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Subject: 35 secs:Floss tensioner's Animated Instructions. 5 stars guaranteed to new*****
Category: Miscellaneous
Asked by: googel-ga
List Price: $2.00
Posted: 30 May 2003 04:09 PDT
Expires: 29 Jun 2003 04:09 PDT
Question ID: 210632
This is version 23  of my question (re. patented floss holder)--due to 
changes in web pages. 
35 secs:Floss tensioner's Animated Instructions. 5 stars guaranteed  
to new answerer. *****5*****5*****5*****5*****5*****5*****5**  
Please answer these questions only if you answered no question re. 
this product yet, and you are interested in      
flossing for yourself (even if you don't floss frequently or at all 
yet, but you wish to).     
The web-page        
http://www.geocities.com/emailerss/        
is animated directions along mostly how-to-use pictures       
                
1.Is it clear from this web-page how to use this product, and how many 
minutes have you (the researcher) spent on it? Have you read all the  
text in it?      
Please comment.                   
                    
2.Would  you use this floss tensioner product at least seldom/partly? 
Please comment. 
                
3. Can you think of someone you know (including yourself) and could be 
 interested to pay $3.33 for a 6-pack coming with free shipping & 
Handling fees (one piece is good for about 250 flossing sessions or  
days, 6 in pack, no floss in package)?      
Please comment.       
       
You can be as brief as you wish.
Answer  
Subject: Re: 35 secs:Floss tensioner's Animated Instructions. 5 stars guaranteed to new*****
Answered By: skermit-ga on 30 May 2003 04:33 PDT
Rated:5 out of 5 stars
 
1. Seems clear on how to use this product, just that the animation
looked a bit complicated with all of the knotting and folding over of
the floss. I spent about 3 minutes looking over the pictures and
accompanying text. Yes I read all the text.

2. I probably wouldn't use this product, because while I do floss
semi-regularly (once/twice a week perhaps?), it's usually not a
thorough 5 minute dealie, probably just a once over to work out any
pieces of food stuck over from a steak or piece of fruit.

3. The market for a device such as this at that price might not be so
high. I WOULD purchase this device for flossing just based on impulse
if I saw it at my local CVS or other conveneince store, but again, I
don't know how much use I'd get out of it. It definite looks like it
works if that makes sense.


Thanks for your question.

skermit-ga
googel-ga rated this answer:5 out of 5 stars
Thank you skermit-ga,
For the good help.

And may I suggest to you Google search "skermit-ga googel-ga floss" before
answering this kind of questions?
regards

Comments  
Subject: Comments on your ad
From: respree-ga on 30 May 2003 05:50 PDT
 
These comments go beyond the scope of your question, but I'd like to
offer some comments about your ad.

1. I think you should clean up your graphics a bit.  They look a bit
blurred to me.  You light source is inconsistent (notice how some
pictures look bright and others look dim) and your images appear to be
taken at different times.  The contrast wouldn't be so pronounced if
you didn't have one next to the other.  I do see you're trying show a
progression of how to thread your device.  I would retake all your
pictures at the same time if you plan on showing them side-by-side.

2. The sideways text is difficult to read.  I had to tilt my head to
the left to read it.  Now my neck hurts. =)

3. I would eliminate the word 'hand' on your top graphic.  Its
obviously a hand.

4. I don't think you should be so informal with language (i.e. One
hand, nothing 't do, flosss, etc.), it makes your sales presentation
look amateurish.

5. "In 15-45 seconds or 15-25 seconds..."  This text is confusing. 
Why make a distinction?  I'm assuming this is depending on which way
you prepare the device, but you don't explain the two methods. 
Actually, I don't think an explanation is really necessary.  Why don't
you just say "in under a minute."  I don't think the explanation of
the number of seconds will affect a buyer's decision to get it or not.
 That is to say, I will buy it if I can do it in 45 seconds, but WON'T
buy it if it takes 50 seconds.

6. Eliminate that registered trademark symbol on your floss names. 
Its makes it hard to read and I don't think any company will sue you
for not using it (my personal opinion, but I'm not a lawyer).  After
all, you're promoting their product.

7. Eliminate "and other flosses." from the Recommended Flosses line. 
This tells them nothing and defeats the purpose of recommending any
flosses.  If it works equally well with all flosses, eliminate the
entire line and just say "works with all flosses."

8. I would not use the animated gif presentation.  I find it
irritating and hard to follow.  You're trying to create a 'movie' with
only 19 frames.  Hence, its 'jerky' and looks very much like an
animated ad, which every web surfer has trained his eyes to purposely
avoid.

9.  Why don't you offer to include a small amount of floss so your
customers can use it right away (if they don't have any floss on
hand)?  It will probably cost you next to nothing and improve your
customer experience.

I hope these opinions help, my 2 cents for what its worth.  I admire
your persistence in doing your research before launching your product,
but the presentation needs some work.  You might want to post these
comments as a question and see if others agree.

Good luck with your efforts.
Subject: Re: 35 secs:Floss tensioner's Animated Instructions. 5 stars guaranteed to new*****
From: googel-ga on 30 May 2003 06:13 PDT
 
Hi respree-ga ,

Thank you very much for your comments.
Please reconsider your advisory fee so I could send you a Paypal for your help.
(2 cents is below the minimum -- i guess-- and your addvice is worth much more).
:)
Best regards
Subject: Re: 35 secs:Floss tensioner's Animated Instructions. 5 stars guaranteed to new*****
From: respree-ga on 30 May 2003 08:23 PDT
 
Hi googel-ga:

No need for payment.  I am not a GA Researcher, just an observer who
wanted to contribute and help.  I hope you didn't think my comments
were too harsh.  I have owned a website for 4 years now marketing
products online, so I have a little experience with these matters.  I
find the comments from my customers that help make my store a better
one are the unflattering ones.  While its nice to hear, the comments
like "great site" don't help me a bit. Unfortunately, very few are
willing to tell you what you're doing wrong (or could be doing
better), so you're left in the dark just 'guessing' many times.

- Respree
Subject: Re: 35 secs:Floss tensioner's Animated Instructions. 5 stars guaranteed to new*****
From: googel-ga on 31 May 2003 01:49 PDT
 
Dear respree-ga,

Agree with your last comment entirely.

Thank you very much for your help. 

Best regards
Subject: Re: 35 secs:Floss tensioner's Animated Instructions. 5 stars guaranteed to new*****
From: googel-ga on 11 Aug 2003 10:12 PDT
 
this is a dental floss tensioner
dental floss holder
Subject: Re: 35 secs:Floss tensioner's Animated Instructions. 5 stars guaranteed to new*****
From: megagaga-ga on 11 Aug 2003 10:36 PDT
 
I have noted your interest in acquiring a 'Dental Floss Tensioner'
(commonly known as a 'Flosser') and I am delighted to recommend our De
Luxe Gold-Plated model which can also be worn as a fashion accessory.

Please see:

http://www.mortalwombat.com/Special/flosser.jpg

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