eBay puts distance between Skype and Markets
You knew it was coming. Now eBay is weaning its markets sites from Skype influence. No longer is Skype among "More eBay Sites."
Meanwhile, eBay forbids Skype links/buttons in listings.
Skype voice and chat buttons in listings are being discontinued
eBay is discontinuing Skype voice and chat buttons in listings as of June 10, 2009 in an effort to remove features with limited buyer and seller usage.
This change does not require any action on your part. We are just notifying you that as of June 10, you will no longer see the Skype voice and chat options when you list new items, they will not be included on the new item page, and they will no longer appear in your existing listings.
We appreciate your continued commitment to good communications with your customers.
Sincerely,
eBay Seller Team
"Features with limited buyer and seller usage"? It's a shame how no executive in eBay markets had ownership of Skype integration. eBay made it awkward and difficult for sellers to try; Skype never had a chance with such passive-aggressive behavior from eBay.
One more nail in "synergy."
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2 Comments:
the "more eBay sites" has been like that for ages
One big mistake by eBay not to leverage Skype...truly a shame no one had the vision to truly integrate Skype into eBay...thanks for continuing the conversation.
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