eBay has opened its platform to developers, allowing third-party applications to be added to the site. Later this year, probably in the summer, the auction site will open an app store filled with widgets and applications built by outside developers.
Apps on eBay could eventually help sellers keep tabs on their shipping processes, help them gather market data based on user activity on their eBay sites, and help them provide better service.
UPS is already capitalizing on this beta, allowing sellers to embed their WorldShip widget on their eBay pages. This lets clients manage shipping preferences from within eBay itself.
For monetization purposes, developers will be able to charge a subscription fee for their applications, so long as they meet eBay’s standards of quality. To ensure that these standards are met, eBay charges developers $75 to launch each application and ensure it adds value for users.
Developers will also have the ability integrate PayPal into their products.
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