Entrepreneur Moms Discussions / When did you get your first customer afer staring an online business
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Boysmom
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# Posted: 14 Nov 2007 06:50


I just upload my website at the beginning of this month. It seems silly, but I do want to know how long should I need to wait. For easing my nerve...


Nataly
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# Posted: 14 Nov 2007 15:23


I just checked out your site - it looks great!
What are you doing in terms of marketing it?
I think word of mouth is a good way to go to start - perhaps ask your friends to pass it on to their friends, and so on.
Online networking - like you're doing here - is also a great idea to get some people coming there and starting to browse around.
Have you thought about running some kind of a grand opening promotion?
I'm not sure how long it takes for a first ecommerce customer, but I do think you have a great product!


Mandy Nelson - Dandysound
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# Posted: 14 Nov 2007 21:43


I loved that the first one hundred people get free shipping. I checked out your site this morning and really like it and love the concept. I couldn't find out how much they cost though and when I tried to put a pair in my shopping cart paypal rejected me so I walked away and forgot about it until I saw your question. You have such a fabulous product that with a little time it will take off. How much time? Wish I knew but I'm going to spread the word to some friends and family for you. Since you have larger sizes I can sooo see getting these for both of my girls with their artwork on them. FUN!


Boysmom
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# Posted: 15 Nov 2007 05:23


Hi, Mandy,

Thanks for much to see your message, it's very encouraging to have such positive feedback.
You could find the price is posted on each shoe style, and the total cost will be adding up with the package. You could also get the package idea/price from the side bar "selecting package". Will check out what's going on the Paypal, hopefully this is not a problem to stop people shopping from us.
Our main goal is making the unique, personal product with good quality people would love and appreciate.


Mandy Nelson - Dandysound
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# Posted: 15 Nov 2007 16:18


I see the prices now and the paypal button worked! Yippee. I know a few people who will flip for these so I'm passing on your link today.


Sdavis
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# Posted: 15 Nov 2007 19:13


I feel your pain....in todays world of instant gratification it's hard to be patient, especially with friends and family constantly asking "How's your business doing?". I started my business two months ago...I provide a service not a product...but I can totally relate to your frustration. A few businesses have purchased posts....but the majority are just lurking. All I can say is that you have a fabulous product...keep your chin up, and keep plugging away...the customers will come you just need to hang in there and keep spreading the word about it....just remember you're not alone

Cheers,
Shannon
www.beyondmotherhood.com


Boysmom
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# Posted: 17 Nov 2007 19:57


Hi Shannon,

Thank you your understanding. That's really what I feel. I feel much better after I read what you wrote.

And thank you Mandy and everyone who encourages me. Just like what I have said before, I am glad I found this website. It makes me feel that I am not so lonely. there are lots friends here.


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