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Re: Just opened my new shop [message #49972 is a reply to message #49936 ] Mon, 18 June 2012 17:17 UTC

stop4stuff
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Registered: June 2010
Go to my shop

Senior Member

You have some awesome models in your Studdychips line, each and every one deserves it's own write-up!

Re: Just opened my new shop [message #49978 is a reply to message #49972 ] Mon, 18 June 2012 20:07 UTC

Racer X
Messages: 20
Registered: April 2012
Go to my shop

Junior Member

Thank You,

I looked at your shop and your have some awesome stuff!

Couple of question if you don't mind sharing,

1. Do you mean I should not give generic descriptions for each item but to make the item descriptions unique?
2. Is it imperative to order my products in each and every material I plan to sell it in? Or if I order stainless steel will that in itself ensure the other materials will be printable?
3. I see some of your coolest items are not for sale. Is that because there were a one time custom job? Or is there another important reason I should also consider?
4. Is it typical to set up a Facebook page or twitter feed for your shop? Not sure if thats something I should do or not, or if it makes any difference or is worth the time monitoring.

So I am just looking for any best practices others are willing to share so I get off to a good start. Any and all advice is appreciated.

Racer X

Re: Just opened my new shop [message #49979 is a reply to message #49978 ] Mon, 18 June 2012 20:26 UTC

stop4stuff
Messages: 2629
Registered: June 2010
Go to my shop

Senior Member

Thank you!

1. Post a write-up in the It Arrived! and Feature This! sub-forums for each model that you have made. - This will enable you to provide links back to each item as well as increase the chances of Shapeways and/or many other design websites picking up and promoting your designs.

2. To meet the critera of #1 you'll need to have the item printed in at least one material - Stainless is a good choice as the model will be printable in all of the plastic materials too.

3. Thanks Smile

For me, I'll make an item publically 'for sale' once I am happy with the print.

4. Yes, YouTube too (although I've yet to figure out how Facebook works) - there's a few other social networking sites too and, these days, search engines also take into account social networking when showing search results.

[Updated on: Mon, 18 June 2012 20:28 UTC]

Re: Just opened my new shop [message #49980 is a reply to message #49979 ] Mon, 18 June 2012 20:34 UTC

Racer X
Messages: 20
Registered: April 2012
Go to my shop

Junior Member

Excellent advice!

Thank you so much I really appreciate it.

Racer X