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  1. JustALurker JustALurker is offline

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    Jan 12th, 2011 (1/12/2011 1:38am)

    Ok, so I am working on opening a new gaming store in the near future. Basically I will be selling all things one would put in a "game room". Poker chips, cards, tables, etc... Blackjack, roulette, bar stool, billiards , and more. However I can not decide what I want to do with the homepage. Was wondering if anyone would be willing to throw out some free design ideas. Obviously I am not expecting much for free, but it would be greatly appreciated if you had some general ideas.

    Here is a link to what it currently looks like:

    http://www.leysgames.com/images/design/site_pic.JPG

    Thanks in advance for any ideas.
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    Jan 12th, 2011 (1/12/2011 1:42am) in reply to JustALurker

    are you allergic to color??
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    Jan 12th, 2011 (1/12/2011 1:51am) in reply to dolphin13

    Not trying to discourage you...however I've seen these types of game stores open and close like no tommorrow. I suggest you look at your idea again and maybe decide on a different route. Why not just run the store online. Find distributers for your products and basically wholesale them on the internet. This strategy will save you a ton of money. You're rarely going to have someone walk off the street and purchase items for $500+, people will compare prices online, this is just the nature of retail nowadays.
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    Jan 12th, 2011 (1/12/2011 1:54am) in reply to rungoodmuch

     
    Originally Posted by rungoodmuch View Post

    Not trying to discourage you...however I've seen these types of game stores open and close like no tommorrow. I suggest you look at your idea again and maybe decide on a different route. Why not just run the store online. Find distributers for your products and basically wholesale them on the internet. This strategy will save you a ton of money. You're rarely going to have someone walk off the street and purchase items for $500+, people will compare prices online, this is just the nature of retail nowadays.

    Well, that is my current plan. It is not a brick&mortar thing, simply an online sales venture. I already have my plan laid out for how I am going about everything. Just lacking content/design ideas for the homepage. Thanks for the input though.
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    Jan 12th, 2011 (1/12/2011 1:58am) in reply to JustALurker

    No problem. I was just worried that you were debating opening a tangible store lol You can hire someone to professionally design a website with all the bells and whistles for relatively cheap. Just start emailing the tech departments of colleges and it's very easy to find a student who has all the tools and knowledge to create an awesome website for cheap. GL with your business adventure.
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    Jan 12th, 2011 (1/12/2011 2:05am) in reply to rungoodmuch

    Get more traffic
    sell/rent classic porn XXX videos.
  7. just-jOHnny just-jOHnny is offline I got nothin

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    Jan 12th, 2011 (1/12/2011 3:23am) in reply to JustALurker

    Most of those types of gaming sites suck. Prolly due to the age factor of the people involved. +1 to making a nice site.

    I would try to implement a casino/promotions for hire crew.Dealers, table games, auctions, charity events, promotions etc... Great way to make a lil side cash if you can find a good event director. What better a way to get your high end merch right into the hands of high end clients. Get a good crew run good events, there are slac ass crews in every town with folding tables etc... I would just offer high end charity services, not bachelor party type gigs. Could be a seasonal thing too. Holidays are jammed for these events. Have tons of marketing materials also.

    or find legit run services a bunch just flat out suck. to do referal linking with in the area. gl
    Edited By: just-jOHnny Jan 12th, 2011 at 03:25 AM
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    Jan 12th, 2011 (1/12/2011 3:39am) in reply to just-jOHnny

    I owned one of these sites for a year or so. I didn't really put much work into, paid someone to build and host it. Had one supplier who drop shipped everything. Trademark Global i think was the name of my supplier.

    I would advise trying to find an original product to offer costumers. The internet is soooo saturated with this stuff. Companies like Trademark Global have people opening up websites daily. I think you really need something to set you apart, in order to make it worth your while.

    gl
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    Jan 12th, 2011 (1/12/2011 3:40am) in reply to just-jOHnny

    Thanks for all the great ideas. It is very much appreciated. To get more specific, what I am trying to figure out right now though is what to put in that homepage section that currently says, "WELCOME TO LEYSGAMES".

    I know most sites just have lots of products listed on the homepage, but I don't really like that. I was thinking more along the lines of a cool images that shows opening week deals, or promotion/membership deals, or something like that. Not really sure though. I am pretty good with photoshop and can do the programming side by myself if need be, just not very creative right now. Thanks again, this is very helpful.
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    Jan 12th, 2011 (1/12/2011 3:54am) in reply to JustALurker

    Just being honest here... but leysgames wouldn't exactly stay on the tip of my tongue for too long. Find a name that people will remember, make it your domain name, go from there. Don't have one in mind but there's gotta be something better.
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