new craft/handmade auction site

[imjustme]

Originally Posted by crafty auctions

who are you ?
an why you saying things against us a month is nothing to an auction world things will happen but will take take time
i just want to know what your problem is ????

Its called constructive criticism.

Although my comments may seem like an attack to you and I may appear to be nothing more than an @$$, let me just say that they are quite the contrary. I am trying to help you, not attack you.

I have built several highly successful websites, one right now with millions of members and from my own experiences I can tell you with absolute certainty that if you dont even have 1 product listed after a month, something is seriously wrong. As I said in my earlier post, you should be pulling in dozens of sellers per day with 0 expenses.

I am sure your friends and neighbors have something to sell. Or even your family members like brothers, sisters, uncle, aunt, mother, father, etc. Tell them each to open an account and list at least 1 product. Then do the same with your friends and neighbors.

Nobody wants to be the first seller and the first product. If after over a month you dont even have 1 product listed, you are failing and you need to turn things around.

Instead of asking me what my problem is, you should be addressing your problems. Because if you fix your problems, then I wont have to write what I am writing now.

Etsy and eBay have millions of people complaining about them. You have nobody complaining about you. Just a few people trying to help you. You can either in a few years say "hey I am glad I took that guy's advice" or keep doing it your way which doesnt seem to work out.

Again, sorry if it appears mean or harsh to you, but thats how the world works. Nobody is going to lay a carpet made of roses on your feet all the way to success land. I just spent 5 minutes typing this on my iPad trying to help you. Whether you take the advice or not is up to you.

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by imjustme

Its called constructive criticism.


Again, sorry if it appears mean or harsh to you, but thats how the world works. Nobody is going to lay a carpet made of roses on your feet all the way to success land. I just spent 5 minutes typing this on my iPad trying to help you. Whether you take the advice or not is up to you.

The points are valid.

It is all well and good getting an unpaid cheer leader.

That does not bring in sales. Might make you feel better. Appears to be making them feel better.

Listings are what are needed to kick start everything.

[rsot]

Reach out to the mass marketing companies for assistance too

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by rsot

Reach out to the mass marketing companies for assistance too

With WHAT?

Do you know the OP's budget?

That costs money.

Might be more sensible to amend their business plan before spending bucks like you suggest.

[crafty auctions]

Originally Posted by imjustme

Its called constructive criticism.

Although my comments may seem like an attack to you and I may appear to be nothing more than an @$$, let me just say that they are quite the contrary. I am trying to help you, not attack you.

I have built several highly successful websites, one right now with millions of members and from my own experiences I can tell you with absolute certainty that if you dont even have 1 product listed after a month, something is seriously wrong. As I said in my earlier post, you should be pulling in dozens of sellers per day with 0 expenses.

I am sure your friends and neighbors have something to sell. Or even your family members like brothers, sisters, uncle, aunt, mother, father, etc. Tell them each to open an account and list at least 1 product. Then do the same with your friends and neighbors.

Nobody wants to be the first seller and the first product. If after over a month you dont even have 1 product listed, you are failing and you need to turn things around.

Instead of asking me what my problem is, you should be addressing your problems. Because if you fix your problems, then I wont have to write what I am writing now.

Etsy and eBay have millions of people complaining about them. You have nobody complaining about you. Just a few people trying to help you. You can either in a few years say "hey I am glad I took that guy's advice" or keep doing it your way which doesnt seem to work out.

Again, sorry if it appears mean or harsh to you, but thats how the world works. Nobody is going to lay a carpet made of roses on your feet all the way to success land. I just spent 5 minutes typing this on my iPad trying to help you. Whether you take the advice or not is up to you.

many thanks for the help
we totally agree we need listings as no one wants to look at an empty site either

[rsot]

Originally Posted by GreenBean

With WHAT?

Do you know the OP's budget?

That costs money.

Might be more sensible to amend their business plan before spending bucks like you suggest.

Everything costs money - neither you nor I knows the OP's budget but options always exist...he can do whichever way he perceives to me right

[crafty auctions]

Originally Posted by rsot

Reach out to the mass marketing companies for assistance too

we have been in contact with a few craft magazines for adverts to be put in there monthly magazines advertising us
we have also contacted hobbycraft an a few other big names too

[rsot]

Originally Posted by crafty auctions

we have been in contact with a few craft magazines for adverts to be put in there monthly magazines advertising us
we have also contacted hobbycraft an a few other big names too

That's good - catering to the magazine crowd too

[imjustme]

Originally Posted by crafty auctions

we have been in contact with a few craft magazines for adverts to be put in there monthly magazines advertising us
we have also contacted hobbycraft an a few other big names too

You need products listed before you advertise.

You can put an advertisement during the SuperBowl and millions of people will visit your website, but nobody wants to be the first person to list on an empty website. If your website has no traffic, at least make it look like it has traffic.

Hobbycraft and all the others will just completely ignore you or if you do get to spend money on advertisements it will be completely wasted.

Why would anyone bother listing their products knowing they are alone?

Why is it so hard to understand?

[imjustme]

One more thing:

You are a handmade items marketplace but when I arrive at your website as a first time user, I see absolutely no pictures of products. That's not very attractive or inviting. I should be flooded with huge beautiful product photos. That's one of the reasons why Etsy is successful.

[crafty auctions]

we have got a few products listed an we do know that we ll have more within the next fews days

[crafty auctions]

Originally Posted by imjustme

One more thing:

You are a handmade items marketplace but when I arrive at your website as a first time user, I see absolutely no pictures of products. That's not very attractive or inviting. I should be flooded with huge beautiful product photos. That's one of the reasons why Etsy is successful.

we have now got the featured auctions displaying so pictures of products are showing but its up to the member if they wish or not to display as featured

[rsot]

Originally Posted by crafty auctions

we have now got the featured auctions displaying so pictures of products are showing but its up to the member if they wish or not to display as featured

Maybe put some examples up then for guidance

[crafty auctions]

Originally Posted by rsot

Maybe put some examples up then for guidance

we will take that in mind
at the moment things are looking pretty good with things
there improving least its something

[rsot]

That's the way to build the site - yes, you will have a huge slope to climb but you're doing it slowly - takes time and persistence

[crafty auctions]

Originally Posted by rsot

That's the way to build the site - yes, you will have a huge slope to climb but you're doing it slowly - takes time and persistence

slowly but were getting there we do have the time an persistance too
were always trying out new things too see what works an what does nt

[rsot]

Originally Posted by crafty auctions

slowly but were getting there we do have the time an persistance too
were always trying out new things too see what works an what does nt

Very nice idea - new things...just watch your cashflow and time spent

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by crafty auctions

slowly but were getting there we do have the time an persistance too
were always trying out new things too see what works an what does nt

On the other hand, be careful of making changes. Try to make them as sensible as well as practical.


I notice you now have live auctions. Good one


However, are you aware that some of them may be subject to VeRo takedowns?

That needs to be checked to protect yourselves.

[crafty auctions]

Originally Posted by GreenBean

On the other hand, be careful of making changes. Try to make them as sensible as well as practical.


I notice you now have live auctions. Good one


However, are you aware that some of them may be subject to VeRo takedowns?

That needs to be checked to protect yourselves.

everything was checked and all in order everythings ok
many thanks

[rsot]

Payment processors in line?

[crafty auctions]

Originally Posted by rsot

Payment processors in line?

we ve always had a great payment system for members
were covered for paypal,google wallet,moneybookers,nochex,wordpay etc
as well as checks,po,bank transfer,cash etc

[rsot]

Very nice options