We're live at last

[BenP]

It feels like months ago that we moved from a beta site to a paid for site on BP (actually I think it was...) but we have finally removed the maintenance message today.

I have to say, having previously used a Magento installation, setting up has been a breeze. Where I have been unclear, previous posts on these forums have set me straight without needing to ask for myself. So, thank you to all those who have asked/answered in the past!

I'd love any thoughts and views on our site from some of you seasoned BPers if you had the time.

Ben
www.bloobry.co.uk

[PartyGirl]

Hi Ben

Never seen bunting wall art! We sell the real thing, but that is really clever! Might have to get something groovy when we finally move house, if ever!

[Flowers]

I really like it Ben, the layout and colour scheme suits the products really well. Hope it all goes well and good luck

[BenP]

Thank you both very much

[CLO]

It all looks very good and comprehensively well thought through - well done! I haven't had an extensive look, but a couple of points:

Suggest a slightly bigger link to your facebook page than a one-liner in the footer.

Do you have a newsletter set up? It's worth doing.

Good luck with it.

[BenP]

Chris, you're very kind, thank you. And two very good pointers.

I'll get on to the FB one straight away. WRT the newsletter, another good point, although I haven't really delved into the inbuilt newsletter; do people find it does the job or is a third party worthwhile (previously I've used Mailchimp.) Is there a nice and tidy way to include a simple form?
Many thanks
Ben

[BenP]

And I should have thought of this too; I've just added a 10% discount code for Blueparkers: BP10. Thank you to Chris and his signature for that idea!

Ben

https://www.bloobry.co.uk

[CLO]

The built in email manager is bespoke, versatile and easy to use, and knocks spots off that tortured double opt-in and so on of Mailchimp. I binned Mailchimp the day I joined BP.

To send emails/newsletters, I find it best to build them as tables.

The newsletter sign-up form provided by BP should be flexible enough for you too.

[Thats Crafty]

posted in wrong place

[MountMan]

Very nice site, I like the layout and colours, go very well with your products,
Good to see you are using a link to your site in your forum signature.

[amberpumpkin]

Really like your site Ben - well done. Who designed it? we need a refresh.

Cheers

Toby

[BenP]

Hi Toby
Many thanks indeed. I did it myself actually so feeling a mixture of chuffed & nervous about it!
Best wishes
Ben