Ordering your kilt hose just got a little bit easier

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Thanks for the feedback. I will check on why some are having issues with the Bowmore and Border Hose pages.

Having a summary page for each style category with thumbnail images won't be hard to do, thanks for that suggestion.

To answer the question about calf sizes, in my experience those with calf circumferences of 16" or less can comfortably fit into any of these hose. I know people with 17" calves who wear them with no problems, though they do seemed to be stretched to the limit.

The Skye hose are the wide-calf version, and we recommend that style especially for those with calves over 16".

About the subdomain, yes that is another possibility (and in fact our main gift shop catalog is itself a subdomain off of our scottishtartans.org page). The domain registration fee is a minimal expense, however, and we felt that having a distinctive domain name might help get the site more exposure in the search engines and allow more people to stumble across it.

[Mael Coluim]

Oh my gosh, no yellow/mustard Lewis hose or garters? Glad I got my pair of each!

[creagdhubh]

Superb idea, Matt!!!

[flyrod6057]

Matt, I love the idea for the site. I bookmarked it in hopes it stays permanently. ***

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Ok, the problem with loading the Bowmore and Border Check pages has been fixed (let me know if you still have problems, but try reloading the site first).

I will definitely put up overview pages with thumbnail images, but that will likely be next week sometime.

Mael, we have reduced somewhat the color offerings of the Lewis hose, but you'll note we have added the entire Rannoch range, which is very similar in style to the Lewis and does come in mustard, among other colors. So between the two, you actually end up with more color options, not less.

We do hav two or three of the old yellow Lewis hose in stock, though, and those will eventually make their way on to our specials page. In the meantime, just call or email to see what we have in stock.

[Chirs]

It's all working for me now.

[mookien]

OK, somebody help me out here. I must be missing something.

I can understand why this approach is good for the STM. Like Matt wrote in post #10, "... we felt that having a distinctive domain name might help get the site more exposure in the search engines and allow more people to stumble across it".

I also agree with those who would like side-by-side displays for ease of comparison. That's a good idea.

What I don't understand is how the new url "http://comfykilthose.com" is any better than using the current url "http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/hose_intro.html" and simply making it a bookmark for later direct reference.

Please don't infer that I am making any judgment about whether, "it's an idea worth implementing for other product lines", or not. I'm simply wondering what it is, if anything, that I don't understand about how the new url helps me shop.

[Highland Logan]

Neat idea Matt.

Frank

[CopperNGold]

Hi Matt,

This is a great idea, and I like the layout. I have no clue as to how difficult or possible it is, but I like the option to shop/filter by color, size, price. I save the 'possibles' in My Cart, and then edit to what I decide to buy.

I think this makes it easier for shoppers to quickly find what they are looking for, and also directs them to other options, thereby increasing your sales potential.

For example, if I am looking for daywear Lovat blue hose, and am not sure of the style, all the Lovat Blue options will be brought up on a page, and I might pick up a a daywear AND an eveningwear pair because all of the options are right on the page in front of me. That's a more than double sale for you!

I have no idea if this is an easy thing to set up, but it's a thought!

Cheers, Jocelyn

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Hi Matt,

This is a great idea, and I like the layout. I have no clue as to how difficult or possible it is, but I like the option to shop/filter by color, size, price. I save the 'possibles' in My Cart, and then edit to what I decide to buy.

I think this makes it easier for shoppers to quickly find what they are looking for, and also directs them to other options, thereby increasing your sales potential.

For example, if I am looking for daywear Lovat blue hose, and am not sure of the style, all the Lovat Blue options will be brought up on a page, and I might pick up a a daywear AND an eveningwear pair because all of the options are right on the page in front of me. That's a more than double sale for you!

I have no idea if this is an easy thing to set up, but it's a thought!

Cheers, Jocelyn

Agreed, that would be fantastic! It's just a bit beyond my technical know-how at the present (I do all the web design work myself).