http://blipfish.impax-media.com I have a passion for startup businesses that use online ecommerce & POD services to maximize success. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:19:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I'm going to be a bit vague because I'm writing an article and want to gather some real-world opinions. This would include your own definition to my vague call for your feedback. If you can spare a moment I'd appreciate it if you humored me and comment about: "Do you work ... http://blipfish.impax-media.com/archives/2008/08/20/let-me-ask-you/ Apple's own recommendations for coping with the abysmal battery life of the new iPhone: * Turn off 3G * Minimize use of location services * Fetch new data less ... http://blipfish.impax-media.com/archives/2008/08/02/it-baffles-me/ There are many shopkeepers at Cafepress trying to figure out where to go from here now that the announcement of restructuring the volume bonus has come. I'd like to direct those interested to two posts where myself and others have begun discussing ways to overcome the deficiency left for some VB ... http://blipfish.impax-media.com/archives/2008/07/24/affected-by-the-volume-bonus/ Cafepress.com announced it will restructure the Volume Bonus program as of August 1, 2008. Highlights include: Sales originated from shops will earn larger bonuses at lower thresholds Sales originating from the Marketplace will no longer qualify for a Volume Bonus – you will continue to ... http://blipfish.impax-media.com/archives/2008/07/23/cafepress-restructures-volume-bonus-program/ Newsletter #41 has gone out. Details for adding new Athletic Shorts, Swim Trunks, and Flotation Key Holders are highlighted. Please review as catalog has changed. http://blipfish.impax-media.com/archives/2008/07/15/cabbot-marx-affil/ Well, to be fair, we'll have to classify this as rumor-mongering because I haven't had the chance to check numbers or sources, yet. However, I woke up to an article in Venture Beat offering early glimpses into the possibility that Cafepress has paid between $15m-$20m for ImageKind - an art print-on-demand ... http://blipfish.impax-media.com/archives/2008/07/08/cafepress-buys-imagekind/ Have a safe, happy, and reflective Independence Day! Special thanks to Micky for the photo usage. http://blipfish.impax-media.com/archives/2008/07/04/happy-4th-of-july/ by Ruth Lanham (Blipfish note: A well-written primer to the history of the tshirt - republished with permission) T-shirts have come to signify relaxation, comfort, and a devil-may-care attitude. They are incredibly versatile and are a wardrobe essential for all busy people. In the 1950s Brando, wore a plain white t-shirt with a ... http://blipfish.impax-media.com/archives/2008/06/30/hey-i-like-your-shirt/ http://blipfish.impax-media.com/archives/2008/06/29/thank-you/ I'll try to give an explanation to a question I received regarding "What is a conversion?" in terms of online retail selling. Okay, the quick run-up: A prospect/suspect is someone (or likely a "demographic" of someones) you believe would likely purchase from you... and they are the people you try to ... http://blipfish.impax-media.com/archives/2008/06/28/conversion-prospects-suspects-and-coffee/