Shopping online is completely different than shopping at a brick and mortar shop. In a brick and mortar shop, I can touch an item. I can smell it. I can try it on. But when I’m shopping online, a seller really has only two avenues for convincing me to purchase: photos and descriptions. These are probably the two topics that I’ve addressed more than any other here in (more…)

I’ve talked a lot about the importance of presenting top notch photos of your items. While there are many excellent item photos on Zibbet, there is still considerable room for improvement. In an effort to help you with this challenging subject, today I’d like to take a look at the five most common problems I’ve observed with photos in Zibbet shops.

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I’m sure I don’t have to remind anyone that it is the week before Christmas. And if this is the holiday you and your family celebrate, there is no doubt in my mind that things are starting to get a little crazy in your household.

The kids are almost out of school for winter break, you’re braving the cold weather to go out in to the chaos of the malls and holidays sales, and (more…)

I recently had conversation with a cousin who is becoming a professional photographer. It didn’t take us long to agree that the way we have both learned a lot about taking good photos is the fact that we first took a lot of really bad ones! In June, Kay of A Crafty Arab, shared some great tips on how we can improve our Zibbet item photographs. This week, I would like to share (more…)

The fall/autumn season is definitely the best time of year, in my opinion, to get back to nature and go for a few long hikes on a nature trail. Don’t you think?

Now, I know I’ve been talking about this particular season quite a bit lately on Fantastic Five, but I can’t help it. Its my favorite time of year. The leaves are changing, the temperatures are dropping so (more…)