eBay is introducing a program that will allow websites to embed simple snippets of code that will generate keyword-optimized auction listings from eBay's site. The new program is called eBay AdContext. EBay's system differs from pay-per-click advertising systems offered by Google and rivals Yahoo and Microsoft by linking only to eBay auctions rather than serving as a generic advertising network. This figures to offer web site owners a potentially powerful additional income stream. Read more in USA Today.
June 11, 2006
eBay Plans AdSense-style Affiliate Tools