Zazzle
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Zazzle is an online retailer that allows users to upload images and create their own merchandise (clothing, posters, etc), or buy merchandise created by other users, similar to CafePress.com. Users are allowed to open their own shop for free and set the profit they wish to make on each item.
Zazzle has been noted by industry experts, such as B. Joseph Pine, for its ease-of-use technology[1] and was recognized by TechCrunch as 2007's "best business model" in its first annual "Crunchies" awards.[2]
Zazzle was founded in 2003 by Robert Beaver, and his sons Bobby and Jeff Beaver. In 2005, Google invested US$16 million into the business[3].
[edit] See also
- CafePress.com, a similar retailer
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ Mike Antonucci, "Customize your Valentine's gifts", San Jose Mercury News, February 8, 2008
- ^ 2007 Crunchies: The Winners
- ^ Google invests in Zazzle, <http://stellarbay.com/news/?p=67>. Retrieved on 10 February 2008
[edit] External Links
- Zazzle home
- Mike Antonucci, "Retail Ink: Customizing site promises more razzle-dazzle", website review, San Jose Mercury News, February 8, 2008

