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Introduction to the community.WorldofGood.com – an eBay Community - Mar 04
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Introduction to the community.WorldofGood.com – an eBay Community - Mar 04

Feb 29, 2008 12:26 PM
Topic: Staff Workshop: Introduction to the community.WorldofGood.com – an eBay Community

Host: eBay Staff
Date: Tuesday 03/04
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pacific time
Location: Workshop Board

Description:The WorldofGood.com Community (www.community.worldofgood.com) is a central source for anyone who wants to make more informed choices about the products they are buying. Learn how to blog, participate in discussions, and find interesting content from industry leaders. Share your thoughts and learn more about how to identify and buy products that positively impact the lives of those who produce the products you buy every day.

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Introduction to the community.WorldofGood.com – an eBay Community - Mar 04

Mar 4, 2008 12:29 PM
Welcome and thanks for joining us today!

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We hope you find WorldofGoods as interesting as we do.

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Mar 4, 2008 12:41 PM
Hi, I’m Leslie. I’m part of the team for the new WorldofGood.com, an eBay Community. I’m happy to be here today to tell you more about the new WorldofGood.com community and answer any questions you may have.
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Mar 4, 2008 12:43 PM
The WorldofGood.com Community (www.community.worldofgood.com) is a central source for anyone who wants to make more informed choices about the products they are buying. Today we’ll explain the idea behind WorldofGood.com and how you can use it to share your ideas and learn about the impact your shopping decisions make.
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Mar 4, 2008 12:44 PM
This is only the beginning. The WorldofGood.com Community is the first phase of building the world’s largest online marketplace of people- and planet-positive products from around the globe. Our mission is to provide a trusted platform where individuals can create positive change through commerce, as part of a global community.
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Mar 4, 2008 12:45 PM
WorldofGood.com is a collaboration between eBay Inc. and World of Good, Inc. – two companies that share a common vision of creating positive change through commerce.
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Introduction to the community.WorldofGood.com – an eBay Community - Mar 04

Mar 4, 2008 12:45 PM
Through blogs, discussion threads, and articles by media and organizations, community members can discuss and read up on topics such as how to shop responsibly while traveling, how to start a fair trade town, and what ethical sourcing means.
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Mar 4, 2008 12:46 PM
There are many ways to align your values with your shopping decisions, such as buying Fair Trade coffee, organic food, or Made in the USA or union-made products. If you’ve ever tried to look for these products or wondered why people do this, then WorldofGood.com is a community for you to share ideas and get answers.
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Introduction to the community.WorldofGood.com – an eBay Community - Mar 04

Mar 4, 2008 12:46 PM
How to Get Started
1. Visit Link.
2. Click on “Log In” in the top right hand corner if you are not already logged into eBay – this will take you to an eBay log in page.
3. Use your eBay username and password to sign in.
4. You will be re-directed back to the World of Good Community homepage after login.
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Introduction to the community.WorldofGood.com – an eBay Community - Mar 04

Mar 4, 2008 12:47 PM
Next, set up your profile
1. Click on “My Profile” in the top right hand corner. On the left hand navigation, under
Actions, click on “Edit Profile”.
2. This takes you to a form for editing your profile. Here you can input a variety of information about yourself. You are required to complete every field with a star next to it. We recommend that you complete all of the other fields, as well.
3. Click “Save”. You will be re-directed to your profile page, where you can see exactly how your profile will look to the rest of the Community.
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Mar 4, 2008 12:47 PM
Now you can connect with other community members when you write a blog, ask a question by starting a discussion thread, comment on other community members’ blogs and discussions, and vote in a poll.
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Mar 4, 2008 12:48 PM
For more detailed instructions on writing a blog, starting a discussion, and other actions, check out our blog of Tech Tips at Link.
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Introduction to the community.WorldofGood.com – an eBay Community - Mar 04

Mar 4, 2008 12:48 PM
You can also read and comment on articles by great media providers such as the Sierra Club, Co-op America, Ode Magazine, Mercy Corps, and Ideal Bite.
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Introduction to the community.WorldofGood.com – an eBay Community - Mar 04

Mar 4, 2008 12:49 PM
Some of the most popular discussions on the site so far are about Gap’s Product (RED) line of clothing, Socially & Eco Conscious Beauty Products, and little things we can do to make a difference.
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Mar 4, 2008 12:49 PM
Some people have suggested that little ways we can make a difference in our everyday choices include using Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs, shopping at a local farmer’s market, and reducing the margins when you print.
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