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swaptree Archive
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Jeff Bennett: Welcome to Swap.com
Last month I posted that Swaptree had acquired Swap.com. This is a big deal for a young company operating in a developing category. Our goal is to lead this category, and what better name and domain for the company other than the category name itself. This week we made the switch from Swaptree.com to Swap.com [...] -
Swaptree Officially Becomes Swap.com
Like most people, we enjoy a little routine in our day. If you’re like us, your day starts something like this: Wake up, take the dog out, get the kids’ lunches made while brewing the first cup of essential coffee, wake the better half (although we both know he’s not the better half in the [...] -
Top 10 Back to School Movies
It’s that time of year, again. Summer is winding down, the kids are getting antsy and you’re spending the days back-to-school shopping with all the other exhausted parents ready to put their kids on the bus. There’s still a few weeks and you’ve got to fill them with something entertaining. Good news: We have a [...] -
Then: I Like Ike; Now: I Can Like Most Anything
We all have things that we “like.” Might be a restaurant, could be a favorite pair of shoes or a certain flavor of ice cream at your local creamery; the list could go on and on. I have always been interested in understanding what people “like” – we can learn a lot about each other that [...] -
Swaptree Launches Blu-ray, Audio Books and More!
We promised you Blu-rays and audio books, and at Swaptree we work hard to make good on our promises. It’s been late nights all week for the development team, but minutes ago we released what you’ve been waiting for: categories for Blu-ray and audio books. Now it’s up to you — get your Blu-rays out, [...] -
Swaptree Acquires Swap.com to Become Largest Online Swap Site
It’s been a few months since I’ve officially jumped on board as CEO of Swaptree. In my inaugural note to all of you, I stressed that it is important that we get to know your needs, and learn ways we can enhance your experiences on Swaptree. I want to thank the many of you who [...] -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray
Now that we’ve announced the newest category to our line-up, we’ve been flooded with interest from members (old and new) about the logistics and swapping options for Blu-ray discs. We’re excited, too!!! With just a few weeks from launch, it’s time to start planning out your upcoming swaps. We took a look through Blu-ray.com to [...] -
Swaptree Round-up: The Top Items You Should Never Buy New
We spend money on a daily basis. In fact, it’s rare to go a day without reaching for your wallet. From iced coffees to charcoal for the grill to back-to-school clothes for the kids, everyday there’s something vying for our cash. So this got us thinking — with all the new items we buy on [...] -
Swaptree Solves the Rainy Day Blues
“Mom, I’m booored.” It’s the ubiquitous whine that inevitably results when stormy skies descend upon summer vacation. What to do when your child is relegated to indoor activities, and nothing seems to assuage the ennui? -
Calling All Parents: Where Do You Draw the Line Between Age-appropriate and Inappropriate Movies for Kids?
I’ve got issues. Who doesn’t? I’m adult enough to admit right here and now one of my bigger “issues” – I can watch the same movies over and over again, without getting bored or tired of seeing the same thing. My wife and I debate about this all the time. She can only watch a movie [...]