Be Careful what you re-Tweet

For those that do not know what RT means:
RT = Re-Tweet.
And it is a nice thing to do when you see a tweet come through your network that you love and/or appreciate. You can copy the words and put RT in front of their name and re-tweet it!

For example, if someone sent out a tweet reading:
A gal I follow:

ModelSupplies

Just tweeted: @ModelSupplies You can go a month without food, you can live three days without water, but you can't go more then sixty seconds without HOPE. -Sean Swarner

I like what she posted so I would copy what she posted: You can go a month without food, you can live three days without water, but you can't go more then sixty seconds without HOPE. -Sean Swarner
And then I would click on the ARROW to reply to her, then I would paste what she said after her name. So it would now look like this:

@ModelSupplies You can go a month without food, you can live three days without water, but you can't go more then sixty seconds without HOPE. -Sean Swarner

THEN I would add RT in front of the @ Before her name. The KEY to this is to make sure you have a SPACE or her name will not be a HOT LINK. So, it would now read:

RT @ModelSupplies You can go a month without food, you can live three days without water, but you can't go more then sixty seconds without HOPE. -Sean Swarner

NOW, we have a problem with this tweet.

When I re-Tweet it she has a long name so, it has put it over the 140 limit by 12. Twitter alert is telling me -12.

I have a few options, I can try to shorten it to something like this:

RT @ModelSupplies Ucan go a month without food U can live three days without water but Ucan't go more then 60 sec without HOPE -Sean Swarner

The saying now fits with 0 space left! Notice I changed the word YOU to U and I removed commas, changed sixty to 60 and shortened seconds.
The only bad thing about this is it will be difficult for someone else to RT it.

Keep this in mind when you are sending out short sayings. Keep them as short as possible so that your friends can RT them easily. Keep a space before the @ AND at the end add a period and/or an additional space. Especially when you RT links.
Make double sure there is a SPACE after the link or it will not be HOT.

I hope that helps understand a bit better about Re-tweeting!

Something else I must tell you about, today I had re-tweeted a nasty radio show and I felt terrible after I did it.

One of my friends tweeted about a current Radio show that was on the air at Blog Talk Radio so, nice person that I am decided to help them out with the promotion and RT a few of their posts. Suddenly I decided to tune into one of those shows and soon found out it contained nasty, vulgar wording in the music!

I felt so bad that I had actually sent that tweet out to my followers.

How very stupid of me!

GREAT LESSON LEARNED.

Beware of what you RT.

Good rule of thumb is to check out the link before you re-tweet it because it will indeed reflect onto you and the results will be followers lost.

My sincerest apology to all those that may of heard that show.
I will pay more attention to what I re-tweet in the future.

Much respect,
Danna Crawford
CEO/Founder PowerSellingMom, Inc.

I've Saved 7 months, 3 days, 20 hours of my Life Today

I woke up one morning only to have my prayers answered.
I did not smoke anymore!
After smoking from age 16 to age 40 something, it was a true miracle I quit!
I prayed many nights before bed, "Please Lord, let me wake up in the morning and not smoke!" And it finally happened! Cold turkey I knew that I knew it was time and it was "his"time not mine! I quit with no problems and have not smoked since!

I also joined this website:
QuitNet.com and it has been a rewarding influence to get their notices of how much longer I will live because of not smoking!

**cheers** to a healthy, smoke free life!

Green Shipping Rocks

If you are SHIPPING GREEN then take the Green Shipping pledge!

I will give free advertising to those shipping green!

In all the years I've been selling on eBay the only item I've bought is TAPE!
I've been able to ship green all these years.

When I first started it mainly was because I was a Single mom on a budget!

And as a Girl Scout leader, I did appreciate the importance of not wasting and recycling.

Since then, I've write: Green Shipping ROCKS on all my packages!

People are loving it actually!!

The Basics of Selling on eBay: January 2009

Teaching:
The Basics of Selling on eBay

January 24th, 9 - 4:00 PM in Jacksonville FL at:
University of North Florida
Contact: Valerie Murphy to sign up:
904.620.4255

And in Ocala FL at:
CFCC
Central Florida Community College
January 30th
9-4:00 pm
sign up at:
COURSE DETAILS

Course Overview

• Register on eBay
• Learn more about & what is PayPal
• Privacy and security
• How to research items on eBay
• Pricing, bidding and buying
• eBay listing and selling
• Shipping and handling
• eBay stores basics
• Buy It Now (fixed) and auction formats
• Giving and receiving eBay feedback
• Collecting your money and more!

View my Profile

If you prefer a private class, contact me at:
352.209.2792

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My eBay Store

I opened up my eBay store (back in the day) lol No clue when but when I did I called it: Ask Danna. Then I bought the domain: AskDanna.com. At the time I had a website that was for people to ask me questions about eBay and to share freebies and offer free auction advertising.
This was way before the bump came along.
The way I had it for people to share their auctions was,
I set-up a guest book on my website page.
I changed the wording on the guest book.
Instead of it reading: Sign my guest book, I had it read: Post your Auction here!
It worked out very well at the time and I had quite a following of regular people posting auctions and visiting my website: AskDanna.com.

Soon, my site was so busy with traffic that the "Free" site I had it on would not allow anymore visitors. I contact the company and they said I was over my traffic limit for the month.

I then went to GoDaddy and set-up a website there.
I love it and it all went smooth until they started charging me more money each month than what I had signed up for. After the 2nd month of this happening, I contacted GoDaddy to ask them what the deal was and they told me that in one month I had over 28 thousand visitors AND the next month I had 32 thousand visitors in one month! I was like OMG!

I had to increase my bandwidth and come up with a new plan.

Soon after: PowerSellingMom.com was born and after awhile, I had no need for the AskDanna.com site anymore except to point it to my eBay store. I've always had the same name, so now my AskDanna.com points to my eBay store AND the rest is history!

Goal Setting in the New Year

This is the OFFICIAL

PowerSellingMom 2009 Calendar called:

"Organized PowerSelling"

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Improve Yourself as an eBay Seller!

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INCLUDING a Computer DVD Playable on

Windows Media Player or Real Player.

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"THE ORGANIZED ROAD TO POWERSELLING"

by: Danna Crawford

I've been Powerselling my way through eBay since 1997. I have my own system of setting goals with realistic expectations.

My system will help you:

• PRIORITIZE
• SIMPLIFY
• SET GOALS
• PLAN THE FUTURE
  

I'm sharing with you my Calendar style that I've been using for years. It has helped me to

• STAY POSITIVE,
  
• THINK BIG and
  
• REMAIN FOCUSED!

ALLOW ME TO INSPIRE YOU!

THIS IS YOUR YEAR!

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YOU CAN BE A SELLING SUCCESS!

You will get:

• 12 MONTH CALENDAR
• (spiral bound hanging/wall calender 17" long by 11" wide with detailed pages, different for each month,
  
• designed by Danna Crawford)
• 
  
• 33 MINUTE DVD
• BLACK PEN
• Newsletter Subscription Support!

&
BONUS ITEMS:

• 1 YEAR Text Link of Advertising at PowerSellingMom.com
• ON The FREEBIES Page!

PLUS A $50.00 off COUPON FOR MY PRIVATE COACHING PACKAGE!

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Thanks for Stopping By!

Will be watching for YOU TO SHINE in 2009!

• Blessings, Danna Crawford,
  
• CEO/Founder of PowerSellingMom, Inc.
  

Top 10 eBay Stores JUNE 2008

30 Days in the Spotlight!

We specialize in assortments and sets of pretend kitchen play foods and child tea sets. We specially wrap all of our play food orders in real gourmet boxes and wrappings. Making any child feel special and loved! God Bless!

Handcrafted gemstone jewelry that my husband and I make plus a wide variety of other items. Custom jewelry orders are invited and welcomed. Please email me with your desired stone and description for estimate. Carved ponies and fish are a specialty.Check out the Chakra Gemstones and Crystals Pages!

I specialize in all things romantic. Custom night lights, lampshades using beautiful rose fabrics. Cottage Chic Chandeliers, Paris apt. lighting. Gorgeous Paul de Longpre & Catherine Klein prints, Rachel Ashwell Simply Shabby Chic, new & vintage bed linens.

"Something for Everyone" From Windchimes to Leather jackets!

Get Your Cowgirl Bling! We Carry A Wide Selection Of Western Rhinestone Purses, Belt And Western Bedding.

We carry Maternity, Plus Size Maternity, Designer clothing in Misses sizes, Bath & Body Works products, cosmetics and more!

A Place Where Dreams May Come True. I have a varied assortment of items for sale. I offer a wide variety of books including, Fertility, Breastfeeding, Children's books like Dr Seuss and many other topics. I also have Hallmark and Disney Collectible Ornaments. Name Brand Clothing like: Gap, Levi, The Children's Place, Cherokee, Disney Store and toys by Fisher Price and Baby Einstein. You never know what you might find in Auntie's La La Land, so please add me to your favorite sellers and come back often.

Custom Orders Welcome for Charm Dangles, Bookmarks w/ Charms, Bookmarks for Bibles, Earrings, Patriotic Items, Ebooks on CD, Personalized Greeting Cakes, etc..

Handmade Children's Clothing! I mostly do my custom sets in sizes infant, toddler, girls and the occasional boys. I love doing fun sets that work for vacations, pageants, holidays, school theme, beach wear, dresses, capri sets, skirt sets. I do applique sets. Using good quality fabrics and denim.!

I sell Skirts, Shirts, Tops, Jeans, Sweaters, Pants, Rings, Necklaces, Earrings, Digital Cameras, MP3/MP4 Players, and more.

May 2008 PowerSellingMom

30 Days in the Spotlight

My name is Sandy Faust, and I am in love with antiques and collectibles!!!
I have spent 12 years as a customer service representative with a large mail
order catalog company, so I have tons of experience dealing with the
public. My previous job has given me the expertise and the knowledge to
start my own business doing the one thing I love most! My main interest
is in stemware of all kinds, be it expensive or inexpensive.
I love hunting for and finding unusual patterns.

My goal with Sandy's Collectibles and More, is to provide my customers with
quality glassware, classy vintage jewelry and those unique and unusual items.
Being an avid collector myself, I understand the passion that goes into
"the hunt" for that one particular item to add to your collection. I know
the feeling of excitement and the satisfaction of finding another piece of
the puzzle! That is why I try to keep my prices and my shipping costs as low
as possible.
I want everyone to be able to afford to shop in my store.

Thank you to Danna for giving me this wonderful opportunity to be in the "spotlight"!
Sandy

Visit Sandy's eBay store
Be her Friend at MySpace!

Thanks bunches for spending 30 DAYS in the SPOTLIGHT with us!
Keep up the Good Work!

May's TOP TEN eBay Stores

30 Days in the Spotlight!

Specializes in Collectibles, Vintage, Antiques, Home Decor, Books, Toys, Gifts & Unique Items. Featuring One Of A Kind & Whimsical Treasures. VIP Customer Service With A Personalized Touch & Quick Shipping. Customer Service Is Our Priority. Keeping Buying Fun, Stress-Free & Safe For All

We Sell Mostly Handmade Cake Toppers!
We also Make Custom Cake Toppers
Please Contact us for all your custom cake Decorating Needs!

We specialize in herbs, plants, topiaries and garden treasures, as well as collectibles, books, whatever catches our eye!

"THIS PLACE IS BETTER THAN A DEPARTMENT STORE"... I HAVE EVERYTHING FROM SOUP TO NUTS! I LOVE MY CUSTOMERS...MY PRICES ARE GREAT, MY SERVICE IS OUTSTANDING, I PACKAGE YOUR ITEM WITH THE UTMOST CARE AND SHIP PROMPTLY, I OFFER FREE GIFT WRAP AND FREE CARD WITH EVERY PURCHASE,

We auction Music CDs, Movies, DVDs, Kid's Music CDs, Christian CDs, VHS, Kid's DVDs, Books, Ebooks, Audiobooks, Software, Collectibles, NFL, NASCAR, Barbie, TY, Disney, Coca Cola, Rave Lights, LED, Gaming Parts, Electronics. Unique items added daily.

Skin Care, Anti-aging, Makeup, Perfume, Cosmetic Organizers, Belts & Scarf's, Pure & Simple, Clinique, Principal Secret, Avon, Estee Lauder, Handmade Soaps, Plus Size Clothes, Jewelry, Incense & Burners,lots

Take a step back in time & venture into my world of vintage advertisements, suitable for framing, home or office decor. Perfume, Volkswagen, Cadillac, Chevy and Ford are just a few examples of ADs. Your shop for vintage advertising.

Our store specializes in boutique hand knitted and crocheted artisan-quality purses, handbags, unique handcrafted jewelry, hand beaded purse hooks and much more! Custom Orders are available! Browse my store for some truly unique items.

Everything from Pottery Barn Kids to hard to find Catalog Items. Including Children's clothing, Name brands, Baby LuLu, Gap, Tommy Hilfigure,Gymboree,Old Navy and many more! Great Items for "Mom's On a Budget!

Magies Place offers Pan Am, Pan American Airline Memorabilia, collectibles, selling help for ebay, phone consultation, VHS, Clothes, and more!

Advertise on GRANDMA's VAN Florida to Chicago EBAY LIVE

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160237402227
"ROAD TRIP"

Taking Grandma's Van from Florida to the Windy City with many stops in-between!

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Departing Ocala FL on June 15th

Dropping Grandma off in Morris IL

Heading to Chicago


EST. DISTANCE: 1173 miles
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Read the auction to view ALL THE PERKS!!
Grandma and I are going to have a BLAST PROMOTING THE HIGH BIDDER of this Auction!!!!

Top 10 FEATURED eBay Stores

PowerSellingMom's
Top 10 Featured eBay Stores

HANDCRAFTED RELIGIOUS CATHOLIC CHARM BRACELETS, RELIGIOUS JEWELRY MADE WITH VINTAGE &NEW BEADS,CATHOLIC JEWELRY, PATRON SAINTS BRACELETS, RELIGIOUS RELIC BRACELETS, LOURDES WATER, OUR LADY OF FATIMA, MIRACULOUS MEDAL, ST. JUDE, ST. THERESE, FATHER PIO, OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, ST. MICHAEL, VIRGIN MARY

Offering a full range of Watkins products. If you don't see what you want, please ask me. I also have books, great finds, household items, custom graphics and more. Stop by often because new items and specials are added daily. *Independent Watkins Rep*

Start shopping here for great deals on beautiful designer clothing and accessories to bring out the beauty in EVERY woman. ALL SIZES! You'll find GAP, J.Crew, Banana Republic, Victoria's Secret, Lucky, Anne Klein, BCBG, Lane Bryant, Coldwater Creek, Liz Claiborne, Tommy Bahama & more!

ESSENCE 2 YOU GIFTS: Featuring, Gifts of Essence: Candles, Aroma, Perfume/Oil Bottles in Pewter, New Age & Metaphysical Items, Money Mini's, Tarot Decks,Tarot Boxes, Unique Items...Inspirational, Scentsational, Classy & Sassy...an "ESSENCE OF YOU"

Offering a GREAT selection of Vintage and Unique items! Including Sewing Patterns AND, don't forget to check out the CHARITY auctions!. They're always fun, but most importantly for a good cause.

My Store offers Discounted items,free shipping,clothing,toys,Ralph Lauren,Gymboree,Tommy Hilfiger,Bonnie Jean,Phat,Nautica,Guess Baby,Bratz,Barbie,Webniz,Strawberry Shortcake,Fisher Price Rescue Heroes,Little People,Disney Princess,Leapfrog,Gold,diamond,Jewelry,Ring,Bracelet,wholesale lots

I offer Wall D?cor, Other Keepsakes, Bratz, Betty Boop, Posters, Prints, and Sets.

Bookstore with Audio Books, Hardback, softocover books, talking books, CD's, Christian and more!

Where DNAshopper buys/sells People-Stuff! ModelSupplies Brand Skin Care, The Button, Lip Plumpers, Cosmetic Ingredients, like: Hyaluronic Acid, Argireline, DMAE, CoQ10, Idebenone, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, more! Inventory CHANGING, Favorites REMAINING! We believe in FREEBIES!

Here you will find ALOT of Hot Wheels: Treasure Hunts, First Editions, Segment series, 100% Hot Wheels black box, 1:18 scale, other Hot Wheels themed boxed sets, & a few Hot Wheels memorabilia. Every once in awhile you'll find a few other brands, such as: Johnny Lightning, Matchbox & Revell

Most Things Cost a Lot of Money, BUT you can Purr FREE

Join us for a "Saturday Night Special"
with eBay Seller:
PurrFree. Her Motto:
"Most things cost a lot of money, but you can Purr FREE"
She's an eBay store owner and runs the website: www.MysteryAuctionBump.com

Tune in for a MYSTERY RADIO SHOW ADVENTURE and learn more about Selling on eBay and Mystery Auctions!

Harley Davidson Motorcycles Old Rooster Ad GAS 3cents

Came from my Great Grandfather's estate: Harry Smith

from Gardner IL.

He was originally from Mason City.

Notice the light ink markings
on the front edge

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Many of the items from this trunk were dated early 1900's. Not quite sure how to date this.

This is an ORIGINAL Item!

Harley Davidson Motorcycles

Notice it reads: "traveling 50 miles on less than 3 cents worth of gasoline"

THOSE WERE THE DAYS!!!!

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"Build in Wisconsin for Wisconsin Roads!"

Also notice it reads that Harley-Davidson Motorcycles are the
MOST POPULAR are the SINGLE CYLINDER!

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Harley-Davidson Motor Co.

205 A St., Milwaukee Wis.

ebay Item # 160226464808

MySpace Marketing eBay Interview Griff & Danna Crawford

Hello!

Thanks to Barbara In Tahoe, she inspired me to create
this YouTube video!
I used an eBay radio interview I did last year with Griff
and combined graphics to match the interview!
Updated it to make a NEW MARKETING idea
in combination with my 2nd edition eBook!

Feel free to share it with friends and leave a comment at YouTube!

eBay Item number: 150214910161

http://www.myspace.com/powersellingmom

March 2008 PowerSellingMom

30 Days in the Spotlight

Hi-My name is Tara.

My ebay store is FashionChics-Boutique. I sell Victoria's Secret, Intimates and Beauty, Bath & Body Works, Designer Fashions and other Name Brand Intimates. My husband and his brother run a retail supply store. In the summer, hub started to list a few things in our store from his off ebay business so you will also find some retail supplies (bags, price tags, price guns)

I worked in the Fashion Industry before I had my son. I loved my job but I wanted to be home with him and I wanted (I should say needed:)) to be able to contribute financially. I started working independently so I could set my own hours. I also got into Mystery Shopping. This won't make you a millionaire but you can earn some extra money. It's a job but it's fun. I love to shop and I love to give my opinion so it's perfect for me! :)

I have been selling on ebay for a little over a year now. It's a great place. I have met so many nice people. We try to provide the best customer service possible. I treat people the way I would like to be treated. This seems to work. We have lots of repeat customers. I tell my customers to drop me a note if they shop with us again. I try to send a little something extra to say thank you. I hope you will stop by and check us out!

We update our inventory regularly so you never know what you will find.

I want to say Thank you to all of our customers. You have made my job a pleasure. A warm welcome to new customers!

I look forward to making your shopping experience a pleasant one!


Finally, thank you to Danna!

It is so generous to share your ebay knowledge with us all.
I love your motto "there is enough ebay for all of us"
You are so right!
You are an asset to the ebay community.

Blessings and a happy, healthy, prosperous 2008 to everyone!




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