seems to generate a higher rate of feedback. This method is currently being used by a store that generates 500K to 700K monthly through Ebay. What they do is send out a business card with all deliveries. The card has a message on the back that gently nudges the buyer to leave feedback.

Of course I would be cautious. This could open the door to higher amounts of negative feedback than would normally be the case. So this method can backfire if other aspects of the business is failing or the products are of lower quality.

In Conclusion

It takes a combination of communication, design, and a side trick or two to generate more feedback that is hopefully mostly positive.

How to Be a Blogger and Attract a Boatload of Customers

Posted by Anwar Baksh on 05/15/2017 Comments Off

Why do you want to be a Blogger? Do you want to be a Blogger for the fame? Do you want to be a Blogger to earn a living or even a side income?

It takes a lot of guts and creative energy to run a Blog.

It takes hard work, discipline, charisma, and pure determination, to run a high income earning Blog.

Are you crazy? If you’re not crazy, maybe you’re a genius, ready to birth the next great Blog.

In any case, why are you

How to Use Established Standards to Create a Great Website

Posted by Anwar Baksh on 03/23/2015 Comments Off

Ignoring standards in Web Development is like raising a child in the jungle. That child will not perform well in normal society when mature.

When you build anything, it must be adapted to the fundamental features of similar products. At least to some degree.

When I started building websites over 15 years ago, it was mostly by trial and error.

Like many Professional Web Developers who are self-taught, I didn’t know much about conversion optimization, typography, vertical spacing, and the countless other ingredients that make a great website.

These are some of the standards that are critical to the success of a modern site or application.

Design and programming best practices were developed mostly through testing, experimentation, and analytic reviews. This is what gives it strength.

Industry tested approaches and techniques that are proven to work should be fairly reliable, right?

Most big companies didn’t know much about this as well, and many still don’t. Back then there were no major college level programs focusing on website development.

Don’t get me wrong, there

What is SharePoint?

Posted by Anwar Baksh on 02/24/2014 Comments Off

SharePoint is a collaboration software platform used by more than 75% of all Fortune 500 companies. This according to Microsoft who publicly launched it in 2001.

In those days it was used for intranets and managing documents. Today, its capabilities goes significantly beyond the original core features. This is possible because SharePoint is an Application Platform. This means third party developers can create plugins for it.

I must admit, I have very little experience with this software. So this article is mostly an exploratory piece. I want to examine it from the perspective of a Newbie and give you my initial review without bias.

What are the main features of SharePoint?

Cloud Collaboration: This software is a

Features of the Best Web Hosting Companies Reviewed

Posted by Anwar Baksh on 12/12/2012 Comments Off

Would you build a house on land that was unstable? I’m guessing the answer is no.

This same principle applies when reviewing services and looking for the best web hosting company for your website business.

Think for a moment if a server has a hiccup and the entire website is wiped out. Will the host be able to help?

A few years ago websites went down constantly whenever they were promoted on Digg. This happened because of the sudden spike in traffic that came from this site.

How will the host handle a similar problem if it was your website?

These are just two common problems. But don’t underestimate them. Having an established site crash while money is being made and customers are using the site is the worst case scenario. And this alone can drive a person crazy.

So it’s critical that you choose the right host from the start. Because

5 legitimate home based business ideas

Posted by Anwar Baksh on 06/21/2010 1 comment

We all know there are countless work at home scams shamelessly being pedaled online and even offline. A legitimate home based business can seem like a pipe dream to someone who has never ran one before. Often seeding these ideas require a lot of connections, capital and ground work. But I can propose some options that don’t require a big network, large amounts of money or years of ground work.

I”ll share with you three jobs I’ve tried my self. And two others I firmly stand behind. They require little to no money to start. But please take note, they do require a little bit of skills and training. So if you decide to try any of these, expect to put in at least one month of training. Also, try to have

My Freelance Experience in the Big City

Posted by Anwar Baksh on 06/04/2010 2 comments

My big city is New York City. I’ve lived and worked here for the past 17 years. One thing I must throw out about city life is it’s very gritty.

There is on the other hand a method to the city life madness. Outsiders might find it overwhelming. But once you’ve established a footing, it seems we’re able to soar to new heights never before realized when living in a small town.

The pace is fast for sure. But the City also provides inspiration simply from observing it’s people. Some are the uber successful, while others are top of their field talents.

It makes me want to

Outsourcing Solutions To Multiplying your Productivity

Posted by Anwar Baksh on 05/12/2010 Comments Off

Freelancers, CEO’s and Managers can greatly increase productivity with various outsourcing solutions. But, it’s important to remember this is real world coordination of people, production and money.

Therefore it’s vital that you know how to manage outsourcing and what services can help.

You will need