Either way, it looks if you were thinking of setting up shop online to compete with Yahoo and Napster and Real vending tunes, you should probably no longer be looking as closely at enlisting Loudeye's services as you once might have.

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If you are a sole maker, create an online shop.

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If most of your customers shop online, free shipping can help you retain potential buyers through the crucial checkout process.

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