Keep or Ditch PWS? Insights from Other Sellers

[jchriste65]

I am trying to decide if I should keep my PWS. I have never received an order through it, though I include the address on all my literature. I set up the show for each hostess on there, but have never had anyone place an order there. What are other people's thoughts? To this point, it's not really worth the money to me.

 

[babywings76]

Oh wow, really? No one has placed an outside order through your website? On almost every show I do, I get at least one order through my PWS. I make sure my hosts know about how to utilize the site. I let them know that it's a great tool for gathering outside orders. Especially if they have friends and family that live too far away to come to the party. It's so easy for them to browse and shop online and then the host doesn't have to worry about collecting money, too! Do you send out a monthly newsletter? Do you promote the outlet? My monthly newsletter includes links to my website and (since I also use iContact, I can track who is clicking on things) I know people click on a lot of those links.

 

[wadesgirl]

How long have you been in business? Just by having your website on your stuff doesn't mean you will get business through your website. You have to actively promote it. You have to talk about it at your shows, share the benefits with your hosts, etc. It takes a while to build web business but it does pay off in the long run. I don't get a lot of online orders but it's awesome when you are eligible for leads and they are sent to your website. Wedding registries, recipes, etc are also great benefits.

 

[julmarsala]

I've been in business for less than 21 days and I have had 3 outside orders on my website. I set up host shows and use the features to enhance my own host coaching. I can't wait until I make TL and get leads. I :love: my website.

 

[Sheila]

Keep it and use the monthly newsletters to keep your name and web address in front of your customers EVERY month. It will pay off.

 

[raebates]

I live in a rural area where a large number of people don't use the internet often. It took a while for me to develop a customer base of people who might use the site. Still, it's worth it. If nothing else, it shows that you are a professional businessperson.

 

[Jolie_Paradoxe]

I agree with all of the above. It took some time to get traffic to my website...but I made sure to promote it and ask hosts to encourage outside orders via the website...I mention she gets credit, the guests get to see the whole catalog and pay securely online...making it easier for both the host and the guests.

Also, love those home office leads which I wouldn't be eligible for without the website, plus the wedding registry feature.

If you get one $50 order, you pay for your monthly fee. =)