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Q. What is GirlShopSpot.com?
A. GirlShopSpot.com is designed for women who don’t have time or energy to search in circles for the products and services they need or want.
This is where they can find sources for everything from novel home décor including original art, crafts, clothes and accessories, to linens and furniture, baby care and clothing items. The site is where they can locate fitness coaches, cosmetic dentists and surgeons, nutritionists and other services…all of which may be as close as their local neighborhood. It is where home parties can be promoted or booked. GirlShopSpot.com provides the information about and access to these businesses along with the platform for sales and marketing, while the transactions take place directly with the vendors or service providers.
About GirlShopSpot.com
GirlShopSpot.com is an online shopping resource for today's modern woman created by a woman who, like many others, is a business person, wife, and mother. The site is designed to be an online one-stop
resource for finding a range of products as well as local personal services from hair salons and spas to life coaches, to restaurants and bakeries, and much more.
Most importantly, the site promotes the growth of cottage businesses by providing a well-designed, easy-to-use, technically sound, and affordable online marketing platform.
Q. What is a "Shop Spot?"
A. "Shop Spot" is part of the name given to this site to describe what this site is. A spot was created on
each individual web page for you to shop. You may also shop for multiple spots that are individually owned by people
who own small businesses or who are entrepreneurs, artists, crafters, sales reps, stylists, decorators, chefs, therapists, surgeons,
dentists, etc. that are in business for a better you. They have rented a "Shop Spot," which is a web page, on GirlShopSpot.com
so you can easily find, visit, or contact them directly. "Shop Spots" were created for your convenience and enjoyment of finding
what you want and who you want, when you want it.
Q. What will I gain from using this site?
A. This site was developed to advertise people's talents, designs, and services directly to you so you can
easily find, connect, order, schedule, or visit what you want and who you want, when you want it. Find original designs, unique products, meet the owners of services in the market for a better you, and find cool gathering
places and party trends all in one spot. This site has been organized to find what woman want, and who they want, when they want it.
You can search by category and location to easily find what you're looking for. Also find loads of photos, must haves, and videos so you don't have to guess what it's like before you buy, order, or visit.
Plus, small business owners don't have to pay the
commissions to advertise with us like many internet companies charge in advertising fees. Likewise, owners can charge much less and create unique sales opportunities for you
through this site. You can simply have fun finding what you need versus getting frustrated searching through countless boring pages on the search engines.
With loads of unique finds, savings, and fun, you can gain a great shopping experience.
Q. What is Commerce by Community™ and what does it mean for me?
A. The Commerce by Community™ is simply that, a community buying, selling, exchanging, referring goods and services directly through each other. GSS offers a unique opportunity for consumers to come in contact directly with the advertiser.
While interacting directly, advertisers have the opportunity to provide the superior service we are all seeking today. Unlike retail or wholesale selling or even other online selling, sellers can also receive valuable feedback to their products and services.
To sum it up, GSS's Commerce by Community™ is making smoother and better communications directly between buyer and seller. An important feature that is lacking in the typical e-commerce world. More and more consumers are leaving e-commerce for superior one-on-one
communications and customer service that GirlShopSpot.com can bring.
Become a member of Girl Shop Spot's Commerce by Community Forum™ to ask questions, offer advice, connect with business professionals, share experiences, and meet new people like yourself. We can't wait to hear what you have to say, join today!
Q. Do I have to register to use this site?
A. Registration is not needed. Just simply click on the desired category or location you would
like to search in or use the quick shop search option.
Q. Does it cost to use this site?
A. No. It does not cost you, the customer, anything to use this site. The product owners and businesses pay to advertise on this site
in order for you to easily find what you're looking for.
Q. How do I go about buying a product or scheduling a service?
A. By contacting the owner or business directly by phone or e-mail you can quite
easily. You can view pricing, hours, location, description, photos, and specials for each "Shop Spot."
Within this page is where you will also find the contact information for the owner or business to make you
purchase or schedule your service.
Q. How do I know the products and/or services advertised on this site are legit?
A. Unfortunately we cannot screen the small businesses, products, and services found on this site. You can ask the people and businesses of this site
for recommendations and references if you would like reassurance of a business, service, or product. Recommendations and references may be given through this site
and found on any "Shop Spot" page. We do not guarantee any information given through this site. The information given is owned and operated by the advertisers.
Q. What is Shop Talk?
A. Shop Talk is where you can ask questions and get answers directly from Shop Spot owners and/or other shoppers. It's where you can meet fun people and make crazy comments, talk, discuss and read about what
the owner of that Shop Spot has to say. Shop Talk is where you can create topics for discussion pertaining to each business, add what you think is hot or not, and simply find what others are saying.
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Q. Why should I advertise on a user friendly, content specific web site, like women's shopping?
A. These days, most everyone shops on the web. Not to mention local searches will become the web's highest advertised searches within the next few years. The web is also in dier
need of more content specific, niche sites. People, products, and companies tend to get lost within the large search engines. If you advertise on a site that combines both a local and category search mechanism within a niche specific site, you will receive more qualified and relevant leads.
Shopping is second nature for many women, and GirlShopSpot.com was created to make online shopping a more natural and enjoyable experience. It's a user friendy site that was developed with the customer in mind.
Many women like to shop and find what they are looking for on the web before making buying decisions, scheduling services, or visiting the nearest shop. Here you can advertise your products, services, and businesses
on a user friendly, content specific site. A much better solution for customers, than the generalized ads that sell for so much today. What better way to be in the spot light
and reach millions of customers at a fraction of the cost that it would take to advertise to the same number of customers by other forms of marketing and advertising.
Q. What will I gain from using this site?
A. Our team of experts has built a web site that meets shoppers' needs while making it easy for you to generate leads
through our shop spot administration pages. We ensure you an easy list process, clean presentation, wonderful customer service, and thorough marketing
and advertising campaign that once you join, you’ll never leave! You don't have to pay any sales commissions to advertise with
us like other sites charge in advertising fees. We are an economical means to advertise for anyone who wants to reach millions at an affordable price.
This site is not only for the small business to gain exposure and sales momentum; it's for the entrepreneur, the stay at home mom, the artist,
and crafter. It's for the business person who needs the chance to be seen, heard, and proven with all the rest.
With that said, you will gain a great web presence that will reach millions of shoppers.
This means big savings to you and a chance to grow your business to a level you've dreamed of!
Q. As an advertiser, how can I benfit from Commerce by Community™ ?
A. Business Networking and Viral Marketing are powerful sales tools. GSS is your Commerce by Community™ (CBC). A community that contributes to both networking & viral marketing. Meet other people and entrepreneurs like yourself and gain support, share experiences, and be a part of each others CBC.
Most importantly, the Commerce by Community™ is providing smoother, smarter, and better communications directly between shopper and advertiser to expedite success. An important feature that is lacking in the typical e-commerce world. More and more consumers are leaving e-commerce for superior one-on-one communications and customer service that GSS's Commerce by Community™ can bring.
While interacting directly, sellers have the opportunity to provide the superior service we are all seeking today. Unlike retail or wholesale selling or even other online selling, sellers can also receive valuable feedback to their products and services. In fact this data becomes invaluable for product/service development,
planning/logistics for shipping, competitive and marketplace analysis, as well as relationship building and referrals. It's "virtually" close-loop business analysis in real time. GSS's Commerce by Community™ is offering a wealth
of opportunities and information that makes both seller and consumer more intelligent...all the while, and just as importantly, making the entire experience enjoyable. See Commerce by CommunityTM to learn more.
Become a member of Girl Shop Spot's Commerce by Community Forum™ to offer advice, meet other business people and entrepreneurs like yourself, share experiences, and build business relationships. You don't have to be an advertiser to join. We can't wait to hear what you have to say, join today!
Q. How do I get started to advertise my product, services, or business?
A. Simply click on the "Member's Registration" link found on the very top right corner of this site to begin registering as a new advertiser. After registration you may click "Begin Shop Spot Set-Up." You will also be immediately e-mailed a password to sign-in with to begin
your Shop Spot page set-up at another time. You can learn more about your Shop Spot on the Advertise page of this site found on the top menu.
Q. Can I get started with the Shop Spot page set-up and finish another time?
A. Yes. We built this site for the ease of use. That's why this site is so convenient for you. Simply register yourself or company, and follow four quick steps that include uploading your business name and description, image manager to upload photos, contact information, and you're
ready to click "Publish Shop Spot" button. This will bring you to a screen where you can select your duration you wish to advertise and payment method. After you click publish and method of payment your Shop Spot page will be live and instantly shown to thousands on the web who are shopping to find you. If you decide to finish at another time just be sure to click "save" for the pages you worked on. Sign-in anytime to complete your page set-up.
Q. What will I be able to finish at another time?
A. All pages can be completed at another time, including our Advanced Settings page setup. The Advanced Settings are included in your advertising membership fee.
The Advanced Advertiser's Settings include; custom must haves, pricing, automated specials/sales, general information about your business, your bio, reviews management, traffic stats, and favorite spots.
The Advanced Settings can be attended to at any time and will display your edits and additions instantly.
Q. What are the Sales/Specials features?
A. The "Sales" and "Specials" feature are additional ads created by you that are found on your "Shop Spot" page and under the "Specials" pages of this site.
Promotions are a very important tool for you to advertise. By having sales and specials promos, you create hype and extra exposure for your business. If you know when you plan to run your sales/specials ads, you can set them up under the heading "Advanced Settings." These ads that will run
automatically for the dates and period of time you selected.
Q. How quickly will my "Shop Spot" be advertised on GirlShopSpot?
A. Your Shop Spot will be shown to thousands of shoppers as soon as you have completed the registration, page set-up, and have selected to publish your Shop Spot.
The page set-up includes these six easy steps: enter your business description, category selection, image manager for uploading photos, specific products/services entry, contact information, and method of payment to publish your page.
After you have clicked "Publish," your Shop Spot will be instantly live!
Q. How do I pay to advertise and how much does it cost?
A. After you have completed the Registration and Management Setup, the last step will be to "Publish Shop Spot". Select your duration to advertise, choose your
pay option, select if you wish to be a Featured Advertisement and get ready to see your "Shop Spot" published instantly. An annual "Shop Spot" page advertisement is $40.00 (US Dollars).
Six month and two year advertising durations are also available. GirlShopSpot.com accepts all major credit cards.
Q. What types of things will be displayed on my "Shop Spot" web page?
A. Everything a person would need to know about you and your business will be displayed. Your name or company name, brief description of what you do or a text advertisement that works well
for your business. You will be able to upload photos of what you are selling, whether it's a person, product, service or place. We find customers love pictures that help them gain a great shopping experience
online. Make the photos tell the story of what they will expect shopping with you, visiting you, dining with you, ordering from you. If you're selling products you can display photos of your best selling products
or current sale items and run a sales/specials ad. If you're selling a service they need, show pictures of what they can expect and gain from using your services. You will be able to provide a link to your web site, phone number, e-mail, address, directions, business hours, and pricing.
They can also e-mail their friends their cool finds. Click view sample to view a Shop Spot page.
Shoppers will be able to visit you or contact you directly to find the fashions, dine, or order the service they've been
needing. You will have your own GirlShopSpot URL to use on other forms of advertising as well. Video Marketing is also available for your Shop Spot. Your customized video clip can play immediately when
a shopper clicks on your page. To learn more about GirlShopSpot.com's Video Marketing click GSS Video Clips.
Your Shop Spot page will not only represent your business as a whole, but can also represent individual products or services you sell. Under the Must Haves section, you can display up to 9 individual items that you would like to sell to shoppers. This is your push marketing tactic. You may reach shoppers
by any catagories you select for your Shop Spot and by individual products or services that are also subcategorized in the search that will bring them to your Shop Spot page. Which is your pull marketing tactic, where you bring them to your Shop Spot and they find what they are looking for. (The Must Haves can be with or without images.)
Q. What is a featured advertisement?
A. If you decide to be a GirlShopSpot.com Featured Advertiser, you will have the opportunity to impress all those shoppers that don't like to shop
around and are prepared to make impulse decisions. You'll get a chance to make that first impression sooner than other Shop Spots. Your "Featured Advertisement"
will have the opportunity to be seen by thousands plus. At the top of each results page consists of Featured Shop Spots, which are Featured Advertisements that will click to
your "Shop Spot" web page. A Featured Advertisement costs $60.00 for 6 months and will alternate with other Featured Advertisements.
Q. How do I become a featured advertiser?
A. During your Registration process under "Shop Spot Management" the last step is "Feature/Publish Shop Spot." On this page simply select whether you choose
to be a Featured Advertisement. Please Contact Us for further questions concerning Featured Advertising.
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Q. How do I upload photos?
A. The Image Manager will let you browse your files. After selecting your image, click "Upload New Image." To delete an image, click "Delete."
Q. How many photos can I upload and what are the "Must Haves" images?
A. There are two sections on your Shop Spot page where you can upload photos. The first section is the introduction of your service, products, or business. This is where you advertise
and display photos of what you do, best selling items and products, etc. Here you may display up to 18 photos. The second section is where you can display your "Must Haves" photos. This is where
you advertise your "Must Haves," best sellers or heavy stocked items. You may display up to 9 "Must Haves" images that will be individually
represented in the search results by your subcategories (Must Haves) listed. These Must Haves are your pull marketing tactic to get shoppers to your Shop Spot page. This feature makes GirlShopSpot.com a great shopping resource for customers because the search is very robust for finding the products and services you sell. Please
Contact us if you have
any questions concerning your page set-up and images. Our customer service is a friendly bunch ready to assist you.
Q. What types of photos should I display?
A. Good quality photos that show customers what you're all about. We find customers love pictures that help them gain a great shopping experience
online. Make the photos tell the story of what they will expect shopping with you, visiting you, dining with you, ordering from you. If you're selling products you can display photos of your best selling products
or current sale items and run a sales/specials ad. If you're selling a service they need, show pictures of what they can expect and gain from using you. If you're taking photos for the first time, stage your products
or business before taking them and make sure everything is well lit. Take pictures of your business in operation too. If you're selling products stage them properly on display.
Q. Why should I upload photos if I am in a service category?
A. The first impression is a key factor in selling your services. A potential customer will make their decision within seconds of viewing your photos whether or not
they are interested in finding out more, visiting, or contacting you. Show customers they need what you have and will experience the lifestyle, treatment, and luxury they are looking for and deserve.
Q. How can I make changes to my "Shop Spot" web page?
A. Adding more detail to your Shop Spot" or making changes to an existing "Shop Spot" is quick and easy. First, sign-in to access your Ad Management Pages. Next, just use the "Back"
and "Save" buttons or navigate with the menu links to the right of the Shop Spot Management Pages. Your changes will be reflected immediately. If you have any questions or comments, please
don't hesitate to contact us.
Q. How can I change a photo?
A. Under "Shop Spot Home," click on the menu link "Image Manager" to the right of the page. Simply select the photo you would like to change and click "Change" to browse and upload a new image.
Q. Why can't I sign-in?
A. Passwords are case sensitive. If you forgot your password, enter your user name and zip/postal code used to create your account here and we'll e-mail it to you.
If you forgot your user name, enter your e-mail address used to create your GirlShopSpot.com here and we'll e-mail it directly to you.
Q. While trying to register, I received a message telling me I need cookies. What does this mean?
A. To sign in to your account, your browser has to be enabled to accept cookies. GirlShopSpot.com uses a temporary cookie to store your username and some other non-sensitive information while you
are signed in. When you log out or close you browser, the cookie is deleted from your machine. This is common for most sites that you log into.
Q. How can I use Shop Talk for my Business?
Shop Talk is not your typical comments section. You won’t find it on other social communities and shopping sites. With Shop Talk you own and manage it. Use it as a forum or micro-blog on your Shop Spot page (see definition of micro-blog below). Create new topics, blog about your business, share exciting news and ideas; be creative with how you use it. Stay connected by adding topics, asking and answering questions. Join in on other Shop Talks.
Anyone who contributes to a specific thread of your micro-blog or forum topic will receive instant messaging that a new post has been made from that thread, so Shop Talk gives you a hand-free way to keep conversations rolling. And the best is yet to come. Soon you will also be able to manage your Shop Talk's discussion threads. You’ll get to decide which topic threads you want to showcase on your Shop Spot page under Shop Talk.
To bring Shop Talk full circle, shoppers are also be able to initiate or choose topics, ask questions, and reply within the community.
So share, listen, learn, and prosper through GSS Shop Talk.
Micro-Blog Definition -
"Micro-blogging is a form of blogging that allows users to write brief text updates (usually less than 200 characters) and publish them, either to be viewed by anyone or by a restricted group which can be chosen by the user. These messages can be submitted by a variety of means, including text messaging, instant messaging, email, MP3 or the web. The popular social networking websites Facebook and MySpace also have a micro-blogging feature, called Status Update." From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Q. How do I enable cookies on my browser?
A. To enable your browser to accept cookies, determine what browser and version you are using and follow the guide below.
Mozilla Firefox (1.0 final release and earlier)
- Go to the "Tools" menu.
- Select "Options".
- Select the "Privacy" icon in the left panel.
- Check the box corresponding to "Allow sites to set cookies".
- Click "OK" to save changes.
Netscape 7.1/Mozilla 5.0
- Select "Preferences" from the Edit menu.
- Click on the arrow next to "Privacy & Security" in the scrolling window to expand.
- Under "Privacy & Security", select "Cookies."
- Select "Enable all cookies".
- Click "OK".
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0+
- Select "Internet Options" from the Tools menu.
- Click on the "Privacy" tab.
- Click the "Default" button (or manually slide the bar down to "Medium") under "Settings".
- Click "OK".
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x
- Select "Internet Options" from the Tools menu.
- Click on the "Security" tab.
- Click the "Custom Level" button.
- Scroll down to the "Cookies" section.
- To enable:
- Set "Allow cookies that are stored on your computer" to "Enable".
- Set "Allow per-session cookies" to "Enable".
- Click "OK".
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x
- Select "Internet Options" from the View menu.
- Click on the "Advanced" tab.
- Scroll down to find "Cookies" within the "Security" section.
- To enable:
- Select "Always accept cookies".
- Click "OK".
Netscape Communicator 4.x
- Select "Preferences" from the Edit menu.
- Find the "Cookies" section in the "Advanced" category.
- To enable:
- Select "Accept all cookies" (or "Enable all cookies").
- Click "OK".
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