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Post by deansyme on Aug 22, 2007 19:46:46 GMT
I have finally found a UK based ant shop that delivers outstanding service and great prices. I stumbled across antzone and couldn't believe my luck. I was hesitant at first as I knew nothing about the site but decided to give it a try anyway.
I purchased a colony of Myrmica ruginodis, and the whole paying process was simple and done through paypal so I knew my card details were safe. I also bought 3 test tubes as I have a few young queens I want to split and help on.
they arrived on the Tuesday ( it was a Sunday I purchased them) so next day. well packed and secure...I am totally delighted with them I sent the owner an email to see if he was serious at making a go of it and told him of the problems many of us have getting ants without paying ridicules prices or over inflated postage and he assured me he has great plans for the site...( and there cheaper than edu-sci.com.
.so its one to watch guys and gals.
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Post by jumbo992 on Aug 22, 2007 20:18:33 GMT
it wouldn't let me get onto the page if it is real then finally been waiting ages  |
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Post by Jenny on Aug 22, 2007 20:47:24 GMT
Yes Marshall runs the shop and good luck to him for the future. Several lads have tried in the past, and you have to be able to be consistent in finding ants from different areas, as you cannot keep hunting in the same place.... You also have to be able to deal with some difficult customers too  |
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Post by Marshall on Aug 23, 2007 9:10:17 GMT
Thanks for offer wedge , I will compress them today , I would be greatful if anyone could put a link on there site to mine , I would do the same in return , as everyone is refusing to put a link on there site  Marshall |
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Post by Zarbi on Aug 23, 2007 9:23:01 GMT
I think that you will find more people will link if your site becomes a success, but you'll need to try and outdo places like antstore and sell plenty of different ant species. Starting out on a business venture is like an oak tree beginning as an acorn, it will take time Marshall; but stick with it and you could just be the UK's answer to antstore and perhaps be a lot cheaper too  |
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Post by Wood~Ant on Aug 23, 2007 9:35:18 GMT
I would be greatful if anyone could put a link on there site to mine , I would do the same in return , as everyone is refusing to put a link on there site Not entirely accurate Marshall, as my reply to you was that I would monitor your site and consider linking to it when it became more mature and established. Make sure you keep pushing your site URL forward to search engines, as this will help you to get more visitor traffic. As your site is still in its early stages, you will find that it will grow if you stick with it and get a good reputation for being a trustworthy ant seller.  |
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Post by deansyme on Aug 23, 2007 9:56:03 GMT
Having had a discussion with Marshall I am helping him with his site, ( I am doing this as a favor and not for any profit). I own my own web hosting company so have transfered his site on to my servers to save him the monthly fees, also I will be helping him promote his site via links and search engines and also help with the content and code....I strongly believe that this site will in time be a massive success. A lot may think because of his age it will fizz out...I started my hosting business at 15 and now am 26 and its going a strong as ever..so I know age can be of no concern...I also know many sites do fail but I will help him as much as I can to make it a success as I like u all want to see a decent ant shop in the UK. Dean Syme www.scotnethosting.com |
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Post by Jenny on Aug 23, 2007 10:30:56 GMT
Hi, I think a lot of people these days despite their age, expect way too much from others and already have the answer in their heads as a "YES"! I experience it on this forum, from members who want to become staff as soon as they join, or have their site advertised here. Like Myrm has stated above, there are a lot of factors to consider. The bigger this forum gets the more I have to think about. Website providers also do not like you having a business unless you state from the beginning what it is intended for and pay the fees accordingly. Unless Marshall has parent backing, running a business under age has to be thought through. Age does let you down I am afraid, you just have to show that you have determination and that only comes with time, trust and experience. Marshall Don't let the comments on this thread get you down, it is a tool of information to help you in the future, and you are not being told off in anyway! We do like to encourage young ones to develop and bring out their skills, but you also need to develop a good website as a foundation to your business. I have had members here having written 700 posts, mad on ants to the point of being obsessed with the hobby only to drop it all in 12 months I have even helped them out with their website, so you can see where we are coming from? |
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Post by deansyme on Aug 24, 2007 10:14:34 GMT
Hope you all like his new site layout, will help him sort is pics today  . Also just like to add ( hope not being too cheeky here) I do a free webhosting package if anyones interested  |
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Post by deansyme on Aug 24, 2007 12:24:11 GMT
personally I do not think marshall was asking to much at all when asking for link exchanges,
1. it helps improve both your search engine rankings,
2. it helps promote the hobby,
3. how is people to get to know his site without a link to where it is?
as for the member saying he was doing link exchanges and finding out they were adult content site...did it not cross your mind to check them first?
I now run 4 ddifferent website and recieve a combined hitrate of 3 million plus a month...I know I never would have gotton to where I am without the help of link exchanges etc.
dean
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Post by Jenny on Aug 24, 2007 15:00:56 GMT
Hope you all like his new site layout, will help him sort is pics today . Also just like to add ( hope not being too cheeky here) I do a free webhosting package if anyones interested I am fairly tolerant of advertising a website or forum initially, to get that person going and show interest. But please do not continue to advertise sites and updates continually or I will be forced to remove all links as and where I feel fit!! By talking about them all the time you are advertising them This thread is now locked, as this discussion has now reached its end! Pushing sites forward all the time is against the rules of this forum, so please be warned. |
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