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06-19-2006, 04:45 PM | #1 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mississippi
Posts: 1,162
| I dont think its going to work Hey everyone! Im sure most of you know that I started a little website business almost a month ago. I really put my heart into it but it doesnt seem to be successful. Im not sure why. I priced everything really low and make quality dresses. Maybe its just not meant to be right now. But with me not making any money from it, I cant afford to keep the site going. So I think I will be shutting it down at the end of this week. I want to thank anyone who has ordered from me. I cant tell you how much I appreciate you. YT is so speial to me! So thanks you guys!!
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06-19-2006, 05:03 PM | #2 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisiana
Posts: 314
| Well, I am in the same boat. My site has been up for over a month, and I have had ZERO sales. And my bows are well made and cute, I don't know what I did wrong. And I spent a lot of money having the site built. But, I am not going to close anytime soon, you have to stick with it, or so I have heard. |
06-19-2006, 05:18 PM | #3 |
I love TBCG! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MD
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| Can I order a couple of Momma's boy shirts before you close it down? I think you have a great site, have you tried to advertise on other sites as well?
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06-19-2006, 05:26 PM | #4 |
I Love My Monkeys! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Falling Waters, WV
Posts: 11,166
| I've never had a business but a month doesn't seem very long. What if you tried for awhile longer with more advertising? You both have great sites and I'd hate to see them go. |
06-19-2006, 05:26 PM | #5 | |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: vestal
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06-19-2006, 05:41 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama
Posts: 17,674
| I am so very sorry for both KiKiPie and Annebelle's Mom. I know how much it hurts and how frustrating it is..... Both of you do such beautiful work, it is a shame to let your talent go to waste, is it possible for you to find a site that does free webhosting? |
06-19-2006, 05:47 PM | #7 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: VA
Posts: 2,775
| i hate to see either one of you go!! you have great items and prices and i hope to order from you as soon as things slow down here at home. i really want PJS for the bows and a collection of bows |
06-19-2006, 05:52 PM | #8 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Kristi, I hope you can stay open a little longer and see what happens. Your dresses are very good quality and price.
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06-19-2006, 06:01 PM | #9 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: McLean , VA
Posts: 458
| noooooo! please don't close it down. This is first time I saw Your website, and I love the stuff. I'm getting 4 dresses form You right now. I hope it will work out for Your business.
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06-19-2006, 06:13 PM | #10 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 39
| Hi!! I don't think you should close down either!! I will also go on your site and buy some cute dresses for Lilly!! I will do that now ~lizette |
06-19-2006, 06:14 PM | #11 |
The Yorkie Sitter Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston
Posts: 2,350
| KikiPie.. I just sent you pm before I saw this thread. I just received a dress from Patti. She told me that she got that from you. It is so beautiful!!! I love it!!!! Wait a little bit We usually need time to decide. I mean I have been checking your site for sometime, but my pup is so small that I haven't ordered anything yet... People just need a bit of time to decide and stuff I just love it so much.. If anyone wants to check how it is on Haruka.. Check her blog http://yorkieharuka.blogspot.com/
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06-19-2006, 06:32 PM | #12 |
and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 8,283
| A month isn't a very long time to give a business to become successful. People need to find your site, and get the word out. If you can afford to, give it time!
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06-19-2006, 06:36 PM | #13 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: OKLAHOMA
Posts: 229
| I really hope you can hang in there a while to give it a chance to take off. I ordered one of the Daddy's Little Girl T-Shirts, and though I haven't received it yet, I'm excited about getting it. Give it some more time if there's any way you can. I second sshaw's suggestion that you try eBay. I'd try it at first as a supplement to your existing site - not a replacement. |
06-19-2006, 06:49 PM | #14 |
Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spokane, WA
Posts: 9,339
| Kristi, You have only been open a month and therefore cannot gauge if it will work or on based on that first month. Most businesses take 5 years before they see some profit. As you increase sales, so does your inventory, so technically there really is no money coming in until you have been in business for a while . . . To keep your cost to a minium, you can shut down your website (since you are paying a monthly fee) but still continue to offer your services and talent to fellow YT members via postings. Don't maintain a huge inventory of items that you don't personally make so that investment is at a minimum. With constant advertising through pictures, people here at YT will continue to know you are in business . . . You also have to understand that being summer, a lot of people are travelling and don't have time to be glued to the site. I hope that you and Annabelle will reconsicer your decision and continue on . . . at least give it a shot until end of the year. |
06-20-2006, 10:59 AM | #15 | |
Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member | Quote:
don't close down, i want to get those really cute ducky pjs and bathrobe but i don't have my puppy yet so i don't know what size she's gonna be. i'll order them when i get her :0 they are adorable and i simply must have them
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