This study examined the impact of electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) information direction and website reputation on eWOM effects, and whether these impacts vary by product type. It found that negative eWOM has a greater effect than positive, and established websites have a greater effect than unestablished ones. The eWOM effect was also greater for experience goods than search goods. It also found the impact of negative vs. positive eWOM, and established vs. unestablished websites, was greater for experience goods than search goods. The study used a 2x2x2 between-subjects design and analyzed the results with ANCOVA.