FINALLY GOT MY ONLINE STORE UP! Suggestions?

[texanatheart]

Thank you for the suggestions Juicyas - about the teeth and the points about the typos! I'm sure there are tons all over the site. All very constructive and very much appreciated! Oh, and I am the model. Ha.

And to answer JohnnyBoy's question, I am the webmaster and I have been running everything regarding the site on my own. Figuring it out as I go! Thankfully, my host as EXCELLENT support, 24/7, and answers ANY question I may have!

[Juicyas]

You're welcome..

Wonder if your PM box filled up after that statement

Like the others said, you'll have to work on Search Engine Optimisation now. Basically the more sites with links to your site on the net, the higher up on a google search you'll appear and then more people will visit your site after searching for 'black dress' or whatever.

My friend just started doing this a month ago, selling something along the lines as you do and he's started getting good traffic now so it definitely works, and you can do a lot of it for free... the sites which have your links don't even have to be related to what you're selling, just the more of them the better from what I understand!

[texanatheart]

Maybe this is a dumb question..

May I ask WHY having as many of your site links on OTHER sites as possible is benficial to search engines?

I have been using that post about Good DoFollow site links a TON!!!!

[TGMT²]

Hi Texanatheart!
Well its been a little over a week since you created this thread...And I for one am very interested in your success so far.

So fill us in, have you had any sales yet? Is the site traffic what you expected at this stage? And anything else you would like to share!

[Juicyas]

Originally Posted by texanatheart

Maybe this is a dumb question..

May I ask WHY having as many of your site links on OTHER sites as possible is benficial to search engines?

I have been using that post about Good DoFollow site links a TON!!!!

No idea, that's just my vague understanding of it

I guess it means heaps of people think your site is popular.

Backlink - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Basically sums it up

[411guru]

Because the more sites that link to yours, the more relevant google thinks your site is. The more relevant google thinks your site is, the higher your site sits on the list of searches.

For example, if you sell pet food and your site has 1,000 links to it from other sites, you will be ranked within the top 10 of a google search when someone searches for the term "dog food". Another site only has 10 back links, they will be on page 5 of a search. Almost no one ever clicks to page 5. That means almost no one will see that site. That means you will not get many sales.

Got it?

[philly387]

Originally Posted by 411guru

Because the more sites that link to yours, the more relevant google thinks your site is. The more relevant google thinks your site is, the higher your site sits on the list of searches.

For example, if you sell pet food and your site has 1,000 links to it from other sites, you will be ranked within the top 10 of a google search when someone searches for the term "dog food". Another site only has 10 back links, they will be on page 5 of a search. Almost no one ever clicks to page 5. That means almost no one will see that site. That means you will not get many sales.

Got it?

But another great way to get people to see your site is definitely adwords until you get on the first page of google Also, you may want to sign up for Adsense which is another way to make some money.

[texanatheart]

To answer the question about how it has been going for me so far...

Nope, no sales yet.

BUT that is my own fault basically. I have purposely not started any ad campaigns yet.

I really feel that my inventory is not enough yet to really compete with similar sites. So I have been focusing my energy into getting some serious inventory up onto the store. I mean, why waste money on ad campaigns when I really don't even have enough items up on the store? Yeah, I could start some campaigns, but I am afraid it would be a waste. Personally, if I went to a store that wasn't well-populated, I would think that there was something wrong. I'd say 2 more weeks and I will be up to par.

THEN I will finally start some serious ad campaigns.

I also thought about doing campaigns on Myspace and Facebook. The vast majority of my buyers will be young females, and they are all on Myspace and Facebook, of course!

As soon as I get the ad campaigns going, I will let yall know!

[badebay]

texanatheart
I did A Level photography as my college extra course ( basicaly to add it too my portfolio) I can tell you that 1st you need a decent lensed camera. nikon or similar. ( they do have some at reasonable digital at reasonable prices now as basic cameras) Always go for high MP. ( easy to enlarge) And if your limited on lighting always use good difffused sunlight or daylight. direct sun is a no no..Then you have a good basic start to decent photos. good luck with that website.

[texanatheart]

Ohh, I know I need a REAL camera BAD. I have my eye on a used Canon Digital Rebel XT, I have a friend who uses one for her online store and the pictures come out amazing. The problem is that once I get a camera, I probably won't even know what to do with it! All these damn lenses.. ahh! Oh well, I have taught myself everything else to do with this dang site, might as well add to the list!

[aspkin]

Lol, the to-do list.

It's a powerful tool.

[whome]

Thought I'd let you know your lovely model is not being faithful...:D

http://content.yieldmanager.edgesuit...cb1a360488.jpg

[TMiles]

TexanatHeart,

I am not sure what part of the state you live, but PM me please. I have a great source for cameras. I am up here in the DFW area.....


Happy New Year...

[Juicyas]

Also here too:

http://content.yieldmanager.edgesuit...a1b966f5bb.jpg

[papajohns]

yes i have to agree also it looks great well done

[texanatheart]

my model.. hahaa!! it's okay that gal is leaving soon =)

[importracer150]

Your store looks ok, but u need more items.

[Laser]

You're site looks great.
It sounds like you're spending much to much money to make things happen,
when you could be doing it for free.

Join this bookmark service for FREE:
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Bookmark an article or page everyday into the 30 bookmark sites.
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Next in the Cpanel (linux) for your site log in and go to Fantastico then,
on the left hand column click WordPress and build a Word Press blog
about your store, fashion, women, anything related to your products.

You'll bookmark that as well.

If you get this far and are serious contact me and I will provide you with "tools" to fill your blog with articles, video's even translate it into 34 foreign languages.

After the first one, build as many as you can dream up on every topic imaginable. All with links pointing to your store.

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Stop spending money.

good luck
check your PM