Apple is set to announce its eagerly awaited iPhone 5 (or maybe iPhone 4S) on October 4 at the “Lets Talk iPhone” event. Surveys show that anticipation for the next generation iPhone is high and Gazelle (a recommerce site) has noticed a marked increase in the number of iPhones being traded in over the last few days. All of this points towards a successful launch for whatever it is Apple will announce on Tuesday and with that will more than likely lead to a significant increase in revenue for them.

They won’t be the only people who will make a financial gain from the iPhone. Affiliate marketers out there may want to think about; in fact, forget thinking about, SHOULD start promoting iPhone related offers. These can include promoting various iPhone accessories such as cases, docking stations, speakers (and the list goes on) from e-tailers such as Cellular Factory and Cellphone Shop. A fact that may be of interest about Cellphone Shop is that they provide a dropshipping service so you could sell accessories on marketplaces such as eBay without having to stock up on inventory.

Something else to take into consideration as a way of making money is app development. With the release of a new iPhone, there is bound to be a new range of functionality. This may lay the foundation to new and never-before-seen apps being able to be developed. There may be people out there who have ideas for new applications but wont have a clue as to how to create them. How to Create iPhone Apps with Zero Programming Skills is a good start for people in this position.

There you have it. As far as the iPhone goes, there is no time better than the present to get yourself ready to cash in on it!!

eBay recently posted higher than expected third quarter profits which is a good thing for them but also a good thing for sellers. I saw it as a sign that more stuff is being sold on eBay and figures show that this was the case. Being a seller myself I experienced a slump in sales when the little global crisis hit and almost gave it up altogether. Over time eBay has been trying to lure sellers back by lowering or getting rid of listings fees now and then. Them taking that stance helped in getting me back onto the marketplace.

Because of the recession, some people have found it harder to get back into selling because of not having capital to get inventory and so on. One solution provider that caters specifically to eBay marketplace sellers is Kabbage. They provide funding to kick-start and help your business grow. They have a quick and simple application process where on approval, funds are deposited into your PayPal account (you can Sign Up Here if you don’t have an account).

The process of getting a loan through them is pretty simple with you only having to go through the following steps:

• provide them with your ebay seller ID to see if you qualify
• complete an application form
• accept the terms and conditions (if they are to your liking)

The money is deposited into your account soon after and you can get going with growing your business. As with any other financial institution you get an advance from, Kabbage charges fees with theirs being a flat rate per $100 (rates information can be found in the borrower agreement). Repayments are made by auto pay from either your PayPal or checking account or you could chose to pay directly on their website or via cheque.

For some of you out there, this may work out as your best option when looking for funding to get your business back on track. At the moment they are only available in the United States but they will expand to other countries in the future.

Following on from the last about my experience with phpBay Pro, I managed to get a hold of a 20% off coupon code from Wade Wells (the brains behind phpBay). This coupon code was specifically put together for people who sign up via Ninety Nine Ways so instead of paying $79 for phpBay Pro you can get your hands on it for $63.20 which is a good deal for an investment that is well worth it.

Please note that the 20% off is LIMITED to the first 50 people who take advantage of the discount. To take advantage of the offer all you need to do is email me using the form below and I will email you back with the coupon code is nothing at all. The phpBay Pro Coupon Code is:

A6C7247A5C

Note: Some people have been experiencing problems using this form. If you do not see a success message or receive an email with the coupon code leave a comment and I will get it to you. If you experience any problems using the code please do let me know.

To add to that, Hostgator provided me with a couple of coupon codes for really cheap hosting for the first month (if you don’t already have a hosting account). They are:

HOSTGATOR – $9.94 off the first month (you end up paying $0.01 for the first month)

BEACH – 20% off the first invoice.

There you go, get your hands on phpBay Pro for 20% less before other people do and you miss out on the discount.

In the post about my move from Blogger to WordPress I mentioned that my first stint with WordPress was at the start of the year when I decided to give phpBay Pro a go and see what it was all about.

What is phpBay Pro?

phpBay Pro is an affiliate script for building niche websites with the eBay Partner Network (ePN). It is available as a WordPress plugin or a stand alone API version. It allows users to quickly and easily place and add content to a site and lets them chose a single listing or auction or a range of auctions based on keywords to place on a site. It may have been built with eBay in mind but it is not limited to the ePN as you can also earn revenue via Pepperjam, Mediaplex, TradeDoubler and Affilinet.

When a visitor clicks on a product and places a winning bid, you receive a commission based on a percentage of the revenue generated by the winning bid. And, if someone signs up for a new eBay account via your site (active confirmed registered users (ACRUs)), you receive a bonus as well. The commission rates and ACRU compensation amounts vary from program to program.

Earnings are paid out on a monthly basis via PayPal or direct deposit (in certain countries).

My Experience With phpBay

When I first tried out phpBay, I was still using Blogger and with that being the case and me not being accustomed to WordPress I went on a hunt to see if I could trial it without having to spend too much money. I got a cheap (.info) domain name on Go Daddy and the best deal I could find for hosting was with Hostgator (I found a $0.01 1 month hosting coupon via a Google search). With all of that out of the way, I went about setting up the site with a bit of help from Ben Johnson who sent through a guide on building stores and also provided me with a theme.

When I set up the site (Hair Extension Supplies) I told myself that if it wasn’t able to cover its hosting for the following month (at the least) I wasn’t going to carry on with the experiment. Two or so weeks in was pleasently surprised to see that the site had made itself $23.59. What impressed me the most was the fact that I really didn’t do any sort of marketing before it started earning money. Since then I have started another phpBay site which I have put a bit more work into which is doing well (a tip I got before I set up the second site was to look for a niche within a niche within a niche).

Is It Worth It?

I would say that phpBay Pro is well worth the investment. It doesn’t take a long time to learn how to use it, set up new sites or intergrate it into existing sites and once all of that it done you don’t have to do a lot to the site besides a bit of maintenance now and then and of course a bit of promotion.

You really can get rich while you sleep.

eBay has just launched their new global affiliate platform, the eBay Partner Network. I was an eBay affiliate through Commission Junction (CJ) and that particular partnership has treated me very well over the months. A few people have signed up for eBay.com via links on my blogs and I have been paid which has earned me $25 per active registered user. On top of that, I have earned a share of eBay’s revenue on winning bids.

With the launch of the partner network, affiliates signed up through CJ are being asked to migrate to the eBay Partner Network by May 1st. I just signed up to their network and am in the process of migrating links and I like the feel and look of their network. For a start, you have access to all number of global affiliate programs supported on the network which includes eBay USA, Australia, Belgium, India, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom and the Netherlands which means you will be able to cater to a number of peoples needs. They also have a geo-targeting feature which identifies the location of a reader and redirects them to a page based on their location so lets for example someone in Australia clicks on a link they will be redirected to an eBay.com.au page. This is just one of a few points of difference to being an affiliate through CJ where you had to apply to each on individually.

Once you are signed up, getting started with promoting eBay is pretty simple. From the tools section you have access to text links, banners, logos and configurable widgets. A nice feature with the text link option is that you can put in whatever link text you want which makes it easier to integrate links into sites.

Payouts are made at the end of each month and depending on your location you will have the option of being paid out via direct deposit or PayPal or both. Payout rates in the case of eBay.com are the same as they were through CJ and are as follows (please note that they will differ between the various country programs):

Revenue Share Compensation
eBay Revenue – Compensation
$0 to $99.99 – 50%
$100.00 to $4,999.99 – 55%
$5,000.00 to $199,999.99 – 60%
$200,000.00 to $699,999.99 – 65%
$700,000.00 to $2,999,999.99 – 70%
$3,000,000.00 + – 75%

Active Registered User (ACRU)
ACRUs – Compensation
1 to 49 – $25.00
50 to 1,999 – $28.00
2,000 to 29,999 – $31.00
30,000 + – $35.00

If you haven’t already put up eBay links and find that they may be a good fit for your site it could be worth your while signing up, putting up links and wait for the money to come in.

I just stopped by ebestagent and came across a fantastic tool that can be used when looking for eBay! bargains and/or items to resell.

A countless number of items are listed on eBay! with spelling mistakes in the descriptions. This leads to a high chance of buyers not being able to find these items. If you find these listings with spelling mistakes you stand to get whatever it is a really good price. If you are going to go on to resell it you stand to make a good profit.

There isn’t much more I can say about this tool. Go ahead and try it out for yourself. Type in the keyword, hit generate and then click on the link that appears below the box. Happy hunting!

If you are stuck for ideas on earning extra cash on you blog/site or there is nothing out there that really suites you needs or you just want to add another way of monetizing your blog/site, AuctionAds may be for you.

AuctionAds is a type of advertising where you display live eBay! auctions. You are compensated when a visitor clicks an ad and takes an action on eBay! (defined as a Winning Bid, a Buy-it-Now or a confirmed user registration).

Payment is sent out on the first of every month via PayPal with the minimum earnings payout being $10. You also get paid for affiliates that you sign up with you earning a 2% bonus of all revenue generated by that user within 6 months.

What are you waiting for? Try AuctionAds and let AuctionAds: Increase the bid on your site’s income!

I mentioned in one of my earlier posts that one of the ways that people make money online is through online auctions. There are plenty of stories out there of power sellers who are making thousands of dollars a month. Some of them do it selling ebooks covering a wide range of topics and a lot of other people sell tangible items. You can virtually get anything you want and need online.

There are a number of places where you can sign up to buy and sell items.
These include sites such as , and more!

Ebay has a number of worldwide sites/platforms which include:
United States Canada
Australia United Kingdom

When I started selling items online a problem that I encountered was trying to get stock to sell. Everyone is in a different situation, you may have a garage full of things you don’t need and could sell for a decent profit.

Some sellers prefer to sell through dropshippers . With dropshipping you don’t have to worry about keeping stock on hand and the shipping. That is all taken care of by the dropshipper. All you need to do is purchase the item when your auction listing ends and the dropshipper ships it off to your buyer.
For a great dropshipper take a look at.

The other side of the coin when it comes to selling is buying. Online auctions can be a really good place to look for bargains on things you are looking to buy and they are also good place to look for hard to find items.

Online Auctions could be for you and you could more extra money that you ever imagined.