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Title: New web site started - just started
Post by: Chas on June 21, 2005, 11:47:35 pm
Well, amidst all the constuction, hiring and general running of the biz, I have actually found time to buy a web domain or three, and I have put up a temporary web site. My son will create the final version, I have no time.

Not a very polished site to say the least, but it's a start.

Caldera Ventura (http://www.calderaspas-ventura.com/)
Title: Re: New web site started - just started
Post by: Steve on June 22, 2005, 02:16:22 am
Hey Chas; what other lines of patio are you considering besides Hannamint (nice line) and Alu-mont?

Have you looked into Tropitone, Homecrest, OW Lee, Beka Castings or other lines also?

Steve
Title: Re: New web site started - just started
Post by: Lori on June 22, 2005, 06:58:33 am
Looks great, Chas!  You should really take a break, at least sometime!

I checked the Caldera dealer locator, just for kicks (I'm turning into Bill  ;)), and I have a Caldera dealer in Stillwater now (where my nearest HotSpring dealer is located, hmmm...imagine that)!  When I was shopping, the local Caldera dealer was in Kansas!  
Title: Re: New web site started - just started
Post by: Chas on June 22, 2005, 09:54:19 am
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Hey Chas; what other lines of patio are you considering besides Hannamint (nice line) and Alu-mont?

Have you looked into Tropitone, Homecrest, OW Lee, Beka Castings or other lines also?

Steve

In addition to Hanamint and Alu-Mont we have Woodard, Jensen Jarrah, OW Lee, an arrangement with another dealer for Tropitone and Mallin. But this is a new store in a new area, and some of those lines are already represented. So we are trying to meet with all our reps and some new ones to see what mix makes the most sense.

I'll look into Beka, hadn't heard of them though my wife most likely has: she's the buyer for our 'patio department.' We are trying to add a trip to Chicago to our busy schedules ASAP.
Title: Re: New web site started - just started
Post by: wmccall on June 22, 2005, 11:50:56 am
The heck with spas and patio furniture, Tell me about Boot Barn!   ;D

Half of my posts have the same value as this one.
Title: Re: New web site started - just started
Post by: Chas on June 22, 2005, 12:07:15 pm
Boot Barn (http://www.bootbarn.com/)

Ventura Boot Barn (http://www.bootbarn.com/indexflatfile/store_ventura.html)

The folks who work at this Boot Barn are generally young attractive women. The fun part is watching them come out after closing time in their bluejeans and boots, and climb into pickup trucks brandishing bumber-stickers or license frames with sayings like:
"Cowyboy Butts drive me nuts"
"Silly Boy, Trucks are for Girls"
"Girls Rule and Boys Drool"
and the every-popular:
"Stay back, Driver chews tobacco"


Rugged individuals, to say the least.
Title: Re: New web site started - just started
Post by: autoplay on June 26, 2005, 10:20:43 am
How bout some of the Boot Barn employees,(females naturally)wearing their brand of boots,and color coordinated bikinis,standing next to your spas?
Heck,it could only help promote your business and theirs as,what manly man doesn't like seeing girls in scad clothing,wearin boots?

Just an idea :)
Title: Re: New web site started - just started
Post by: autoplay on June 26, 2005, 10:22:23 am
On a side note,how bout leather boots and bikinis......I hear leather tends to shrink in water.
Title: Re: New web site started - just started
Post by: Dr. Spaâ„¢ Ret. on June 26, 2005, 09:14:47 pm
My vote is for leather bikinis
Title: Re: New web site started - just started
Post by: Chas on June 27, 2005, 07:51:43 pm
So, as I was sayin' ...

I'm just getting started on my new website. My web designer is putting together a complete new look for both stores.

More as it happens.

Title: Re: New web site started - just started
Post by: autoplay on June 27, 2005, 08:04:12 pm
In some cases,less is more,especially in your line of work,and models modeling in and out of the spas ;)
Title: Re: New web site started - just started
Post by: Chas on June 27, 2005, 11:14:25 pm
... and maybe I'll have an expanded photo section with shots of installations we have done, and a page for anyone at all who would like to have their hard work shown off.

And of course, used spas, and a new chemical section.

:)
Title: Re: New web site started - just started
Post by: wmccall on July 15, 2005, 08:40:24 am
Chas,  Still need help with your website?

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Jim Arjuna (dialup-4.233.125.222.Dial1.LosAngeles1.Level3.net)


I think he is getting ready to open up his Socal location!
Title: Re: New web site started - just started
Post by: Chas on July 15, 2005, 10:41:12 am
I noticed that one myself. He hasn't stopped in to buy me a cup of coffee yet..

:-/
Title: Re: New web site started - just started
Post by: Chas on July 15, 2005, 10:48:35 am
Oh, BTW we are making very slow progress on the web sites. We are trying to rebuild both at the same time.

Here's an update...

Spas Etc (http://www.hotspringspasofventura.com/new/)

Pictures are coming, and the Caldera site will look much the same.
Title: Re: New web site started - just started
Post by: Circlt on July 15, 2005, 11:58:32 am
Some better bumper stickers:


"Silly Cowboy, Trucks are for GIRLS!!!"

"Save a horse, ride a cowboy!"

"So many Cowboys, So little Rope!"

and my favorite...

"My horse can buck off your Honor Student!"


Happen to be one of them girls myself.  One-ton dually and all.

Title: Re: New web site started - just started
Post by: Chas on July 15, 2005, 12:11:01 pm
Progress on the Caldera site again: please be sure to read our new motto, right under the Spa and Patio Center Logo.

Caldera Ventura (http://www.calderaspas-ventura.com/)

;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: New web site started - just started
Post by: Chris_H on July 15, 2005, 01:53:39 pm
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Progress on the Caldera site again: please be sure to read our new motto, right under the Spa and Patio Center Logo.

Caldera Ventura (http://www.calderaspas-ventura.com/)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D


Good motto.  Why is it in Spanish?
Title: Re: New web site started - just started
Post by: autoplay on July 15, 2005, 05:26:58 pm
Looks like it was painful LOL.  Did you exert a lot of effort/work into that site? ;)

If I understand you correctly,you uphold the letter of the LAW. Sweet :)

How long will the site remain in limbo,your guess?
Title: Re: New web site started - just started
Post by: Chas on July 15, 2005, 08:01:07 pm
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Good motto.  Why is it in Spanish?

That's latin.

I means, "I soak, therfore I am."

;)
Title: Re: New web site started - just started
Post by: autoplay on July 15, 2005, 11:05:53 pm
LOL...I'm sure it does Chas ;)

And I thought it was a hidden message regarding the spa savior.  I'm returning my secret decoder ring pronto!
Title: Re: New web site started - just started
Post by: wmccall on July 16, 2005, 08:02:12 am
Well Mel Gibson be doing a celebrity endorsement?
Title: Re: New web site started - just started
Post by: Chas on July 22, 2005, 03:22:12 am
OK - We're just about done. I'm going to move some of the text from the "spas" page up to the home page to take the place of the "under construction" note, but otherwise we're just about done.

Tell me what you think...

Caldera Ventura (http://www.calderaspas-ventura.com/)

Spas Etc. (http://www.hotspring-ventura.com)
Title: Re: New web site started - just started
Post by: wmccall on July 22, 2005, 07:12:50 am
How did you get your model to bath without a suit? Or is that Caldera supplied pics?
Title: Re: New web site started - just started
Post by: Rayman on July 22, 2005, 09:16:09 am
The site looks great, very easy on the eyes and to navigate.
Title: Re: New web site started - just started
Post by: Chas on July 22, 2005, 10:27:07 am
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How did you get your model to bathe without a suit? Or is that Caldera supplied pics?

All the Caldera photos are from the company: we will be substituting our own as soon as we start selling some and taking photos of the finished installations.

Thanks for comments - keep 'em coming.