# The Ringman's Role in Modern Auctions: Why a Great One Matters as Much as the Auctioneer June 15, 2026 Walk into any well-run live auction and your eyes follow the auctioneer. The chant pulls you in, the gavel falls, the lot moves. But ask any experienced bid caller where the real work happens, and the answer is consistent: on the floor with the.... ### Best Auction Software Development Companies in 2026 June 11, 2026 An auction software development company is a software services provider that designs, builds, customizes, and maintains online auction platforms and... ### AuctionMethod Wins SourceForge's Spring 2026 Top Performer Award in Auction Software May 27, 2026 AuctionMethod is proud to be recognized as a Top Performer across SourceForge, Slashdot, and Top Business Software, based entirely on real user... ### What Custom Auction Software Development Actually Looks Like May 22, 2026 There's a moment many auction operators recognize. You've been running your platform for a while. Business is growing. And somewhere along the way,... ### Reddit Is a Discovery Channel for Auctioneers. Here's How to Use It. April 28, 2026 Most auctioneers haven't thought seriously about Reddit. And the ones who have tried it and walked away usually made the same mistake: they treated... ### Everything Auctioneers Need to Know About the Reserve Bid April 27, 2026 Every auctioneer has heard some version of this question: “So, does it have a reserve?” Whether it’s coming from a bidder on your platform or a... ### The Auctioneer’s Guide to Buyer’s Premium April 22, 2026 What It Is, How It Works, and How to Use It Right You’ve probably seen the term buyer’s premium show up in auction terms and conditions, invoices,... ### Best Auction Management Software in 2026 April 07, 2026 The best auction management software helps auctioneers and auction businesses manage auctions end-to-end. It typically covers cataloging and lot... ### ClerkBid Is Live: Free Auction Clerking Software for the Auctioneers Who Still Do It in Person April 03, 2026 Last year, I wrote about building an auction clerking tool with AI as a favor for a client running fundraiser auctions at his church. It was a... ### AI in Auction Software: Why Flexibility Wins March 11, 2026 One question we hear often is where AI fits into AuctionMethod’s future. It is a fair question. AI is moving fast. New models, tools, interfaces, and... ### The “OutbidU” Effect: How Usernames Increase Bids February 12, 2026 Years ago, while running online auctions at my family’s company, I learned something that changed how I think about auction software. It wasn’t a... ### Retail Liquidation Auctions: How To Move Returns Fast And Profitably February 02, 2026 Retail returns are not a trickle anymore. They’re a flood. When returns and overstock pile up, liquidation becomes the pressure valve. The operators... ### Price Discovery Vs. Price Setting: What Auctions Do Better January 12, 2026 When we sell something with a price tag, we are making a guess. It might be a smart guess, backed by comps and experience, but it is still a guess.... ### The Multi-Par Advantage: Solving Real Problems in Asset Liquidation December 11, 2025 Traditional auction formats do a solid job when you’re selling standalone items. But when assets work better together — like land parcels, machine... ### Live Video Apps: A Threat or Opportunity for Your Auction Business? October 07, 2025 As a former auctioneer who’s been in this business for a couple of decades, I’ve seen a lot of changes. But as a technology enthusiast, I can tell... ### I Built a Vibe Coding Auction Software App With AI. September 10, 2025 A client of mine called with a favor. He helps run a series of fundraising auctions for his church and needed a basic way to manage bidders, clerk... ### Consignor Contracts: A Practical Checklist For Auctioneers August 15, 2025 Getting seller terms right protects your business and builds trust. Here is a plainspoken guide to what belongs in an auctioneer-consignor agreement,... ### How Estate Auction Marketing Starts with the Item Itself July 24, 2025 We all know the old saying: every object has a story. But in the auction world, the better version is: every object is a story - if you tell it... ### What's Next for Auctioneering Technology in 30 Years July 03, 2025 The auction industry stands at a crossroads. While we've witnessed remarkable digital transformation over the past decade, the next 30 years promise... ### What to Know Before Choosing an Auction Platform June 30, 2025 I get asked about choosing the right auction platform for your business at least twice a week. Whether it's from someone liquidating their first... ### What Is a Proxy Bid Auction? June 11, 2025 If you're a professional auctioneer, liquidator, or asset broker exploring online sales, you've probably heard the term "proxy bid auction." It's a... ### Lessons from 23andMe’s $256M IP Auction May 27, 2025 The recent $256 million sale of 23andMe's assets to Regeneron offers valuable insights for auction professionals about the evolving landscape of... ### How to Launch a Hyper-Local Online Auction Business May 12, 2025 The Hyper-Local Auction Advantage The online auction space is booming, but not all growth comes from large, national platforms. A new breed of... ### When to Use Soft Close Groups in Your Online Auction May 05, 2025 One of the most important decisions you’ll make when setting up an online auction is how your lots will close. In most online auctions today, soft... ### Winning Big with Small Budgets: Guerrilla Auction Marketing April 18, 2025 When I was an auctioneer at West Auctions, I learned quickly that big marketing budgets aren't always the answer. Sure, traditional advertising works... ### Timing Strategies That Boost Online Auction Success April 07, 2025 Getting the timing right can make or break an online auction. At AuctionMethod, we’ve worked with hundreds of auction companies over the years, and... ### How Gamification Can Power Engagement on Auction Platforms April 04, 2025 If you're in the auction world, you've likely asked yourself: How can I get more people to engage, bid, and come back for more? The answer may not be... ### How Auction Companies Can Decode Competitor Marketing March 31, 2025 Ever feel like a competitor is everywhere at once? Their ads follow you around online. Their branding feels polished. Their auctions show up in all... ### The Psychology Behind Usernames in Online Auctions March 28, 2025 When it comes to running successful online auctions, every detail counts - including how your bidders are identified. At AuctionMethod, our auction... ### Bringing Back the Lost Art of the Live Auction March 17, 2025 Modern technology has transformed the auction industry. Timed, online-only auctions offer convenience and ease, but at what cost? Recent research... ### Why Independence Matters in Today’s Auction Industry March 10, 2025 Over the past few years, we’ve all seen massive mergers shaking up the auction industry. Established names are joining forces with tech platforms at... ### Invoice Autopay: Why Auction Companies Should Automate Payments March 03, 2025 Managing payments efficiently is crucial for any auction company. With Invoice Autopay from AuctionMethod, you can automate invoice payments, reduce... ### Unlock Your Auction Data: Benefits of Mirrored Database Access February 24, 2025 Data is at the heart of every successful auction business. From bidder activity to final sale prices, having access to detailed auction data can help... ### Improve Buyer Pickup with the AuctionMethod Pickup Scheduler February 17, 2025 The Pickup Process Problem: A Free-for-All Approach Auction day is exciting, but pickup day? Not so much. Many auction companies simply set a removal... ### Stop Chargebacks with AuctionMethod’s Protection Program February 11, 2025 Credit card fraud has long been a thorn in the side of online auctioneers, and one of the most frustrating forms is 'friendly fraud' - when a buyer... ### Winning the Chargeback Battle: A Guide for Online Auctioneers September 16, 2024 As an online auctioneer, you know the thrill of a successful sale. But there's nothing quite as deflating as seeing that sale turn into a costly... ### Mastering Consignor Management with AuctionMethod Software August 08, 2023 Growing up in the rhythmic cadence of auction calls, I've been immersed in the world of auctions since I could remember. My father, a seasoned... ### Simulcast Real Estate Auctions Strategy and Psychology June 30, 2023 In the world of real estate, the auction method of marketing has proven to be a remarkably dynamic, efficient, and effective way of selling... ### Taking Control of Your Auctions: The Whitelist Feature Explained June 27, 2023 Auctions are a time-tested method for selling everything from fine art to real estate. They bring together buyers and sellers in an atmosphere of... ### Auction Cataloging & Data Entry with AuctionMethod June 13, 2023 In the dynamic high-speed world of auctions, having efficient data-entry methods at your disposal is not just a convenience—it's a necessity. The... ### Fishing for Bidders: A Guide to Auction Advertising June 08, 2023 As someone who has spent the majority of my life blissfully ignorant of the intricacies of fishing, I found myself in an unexpected situation... ### Enhance Your Auction Platform SEO with Analytics Integrations June 02, 2023 It's undeniable that the auction industry has been transformed by the integration of technology. Today, more than ever, auctioneers are leveraging...