Ideas to Get the Most From My Website

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Discussion Overview

The thread explores various ways participants utilize their personal websites as Pampered Chef consultants, sharing experiences and strategies for maximizing online orders and engagement with customers.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, notes that their website serves as a resource for hosts to reach out to out-of-town friends and family for orders.
  • Another participant shares their experience of having limited website orders and expresses doubt about renewing their subscription, mentioning that most customers prefer shopping from catalogs.
  • Several users mention promoting their website on business cards and other materials to increase visibility and traffic.
  • One participant highlights the benefit of using the website for tracking shows and managing customer information.
  • Another participant reports having several online orders and views the website as a good tool, expressing hope for increased activity over time.
  • One participant discusses using recipes on their website to attract visitors and suggests changing them regularly to maintain interest.
  • Another participant mentions a creative approach of hiding a recipe on their site, offering a reward for those who find it, indicating a strategy to engage visitors.
  • Several participants discuss the idea of using decals on cars to promote their website, sharing personal experiences and inquiries about costs and sources for such decals.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the effectiveness of websites for generating orders, with some participants expressing positive experiences while others report limited success. No clear consensus emerges on the overall utility of personal websites.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and strategies related to their websites, reflecting a variety of approaches to online engagement and marketing within the Pampered Chef consultant community.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for ideas on how to effectively utilize their websites and engage customers may find the shared experiences and strategies relevant.

rsmpta
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I just subscribed (or whatever its called) to having my own website. What is the best way for me to utilize it to get the most bang for my buck?

TIA! :)
 
Have put my address on everything I have and I encourage evites, but so far since I started in April I have had only 2 website orders. I doubt i renew it after this. Sorry to discourage, this is just my thoughts. Most of my customers would rather shop from the actual catalog. How does everyone else's webiste sale fair?
 
Having a Web site is a really good resource for hosts who want to get out-of-town friends and family to place orders. It can also be an effective tool for those who want Internet-only catalog shows or just want to give people other options.

My hosts use it to send out e-vites to people, in conjunction with the invitations that I give to them. They also put their wishlists online before the show so we can both see what sort of sales goal they want to accomplish. The site also allows hosts to send reminders to people close to the deadline of their shows.

I like the site as well because I keep track of shows that I have going on, contact information, sales tax information, etc., so I don't have to keep opening Pampered Partner if I need something. It also is a marketing tool, and people can contact me through the site. Plus hosts also enjoy seeing their show listed on my Web calendar.
 
I just subscribed in April. I've had several online orders (maybe 5 - 6). I do think it's a good tool. I'll have to see what else happens with it before I renew. I have it printed on my business cards and promote it every chance I get so I'm hoping it will pickup over time. I'll be very interested to read what everyone else writes about website use.

Jeanie Gay
 
Website is a good idea!I really like that my hosts have the ability to increase their sales (and my commission) by inviting out of town family and friends to order from my website by just typing in her name.
Also I can leave old catalogs all over the place with my info on it. The website is the easiest way to place an order and not even really having to call me or talk to me. I do follow up with a phone call, (but answering machines are fine with me), I leave a message saying
"Thank you for your order, I hope you enjoy your products, please keep my website handy or even bookmarked on your computer for any future purchases and if you have any questions please feel free to call me back at xxx-xxxx!"
I have had about 8 orders. 3 from total strangers. 5 from out of town guests for my hosts.
Debbie
 
I have had over $350 in online orders in June alone (NOT including orders that are part of shows)...put you web address on EVERYTHING - on your biz cards - on your catty's - in your email signature - on your receipts - everywhere...
 
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Thank you MORE MORE!
dannyzmom said:
- on your catty's
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on my WHATS? :confused:

Great ideas ladies keep 'em coming! :)
 
on your catalogs. (yep, your new LOL)
 
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mrssyvo said:
on your catalogs. (yep, your new LOL)
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LMBO!! I've NEVER heard them called that! :D :D :D
 
Tell guests at your shows (and in your email newsletters) that you have recipes posted on your website. This will increase traffic. Change the recipes every once in awhile and post ones that you are using at your shows, especially if they aren't available in a current P-Chef cookbook.
 
I also have a hidden recipe that I change every month. If the guest finds it and emails the place it is hidden, they will receive a SB cookbook. So far I've only had one person do it! But, I figure it will pick up towards the fall when everyone starts online shopping for christmas gifts.

Once I am a director then I'll get orders and leads from it too. One more show to go :)
 
I tell everyone at my shows to visit the site and bookmark it. I list all of my shows, cluster meetings, items of interest. My schedule is light right now, but you can take a look at it: /annepratt. You know the first part.
 
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ange13 said:
I also have a hidden recipe that I change every month. If the guest finds it and emails the place it is hidden, they will receive a SB cookbook.
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that is a great idea!!! Thanks!!!
 
I am going to get a giant decal on my car window with the website. The site is going to be big with my name and number smaller under it. They can get all the other info from my website anyway!
 
gilliandanielle said:
I am going to get a giant decal on my car window with the website. The site is going to be big with my name and number smaller under it. They can get all the other info from my website anyway!
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I just did that! Actually, it just has my website on it. A friend of mine makes decals on the side, so he made me one for free! I'll give him a PC product as thank you!
 
gilliandanielle said:
I am going to get a giant decal on my car window with the website. The site is going to be big with my name and number smaller under it. They can get all the other info from my website anyway!
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I just did that! Actually, it just has my website on it. A friend of mine makes decals on the side, so he made me one for free! I'll give him a PC product as thank you!

Gillian, how much did yours cost? I'm just wondering...
 
Where can you get the personalized decals?
 

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