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[2008.04.09 19:01:11] AngelaCP: hi everyone!
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[2008.04.09 19:01:19] TexasFiddler: howdy
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[2008.04.09 19:01:34] BrittaCP: so who's the rotten egg?
[2008.04.09 19:01:37] Sag: Howdy!
[2008.04.09 19:01:39] matisse: HI!
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[2008.04.09 19:01:41] Kippy: hi ang, britta, everyone!
[2008.04.09 19:01:42] Kate @ LittleLizzy: Hi Everyone!
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[2008.04.09 19:01:45] Dooni Designs: wasnt me!
[2008.04.09 19:01:49] matisse: not me I was first!
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[2008.04.09 19:02:13] AngelaCP: happy spring to everyone
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[2008.04.09 19:02:22] AngelaCP: though it's not feeling like spring in the bay area
[2008.04.09 19:02:23] AngelaCP: it's cold!
[2008.04.09 19:02:30] cyi: It's snowing here!
[2008.04.09 19:02:36] BrittaCP: Hi Everyone,
Thanks for hanging out with us this afternoon.
[2008.04.09 19:02:40] Carl: happy spring!
[2008.04.09 19:02:42] AngelaCP: eek! here I am complaining... it's just super windy here
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[2008.04.09 19:02:52] Sag: Got the windows opened here. Very warm.
[2008.04.09 19:03:00] BrittaCP: YEAH... BUT SUPER WINDY =SUPER COLD
[2008.04.09 19:03:01] AngelaCP: lucky you Sag!
[2008.04.09 19:03:04] BrittaCP: at least to me
[2008.04.09 19:03:07] matisse: 75 degrees here!
[2008.04.09 19:03:13] tshirtmaster: hello
[2008.04.09 19:03:16] AngelaCP: okay, definitely spring time for some of you
[2008.04.09 19:03:20] Kippy: I'm always cold, so I'll still whinge when it's sunny and warm
[2008.04.09 19:03:33] Ne@1512BLVD: 46 here
[2008.04.09 19:03:33] BrittaCP: me to... i'm only happy when it's 70 +
[2008.04.09 19:03:36] BrittaCP: ha
[2008.04.09 19:03:36] AngelaCP: brrrrrr
[2008.04.09 19:03:42] TexasFiddler: tornado watch in dfw area
[2008.04.09 19:03:50] AngelaCP: :(
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[2008.04.09 19:03:59] AngelaCP: Okay, we're getting ready to start
[2008.04.09 19:04:00] BrittaCP: anyways.... today is a Shopkeeper Discussion and out Spring Sales… and what you can do to boost your sales this spring.
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[2008.04.09 19:04:34] BrittaCP: Since this is a discussion, unlike our workshops, we want to hear your ideas about fun, interesting, and profitable things you can do.
[2008.04.09 19:04:59] BrittaCP: This will hopefully inspire some of you, and give you some good food for thought when return to working on your shop.
[2008.04.09 19:05:28] mordant has entered the room "CafePress Chat Room"
[2008.04.09 19:05:35] BrittaCP: Like all other chats though, this will be moderated. That means any comment you send will be put into a queue until reviewed and pushed out by a moderator.
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[2008.04.09 19:06:35] BrittaCP: So what’s happening in spring that you can take a part of in your shop.
[2008.04.09 19:06:40] Kate @ LittleLizzy: I like the moderation. Otherwise it can get a little crazy!
[2008.04.09 19:06:44] BrittaCP: us too
[2008.04.09 19:07:19] BrittaCP: let's start with spring cleaning
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[2008.04.09 19:07:31] Dooni Designs: FYI, I was featured on a cafepress email yesterday and sold 4 of the design since.. thanks CP
[2008.04.09 19:07:34] BrittaCP: congrats
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[2008.04.09 19:07:51] matisse: ugh! working on that now!
[2008.04.09 19:08:12] BrittaCP: so i assume most of you have fully cleaned up from your holiday party?
[2008.04.09 19:08:14] AngelaCP: like spring cleaning your house... it's work now, but pay off later
[2008.04.09 19:08:24] BrittaCP: or cleaned up your shops since the holidays
[2008.04.09 19:08:28] AngelaCP: or from winter?
[2008.04.09 19:08:53] PhotoGirl: or Valentine's day
[2008.04.09 19:09:01] AngelaCP: Yes, or St Patrick's day
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[2008.04.09 19:09:14] AngelaCP: We've seen shops with their V-day or St Patricks stuff right up front
[2008.04.09 19:09:23] Kippy: I think that's a year-round chore!
[2008.04.09 19:09:25] AngelaCP: Definitely
[2008.04.09 19:09:49] AngelaCP: if you're updating frequently, you probably don't need us to tell you about spring cleaning
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[2008.04.09 19:10:06] Carl: I just finished a major shop redesign for spring - brighter colors, put short-sleeved apparel near the top, etc. I don't know if it'll help sales, but it sure made ME feel better. :)
[2008.04.09 19:10:08] AngelaCP: Though, there are a few things you can do that most seasoned SKs know all about.
[2008.04.09 19:10:31] BrittaCP: carl... that's totally the right direction to be in
[2008.04.09 19:11:11] AngelaCP: Definitely Carl. If you have your long sleeved shirts on top, move them down
[2008.04.09 19:11:41] AngelaCP: Just use the rearrange tool to do that.
[2008.04.09 19:11:43] BrittaCP: in addition to this... now is the time to think about running a "sale" on those winter items
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[2008.04.09 19:12:21] The Shadow: I keep wanting a shop redesign but my lack of time is limited... until I reach self employment is a few months
[2008.04.09 19:12:27] Cartwright: Oh man, I never thought about product placement (for seasonal purposes) inside each section...that's a chore!
[2008.04.09 19:12:49] AngelaCP: Yes, we don't have SK coupons yet... but you can still mark them down and advertise on your shop as a winter blow out or spring sale.
[2008.04.09 19:13:01] matisse: How about a bulk change season tool that moves the short sleaves and long sleaves by the relevant season!:)
[2008.04.09 19:13:08] AngelaCP: Not a bad idea...
[2008.04.09 19:13:11] BrittaCP: but it may be worth it... as the days start warming up... folkd will be looking more for t-shirts and tanks
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[2008.04.09 19:13:26] Cartwright: awesome idea matisse...can they have that ready by the weekend?
[2008.04.09 19:13:45] Kate @ LittleLizzy: Matisse - that's such a good idea!
[2008.04.09 19:14:06] matisse: I am sure they will!^.^
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[2008.04.09 19:14:14] scarebaby: howdy doody!
[2008.04.09 19:14:14] TexasFiddler: 3rd in 6 days
[2008.04.09 19:14:14] matisse: a bi-polar spring!
[2008.04.09 19:14:14] Kippy: cpconnect would inspire us ;)
[2008.04.09 19:14:15] matisse: oh no!
[2008.04.09 19:14:15] The Shadow: I love the whirlwind of unmoderated...but I read fast...lol
[2008.04.09 19:14:15] FSG: Could CP please run a good sale soon!
[2008.04.09 19:14:15] FSG: A buy 3 get 1 shirt sale like you guys tried would be an awesome way to boost spring sales. Otherwise we just can't compete.
[2008.04.09 19:14:15] Karen: I see that you have featured odd holiday/months such as National frog month. Will we be seeing more of that sort of thing throughout the rest of the year?
[2008.04.09 19:14:15] The Shadow: SK coupons.. yet? is that a soon or later sort of thing?
[2008.04.09 19:14:18] AngelaCP has entered the room "CafePress Chat Room"
[2008.04.09 19:14:27] BrittaCP: has anyone here tried to do a sale in thier shop, before?
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[2008.04.09 19:14:36] AngelaCP: Oops,,, back in.
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[2008.04.09 19:15:20] Cartwright: I never did an in-store sale...most people never see my storefront it seems.
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[2008.04.09 19:15:39] Ne@1512BLVD: I had a sale just for other shopkeepers for one month
[2008.04.09 19:15:58] BrittaCP: Ne: would you like to share how you did... for those who may be curious?
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[2008.04.09 19:16:22] PhotoGirl: Yes, but, I did not generate extra sales.
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[2008.04.09 19:16:25] Kippy: I remember seeing that on the forum, Ne. How did that go?
[2008.04.09 19:16:31] Dooni Designs: same here cart.. most of my visitors go right to product pages from google/froogle
[2008.04.09 19:16:41] FSG: I have tried sales and it really doesn't seem to make a difference, however people just like to see that there is some kind of coupon or sale even if they don't use it.
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[2008.04.09 19:17:05] Ne@1512BLVD: Yeah, you can make a special basic or section in a Premium and then mark it up just a little bit. I promoted it on the forums.
[2008.04.09 19:17:13] AngelaCP: sales is really more about generating interest and those that are price sensitive
[2008.04.09 19:17:32] Ne@1512BLVD: I sold one item, but the person came back and spent $100 on a commissioned graphic
[2008.04.09 19:17:45] deb: New to this - has anyone had any luck with their items for sale?
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[2008.04.09 19:17:54] BrittaCP: nice... so with your sale you created some exposure
[2008.04.09 19:18:12] Carl: I offer sales constantly. My value Tees are sorted under the "discount" heading... along with the bulk products. CPshops makes it simple off-site. On-site at my cafepress shop, it can be a chore to go through and rearrange every section - but if you go into your browser advanced settings and disable the loading of images it goes MUCH faster.
[2008.04.09 19:18:21] Kate @ LittleLizzy: Wow!! Sounds like a return customer for the future too!
[2008.04.09 19:18:29] Ne@1512BLVD: yes
[2008.04.09 19:19:01] Cartwright: Nice Carl...do you freelance as personal CP advisor?
[2008.04.09 19:19:11] BrittaCP: crl can be found live onthe community forums ;)
[2008.04.09 19:19:18] Ne@1512BLVD: I plan on offering sales to customers once I get a good newsletter system going
[2008.04.09 19:19:20] Cartwright: I need an offsite store
[2008.04.09 19:19:24] AngelaCP: Using value tees as your "discount" section is a great idea
[2008.04.09 19:19:31] PhotoGirl: I have a special for newsletter readers only and chose 1 design to change price from Premium to the lowest price. In 7 months of doing that not one sale was made. Of course I only have 10 subscribers to newsletter.
[2008.04.09 19:19:32] AngelaCP: t-shirts for spring
[2008.04.09 19:20:52] deb: how would a new person get people to come to their basic site?
[2008.04.09 19:21:53] Ne@1512BLVD: Deb, create a blog and then link to all your basic stores
[2008.04.09 19:22:01] AngelaCP: So other than sales
[2008.04.09 19:22:11] AngelaCP: what have you guys done?
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[2008.04.09 19:22:41] matisse: How long do you think it would take to move the short sleave t-shirts when you have over over 3,000 sections?:-(
[2008.04.09 19:22:48] AngelaCP: wow, 3000 sections?
[2008.04.09 19:22:49] Kate @ LittleLizzy: Deb, you could also send an email to your family & friends letting them know, and asking them to help spread the word
[2008.04.09 19:22:53] AngelaCP: okay, definitely not an easy task
[2008.04.09 19:23:01] Cartwright: haha...a couple minutes probably
[2008.04.09 19:23:06] Ne@1512BLVD: THis will be my first Spring where I actually have products and stuff. I started last year in March.
[2008.04.09 19:24:24] cyi: Highlight outdoor hobbies & other relevant things like graduation, mother's day, etc.
[2008.04.09 19:24:39] BrittaCP: yes... so there are lots of intersting things that are happening in the sprin
[2008.04.09 19:24:42] BrittaCP: *spring
[2008.04.09 19:25:01] matisse: gardening!
[2008.04.09 19:25:09] Sag: For starters, create designs for the beach, camping, fishing, summer sports etc and put them front and center.
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[2008.04.09 19:25:24] NiftyGaloot: Gardening, Flowers blooming, trees getting leaves, green grass
[2008.04.09 19:25:31] AngelaCP: great idea sag
[2008.04.09 19:25:49] AngelaCP: themes associated with spring, and when you spring clean, you're also preparing for summer
[2008.04.09 19:25:57] BrittaCP: right... in a blink of an eye it will be summer
[2008.04.09 19:25:59] Ne@1512BLVD: This has been said in the past, but.... don't forget to take you Christmas decortations out of your shop...... When I started last March, I remember seeing a shop that was very heavily Christmas! lol
[2008.04.09 19:26:02] Sag: Then blog the heck out of them and get them into the social media sites.
[2008.04.09 19:26:29] matisse: If you move those sections, don't you break the links?
[2008.04.09 19:26:34] Kippy: I sell xmas stuff all year ;)
[2008.04.09 19:26:44] Ne@1512BLVD: not if you move them....
[2008.04.09 19:26:53] AngelaCP: Moving sections.. you retain the same URL
[2008.04.09 19:27:21] Sag: Then periodically run discounts on a themed set of designs that works well in the summer.
[2008.04.09 19:27:27] BrittaCP: if you're thinking about doing some spring cleaning in your shop... one thing you might want to look at is products that just don't sell as well and have been getting dusty
[2008.04.09 19:27:27] AngelaCP: You're on a roll sag :D
[2008.04.09 19:27:45] Ne@1512BLVD: Kippy, I meant promoting Christmas like Christmas colors, Christmas background... it was still up in that shop in March
[2008.04.09 19:27:54] BrittaCP: and the products that don't fit... meaning square images on round items... or adult humor on baby clothes
[2008.04.09 19:27:57] AngelaCP: correct, your shop should be festive for spring and summer, not past holidays
[2008.04.09 19:28:08] PhotoGirl: What if you hide the section? Does it keep the url?
[2008.04.09 19:28:18] NiftyGaloot: I don't recommend taking xmas stuff out of a shop... Just shove them off to a back corner somewhere.
[2008.04.09 19:28:22] AngelaCP: It does, but your stuff will not show up in the MP
[2008.04.09 19:28:30] Ne@1512BLVD: yes
[2008.04.09 19:28:40] matisse: I have been deleting them going on 2 weeks now ... still have not sold a "tracksuit"!
[2008.04.09 19:28:54] Ne@1512BLVD: Yeah, I keep my Christmas items up, but this shop had the website design still Christmas is what I am trying to say!
[2008.04.09 19:29:04] Sag: :-D Then invite people to submit stories about their favorite summer vacation and display associated designed t-shirts in the same blog, or social media site.
[2008.04.09 19:29:13] Cartwright: matisse, I heard it was a bad idea to delete products
[2008.04.09 19:29:29] Ne@1512BLVD: Oh, good idea Sag!
[2008.04.09 19:29:33] matisse: uh oh! too late!
[2008.04.09 19:29:42] Kippy: Just giving you a hard time, Ne :)
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[2008.04.09 19:29:50] HG: Consider me a mental newbie, but if I have an UNhidden section within a HIDDEN section, will the products in the UNhidden section still show up in the MP?
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[2008.04.09 19:29:59] matisse: somebody is typing too fast again!
[2008.04.09 19:29:59] Cartwright: would love a 3 t-shirts 1 free deal...hint, hint
[2008.04.09 19:29:59] cyi: If there were better bulk price change tools I would try running sales.
[2008.04.09 19:29:59] The Shadow: i agree with FSG... we do need some good sales. I have noticed 15% coupons on some competitors... something like that would be great to have
[2008.04.09 19:29:59] matisse: are value tees still selling well?
[2008.04.09 19:29:59] Cartwright: Anyone see a recession impacting sales...anyone reducing prices (or considering it?)
[2008.04.09 19:29:59] NiftyGaloot: I like this one from FoxVox: http://www.cafepress.com/artoffoxvox.115796084
[2008.04.09 19:29:59] matisse: I have 5 stores!
[2008.04.09 19:30:00] las65: I focused on earth day & my designs have gotten lost in the what seems to be 1,000's of designs!
[2008.04.09 19:30:00] The Shadow: matisse... logn enough that it will be time to move them back in teh fall ;)
[2008.04.09 19:30:00] Ne@1512BLVD: It would be neat to have a bulk tool that would move all of one product into a section at once... of course I would use that with caution if they did have that tool...
[2008.04.09 19:30:00] Dooni Designs: this is my 5th cafepress'ed srping LOL
[2008.04.09 19:30:00] matisse: My tulips are just starting to bloom!
[2008.04.09 19:30:00] matisse: phew!
[2008.04.09 19:30:00] The Shadow: never delete... it hurts you and your affiliates
[2008.04.09 19:30:00] cyi: I sell lots of tracksuits to Ghana.
[2008.04.09 19:30:00] Cartwright: I heard that affiliates get angry
[2008.04.09 19:30:01] AngelaCP has entered the room "CafePress Chat Room"
[2008.04.09 19:30:27] AngelaCP: sorry everyone. Everytime I get kicked off, all the stuff in the mod queue burps out.
[2008.04.09 19:30:29] AngelaCP: :(
[2008.04.09 19:30:35] Ne@1512BLVD: I want to create a photo gallery, where people submit there photos of wearing my products.
[2008.04.09 19:30:37] Sag: Then run a Sizzling Summer Sale with rock bottom pricing for people who also sign up for your newsletter - which you can really use in the 4th quarter to your advantage.
[2008.04.09 19:30:40] The Shadow: well obviously we are moderated until Amgela gets booted
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[2008.04.09 19:30:43] AngelaCP: LOL...yes
[2008.04.09 19:30:45] Dooni Designs: deleting can be bad.. especially if there are affiliates.. leave it to me though to accidentally delete a whole store with over 1000 designs.
[2008.04.09 19:31:10] AngelaCP: Deleting products aren't as bad with Affiliates.
[2008.04.09 19:31:19] matisse: I don't get much affilaite sales.
[2008.04.09 19:31:30] AngelaCP: Some may link directly to your product, but most will link to your shop or sections...
[2008.04.09 19:31:32] Cartwright: maybe that's why! haha
[2008.04.09 19:31:37] Ne@1512BLVD: My entire first 5-6 months was just wasted making mistake upon mistake
[2008.04.09 19:31:54] Cartwright: I think I'll trust Shadow when he says deleting = bad
[2008.04.09 19:31:58] AngelaCP: that said, there's a balance between marketing for affiliates or for your shop. Two different needs, two different requirements.
[2008.04.09 19:32:19] AngelaCP: You may have to do things that's good for your shop that may not be so good for affiliates and vice versa
[2008.04.09 19:32:26] AngelaCP: as long as you keep that in mind.
[2008.04.09 19:32:40] Sag: Heck, don't delete old worn out designs. Redesign them and refresh the SEO.:-D
[2008.04.09 19:32:41] AngelaCP: There you go Sag.
[2008.04.09 19:32:53] Kate @ LittleLizzy: Ne - it's a learning process for sure! I think we've all made mistakes along the way, especially when you just start out.
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[2008.04.09 19:33:11] AngelaCP: It's definitely a learning process
[2008.04.09 19:33:23] Ne@1512BLVD: Sag, yeah, a lot of people do not think to just replace the image so to retain the link
[2008.04.09 19:33:29] AngelaCP: That's definitely possible.
[2008.04.09 19:34:10] AngelaCP: I was just suggesting to not hamper doing stuff for your shop because of how it may affect affiliates. I think some SKs are scolding for doing things that may affect affiliating... but it's right for them. It's okay.
[2008.04.09 19:34:29] matisse: Sag - that's exactly what I am doing - taking out old stuff and redoing new ones to replace.
[2008.04.09 19:34:32] Sag: Never lose ground, just re-capture it!:-D
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[2008.04.09 19:34:42] Ne@1512BLVD: I had someone PM me for help and they told me they periodically deleted entire sections just to rearrange it! yikes
[2008.04.09 19:34:57] NiftyGaloot: But... If replacing and image, don't replace a G rated kids image with an R rated adult image!
[2008.04.09 19:35:27] mousecrafter: I will delete products for "Candidate Name 2008" if that candidate has withdrawn from the race
[2008.04.09 19:35:36] AngelaCP: Clean up is definitely necessary
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[2008.04.09 19:35:51] AngelaCP: at the very least, hide sections until you can figure it out.
[2008.04.09 19:36:06] Ne@1512BLVD: I still sell candidate who is withdrawn
[2008.04.09 19:36:07] Cartwright: why, some people might want those products as collectables
[2008.04.09 19:36:14] Dooni Designs: HIDING is better than deleting
[2008.04.09 19:36:22] The Shadow: any page you have that has page rank ultimately gives your main page some rank.... every little bit helps. And if those pages are in the main Google index, you are better to keep them, since the size of the main Google index seems to be forcing more pages supplemental
[2008.04.09 19:36:27] AngelaCP: Yes, SEO
[2008.04.09 19:36:34] Cartwright: there is no upside in deleting, plain and simple
[2008.04.09 19:36:36] AngelaCP: Shadow is the SEO expert in the house :)
[2008.04.09 19:37:02] Ne@1512BLVD: I know that a lot of people get things mixed up, like the difference between importing and moving or hiding and deleting
[2008.04.09 19:37:11] The Shadow: takes bow
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[2008.04.09 19:37:57] AngelaCP: Once we get cafepedia up and running, I'd love for you all to contribute with these tips. As you've mentioned, these tips were learned by the community.
[2008.04.09 19:37:58] BrittaCP: so... let's talk about spring events, leading up tot summer... the occassions and event that are happening, that may inspire a design or two... we've already had mention of Earth Day and Mother's day
[2008.04.09 19:38:08] AngelaCP: Why not start now? http://www.cafepedia.com/
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[2008.04.09 19:38:21] BrittaCP: Earth Day: April 22
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[2008.04.09 19:38:52] Kate @ LittleLizzy: Memorial Day, Graduations, Weddings
[2008.04.09 19:39:02] BrittaCP: yes... spring is definatly wedding season
[2008.04.09 19:39:06] mousecrafter: I did sell something last year relating to the 2000 election controversy in my political shop
[2008.04.09 19:39:22] AngelaCP: Election is hot for 2008... plain and simple. :)
[2008.04.09 19:39:40] BrittaCP: Prior to being a Community Superstar... i used to make cake toppers... and boy was April and May busy!
[2008.04.09 19:39:51] matisse: I don't see as much news coverage for Earth day as I saw last year. More coverage on the elections.
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[2008.04.09 19:40:05] PhotoGirl: I sold a custom name wedding design last month .
[2008.04.09 19:40:15] Kate @ LittleLizzy: There seem to be a lot of baby showers happening now too
[2008.04.09 19:40:18] The Shadow: There is alot of traffic for eath day
[2008.04.09 19:40:23] AngelaCP: I think politics just took over this year
[2008.04.09 19:40:29] AngelaCP: but i have read a lot about being green. Green is the new black isn't it? ;)
[2008.04.09 19:40:42] AngelaCP: feature your totebags
[2008.04.09 19:40:51] BrittaCP: organic tees
[2008.04.09 19:40:54] Ne@1512BLVD: I started an Earth Day section, but I am having a hard time being creative on that topic.
[2008.04.09 19:40:56] AngelaCP: it doesn't have to have any green sayings, or earth day designs
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[2008.04.09 19:40:59] Cartwright: I have a ton of green/earth day/tree hugger stuff but I have not seen a spike in sales
[2008.04.09 19:41:07] Dooni Designs: i threw up some quick go green animal designs in my goofkins.com shop and sold one the next day
[2008.04.09 19:41:12] AngelaCP: just using totebags in place of plastic is green.
[2008.04.09 19:41:12] Ne@1512BLVD: Angela, can I borow that> lol
[2008.04.09 19:41:23] Sag: There's also the unobvious events like class reunions, rodeo, racing, etc.
[2008.04.09 19:41:39] Ne@1512BLVD: I made a section just for my tote bags, so I am ahead of the game there!
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[2008.04.09 19:41:42] Dooni Designs: graduations
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[2008.04.09 19:41:54] AngelaCP: awesome Ne!
[2008.04.09 19:42:02] BrittaCP: yes... and with single greeting cards... you can get some good designs on them for the occassion
[2008.04.09 19:42:13] The Shadow: I am probably going green this year by switching from a400hp SUV to a 360hp car...lol
[2008.04.09 19:42:15] mousecrafter: The Chinese Olympic controversy has been in the news too, but I know you have to watch for trademarks on the "Olympic" name
[2008.04.09 19:42:21] BrittaCP: that's a good dtep, shadow
[2008.04.09 19:42:25] Kate @ LittleLizzy: Never too early for July 4th stuff too, especially during the Election Season.
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[2008.04.09 19:42:42] AngelaCP: Remember, olympic is a trade mark so be careful if you choose to design around this issue.
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[2008.04.09 19:42:57] BrittaCP: and with 4th of july there's also memorial day in may... not as big (at least i don't think) but an easy way to recyle designs
[2008.04.09 19:43:07] Ne@1512BLVD: This is year round, but don't forget things like birthdays, spring birthdays, holiday birthdays
[2008.04.09 19:43:14] Cassiopeia: weight loss is a big spring issue!
[2008.04.09 19:43:36] Sag: If you think ahead, it is also time to start thinking about back to school clothing/designs and get positioned to address it.
[2008.04.09 19:43:39] mousecrafter: It is also the season for Christian/Catholic First Communions and Confirmations
[2008.04.09 19:43:54] BrittaCP: there's is also Cinco de Mayo: May 5... for anyone whos shop may fit it
[2008.04.09 19:43:59] Kate @ LittleLizzy: And BIG birthdays! I'm designing one just my own birthday, and then I'm going to wear the heck out of it!
[2008.04.09 19:44:24] BrittaCP: and speaking of birthdays... there's another bigone coming up...
[2008.04.09 19:44:30] BrittaCP: Britta’s Birthday: May 10th (that’s right… it’s considered a national holiday… betcha didn’t know that… I can’t guarantee that you’ll profit from it though)
[2008.04.09 19:44:34] BrittaCP: lol
[2008.04.09 19:44:48] AngelaCP: LOL
[2008.04.09 19:44:50] The Shadow: i think my todo list just got longer...lol
[2008.04.09 19:44:58] AngelaCP: I'm sure you guys will have a britta bday feature ;)
[2008.04.09 19:45:04] Ne@1512BLVD: happy early BD
[2008.04.09 19:45:06] matisse: happy birthday Britta!
[2008.04.09 19:45:06] Sag: :-D
[2008.04.09 19:45:10] The Shadow: turning 21 Britta?
[2008.04.09 19:45:24] BrittaCP: oh... i'm flattered, shadow
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[2008.04.09 19:45:53] BrittaCP: anyways... you all have a month to get your birtta's bday sectiuns up... i joke of course ;)
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[2008.04.09 19:46:31] Kippy: most definitely!
[2008.04.09 19:46:39] AngelaCP: So we have 15 minutes left... we got most of the main topics out about spring sales
[2008.04.09 19:46:51] AngelaCP: anything anyone want to toss out we forgot about?
[2008.04.09 19:47:03] BrittaCP: oh... of course don't forget mom on May 11tg
[2008.04.09 19:47:06] AngelaCP: you guys have great ideas!
[2008.04.09 19:47:30] Cartwright: Can you let us know if any other CP promotions are on the horizon?
[2008.04.09 19:47:30] NiftyGaloot: Fishing opener!
[2008.04.09 19:47:47] AngelaCP: I don't know of any in the horizon... but I'm working on a contests....
[2008.04.09 19:47:58] AngelaCP: not a, but contests
[2008.04.09 19:48:07] Carl: Is cp planning a big mom's day push this year, and is there anything we can do to complement that in our shops?
[2008.04.09 19:48:27] AngelaCP: Yes, we had a chat about that last week. The transcript should be up this week.
[2008.04.09 19:48:40] BrittaCP: we are... you should see it in the next week or so...
[2008.04.09 19:49:01] BrittaCP: basically, we're looking at what makes mom unique
[2008.04.09 19:49:22] Ne@1512BLVD: I know there is a place in the MP where you can see all the holidays in one spot with links... forget how to get to it though, but I use it to give me ideas for the holidays to add
[2008.04.09 19:49:26] AngelaCP: this page? http://www.cafepress.com/buy/holidays
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[2008.04.09 19:50:08] las65: any new products coming?
[2008.04.09 19:50:25] BrittaCP: we have some surprises coming your way
[2008.04.09 19:50:37] BrittaCP: that's about all we can say
[2008.04.09 19:50:44] The Shadow: 4 holidays down....83 to go
[2008.04.09 19:50:45] las65: don't tease!
[2008.04.09 19:50:51] Kippy: my ponnnyyyy!?
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[2008.04.09 19:51:00] Kate @ LittleLizzy: I love surprises!
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[2008.04.09 19:51:24] The Shadow: cutom printed ponies for kippy...lol
[2008.04.09 19:51:32] TexasFiddler: when can we expect an announcement Britta?
[2008.04.09 19:52:01] BrittaCP: keep your ear low to the ground... and your eyes on the announcment board
[2008.04.09 19:52:07] Carl: Kippy definitely needs a Pony On Demand service.
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[2008.04.09 19:52:27] AngelaCP: We try to announce at least 2 weeks before. If we can, we try to do it sooner. It's not that we don't want to announce with more time.. it's just possible a product may not pass QC at the last minute...
[2008.04.09 19:52:37] Ne@1512BLVD: I wish I knew what the Kippy pony joke was all about! lol
[2008.04.09 19:52:47] AngelaCP: For long time SKs, they know we used to do this ;) Now we want to be sure what we're announcing will happen.
[2008.04.09 19:53:08] Sag: I am planning on running a big contest with the prize awarded prior to Christmas. It's a big prize and any info CP can help me with to make sure the t's are crossed and the i's dotted, I would appreciate.
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[2008.04.09 19:53:20] AngelaCP: Just ping me Sag... I'll see how I can help.
[2008.04.09 19:53:38] BrittaCP: kippy has been eagerly awaiting her pony for as long as i have been doing these chats :)
[2008.04.09 19:53:46] Kippy: oooh, carl!
[2008.04.09 19:53:47] Kippy: Ne, I don't even know what the pony joke is all about
[2008.04.09 19:54:05] TexasFiddler: understand...thanks
[2008.04.09 19:54:09] Carl: ne, kippy ran for cpvoice last year under the pony in every pot platform
[2008.04.09 19:54:10] Sag: Thank you, Angela!:bow:
[2008.04.09 19:54:32] AngelaCP: Ha.
[2008.04.09 19:54:42] AngelaCP: Okay, so we're down to the last 5 minutes
[2008.04.09 19:54:56] AngelaCP: Sounds like we have a group of Sks that already know what they need to do for spring
[2008.04.09 19:55:04] AngelaCP: Yay!
[2008.04.09 19:55:04] AngelaCP: great ideas.
[2008.04.09 19:55:09] BrittaCP: oooh... one thing i was thinking about... although it's already passed
[2008.04.09 19:55:12] BrittaCP: Spring Break
[2008.04.09 19:55:19] hotel26 has entered the room "CafePress Chat Room"
[2008.04.09 19:55:37] BrittaCP: This would be fun for next year... especially if you have an adult themed shop
[2008.04.09 19:55:38] AngelaCP: Should the next product be "time"? I mean, we already have dating as a new product... ;)
[2008.04.09 19:55:48] Ne@1512BLVD: now, we need the time, or at least I do.
[2008.04.09 19:55:54] Kate @ LittleLizzy: Now it's just a matter of doing everything!!
[2008.04.09 19:55:54] AngelaCP: Oopps, in response to Ne here....
[2008.04.09 19:56:03] Cartwright: noboday wears shirts on spring break. ha
[2008.04.09 19:56:09] BrittaCP: but they wear boxers and thongs!
[2008.04.09 19:56:13] The Shadow: Angela...for those that don't like surprises, should they pm too? ;)
[2008.04.09 19:56:20] The Shadow: hey I will buy all the time you have in stock!!!
[2008.04.09 19:56:21] hotel26: x
[2008.04.09 19:56:25] hotel26: I need more traffic, any of you pros have any good advice you can give to a novice?
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[2008.04.09 19:56:33] BrittaCP: hotel...i'll open up the lobby in a few
[2008.04.09 19:56:36] AngelaCP: Shadow, what are you referencing? about the PM?
[2008.04.09 19:56:46] BrittaCP: i'm sure some the SK's here would be happy to give some tips
[2008.04.09 19:56:47] matisse: I have atarted a CP version of "whack the mole" contest! I call it "whack the t-shirt". It's for gamers and if you are a winner(fat chance) you get free shipping!^.^
[2008.04.09 19:56:49] AngelaCP: funny!
[2008.04.09 19:56:58] Carl: if it's an adult shop... i suggest a mattress-spring break theme.
[2008.04.09 19:57:04] matisse: not where I went for Spring Break!
[2008.04.09 19:57:06] The Shadow: hotel...rank well in google ;)
[2008.04.09 19:57:11] Kippy: hotel26 it's all about the seo, unless you're super lucky
[2008.04.09 19:57:12] AngelaCP: next year, spring break themes. what a great idea.
[2008.04.09 19:57:24] AngelaCP: Definitely college/adult humor stuff.
[2008.04.09 19:57:49] hotel26: thats the thing, I am not sure how to get the seo and my ranking better
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[2008.04.09 19:58:17] BrittaCP: there's also tax day next week... again something to think about for next year
[2008.04.09 19:58:20] AngelaCP: Hotel, check out the Learning Center for some SEO tutorials. They're basic, but should be helpful if you're starting out. http://www.cafepress.com/cp/learn/
[2008.04.09 19:58:26] The Shadow: the upcoming surprise Angela... I was just joking
[2008.04.09 19:58:41] AngelaCP: ahhh, i'm slow ;)
[2008.04.09 19:58:45] Ne@1512BLVD: hotel, read the foums and google it... I recently found Lynda.com to be great they may have an SEO tutorial
[2008.04.09 19:58:49] BrittaCP: and speaking of tax day.... if you haven't seen it, there's a new area in the community Forums.... Slideshows
[2008.04.09 19:58:54] hotel26: Thanks Angela
[2008.04.09 19:59:04] BrittaCP: Show us what you think of tax day
[2008.04.09 19:59:33] Kippy: oh, the "sideshows" forum
[2008.04.09 19:59:38] AngelaCP: Yes, you simply add photos/images in the slideshow
[2008.04.09 19:59:41] BrittaCP: http://forums.cafepress.com/eve/forums/a/frm/f/603105422
[2008.04.09 19:59:44] AngelaCP: it's topic based
[2008.04.09 19:59:46] BrittaCP: get creative
[2008.04.09 19:59:58] AngelaCP: we wanted to get to know you more
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[2008.04.09 20:00:05] AngelaCP: britta's example cracked me up
[2008.04.09 20:00:09] BrittaCP: we'll be tossing out different themes every couple of weeks
[2008.04.09 20:00:18] Ne@1512BLVD: I don't get the slideshows yet, but I do like the Meet& Greet photos
[2008.04.09 20:00:22] Ne@1512BLVD: yeah, I put my sideshow post in.
[2008.04.09 20:00:23] matisse: ah!
[2008.04.09 20:00:27] Ne@1512BLVD: I am afraid about copycatters if we post in the slideshwo
[2008.04.09 20:00:30] AngelaCP: We'll toss a topic out and you simply post a photo or a design
[2008.04.09 20:00:35] BrittaCP: you don't have to have designs
[2008.04.09 20:00:45] AngelaCP: It's just for fun
[2008.04.09 20:00:50] Carl: hotel26, use the google webmaster tools to your full advantage. add the webmaster gadgets to your google homepage... and pay attention when it reports problems with metadata or content. Start using google analytics and learn the ropes. You need feedback, and those tools give it to you.
[2008.04.09 20:00:52] BrittaCP: min is my calendar in mube... remninding me to nbot be lazy and just do it
[2008.04.09 20:00:56] The Shadow: I don't think what I think for tax day would eb suitable for that...lol
[2008.04.09 20:00:58] BrittaCP: of course... i haven't done it yet
[2008.04.09 20:01:02] AngelaCP: LOL, i have an idea....
[2008.04.09 20:01:09] Ne@1512BLVD: So we can post something that is not a design
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[2008.04.09 20:01:26] BrittaCP: well the challange is to somehow use a product
[2008.04.09 20:02:05] Ne@1512BLVD: You should take the sideshow topic someone created and make that a topic for the slideshow! lol
[2008.04.09 20:02:17] AngelaCP: We'll see how it works out.
[2008.04.09 20:02:29] AngelaCP: It should be fun
[2008.04.09 20:02:41] AngelaCP: but we'll use it for the MG photos and such
[2008.04.09 20:02:47] BrittaCP: yup.... that's the idea... it's new... we hope you guys have fun with it
[2008.04.09 20:02:58] AngelaCP: okay, looks like the hour is up
[2008.04.09 20:03:16] AngelaCP: you guys were doing a great job collaborating on spring ideas...
[2008.04.09 20:03:25] AngelaCP: you guys can continue doing that in the Lobby
[2008.04.09 20:03:31] BrittaCP: it has been opened
[2008.04.09 20:03:33] AngelaCP: Britta just opened it back up
[2008.04.09 20:03:39] AngelaCP: If you guys have ideas for chat topics, continue to send it to community team
[2008.04.09 20:03:41] matisse: uh oh back to work for me
[2008.04.09 20:03:42] matisse: Thanks!^.^
[2008.04.09 20:03:46] AngelaCP: we'd love to hear your ideas.
[2008.04.09 20:03:49] The Shadow: as always, thanks Angela & Britta!
[2008.04.09 20:03:56] hotel26: THanks Carl
[2008.04.09 20:04:05] AngelaCP: Thanks everyone
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[2008.04.09 20:04:11] Kate @ LittleLizzy: Thanks Angela & Britta! Thanks to everyone else for the great chat!
[2008.04.09 20:04:13] AngelaCP: and happy spring time to you!
[2008.04.09 20:04:18] BrittaCP: enjoy the rest of your evening
[2008.04.09 20:04:21] Ne@1512BLVD: Have a safe trip home you guys
[2008.04.09 20:04:32] AngelaCP: bye everyone
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