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The Bookseller Digest
Abebooks.com 
The Avid Reader February 2006
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Dear ,
We'd like to thank all booksellers who took part in the Bookseller Summit earlier this month - it was great to meet with you, and we look forward to hosting another Summit in 2007. In this newsletter, we'll share our summary of the event, plus update you on exciting new Search and Listings features, tips on tracking, and opportunities for promotion with our 10th anniversary in June.

Sue, Shaun & Jordan
Your Sales & Account Management Team

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Highlights:

  • Summit 2006
  • New Search Enhancements
  • Tips
  • 10th Anniversary Promotions
  • Special Offers
  • Marketing & Events


  • SUMMIT 2006

    Summary
    We've compiled a summary of the Summit from Abebooks' perspective, including the top 7 bookseller topics, mythbusters, and our favorite bookseller quotes. [Read the Summary]

    NEW SEARCH ENHANCEMENTS

    "Ask Bookseller a Question" Returns
    As a result of the feedback we received at the Summit, we have reinstated this link in search results. Thank you all for your input.

    Refine by New Improvements
    Starting in March, we'll be testing a new feature in search results that will allow buyers to refine their search results to only New books. [More]

    "Did You Mean" Feature
    We've added a new feature to help buyers find your books. When a buyer receives few or no search results, we include a link that suggests similar searches. For example, if a buyer enters “Stephen Kingg,” we’ll ask “Did you mean Stephen King?” and link directly to those results.

    13-Digit ISBNs
    Abebooks is one of the first companies in the world to implement 13-digit ISBN technology! Now buyers can easily find books with 10- or 13-digit ISBNs. Whether you upload 10- or 13-digit ISBNs, buyers will see the same search results no matter what format they enter.

    Store Description in Book Details
    We have added Store Descriptions to the [Bookseller Payment & Information] tab in Book Details. Be sure your description is included and accurate - you can make changes in the [Your Personal Information] section of the Members Menu.

    Tips

    JessicaCustomer Support Tip:
    The Importance of Tracking
    By Jessica
    Tracking information means that both you and the buyer know where your books are, whether it’s when you ship the order or the buyer returns it. [Read More]

    10 Years10th Anniversary Promotions
    From now until Summer, watch this space in the Digest for updates, promotional opportunities, and other information about our 10th anniversary campaign.

    Tell Us Your Stories!
    Abebooks.com will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year and we will be creating an online gallery of real-life stories from our booksellers. So if you have a story about how bookselling has changed your life, let us know. [More]

    List Your Bookstore on the Abebooks Map!
    We've set up an online interactive map that will list our community of booksellers, and their locations, around the world. Join the nearly 300 booksellers already participating - add yourself to the map! [Add Your Bookstore]

    Special Offers

    Exclusive Offers & Discounts From Brodart
    Our friends at Brodart are offering Abebooks booksellers exclusive discounts on all book care products. Learn More

    Stay Up-To-Date on What's Selling
    The Book Standard, a one-stop online information center, is offering Abebooks booksellers free subscriptions to its weekly Retail Report e-newsletter. Hundreds of people have already taken advantage of this offer! [Subscribe Now]

    LA Times Festival of Books - Order Collateral
    Abebooks is exhibiting at the LA Times Festival of Books on April 29-30. If you are a bookseller in LA or Southern California you can order free Abebooks collateral. [More]

    Upcoming: CAMEX & London Book Fair
    Abebooks will be exhibiting at the upcoming CAMEX fair in Houston, TX (March 5 - 7, George R. Brown Convention Center, Booth #1817) and the London Book Fair (March 5 - 7, ExCel London, Booth #F805). Be sure to stop by and say hello if you are in the area.

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    Kudos

    I purchased Virginia Woolf's The Voyage Out from Mike's Books through your service. Just wanted to let you know the product, service, packaging and shipment of my order were all first rate and timely. A real pleasure. - Anon.

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    Security & Trust
    Tip of the Month
    Abebooks has a dedicated Security and Trust team that works with our buyers and booksellers to investigate fraud. If you ever suspect that you’ve received a fraudulent order, just contact Customer Support with the details of the investigation you’ve done so far and our Security and Trust team will investigate further. [Visit Security & Trust Page]
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    Community

    Want to Be Heard? Join the Advisory Group
    Over 1,000 booksellers have already registered with our Bookseller Advisory Group. If you want to make your opinions known to us, join now!

    Poll - E-mail Signatures
    Do you use e-mail signatures?

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    Roundtable Event - March
    Join us for the next Roundtable Live Chat on Friday, March 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PST.

    (Remember that if you cannot make the chat, you can read the transcripts in the Roundtable Event folder in our Forums after each event.)

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    Promote Yourself!

    A Call for Elle
    Our next Avid Reader Book Club pick is Daniel Glover's Elle. If you have copies of this book, please upload them!

    Upcoming in the Rare Book Room
    Next month, we will be featuring rare and collectible children's books. If you have items you would like included in this feature, please e-mail us at features@abebooks.com.

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