PCG,
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Looks like another popper was thinking the same thing as we were. I have pasted her post below from the help WP advertising thread
"Well, I agree with you, Bob. Working together is the key in making this a successful selling site.
The advertising issue will not go away. It is one of the most important areas, in a business.
I still don't understand the logic in waiting until the "shelves are stocked". There are around 700 stores here. In September, there were over 900. The shelves were not fully stocked then as they are not, now.
Mid 2007, was given as the time when more things would be implemented. If advertising is one of them, will there be the desired number of listings that seem to be needed before WP begins advertising "outside"?
I really like Wagglepop and sincerely want it to become a bona fide competitor in online selling. The Sellers are doing everything imaginable to help draw Buyers here. But we can only go so far.
The Buyers, who are finding their way here, are seeing the number of items listed, now, just as Buyers would see the same, if the site had advertising. What is the difference?
If there is a worry that Buyers will not return if advertising is done prematurely, then what about the few who have found us, now?
Wouldn't advertising draw more Sellers, also? More Sellers - more stock?
If the cost is an issue, then can't there be some exceptions made by WP as far as Sellers using the WP Logo?
I know this is a subject that has been addressed before but we need to work together to find a solution, now.
I am willing to do whatever is agreed upon.
Thank you to everyone who has been working so hard to make WP the best!
Jan "
Can't wait to see what they have to say about this.......
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That popper you quoted is one of the founders and officers of the Circle of Stores. I take this as a sign of hope that the message is reaching the "core" poppers.Â
Drats. I'm in newbie mode figuring out how all these options work. This should have been the post - sorry. ??? :-\