Adam Ginsberg’s Random Thoughts

Why is does negative new media sell so well? Does anyone really care about Kate and Jon – and is anyone surprised they are getting divorced?  Or are they? How did Oprah become the most powerful woman in America? I really enjoy watching the UFC – it makes the WWE seem so “fake”. Speaking of the UFC, does anyone really think that Frank Mir has any chance of defeating Brock Lesnar in UFC 100? UFC 100 – holy shit…I remember watching the first UFC in my living room in Vancouver, BC. I’m commuting to London, UK for the next three weekends. When will President Obama take a real stand on the situation in Iran? It’s not new news that politicians have affairs – but it does seem that more and more are getting caught...

Adam Ginsberg Success Stories

I get the privilege of traveling around the world teaching people how to make money on eBay and the Internet. I have met some amazing people from all walks of life that have achieved incredible success – many of whom had never sold anything online before we had met. In the economic climate we live in, it’s more important than ever to take control of your own financial future – and there’s no better way to do this than by having an online business. Does everyone make millions? No.  Is it easy? No. Do people blame others for their failures? Yes. One of my favorite quotes is: “It’s never the bus, it’s the bus driver”. Whether someone learns from me or some other “guru” online – and there’s...

Using Bing for Search – Much Better Than Expected

I have had a chance to use Bing.com to search the web and I’m very impressed.  In reality, it beats Google in important areas. It will help Microsoft gain share in the search business. It’s surprisingly competitive with Google. It’s simple, easy, intuitive and fun to use. Bing has only been available to the public for a short time and is already gaining market share.  Beginning June 3rd Bing became Microsoft’s new default search. Here’s a couple of facts, insights and thoughts about Bling search. In search presentation, Bing wins. It uses technology to display refined versions of your query down the left side of the page. For example, I searched for the game “iPhone 3Gs” on Google and Bing. While Google gave me good...

Twitter is Providing Crucial Information to US from Iran

We know that Google is the #1 search engine in the world – but where are people going for real time, up to date information on every day updates?  Twitter.  Just take a look at twitter and you’ll see – on the right side of the page – what people are talking about “Right Now”. A few weeks ago I learned that Danny Gans had died because “Danny Gans” was one of the most talked about keywords on Twitter. Then, we had an earthquake in Los Angeles and immediately (literally within moments) there were updates on Twitter…Whether it’s a sporting event or a news update, you can get the most current, up to date news on Twitter with real people reporting real results. CNN is now reporting that people in Iran are...

Adam Ginsberg Comments on New Changes to eBay

The week of June 15th eBay is updating it’s next series of changes. See below both eBay’s changes and my opinions and thoughts on these changes – which could impact how you make money on eBay. It’s good to know that there are no eBay fee changes in this release. This set of eBay changes will do three main things as follows: eBay is making it easier for buyers to ship as well as give buyer incentives which should result in an increase in more sales. Here’s how they plan doing this: —New item page rolling out. New photo zoom coming later this year. Get your listings ready now. My thoughts? I really like the new item page layout. It’s simple and easy to see. For TemplateOptimizer.com users – (Template Optimizer is...

Adam Ginsberg Speaking at Robert Kyosaki Rich Dad Events

Adam Ginsberg will be speaking at Rich Dad events in Sydney, AU and Auckland, NZ – featuring Robert Kiyosaki, the Best-selling author of “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” Not knowing about money, not what it is but what it can do for you, is probably the biggest and most critical gap in knowledge today. Education is, without question, a key to making it in the world. But after getting your academic and professional education, who is really prepared with the necessary financial education? Most people have never had any formal exposure to the fundamentals of this critical area of learning. How do you pick it up in later life? How can you be confident about what you gather in bits and pieces along the way? Thanks to his ‘Rich Dad’ who started teaching him from the...

What Is The Best Day to End an eBay Listing?

What is the best day to end an eBay listing?  Did you quickly answer “Sunday”? There are so many myths out there that tell you the best ending day – how about we just answer the question with the right information so you can immediately apply it and start to make money on eBay. The best day to close a listing on eBay is: Well it really depends. Not a straight answer, but hang in there and I will reveal some secrets to help you find the straight answer for your products. THE MYTH There is a myth out there that Sunday is the overall best day to end on eBay. This myth came from an announcement eBay made some time ago that the highest traffic on the site was on Sunday. Since then, the myth that Sunday is the best ending day has spread throughout the...