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    #2
    nsa0bupkd3948x
    Closed Accounts Posts: 783 ✭✭✭nsa0bupkd3948x


    Two quick things I noticed that would instantly put me off using the site.

    On the register/log in page it is not using an SSL cert.

    I can't find any address or phone number on the site.


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    Dia1988
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,252 ✭✭✭Dia1988


    Are you from Tullymore Co. Galway?


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    #4
    jjtara
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭jjtara


    Albert Few Chestnut wrote: »
    Two quick things I noticed that would instantly put me off using the site.

    On the register/log in page it is not using an SSL cert.

    I can't find any address or phone number on the site.

    Thanks I will get on the SSL cert asap, I do not have the address sorted yet.


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    Dia1988
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,252 ✭✭✭Dia1988


    There's a business name "Jade Dalton' already registered in Tullymore Galway. If that's not you you'll need a name change!


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    #6
    ironclaw
    Registered Users Posts: 8,004 ✭✭✭ironclaw


    For me:

    About Us Section: Too long, hard to read and no photos. You mention you are a team etc, you really should have some photos of yourselves or your physical location. If nothing else, it instills trust but I appreciate the sector is one where that may not be encouraged.

    VAT & Contact Details: You have no VAT number, address or contact details. Many consumers, even in this day and age, want to pick up the phone and ask a question. They may even want to place the order over the phone so you should have that staring them in the face.

    Domain WHOIS: Your listed as a company in Canada for Domain Privacy. You really should register this to your company so again, trust.

    SSL: Ditto. I won't be checking out on site that doesn't have it, even if you are using PayPal etc. You should also update your Privacy Statement.

    Facebook: Claim a name so you can reduce the URL length. Its currently: "Jade-Dalton-1591754101128282" Try put that on a business card! ;)

    FAQ: I'd add one in. How does stuff arrive? Is it safe to send to my office? Can I gift wrap? If nothing else, great SEO!

    Finally, I've run and run a number of online ventures so if you want to discuss, drop me a PM. I'd be happy to give you some pointers to get you started :)


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    jimmii
    Registered Users Posts: 14,810 ✭✭✭✭jimmii


    I remember talking with the people behind sex siopa before they started I was thinking they were a bit mad but they've done dam well for themselves from it so far definitely looks like a good market to be getting into good luck!


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    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    I think the site looks well.

    I'd definitely agree that a visible phone number (landline) would be a must. On our site we noticed a definite increase in contacts when we put a phone number front and centre, instead of hiding it in a contact page.

    Also agree that an FAQ would be very useful. In a business like yours people need reassurances in black and white. e.g. Shipping is described as "discreet" but not who you are using, how long it takes, whether it needs to be signed for etc.

    Best of luck!


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    Axwell
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,462 Mod ✭✭✭✭Axwell


    Dia1988 wrote: »
    There's a business name "Jade Dalton' already registered in Tullymore Galway. If that's not you you'll need a name change!

    On what basis? Someone can have a business called Jade Dalton and be doing something completely different..


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    pedroeibar1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,108 ✭✭✭pedroeibar1


    jimmii wrote: »
    I remember talking with the people behind sex siopa before they started I was thinking they were a bit mad but they've done dam well for themselves from it so far definitely looks like a good market to be getting into good luck!

    Don't know when that lot started, but back in the dotcom boom I was spending my time talking to the likes of worldoffruit.com and worldoffish.com. Heady days.


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    Dia1988
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,252 ✭✭✭Dia1988


    Axwell wrote: »
    On what basis? Someone can have a business called Jade Dalton and be doing something completely different..

    If it's a registered business name it cannot be used by another business.

    Why do you think people register their business name?


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    Graham
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 17,642 Mod ✭✭✭✭Graham


    Dia1988 wrote: »
    If it's a registered business name it cannot be used by another business.
    You should note that registration of a business name:

    - does not give protection against duplication of the name;
    source: https://www.cro.ie/registration/business-name
    Dia1988 wrote: »
    Why do you think people register their business name?
    Mostly To use a trading name other than their own name or their company name.


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    Dia1988
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,252 ✭✭✭Dia1988


    Graham wrote: »
    source: https://www.cro.ie/registration/business-name


    Mostly To use a trading name other than their own name or their company name.

    Ah okay, never knew that!

    So the only way to protect a business name is to incorporate it?


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    #14
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    Dia1988 wrote: »
    Ah okay, never knew that!

    So the only way to protect a business name is to incorporate it?
    The only way to protect a business name is to trademark it within the business categories and countries you operate in.

    A company name is just a name and nothing else.


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    PARlance
    Registered Users Posts: 21,195 ✭✭✭✭PARlance


    jjtara wrote: »
    Hi

    I have just launched my new website selling exclusive Sex toys to Ireland and the Uk.

    www.jadedalton.com

    https://www.facebook.com/Jade-Dalton-1591754101128282/?ref=bookmarks

    I would be very grateful for any help in marketing my site, I am very new to online trading.

    I am planning to try google adwords and Facebook ads.

    I will be adding a blog section soon as the first blogs are being written.

    Any help or suggestions is greatly appreciated.

    Tara

    The good news is that you'll save money on Facebook ads... adult products ain't allowed to be advertised.

    You're probably going to have to spend a fortune of Google adwords, it's a competitive market. A blog, done right, will help you out.

    The site looks good but have you had a look at your competitors sites? The 5 or 6 top ranking ones are very product orientated... your home page is selling the dream more so. Maybe this is a considered move but today's buyer is probably more focused on the product?

    Did you ever considered calling it JadeD? You'll be exhausted after our products :)


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    #16
    BorneTobyWilde
    Registered Users Posts: 36,070 ✭✭✭✭BorneTobyWilde


    Marketing advice
    hmmm
    Go throw an egg at someone famous
    Will get you all the marketing you need
    You will make all the papers and tv news


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    Dia1988
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,252 ✭✭✭Dia1988


    PARlance wrote: »
    Did you ever considered calling it JadeD? You'll be exhausted after our products :)

    You're HIRED!!


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