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  • 4 Reasons to Add Memorabilia and Collectibles To Your Online Auction

    4 Reasons to Add Memorabilia and Collectibles To Your Online Auction

    Are you looking for a way to add excitement to your online auction? We have an idea for you. Imagine a place where people can find rare and unique items, like autographed boxing gloves or memorabilia from iconic rock bands. This is the magic of incorporating memorabilia and collectibles into your auction. Not only does…

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  • Instant Wins: The Power of ‘Buy It Now’ in Online Silent Auctions

    Instant Wins: The Power of ‘Buy It Now’ in Online Silent Auctions

    In the world of online silent auctions, a powerful tool is changing the way bidders participate. This tool offers immediate satisfaction and victory, eliminating the traditional wait-and-see approach. It’s not a secret strategy; it’s simply the ‘Buy It Now’ option. This choice allows bidders to secure their desired items instantly, revolutionizing the bidding process. It’s…

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  • Raise The Stakes: How To Attract Higher Silent Auction Bids

    Raise The Stakes: How To Attract Higher Silent Auction Bids

    Online silent auctions have emerged as an innovative and effective fundraising tool for charity organizations. This digital approach allows for a broader reach to potential contributors and offers a convenient, user-friendly platform for participants to bid on items. When hosting an online silent auction, organizations should strive to maximize the bid amounts to generate as…

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  • Reel In The Bids: How To Use Video In Your Silent Auction

    Reel In The Bids: How To Use Video In Your Silent Auction

    Video can be a great way to increase the visibility and popularity of your online silent auction. With video, you can create a more immersive experience that lets bidders know the auction items better. Video can also provide insights into the item’s features and benefits, as well as its history and background story. By engaging…

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  • SMS For Bidders

    SMS For Bidders

     We talk a lot about the different resources you need to put on a perfect silent auction, or in other words, a great online event where you can sell items to the highest bidder.  We also recognize there are a lot of different scenarios where this type of information is helpful. You might be organizing…

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  • How To Choose The Right Items For Your Online Silent Auction

    How To Choose The Right Items For Your Online Silent Auction

    Silent auctions are a popular way for organizations to raise funds for a cause while allowing donors to bid on unique and valuable items. However, selecting the right ones for your online silent auction can be challenging with so many items. Here are seven tips to help you choose the right items for your online…

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  • 4 Things Your Charity Auction Website Needs To Be Successful

    4 Things Your Charity Auction Website Needs To Be Successful

    Organizing a charity auction can be a great way to raise money for your cause. But, to make it successful, you need more than just good items up for bid. You also need an effective and user-friendly website that will attract potential buyers and enable them to participate in the auction easily. As you create…

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  • The Value of the Four Things in Our Intermediate Package

    The Value of the Four Things in Our Intermediate Package

    You get a lot of good stuff with our starter package – and we’ve talked about that in the past: for example, the capability of accepting online bids in real-time, automatic receipts, being able to add your auction items or select consignment items, etc.   But let’s talk about the add-ons in the intermediate package…

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  • Creative Ways To Promote Your Online Silent Charity Auction

    Creative Ways To Promote Your Online Silent Charity Auction

    Are you looking for creative ways to promote your online silent charity auction? Whether raising money for a local cause or a global one, getting the word out about your event can be challenging. Fortunately, plenty of digital marketing tactics can help you spread the word and maximize donations. Last year, over $326 billion was…

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  • Your Auction: Proper Use Of Reminders And Price Settings

    Your Auction: Proper Use Of Reminders And Price Settings

    At Perfect Silent Auction, we think a lot about how to have the best online silent auction possible. We talk to a lot of people who are responsible for setting up these events, and maximizing what they get out of them for a cause or an organization. So we think about this process a great…

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