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googleguy

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Aug 02, 2008 9:19 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Hello,
 
My partner and I have taken on a new client www.holobi.com. We would like to solicit the honest opinions of the women of Startupnation. As two guys, we could sure use your insight into this site.
 
We are most interested in:
  1. In your opinion, what is this site about?
  2. Did you find the site attractive?
  3. Was the site easy to navigate?
  4. How would you improve this site?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much!!!!

 
 
googleguy8/2/2008 9:22 PM


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Videography

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Aug 02, 2008 11:22 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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OK, if a guy who hates shopping for clothes (me) can get it (the site concept), then you have made a good start on the site.

But, since the site is aimed at the ladies, their input means a lot more than mine.

Now if the site could help me buy clothes for my wife for birthday or christmas, then I`ll use it!




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nhgnikole

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Aug 03, 2008 1:12 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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I don`t see the shape for women with a basketball sticking out of their belly, but I get the general concept. 

The link to creating a profile doesn`t exist.

There are some questions not addressed ... such as, if I have a DayRunner already, will these pages fit in it? How big it this thing? What size of bag would I have to carry to put it in there? How heavy is it?

You have this whole d.r.e.s thing throughout the site, but don`t explain it so it just gets to be an annoying typo after a while. Also, if you never spell it right once, you might be losing Google results.

I don`t think it says enough about how it`s going to help me. And I think you need to move some of the benefits from the "what is" page to the front page. Are the 2 pics of the same woman on the "what is" page the before and after? If so, it`s not a good selling point for me because I want to not look sloppy but I`m not going to chase around kids in pointy heels. If I worked in an office building, both of those looks might be too casual for me. Also, one is summer and the other looks fall. You need to make the apples to apple comparison ... summer to summer, fall to fall, seeing a sloppy look several different ways. Pick up a Redbook magazine and look at the "makeover" section where they take someone all sloppy, put some makeup on her, and show some outfit 3 ways - one casual, one for going out at night, one for business meetings. That is very effective, because you know that outfit will go the extra mile and you can find something in those 3 that pertains to your situation. (Perhaps you are casual in the day but toss on some different accessories to go out at night, or perhaps you an an entrepreneur mom who has business meetings in the morning but picks up the kids and takes them to soccer at 3 pm.) No one wants to think they are only going to use an outfits once, in one way, as that is a waste of money.
nhgnikole8/3/2008 1:16 AM
stonesledge

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Aug 03, 2008 2:43 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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I want to try it but the page after i click profile creation says page not found.. looks fun.. I am hourglass and want to see what that does. I am a horrible shopper and can pick an outfit from a display but by myself... it is no fun.. this looks like it may help! The site looks clean and uncluttered which is nice.

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inkedfingers

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Aug 03, 2008 6:59 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Hi!

Interesting concept. For a woman who shops at the same four stores and wears what feels comfortable, I think the site looks like it has the potential to be very informative. However, after taking a quick browse through the site, I discovered as the previous woman posted, the "create your free d.r.e.s. profile" link is broken. I tried to navigate around it! :)

I have a few immediate questions. First and foremost I perceived d.r.e.s as trying to educate me on my own body type and then with this planner/guide, provide clothing suggestions for my body type. Right? When I clicked on "shop your shape", then chose ruby, the clothing options were few and did not look like any particular brand. Who chooses these brands? Will those clothing options vary? I am not one to shop for clothes on-line generally because I am a try-it-on kind of girl. However, once I know my own body type, if the "model" is as you say, whatever clothes are in my shape I would assume, I`d be more apt to purchase on-line. Especially if there were suggestions from stores I frequent.

I`ll check back later in the week to see if those links are fixed so I can play around some more! I see some great ideas!


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inkedfingers8/3/2008 7:02 PM
googleguy

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Aug 04, 2008 1:51 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Thank you very much for all the replies!
Just to let everyone know, we took this account on to help them improve the quality of their website. One key aspect to improving the site was to get honest feedback on the curent state of the existing layout, content, usability etc...This forum is a great way for us to conduct a "focus group" if you will.
 
We will be sharing all of your comments with the owners of the site to help make decisions on the direction we take for improvement. 
 
PLEASE....any feedback, good, bad and ugly is very helpful!!!!
 
 
 
 


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mdowty

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Aug 05, 2008 4:05 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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What a grand idea!  As hard as women are on themselves and their bodies your site is a great idea!  The site is very professional, the woman on the front appears successful and happy.  Using the gemstones (something of luxury and value) to describe our bodies is brilliant.  As I was attempting to move from page to page there was some delay- so I will have to go back- but I think you are on to something!  Before we know it your site will be mentioned on Carson Kressley`s: How To Look Good Naked.  Wishing you much success!  
Simplify,
Mary  
googleguy

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Aug 05, 2008 10:56 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Thank you very much Mary!!!! We appreciate the comments
 
 
googleguy8/5/2008 10:59 PM


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Aug 07, 2008 10:44 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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I think you did a fabulous job on the site. It`s not something I`d use tho. I really just don`t care that much about clothes (I enjoy making them tho!). I know there`s lots of businesses doing this and it always strikes me as kind of odd...don`t women know this already? However, the personal consults interest me, having someone with a fresh eye to go shopping with me. They`re not in my area tho.


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googleguy

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Aug 07, 2008 8:31 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Thank you for your honest opinions kathleenfasanella!
 
We appreciate it!
 
 


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