IMPROVING THE SUPERMARKET (EMPLOYEES ONLY)

[Flipz]

OK, here is where we discuss how we can improve the store and get more customers.  I'll start off by discussing some of the problems we have.

One problem I think we have is that we don't have any Rank 6 or higher members (except for me, I'm now Rank 6), so we're pretty much limited to Rank 5 customers and below.  The reality is, most MLNO users begin at Rank 5, so they aren't really looking for items from lower ranks, and those that are usually visit the big stores first.  Now, once I get a few Group Performance modules built, we can start renting slots out, which will provide a steady source of "income"; however, this will take time (and a lot of orange bricks, lol), so we need to think of other ideas for advertizing etc.

Another problem is that we don't have any "celebrities" in the store, like Jedi Jade, Hunter42, or MSROWDYREDHEAD.  We need to become very active in the other threads here on MLNO, otherwise nobody will notice us...actually, before we do that, we need to put a link to the store in ALL of our sigs, that way people can click those to visit the shop.

Just my two cents, if anyone has any ideas, please, PLEASE post them here.

[Robbie1997347]

The signature for the store would be a great idea but I don't know any sites to make one. I will keep the Rank 4 items since some of them are around here but I will take out all of the lower ranks. If anyone has spare permits please mail them to me to put them in the stock since these are very rare to get these days without lots of clicks. What do you guys think that we should do with the 'celeberitie' thing?

[joel4492]

I make pretty good sigs look at mine here
http://mlnteam.forumotion.com/signatures-f32/free-sigs-t686.htm

[Flipz]

What do you guys think that we should do with the 'celeberitie' thing?

Well, my idea was to become very active and become 'celebrities' ourselves.  I've noticed that the off-topic threads get a lot of traffic, that would be a good place to start.

Also, as for the store ad, it doesn't have to be too fancy; look at Jedi Jade's sig.

[Barsky]

As for the short supply of items above rank 5; I'm rank 8, so I could provide some higher ranking items if so desired.

[Robbie1997347]

As for the short supply of items above rank 5; I'm rank 8, so I could provide some higher ranking items if so desired.

okay try to get to rank 9 as fast as you can to get all of the items. but we can start doing collection days on your page

[Barsky]

As for the short supply of items above rank 5; I'm rank 8, so I could provide some higher ranking items if so desired.

okay try to get to rank 9 as fast as you can to get all of the items. but we can start doing collection days on your page

I'm trying, but rank 8 is really hard!
BTW, there aren't really any modues that send out stuff for rank 8.

[Robbie1997347]

no i don't mean for you to rush but take your time. isn't that the rank with the gauntlets and the mantles?

[Barsky]

no i don't mean for you to rush but take your time. isn't that the rank with the gauntlets and the mantles?

Yeah, it is.
So, is there anything you want me to provide for the store's inventory?

[Flipz]

we need to put a link to the store in ALL of our sigs, that way people can click those to visit the shop.

I mean something like this, but made into a clickable link (this one is in Jedi Jade's sig for her store):

The Spectrum Shop, where you can find a wide spectrum of items.

(FYI, this is just a simulation, I have no idea how she did it in her sig.)

[Flipz]

UPDATE: Jedi Jade has argeed to ask Venom312 to make us a store sig.  She is asking what we would like it to look like so she can send the info to Venom.  Please, if you have any ideas, post them here.

[Robbie1997347]

do they want anything in return?

[Flipz]

I don't think they will; I'm good friends with them on The LEGO Union.  If they do, it'll probably just be some clicks to MJ's lightworm.  They are very fair about their prices. 

[Obi]

OK, here is where we discuss how we can improve the store and get more customers.  I'll start off by discussing some of the problems we have.

One problem I think we have is that we don't have any Rank 6 or higher members (except for me, I'm now Rank 6), so we're pretty much limited to Rank 5 customers and below.  The reality is, most MLNO users begin at Rank 5, so they aren't really looking for items from lower ranks, and those that are usually visit the big stores first.  Now, once I get a few Group Performance modules built, we can start renting slots out, which will provide a steady source of "income"; however, this will take time (and a lot of orange bricks, lol), so we need to think of other ideas for advertizing etc.

Another problem is that we don't have any "celebrities" in the store, like Jedi Jade, Hunter42, or MSROWDYREDHEAD.  We need to become very active in the other threads here on MLNO, otherwise nobody will notice us...actually, before we do that, we need to put a link to the store in ALL of our sigs, that way people can click those to visit the shop.

Just my two cents, if anyone has any ideas, please, PLEASE post them here.

Just wanted to let you know, I'm rank 8, almost rank nine, and have 1,843 posts on the LEGO Message boards.

[Obi]

no i don't mean for you to rush but take your time. isn't that the rank with the gauntlets and the mantles?

Yep, it is. Also, you say that we shpould sent items to you to stock your store. Will we get paid for them?

[Robbie1997347]

i might give a raise now and then

BTW good sig.

[Obi]

i might give a raise now and then

BTW good sig.

Thanks!

[Jade]

I know I do not work here, but venom needs me to get everything together for him so he can make something for you guys. So, does anyone have any idea's about what the shop sig should look like?

[Robbie1997347]

post what you guys want for the sig

[Obi]

post what you guys want for the sig

Maybe it could say 'Robbie1997347's Supermarket' and be surronded by bricks. Maybe it can be a shortcut, too.