Marketplace Safety: Wigix Canada vs eBay Canada Part 2

With security and fraud named as the major deterent of people not willing to purchase products and services on the Internet, it is important for websites like Wigix to offer secure transactions and security assurance logos. How does Wigix compare to eBay for security?

Secure Payments: Both Wigix and eBay offer Paypal secure payments. Wigix also offers Google Checkout.

Encryption: eBay is VeriSign secured, Wigix uses Entrust. Both are SSL certified and offer similar security for personal information.

Feedback Rating: Both Wigix and eBay offer feedback ratings on buying and selling. Wigix allows eBay sellers to import their feedback for instant credibility.

Buyer Protection: eBay and Wigix offer PayPal protection up to $315 dollars canadian.

Fraud Resources: eBay offers resources for law enforcement, stopping online viruses, deterring identity theft, avoiding fraud, and stopping spoof emails. Wigix is not big enough for a need for these resources just yet, you can always use eBay for this info until Wigix adds this to their resources.

Never offer personal information to someone that sends you an email or requests personal information outside Wigix or eBay. This is called phishing. Wigix and eBay will never ask for personal information in an email or other Internet contact.

With fraudulent activity running ramped on the Internet and specifically online retail, it is important to keep your personal information safe and have protection as a buyer or seller. Wigix offers may safety precautions and helps keep your personal information safe on the Web.

Wigix in the News

Wigix has received some attention from well known news sources. You may have seen Wigix on the following websites over the past few months:

1) FT.com April 20, 2008 Wigix makes a rare bid to match eBay

2) Mashable April 28, 2008 Wigix Out to Steal eBay Power Sellers. It May Work.

3) FoxBusiness.com August 8, 2008 New Online Auction Site Tries to Take Advantage of eBay Vulnerability

4) Wall Street Journal August 11, 2009 Irked by eBay, Some Sellers, Trade Elsewhere

5) PC Magazine The Top 100 Undiscovered Web Sites

Start buy, selling, and profiting on Wigix. This website is really starting to take off.

eBay Canada vs. Wigix Canada - Part 1

You may think that eBay Canada is the only place to be an affiliate of an online auction website. Wigix offers a very robust bonus structure for buyers, sellers, Golden Page hunters, member referrals, and more.

eBay Canada Partner Network

Join the eBay Canada Partner Network and make 40% of revenue for total winning bids completed within 7 days after the referral clicks your affiliate link. Plus get $10 per monthly new active user you refer. Fair and balanced eBay Partner Network payout.

Wigix Referral Bonus

Wigix offers 5% ad revenue and seller fee sharing, 4% referral bonus (2% on their referrals, 1% on the referral of the referral). This is for as long as Wigix is in business. Residual income for years to come.

Plus 2% seller fee rebate until the end of the year. Also, 1% category ad revenue and seller fee sharing for as long as you are voted in office to be the category expert.

Is one better than the other? With eBay you get paid within 7 to 30 days of the referral. With Wigix you get referral bonuses for as long as Wigix is in business.

Golden Page Hunt on Now at Wigix

Are you ready to make some money while you browse the Wigix catalog? Wigix will offer members that find a "Golden Page" logo a cash prize to revise the page. These pages will need a picture, description, and/or other information to complete the product page . Once it is approved you will win 50¢ to $500. Five lucky winners will receive $100, and one lucky winner gets $500.

1. Search the catalog and look for a Wigix golden page.
2. Be the first to complete the item specifications and images.
3. When your completed page is approved, you win a cash bonus prize between 50¢ and $500!

There were over 34,000 golden pages when this contest began a couple days ago. Good Luck and happy Wigix hunting.