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I am new to SUN and I am also new to the entrepreneur world.  I have read a lot of great posts and I am now ready to see what people think of my website.  Honestly, this is actually a little nerve racking because it opens myself up to everyone but I am willing and ready to learn what I can do to run a great website.  Please feel free to take a look at my website (www.wedustuff.com) and respond with your feedback.  Thanks!

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Regards, Warren Endes Owner/Operator www.wedustuff.com wendes@wedustuff.com

PDW,

I think your site it simple yet effective. I look for easy to navigate sites and yours meets my need. I didn`t have to hunt for anything.

Love your name!

Good luck.

Robin


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Robin Gifford :: Springboard :: Take your place in the world! www.springboardforsuccess.blogspot.com :: http://web.mac.com/robin.gifford springboard@windstream.net

Just a simple comment here. It is a little difficult to read the navigation bar on the left. I think the white writing against the gray backing is too close. I suggest using a color for the text, or adding a little more gray tone so it stands out a little more.

Everything seems to function well.


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Vincent Wilcox (a.k.a. KRAKR)
Drummer
My band: Letters Make Words

Pretty good,

Just one comment: The `Site Map` is a list of the products you carry, not a site map at all. Either make it a site map, or rename the link `product listing`, or something of the sort.

I appreciate all the feedback so far.

iouone2  You are the 3rd person to mention that to me.  I will make the changes,

ElidS  I will make the appropriate changes.  One question:  What exactly should the "site map" be? 

etiquettediva  Thank you so much for your positive feedback.

 

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Regards, Warren Endes Owner/Operator www.wedustuff.com wendes@wedustuff.com

Hi PDW,

The site map is a listing of all your internal hyperlinks.  It`s usually used by a visitor of your site who is looking for information that may be "buried" and hard to find just by looking at your home page.  On your site everything is exposed.  Your use-ability is pretty easy, so in my opinion I don`t think it`s completely necessary.  I would probably rename your site map to be a product listing.

A site map might look like this (of course with hyperlinks):

Home
    About Us
    Privacy Policy
    Contact Information
Products
    Leather Stuff  
          Bags
                Bag #1
                Bag #2
          Coats
    Kitchen Stuff
          Knives
          Chairs

So on and so forth. 

We used to have a site map on old versions of our site but have since thrown it away.  Yet we are just getting ready to revamp our site and it may be a good thing to add.  We need to make our site more user-friendly.  You might want to take a look at our site to see on that needs a site map.  We have a ton of info that can be hard to navigate through. 

Another thought, I would probably move your header navigation bar down so it`s easier to access, perhaps underneath your logo.

One issue that might concern me is that your products are so varied, I would want to help feature products on your home page so that people can get a "feel" for what`s inside without browsing the pages.  I might put a feature box that flashes pictures of your products on the homepage (or maybe in your left navigation bar or your header).  Stuff is such a general term that people may not know what to expect when they go through your site.  Though, I would probably try to capitalize on this generalization because of your theme, you don`t have any limits on what you can sell.  I`d probably create a slogan, something like "Where you can find anything and everything for a great price and great service!"  That`s a little lengthy, but you get the idea.  And I`d put that underneath your logo.

Hope this helps and I wish you the best success!


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Teah Akrish
Heaven & Earth Chinese Medicine Healing Center
"Your Health is Our Passion"
www.HeavenEarthChineseHerbs.com
(425) 277-5181

This is why I love SUN.  The amount of sincere, like minded people who are willing to help out is amazing.

HeavenOnEarth, thank you so much for your feedback.  I will be sure to take a look over your insights to see what I can do to improve my website.  I am already thinking of re-vamping how my catagories are listed to make looking for products a little more detailed, ie. Men`s Stuff vs Women`s Stuff, instead of lumping everything into one large catagory.  I will be sure to look at your website to see what you mean by having a site map.

Thanks again!

 

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Regards, Warren Endes Owner/Operator www.wedustuff.com wendes@wedustuff.com

The site looks good. My only comment is theme. I see a lot of Leather, biker and knife weapons stuff. but then you put in kitchen items and little teddy bear chairs etc. That REALLY throws the whole look and feel off. You might want to stick with the biker/killer theme. Also you should have a home page that introduces who you are, a mission statement and what you`re offering with maybe a sample of 3 or 4 items (specials).

Sorry - I see you do have a home page. My bad

Yes SMAX, the thought of the Teddy Bear Chairs did cross my mind.  I am not exactly going for the "Biker/Killer" theme but I understand your point.  I initially wanted to go with just leather goods but with access to such a variety of products I decided to add more and more catagories.  I should probably create a second website so that I can create more theme based sites.  Great advice.  Thanks!

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Regards, Warren Endes Owner/Operator www.wedustuff.com wendes@wedustuff.com