Comments on: Beginning of Blog Giveaway. http://www.clothdiaperhut.com/blog/2009/12/17/begining-of-blog-giveaway/ Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:44:33 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Olof http://www.clothdiaperhut.com/blog/2009/12/17/begining-of-blog-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-35 Olof Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:21:04 +0000 http://www.clothdiaperhut.com/blog/?p=8#comment-35 Winners have been posted http://www.clothdiaperhut.com/blog/ Winners have been posted http://www.clothdiaperhut.com/blog/

]]> By: Anon http://www.clothdiaperhut.com/blog/2009/12/17/begining-of-blog-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-33 Anon Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:21:38 +0000 http://www.clothdiaperhut.com/blog/?p=8#comment-33 I find the pricing, particularly in the packages, to be a little strange. It's actually a deterrent to see something listed as $0 and then find out when you click a little further that it's really $56. I also noticed quite a few spelling and grammar mistakes. These kinds of things are fine in your blog, since it's meant to be more informal, but if I was the owner of BabyHawk, for example, and came to your site to find you selling Mai Tai's instead of Mei Tai's, I'd probably be a little upset. I find the pricing, particularly in the packages, to be a little strange. It’s actually a deterrent to see something listed as $0 and then find out when you click a little further that it’s really $56.

I also noticed quite a few spelling and grammar mistakes. These kinds of things are fine in your blog, since it’s meant to be more informal, but if I was the owner of BabyHawk, for example, and came to your site to find you selling Mai Tai’s instead of Mei Tai’s, I’d probably be a little upset.

]]> By: Carissa B http://www.clothdiaperhut.com/blog/2009/12/17/begining-of-blog-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-32 Carissa B Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:25:23 +0000 http://www.clothdiaperhut.com/blog/?p=8#comment-32 I like your site but I do think it is a bit silly and misleading to say things like "SALE!" and "Special Price!" when the discount on these items is only .05 - .50. Sale? For some of these items, that's not even .5% off. Also on this page: http://www.clothdiaperhut.com/packages.html the first three items appear to have a $0 price. You should probably fix the way that appears. Other than that, I think things look good. I like your site but I do think it is a bit silly and misleading to say things like “SALE!” and “Special Price!” when the discount on these items is only .05 – .50. Sale? For some of these items, that’s not even .5% off.

Also on this page:
http://www.clothdiaperhut.com/packages.html the first three items appear to have a $0 price. You should probably fix the way that appears. Other than that, I think things look good.

]]> By: Amanda http://www.clothdiaperhut.com/blog/2009/12/17/begining-of-blog-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-31 Amanda Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:52:48 +0000 http://www.clothdiaperhut.com/blog/?p=8#comment-31 I like the overall look and functionality of the site, but here are my suggestions: 1. The wetbag description doesn't mention material, closure, etc. The more info the better! Same comment on the Mai Teis. 2. The compare function is great, but hardly helpful when it just reiterates what is on each items' page. If there were categories like- price, sizes, fabric, color choices, inserts included, inserts/boosters recommended, cleaning, drying time, etc. that would be very helpful and put you far above other sites in my opinion. 3. I really enjoyed reading about the history, etymology, and modern types of cloth diapers, although the One Size section had a lot of repeats and really did not make any sense of pocket diapers to me. (I did use pockets for my 1st, but I wouldn't have understood it from that description if I were a newbie.) 4. I've never heard of the Wonder Wraps covers before and are intrigued by them, but the photos don't really give a good view of how they work or how they're constructed. Same comment on the Thirsties All-in-One pockets. 5. I really like that you have a New To Cloth section which has information about the cost, benefits and care. You could probably expand on the benefits in terms of health issues ie rash, practical issues ie less blowouts or leaks and include in the care info about not using rash creams with certain fabrics, etc. 6. A link from the site to the blog and more personal experience or reviews for the items in their descriptions. You've got a lot of great things on your site, just some tweaking would make it better. Good luck! I like the overall look and functionality of the site, but here are my suggestions:
1. The wetbag description doesn’t mention material, closure, etc. The more info the better! Same comment on the Mai Teis.
2. The compare function is great, but hardly helpful when it just reiterates what is on each items’ page. If there were categories like- price, sizes, fabric, color choices, inserts included, inserts/boosters recommended, cleaning, drying time, etc. that would be very helpful and put you far above other sites in my opinion.
3. I really enjoyed reading about the history, etymology, and modern types of cloth diapers, although the One Size section had a lot of repeats and really did not make any sense of pocket diapers to me. (I did use pockets for my 1st, but I wouldn’t have understood it from that description if I were a newbie.)
4. I’ve never heard of the Wonder Wraps covers before and are intrigued by them, but the photos don’t really give a good view of how they work or how they’re constructed. Same comment on the Thirsties All-in-One pockets.
5. I really like that you have a New To Cloth section which has information about the cost, benefits and care. You could probably expand on the benefits in terms of health issues ie rash, practical issues ie less blowouts or leaks and include in the care info about not using rash creams with certain fabrics, etc.
6. A link from the site to the blog and more personal experience or reviews for the items in their descriptions.
You’ve got a lot of great things on your site, just some tweaking would make it better. Good luck!

]]> By: Danielle Salhany http://www.clothdiaperhut.com/blog/2009/12/17/begining-of-blog-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-30 Danielle Salhany Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:58:28 +0000 http://www.clothdiaperhut.com/blog/?p=8#comment-30 Nice site. Great to know it exists. I will be new to cloth diapers in June 2010! BTW LOVE the Mai Tais! Will definitely plan on adding that to the wish list. I prefer PayPal. See you on Ravelry! :) Nice site. Great to know it exists. I will be new to cloth diapers in June 2010!
BTW LOVE the Mai Tais! Will definitely plan on adding that to the wish list. I prefer PayPal. See you on Ravelry! :)

]]> By: Shannon F. http://www.clothdiaperhut.com/blog/2009/12/17/begining-of-blog-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Shannon F. Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:39:01 +0000 http://www.clothdiaperhut.com/blog/?p=8#comment-29 The "bones" of the site are great, but the aesthetics seem harsh at first impression. I would want to see more pastels and bright colors and less black lettering and dark green on the masthead. Good luck! The “bones” of the site are great, but the aesthetics seem harsh at first impression. I would want to see more pastels and bright colors and less black lettering and dark green on the masthead. Good luck!

]]> By: Sarah-Ashley http://www.clothdiaperhut.com/blog/2009/12/17/begining-of-blog-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Sarah-Ashley Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:50:51 +0000 http://www.clothdiaperhut.com/blog/?p=8#comment-28 I think the site is set up quite well. One thing I would like to see is a price range on the kits rather than $0.00 as the "price" which is a little miss leading. The other option would be to way "Price: Varies" to let the customer know that they will have to explore further to find out the price. I don't mind using paypal, but I understand some people might want to have other options, which can also be nice. One last thought... I can't seem to find a link to the blog on your site, and if the blog is supposed to have all the explanatory articles about different products, it would be really helpful to have it clearly linked. Maybe I'm just missing it, but if I am missing it, I'm sure others are too. That's all for now, good luck with the business! :D I think the site is set up quite well. One thing I would like to see is a price range on the kits rather than $0.00 as the “price” which is a little miss leading. The other option would be to way “Price: Varies” to let the customer know that they will have to explore further to find out the price.

I don’t mind using paypal, but I understand some people might want to have other options, which can also be nice.

One last thought… I can’t seem to find a link to the blog on your site, and if the blog is supposed to have all the explanatory articles about different products, it would be really helpful to have it clearly linked. Maybe I’m just missing it, but if I am missing it, I’m sure others are too.

That’s all for now, good luck with the business! :D

]]> By: CaitlinKnits http://www.clothdiaperhut.com/blog/2009/12/17/begining-of-blog-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-27 CaitlinKnits Sat, 19 Dec 2009 03:14:49 +0000 http://www.clothdiaperhut.com/blog/?p=8#comment-27 It looks like a very nice shop. I've bookmarked it for future shopping. :) -Paypal doesn't bother me. -It would be nice to be able to shop by brand: have a drop down menu and click Thirsties to see all their wipes, dipes, etc. -Would love a sale section -Love the New to Cloth articles It looks like a very nice shop. I’ve bookmarked it for future shopping. :)

-Paypal doesn’t bother me.
-It would be nice to be able to shop by brand: have a drop down menu and click Thirsties to see all their wipes, dipes, etc.
-Would love a sale section
-Love the New to Cloth articles

]]> By: Olof http://www.clothdiaperhut.com/blog/2009/12/17/begining-of-blog-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Olof Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:45:53 +0000 http://www.clothdiaperhut.com/blog/?p=8#comment-26 Nicole, You might enjoy my new post on my blog that I posted today. It´s about starting your stash in a economical manner. Nicole,
You might enjoy my new post on my blog that I posted today. It´s about starting your stash in a economical manner.

]]> By: nicole http://www.clothdiaperhut.com/blog/2009/12/17/begining-of-blog-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-25 nicole Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:40:55 +0000 http://www.clothdiaperhut.com/blog/?p=8#comment-25 Site looks good. I much prefer paypal. As someone who is currently shopping for diapers for the first time I have this advice. In the end I will purchase from the site that has provided me with the most guidance and advice about starting out with cds. I also like some of the more complete starter packages that are available from other sites. Just my $.02 WIshing you all the best with your new business Auntien on ravelry Site looks good. I much prefer paypal. As someone who is currently shopping for diapers for the first time I have this advice. In the end I will purchase from the site that has provided me with the most guidance and advice about starting out with cds. I also like some of the more complete starter packages that are available from other sites.
Just my $.02
WIshing you all the best with your new business
Auntien on ravelry

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