I Switched! Glad I did, too!

Interesting little blurb

I got published! My letter to the editor at Reader’s Digest Feb 2010 edition.

http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=news:latest_news

Onlineauction.com benefit auction GROWS!

Holy cow! This multi-seller benefit auction at onlineauction.com is amazing! Just proves what a great community we have at OLA.com, and how everyone helps each other, whether it’s thru sales, marketing, friendship or during a crisis. Onlineauction.com is truly a special marketplace! Please take a peek at all the wonderful donations in this benefit auction! The sellers have even donated the shipping, too!!

http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1070571

Big Auction Fundraiser at onlineauction.com!

This Weekly Event runs from Saturday, June 6, 2009 through Saturday, June 13, 2009!!! Please check out the Classic Auction Format Offerings by the list of sellers below. Each auction offering starts at .25 cents!!! Each auction offers exact shipping plus no more than $2.00 s/h if necessary!!! We invite everyone to look and bid!!! AND we certainly won’t be upset if you mention us in your blogs!!! 

    
PARTICIPANTS THIS WEEK ARE: 

CURIOCACHE 
Navas Fundraiser, Multi-Seller Auction, Multiple Items From Multiple Sellers for Raggy-Lady 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1070571 

MetzyMom 
LOT of 8 Mystery Scented Bath Bars Homemade Goats Milk Soap 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1070934 

TheRoyalTreasures 
Smoky Topaz Color Rhinestone Cluster Ring Size 7 Adjustable 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=932285 

Goldi 
Silver Plated Candle Holder 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1070520 

SockLady 
7” Professional Hair Cutting Stainless Steel Scissors 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1070397 
Hot Pink Cigarette Case Eye Case 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1070380 

CrochenLady 
Mini Green House and Spice Set 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1070514 

RobinsGoneShopn 
Alaska Souvenir Moose Playing Cards New In Package 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1070614 
Tiki Bar Tiki Lounge Sign Craft Item to Paint 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1070616

Popular Quarter Ante Event at OLA.com continues!

This weeks Quarter Ante is even bigger! More great deals from experienced sellers at onlineauction.com! All starting at .25!!!

This Weekly Event runs from Saturday, May 2, 2009 through Saturday, May 9, 2009!!! Please check out the Classic Auction Format Offerings by the list of sellers below. Each auction offering starts at .25 cents!!! Each auction offers exact shipping plus no more than $2.00 s/h if necessary!!! We invite everyone to look and bid!!! AND we certainly won’t be upset if you mention us in your blogs!!!

MetzyMom
Five 12 oz Bags of Dunkin’ Donuts Ground Coffee
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1052290

DustyCorners
Marlboro Rodeo Baseball Cap Embroidered Black
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1018522
MGD Sports Cap Official NBA Product Purple NWT
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1018525

Hidden_Treasures1
Girls Boot Cut Jeans Size 10 NWT
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1050872
Vintage Disney Snow White Necklace
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1050878

TreasuresGoRound
Titanium Banner Advertising 468×60
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1050856

QuarterMain
Diamond Stud Earrings 14k Gold 0.25 CT
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1051811
1835 Capped Bust Dime VF + Details
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1051821

CurioCache
Sterling Silver Bracelet
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1051962
New Wooden Wind Chimes
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1051967

TheFabricStash
Womens New Shiney Black with Silver Wallet
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=946373

KidAtHeart10
Elegant Glassware of the Depression Era Book
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1051985
M&M’s Candy Golfer Plush Figurine
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1052014

JanesHope102289
Young Sweethearts Figurine
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=651413
Mary and Baby Jesus Figurine
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=987192

RodBusterScubaDog
LOT of 7 Plankenhammer Floss Bavaria Germany Dishware
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1006724
1940’s Bavaria Germany US Zone Tea Cup and Saucer
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=993220

AnniMae
MB Victorian Rose Soy Scented Votive
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1051889

BLBokram
Russ Bears with Fireplace Figurine
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=930110
Vintage Pedestal Tea Cup and Saucer
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1008023

FleaPirates
LOT of 8 Johanna Lindsey Paperback Romance Novels
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1051895

JunqueShop101
Vintage Marked Ceramic Weaved Basket
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1051961
Opal, Amethyst, and Green Stones Brooch
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1051959

JahJesters
8 Piece Federal Glass Homestead Snack Set in Original Box
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1052200

THANK YOU FOR CHECKING OUR AUCTIONS!!!

 

What can you get for a Quarter?? Lots! At onlineauction.com!

The Quarter Ante Auction starting April 25! Just look at these incredible deals! Silver dollar! Jewelry! WPT Cards! Home Decor! DVDs! Clothing! MORE!!! All for sale from experienced, caring sellers. OLA.com  It’s not eBay…cuz it’s BETTER!!!

MetzyMom 
World Series Of Poker Souvenir Deck of Cards In Original Case 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1047387 

TheRoyalTreasures 
Genuine Hermatite, Jade, and Quartz 18 inch Necklace 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=933164 
Butterfly Ring Swarovski Clear Rhinestones Size 8 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=986408 

QuarterMain 
Victorian Sterling Baby Spoon with 3 Kittens 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1047320 
1884 CC Morgan Dollar PCGS Carson City 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1047394 

KidAtHeart10 
Hocking Green Depression Glass Princess Pitcher 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1047022 
Disney’s Art of Animation Book 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1047032 

CurioCache 
Green Sequined and Beaded Mystery Jewel Box 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1018178 
Pedicure Foot Pampering Kit with AVON Foot Soak 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1043860 

Aphrodite 
Country Charm Granny Angel Door Hanger 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=903444 
Set of Anniversary Champagne Glasses 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=871629 

TheFabricStash 
Witches of the Caribbean DVD 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1030060 
Abraham Lincoln DVD Starring Walter Huston 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1030086 

FleaPirates 
Accessory Gift Box Featuring Betty Boop 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1046917 
6 Inch Light Blue Flower Power Candle 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1047428 

TurnerGifts 
Brain Benders Wooden Puzzles Set 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1046962 
XL Notre Dame T-Shirt 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1047735 

JunqueShop101 
Gold and Rhinestone Brooch 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1047167 
Multi Strand Gold / Faux Pearl Necklace 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1047169 

MaGrizz 
Vintage 1961 Bossons Buccaneer Chalkware England 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1047323 
Multi Colored Mallard Duck Planter / Candle Holder 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1047339 

RodBusterScubaDog 
Emmet Kelly Dave Grossman Clown Ornament 1986 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1047374 
Silver Serving Fork Nickel Silver Rogers and Bro’s 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1047364 

AnniMae 
MB Spring Fever Scented Soy Votive Candle 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1047650 

Blbokram 
Pink CZ Rose Gold ep Ring 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1046280 
Lilac CZ Rose Gold ep Ring 
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1046283

NEW Quarter Ante auctions at OLA.com!

Brand new auctions all starting at one quarter!! Only at onlineauction.com…it’s NOT eBay…cuz it’s BETTER!

Here’s the scoop:

This Weekly Event runs from Saturday, April 18, 2009 through Saturday, April 25, 2009!!! Please check out the Classic Auction Format Offerings by the list of sellers below. Each auction offering starts at .25 cents!!! Each auction offers exact shipping plus no more than $2.00 s/h if necessary!!! We invite everyone to look and bid!!! AND we certainly won’t be upset if you mention us in your blogs!!!

http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1043592http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1043885http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1041616
Antique Victorian Two Tone Button Up Baby Shoes Boots
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1042409http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=990050
Library of Needle Work Volume 1
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=990025http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1043196
Vintage Hair Dryer Dominian
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1043191http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1043551
AVON ANEW Crows Feet Corrector
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1043536http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1042225
Crown Staffordshire Fine Bone China Tea Coffee Set
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1042245http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1030092
New The Vampire Bat DVD
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1030068http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1042365
Mint Green, Hand Crocheted, Trivet
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1042383http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=931029
Vintage Ceramic, Hand Painted, Orange Dragonware Ashtray
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=930919http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1008402
Gold and Black Tunic Top 1XL Brand New
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=997192http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=993121
American Bisque Butter Churn Cookie Jar
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=986149http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=973903
Country Décor Rooster Serving Tray
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1009299http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=662059
Small Porcelain Heart with Flowers Satchet
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=620049http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1043527
Joe Camel Matchbox Tin
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=941305http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1012817
Doc Sock Medical Socks for Diabetics Ankle 9-11
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=994946THANK YOU FOR CHECKING OUR AUCTIONS!!!

MetzyMom
Hannah Montana Hobo Handbag

TheRoyalTreasures
Nearly New, In Box, Vivicam 5299 5.0 MP Digital Camera

QuarterMain
Art Nouvea Djer-Kiss NYMPHS Vanity Powder Case Compact

DustyCorners
Library of Needle Work and Crafts Volume 2

JunqueShop101
Spirit Walker by Hank Wesselman Audio Book

CurioCache
AVON IronMan Eau de Toilette Spray

Magrizz
3 Clown Figurines Shelf Sitter

TheFabricStash
National Geographic Dinosaur Giants Found VHS

JanesHope102289
Green Glass Candle Holders

Blbokram
Ceramic Clown Mobile

Bedding4Me
Croft and Barrow Women’s Pink Stretch Top 3XL EUC

RodBusterScubaDog
Hand Blown, Signed Lenox Crystal Bud Vase

TjInTx
3 Single Chrstal Pendants in Red, Green, and Blue

Ahrodite
A Devotional Night Light for Parents by Dr. James Dobson

Goldi
Pair of Teapot Salt and Pepper Shakers

SockLady
Brown Bon Worth Pullover Top XS

WebWholesaler tips part 2 courtesy of Onlineauction.com

Home Page

Oftentimes (unless paid search or SEO efforts dictate otherwise) the home page of a website is where a bulk of your visitors will end up at some point, if not right from the start. The home page needs to effectively speak to your visitors in such a way that they desire to continue futher into the site. If they don’t move past your home page (often indicated by high website bounce rates), they aren’t getting to the product pages. If they aren’t getting to the product pages, they likely can’t add an item to their cart. If they don’t add an item to their cart, they won’t checkout;  it’s that simple.

The homepage should,  at the very least,  give visitors multiple options for accessing the products on your site and should have some room reserved for the latest promotion. If your website has a home page high bounce rate, you should first focus your efforts on that page, with the single objective of achieving deeper visitor penetration into the site  (i.e. increased page views, longer time on site, etc..) This is one example of what I meant when I referenced the  “crawl before you walk”  statement (previous blog).

To be continued….

In the meantime…please take a peek at my auctions at onlineauction.com!

onlineauction.com/store/curiocache

Crystal wedding tiaras! New Avon!! Oddities! Collectibles!! Decor!!! Apparel!!!

Quarter Ante auctions at onlineauction.com!

This Weekly Event runs from Saturday, April 11, 2009 through Saturday, April 18, 2009!!! Please check out the Classic Auction Format Offerings by the list of sellers below. Each auction offering starts at .25 cents!!! Each auction offers exact shipping plus no more than $2.00 s/h if necessary!!! We invite everyone to look and bid!!! AND we certainly won’t be upset if you mention us in your blogs!!!

MetzyMom
2 Pair Boys Blue Jeans Size 18 28X29
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1038052

TheRoyalTreasures
Genuine Crystal Princess Cut Earrings
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1026496
Citrine Color Rhinestone Ring
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1028303

QuarterMain
T.S. Bremen 1940’s Ocean Liner English Doll with Provenance
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1037239

DustyCorners
The Pill Book A Guide To Most Prescribed Drugs In The US
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1034779

CurioCache
Black Beauty DVD Anna Sewell Classic
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1037466
LOT of 8 Assorted Yarn Skeins and Balls
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1037340

JahJesters
LOT of New Bo Bo Pony Tail Holders
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1037377
Roman Inc Loving Thoughts Cherubim Haley
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1037391

KidAtHeart10
LOT of 6 Pairs Vintage Rhinestone Earrings
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1037387
Strange Pottery Wall Plaque with Boar
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1037438

TheFabricStash
22 pc LOT of Asst. Plastic Childrens Rings
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1031604
LOT of Assorted Craft Embellishments
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1031609

JunqueShop101
Brand New LODGE 8” Skillet
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1037742
LOT of 4 DVD’s Music and Lyrics, My Life, Little Children, Bed of Roses
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1037736

CaptDonna
Combo Kraft Tan Mailers Size #000 & #00
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1037885
Combo Poly Mailers 9 x 12 & 7.5 x 10.5
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1037833

YawningDawg
Lasting Treasures Porcelain Sister Collectible Plate
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1037674
Creative Circle Stitchery Kit Plow Wheelbarrow
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1037672

FleaPirates
How To Catch Fairies Hardcover
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1038080
Silverplated Fairy Bookmark
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1037654

MaGrizz
3 Footed Lidded Candy Dish with Gold Roses
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1038203
Porcelain Vase with Pink Roses
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1038239

Goldi
2 Mug Shot Glasses From Federal Glass, Blue Bottoms
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1038356
Metabots 3D Building Toy Puzzle “Trooper”
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1038334

THANK YOU FOR CHECKING OUR AUCTIONS!!!

 

 

Successful business tips!

This is taken in part from a post at vermiculture.com…but it is so very true for ANY business venture! I personally like to apply it for my interests in onlineauction.com, Amway, and Avon:

Keys to Running Your Own Successful Business

THE RIGHT ATTITUDE

“Not everyone is cut out to run their own business. Some people are natural “followers.” Others are leaders. In between, there are those now working for someone else who would much rather work for themselves.

Chances are, you are one of them … just waiting for the RIGHT TIME to do something for yourself. But that is the key! It is YOU who must have the ambition and attitude to MAKE IT HAPPEN! The success or failure of a new business is based 85% on attitude and only 15% on your abilities. DON’T start a new business with the attitude that you will TRY IT OUT to see if you can make money at it. With that attitude, you have already failed before you have even started. Come to a decision to do something and COMMIT YOURSELF TO MAKING IT WORK!Your products should be proven performers with unique characteristics not possessed by most others like them in the field. Ideally, you produce them yourself with a minimum dollar investment. Products that are used up time and time again and must be repurchased from you.

THE RIGHT MARKET

Your quality products should be in continuing demand, preferably all over the country. That’s the kind of market that helps assure you of a business you can easily launch, grow and prosper with … this year and for years to come.

THE RIGHT COUNSELING

It is important that you get the right kind of personalized training and counseling in any business. The kind of counseling you need before you begin and while you are operating your business…”

Please check out my auctions at onlineauction.com/store/curiocache

THE RIGHT PRODUCTS