Who has a Website & Is it worth it?

[GoldRapt]

no thanks ebay is not for me -

I once had that attitude towards Ebay!
Twelve weeks ago I gave it a go as trade in our shop dived to an all time low
All I can say is i'm glad I did 8) It takes a little while to learn the 'game' and believe me it is a game, but if you persist it pays for your Christmas. If you really try you can also use it to drive great traffic to your website, we have.
In 12 weeks we have sold almost 1000 yes 1000 items This has been welcome trade in these tough trading times!

Phil

What sort of Items flash, general run of the mill or stuff that you wouldn't want copied but you've sold with a devil may care attitude?

[Flash]

What sort of Items flash, general run of the mill or stuff that you wouldn't want copied but you've sold with a devil may care attitude?

Stuff I print and sell in my shop also, Mr GoldRapt I've not been clearing my wardrobe
If other sellers copy what I do I am flattered 8) I then go back to the drawing board and put some new 'Original' ideas on there until they copy them again..................and so on! As I said, it's a game.

Phil

[smitch6]

i noticed lots of your sites list the products ie mugs, coasters, mousemats etc
i find with mine though i list the designs then have a drop down box that they can select what product they want

i want to change the skin on mine soon as i'm not keen on the look of it

i'm always swapping it around trying to get it to look and feel right
hopefully 1 day it'll be sorted and i can just add designs as i go along

[fredster]

very interesting thread..not been reading much lately as my NORMAL job has taken over ... i set up my own website from scratch a few years ago ...not the subli one but a website i had wanted to make for myself..i learned myself a bit of html and php and my website took off ..not selling anything on said website ..more a fan site for a certain musician... lol
i got into subli stuff mid last year and quickly became addicted to new things to do and try ..i'm still horrified when i need to order ink in ... lol but apart from that the learning curve and the extra beer money in brought in ..paid for the equipment and my constant craving for something to do when not at work.
ive just recently tried my hand at etching glass and now thats taking my time up im happy again .
ok back to the website question in hand...
i set up another website for myself ..again from scratch to try n sell a few wares as you do ....
i looked at using the carts stuff but couldnt get my head around it all as doing the personalised/customised items its a nightmare thats ..in my opinion best sorted by emails or fone calls etc etc as a few clicks on a website usually ends in tears.
so i went down the route of using paypal buy it now buttons for my sale stuff ...probably not the best way of doing it but it works for me.. someone orders..i get an email and i then contact the customer to personally get the correct informations from them and talk them through stuff.
i dont make millions but it keeps me happy and keeps paying for new equipment and the odd holiday:)

i also designed a few sites for my mates an dnow they pay for my hosting as i host and update sites for them too ...
Dont be afraid to try n learn webdesign ..if u can manage photoshop then dreamweavers just a spin off from that.
ive not tried google ads or anything yet but i have just been snet a voucher so may just give them a try.

[smitch6]

i'm quite handy around the design front
and yes i have my own hosting company, forum, chat room, dating site,
i'm never afraid to do anything even when i break things i just start again

[mrs maggot]

anyone know where flash went or his website ?? or has he retired to the bahamas lol

[logobear]

Do you recommend a design online part to your website, or is it easier to just get enquirie email with attached image and phone number so you can chat and agree?
How much business can you hope for from a selling website?
Phil

[fredster]

i like it as i get it right first time as in constant contact with the customer...

[noobie_uk]

Hey folks,

Been putting together a web-site but it's still under construction and will be for a while at least. Just not having the time atm (for time employment, young family and just life in general). Think I'll go have a look at ZenCart after reading the thred.

I think the hardest part of this will be making a script so people can design there product online.

Please have a look and let me know what you think?
http://www.ddcreations.co.uk

[smitch6]

looks nice but lots of images which are good but they take a long time to load
for me (i've not got an overly good speed)
the images on the right are there for a short time then a get a loading slider

might be an idea to have them constant but change whenever the page is re-loaded

and some of the text on the left is hard to read
like the sign writing i had to really look to see what it said

but generally it looks really nice well done

did you design it yourself or was it a template?

be proud of it mate you done well