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I`m hoping to get some feedback on my web site. It would be so greatly "appreciated." I`ve been told that it`s difficult for me to see it from a buyers eyes, because I`m too close to my product. I`d love some opinions from some honest people. THANKS a million, this is a great site!   :) Diana

www.theappreciationstation.com

 

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Hi Diana,

I really think you`ve done a great job on your website ! I love the Dear Deb feature, and your video testimonials - nice touch!

I`m really finding it hard to come up with constructive criticism. The only thing I might change (and I`m being really picky) is converting your Recent Newsletter Word doc to and HTML page. I don`t like to have to download documents if I don`t have to - also, some people may not have Word loaded on their computer.

Do you sell your product anywhere else besides your website? If so, I would list the locations.

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Melissa Yamello
Owner/Designer
Storybook Studio
www.storybookstudio.net

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Ok...to be perfectly honest, the price is a bit on the high-side. I have no doubt that it is a quality product but it seems over-priced. At first glance, I don`t think that I would purchase it at that price.

Is it manufactured in China? 

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Melissa Yamello
Owner/Designer
Storybook Studio
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Once again, thanks. I`m just putting together a couple of wholesale deals, but my primary focus is web sales right now. We just started a pay per click campaign and it`s going fairly well. Thanks for the newsletter tip, it`s a good one! Please let me know if I can ever be of any help to you. And, if you know of anyone who might benefit from a system like ours, please spread the word and I will do the same for you!

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Yes, it`s made in China right now. I`m hoping to get our next run at a better price. Would you be willing to share with me what you would spend? We`re also working with DQ on them suppying 12 free ice cream cones with every station and Lifetouch JC Penny`s portrait studio`s has given us a free family photo setting along with a free 10x13 portrait in every station. Would this matter to you? Thanks for the honesty-

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Hi Diane,

Ok - this might sound scary to you...but I would pay half of that price. The incentives that you mention are nice, but I don`t think it warrants the price. I think they are great to draw people in though.

On your first run, you might just break even - which I`m told is fine. I know that when your quantities are higher, your price break will be better with China. My first minimum order with China is 2000 units...do you mind me asking what yours are? Just curious!

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Melissa Yamello
Owner/Designer
Storybook Studio
www.storybookstudio.net

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My first order was 2700. I based it on what a full container would carry. Please feel free to contact me through my personal e-mail dlow918@aol.com and I`d be happy to speak with you in person if you`d like to know any more info with regard to my process. I`m happy to share any of my journey with you if you think it will help you with yours. :)

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20` or 40` container?

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Travis Tschepen
Hibachi Bros. LLC

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It was a 40` container.

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Are you a parent or have friends that are parents? Tell them about The Appreciation Station... the most innovative system to help parents be the best they can be through positive discipline. When you notice what`s right as opposed to what`s wrong, you begin to see dramatic results in your household.

 Hi Diana - your site looks great. One point though is to watch the color schemes being chosen, but this is a minor point. Overall great work and neat product, as a Dad I think it would work well for me as well.

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