Amazon.com for Dummies - Softcover

Friedman, Mara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764558404 ISBN 13: 9780764558405

Publisher: Wiley Publishing Inc., 2004

Synopsis

If you've surfed the Web more than once, you've probably visited Amazon.com. Originally you may have gone there searching for books, but Amazon.com is so much more than a bookstore. The author of "Amazon.com For Dummies [registered]", who has been involved with the site from its beginnings, describes it as a shopping mall/home improvement store/bazaar/travel agency/newsstand/car lot, but most importantly, a community of buyers and sellers people like you. Countless opportunities exist for those who join this community, and "Amazon.com For Dummies [registered]" gives you a smorgasbord sampling of what they are and how to take advantage of every one. For example, you can: set up an account and buy things; bid on an auction; sell your items; personalize your shopping experience; open your own online "store"; and join the Amazon.com community. Written by Mara Friedman, who has held several positions with Amazon.com including marketing communications manager, "Amazon.com For Dummies [registered]" takes you from your first venture into the Amazon all the way to making money from your Amazon.com experience. Discover how to: find your way around the marketplace and scout out the best deals; get local movie show times, view restaurant menus, chat with other shoppers, send free e-cards, or sign up for a free reminder service; track orders and manage your account; browse specialty shops and check out international merchandise; take advantage of reviews from other shoppers; set up and use wish lists for yourself and your friends; create your own online Zshop, set the right prices, and take photos that help sell your items; and take advantage of the Amazon.com Advantage or become an Associate. Whether you're a complete novice who'd like a guide to help you with your first online purchases, or a longtime Amazon.com shopper who wants to become an online entrepreneur, "Amazon.com For Dummies [registered]" has what you need. Use it today to get started, and tomorrow to help you manage your own successful online business.

About this title

About the Author

Mara Friedman joined Amazon.com in its infancy and helped it mushroom into the world's largest online destination. She continues to work with Amazon.com through Smartypants Communications.

From the Back Cover

Become a power shopper or an Amazon.com entrepreneur!

Find your way around, browse for the best bargains, and sell your stuff

If you can find it in the mall or in a catalog, you can probably find it plus a lot of other things you want at Amazon.com. This book leads you through the online marketplace where you can buy anything, take part in an auction, join the Amazon community, or set up your own online store. Grab a copy, log on, and start shopping!

The Dummies Way

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

Discover how to:

• Find bargains in Amazon.com?s stores
• Set up your account and make a purchase
• Join the Amazon.com community
• Participate in partnership opportunities
• Open your own zShop
• Create a wish list

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley Publishing Inc.
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764558404
• ISBN 13: 9780764558405
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 364