Bonanza gets a Makeover

I logged on Bonanza today and HOLY COW!! Changes galore. To accompany the launch of the new Collections feature (AKA HPL 2.0) Bonanza decided to update a couple other things as well. Some are cosmetic like the banner at the top of the screen which now sports a deep green color and smaller text. Other changes are much more dramatic, like the new feature that shows similar items from other sellers at the bottom of your item screen. While some sellers bemoan these changes and threaten to leave the site I personally feel that these changes might do sellers some good. Why? because while someone else' items are advertised on your page, your items are advertised on someone else' page. This is a great way to connect sellers and drive the flow of buyers to sellers that don't get many sales. The same is true for collections, its a great way for buyers to find not only what they are looking for but "what they might not know they are looking for" as well. An example of this can be seen in my HPL (handpicked list) I made about a week ago call "Baby's Breath". It was a list of baby items designed to encourage the buying of not only that stroller they were looking for, but also maybe a pair of baby booties they happened to see as well. Bonanza has since made this particular HPL a collection, which I am thrilled about.
As I continue to peruse the new changes on Bonanza throughout the day I must say that the only thing I do not like about the changes is the loss of tags. That's right you can no longer tag an item as "well priced" or "beautiful" etc. It always made my day when I went to my booth and found that someone had tagged my item and I am saddened that this is no longer available. However I must remain optimistic that these changes will do us good even if we do take a loss from losing one of our favorite features. Your comments and takes on the change to Bonanza are welcome, and as always don't forget to check out my booth. I'll be doing some item tweaking throughout the day.

ITS ALIVE!!

(Dramatic intro music) ta-da!! I've made my first booth video YAY!! I've actually been making videos like this for some time but none that I actually published online, so I was a little worried. Thankfully the responses I got were good although I had to tweak it a bit. SOOOOO, drum roll please, I've added my video services to my bonanza booth. (applause) Thank you thank you're too kind. :P Head on down to Youtube and check out my video, leave a comment, like it whatever but go check it out the tune is kinda catchy. :) >>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcKeIUGeXMY

Back On Track!! :)

Alright peeps i'm FINALLY back online! :) AND i've started taking some better pics of some of my items why don't you check them out. http://www.bonanza.com/booths/JustGenny

New Stocking Stuffers on Listia

Alright I just listed some great items on Listia last night. I have ANOTHER jewelry maker's mystery lot, that would be a great present for Christmas ;). I also have a couple things for kids that I thought would be great stocking stuffers. I listed balloon rockets, a plane launcher, and a Spongebob Squarepants clam fishing game. So here is the link to my Listia profile where you can find my current auctions http://www.listia.com/profile/127662 If you're not a member on Listia yet you should totally check it out its a really awesome site where you can get great free stuff If you do decide to signup use this link and you'll get extra credits (and so will I ;P) http://www.listia.com/signup/127662

J*u*S*t~~G*e*N*n*Y After Thanksgiving Five Day Sale

I promised more info on my upcoming sale and here it is. My five day sale will feature a different special each day. Sound awesome? Well that's just the tip of the iceberg wait till you hear what the specials are going to be.

26th- 15% off everything in my booth
27th- Free shipping on purchases over $5
28th- Buy 1 pair of baby booties get one 1/2 off
29th- 20% off all custom orders
30%- 25% off second jewelry purchase

Ok so you've shown us your specials but whats the catch you ask. The only catch is that each sale starts and ends at midnight CST. WHAT? Why are you still giving me that weird one eyebrow lifted look? I'm serious other than the time there is no catch. So, come stop by and check out my items. Didn't find what you were looking for? That is perfectly fine, I won't tie you up and make you buy something (although the thought did cross my mind, hmm I can see it now "YOU MUST BUY THIS NOW" "no, please don't make me!") :D LOL no seriously even if your not interested stop by and say hi. I'll be trying to add as many items as possible between now and the 26th so new items are coming soon.

Quick update :P

Alright so if you missed out on my awesome deals during the jewelry rush I'll be having a BIG sale, more information will be available soon so check back.
I decided to retake a couple of pics today with my new totally awesome display bust, the only thing is the bust was smaller than I thought it would be so some items look really big. (oops) Regardless I really like some of the new pics they look a lot better than the pieces just sitting flat. (not very pretty trust me) I still have to figure out how to retake all my anklet pictures, but come check out the new pics and let me know what you think. :)

(psst don't for get to follow this blog or I'll have to have Skootles give you THE look) ROFL!! :D

Don't Miss out on todays RUSH!!!

Today's Jewelry and Watch Rush begins at 12:00pm PST and ends at 4:00 PST, save up to 50%. Come stop by and don't forget to vote for your favorite item. http://www.bonanza.com/rushes/jewelry_watches