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Aaron is community evangelist for Purple Wave, Inc. He serves as a director for the Kansas Auctioneers Association and has served on the National Auctioneers Association Education Institute Board of Trustees. He is a past instructor for the NAA’s Auction Technology Specialist and CAI designations.

Aaron writes about technology, auctions and auctioneers at auctioneertech.com.

Aaron’s recent articles from AuctioneerTech

• Start with Facebook
  With attacks on our privacy coming from every direction, it’s tough to know where to start. I’d say the best place to begin is Facebook. While the best way to protect your privacy is to not have an account, it’s … Continue reading → The post Start with Facebook appeared first on AuctioneerTech.
• Privacy, security and sanity
  I’m fairly convinced the internet has become a cesspool of advertising and coercive content meant solely to influence people. Marketing feels less about raising awareness of useful products, services and events and more about convincing a predetermined mark to take … Continue reading → The post Privacy, security and sanity appeared first on AuctioneerTech. […]
• iSeries is great; your internet auctions are terrible
  Learn about the iSeries educational collection from NAA, watch the last episode and register for the next webinar. Continue reading → The post iSeries is great; your internet auctions are terrible appeared first on AuctioneerTech.
• Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note8 review
  In my review of the Samsung Galaxy Note8 on Verizon, I found a beautiful device that's extremely fast and has an excellent camera, all while ticking the boxes for expandable storage, wireless charging and a headphone jack. Continue reading → The post Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note8 review appeared first on AuctioneerTech.
• Use a VPN for security and privacy
  You should always use a VPN whenever you're connected to a wireless network that's not your own. Learn what a VPN is and how to use it before it's too late. Continue reading → The post Use a VPN for security and privacy appeared first on AuctioneerTech.
• The LG V30 on Verizon
  Verizon's LG V30 is the best choice for high-end music playback and sound capture as well as great picture quality from dual cameras. Continue reading → The post The LG V30 on Verizon appeared first on AuctioneerTech.
• Backup and encryption
  Disaster can strike at any time. It's crucial that we have our computers properly encrypted and backed up so we don't lose time worrying about the loss or recreating content and data. Continue reading → The post Backup and encryption appeared first on AuctioneerTech.
• The MediaPad M3 is a fast, modern Android tablet
  The Huawei is a fast, modern Android tablet that's just the right size. I've been very impressed with my first Huawei device. Continue reading → The post The MediaPad M3 is a fast, modern Android tablet appeared first on AuctioneerTech.
• Your call to action is on fire, and your brand is burning
  I believe that the best way to retain the customers we want is to treat them — and their attention — with respect. Continue reading → The post Your call to action is on fire, and your brand is burning appeared first on AuctioneerTech.
• Proper password management
  Learn what makes a good password and why. See why LastPass is the best password management system to take the stress out of remembering your logins. Continue reading → The post Proper password management appeared first on AuctioneerTech.
• The LG V20 is Verizon’s best phone of 2016
  My LG V20 review found it to be my favorite phone of 2016 - excellent cameras, always-on second screen, removable battery and excellent audio. Continue reading → The post The LG V20 is Verizon’s best phone of 2016 appeared first on AuctioneerTech.
• When “sold” doesn’t mean sold
  Whenever I think about the issue of reopening the bidding, it's clear to me that doing so ends up having a negative impact on the experience for bidders, the auctioneer and the seller. Continue reading → The post When “sold” doesn’t mean sold appeared first on AuctioneerTech.
• Pixel XL on Verizon is Google’s first phone
  The Pixel is Google's first phone and features premium hardware and unique innovations. Continue reading → The post Pixel XL on Verizon is Google’s first phone appeared first on AuctioneerTech.
• The state auctioneers association website solution
  State associations should take control of their websites and use WordPress with a few third-party services to serve the public and the membership. Continue reading → The post The state auctioneers association website solution appeared first on AuctioneerTech.
• Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ on Verizon
  The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ is an absolutely beautiful piece of hardware that doesn't compromise on features. Continue reading → The post Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ on Verizon appeared first on AuctioneerTech.
• Internet auction bidding units cancel
  If the auction business were a long equation, bidding method would cancel out. Continue reading → The post Internet auction bidding units cancel appeared first on AuctioneerTech.
• The LG Watch Urbane is a beautiful smartwatch
  The LG Watch Urbane is a really good looking round watch that runs Android Wear very well. Continue reading → The post The LG Watch Urbane is a beautiful smartwatch appeared first on AuctioneerTech.
• The LG G4 on Verizon is the perfect phone for 2015
  It’s been a fun year for phones. I wrote about my Nexus 6 in March. My friends at Verizon let me spend some time with the Samsung Galaxy S6 in April and the HTC One M9 in May. Each phone … Continue reading → The post The LG G4 on Verizon is the perfect phone for 2015 appeared first on AuctioneerTech.
• HTC One M9
  It was about a year ago when Verizon let me review the HTC One M8. It was a great phone with an interesting camera approach. I’ve used quite a few phones since then, including the recently released Samsung Galaxy S6. … Continue reading → The post HTC One M9 appeared first on AuctioneerTech.
• The best podcatcher is DoggCatcher
  There are many podcast apps, or podcatchers, on the market. DoggCatcher is the only one that gets it right. Continue reading → The post The best podcatcher is DoggCatcher appeared first on AuctioneerTech.
• Samsung Galaxy S6
  The Samsung Galaxy S6 is a very thin, extraordinarily stylish phone with a great camera. Continue reading → The post Samsung Galaxy S6 appeared first on AuctioneerTech.
• The Google Nexus 6 on Verizon
  I’ve been using the Google Nexus 6 on Verizon since November 17. You can read yesterday’s post entitled Android, Nexus and Verizon to learn the backstory about why I’m a huge fan of the Nexus program, how I was excited … Continue reading → The post The Google Nexus 6 on Verizon appeared first on AuctioneerTech.
• Android, Nexus and Verizon
  You haven't had a good Android experience until you've used a Nexus device. Verizon's had a spotty history with the Nexus program, but they're trying again with the Nexus 6. Continue reading → The post Android, Nexus and Verizon appeared first on AuctioneerTech.
• Auction Video Podcast – 15 – Auction marketing innovation
  I had a great conversation today with Russ Hilk from WaveBid, Daniel West from Auction Method and Dwayne Leslie from Global Auction Guide about Auction Guy, Every Single Auction and LotNut, as well as social media and other technology issues. … Continue reading → The post Auction Video Podcast – 15 – Auction marketing innovation appeared first on AuctioneerT […]
• Podcasting hardware
  I record a lot of commercials and podcasts. Here's a look at the hardware I use to do it. Continue reading → The post Podcasting hardware appeared first on AuctioneerTech.
• Auctioneer Crosswalk for December 30
  Thanks to Carl Carter, we had a nice conversation about Internet auctions, Bitcoin and other payments, and specialization within auction firms. Sorry about the video quality issues – we’ll do better next time. Enjoy! The post Auctioneer Crosswalk for December 30 appeared first on AuctioneerTech.
• Sony Xperia Z3v is stylish with a great camera
  I'd recommend the Sony Xperia Z3v for anyone who wants a fast, uniquely stylish phone with an amazing camera. Continue reading → The post Sony Xperia Z3v is stylish with a great camera appeared first on AuctioneerTech.
• The professional email signature
  A professional email signature is simple and short, doesn’t include images or formatting, and contains just the right amount of appropriate information. Continue reading → The post The professional email signature appeared first on AuctioneerTech.
• Motorola Droid Turbo from Verizon
  If you've been looking for a phone with amazing specs that doesn't have a huge screen, the Droid Turbo is absolutely the phone for you. Continue reading → The post Motorola Droid Turbo from Verizon appeared first on AuctioneerTech.
• The folly of the artificial bidding window
  Creating an artificial bidding window violates the trust of our sellers, depresses bidding activity and is deleterious to a passionate buying community that we should all be trying to build for our companies and the auction profession. Continue reading → The post The folly of the artificial bidding window appeared first on AuctioneerTech.