Credit: bluebay2014 / Getty Images EBay will release in coming months new application program interfaces (APIs) for external developers to enhance eBay-based applications aimed at online buyers. The San Jose, Calif., company is set to announce the new APIs Monday at its developer conference in Las Vegas.EBay expects the new APIs to be particularly attractive to its third-party affiliates, which feature eBay listings on their websites and get rewarded for sending traffic to the eBay marketplace, said Greg Isaacs, director of the eBay developers program.One new API will allow affiliates to provide more information about products listed on eBay, theoretically increasing the likelihood that their website visitors will click on the listings.Another new API will let them fine-tune the listings displayed on their websites if they have blogs or content that is often changing. Two other APIs are focused on the company’s recently launched eBay Express website, which features new, fixed-priced items aimed at a more mainstream buyer than the traditional auction-loving eBay user.One will let affiliates limit the listings their visitors access to eBay Express items, filtering out other eBay inventory, such as used items and those available on auctions. The other API gives developers access to the eBay Express shopping cart, letting buyers add items from multiple vendors. Prior to eBay Express’ launch, eBay lacked a shopping cart.Meanwhile, eBay’s PayPal online payment unit will improve the Web support for its developers, launching a new community site and revamping its developer hub.The PayPal Community site will feature discussion forums and blogs, so that they can communicate with PayPal experts and other developers. Meanwhile, all developer resources will now be centralized in the Developer Hub along with access to an integration center that contains product documentation, APIs and software development kits.Improving Web support for developers is key as PayPal grows its base of developers beyond the eBay marketplace, which has been its main market traditionally, said Tim Villanueva, general manager of the PayPal Platform and Developer Network. This “off eBay” market for online payments is, naturally, significantly larger than the eBay market, and represents PayPal’s growth focus, he said.-Juan Carlos Perez, IDG News Service (Miami Bureau)Related Link: AOL Extends AIM Developer ProgramCheck out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content brandpost Sponsored by Rocket Software Why data virtualization is critical for business success Data is your most valuable resource—but only if you can access it fast enough to address present challenges. Data virtualization is the key. By Milan Shetti, CEO of Rocket Software Nov 28, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by Rocket Software The hybrid approach: Get the best of both mainframe and cloud Cloud computing and modernization often go hand in hand, but that doesn’t mean the mainframe should be left behind. A hybrid approach offers the most value, enabling businesses to get the best of both worlds. By Milan Shetti, CEO Rocket Software Nov 28, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by Rimini Street Dear Oracle Cloud…I need my own space Access results from a recent Rimini Street survey about why enterprises are rethinking their Oracle relationship and cloud strategy. By Tanya O'Hara Nov 28, 2023 5 mins Cloud Computing brandpost Sponsored by Rimini Street How to evolve IT systems into innovation engines Today’s IT leaders are more than eager to modernize with best-fit cloud solutions that drive innovation and rapid business impact, but they need to do so with ROI-based solutions. By Tanya O'Hara Nov 28, 2023 4 mins IT Leadership Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe