Buy & Sell Things Online
Choose a topic on the left, and connect to helpful resources to buy and sell things online.
Starting an Online Business
Buy & Sell Crafts on Etsy
Buying & Selling on eBay
Online Shopping Tips & Tricks
Booking Flights & Hotels Online
Safe Online Payment Methods
Buying & Selling on Amazon
Starting an Online Business
- Build Your Online Business (Grow With Google): These video lessons use Google tools to help you plan and start your online business.
- How to Start a Craft Business (Small Business Administration): Use this guide to start a craft business. They have additional links in the “Business Guide” section.
- 7 Steps to Starting a Small Business Online (Entrepreneur): This guide will help you learn the basics of starting a business online.
- How to Make a Small Business Website Step by Step (WPBeginner): Learn how to use WordPress to build a website for your online business.
Buy & Sell Crafts on Etsy
- An Introduction to Buying on Etsy (Etsy): Learn the best ways to search for and buy handmade creations, vintage items, tools, and supplies on Etsy.
- Introduction to Etsy for Buyers Course (TechBoomers): Learn how to sign up, search, leave reviews, and return items through Etsy, an online store for craft-lovers and craft-makers.
- How to Sell on Etsy (TechBoomers): Learn how to sell your own wares online through Etsy.
- Beginner’s Guide to Selling on Etsy (Etsy): Learn how to open your shop, add listings, market, and manage your Etsy shop.
Buying & Selling on eBay
- Introduction to eBay Course (TechBoomers): Learn how to search for items, pay securely, track and manage orders on eBay.
- Introduction to Selling on eBay Course (TechBoomers): Learn how to set up an eBay store, list items for sale, and manage your online shop through eBay.
- How to Buy Used Gear on eBay (WIRED): Find tips for searching, price comparison, efficient bidding, and choosing safe sellers.
Online Shopping Tips & Tricks
- 14 Tips for Safe Online Shopping (PC Magazine): Tips to stay safe while shopping online.
- Online Shopping Tips (Privacy Rights Clearinghouse): Guide to finding secure websites, reading privacy policies, safe ways to pay online, and more.
- How to Safely Pay for Goods and Services with Someone You Don’t Know (Consumer Reports): Tips to help you navigate the changing world of online payment systems.
- 15 Tips for Safe Holiday Online Shopping (LifeLock & Norton): Tips for finding secure websites. It’s geared toward the holidays, but these tips are true year-round.
Booking Flights & Hotels Online
- Travel Planning Guide (BudgetYourTrip): This guide will help you build an itinerary, estimate costs, find cheaper flights, find transportation at your destination, travel safely, and more.
- Introduction to Expedia Course (TechBoomers): Learn how to get travel deals and book flights, hotels, and car rentals online using Expedia.
- Introduction to Priceline Course (TechBoomers): Learn how to “name your own price” on Priceline to get flight, hotel, and car rental deals online.
- Introduction to Kayak Course (TechBoomers): Learn how to use Kayak to book travel accommodation deals online. Use their tool to track prices over time.
- Introduction to TripAdvisor Course (TechBoomers): Learn how to use TripAdvisor to find the best restaurants, local attractions, and plan your trip.
Safe Online Payment Methods
- Introduction to PayPal (TechBoomers): Learn how to get started with PayPal for safe, secure online payments and money transfers.
- What is Venmo? (Tom’s Guide): Venmo lets you pay and request money from friends. Some businesses accept Venmo as well. Learn how it works and decide if it is right for you.
- The Best Ways to Pay Online Safely (The Balance): Discover the potential risks and best practices for paying for purchases online.
Buying & Selling on Amazon
- Introduction to Amazon Course (TechBoomers): Learn everything you need to know about starting an Amazon account to shop at one of the largest online retailers.
How to Sell on Amazon (Amazon): Find out which products you can sell on Amazon and how to get started as a seller on Amazon.
Handmade Amazon (Amazon): Find out how to sell your own handmade goods on Amazon.