You might consider sliding "shipping info" and "Terms and Conditions" under the shopping tab.
Done.
Do you plan on adding to the care info? Something on overwintering might be good.
I do! I have that article I wrote last year on overwintering that I can use. I'm hoping to talk to "my" buyer tomorrow to work on getting an order together for next year. It was a swing and a miss on the Japanese holly and serissa so I'm going to focus more on junipers next year. Not sure what else. Then my plan is to put basic care info for the primary species I sell.
Kuddos for putting yourself out there. Takes some balls.
Getting it going was no big deal. Telling people HERE about it has me scared to death.
Are you trying to promote your site within your local region only? IMHO a site’s wow factor is far down the list in searches for material. It’s the quality of the material and the name behind it. Case in point
@Brent https://www.evergreengardenworks.com/
His site is functional, with wonderful articles, but far from pretty-more of a Craigslist look. What he does have is excellent material and the site is regularly updated with inventory notes. There is material for all levels and a name behind it that people in bonsai have trusted for a long time now. It’s really all about the material and service which takes time for anyone to build-unless your target market is not really a long-term bonsai enthusiast, but a spur of the moment buyer.
No I plan to go national. So far most of my sales have been in Ohio but I've also had sales in Michigan, Connecticut, Iowa, Indiana, and Texas. Two people came back and bought another tree so I take that as a good sign! I plan to start with the entry-level beginner and see where it goes. My goal is to eventually expand into better material that people here might appreciate.
Good start, now get busy.
Yes, sir!
Site looks nice and easy to navigate, I would suggest doing grammer/spell check on the home page. And I would think about adding substrate and tools, perhaps wire too as you expand. Good luck I’ll keep an eye out!
I think I have the spelling errors fixed now. I plan to ask my cousin (an editor) to look at it when I'm done. I would love to add substrate, tools, and supplies but I'm not there yet! Gotta walk first.
You might add some details about the trees. Like height, width, trunk, root health. And....as applicable....remind buyers that trees are not indoor trees. Maybe add some basic care instructions and whether the trees are already winter hardy. As you get questions from buyers or potential buyers....add on an FAQ....and include those reworded questions and the answers.
I do have height, width, and caliper (except on the misc. ones). I also have noted on the care page that bonsai are mostly not indoor trees but I should tag them as indoor or outdoor, good idea. I also like the idea of adding a FAQ and will do that soon (and as questions come in like you suggested). Could also add a bit about how I pack.
