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Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Female to male transsexual talk (FTM) => Topic started by: Elijah3291 on August 07, 2010, 08:43:48 PM

Title: What do you think of this?
Post by: Elijah3291 on August 07, 2010, 08:43:48 PM
First off.. if this isnt allowed you can take it off.

I am trying to make a little extra cash, so I have made a website selling my FTM packer harness, called Trans Pack.

will you check out my website, tell me if it appeals to you?  I dont have any pictures yet becuase the only Trans Pack I have is my scrap one that I made testing it out..

but under 'how to use the trans pack' I have directions and a link with pictures.

what do you think of the website? How much would you pay for it? transpack.highwire.com/ (http://transpack.highwire.com/)

link disabled

Seems that other mods disagree with me--restoring the link
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: Clay on August 07, 2010, 09:00:52 PM
*whispers* guide seems to be linked incorrectly
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: Elijah3291 on August 07, 2010, 09:04:34 PM
huh.. which part is linked wrong?
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: Clay on August 07, 2010, 09:07:31 PM
i get a 404 for



<<View Directions>>
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: Elijah3291 on August 07, 2010, 09:09:24 PM
thats weird

It works for me.. i'll look into it, maybe other people will be able to see it

what do you think of the website anyway?
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: owl on August 07, 2010, 09:29:57 PM
I got a 404 Aswell.
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: karson on August 07, 2010, 09:33:28 PM
it works for me
if i had a packer i wood get it
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: Clay on August 07, 2010, 09:35:48 PM
like the layout and it reads quite enthusiastic.... plus trying is always good
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: Mark on August 07, 2010, 10:48:43 PM
Site looks good bro. Keep updating it and im sure youll get some business. Also, if you haven't already, try and submit your page to some search engines so people can search for it on google or yahoo.
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: Kreuzfidel on August 07, 2010, 10:53:25 PM
The site shows up for me - looks good and seems worded very well.  Good luck.
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: notyouraverageguy on August 07, 2010, 11:13:10 PM
I can see it.
The site looks good.

Depending on the material &pics and stuff, id say around $10.
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: xAndrewx on August 08, 2010, 12:17:32 AM
The site looks great Elijah. Average packer harness price I've found is around $20 so probably $10 maybe $15 if you are wanting to be competitive. Can't wait to see the product man
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: lilacwoman on August 08, 2010, 04:51:46 AM
this is a first for me! I've never seen any other transperson offering something so well thought out to the perfect target audience.
Send out some mailshots to T magazines  to try build demand?
Put this first effort in your resume for later use with career moves.
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: Hurtfulsplash on August 08, 2010, 07:18:47 AM
I get an error when clicking "view directions" too. Looking forward to seeing the pics though.
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: Ryan on August 08, 2010, 10:44:55 AM
Site design looks good. The only thing I don't like is the big bold text under the Trans Pack heading. The letters and words are all too close together in my opinion and it makes it harder to read.

As for the product; I wouldn't buy anything without seeing pictures.
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: Arch on August 08, 2010, 11:24:12 AM
Hi, guys. I disabled the link but am leaving in the address for now. It's okay to post links to your private pix and blogs and stuff, but I consider this to be advertising your business. There's a bit of gray area with regard to this sort of thing, but I think it's okay to just post the address. I'll look into it.
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: brainiac on August 08, 2010, 12:21:53 PM
Elijah, the URL for the "view directions" link is missing one / in the http:// part of it. That's why it isn't working.
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: Arch on August 08, 2010, 12:44:52 PM
I restored the original link because some other mods thought it was okay. Elijah clearly isn't a spammer--those are easy to decide--but I was under the impression that you're not allowed to promote your own Web business here. Other people's business links have been disabled in the past, but perhaps those folks were new members who hadn't established a trusted presence here. Elijah has.

Enjoy.
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: Elijah3291 on August 08, 2010, 01:39:36 PM
Thanks Arch.

and
Quote from: Ryan on August 08, 2010, 10:44:55 AM
Site design looks good. The only thing I don't like is the big bold text under the Trans Pack heading. The letters and words are all too close together in my opinion and it makes it harder to read.

As for the product; I wouldn't buy anything without seeing pictures.

I'll play around with the text.  i dont have pictures yet becuase I only have my draft prototype.. and its made out of an underwear waistband.. I need to make some good nice looking copies before I put up pictures.

Post Merge: August 08, 2010, 01:42:54 PM

I added another "/" is the link working for everyone now?

I have to ask because the link worked for me before.. so I cant myself know that it is working better.
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: Between Names on August 08, 2010, 01:48:14 PM
It's working for me.
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: xAndrewx on August 08, 2010, 03:27:55 PM
Link worked for me, no problems, as well.
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: Al James on August 08, 2010, 05:26:30 PM
The link works for me and it looks good Elijah

Post Merge: August 08, 2010, 05:31:44 PM

The link is working for me and it looks a good product Elijah
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: icontact on August 08, 2010, 06:56:37 PM
looks good, but a bit useless without photos. i am the sort of person who just cannot read directions at all, i need photos or need to actually physically work with it to understand how it works haha.
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: Between Names on August 09, 2010, 12:16:00 AM
I'm loving the rainbow background. :D

Oh, and the picture you've put up as directions is just adorable.
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: tekla on August 09, 2010, 12:21:59 AM
What exactly are the British tax standards and requirements for doing biz over the net?  Better find out before you owe more than you make.
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: notyouraverageguy on August 10, 2010, 12:29:37 AM
I saw that you changed a few things, it looks better Elijah.
:)

What is the color availability?
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: lilacwoman on August 10, 2010, 03:10:01 AM
Quote from: tekla on August 09, 2010, 12:21:59 AM
What exactly are the British tax standards and requirements for doing biz over the net?  Better find out before you owe more than you make.
the tax people will notice if sales take off and then regardless of anything else a tax return form will have to be completed and sent off so the taxman can figure out what tax is due.
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: Elijah3291 on August 10, 2010, 08:07:30 AM
Quote from: Femboy on August 10, 2010, 12:29:37 AM
I saw that you changed a few things, it looks better Elijah.
:)

What is the color availability?

I was gonna go with just black, but maybe white too? Rainbow would be awesome haha, dunno how many guys would go for it though
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: notyouraverageguy on August 10, 2010, 01:54:34 PM
Yeah, itd be good to start off with just one color. Stay simple, black would work well.
Then add on for any requests you get. Later on would be good to have black, white, and maybe a tan(skin tone). And then later later, when you get your sales up, you could add rainbow and other such colors.
:)
But just sticking with one for now would be good.
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: lilacwoman on August 10, 2010, 02:46:13 PM
Quote from: Elijah on August 07, 2010, 08:43:48 PM
First off.. if this isnt allowed you can take it off.

I am trying to make a little extra cash, so I have made a website selling my FTM packer harness, called Trans Pack.

will you check out my website, tell me if it appeals to you?  I dont have any pictures yet becuase the only Trans Pack I have is my scrap one that I made testing it out..
That is a brilliant website - tells exactly what the product is and has all the visuals - rainbow, crotch shot, concise text...very good.
If the working site has price/sizes?/address and the potential customers like what you're offering it could work.
getting clicks is the key to success so if you're going to go ahead with it you need to be getting some links to yours.
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: kisschittybangbang on August 10, 2010, 11:43:08 PM
The site looks awesome. I love the picture! :D Awesome. I'll put a thumbs up on StumbleUpon for you. Hope you get some good business.
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: Farm Boy on August 11, 2010, 03:33:53 AM
The site looks good!  Cool design, and I love your picture by picture directions!  I was a little confused when I read them, but the pictures cleared it right up. :D
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: Jamie-o on August 11, 2010, 04:50:16 AM
I like the design, and the friendly tone of your pitch.  I also really like your list of advantages to your product over others.  The fact that it has a fabric backing to keep the packer from pulling on the short and curlies definitely piques my interest.  I'd probably pay $10-$15 for it, though like others have said, I'd need to see pictures before I could say definitely how much I'd be willing to pay. 

Some questions that come to mind that you may want to think about answering.  (Maybe add a a FAQ page?)

Good luck with this.  I think you may have a winner here.  :)

Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: Elijah3291 on August 11, 2010, 09:31:04 AM
Quote from: kisschittybangbang on August 10, 2010, 11:43:08 PM
The site looks awesome. I love the picture! :D Awesome. I'll put a thumbs up on StumbleUpon for you. Hope you get some good business.

its me :D haha
Quote from: Jamie-o on August 11, 2010, 04:50:16 AM
I like the design, and the friendly tone of your pitch.  I also really like your list of advantages to your product over others.  The fact that it has a fabric backing to keep the packer from pulling on the short and curlies definitely piques my interest.  I'd probably pay $10-$15 for it, though like others have said, I'd need to see pictures before I could say definitely how much I'd be willing to pay. 

Some questions that come to mind that you may want to think about answering.  (Maybe add a a FAQ page?)

  • With no leg straps, how does it stay in place?
  • How thick is the material behind the ring?  Is it likely to bunch up under the packer?
  • Does the design work well with an STP?
  • How durable is it?  How long can I expect it to last?
  • Do you offer some kind of warranty?
  • What is your return policy?
  • What type of shipping do you use? (USPS, FedEx, etc.)
  • What is the turn-around time?  How long should I expect to wait before I get my package?

Good luck with this.  I think you may have a winner here.  :)



thanks, I will deff start working on a FAQ page
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: James42 on August 11, 2010, 10:20:27 AM
I agree, I really like the page. Its a good start to a good product :) i'd definitely get one to try out and if it works really well, recommend it to others, get the support going. Good job and good luck!
Title: Re: What do you think of this?
Post by: Vin on August 12, 2010, 05:18:00 AM
I really like this idea and when you've gotten it all sorted out I'd be more than happy to try one. :)