First Venture Into E-commerce

[iamrofe]

Mark, Regarding the facebook buttons a share/tweet button would be good for people to share the actual page instead of clicking through to your page and liking your group.

I'd guess the aim is to get the product out there and having people actually share the page or tweet the page should do that better than just following your page.

ah i see, so 'share on facebook' and 'share on twitter' buttons as opposed to 'like' & follow.

I'll get that changed, good point

 

[Retired_Member42]

Worry about optimising your site later. Just get promoting it. It will go viral with or without cart mods and like/sharing/follow actions. Spam it to 1000's sources and if 50 of them pick it up it'll go viral I'm sure.

 

[martin-s]

In terms of sending free samples out to magazines, etc. you've probably already missed the boat. You'd have needed to get them out probably two months ago or more if you wanted to feature in the magazine in time for Christmas readers.

 

[iamrofe]

Worry about optimising your site later. Just get promoting it. It will go viral with or without cart mods and like/sharing/follow actions. Spam it to 1000's sources and if 50 of them pick it up it'll go viral I'm sure.

That's exactly what i'm trying to do.

In terms of sending free samples out to magazines, etc. you've probably already missed the boat. You'd have needed to get them out probably two months ago or more if you wanted to feature in the magazine in time for Christmas readers.

I agree, but they still have websites and social media accounts.

 

[fabpack]

In terms of sending free samples out to magazines, etc. you've probably already missed the boat. You'd have needed to get them out probably two months ago or more if you wanted to feature in the magazine in time for Christmas readers.

But not for newspapers like the Sunday Sport - maybe some giveaways?

 

[topcat]

So... how many have you sold?

 

[iamrofe]

So... how many have you sold?

not as many as i'd hoped!

I've been getting good traffic on social media, and the reception has been good on twitter. I'm hoping it will pick up during the Xmas rush.

 

[golddiggerguy]

Great idea and if you wanted to make them unique a bit so that you can post pictures, maybe an embroidered logo towards the toe end?

It's a bit like the Arse and Face towel that was around a lot a few years back.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00080XPUY/?tag=acorn06-21

Extras would be good like a cream, also branded up.

Hope it makes you a nice tidy sum.

 

[iamrofe]

Hi guys,

I hope you all had a great Christmas!

Thanks for all your kind comments and feedback. The site has done quite well over the last few weeks and i've written a short post about it, if you're interested in taking a look check it out here. http://iamrofe.com/from-wanker-to-wankerpreneur/

 

[golddiggerguy]

Good effort fella and glad you just ran with it all the way.

The name or domain may get in the way for IWOOT type sites and so maybe "GentlemansSock" maybe one to use for the stores and affiliates. Just a out the blue thought.

What's the next one on the line of? :grin:

 

[iamrofe]

Good effort fella and glad you just ran with it all the way.

The name or domain may get in the way for IWOOT type sites and so maybe "GentlemansSock" maybe one to use for the stores and affiliates. Just a out the blue thought.

What's the next one on the line of? :grin:

Thanks

I have had a little think about that, but I think if I were to change it to another name then it losses something and automatically doesn't become as funny.

I notice that IWOOT etc all stock these http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/gift-home-office/surprise-mug-i-m-a-tw-t/10604542.html which is a far worse word in my opinion.

I don't have any plans or ideas for any others haha.

 

[Skinner]

IWoot also stock(ed) the UNT mug where the handle was black so it spelled C*NT.