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Recent content by marc100

  1. M

    How did WayFair become so successful so fast?

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    I didnt realize they had a huge number of stores and products and then just consolidated them all into a 301 into Wayfair in 2011. Now I know. thanks all
  2. M

    How did WayFair become so successful so fast?

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    I have an e-commere store that is struggling to grow. I'm researching other stores and have been hearing a lot about WayFair.com here is their websites history: https://web.archive.org/web/20110401000000*/http://www.wayfair.com/ When you look at the history of Wayfair.com its...
  3. M

    Ask me anything about eCommerce (2012)

    GOLD! 
    Biophase about niching, for an online store would you pick a niche in: 1. A major category i.e.; Toys 2. A niche i.e.; Toy Cars 3. Or a microniche i.e.; Ferrari Toy Cars
  4. M

    Is there an e-commerce problem that Amazon and eBay don't solve?

    I've been advised to focus on comic books, Im hesitant because its a small market and hard as hell to gain traction. I've never seen a comic book on the cover of ebay. I don't understand what that means. Giving sellers access direct access to buyers? Not sure what that means. Very...
  5. M

    Chicken & Egg: How to solve?

    Get some people to try your new service for free, and use that experience and their feedback to test it and work the kinks out. Ask them for feedback and say "Naturally we love compliments and will use them in our marketing".
  6. M

    Is there an e-commerce problem that Amazon and eBay don't solve?

    Thats the reaction I've been getting from other people and showing it to investors. I thought I was solving a problem by charging a smaller fee than eBay, but when I talk to sellers they aren't that interested. Even though they complain, they still sell with eBay.
  7. M

    Is there an e-commerce problem that Amazon and eBay don't solve?

    Im trying to identify a "marketplace" need that eBay doesnt cover. I've spent time putting together a marketplace and Im met with constant friction on it. 100% of the time I'm asked this question: "How are you different from eBay? 50% of the time I'm asked this question: "Why does someone need...
  8. M

    Realistically, is there still money in publishing mobile apps?

    SAAS / APPS 
    Great intelligent responses to this. I was just seeing things like it was a "Goldrush" for the app market, and then seeing the other side with developers who are having a hard time selling their apps so wanted to get a fresh perspective. Thank you both
  9. M

    Realistically, is there still money in publishing mobile apps?

    SAAS / APPS 
    So I work in Mountain View and hang out with developers, many are iOS devs. They are all broke. Some of them have been making apps for over a year and none of them hit. They are middle aged men who are renting shared rooms very far away from Mt View to scrape by. Some are living in rooms on...
  10. M

    Ask me anything about eCommerce (2012)

    GOLD! 
    Thanks Viralweb, You just walked in and offered to list their products on your website? And told them you'll take a commission from it? I have some thrift stores near me, and some comic book shops, toy stores, etc. thanks
  11. M

    Ask me anything about eCommerce (2012)

    GOLD! 
    Wow nice! How did you decide which niche to go with? I've been paralyzed by this question for weeks
  12. M

    Should you mention your competitor if they are a huge company?

    Here's what Jessica Livingston of Ycombinator says. Now I know Fastlane Forum is about building your own successful business and not necessarily about going to incubators and VC's, but it's a perspective from a very successful person in the trenches. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66_obXGqt4o...
  13. M

    Should you mention your competitor if they are a huge company?

    If your business competes with a huge well known business, should you mention them as your business model? For example i look at https://duckduckgo.com and the first question they get asked is "How are you different from Google" Their answer is basically that "Google tracks you, we don't"...
  14. M

    Where can i find a start-up partner?

    Check business sections on Meetup.com, best website ever. Im from Boston and I know there are some huge business groups with amazingly talented people in that area you can connect with. If you join a group and RSVP to an event it lets you post what you're looking for. My advice is to be direct...
  15. M

    Can your phyiscal location hold you back?

    GetRight, I'm from Fort Lauderdale Florida and I know *exactly* how you feel. For me I felt the people in South Florida were slower paced and I felt that living in a beach non-business community held me back, so 2 months ago I moved to Santa Clara, CA. Silicon Valley with a startup. Its only...
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